CBE Cares
“Doing the Right Thing” is vital to our mission. We live this value every day through our numerous social, philanthropic, and educational initiatives. Learn how we are making strides to build up the communities in which we live and work.
CBE Cares
“Doing the Right Thing” is vital to our mission. We live this value every day through our numerous social, philanthropic, and educational initiatives. Learn how we are making strides to build up the communities in which we live and work.
Leading the Way in Supporting Our Communities
“Doing the Right Thing” is an integral part of our culture that protects our clients, but also extends outside of our offices and business hours. As a company and individual employees, we focus on providing our time, talents, and financial resources to support local charities and community organizations in towns and cities near our offices.
CBE’s Social and Philanthropic Initiatives
A few examples of our community support programs include:
Casual for a Cause
Employees donate money in order to dress casually day in and day out. Donated money goes to a local charity or non-profit organization. In a typical month, our amazing employees donate over $6,000 to designated groups.
United Way Annual Fundraiser
The month of October is dedicated to raising funds for the United Way. Historically, our employees raise an average annual donation of nearly $80,000.
Partners in Education and School Support
We sponsor great educational opportunities in local elementary schools. This includes bringing Franklin Covey’s Leader in Me program to schools. Our employees also participate in buddy programs, fundraisers, back-to-school supply collections, and mentoring students through the Junior Achievement program.
Other Philanthropic Efforts
Our employees also regularly adopt families over the holidays and stay involved in local business communities. They also support food banks, Habitat for Humanity, Boys and Girls Club, House of Hope Women’s Shelter, and Salvation Army.
2022 Volunteer Hours
Amount CBE employees have donated to local communities in 2022
Creating a sustainable growth plan for CBE’s DEI efforts
CBE has created internal systems and policies that allow diversity, equity, and inclusion to grow and flourish. These systems include a DEI Committee & Advisory Committee, DEI framework, and employee resource groups. These groups have begun a deep dive into our HR processes and established measurable goals and clearly defined key performance indicators. Additionally, CBE has implemented a cultural holiday that gives every full-time US employee eight paid hours each year they can take to celebrate culture however they choose.
Awards & Accolades
Casual for a Cause Applications
NOW OPEN!
Casual for a Cause is one of CBE’s philanthropic initiatives where employees donate money in order to dress casually every day so that donated funds can be distributed to local charities and non-profit organizations. CBE’s focus for selecting a charity is aimed for the benefit of human needs, aligns with our core values, and demonstrates fiscal responsibility. Click on the tabs below to view instructions for your region!
CBE’s New Casual for a Cause Program (Iowa)
What’s new?
- Applications will now be accepted on a quarterly basis. No more missing the annual deadline! 2023 open dates and deadlines are listed below.
- We will now award one (1) larger donation each quarter. Instead of a monthly winner, we will select one organization to award and support from each quarter’s applicants. (Note: Organizations are only eligible to receive money once a year unless no other qualified applications have been received.)
- The awarded organizations will also receive volunteer support from CBE employees during the quarter they receive their donation. That’s right, not only will the recipient organization receive a monetary contribution, but we will also work with the organization to offer volunteer support from CBE employees. It’s our way of further supporting the local charities and non-profits we know can benefit from human capital as well!
Application open dates & deadlines:
- Quarter 1 – Opens: January 24 | Deadline: 11:59 pm February 13
- Quarter 2 – Opens: March 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm April 7
- Quarter 3 – Opens: June 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm July 7
- Quarter 4 – Opens: September 26 | Deadline: 11:59 pm October 6
Organizations that will be considered for funding:
- A tax-exempt, non-profit entity, classified by the IRS as 501(c)3
- Maintains a physical presence and address in the state of Iowa, preferably in the Cedar Valley
- Provides proof of how these funds will demonstrate an impact to the community
- Submits the Casual for a Cause Application form by the quarterly deadline, completed by an employee, board member, or volunteer of the organization
CBE Casual for a Cause will not consider requests:
- That benefit a specific religious organization
- For sporting events or athletic teams
- Political groups
- Specific fundraisers (golf outings, 5Ks, galas)
- Animal care/salvation organizations
- School fundraisers
- Trade associations
- That benefit a specific family or individual
Please return completed application and required documentation to:
Madelyn Ridgeway
CBE Companies
1309 Technology Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Email questions to: Madelyn.Ridgeway@cbecompanies.com
CBE’s Casual for a Cause Program (Texas)
What’s new?
- Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis. No more missing the annual deadline! 2023 open dates and deadlines are listed below.
- We will award one (1) donation each quarter. We will select one organization to award and support from each quarter’s applicants. (Note: Organizations are only eligible to receive money once a year unless no other qualified applications have been received.)
Application open dates & deadlines:
- Quarter 1 – Opens: January 24 | Deadline: 11:59 pm February 13
- Quarter 2 – Opens: March 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm April 7
- Quarter 3 – Opens: June 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm July 7
- Quarter 4 – Opens: September 26 | Deadline: 11:59 pm October 6
Organizations that will be considered for funding:
- A tax-exempt, non-profit entity, classified by the IRS as 501(c)3
- Maintains a physical presence and address in the state of Texas, preferably in the New Braunfels area
- Provides proof of how these funds will demonstrate an impact to the community
- Submits the Casual for a Cause Application form by the quarterly deadline, completed by an employee, board member, or volunteer of the organization
CBE Casual for a Cause will not consider requests:
- That benefit a specific religious organization
- For sporting events or athletic teams
- Political groups
- Specific fundraisers (golf outings, 5Ks, galas)
- Animal care/salvation organizations
- School fundraisers
- Trade associations
- That benefit a specific family or individual
Please return completed application and required documentation to:
Madelyn Ridgeway
CBE Companies
1309 Technology Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Email questions to: Madelyn.Ridgeway@cbecompanies.com
CBE’s Casual for a Cause Program (Tennessee)
What’s new?
- Applications will be accepted on a quarterly basis. No more missing the annual deadline! 2023 open dates and deadlines are listed below.
- We will award one (1) donation each quarter. We will select one organization to award and support from each quarter’s applicants. (Note: Organizations are only eligible to receive money once a year unless no other qualified applications have been received.)
Application open dates & deadlines:
- Quarter 1 – Opens: January 24 | Deadline: 11:59 pm February 13
- Quarter 2 – Opens: March 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm April 7
- Quarter 3 – Opens: June 27 | Deadline: 11:59 pm July 7
- Quarter 4 – Opens: September 26 | Deadline: 11:59 pm October 6
Organizations that will be considered for funding:
- A tax-exempt, non-profit entity, classified by the IRS as 501(c)3
- Maintains a physical presence and address in the state of Tennessee, preferably in the Clarksville area
- Provides proof of how these funds will demonstrate an impact to the community
- Submits the Casual for a Cause Application form by the quarterly deadline, completed by an employee, board member, or volunteer of the organization
CBE Casual for a Cause will not consider requests:
- That benefit a specific religious organization
- For sporting events or athletic teams
- Political groups
- Specific fundraisers (golf outings, 5Ks, galas)
- Animal care/salvation organizations
- School fundraisers
- Trade associations
- That benefit a specific family or individual
Please return completed application and required documentation to:
Madelyn Ridgeway
CBE Companies
1309 Technology Parkway
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Email questions to: Madelyn.Ridgeway@cbecompanies.com
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