Service Runs Deep at Schwab
Whether it’s helping our clients or supporting local nonprofits, Schwab employees have always been committed to service. What began over a decade ago as an annual day of service has evolved into a dedicated week of volunteerism across the firm: Schwab Volunteer Week.
Goodwill Industries
A team of Austin employees take part in Goodwill Industries’ computer recycling program during Schwab Volunteer Week. The revenue supports Goodwill’s job training and placement programs for people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience.
(0517-7D6X)–Photo credit: David Truong, employee photographer
Today: We’re expanding our pro bono volunteering projects to deliver high impact and high value service to nonprofits.
Skills-based projects have helped nonprofits build capacity in specific areas of need. Last year, more than 1,000 volunteer hours were used for skills-based events, equating to about $150,000 in value.
Sustainable Food Center
Austin employees hard at work tending to the organic gardens at the Sustainable Food Center, which aims to improve access to nutritious, affordable food and strengthen the local food system in Central Texas.
(0517-7H7R)–Photo credit: David Truong, employee photographer
GirlStart
Austin employees worked together to prepare GirlStart’s facilities for its upcoming summer camp, which helps provide a supportive and encouraging environment for girls to explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) careers.
(0517-7E9L)–Photo credit: David Truong, employee photographer
Dress for Success
Employees volunteer at Dress for Success in Austin to help organize clothing and shoes in the boutique. For 17 years, Dress for Success has made strides to empower women in need to thrive.
(0617-7RN6)–Photo credit: Christina Jeeves, employee photographer
Tarrant Area Food Bank
Employees from our Westlake, TX office volunteer together to sort and pack food at the Tarrant Area Food Bank, whose mission is to eliminate hunger by providing food, education, and resources to communities in need.
(0517-7E9L)–Photo credit: Orange Photography
Support Our Soldiers, Westlake, TX
During Schwab Volunteer Week, Westlake (TX) employees worked with local nonprofit, Support Our Soldiers, to pack care boxes and write encouraging notes for troops who are stationed overseas, valiantly serving our country.
(0517-7BCH)–Photo credit: Orange Photography
St. Vincent de Paul
El Paso employees volunteer at a local St. Vincent de Paul thrift store to help sort donations and organize the store during Schwab Volunteer Week.
(0617-7RN6)–Photo credit: Courtney Rasura, employee photographer