2024 ANNUAL REPORT
Thank you for standing alongside us in the fight against hunger. Together, we're building brighter futures for children and families in Boulder and Broomfield counties.
Kim Da Silva CEO, Community Food Share
UNITED IN PURPOSE
Dear Partners and Supporters,
As we celebrate CoreGiving’s fifth year in operation, we are more united than ever in our shared purpose: to end child hunger. This milestone offers us an opportunity to reflect on how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go. Through the collective strength of our community, we have gained deeper clarity about our unique role in this movement and how we can best contribute to a world where every child has access to the food and nutrition they need to thrive.
Our community is the heart of CoreGiving a group of individuals and organizations dedicated to caring for our neighbors and strengthening our local communities. This year, we have made significant strides together: surpassing our fundraising goal, expanding CoreGiving Day, enabling more meals through grants and volunteer efforts, and deepening our partnerships with hunger-relief organizations. We’ve also forged new connections—each one enhancing our collective impact in the fight against child hunger.
Hunger in America remains a pressing issue. For too many families, incomes are stretched thin and one unexpected expense or emergency can leave them struggling to meet their basic needs. For millions,
including those devastated by natural disasters like hurricanes Helene and Milton, livelihoods can be changed in an instant, adding to the urgency of our work. In the face of these challenges, CoreGiving’s commitment to alleviating hunger remains steadfast.
Our vision is clear: we believe in the power of collective action to drive lasting impact. We can make a real difference when we come together with a shared sense of purpose. Our journey is well underway, and we’re excited to build on our strong foundation, driven by a deep commitment to achieving meaningful progress in the years ahead.
Thank you for your generous contributions of time and resources. Together, we are proving that when we are united in purpose, there is no limit to the impact we can make.
With heartfelt gratitude,
Bridget O’Connell Executive Director, CoreGiving
A COLLECT IVE CALL TO ACT ION
OUR MISSION
Nearly 14 million children in the U.S. face hunger, according to the USDA’s annual food security report. That’s 1 in 5 children whose families lack consistent access to enough food for active, healthy living.
CoreGiving brings together a unique network of companies, foundations and individuals, uniting their strengths and resources to drive meaningful change. By harnessing the collective power of this network, we amplify our impact to address hunger on a larger scale and increase access to healthy, affordable food for more families.
We combat child hunger through grants and volunteerism, partnering with hunger relief organizations to ensure children and their families have the nourishment they need to thrive.
We are deeply grateful for everyone who has joined our movement and helped it grow. Your support has already made a lasting impact, and together, we’re excited for the incredible possibilities ahead to fight hunger and ensure children have the nourishment they need to reach their full potential.
OUR VISION
We believe in the power of collective action to drive lasting impact. We aim to unite a global community of businesses, partners, and supporters to multiply our impact in the fight against child hunger. Through shared purpose and the strength of scale, we envision a future where every child has the nourishment they need to thrive.
April Housing joined as a leadership partner 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 MEASURING OUR PROGRESS, MULTIPLYING OUR IMPACT
ShopCore Properties and LivCor teamed up with CoreGiving
7 more Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies joined as leadership partners
The growth CoreGiving has achieved is a testament to the power of collective action, and American Campus Communities is proud to be a part of it. These numbers represent real impact children and families gaining access to the food they need to thrive. Looking forward, this impact will continue to multiply as more supporters join our movement.
Rob Palleschi Vice Chairman, CoreGiving CEO, American Campus Communities
American Campus Communities and Preferred Apartment Communities joined as leadership partners
$4.4M+ $4.6M+
EQ Office and QTS joined as leadership partners
Volunteers Engaged 1,000+ 2,100+ 2,400+ 3,000+
DRIVING CHANGE TOGET HER
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS
Through their generous support, our leadership partners make it possible for 100% of others’ donations to go directly toward funding meals through our hunger-relief partners. By covering our operating expenses, they enable us to focus entirely on expanding our impact.
We prioritize communities where their employees and customers live and work, often forming charitable partnerships based on local insights and recommendations—ensuring that our collective efforts create lasting change where it’s needed most.
BLACKSTONE GIVES BACK CHALLENGE
CoreGiving was honored to earn second place in the Blackstone Gives Back Challenge, a competition where employees and for the first time, portfolio company CEOs pitched on behalf of nonprofits for grant funding.
Nominated by our leadership partners, Alice Carr, CEO of April Housing, and Luke Petherbridge, CEO of Link Logistics, took the stage at the 2024 Blackstone CEO Conference, presenting CoreGiving’s mission to an audience of over 200 global leaders. Their compelling pitch secured a $125,000 grant, further fueling our fight against child hunger.
CoreGiving exemplifies the gold standard for how companies and their networks can unite to drive meaningful change. Their collective giving model not only provides critical hunger relief but also fosters a deep sense of purpose and engagement across organizations.
It’s inspiring to see the impact they’ve achieved by bringing business and philanthropy together in such a powerful way.
