Perficient Publishes 2024 Community Impact Report Detailing Recent Philanthropy Efforts
Perficient, the leading global digital consultancy transforming the world’s largest enterprises and biggest brands, today announced donations to 10 global charities as part of the Perficient Gives Global Grants Program. In addition, Perficient recently published its 2024 Community Impact Report, which details the company’s philanthropic efforts in its global communities.
Introduced in 2024 by Perficient’s Giving Employee Resource Group (ERG), the Global Grants Program provides all Perficient colleagues the opportunity to nominate their favorite charities to receive a one-time donation from Perficient. To be considered, nominations must align with one of Perficient’s corporate giving pillars: advancing STEM education and improving health and well-being. In 2024, Perficient colleagues nominated more than 150 organizations to receive a Perficient Gives Global Grant, and the following 10 organizations were chosen as recipients.
- Akshaya Patra Foundation is an organization based in Bangalore, India, that provides nutritious meals to underprivileged children and empowers them to learn and grow.
- Banco de Alimentos de Colombia (ABACO) is a network of foodbanks throughout Colombia focused on improving the nutrition of millions living in vulnerable conditions.
- Breakthrough T1D is a research and advocacy organization that funds research for the development of new therapies and treatments of type 1 diabetes.
- Charity: Water is a nonprofit organization that has fought the global water crisis by partnering with experienced local organizations to build sustainable, community-owned water projects.
- Digi-Bridge is a nonprofit organization that offers students in Charlotte, North Carolina, opportunities to engage in hands-on STEAM learning experiences outside of the classroom.
- Down Syndrome Diagnosis Network (DSDN) is an organization with a mission to connect, support, and provide accurate information to families, and the medical professionals who serve them, with a Down syndrome diagnosis.
- The Foundation for Excellence awards college scholarships to low-income students pursuing education in engineering, medical, biopharmaceutical, and law programs in India.
- The Jessie Rees Foundation believes that every child fighting cancer deserves joy, the opportunity to smile, and the encouragement to Never Ever Give Up (NEGU).
- The Last Mile Education Fund is dedicated to supporting underrepresented students pursuing careers in technology and engineering and incubating them to be the next generation of innovators.
- The Marina Orth Foundation supports education in underserved communities of Colombia by creating technology-focused curriculum, bridging the digital divide, and providing students with tools for success.
“We’re thrilled to celebrate and support these incredible global organizations through the Perficient Gives Global Grants Program,” said Bill Davis, senior vice president and Giving ERG executive sponsor, Perficient. “We participate in several activities and volunteer events to forge a bright future for our global communities; many of those efforts are displayed in our 2024 Community Impact Report. The Global Grants program is the latest development in our effort to make a positive difference, and one that we hope to continue for many years to come.”
In addition to the Global Grants Program, Perficient prioritizes other opportunities for community involvement and charitable giving. Its award-winning partnership with the Mark Cuban Foundation hosts no-cost AI Bootcamps for high school students across the United States. Since 2022, Perficient and its colleagues in the United States have collectively donated hundreds of thousands of dollars through the company’s Charitable Match Program. Additionally, Perficient has supported Feeding America through its Hunger Action Month campaign to fight food insecurity. In 2024, Perficient’s global colleagues donated more than 11,000 pounds of food and more than 46,000 meals to local food banks.
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