The Many Ways UG2 Works to Strengthen Our Communities
The traditions of the holiday season bring meaningful opportunities to share time with loved ones, connect with new friends and old, and experience the joy of giving. And that last benefit is not just a cliché: Scientists have measured the brain’s response to charitable giving and found that acts of charity activate regions of the brain associated with pleasure, social connection, and trust, creating a “warm glow” response.
Perhaps that’s why we at UG2 relish the chance to, again, support the following causes close to our hearts: American Cancer Society, Boston Children’s Hospital and Feeding America just to name a few.
Our company and the people who make it such a rewarding place to work commit time and money to a wide range of causes all throughout the year. That commitment to our communities is reflected in the core values that guide our work, which call on us to be good citizens, to go above and beyond, and to operate from a place of empathy and emotional intelligence.
You might get a glimpse of UG2’s charitable giving on our social platforms, where news and photos from sponsorships and fundraisers are some of our most popular posts.
“The UG2 Crew” was a force to be reckoned with at the Corporate Cup event benefiting Boston Children’s Hospital. Other employees supported Jubilee Housing‘s efforts to build thriving communities in Greater D.C. and our teams also helped fund scholarships that transform lives at universities in the New York City area.
Members of our executive leadership team have been long-time supporters of MAPS (Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers) and English for New Bostonians, organizations that ensure that immigrants have access to high-quality English classes so they can contribute their talents and voices in schools, the workplace, and civic and business life.
Guided by our employees’ generosity, we have supported national and local organizations from the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots to New York City Fire Museum to Autism Speaks and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and our customers have involved us in efforts such as support for Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Ian.
We of course take a leading role in the critical efforts to support more diverse leadership in the industry through sponsorships like the BOMA Chicago Foundation’s diversity initiatives and the Women’s Leadership Summit at Stanford University.
Our employees are known for going the extra mile, without fanfare, in everything they do, so it is no surprise that many efforts they undertake on behalf of charitable causes happen quietly and behind the scenes. We are incredibly proud of their generosity. We are also always grateful when a member of TeamUG2 comes forward with a new opportunity to support the communities where we serve—and we will ensure that, as we grow and thrive, we extend that compassion and commitment to every new community we encounter.