Making A Difference in Our Communities
Guided by the principles of our Firm, the Cherry Bekaert Foundation is committed to carrying out our value of making a difference in our communities. We are focused on impacting where we live and work through volunteerism and financial support of national and local organizations. Our dedication to strengthening our communities and building for a better tomorrow is at the heart of what we do.
Our Mission
We support and collaborate with organizations that align with Cherry Bekaert’s shared values, contribute impactful resources, and inspire our people to engage in their communities.
Our Vision
Through inspired action, we positively impact the communities where we live and work.
Our Focus Areas
We assist our communities through increasing access to foundational needs and education that enable all to thrive.
Everyone deserves to have their basic needs met. Whether that is food, shelter or clothing, providing the dignity and value of life preserving goods is the foundation to our organization.
Strengthening our family and children resources helps strengthen our communities overall. Whether after school programs, enrichment or civic centers, or opportunities that care and teach, these offerings create a backbone on which community members can rely.
Our brightest future is in tomorrow’s youth. By investing in equal access to education, including programs for financial literacy, we can help build a foundation for our next generations opportunity and potential.
Ways We Work
The Cherry Bekaert Foundation supports local initiatives that are important to our people, educates for and promotes philanthropic engagement and gives to causes that create impact for our areas of focus.
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EmpowerConnecting employees to volunteer activities and supporting community service initiatives throughout the year.
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InformCreating a better future by providing resources and training to inspire philanthropy and giving back to our communities.
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GiveMaking a difference in the communities where we live, work, and play through organizations that align with our areas of focus.
The Cherry Bekaert Foundation is proud to be a National Sponsor of Junior Achievement USA
Junior Achievement USA is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. Their work in the areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy aligns with the Foundation’s focus area of education.
The partnership offers year-round occasions for employees of Cherry Bekaert to volunteer with Junior Achievement in the community and schools to educate children on life skills and financial literacy.
Learn more on the Junior Achievement USA website.
Community Involvement
Throughout the year, we encourage our people to take time to give back to local organizations meaningful to them. As active community members and leaders, we continue to expand and enhance our volunteerism and opportunities.
Here are just a few organizations we’ve helped support over the years:
- American Diabetes Assoc.
- Angel Tree
- Big Brothers, Big Sisters
- For Kids, Inc.
- Girl Scouts
- Habitat for Humanity
- Jack and Jill
- Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
- March of Dimes
- Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
- Ronald McDonald House Charities
- Salvation Army
- Toys for Tots
- United Way
- UNOS
Foundation Leadership
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