Over the course of a year, the Day One blog captures moments that add up to tell the larger story of Amazon’s connection with its customers, employees, and communities around the world.

Amazon is guided by four principles: customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking.

New Alexa skill supports teens dealing with major stressors.

We're supporting the local community with what we call "Right Now Needs," which includes increasing access to food, shelter, and basic goods for children and their families, as well as inspiring and educating kids to try computer science and coding.

By teaming with our passionate employees, we hope to have a greater impact on housing and homelessness in our HQ regions of Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

The science behind eating a good breakfast in order to 'learn and be curious’ in class.

Check out never-before-seen sketches of the new Mary's Place permanent shelter at Amazon.

St. Mary's Center reached their $1 million donation match from Amazon.

The challenges of homelessness, poverty, and joblessness often seem overwhelmingly difficult to overcome.

With applications now open for Amazon Future Engineer scholarships, one of last year's recipients talks about her drive to excel and her hope that she can inspire other students.

How Amazon is helping increase access to computer science education for teachers and students in remote Alaskan villages.

Amazon’s donation to Seattle University expands opportunities in computer science.

Until January 15, we’re seeking requests from nonprofit literary organizations for grants that will be awarded in 2020.

Innovation takes place as a part of everyday work. Everyone at Amazon is a builder, and everyone is here because of their desire to deconstruct, and create, on behalf of our customers.

By offering logistical assistance and teams of volunteers, Amazon is committed to providing post-disaster relief in areas where customers and employees live and work.

Amazon Fulfillment’s primary giving is focused on our neighbors in immediate need, particularly families fighting homelessness and hunger. We are also focused on providing resources to the next generation of innovators and helping ignite a lifelong passion for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). In addition, we listen to our fulfillment employees’ suggestions for local causes near and dear to their hearts and give to organizations in their local communities that have impact.

Through AmazonSmile Charity Lists, customers can purchase and donate items to the charities they support.

Hint: it's an Australian tree fern.