Corporate Initiatives
Located in Seattle, Washington, our corporate headquarters is home to more than eight hundred Expeditors employees. Similar to our global network of branch offices, our corporate employees look for opportunities to give back to the local community. We strive to partner with local organizations with the potential to make a big impact.
On an annual basis, we partner with the below non-profit agencies.
United Way of King County is one of the largest United Way affiliates in the world. They focus on meeting the basic needs of citizens, ending homelessness, and giving children tools to be prepared for a lifetime of education. From 2004 to 2008, Expeditors grew from a Top 300 Supporter to a Top 25 Supporter, and has remained in the Top 25 since. Also in 2008, Expeditors was a recipient of the Campaign Coordinator of the Year Award (Anni Erickson and Derek Eisel) at United Way's annual Spirit of Caring celebration.
Our partnership began in 1994 and continues to grow. In 2010, in conjunction with our Seattle branch office, we raised over $284,000.00 in the annual giving campaign, earning us the award for Most Significant Increase. The giving campaign is a convenient way for employees to make donations to their selected charitable organizations via elective payroll deduction. Throughout the campaign employees are invited to attend "Lunch & Learn" sessions hosted by United Way that provide education on issues such as homelessness, domestic violence and volunteering opportunities. This year we plan to extend the opportunity to participate in the annual giving campaign to employees across the United States. We are proud to support United Way and to be involved and investing in our communities.
Each year since 1998 we have supported Nordstrom's Beat the Bridge event to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Expeditors employees hit the streets on a 8k run to cross the University Bridge before it is raised. Expeditors takes care of the registration fees for this event; many of the more than 100 employees who participate each year raise significant funds to support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Raising money to help find a cure for diabetes, along with participating in a healthy, fun, family event keeps us committed to this event year after year.
More than 2,600 children are mentored each year by the wonderful people at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. An organization that is committed to helping children succeed in life, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound's mission is "to provide a caring adult mentor for every child who needs or wants one." Expeditors supports BBBS each year by raising money to participate in their "Bowl for Kid's Sake" event. While not many of us excel at bowling, we enjoy the time and the opportunity to support an important non-profit agency in our community. Our President of Global Sales and Marketing, Tim Barber, serves on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound. Expeditors has been partnering with this organization since 2004, and plans to continue in the future.
