Corporate Social Responsibility

At Benesch, our commitment to making a difference in communities across the country goes beyond our project work. Every year, our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) team works to facilitate a wide range of philanthropic activities and initiatives to further serve our mission of helping communities. Our passion drives us to donate our time and talents to worthy causes that further connect us to the people we serve every day.
In 2024, Benesch employees partnered with local and national organizations to help foster stronger, more resilient communities. Efforts ranged from food and toy drives to park clean ups and monetary donations. Scroll down to learn more!
Tallying it up
In 2024, our company-wide CSR efforts added up to…

Our Charity Champions Make a Difference—One Office at a Time
Throughout the year, employees are encouraged to participate in community service activities both individually and as part of office events. At the end of the year, we add up the hours and name one office our “Charity Champion”!
Our Allentown office contributed the most hours and is our Charity Champion for the fourth year in a row! Our champs spent over 1,658 hours volunteering their time to help lead Boy Scout troops, coach t-ball, chair community and industry committees, and so much more.
In other parts of the country, our employees were hard at work too! In 2024, we collectively logged 8,019 hours. From pitching in at community events to packing meals for kids in need, our employees’ efforts made a difference in dozens of communities.

Fall Food Drive
Every November, our CSR Committee hosts a company-wide food drive to collect canned goods and cash donations for local food pantries ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. This year, we collected the equivalent of 34,747 items! Our Franklin and Chicago offices were our top donors.

Doubling the Impact
Benesch helps employees’ generous giving go even further with a dollar-for-dollar match on charitable donations. Last year, 251 matching gift requests were granted. Employees donated a total of $43,039—all of which was matched by Benesch.
In addition, seven divisions within the company worked with the CSR committee to donate a total of $19,500 through our Division Specific Initiatives program.

Supporting the Next Generation
Our summer internship program allows students to work side-by-side with industry professionals while receiving the training and resources to develop a well-rounded set of skills. At the end of the summer, participants are invited to apply for our scholarship program. This year, Benesch awarded 65 students with $1,000 scholarships.
Click below to see the list of recipients and to learn more about our internship program.
End-of-Year Giving
Each December, Benesch selects three charitable organizations to receive a portion of a $10,000 year-end donation. To help distribute the funds, we invite our professional and personal contacts to share in the joy of giving by casting votes for the organization of their choice.

$4,000 Donated

$3,500 Donated

$2,500 Donated
Stepping into 2025
None of this would have been possible without the support of our over 1,000 employees. Their tireless efforts to make a difference in communities across the country is beyond inspiring! With 2025 underway, we are excited to continue our CSR efforts and increase our impact.
Click below to explore how Benesch gives back to communities across the country and our industry.