Closing the Distance: How Companies Can Lead with Purpose This World Refugee Day
On World Refugee Day (June 20), we reflect on how crisis creates distance — from home, from safety, and from rebuilding a life. Too often, crisis pulls us apart. But whether someone lives three doors down or 3,000 miles away, the distance between us isn’t as wide as it seems; we share the same hopes […]
How You Can Help Those Impacted by the Philippines Earthquake
On June 8, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines, displacing over 32,000 people, killing at least 60, and injuring many. The earthquake centered off Mindanao, the second most populous Philippine Island, injuring hundreds, destroying infrastructure, disrupting the first day of school for millions of children, and prompting tsunami alerts throughout the region. Global Impact’s Charity Alliance members have quickly mobilized to […]
The Ultimate Guide to Purpose-Driven Corporate Retreats in 2026
Planning a corporate retreat or offsite is a huge but rewarding undertaking — we should know, we held our 2026 All Staff Conference in April! In the age of virtual meetings and impersonal emails, these events are a great way to build trust, forge bonds, and connect colleagues. But your retreat will fall flat if […]
CARE PACKAGE® Build: How Our Workplace Came Together to Support Communities in Need
After a crisis or during a period of instability, everyday items like soap, shampoo, and toothbrushes suddenly become scarce but are hard to prioritize when families are focused on safety, housing, and food. Luckily, our Charity Alliance members are experts in responding in times of need. Our partner CARE works around the globe to save […]
Hurricane Preparedness Week: Prepping Your Workplace in the Calm Before the Storm
The first week of May marks Hurricane Preparedness Week. A warming climate means hurricanes are becoming more common each year, even if we don’t always see the effects. Preparation for hurricane season remains essential, even when disaster activity appears calmer on the surface. With only a few days of notice, a hurricane can devastate a community, leaving thousands without power, food, or homes. In an increasingly global world, it’s not […]
Celebrate World Health Day 2026 with Operation Smile
Global Impact’s charity partner, Operation Smile, believes that access to safe surgery is a basic human right. Yet, billions of people around the world do not have access to safe, affordable surgical care when they need it. World Health Day (April 7) is the perfect time to learn more about their mission and how you can get involved. Every Operation Smile patient bears a badge of hope in the form of a scar — […]
Humanitarian Response to the Ongoing Conflict in the Middle East
In late February, conflict in the Middle East sharply escalated, triggering a rapidly evolving humanitarian crisis. Families have been displaced from their homes, essential infrastructure has been damaged or destroyed, and access to food, clean water, medical care, and safe shelter remains severely limited in many communities. As the situation continues to unfold, humanitarian needs are growing by the day. While the Middle East crisis is […]
From Expertise to Impact: Corporate Partnerships Expanding Global Health Access
World Health Day (April 7) is more than a time to celebrate global health breakthroughs. For those in the health care or pharmaceutical fields, it’s a day to showcase your organization’s cutting-edge expertise and reaffirm your commitment to improving health outcomes for all. With recent funding cuts to major global health programs, corporate support is more vital than ever. You can show […]
How Companies Can Help Women and Girls Break the Cycle of Extreme Poverty
If we want to build a future where women and girls everywhere can thrive, creating safe environments and economic opportunities must be part of the solution. Around the world, inequality for women and girls and extreme poverty are deeply intertwined — limiting access to education, income, and basic resources. In sub-Saharan Africa alone, women and girls spend nearly 200 million hours every day collecting water instead of going to school or earning income. These barriers don’t just impact individuals; they […]
People-First Engagement Strategies for 2026
On Jan. 29, I had the opportunity to bring together three incredible social impact leaders — Alicia Procello of the Avery Dennison Foundation, Meg Counts of Pilot Company, and Amanda Ponzar of Kaptivate and The Social Impact Group — for a conversation on people-centered programs. Discussions like this reinvigorate my commitment to the work we do at Global Impact and highlight the profound influence CSR and […]