Connected Communities

UPS has a legacy of connecting and improving communities around the world. We collaborate with local and global government and non-profit partners to help create sustainable cities, and help people plan and prepare for unexpected events. We also bring relief when it matters most, offering logistics expertise, funds, and in-kind assistance to support those impacted by disaster.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Awards $16 Million to Increase Humanitarian Relief, Community Resilience, and Safety Efforts
The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship efforts of UPS (NYSE: UPS), today announced it is awarding 2018 grants and in-kind support totaling more than $16 million to non-profit, non-governmental organizations and United Nations agencies for humanitarian relief, community resilience and safety programs worldwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

10 Innovations Changing How the UN Delivers Food
Innovation is helping the World Food Program, frequent partner of The UPS Foundation, to explore more ways to accomplish their mission to address hunger and promote food security around the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation and UPS Airlines Continue to Support Humanitarian Relief Needs
Following recent natural disasters, UPS announced that The UPS Foundation and UPS Airlines will expand humanitarian aid and support in Puerto Rico, Cuba, and Mexico.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Extends Relief Network to Florida, Pledges More Than $1 Million in Additional Support
UPS (NYSE:UPS) announced more than a $1 million commitment, through The UPS Foundation, in support of recovery efforts in the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia and South Carolina, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Irma. The pledge is a combination of cash grants, in-kind transportation movements and technical expertise to provide urgent relief, as well as support for long-term needs ranging from rebuilding to personal and financial recovery assistance. This is in addition to the more than $1 million given toward Hurricane Harvey relief efforts on August 28.

Health & Healthcare

The UPS Foundation, American Red Cross and Cyphy Works Launch Disaster Relief Drone Pilot Program
The UPS Foundation, the American Red Cross and drone manufacturer CyPhy Works, Inc., today announced a partnership to launch a drone pilot program, marking the first time the American Red Cross will test using a tethered drone to assess damage after a major natural disaster in the United States.

Green Infrastructure

Resiliency is Preparedness
In addition to addressing the demands of urbanization growth, cities must also prepare for climate-related challenges via developing a resiliency strategy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS Recognized As Top Community-Minded Company On 2017 Civic 50 List
UPS today was named among the 2017 Civic 50 community-minded companies by the Points of Light organization. This marks the fourth year UPS has been recognized for its community engagement and philanthropic efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Commits $14.1 Million To Humanitarian Relief & Community Safety
From imbedding its logistics experts with the United Nation’s agencies to vaccine tracking programs to drones delivering medical supplies, The UPS Foundation, the philanthropic arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS), is taking on global humanitarian relief and community safety in a big way. This year, The UPS Foundation will award $14.1 million in grant funding and in-kind support to advance humanitarian relief and community safety initiatives around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The UPS Foundation Awards More Than $2.3 Million To Expand Global Volunteerism
The UPS Foundation, which leads the global citizenship programs for UPS (NYSE: UPS), announced it is awarding grants totaling more than $2.3 million to non-profit organizations to increase global volunteerism. Grants will support initiatives to bolster global communities, including disaster preparedness and recovery, youth literacy and skills development and veterans training.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wishes Delivered
Sharing a Wishes Delivered story from ups.com/wishes donates $1 to charity. Help us reach up to $100,000.

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