Giving Back in 2021

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Giving Back in 2021
At CDM Smith, we strive to be an integral part of the communities we serve, making a positive impact through our work, building rela­tion­ships and supporting one another. Our firm and employees give back to nonprofit orga­ni­za­tions and causes that we care about on a regular basis. In 2021, we continued to make an impact through corporate donations and numerous volun­teer­ing efforts, fundraisers and awareness events around the world, and had some fun while we were at it! Here’s some of the ways we contributed...

CDM Smith Cares

CDM Smith Cares is an employee-led volunteer program focused on outreach activities that build community and improve quality of life through local efforts. Every year, we empower our employees to rally around causes that align with our values, including healthy living initiatives, envi­ron­men­tal stewardship, STEM outreach and more. Our employees impressed us this year with their creative and meaningful initiatives!

In 2021, CDM Smith Cares resulted in...

fundraising events
20
fundraising events
volunteer hours
273
volunteer hours
raised
$27K+
raised
people with trash bags outside

Employees volunteered at ReWa's Annual River Sweep project, helping remove hundreds of pounds of trash and dozens of tires from Reedy River and Brushy Creek in South Carolina.

employees with dogs

Our Jack­sonville office hosted a donation drive for a local animal shelter and partnered with our client, Clay County Utility Authority, to volunteer caring for the animals and making treats.

hospital workers with bags

Edison employees assembled goodie bags for 70 brave COVID-19-unit workers at the Robert Wood Johnson hospital in New Brunswick, NJ.

employees wearing red

Employees wore red in February for Go Red for Women to bring awareness to women’s heart health.

Some of the organizations and initiatives we supported in 2021:

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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 2021, our Wellness Program resulted in...

charities supported
4
charities supported
$
donated
$ 100K
donated

CDM Smith donated $10,000 to MISS Foundation and the Selah Carefarm to help grieving families heal.

CDM Smith donated $50,000 to Feeding America to help them serve 500,000 meals to people in need.

CDM Smith’s $25,000 donation allows NMSI to empower more students to become lifelong learners and problem solvers in STEM.

CDM Smith’s Executive Leadership Team matched donations to help us reach a $30K goal to provide 7,000 books and 63 tablet computers to 12 USAID-rebuilt schools in Nepal.

Nepal Book Drive
Supporting Amazing Causes Through Wellness
Thus far in 2021, we've supported four charitable initiatives through our employee wellness program. Learn more and watch thank you videos from the deserving organizations.
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Water For People Workplace Giving Campaign

CDM Smith has donated more than $2.2 million to Water For People since beginning our annual giving campaign in 2005. Water For People’s mission, “to promote the development of high-quality drinking water and sanitation services, accessible to all,” closely resembles our own and deeply resonates with our employees. So far in 2021, CDM Smith helped raise more than $92,000, including $50,000+ in payroll contri­bu­tions from our employees, $4,000+ in individual and office donations, and $37,500 in corporate spon­sor­ships. We look forward to continuing our support!

In 2021, our WFP giving campaign resulted in...

participating offices
56
participating offices
payroll contributors
332
payroll contributors
$
donated
$ 92K+
donated
group on a boat

CDM Smith sponsored the 17th Annual American Water Works Association/Florida Water Environment Association Fishing Tournament to raise money for Water For People and the local association chapters.

running group

Teammates from our Columbus office partic­i­pated in the Water For People Race for Global Water in October.

Kimi and Ulrich smiling outside

CDM Smith was presenting sponsor of the World Water Classic 6/60k in October. Employees from all over the globe participated by walking, running and biking.

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. 2021 was another year focused on the health of our communities and helping one another. Giving back continues to sustain our passionate workforce and help us forge stronger ties with the people we serve.

Water For People works on a water system in Peru. Water For People works on a water system in Peru.
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2021 intern Sofia Serna helped raise thousands for Latino STEM Alliance through the sales of a t-shirt she designed.
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