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From Global Spotlight to Local Impact PRESENTED BY DIAMOND SPONSOR

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Atlanta’s legacy is still being written By: Brittany Church, 2026 CVC President

Beyond the Spotlight: The Work That Builds a Legacy Thirty years ago, I came to Atlanta with my mom for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. We watched baseball at the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, but my personal favorite was seeing the “Magnificent Brittany Church Seven” practice— before gymnast Kerri Strug captured all of our hearts by sticking that landing. Like millions of people around the world, I watched Atlanta step into the global spotlight, and I felt the energy and excitement. I could not have known then that, decades later, I would call this city home and have the honor of serving as President of the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC). It feels a little full circle: I first experienced Atlanta during one of its biggest moments, and today I get to work alongside people creating meaningful moments here every day. Atlanta has always known how to rise to an ambitious occasion—and ambitious goals have always looked good on this city. The Olympic Games changed Atlanta in ways that are still visible. But the most important legacies are not always the ones we can point to on a map. Three decades after the Games, Atlanta’s real legacy is not simply what was built for 1996. It is what we have continued to build since the crowds went home and the cameras turned elsewhere. A legacy is not simply what we

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remember. It is what we continue to build. Atlanta’s legacy is being written every day by people who invest their time, talents, and resources in our community. It lives in partnerships that address local needs, volunteer programs that bring employees together, and nonprofit organizations that keep showing up to do the work—often without a spotlight, cheering section, or commemorative pin. For more than 30 years, the CVC has brought together companies, nonprofits, and community leaders who share a commitment to meaningful civic engagement and social impact. Our members know that strong communities are not built through one big volunteer day and a great group photo. Those moments matter. They can introduce employees to an important cause, create connections, and generate momentum. But lasting impact requires what happens after the photo is taken: trust, consistency, collaboration, and the willingness to listen before jumping in with a solution.

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The needs facing our community continue to change, which means our approach must change too. Meaningful service starts with understanding what our nonprofit partners and neighbors actually need—not merely what is convenient for us to give. The best partnerships are not built around arriving with all the answers. They begin by asking better questions. Sometimes that means creating a long-term partnership instead of planning a one-time project. Sometimes it means sharing professional skills to help a nonprofit strengthen its operations. It can look like mentorship, advocacy, funding, access, or simply making the right introduction at the right time. There is no single formula for impact, but we know this: none of us can do it alone. Thankfully, collaboration has always been one of Atlanta’s greatest strengths. This city has a long history of bringing people together across industries and communities to imagine something better—and then rolling up our sleeves to make it happen. That spirit is at the heart

of the CVC of Atlanta. As President, I am proud to serve alongside board members, corporate partners, nonprofit leaders, and volunteers who understand that community engagement is not separate from good business. It helps build stronger teams, more trusted companies, and a city where more people have the opportunity to thrive. Employees want to know that their work and their workplaces have purpose. Doing good and doing good business are not opposing ideas. In Atlanta, we know they work better together. This year’s CVC IMPACT Awards theme, “From Global Spotlight to Local Impact,” gives us the opportunity to celebrate Atlanta’s history while keeping our eyes firmly on its future. We are honoring the people and organizations doing meaningful work throughout our community—even when no one is handing them a medal for it. The people and programs we celebrate show us what impact looks like in practice. Their efforts may begin with one organization, one neighborhood, or one idea, but their influence reaches much further. Together, they tell a larger story about who Atlanta is and who we are still becoming. The world’s spotlight may have been on Atlanta in 1996, but the work that truly defines our city has never depended on an audience. It continues in our workplaces, neighborhoods, schools, and nonprofit organizations. It continues because people keep showing up, building relationships, sharing ideas, and believing we can accomplish more together than we ever could alone. Atlanta’s legacy is still being written. The good news is that none of us has to sit on the sidelines—we all get a hand in writing the next chapter. Here’s to the next 30 years—and the legacy we’ll continue building together!