Maura Pally Executive Director Blackstone Charitable Foundation
4TH ANNUAL COREGIVING DAY
CoreGiving Day marked a milestone as we expanded our impact worldwide. With international volunteers joining for the first time, participation grew by 39% and partnerships with hunger-relief organizations increased by 29%. Together, we served in 17 more cities across six additional countries, increasing our vital support to communities and families in need.
Additionally, five more companies united through CoreGiving Day, reinforcing the power of collective action to fight hunger on a global scale.
CoreGiving Day has been a key part of efforts to end hunger through our Community Impact initiatives. In 2024, it was exciting to see our QTS teams in England and the Netherlands come together on CoreGiving Day with their U.S. counterparts, united across geographies in a shared mission to fight hunger. These initiatives strengthen our global culture of giving and amplify the collective impact we can have in the communities where we live, work, and operate.
Dave Murray Senior Vice President of Community Impact QTS
Volunteers
3,000 + 80 +
Cities
7
12,000 +
Countries Continents Services Hours
90 +
Hunger-relief Partners
4 1 M +
Meals Enabled
INSPIRING GENEROSITY
In 2024, our community came together like never before, rallying around creative fundraising events and campaigns to support our mission. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and partners, we raised over $4.6M, surpassing our goal of $4.4M and achieving 4% growth year over year. Here, we celebrate a few standout leaders and memorable moments that inspired so many to give.
4% GROWTH
year over year
It was incredible to see LivCorians channel our Good Neighbor energy year-round, supporting CoreGiving through both new and beloved fundraising events and campaigns.
Setting up automatic donations was simple, and knowing my support is making a consistent impact on children and families is incredibly rewarding. It’s an easy way for many of us to give, but the difference it makes is significant. Liz Reedy Revantage’s CoreGiving Captain
Our team takes great pride in competing in Bracket Battle and was ecstatic to win the coveted trophy for the second year in a row, achieving the highest engagement percentage among participating companies!
Zach Bracken and Sue Lee LivCor’s CoreGiving Co-captains
Victoria Scotti April Housing’s CoreGiving Captain
CHANGING LIVES THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS
In 2024, CoreGiving awarded grants to 89 hunger-relief organizations across 25 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, enabling them to provide nutritious meals to children and families in need. Among them, 16 organizations received CoreGiving grants for the first time, expanding our collective reach and impact in the fight against hunger.
ARIZONA
St. Mary’s Food Bank | Phoenix
CALIFORNIA
Alameda County Community Food Bank | Oakland
Community Action Partnership Orange County Food Bank | Garden Grove
Feeding America Riverside – San Bernardino | Riverside
Feeding San Diego | San Diego
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank | San Diego
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank | Los Angeles
North County LGBTQ Resource Center | Oceanside
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services | Sacramento
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County | Irvine*
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose
SF-Marin Food Bank | San Francisco
Westside Food Bank | Santa Monica*
COLORADO
Community Food Share | Louisville
Food Bank of the Rockies | Denver
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Capital Area Food Bank | D.C.
FLORIDA
Feeding Northeast Florida | Jacksonville
Feeding South Florida | Pembroke Park
Feeding Tampa Bay | Tampa
Metropolitan Ministries | Tampa
Palm Beach County Food Bank | Lake Worth Beach
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Orlando
GEORGIA
Atlanta Community Food Bank | Atlanta
Duluth Cooperative Ministry Inc | Duluth*
Food Well Alliance | Atlanta
The I-58 Mission | Senoia*
The Lawrenceville Cooperative Ministry | Lawrenceville
North Gwinnett Cooperative Inc | Buford
StreetWise Georgia | Lawrenceville
Urban Recipe | Atlanta
HAWAII
Hawaii Foodbank | Honolulu
Maui Food Bank | Wailuku
ILLINOIS
Edward G. Irvin Foundation | Chicago
Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago
Northern Illinois Food Bank | Geneva
Nourishing Hope | Chicago
Pilsen Food Pantry | Chicago*
INDIANA
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana, Inc. | Indianapolis
KENTUCKY
Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville
Dare to Care Food Bank | Louisville
MARYLAND
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore | Baltimore
MASSACHUSETTS
Food For Free | Cambridge
Margaret Fuller Neighborhood House | Cambridge*
Rosie's Place | Boston*
MINNESOTA
Every Meal | Roseville
Feed My Starving Children | Coon Rapids
MISSOURI
Harvesters – The Community Food Network | Kansas City
NEVADA
Food Bank of Northern Nevada | Sparks
Three Square | Las Vegas
NEW JERSEY
Community FoodBank of New Jersey | Hillside
Franklin Food Bank | Somerset
Nutley Family Service Bureau | Nutley
NEW YORK
The Battery Conservancy | New York*
The Bowery Mission | New York*
City Harvest, Inc. | Brooklyn
Food Bank For New York City | New York
Part of the Solution, Inc. | Bronx
The RIVER FUND New York | Richmond Hill
NORTH CAROLINA
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina | Raleigh
MANNA FoodBank | Mills River*
Nourish Up | Charlotte
OHIO
Healthy New Albany | New Albany*
IPM Food Pantry | Cincinnati
Mid-Ohio Food Collective | Grove City
OREGON
Oregon Food Bank | Portland
PENNSYLVANIA
The Attic Youth Center | Philadelphia
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank | Harrisburg
Kids Against Hunger United | Broomall
Philabundance | Philadelphia
Second Harvest Food Bank | Nazareth
Share Food Program | Philadelphia
TENNESSEE
Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee | Nashville
TEXAS
Brother Bill's Helping Hand | Dallas*
Central Texas Food Bank | Austin
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank | El Paso
Houston Food Bank | Houston
Kids’ Meals Inc. | Houston
Minnie’s Food Pantry | Plano*
North Texas Food Bank | Plano
San Antonio Food Bank | San Antonio
Tarrant Area Food Bank | Fort Worth
UTAH
Utah Food Bank | Salt Lake City
VIRGINIA
Feed More | Richmond
Food for Others | Fairfax*
Loudoun Hunger Relief | Leesburg
WASHINGTON
Food Lifeline | Seattle*
Northwest Harvest | Seattle
Pike Market Food Bank | Seattle*
*New partner
Supporting CoreGiving has always been important to me, but this year reinforced just how critical our collective work is. Preparing our properties and rescheduling our local CoreGiving Day event due to Hurricane Milton was a powerful reminder of why we give and serve. When disaster strikes, communities rely on food banks, and I’m proud to be part of a company and a cause that step up when it matters most.
