UMBRELLA OF CARE
Since 1983, our people-first approach has been what sets us apart. As a family-owned company, we prioritize personalized attention for our customers, employees, and partners. In 2010, we launched Charles River Cares to extend this commitment beyond our business—using our national reach to make a meaningful impact through volunteering, donations, and giveback programs. Giving back is at the heart of who we are. Through our Umbrella of Care, we support causes that align with our values, working to create a brighter future for our communities. We’d love for you to join us on this journey.
Our commitment to service focuses on four key areas, each representing a core way we strive to make a meaningful impact.
ENVIRONMENT
We support environmental initiatives focused on protecting and restoring vital waterways, promoting healthier ecosystems, and strengthening communities.
CANCER & WELLNESS
We support cancer and wellness initiatives, promoting hope, healing, and well-being through programs that make a meaningful impact on individuals and communities.
· Pan Mass Challenge
· First Descents
· Pets & People Foundation
HOMELESSNESS
& POVERTYWe support efforts to address homelessness and poverty, providing essential resources, support, and care to individuals and families in need.
· Circle of Hope
· Catie's Closet
· Christmas in the City
· Cradles to Crayons
DISASTER RELIEF
We support disaster relief efforts, aiding communities in recovery and rebuilding to create lasting resilience and hope.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
In 2025, we are proud to welcome 3 new charitable partners under our Umbrella of Care.
By collaborating with organizations whose missions align with our commitment to making a meaningful impact, we continue to support communities in need and create lasting change.
ALL HANDS AND HEARTS
All Hands and Hearts leads disaster relief efforts, providing immediate aid and long-term rebuilding for communities impacted by disasters. Their mission focuses on efficiently addressing the needs of disaster-stricken areas while fostering hope and empowerment for those impacted. Since its inception, they have mobilized over 68,300 volunteers across 29 countries, rebuilding more than 365 schools and assisting in the reconstruction of thousands of homes and critical infrastructure. Their work has impacted over 1.47 million lives, ensuring communities recover stronger and more resilient. To learn more about all they do, visit www.allhandsandhearts.org.
AMERICAN RIVERS
American Rivers is a national conservation organization working to make every river clean and healthy for people and wildlife. They combine evidence-based solutions with enduring partnerships to safeguard the 3.5 million miles of rivers and streams that are essential to our nation’s clean drinking water, extraordinary wildlife, and strength of our communities. Since being founding in 1973, American Rivers has safeguarded more than 150,000 miles of rivers essential to our clean drinking water and environment and removed more than 250 dams to restore natural river flows and improve habitats for fish and wildlife. Find out more about their impact at www.americanrivers.org.
PAN-MASS CHALLENGE
The Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) is a charitable bike-a-thon that raises funds for cancer research and treatment at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. As the largest single athletic fundraising event in the world, the PMC draws cyclists of all abilities to ride across the state of Massachusetts in support of Dana-Farber on the first weekend of every August. Since its inception in 1980, the PMC has raised over $1 billion for cancer research, with 100% of every rider-raised dollar going directly to Dana-Farber. The PMC community is known for its strong sense of camaraderie and commitment to advancing cancer care, with every mile pedaled bringing us Closer By the Mile to a world without cancer. For more information on their impact and ways to give, visit www.pmc.org.
Join Us In Making a Difference
