BUILDING STRONG COMMUNITIES BY GIVING BACK
Rooted in our core value of A Spirit of Caring, AvalonBay has a long-standing history of building strong communities by giving back. We deepened our commitment in 2015, and launched our Building Strong Communities philanthropy program and community engagement strategy, which focuses on community preparedness and disaster relief, affordable housing, and support for at risk populations.
In 2020, we contributed $2.2 million cash and in-kind donations (including volunteer hours) to more than 260 charitable organizations across our markets. Our tradition of sponsoring an annual Spirit of Caring Month also continues to be an important aspect of our philanthropy strategy and in 2020, we celebrated our first ever Spirit of Caring Season, extending into two months,November and December.
FOCUS AREA 1: COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RELIEF
AvalonBay believes in helping those in need during times of natural and human disasters. We do this by partnering with the American Red Cross and supporting them with a $1 million donation as a Disaster Responder Partner. As part of our partnership, we have hosted over 350 blood drives at our communities and offices and donated over 7,000 pints of blood, which could help save more than 21,000 lives. 2021 marks the 7th year of our partnership, which continues to focus on community preparedness and disaster relief. To learn more, click here to view a video about our national partnership with the American Red Cross.
FOCUS AREA 2: AFFORDABLE HOUSING
AvalonBay believes a safe, comfortable home provides a strong foundation for all else in life. We do this by funding:
Mid Atlantic
- Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
- Empire Homes
- Habitat for Humanity- Washington DC
- Shelters to Shutters - (Partnership Video)
Boston
Denver
Long Island
Los Angeles
New York City
Northern California
- Bridge Housing
- Destination Home
- Habitat for Humanity - Northern CA
- Housing Industry Foundation
- Mission Housing
- Non-Profit Housing Association of Northern CA
- Operation: Dignity
Pacific Northwest
San Diego & Orange County
FOCUS AREA 3: SUPPORT FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS
AvalonBay believes in supporting at-risk populations in our local communities to improve their quality of life. We do this by supporting regional charities such as:
Mid Atlantic
- Arlington Free Clinic
- A Wider Circle
- District Alliance for Safe Housing (DASH)
- Doorways for Women and Families
- Horizon Day Camp
Boston
Connecticut
- Connecticut Food Bank
- Lifting Up Westchester
- Move for Hunger
- Operation Hope
- Sunrise Day Camp - Pearl River
- Together We Rise
Denver
Long Island
Los Angeles
New Jersey
- The Center for Great Expectations
- Community Hope (for Veterans)
- The Children's Home Society of New Jersey
New York City
Pacific North West
San Diego & Orange County
Southeast Florida
Virginia Beach