Empower Community Impact Report
We envision the communities in which we live, work and play to be stronger, healthier and more vibrant
Through our Associates Community Together (ACT) program, we empower our associates to support causes closest to their hearts and amplify their impact with company support.
We match volunteer hours and funds up to $5,000 per associate per year.
We give associates up to 16 hours of paid time off annually to volunteer.
We support associate as they create or join teams to participate in charitable fundraising events.
We encourage associates to form volunteer committees to plan philanthropic events and activities with and for their colleagues.
Our 2020 Impact1
$3.78M
donated to nonprofits
$1.55M
specifically for COVID-19 relief
2:1
match for associate donations to COVID-19 relief
1,402
nonprofits supported
7768
volunteer hours
1,153
associates participated
63%
of corporate sponsorship recipients serve under-resourced communities2
$30k
committed to disaster relief
Awards & Highlights
- Colorado Civic 50 Honoree
- Denver Business Journal’s Top Corporate Philanthropists in Colorado
- National Philanthropy Day Honoree
- Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce Champions of Change
- Largest corporate participation in the Denver Day of Service hosted by the Broncos and Mile High United Way
- Most Popular Causes with Associates: Food Bank of the Rockies, Denver Rescue Mission, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, American National Red Cross, and Integrated Family Community Services.
ACT Committee Highlights
- Greenwood Village, CO sponsored Food Bank of the Rockies week, school supply drive supporting IFCS, holiday gift drive for Developmental Pathways
- Overland Park, KS supported Harvesters Community Food Network and Giving the Basics
- Milwaukee, WI hosted drives for Hunger Task Force
- Somerset spearheaded Wear Red for American Heart Association’s Heart Day
- Andover, MA sponsored Wear Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness, hosted a fundraiser for Nevins Farm, and sent volunteers to Groundwork Lawrence/ Costello Farms
Check Out Our Community Impact Stories
- Ed Murphy: Our commitment to helping others
- Empower named among most community-minded in Colorado
- Empower donates $250,000 to community organizations for COVID-19 relief
- Empower steps up to topple Alzheimers
- Empower associate walking to keep dad’s spirit strong
- Empower doubles donation match in March and April 2020
- Homemade masks help healthcare heroes
View our 2019 Community Impact Report
View our 2018 Community Impact Report
View our 2017 Community Impact Report
1 As of December 31, 2020
2 Defined as women, families below poverty line, veterans, people of differing abilities, and people of color.