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Corporate Social Responsibility
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From the earliest days of its incorporation, Delaware
North has been bolstering its communities with
gifts of time, talent and treasure. Nearly a century
later, Delaware North is a major global company.
And true to its roots, evidence of that deep sense
of social responsibility instilled in it by its founders
can be seen throughout the world. On inner-city
streets in its hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., where
organizations are working to give children a shot at
the American dream. In Australia, where associates
came together last year to help those whose lives
were upset by bushfires. In Boston, where the staff
believes no one should be cold or hungry. Especially
on Thanksgiving. In Fort Lauderdale, where a man
who once had no home now has a job and a place to
call his own. In boardrooms, in hospitals, in food
pantries. Everywhere people are working to make life
a little easier for those who hurt. That’s where you’ll
find Delaware North.
Time to talk
For the first time in its 95-year history, Delaware
North made an attempt to put its arms around
the multitude of contributions, undertakings
and volunteer efforts that fall under the social
responsibility banner with the publication of a social
responsibility report. “We know it is incomplete, and
that it most likely always will be. Still, we persevere.
The time has come to share the dedication and
commitment of our associates with the rest of the
world, and to inspire others to give back,” said the
Jacobs family in the opening letter to stakeholders.
Home sweet home
In the wake of the worst natural disaster ever to occur
on U.S. soil, Delaware North stepped up in 2005
and announced plans to help its associates and other
residents of New Orleans. Since then, the company
has built a long-term partnership with New Orleans
Habitat for Humanity, which included funding the
building of two homes in neighborhoods ravaged by
Hurricane Katrina. What could be better? Delaware
North thought of one thing: a celebratory dinner
prepared by Delaware North Corporate Chef and
Chief Culinary Ambassador Roland Henin.
A responsible employer
Delaware North takes a broad view of social
responsibility that extends inward to associates
and outward to vendors, clients and guests. Where
associates are concerned, the company believes its
success has always depended on them. So, 2009 was
the year of the unveiling of Delaware North Career
Path, the name given to the employer brand. That
is, the partnership the company has with its associates
in the development of their careers. Included in
Delaware North Career Path are total rewards
practices, company culture, training and other
initiatives aimed at helping associates develop their
skills, further their careers and achieve their goals.
Behind Delaware North Career Path is a belief in
the importance of fostering diversity by hiring
associates with different backgrounds, ethnicity,
beliefs and challenges. Delaware North has been
recognized on several occasions for its success in
employing older or disabled workers and those who
have disadvantaged backgrounds.
Charitable giving
Being a good corporate citizen means more than
simply writing checks. Delaware North thinks it
means making a difference in the lives of associates,
customers and clients, not to mention strengthening
the communities in which we live and work. The
company gave more than $3.3 million in 2009 to
charitable organizations, focusing on those that work
to eradicate hunger, strengthen education and help
disadvantaged children, especially through sports and
culinary programs.
The Boston Bruins Foundation at it again
Long known for its determination to improve the
quality of life for kids in New England, The Boston
Bruins Foundation has funneled more than $2
million into the community since 2003 when the
Jacobs family established the nonprofit foundation.
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