At Greif, we believe building a better tomorrow begins with investing in the communities we call home. Through our continued support of organizations that align with our values, we’re driving lasting changes in education, health, and social services.
Following our recent Charitable Contributions Committee meeting, we’re proud to share a snapshot of the partnerships approved for the second quarter of 2025—each initiative helping to advance our mission of creating thriving communities around the world.
Avanzando Educación
- Columbus Urban League
- Impact: supporting the Young Engineers Society, a STEM-focused initiative that inspires future innovators.
- Ron Clark Academy
- Impact: funding professional development for Delaware-area teachers through Huntington Bank’s Ignite the Classroom program, empowering educators to engage and inspire students with new tools and strategies.
- Ohio Wildlife Center
- Impact: helping enhance environmental education and build pre-release enclosures for rehabilitated wildlife.
Promoción de la salud y el bienestar
- American Cancer Society
- Impact: expanding global cancer prevention programs, with a special focus on underserved communities in India and Africa.
Fortalecimiento de los servicios sociales
- Flying Horse Farms & Bator Tabor – part of the Serious Fun Network of Camps
- Impact: supporting transformative camp experiences for children with serious illnesses—locally and globally.
- Children’s Hunger Alliance
- Impact: providing weekend meals and childcare center programs, ensuring children have access to nutritious meals throughout the state of Ohio.
- People In Need
- Impact: fully funding the addition of a covered walkway, enhancing the ability of volunteers to serve those in need year-round—even during inclement weather.
- Impact: fully funding the addition of a covered walkway, enhancing the ability of volunteers to serve those in need year-round—even during inclement weather.
- Salvation Army
- Impact: Supporting housing initiatives for veteran families, creating safe, stable environments for those who have served our country.
Community Sponsorships & Local Engagement
In addition to core grants, we also supported a number of impactful local events:
- 2nd & 7 Foundation: Sponsored the Youth Camp to support childhood literacy
- Main Street Delaware: Support for the local Farmers Market
- Habitat for Humanity of Delaware County: Encouraged colleague volunteerism through support of local build days
These investments reflect the diversity of needs in our communities—from education and housing to food insecurity and global health equity.
Mirando hacia el futuro
As we continue through 2025, we remain focused on aligning our charitable giving with Greif’s values and the voices of our colleagues across the business. Thank you to everyone who champions these causes, submits recommendations, and helps drive our mission of making a lasting impact.
If you have questions about any of these programs or requests for future support, please reach out to Crystal Cassady.
Contacto:
Cristal Cassady
Gerente de Responsabilidad Social Corporativa
cristal.cassady@greif.com
614-230-9187
