March 2018: growth[period] is proud to support the family of Anthony Borges. Anthony is a victim of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018.
Giving Back
Corporate social responsibility is part of the fabric of growth[period]'s business and culture. The diversity of our employees, partners, and clients has provided us with key insights into the challenges and opportunities facing communities at every level, knowledge that has led us to conclude that partnering with non-profit groups and community organizations not only is good for the less fortunate and those that help them but also is good for business. As global interconnectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace, no one can afford to sit on the sidelines, and we try hard to practice what we preach. Our leadership is actively engaged in a number of charitable and community pursuits, ranging from working with wounded and disabled veterans to feeding the homeless, and sponsors frequent company-wide volunteer projects. growth[period] employees individually give generously of their talent, energy and passion to any cause that they deem worthwhile, and we embrace their passion and enthusiasm to make the world a better place, offering paid time off for charity work. Below are just a few of the many ways they make a positive impact.
March 2018: growth[period] is a proud supporter of the Alzheimer's Association this month. Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
February 2018: growth[period] is proud to support FilmNorth's Center for Media Arts this month. FilmNorth’s mission is to empower artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. They achieve their mission by nurturing a vibrant, diverse community of film and media artists; providing education and resources at every stage of their careers; and celebrating their achievements.
February 2018: growth[period] is proud to support Leadership Greater Washington. Leadership Greater Washington brings together local leaders to make a positive impact in the Washington Metropolitan area. Leadership Greater Washington promotes cooperative work on a regional basis by fostering discussion, sparking problem-solving, and motivating positive change to regional challenges.
February 2018: growth[period] is proud to have supported the Trustees Council for Penn Women for the University of Pennsylvania. The Trustees Council for Penn Women aims to support, foster, and promote the advancement of women and women's issues with the University of Pennsylvania, which enriches the University of Pennslyvania community as a whole.
February 2018: growth[period] supports the Gina Rose Montalto Memorial Scholarship in honor of Gina Montalto, who was one of the children killed in Parkland, Florida on February 14, 2018. The scholarship fund was set up to help students with the cost of post-secondary education. Read about Gina here.
February 2018: growth[period] is proud to support the Eden Reforestation Projects. Founded in 2005, the Eden Projects is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that plants millions of trees every year to recreate healthy forest systems that restore hope, alleviate suffering, empower people, and build local economies in impoverished communities.
February 2018: growth[period] is proud to support the American Heart Association during the month of February 2018. Founded in 1924, the American Heart Association is the nation's oldest and largest non-profit dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke.
January 2018: growth[period] is proud to support Jillian's Jitterbug Foundation. Jillian's Jitterbug is dedicated to keeping children with disabilities mobile and independent by donating equipment to families in need of financial support.
January 2018: growth[period] is proud to support the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. Located in Washington, D.C., the Museum’s primary mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge about this unprecedented tragedy; to preserve the memory of those who suffered, and to encourage its visitors to reflect upon the moral and spiritual questions raised by the events of the Holocaust as well as their own responsibilities as citizens of a democracy.
