An Evolving Commitment to Be Part of the Solution
We are dedicated to eradicating injustice locally, nationally and globally. We advocate for equity for all people, recognizing that people of color are often disproportionately impacted by short-sighted or intentional policies. While this challenge is long-standing, the urgency to address it has never been greater. This is fundamental to our work, shaped by the values we uphold.
We stand in solidarity with those fighting for fundamental reforms in systems that perpetuate structural racism and discrimination in areas such as criminal justice, education, healthcare, housing, voting rights, immigration and more.
Standing against hate isn’t just a choice; it’s a responsibility. We oppose all forms of racism, sexism, religious bigotry and mistreatment of any group of people, and we use our voice, skills and shared humanity to take action for justice, fairness and opportunity — starting within our workplace and extending to our community.
Our Actions
We Donate
Our charitable dollars support organizations that reflect our principles, and we invite employees to contribute through matching donations. Much of our support this year has gone to a local nonprofit that provides support for immigrant families, as well as to others that are stepping up to combat increasing food insecurity. We lead Business Leaders Fighting Hunger, which works to reduce hunger in our county, and we support the Rainbow Community Development Center’s food pantry. All of our community efforts work to support Black and brown and other disproportionately impacted communities.
In Kenya, where we have a satellite office, we support If We Build It, a nonprofit supporting youth baseball as an exciting and healthy activity for youth.
We Educate
We are committed to ongoing learning about racism, discrimination and stigma through guest speakers and other resources.
From Black entrepreneurship to antisemitism and the impact of immigration policies, our past speakers have deepened our understanding of important issues. In 2026, we’ll continue to learn from expert voices.
Now in its sixth year, our company film festival remains a space for rich and candid conversations about the experiences of people of color and others who encounter discrimination in their daily lives. We celebrated our 30th film earlier this year by hosting a public event at Glen Echo Park in Montgomery County, where our Bethesda staff saw “Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round.”
The film tells the story of desegregation of that very park, where in the early 1960s, a remarkable coalition of Howard University students and Jewish residents from the neighboring Bannockburn community stood shoulder to shoulder in nonviolent protest. We then discussed it in the presence of its producer. Some called it the most inspiring event we’ve ever had over our 40-year history.
We Volunteer
We offer our pro bono skills and volunteer time to organizations fighting discrimination and supporting historically excluded communities. We have supported Identity in Montgomery County for years and remain committed to their mission of helping young people build life, academic and workforce skills. Additionally, we volunteer at Shepherd’s Table, a daily meals program for people experiencing homelessness, and support the Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless. We also participate in the annual county spelling bee to promote adult literacy.
We Advocate
We advocate for anti-discrimination policies in our county and take an active role in pro-equity initiatives. We have been the primary business supporting the Black and Brown Coalition for Educational Equity and Excellence, and we welcome new opportunities to support meaningful change.
And our 14-year history of managing the Karel Fellowship has provided the nation's only opportunity for first-generation students to gain real-world summer experiences in public interest communications, pairing over 120 students with D.C.-based nonprofits.
We Review Company Practices
To stay aligned with our values, we continuously review our internal practices, ensuring that our hiring practices and workplace culture make every employee feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued. As part of this effort, we survey our staff annually to gather feedback and assess the effectiveness of our initiatives.
We hold ourselves accountable for our progress to ensure that our promises are more than just aspirations. In fact, over the last three years, 67% of our hires have been people of color. Our commitment to diversity, tolerance, respect and opportunity is unwavering at work, in our communities and around the world.