While Advantage has a global reach, it is our local knowledge and day-to-day connections to our communities that is so vital to our customers' operations. We further enhance that local perspective, presence and connection through Advantage Cares. Below are just some of the charitable and nonprofit organizations that we and our associates support.
Global
Japan Quake Relief Effort - Advantage continues to provide substantial aid to affected colleagues and communities. Read more.
Advantage for Australia Flood Victims - Advantage matched the thousands collected from employees globally to provide relief for the Australia Queensland flood victims. http://www.qld.gov.au/floods/donate.html
United Kingdom
McMillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Childrens Hospital Charity - each year we raise over £18,000 for our nominated charities
Jeans for Genes Day - supports children affected by genetic disorders
GAYE (Give As You Earn) - allows our employees to donate to the charity of their choice through payroll deduction
London Business Action on Homelessness - helps previously homeless people return to work through interview and CV coaching
Angels of Hope - provides assistance to children and their families as they cope with the struggles cancer presents. Read more.
Jeans Day - employees pay $5 to wear jeans on a Friday, with funds going to a designated charity
American Stroke Association
American Liver Foundation
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
ALS Association
American Cancer Society
United Way - in partnership with Ford Motor Company
Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (AACIL)
Zoe Foundation - teaches cancer patients to paint while undergoing chemotherapy
YearUp - provides urban young adults with technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate internship www.yearup.org