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Your company is invited to help shape a stronger Atlanta The Corporate Volunteer Council (CVC) of Atlanta supports member companies to deliver business results through their strategic Cheryl Kortemeir, Executive Director commitment CVC Atlanta to social impact and civic engagement. We offer monthly professional development and educational programming supporting corporate social responsibility (CSR) professionals from Atlanta’s most civically minded businesses. Companies embrace CSR for a number of different reasons. Some of the most common include: ■ Promoting employee engagement and retention ■ Uniting employees through a shared identity or vision ■ Recruiting top talent ■ Supporting employee well-being ■ Building a brand that people believe in

■ Strengthening employee leadership skills ■ Expanding community impact and fostering meaningful change The CVC provides a forum where business professionals learn together, share leading practices, and fine-tune community investment strategies no matter what your company’s priority. Whether your business is just getting started on its social impact journey or your employees have been engaging in meaningful service for decades, the CVC stands ready to support you. Together, we are better equipped to learn, grow and evolve. I hope that you enjoy reading about what CVC member companies of all sizes are doing to build meaningful partnerships in support of Metro Atlanta’s unique and dynamic communities. If your company is not a member of the CVC, we invite you to join us today to connect, inspire, and impact. Together in service, Cheryl Kortemeier Executive Director CVC of Atlanta LinkedIn: @corporate-volunteer-council-of-atlanta Instagram: @cvcatlanta

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Spotlight on Impact: Meet the 29th Annual IMPACT Award Finalists While the CSR landscape is shifting, Atlanta’s corporate community is finding new ways to turn business resources, employee expertise and community partnerships into meaningful local impact. This year, 31 companies were nominated for the purposeful work they’re doing across Atlanta, and winners will be announced at the IMPACT Awards ceremony on September 10. From addressing housing instability and workforce shortages to expanding educational opportunities, supporting vulnerable youth and protecting the environment, this year’s finalists show how companies can leverage their people, expertise and platforms to tackle some of the region’s most pressing challenges.

participants pledged to carry more sustainable habits forward. With homelessness on the rise in Atlanta, Gas South is helping unhoused young people turn creativity into opportunity through a partnership with Covenant House of Georgia and Notes for Notes. Together, they transformed an underused space into a professional music studio where youth can record, produce and explore music while building confidence and developing new skills. Gas South provided funding, volunteers and community connections, with employees helping design and prepare the space. The initiative also includes ongoing programming, mentorship and connections with artists and music professionals to give participants access to tools, experiences and relationships that can support their personal and professional growth.

IMPACT Corporate Program of the Year The Atlanta Braves are one of the most recognizable sports franchises in the country, but their impact extends well beyond the ballpark. As part of their commitment to supporting vulnerable populations and improving equity and access, the Atlanta Braves Foundation invests in under-resourced communities in their own backyard through funding, volunteerism and drawing attention to Food Well Farm, a first-of-its-kind food-housing development model in the Southeast. Developed by Food Well Alliance and Atlanta Housing, the site will include a garden, farm, and orchard education hub alongside 100 future affordable housing units. In 2025, the Atlanta Braves and Major League Baseball (MLB) executed their All-Star Legacy volunteer day at the Farm, hosting 96 volunteers from the Braves, MLB, Food Well Alliance, Atlanta Housing, and local community members who contributed an estimated 144 hours, building raised beds, a growing tunnel, bird boxes, fencing, and pathways. In April of this year, 20 Braves volunteers returned to the

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Farm for Pitch In for the Planet, where they removed invasive species, cleaned planter boxes, and prepped the space for summer crops. Looking ahead, the Farm will empower the community to build greater food sovereignty, self-sufficiency, and long-term financial stability for generations to come. Cox Enterprises’ Beyond School Walls program brings high school students into the workplace to help them envision their futures. Building on a 35-year partnership with a local high school, the program evolved seven years ago to bring students to Cox’s campus each month for mentoring, career exposure and hands-on professional experiences. Employees at every level help students build confidence, explore career paths and prepare for what comes next. In

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May 2025, 100% of participating seniors graduated on time, 99% avoided the juvenile justice system and 94% had plans for post-secondary education. This program is also a cornerstone of internal culture at Cox, aligning business operations directly with its commitment to education and workforce development. IMPACT Innovative Corporate Project of the Year As Atlanta continues to face rising rents and a lack of affordable housing, J.M. Huber Corporation knows that everyone deserves a safe place to call home. To help address these housing challenges the company spearheaded an initiative in partnership with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to support 29 new homeowners. Over the course of three months, employees built homes, participated in skills-based training and donated goods to the new homeowners. The project expanded a longstanding nonprofit partnership beyond traditional giving by connecting employees around the world to a local Atlanta housing effort. At Cox Enterprises, Earth Month is an opportunity for employees to learn, volunteer and take action. In 2026, the Chairman’s Challenge expanded its focus to habitat and species, building on Cox’s sustainability goals around carbon, water and waste. Employees participated in everything from expert-led sessions and campus tours to tree planting, floating wetlands restoration, sustainability trivia and a book swap. The effort generated 10,000 volunteer hours, support for over 25 environmental nonprofits through 80-plus events, 753 trees distributed or planted in employees’ honor and more than 400 books donated. Employees also helped direct $45,000 in grants to environmental nonprofits, while 1,549

