Open Heart, Open Road™
Estes' Charitable Giving Program
We believe in giving back to the communities where we live, work, and serve. That’s why we created Open Heart, Open Road™, Estes’ community involvement program. One great example is our annual Employee-Directed Giving campaign. Employee votes determine how we allocate our donations among national charitable organizations that support a variety of causes, ranging from health research to conserving America’s forests and grasslands.
The 10 charitable organizations we will support in 2025 through the Employee-Directed Giving campaign are:
Active Minds is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization changing the culture around mental health awareness and education for young adults. The organization’s programs, education, research, and advocacy reach over 8+ million youth and young adults ages 14-25. Their work is creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. The organization’s mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision of ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. ACS is the only organization working to improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure everyone can prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Click here to Volunteer or Donate to the American Cancer Society.
The mission of the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. This chronic disease is one of the fastest growing in the world, with an estimated 1.2 million people newly diagnosed with diabetes in America each year. Through research, advocacy, and education, the ADA aims to improve the quality of life for everyone affected by diabetes.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health through public education and community programs, develops suicide prevention through research and advocacy, and provides support for those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states, DC and Puerto Rico, with programs and events nationwide.
The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been at the forefront of animal rescue and protection since its founding as the first animal welfare organization in North America. For more than 150 years, ASPCA has led the way in fighting cruelty, rescuing and securing adoptions for animals in need, and driving significant legislative change that protects their lives and welfare—ultimately transforming how Americans value and care for animals.
Children's Miracle Network unites people, partners and programs to raise urgently needed funds for children’s hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. As the leading charity impacting children’s healthcare, Children’s Miracle Network helps hospitals meet their most critical needs—from life-changing care and advanced equipment to innovative research and family support. For more than 40 years, Children’s Miracle Network has been a symbol of hope, elevating possibilities for every child in need of care.
The National Forest Foundation (NFF) works on behalf of the American public to inspire personal and meaningful connections to our National Forests, the centerpiece of America’s public lands. Working closely with the U.S. Forest Service, the NFF forges partnerships and kindles donor support to address the most pressing needs on National Forests. Thanks to partnerships, the National Forest Foundation has planted over 33 million trees across U.S. National Forests in response to wildfires and other disturbances.
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit dedicated to building strong, stable, and secure military families by providing critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services. Operation Homefront acknowledges military family’s sacrifices and assists them during times of need. Their programs are designed to ensure that military families can thrive in the communities they’ve worked so hard to protect.
Special Olympics is a global movement to end discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities. Through their programs, Special Olympics fosters acceptance of all people through the power of sport and programming in education, health and leadership. With over four million athletes and Unified Sports® partners and one million coaches and volunteers in 200 countries, Special Olympics delivers more than 30 Olympic-type sports and nearly 50,000 games and competitions every year.
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