of employees make charitable donations
non-profit organizations supported
of employees believe Ostendio positively impacts society
When Ostendio was founded roughly 10 years ago, I wanted to build a work culture that could not be taken for granted. Since day 1, we have placed giving back at the core of our company. In addition to providing staff with 6 volunteer leave days a year, we also encourage staff to donate to organizations that are meaningful to them. We are proud to match contributions up to $1,000 per employee. I am proud of the involvement of staff this year in reaching our goals. We have helped many worthy causes and we do not plan to stop here. This is an important endeavor, and we must continue to look for more and better ways to help others.
Ostendio provides list of volunteer opportunities to employees
Ostendio celebrates Black History Month
Ostendio invites employees to join a Social Responsibility Team
A group of employees forms the "Culture Club" in support of Ostendio's work related to DEI, volunteerism, and charitable giving.
Michael Farley, Board Chair of Makindu Children's Fund, talks toOstendio employees about his work helping children escape poverty inrural eastern Kenya.
Ostendio celebrates PRIDE month and issues #StandWithUsUkraine support statement
Ostendio conducts employee culture survey regarding commitment to social responsibility.
Ostendio conducts first volunteer opportunity "Learn Sign Language" and employees record message of love and hope supporting Helping Hands for Deaf, USA
Ostendio sponsors volunteer opportunity "Help prepare career guides for at-risk youth" supporting Change Happens!
Ostendio employees participate in Empathy in Action training.
Results of employee culture survey shared with employees including recommendations aligned with Culture Club efforts.
Ostendio employees participate in training including a second Empathy in Action session and two Compassionate Conflict sessions.
Ostendio employees participate in volunteer opportunity "A Great Planet Comes with Great Responsibilities" to support Kids Save Ocean.
Ostendio celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Ostendio sponsors Food for Others Walk and volunteer opportunity "A small gesture goes a long way" to support SOS Children's Village.
Ostendio sponsors volunteer opportunity "Diwali Greetings for the elderly" to support Way of Life.
Ostendio sponsors volunteer opportunity "Record Motivating Audiobooks for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities" to support Freedom Waters Foundation.
Ostendio sponsors volunteer opportunity "Inspire Young Minds Through Your Stories" to support Ikageng Itireleng AIDS Ministry
Ostendio makes end of year donations to employee supported charities including Akshaya Patra, FOCCA Foundation for Climate Change Action, Food For Neighbors, and The Frederick Rescue Mission.
Ostendio staff reported over 250 volunteers hours in 2022.
Images clockwise: the sales team with Santa volunteering at the Children's hospital in Denver. Employees volunteered virtually this year in monthly events together with Goodera. A member of the marketing team volunteering to teach art class at a local elementary school. A member of the professional services team participates in the Food for Others walk.
In 2022, Ostendio sponsored two fundraising walks. Food for Others is the largest distributor of free food directly to people in need in Northern Virginia, providing the assistance vitally needed by our unemployed and low-income neighbors. The Mattie Miracle Walk supports children with cancer and their families.
During 2022 Ostendio has undertaken many initiatives relating to Diversity, Equalityand Inclusion (DEI).
Here are some highlights:
of employees are willing to speak up if they witness another colleague
being discriminated against at work.
of employees feel Ostendio fosters the ability to have honest dialogue around DEI
of employees are committed to using the Ostendio platform to impact society beyond profits in a positive, enduring, and sustainable way
The Ostendio Culture Club meets monthly to explore ways we can support the employees of Ostendio and the communities in which we work and live.
In 2023, we plan to continue to build on our work including:
And looking for ways to celebrate what makes us all special!
In the book, The Mission Corporation, authors Michael T. Moe and Michael M. Carter explain the idea of a Mission Corporation company as one which re-examines capitalism and how companies can be profitable and also be a force for good. Companies commit to the seven declarations of a Mission Corporation including equity for all employees, employee time off to volunteer, establishing core values, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and development of the skills of team members. Ostendio is proud to be a Mission Corporation company.
Pledge 1% is a global movement that encourages and empowers companies of all sizes and stages to donate 1% of their staff time, product, profit, and/or equity to any charity of their choosing.
Ostendio is proud to be a Pledge 1% member and in addition to direct donations, we provide the Ostendio platform for free or at a reduced price to qualifying non-profits and give our employees paid time off to volunteer.
Contact us at info@ostendio.com for more information.
See how the Ostendio team made a difference in 2022 through a variety of volunteer activities, charitable contributions, and philanthropic sponsorships.
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