Norfolk Southern is turning workforce challenges into pathways to economic mobility through skilled-trades training for underserved Atlantans. In partnership with City of Refuge, the company helped create a state-of-theart welding training center designed to prepare participants for living-wage careers while addressing demand for skilled welders. Norfolk Southern invested $350,000, contributed technical expertise to its design and curriculum and expanded access to free American Welding Society certification testing. Employees also provide mentorship, facility tours, mock interviews and career coaching. The first two cohorts achieved graduation and certification rates above 91%, while all 22 graduates in 2025 earned AWS and OSHA credentials and more than half secured employment in the skilled trades. The initiative also creates a sustainable workforce development model that can expand economic opportunity and strengthen Atlanta’s skilled-trades pipeline well into the future. Troutman eMerge leveraged its employees’ professional expertise to help Georgia Innocence Project spend less time managing systems and more time helping the community. During a 16-week project facilitated by technology nonprofit, Apparo, volunteers contributed 173 hours, valued at $25,000, to identify inefficient processes and operational risks. Drawing on expertise in legal operations, data governance and technology, the team mapped workflows, documented processes and developed a strategic roadmap for more efficient systems. Following the project, the Georgia Innocence Project expects the improvements to free roughly 25% of a full-time role and dramatically reduce the time spent locating case files, allowing staff to devote more capacity to investigations, client support and advancing justice. ROUGHDRAFT.NEWS

Uniting teams through service in polarizing times activities that they are passionate about, that’s all that matters.” To better streamline and encourage corporate volunteerism, Ryan Companies offers employees 20 hours of paid volunteer time off for either group or individual philanthropy efforts. Activities have included silent auctions, cornhole or kickball tournaments, as well as the RyanGivesBack initiative that partners various home offices to community initiatives. Last year, the company logged 7,500 volunteer hours spent at more than 195 charities, with nearly $900,000 raised for charities during its 2025 RyanGivesBack campaign. This year, the company partnered with Kaboom to build an inclusive playground in Covington’s City Pond Park. A group of 30 employees supplied the manpower

over three hot days to build the structures, and returned later for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “Just seeing the team come together to volunteer to do something good in their communities is amazing,” he said. “Our team members want to make a difference and that’s part of our company culture.” Green said at Hands On Atlanta volunteer events she regularly sees a meeting of the minds, even when diverse groups come together for a common purpose. “We see companies that would otherwise be competitors show up and solve problems together,” she said. ”We see folks from different area codes, different ZIP codes, and walks of life show up to accomplish tasks together on a regular basis. This is what makes volunteerism so, so beautiful.”

Ryan Companies, in partnership with Kaboom!, the Miracle League, and Amazon, built a new inclusive playspace in Georgia.(Via Ryan Companies Instagram)

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animal shelter to foster and take care of cats,” Green said. Green’s mother worked alongside a high school student who was fulfilling mandated volunteer hours as part of graduation requirements. “So now you have this high schooler alongside this retired senior who was put into this same space, because they both care about animals,” Green said. “One’s mandated to be there by their high school, their Georgia requirement that they graduate with community service hours. One was put there by chance of a pandemic.” Volunteerism is non-political, nonreligious, and non-geographical,” Green continued. “No matter what someone believes, I assure you that there is a nonprofit partner that can benefit from their time and their talent for service.” Kahlil Bostick, the community and workforce experience manager for the Ryan Companies, a design and construction firm with 1,500 employees nationwide, said he feels that employees becoming involved “in something bigger than themselves” is impactful in many ways. “When everyone wants to give back, there are so many ways to do it without being polarizing,” Bostick said. “When you allow team members to participate in

During times of political, religious, and economic upheaval, it may seem that there is no bridge capable of crossing the divide. For members of the Corporate Volunteer Council, which supports member companies and their commitments to corporate social impact, the answer is “giving back.” Naomi Green, president/CEO of Hands On Atlanta, said she has found that when a shared passion for a cause unites people, race, political or religious affiliation, or economic status doesn’t matter. “When you’re there in that room sorting food, cleaning a park, building a bike, or building a home, it really doesn’t matter who you work for or how much money you make, who you voted for, where you live, what faith you follow,” Green said. “We’re all the same. We can all accomplish the same in that hour of service, in that day of service together. And that’s what makes volunteerism such a powerful uniter for the community.’ Hands On Atlanta, which partners with more than 200 non-profit organizations and the general public to offer volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups, was started 30 years ago by 12 people who dreamed of a more organized and flexible business model for volunteering. It now has expanded beyond Atlanta with an international reach, thanks to a partnership with Points of Light. Green cited a real-life example about the power of volunteerism very close to her. “My mom, who, during COVID, when More than 500 volunteers gathered on June 1 for she couldn’t see her the “Together for Downtown” Community Day friends as often as she to clean and beautify South Downtown Atlanta wanted to, started in partnership with the Arthur M. Blank Family volunteering for the local Foundation. (Courtesy Hands On Atlanta) ROUGHDRAFT.NEWS

