Sparking Change in Our Communities

DDI and our associates contribute time, money and training to improve lives worldwide

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With 42 offices in 26 countries around the world, DDI is in a position to positively impact many communities. Whether organizing creative fundraisers to support major charitable organizations, sending a group of employees to present gifts to orphans, or providing complimentary leadership training through our U-SPARK program, DDI and its employees give back in many ways. And, on top of our company-based initiatives, a staggering number of employees are personally involved in a wide range of initiatives.

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Here is a sampling of DDI’s commitment to our communities.

DDI-sponsored initiatives

United Way (USA)
American Cancer Society (USA)
New Choices/New Options program to help distressed people transition back to the workforce (USA)
Dress for Success (USA)
Leadership Pittsburgh (USA)
Operation "Thinking of You" (USA)
Pro Bono services to East Berkshire Women’s Aid to help victims of domestic abuse (UK)
Comic Relief (UK)
Slough Business Community Partnership (UK)
Hogar de la Misericordia children’s shelter (Mexico)
Reforestamos Mexico (Mexico)
Hogar Arco Iris de Jesus children’s shelter (Mexico)
Casa Hogar Pas children’s shelter (Mexico)
Fundraising for victims of the Victorian Bushfire tragedy (Australia)
Volunteer for local orphanage (India)

Of their own accord, DDI associates:

Support hunger relief locally and in Haiti
Raise awareness of and support prevention of child abuse
Visit senior care homes and orphanages
Volunteer for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
Donate professional expertise to Urban League of Pittsburgh
Raise funds to feed Bangladeshi refugees
Give time as Big Brothers, Big Sisters and mentors
Support local rotary clubs
Raise funds for cancer care and research
Volunteer time for synagogue and church youth groups
Coach special needs sports
Tutor immigrants to the US in English
Volunteer for grassroots community clean-up programs
Serve on the boards of non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts, at risk youth, and conservation
Fundraise and volunteer for animal welfare and rescue organizations
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity