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8am™ community impact

Doing good is part of how we operate

We believe strong companies strengthen the communities around them. That belief guides how we support our customers in moments that matter, how we invest in our people, and how we give back to the places we live and work. We focus on thoughtful action and long‑term outcomes, not one‑time gestures.

Six volunteers wearing white ‘8am cares’ shirts stand along a riverbank holding trash bags and cleanup tools during a community river cleanup.

Making it measurable

Turning intention into impact

$43k

donated by staff in 2025

80

nonprofit organizations supported through Amplify Austin

$11k

donated to Ronald McDonald House, with over 50% matched by 8am

500

activity kits delivered to hospitals for Happy Wheels Carts

Our approach

Our three principles for community impact

Show up when it matters most

We support people in times of need. When large‑scale events impact our customers or their communities, we look for ways to help responsibly and at scale. This may include nonprofit partnerships, coordinated volunteer efforts, or collective giving initiatives aligned with our mission.

Give with intention

To stay fair, consistent, and aligned with our values, 8am focuses on structured programs and long-term nonprofit partnerships rather than individual or political donations.

Doing good isn’t an add-on

Community impact at 8am goes beyond a single program or moment. By embedding charitable giving and community support into our culture, we make doing good part of how we do business—today and for the long term.

In 2025, our employees supported 90 organizations

Austin Pets Alive logoRespond Against Violence logoPartnerships for Children logoSusan G. Komen Foundation logo

How we support communities

Creating meaningful ways for our people to get involved

We support communities through a mix of philanthropy, service, and coordinated giving, including:

  • Company‑wide volunteer efforts that bring teams together around shared causes

  • Long‑term nonprofit partnerships aligned with our mission and values

  • Coordinated support during natural disasters and large‑scale crises

  • Employee‑driven giving, including volunteer time and charitable matching

Two women stand in front of an ‘Amigos Casa Ronald’ wall holding a certificate from 8am, representing a partnership with Fundación Casa Ronald McDonald Colombia.

8am employee giving organization

Doing good through 8am Cares

8am Cares is our company‑wide philanthropic program and a key pillar of our community impact strategy.

Through 8am Cares, the 8Team participates in volunteer opportunities, nonprofit partnerships, and employee‑led giving initiatives throughout the year.

8am cares logo

Questions or partnership ideas?

While we cannot support individual causes, we remain committed to mission-aligned partnerships that strengthen the communities we share. If you have questions or partnership ideas, please reach out to our team.

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