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Skills-based volunteerism is trending up By Cathy Cobbs While packing boxes of food, assembling lunches for underserved children, or donating to a local animal shelter are all valuable uses of one’s philanthropic efforts, skill-based volunteering adds an extra punch to the success of an initiative. According to a report by 2026 YourCause Global CSR Industry Report, skills-based employee resource groups are becoming powerful engagement channels wherein volunteers use their specific expertise to assist non-profit organizations. The report concluded that the largest donation growth has been seen in finance and insurance, followed by wholesale trade and manufacturing industries, with the numbers of participants rising steadily over the years. Roy Neill, the lead corporate and community affairs leader at Dematic, a company that works to combine experience and intelligent software to deliver supply chain automation, said skills-based volunteerism has been around for years, but its role is evolving. “It allows our professionals to really pay it forward,” Neill said. “It’s a great opportunity to take their skills and apply them to helping a non-profit who may not be able to afford their expertise.” Neill said the company offers employees eight hours of paid time off to volunteer, which allows professionals to use their expertise “to lift up a non-profit.” One of the newest initiatives involves non-profit warehouse space, with Dematic employees conducting walk-throughs of existing space and creating a score card that provides steps to “a safe and secure environment.” The process is more than just an hour or two of on-site consultation, Neill said. Questionnaires are created prior to the visit to familiarize the volunteer team with the potential needs of the nonprofit, so that the on-site team is aware of potential issues on the front end. In

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TK Elevator believes people are their greatest asset and encourages employees to give back trhough skills-based volunteering. (Courtesy TK Elevator)

addition, Dematic often awards a grant to the non-profit to be used to ensure a safe environment. And it goes even further in many cases. “We think of how we can leverage our existing suppliers to see if they can provide materials at cost, deeply discounted, or in-kind,” he said. The company’s next project will be in Atlanta for the Westside Future Fund, consulting in a warehouse space that houses several non-profit organizations. “It’s a great opportunity for us to support multiple non-profits that work in a shared space,” he said. “These efforts are so special to our employees because it gives them a chance to take a step further and share their knowledge and expertise.”

The effort dovetails nicely with Dematic’s focus on safety, which is the goal for all of its employees both personally and professionally. Dematic also partners with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST), an organization that works to motivate the upcoming generation of science and technology leaders and innovators by cultivating skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In addition to annual team grants and a youth scholarship, Dematic’s network of engineers collectively volunteer more than 1,000 hours of service with FIRST, serving as mentors, competition judges, and team coaches each year. Jenny Jang, the senior manager of engagement and inclusion at TK Elevator, said skills-based volunteerism is one of the focuses of its company, comprising 50,000 employees world-wide, 10,000 in the United States, and 900 in the Atlanta area. “Our people are our greatest asset, and one of the most meaningful ways we make an impact in our communities is through skill-based volunteering,” Jang said. “A core focus of our Corporate Social Responsibility strategy is advancing the industry. “We know that the future success of our business and our industry depends on developing a diverse pipeline of talented individuals who are aware of the opportunities available to them and have the skills to pursue those careers,” she said. Another initiative is the company’s STEM Tour program at the Innovation and Qualification Center (IQC), located in the Battery in Cobb County. The IQC, which is home to the tallest elevator test tower in North America, has hosted more than 3,500 students, educators, and community partners to create engagement opportunities that

connect classroom learning to industry careers. “These partnerships help students, educators, parents, and guardians understand that there are many pathways into our field, whether through engineering, skilled trades, technology, operations, or business functions,” Jang said. Other programs like TOPS 2.0, the company’s Training for Operations Supervisors program, provide a structured six-month development experience combining classroom learning, hands-on training, mentoring, and field experience to prepare future leaders. In addition, its STEP program, Sales Training for Elevator Professionals, “builds the next generation of sales talent by strengthening product knowledge, improving customer engagement, and giving real-world business experience.” “We’re intentionally building a talent pipeline that strengthens both TK Elevator and the entire vertical transportation industry,” Jang said. “Skill-based volunteering is the foundation of that effort because it allows our employees to share their expertise, upskill our current talent pool, inspire future professionals, and create opportunities for the next generation.” Jang said it also gives existing employees an opportunity to see the next generation of elevator professionals, as well as to learn from them. “We learn a lot from our students, and it has become a truly collaborative partnership between the two parties,” she said. The effort to establish a culture of volunteerism in the company is ongoing. “We are running a marathon, not a sprint,” she said. “At the end of the day, we are trying to build a culture that benefits everyone.” ROUGHDRAFT.NEWS

