5 ways Amazon is giving back to communities across the US
Check out highlights from our Community Impact Reports.
We focus on building long-term, innovative programs that have a lasting, positive impact.
We're working side-by-side with community partners to increase access to affordable housing, alleviate hunger, strengthen education, and help those impacted by natural disasters when they occur.
We seek to encourage students from underserved communities to learn computer science and someday pursue careers in technology or other in-demand jobs of the future by providing access to quality computer science education opportunities. Our signature Amazon Future Engineer program is designed to inspire, educate, and prepare students from childhood through college.
Amazon’s housing fund is providing more than $3.6 billion in below-market loans and grants to preserve and create more than 35,000 affordable homes for individuals and families earning moderate to low incomes in the Puget Sound, National Capital, and Nashville regions. As many communities across the U.S. face an affordable housing shortage, we’re committing our resources to increase the supply of long-term, affordable homes for low to moderate-income residents.
Amazon is committed to playing our part by donating delivery services to help food banks and nonprofits get meals to the doorsteps of people in need.
Amazon’s disaster relief and response efforts utilize its global logistics and AWS cloud technology to help those in need when disasters strike.
Tens of thousands of Amazon employees participated in its Global Month of Volunteering to help drive positive change globally.
Amazon in communities
With more than 80,000 full- and part-time employees in the Puget Sound region—home to our first global headquarters—Amazon continues to invest in the community, to help power the local economy, and to provide good paying jobs with leading benefits. Learn more about the opportunities for our employees and our commitment to the place we call home.
When we announced that our second headquarters would be coming to Arlington, Virginia, in 2018, we made a commitment to be among the most trusted companies in the region. From boosting local jobs and small businesses to expanding affordable housing and supporting Virginia nonprofits, transit, and community projects, we are proud to call Virginia home and to continue being a great neighbor.
We continuously invest in communities where Amazon data centers are located by creating local jobs, generating economic growth, providing skills training and education, and unlocking opportunities for local businesses and suppliers. We also establish sustainability initiatives and develop engagement programs in collaboration with local organizations.
Latest Community news
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
Amazon leverages its logistics expertise to help millions of families access nutritious food when and where they need it most.
We are coordinating with first responders, nonprofit partners, and relief agencies to help flood-impacted communities.
When hurricanes, wildfires, or other natural disasters strike, Amazon quickly meets community needs.