DISASTER RELIEF
In late September, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region, causing widespread devastation across Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. MANNA FoodBank, the first and only food bank in Feeding America's network to experience a total loss, saw its two warehouses, equipment, food, IT infrastructure, and revenue-generating Reclamation Center wiped out. Less than two weeks later, Hurricane Milton brought further destruction to Florida.
In the wake of disasters, financial contributions are the most efficient way to enable local organizations to quickly support affected communities. CoreGiving was proud to make its first donation to MANNA FoodBank in western North Carolina and to provide financial support to our long-time partners across Florida, who either assisted local families directly or supplied resources to their peer food banks to distribute food, water, and other essentials.
Luci Smith, Link Logistics
Through strong partnerships with hunger-relief organizations, CoreGiving helps ensure that children and families have access to nutritious food when they need it most. From after-school and weekend meal programs to in-school markets, summer meals, and community food distributions, our partners provide critical support that nourishes futures and strengthens communities.
Harnessing the power of collaboration,
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank runs Food Bank University, a program designed to strengthen its network of more than 450 nonprofit partners that distribute food directly to individuals and families. Through education and training, the program equips these organizations with the tools and resources needed to serve their communities effectively and efficiently, enhancing the collective fight against hunger across San Diego County.
Each week, Blessings rely on free and nutritious, kidweekend. This Real Estate portfolio children in Chicago, on CoreGiving in a community bag included a kids that their
Produce Pals, a unique partnership between City Harvest and New York City schools, combines nutrition and culinary education with free produce distribution. This initiative empowers students and families with the knowledge and ingredients to create healthy, affordable meals at home.
"We make sure the food from City Harvest goes straight to our families, which goes straight to our students, so they're getting that nutrition," said the principal of PS 177 Elementary School in Brooklyn. is another way that our school can come full circle really help our families, not just with education, but support their food needs at home."
Blessings in a Backpack provides children who and reduced-price school meals with bags of -friendly food to sustain them over the year, analysts and interns from Blackstone portfolio companies assembled 2,000 bags for Chicago, while IDG team members came together Day to pack another 2,000 bags for children community near Boston. Along with healthy food, each a handwritten note from a volunteer, reminding community cares about them.
Food For Free’s School Markets program brings fresh, nutritious food directly to families through farmers market-style pop-up events held during afterschool pickup. In fiscal year 2024, the organization hosted 91 markets at public schools across Cambridge and Somerville, MA, making it easier for families to access fresh produce, eggs, and pantry staples.
“Parents and caregivers appreciate being able to access free food for their families while picking children up at school, without requiring an extra stop on their way home,” said Jessica Cantin, CEO of Food For Free.
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The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s Lunch Bus brings free, nutritious meals to children and teens across the city and suburbs throughout the summer. When school is out, many families face increased grocery costs without the free breakfast and lunch most students receive at school. This makes it harder to keep up with their children’s nutritional needs. Magaly, a mother of two who works nights to support her family, knows this challenge firsthand.
"Sometimes it's still hard to afford food," she said. "That's why we come to the Lunch Bus. We really appreciate the healthy food."
LEADING WITH INTEGRITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Robyn Alexander
Alice Carr Chief Executive Officer April Housing
Andrea Drasites Senior Managing Director Blackstone
Michael Friedland Chief Executive Officer LivCor
Jacqueline Grace Chief Executive Officer Beam Living
Chris Maingot
Rob Palleschi
Luke Petherbridge
Tim Schoen
Alex Vouvalides
Jason Holleb
Jina Kim
Bridget O’Connell
REV ENUE
CELEBRATING OUR GENEROUS SUPPORTERS
