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The Global Corporate Citizenship function implements Boeing's strategic philanthropy. Based on our core competencies, we bring a systems approach to community investment. We work to positively affect all parts of the system on an integrated basis, looking for connections and synergies to achieve the greatest possible impact on the system as a whole.
Five focus areas and corresponding objectives provide definition to our community investment efforts and reflect different parts of the community system. All requests for support must align with one or more with our five focus areas and objectives.
These objectives are localized by our network of GCC representatives according to local community needs. Remember: It is advised that any organization seeking funding from Boeing first review local grant-making guidelines, where available, before submitting a request for a grant.
Education
Early learning
We will promote the development of social, emotional and cognitive skills in children from birth to age five that are needed to succeed in school and life. We will invest to:
- Support parents as a child's first and most important teacher
- Give access to an adequate level of information and support to parents
- Develop formal and informal caregivers
- Promote public awareness.
Primary and secondary
We will promote the development of quality learning environments in the areas of math, science and literacy necessary for future success in the workforce and in life. Boeing will invest to:
- Promote teacher professional development and improve school leadership
- Improve outcomes for the largest number of students possible, including targeted investments for underserved populations
- Encourage school systems to adopt standard, aligned curriculum.
Health and Human Services
We will promote the economic well-being and health of our communities' most vulnerable residents. Examples of these could include the poor, children and youth, the elderly, displaced persons, and people with disabilities. We seek specific, measurable outcomes through innovative:
- Job training programs
- Social enterprises
- Programs that bring new business to low-income communities
- Collaborations that coordinate healthcare services and economic self-sufficiency
- Community-based programs that address disparities in healthcare
- Projects that improve the efficiency of health and human services systems, including food, housing, and healthcare.
We do not fund:
- Healthcare research
- General awareness campaigns.
More about our Health and Human Services objectives
Arts and Culture
We invest in programs that promote participation in arts and cultural activities and experiences. To build participation in arts and cultural activities, we seek innovative:
- Performances and exhibitions that introduce new voices and perspectives to our community
- Collaborative efforts developed to create a more sustainable arts and cultural environment
- Programs that engage people to become lifelong arts and cultural participants, patrons or practitioners.
More about our Arts and Culture objectives
Civic
We invest in programs that increase public understanding of and engagement in the processes and issues that affect our communities. To increase engagement in and understanding of community issues, we seek innovative programs that address issues such as:
- Globalization
- Conservation/sustainability
- Community building
- Economic development
- Workforce development
- Scientific literacy/uses of technology
- Cultural, ethnic and religious diversity
- Strengthening the democratic process.
More about our Civic Awareness objectives
Environment
Recognizing that climate change and pollution are serious global concerns, Boeing has set a clear strategy to take action as a responsible corporate citizen and neighbor. Boeing will invest in community-based programs that:
- Inspire environmental citizenship and educate citizens to minimize their impact on the environment;
- Reduce greenhouse-gas emissions, increase recycling and energy efficiency; and
- Protect and restore critical natural assets and habitat.
More about our Environment objectives