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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
2009 Tech Citizenship honoree: Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.
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Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. is an engineering firm that does everything from simple land surveying to environmental services to complete urban planning (not to mention a history of in-house software development), so it seems obvious that the company’s employees are focused strongly on giving back to their communities. Through volunteering, it has helped out at places like the Watertown Food Pantry and the Perkins School for the Blind.
VHB also, however, provides financial support to those organizations that it identifies as most in need, according to president and CEO Robert Brustlin, and the company has raised more than $2 million for nonprofit organizations over the last 30 years.
In 2008, VHB raised and donated more than $300,000 to many charitable organizations in the communities where employees work and live through both VHB-sponsored charity events and employee’s generosity. During its 17th Annual VHB-Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament, more than $100,000 was donated to the Jimmy Fund.
Citizenship facts
Total cash contributions in New England in 2008: $284,952
Number of volunteer hours in New England in 2008: 600
In-kind contributions of equipment and services in New England in 2008: N/A
Principal recipients of charitable activities in 2008: Watertown Food Pantry, Massachusetts Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Perkins School for the Blind, The Home for Little Wanderers and Rosie’s Place.
Interesting philanthropic activities: Through stewardship, within the community, VHB employees create benefits for their communities. Whether serving on a town board, volunteering at the local food pantry, or mentoring students from local schools, VHB employees strive to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
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