Ryder Ever Better CONNECT WITH US Corporate Giving Ryder Charitable Foundation "Giving back in the communities where we work and live is an inherent part of our culture." – Robert E. Sanchez, Chairman & CEO, Ryder System, Inc. Building Stronger Communities Ryder and the company-funded Ryder Charitable Foundation have a long legacy of building stronger communities where our employees live and work by supporting charitable organizations with financial contributions, expertise, and committed volunteers. Ryder’s charitable giving reflects both our business and our values - safety, expertise, innovation, collaboration, and equality. We believe that investing in people and communities helps make both our world and our company better. Giving Spotlight Investing in Communities $25M in support to charitable organizations since 2010 $20M for disaster relief, health, community, and safety initiatives $5M to students for higher education including supply chain management and vocational skills Helping Our Neighbors, Expanding Opportunity Disaster Relief We support nationwide disaster relief efforts by doing what we do best - logistics, supply chain, and transportation. We focus dollars, transportation services, and expertise on helping the American Red Cross prepare for disasters and get critical aid where it’s needed. Hunger and Food Insecurity The number of people experiencing food insecurity is expected to nearly triple nationally as a result of the pandemic, according to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization. Ryder supports local Feeding America food banks in many communities where our employees live and work with funding, dedicated volunteers, transportation, and supply chain expertise. Education and Skills Training Ryder expands opportunity and diversity in our industry by investing in education and training for future leaders in supply chain and transportation fields. The Ryder Charitable Foundation funds research, scholarships, and internships at some of the nation’s leading universities including Georgia Tech, Howard University, and the University of Tennessee. Through Women in Trucking and SkillsUSA Ryder also funds scholarships in vocational skills training for future diesel technicians and certified drivers. Veterans Leaders at work and in their communities, military veterans are an integral part of Ryder’s success. We are committed to supporting America’s veterans who often face unique challenges related to their service to our country. Ryder supports Hiring Our Heroes, a U.S. Chamber of Commerce initiative that connects veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses with meaningful employment opportunities. Read More Collaboration Grants Employee-driven collaboration with charitable organizations support and improve community health, education, equality, and well-being. Here are just some of our charitable partners: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, American Heart Association, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Daughters Against Alzheimer’s, Easterseals, Feeding America, Girl Scouts, Goodwill Industries, Read More Ryder Employees are Driven to Give The annual Driven to Give awards recognize Ryder employees who are helping create a better world through extraordinary and inspiring volunteer service for a charitable cause. Employees are nominated by their colleagues in a companywide search. The winner’s charity receives a $5,000 contribution. Ryder and the Ryder Charitable Foundation are proud to announce the winner of the 2020 Driven to Give Award. The award honors an employee for extraordinary and inspiring volunteer service to help make their community and the world better. Meet Jerry LaFemina, National Account Field Maintenance Manager, a Ryder employee for 39 years, who in a year like no other, was determined to make a difference and inspired us all.... Why We Give Inspiring Stories and Thought Leadership on Corporate Giving Roll with Ryder Means Hope & Love Ryder and Howard University: A Natural Partnership Cost of Frequent Mega Disasters Raising the Stakes for Corporations Customer Tools Content Hub Investors Suppliers Carriers Careers Locations Follow Us: Facebook Icon Linked In Icon Twitter Icon Instagram Icon YouTube Icon Ryder and Ryder Logo are registered trademarks of Ryder System, Inc. Ever better is a trademark of Ryder System, Inc. © Copyright 1996 - 2021 Ryder System, Inc. Privacy Policy Sitemap Terms of Use