As a global company, our commitment to social responsibility stretches around the globe. Dow people have always reached out to help our extended family, but it is in our own communities – with our friends and neighbors – that we really roll up our sleeves and get to work.
From building homes to mentoring children, our employees volunteer their time and talents to make a difference. We support and encourage the grassroots efforts or our employees, and encourage you to learn more about how Dow people are lending a helping hand in Michigan communities through Dow Promise, Habitat for Humanity and United Way.
Dow Promise
It started as a vision – the vision of Dow employees to positively impact African-American communities near Dow locations, where economic and educational challenges may be barriers to success. It was also a promise to give something back to kids and their communities.
Since its creation in 2000, Dow Promise has evolved from a promise into a lasting relationship that supports Dow's commitment to the principles of Sustainable Development, and more importantly, social responsibility.
Dow Promise supports non-profit programs that demonstrate one of the following:
- A clear need in the city or community where Dow has a presence
- A chance to help pre-college students discover the wonders of science
- Support of a project or program involving science, engineering, business or a related area where Dow needs talented people
- An opportunity to sustain and enhance the environment
Habitat for Humanity of Midland, Saginaw and Bay Counties
Dow’s relationship with Habitat for Humanity began in the early 1980s. Since then, Dow has contributed millions in financial and product support. Thousands of our employees have volunteered their time to help with local builds and other Habitat activities over the past 25-plus years. In 2008, more than 700 Dow employees, contractors and family members helped revitalize a neighborhood in Saginaw via the Dow/Habitat Neighborhood Revitalization Project.
United Way
Dow employees lead the effort to bring community needs in mid-Michigan to the attention of other Dow employees. The United Way program in mid-Michigan focuses on broad employee communications and personal invitations to help meet challenging community goals.
The United Way campaign succeeds at Dow because it encourages employee involvement at every level of campaign planning. The message is clear. The people that United Way helps are our neighbors, our friends, and so very often, our families.
