One Hour, Big Impact: Our Black History Month Volunteer Event

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How Corporate Volunteering Honors Black History Month

On February 13, 2025, employees from companies across the world came together to honor Black History Month through virtual volunteering. In partnership with Defy Ventures, our volunteers reviewed resumes for justice-impacted entrepreneurs, providing them with the tools they need for a fresh start.

Virtual Volunteering: One Hour Can Make an Impact

This wasn’t just about resumes—it was about second chances. Volunteers used their skills to build confidence and open doors to new opportunities. By combining corporate volunteering with Black History Month, we created a simple yet powerful way for employees to give back in just one hour.

Employee Volunteer Voices

Here’s what some of our volunteers had to say:

• ‍Christen @ Peet's Coffee: "Thank you Defy Ventures and Percent Pledge!"‍
• Andy (She/Her) @Ciena: "This is my first time. Really excited to be a part of this!"‍
• Maria @New Relic: "This is my first time too and I'm also excited to here!"‍
• Temi @ Airship: "Thank you for the invite, this is such a great initiative to be a part of."‍
• Mandy @ onX: "Loved this! Thank you for the opportunity!"‍
• Ida @ EVgo: "Such a great cause!!"‍
• Elaine @ Meltwater: "Wonderful event. Will be participating again. Thank you!"‍
• Nick @ STACK Infrastructure: "Great Event! Thanks."‍
• Charlie @ Mediaocean: "Thank you all for hosting this, it was great!"‍
• Marc @ CSS: "Thank you Percent Pledge and Defy Ventures for a great event!"‍

These voices remind us why workplace volunteering matters—small efforts lead to big impact.

How Companies Can Keep the Momentum Going

Want to keep making a difference? Here are three simple ways:‍

Want more volunteering for your teams?

Introduce Percent Pledge to your company’s HR or CSR leaders. Or schedule a time to chat with us here.

Want to join our next event?

Reserve your spot and mark your calendar now:‍‍

• March 7, 2025: Women's History Month Community Volunteer Event‍
• April 22, 2025: Earth Day Community Volunteer Event‍
• May 20, 2025: AAPI Heritage Month Community Volunteer Event

Want to support Defy Ventures?

Go here to find more opportunities to volunteer with Defy Ventures. Or go here to support Defy Ventures by making a monetary donation.

The Power of Workplace Giving & Employee Engagement

We couldn’t have done this without Defy Ventures and the many companies that encouraged their employees to participate. Corporate social impact programs like this show how businesses can empower employees to engage in meaningful volunteering while fostering a culture of giving.

Thank you to this amazing list of teams!