Giving Back in 2019

At CDM Smith, we strive to be an integral part of the communities we serve and recognize that our actions define the relationships we develop. For this reason, our firm and employees give back to nonprofit organizations and causes that we care about on a regular basis. In 2019, we touched thousands through numerous volunteering efforts, fundraising events and donations raised in CDM Smith offices around the world, and had some fun while we were at it! Here’s some of the ways we made an impact:

CDM Smith Cares

Every year, we empower our employees to rally around causes that align with our values and find ways to make a difference in their neighborhoods. The grassroots efforts that spring out of our CDM Smith Cares program never cease to amaze us!

In 2019, CDM Smith Cares resulted in…

fundraising events

174

fundraising events

volunteer hours

6,481

volunteer hours

raised

^$ 220K

raised

Employees in our Latham office donated 363 lbs of goods for the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York’s annual Hunger Action Challenge.

In coordination with the Indian Red Cross Society, CDM Smith's Bangalore office organized a blood donation camp and donated 51 pints of blood.

Staff in our Fort Myers office joined the volunteer group Keep Lee County Beautiful for their annual community cleanup event at a local park.

A CDM Smith employee established the Ehsan Tech Lab, an organization that develops spaces for young women in Pakistan to safely use the internet.

Our Wellness Program

Through our wellness incentive, participating CDM Smith employees, as well as their spouses and partners, track healthy behaviors and are rewarded points for their accomplishments. At the end of each quarter, our employees pool together their millions of points to support nonprofit organizations that could use our help.

In 2019, our wellness program resulted in…

points earned

84K

points earned

charities supported

donated

^$ 150K

donated

In May 2019, we presented $25,000 to My Stuff Bags and $10,000 to the New England Center and Home For Veterans. — CDM Smith Inc.

In September 2019, we presented a $25,000 check to 4 Paws for Ability and donated $25,000 to the United Way of South Hampton Roads. — CDM Smith Inc.

In October 2019, CDM Smith's wellness program received a WWCMA 2019 WorkWell MA Bronze Level Award for outstanding worksite health promotion.

Water for People Giving Campaign

For 15 years, CDM Smith employees have committed strongly to Water For People (WFP), whose mission closely resembles that of our own, “to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all.” In support of this essential mission, dozens of CDM Smith offices have campaigned for employee payroll contributions and one-time donations, and hosted fundraising events, reaffirming our giving partnership with WFP, time and time again. Since 2005, CDM Smith has donated more than $2 million to WFP through these efforts.

In 2019, our WFP campaign resulted in…

participating offices

payroll contributors

420

payroll contributors

in funds to WFP

^$ 165K

in funds to WFP

Employees from CDM Smith’s Boston office raised $340 and had fun playing in the Annual NEWEA Water For People Annual Softball Tournament.

Current and retired employees from our Carlsbad office supported their local Water For People chapter by gathering at the annual Jazz On Tap fundraiser.

Employees from our Columbus office participated in the local Race for Global Water 5K to raise awareness for water poverty and support Water For People.

CDM Smith employees in Knoxville united with friends and family for an annual cornhole tournament to raise over $400 for Water For People.

We believe that our firm can have the most positive impact on the world when our employees are provided the tools and motivation to live healthier, better lives and support charities that share our same passion and outlook. By prioritizing giving back, CDM Smith has proudly contributed more than $367,300 to charitable causes in 2019. These efforts have helped us sustain a passionate workforce that is eager to perform and strives to forge stronger ties with the communities we serve.

Some of the organizations we support: