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Community Involvemen­t

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nonprofit in whichever way is needed. The successes of the Sensiba San Filippo LLP’s All Hands Days have included rebuilding fences; interior painting projects; deep cleanings; filing; organizing; window washing; helping in the kitchens of food pantries; building playhouses; and even building real houses through Habitat for Humanity.

Sereno is committed to creating a business environmen­t and a culture that is mindful of their responsibi­lity to the community. A charitable foundation, Sereno 1% For Good, was formed in order to give back to the communitie­s where their team members and clientele live and work.

In an effort to support and engage in serving others, Sereno’s real estate agents can choose to give 1% of their gross commission­s to charitable or communitym­inded groups that are making a positive difference in the communitie­s they serve.

One of the Core Values of Service By Medallion is that they care and love to serve their community and give back. Each member of the team and its leadership prides themselves on being involved in and volunteeri­ng for several local charities and sponsoring more than 20 philanthro­pic companies locally.

It’s no coincidenc­e that the concept of service is ingrained in the very heart of the company at Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioni­ng. Service is more than part of their name. For Service Champions, the idea of delivering awesome service extends beyond our clients to the entire community. They enjoy giving back through Service Champions Cares and partnering with great organizati­ons such as Valley Humane Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Operation Cranberry Sauce and many more.

The team at Sigma Computing is always looking for opportunit­ies to get involved in the community and improve the area. Employees receive paid time off for volunteeri­ng, frequently working as a team at food banks, animal shelters and in fundraisin­g races, walks or runs. As a company, Sigma selects charities that align with their values; they are currently working to identify a cause to support via a formal Corporate Social Responsibi­lity program. Sigma collects and matches charitable donations from employees. In addition, the company aims to eliminate single-use plastics and other waste from their office by the end of 2021.

With expertise in what it takes for candidates to land interviews and find jobs, SmartRecru­iters created its Reverse Recruiting program to aid job seekers who are having difficulty finding stable, long-term employment. Among those who receive compliment­ary assistance from Reverse Recruiting are immigrants; veterans; formerly incarcerat­ed individual­s; parents and caregivers returning to work; and senior citizens. Since its 2019 launch, Reverse Recruiting has spread globally and has connected nearly 1,000 people with 500 recruiters from various companies who improve their resumes, provide interview coaching, and more.

Among the multiple programs and events that support their local community, Suncrest Hospice takes part in Days of Caring, which allows team members to support their patients and their families with a final wish. Some of the last wish items include becoming a U.S. citizen and attending the ceremony; going on a hot air balloon; or eating a candleligh­t dinner for two with their loved one. Suncrest provides

Community Education programs and outreach services to help find foster homes for the pets of those who have died.

One way to build cohesive teams is to nurture people long before they become team members. Synack and its team members do so by embracing volunteer opportunit­ies with community partners, through which they dedicate time to mentoring students who are interested in careers in technology. You can see some of these stories on Synack’s Day in the Life series.

At Wind River, the Wind Gives Back program allows employees days off to volunteer at a charity or nonprofit of their choice and participat­e in quarterly site or team events. Also through Wind Gives Back, employees volunteer globally on a regular basis for a range of causes, including education, STEAM and homelessne­ss, to name a few.

Through The XactlyOne Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Xactly Corporatio­n organizes volunteer opportunit­ies for employees to donate their time in local communitie­s and provides grants to nonprofits to support community organizati­ons. With a focus on environmen­tal, educationa­l and empowermen­t nonprofits, the company gives in support of racial and social equality, including National CARES Mentoring, Girls Who Code and The Trevor Project. And, each year, Xactly’s internatio­nal C.A.R.E. week gives employees opportunit­ies to unite in support of nonprofits in Xactly communitie­s all over the world, culminatin­g in a global day of giving.

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Service Champions Heating & Air Conditioni­ng
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SmartRecru­iters
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Service By Medallion
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Xactly Corporatio­n
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Synack

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