What is the CVC and why should companies join? By Hannah Jenkins For more than three decades, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC) has been more than just an organization that supports member companies in their strategic commitment to civic engagement and social impact (we do that too). It’s a membership of community-facing business professionals who come together to share insights, best practices, uplift one another, and strengthen strategies all while making a difference in our communities. The CVC is more than a membership. It’s a community. Founded in 1992, the CVC exists to connect corporate and nonprofit professionals who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the city we so deeply love - Atlanta. Today, the CVC is made up of more than 100 member organizations, including more than 80 corporate partners and 16 nonprofit partners. Together, we represent a diverse network of leaders, practitioners, and changemakers who share a common goal: building a brighter, better, and stronger community through collaboration. At its core, the CVC creates space for organizations to learn from one another, exchange ideas, and lock arms to tackle challenges together. We recognize that no single company, nonprofit, or individual has all the answers and can change the world. The most effective community impact efforts happen when people come together, share what they’ve learned, and collectively work toward solutions.

“Being surrounded by some of the best minds in corporate social impact keeps us informed, inspired, and connected to emerging trends and leading practices. The CVC is more than a professional network, it’s a community

that lifts one another up and helps us all do our best work.” — Michele Blondheim, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility, Aprio & CVC Board Member

In a field where the work we do is constantly evolving, that kind of connection matters. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community engagement professionals are often responsible for driving meaningful strategic impact while navigating changing community needs, limited CVC members and guests gathered at Inspire Brands for an Emerging CSR resources, and ambitious Professionals Mixer this summer. goals. Many work on small teams or independently within has to be the relationships. Serving on their organizations. The CVC provides committees is my favorite part of our something invaluable: a trusted network membership. CVC members know how of peers who understand the work and are to roll up their sleeves, get to work, and willing to help. have fun doing it! Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned leader, membership investment Another major benefit is the offers access to knowledge, resources, and educational sessions and the ability to relationships that can strengthen your keep up with the world of corporate organization’s impact strategy. Members engagement so that we, as nonprofit gain opportunities to network with peers, members, can better construct our learn from nonprofit partners, participate volunteer opportunities to fit current in specialized interest groups, and engage trends.” in programming designed specifically for - Kim Beasley, Chief Community community impact professionals. Affairs Officer, AG Rhodes The landscape is ever evolving, and so are we. We’ve hosted sessions with topics What makes the CVC unique is its ranging from AI for good to personal commitment to ensuring every voice at the influence, leadership, and purposetable is valued. While corporate partners driven storytelling. Every meeting is make up the majority of our membership, intentionally designed to equip members nonprofit partners play an equally with practical tools, fresh perspectives, and important role. They provide expertise relevant insights they can bring back to that helps members better understand their organizations. We aim to meet the community needs and where volunteers, moment that best fits our member’s needs. resources, and investments can have the greatest impact. “The biggest benefit of membership

This spirit of partnership creates an environment that’s refreshing and collaborative. Members share ideas freely, celebrate one another’s successes, and openly discuss challenges. Rather than competing, organizations work together to elevate the impact we have on the entire community. Our focus on collaboration benefits nonprofits as much as it benefits corporate members. Nonprofit organizations gain direct access to CSR leaders, opportunities to build meaningful partnerships, and have insight into evolving trends in the corporate landscape. Together, corporate and nonprofit members help each other become more effective stewards of community investment.

“The biggest benefit has been the opportunity to learn amongst peers of the industry, specifically coming from the non-profit side it’s helped me understand how it all “works” beyond the surface level.” - Malcolm Anderson, Director, Corporate Partnerships, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Simply put, the value of CVC membership extends far beyond any single event, program, or connection. It is about belonging to a network of people who care deeply about their communities and believe that lasting impact happens when we learn from one another. For current members, the CVC is a source of pride, partnership, and professional growth. For organizations considering membership, this is an invitation to join a community that is committed to helping you strengthen your impact while strengthening Atlanta. Because it takes a community to serve a community, and that’s exactly what the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta has been building since 1992.

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