Crowley Cares Serving Communities in Every Corner
At Crowley, being an outstanding corporate citizen of the world is more than a promise — it’s a practice embedded in everything we do. Through Crowley Cares, our employee-driven volunteerism and giving program, we aim to build, support and elevate the communities we serve. Across regions, our people lead initiatives that address local needs, guided by the core pillars of education, inclusive excellence, environmental sustainability, and community health and wellness.
From Alaska to Central America, our employees are empowered to pursue projects and causes close to their hearts. Our Crowley Cares efforts reach every corner of our operation and are a cornerstone of our commitment to creating a more connected world.
Empowering Education and Shaping the Future in Jacksonville
In Florida, Crowley’s BRIDGE business resource group (BRG) welcomes the emerging class of maritime and logistics leaders through its Beyond School Walls partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida. In 2024, the BRG expanded its corporate citizenship initiative to include students from KIPP Academy, doubling the number of high school students in the program.
The initiative introduces students to the maritime and logistics industries through hands-on experience and one-on-one mentorship with professionals at Crowley. The students in the program visited our JAXPORT terminal and participated in BRIDGE-led workshops to learn about career opportunities. Beyond skill-building, this program creates pathways to a fulfilling career guided by mentors who were once in their shoes.
The program is also a highlight for Crowley employees. They create lasting connections and foster opportunities for young adults facing barriers to fulfilling and sustainable careers.
For Crowley, this initiative reflects the company’s commitment to education as a cornerstone of community growth, aligning with our mission to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders.
Herman Williams
Senior Analyst, Treasury and BRIDGE BRG co-chair
“I strongly believe that sometimes you must become the person you needed most when you were young. I grew up without many strong male influences, so I told myself that when I got older, I would try to be a constant in a young man’s life to help them navigate life as best I could. Mentoring makes me want to be better each day, so I can help mentees be better each day.”
Katherine Pinto
Central America’s Corporate Event Planner and Crowley Cares Lead in El Salvador
“Supporting the Salvadoran community through Crowley has been an invaluable experience. This year, at Make a Difference Day El Salvador, we welcomed 200+ beneficiaries, sharing games, laughter, and fun. Using Volunteer Time Off for meaningful Crowley Cares projects reminds me of our positive impact and inspires me to keep contributing.”
Leslie Boedigheimer
Administrator, Pricing – Crowley Fuels, Alaska
“Volunteering lets me give back to the community in meaningful ways, supporting local causes that resonate with both my personal values and with Crowley’s mission. It’s rewarding to see the positive impact on those we help while enhancing our company’s commitment to social responsibility — a shared purpose I’m proud to support.”
Strengthening Communities Across Central America
Central America, employee-led committees led the charge during this year’s Make a Difference Day, where each country across the region comes together to participate in volunteer outreach initiatives.
During Make a Difference Day, teams in Nicaragua and El Salvador focused on uplifting children in need by volunteering at Casa Hogar Acahualinca and Fundación Redentor. Our teams organized days filled with games, raffles and meals to help the children feel empowered and celebrated.
Meanwhile, in Guatemala, our team worked with Fundación Fares, a home for cancer patients. Through funds provided by Crowley Cares, the team donated a washing machine to the foundation and supplemented the gift with a supply drive for food and cleaning supplies for the center.
The region’s commitment to volunteerism extends past Make a Difference Day with the Mi Gente BRG’s Mi Gente Cares for Mi Gente campaign. This campaign features volunteer and engagement opportunities that align with the BRG’s mission of uplifting Latino communities. Since Crowley began, its mission focused on its people and a shared passion for an inclusive and supportive culture. The work of our Mi Gente BRG exemplifies the best of this mindset and sets the standard for teamwork, community care and generosity.
Fighting Hunger in Alaska
In Alaska, where one in eight seniors face hunger, the Crowley Fuels team has been essential in addressing food insecurity. Partnering with the Food Bank of Alaska, the Fuels team packed and distributed over 500 food boxes as part of the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, which serves thousands of low-income seniors each month.
The team’s involvement doesn’t stop with volunteer hours. Crowley contributed $25,000 to the Food Bank, which helped provide over 75,000 meals to families and individuals across the state, ensuring that vulnerable Alaskans have the necessary nourishment.
For the Fuels team, this work is deeply personal. For Crowley, it exemplifies our company’s mission to connect and provide people with the resources needed to address the most pressing issues facing their communities.
Promoting Community Health in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, Crowley Cares focused on initiatives prioritizing health and wellness for vulnerable people. Through financial support to organizations and events, like the San Patricio Family 5K hosted by Sociedad Pro Hospital del Niño, our team bolstered organizations providing resources and care for children with disabilities and their families. This event brought together Crowley employees, families and community members to run and walk — raising awareness of the needs of these children.
Our Puerto Rico team proudly supported the organization and its cause, participating in a 5K, underscoring another pillar of Crowley Cares’ mission. Promoting community health and wellness is significant because when people care for their mental and physical health, they show up as their best selves for their family, friends and colleagues at Crowley and beyond.
Uplifting Communities Across Our Operation
Through Crowley Cares, we empower our employees to lead, collaborate and make a difference in the communities they live in and serve. As our employees continue to give their time, talents and resources to the causes that drive them, Crowley remains committed to providing the platform for them to make a meaningful impact on where we operate and serve.
Crowley offers rewarding careers for professionals looking to join a company that prioritizes safety and innovation while providing competitive wages, opportunities to advance and the choice to join a hard-working team building a sustainable future.
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