COMMUNITY IMPACT
MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
DR & Associates believes in giving back to the community at large which is one of the major differences in our firm vs those that only seek to improve their bottom line. We are committed to improving not only the lives of our clients by assisting them in growing their profits, but also the community at large.
Our philanthropic activities allow us to apply our skills to come together to improve the lives of individuals and families. These activities and the experience of serving others helps to enrich our employees and solidifies our beliefs and core values.
The activities that our firm participates in cover a wide-variety of demographics and communities, including segments such as at-risk teens, rising entrepreneurs, domestic violence victims, the homeless population, and more.
"SERVICE TO OTHERS IS THE RENT YOU PAY FOR YOUR ROOM HERE ON EARTH."
-Muhammad Ali
DR & Associates Community Engagement efforts are primarily focused on women and children empowerment, food programs, and volunteering with non-profit organizations serving the Greater Mid-South and beyond.
OUR 2020-23 HIGHLIGHTS:
In 2020, our firm provided over 75 meals to families for Thanksgiving and Christmas. In addition, we provided no-cost business training classes and seminars to entrepreneurs through organizations such as Memphis Light Gas and Water.
In 2021, we sponsored 15 websites for culinary entrepreneurs. Our firm also provided over 50 meals to families for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
In January of 2023, we selected Code Crew as our selected non-profit organization to receive a portion of our overall company profits. This organization mentor’s underrepresented youth to be tech innovators and leaders through practical, hands-on computer science education programs throughout Memphis. Our team will be presenting a check to them in December.
OUR 2022-2024 GOALS:
For 2022-2024, DR and Associates will focus community efforts with Social Justice and Financial Literacy/Stability which include:
- Fight for racial equity and justice within our community by addressing inequities, tackling systemic racism, removing barriers and providing access and opportunities for all people of color in the communities we serve.
- Invest In Advancing Economic Stability and Personal Financial Stability with a selected organization.
- Improve our equity among diverse suppliers, with an emphasis on Woman-Owned, Black and Latinx small businesses.
- Support nonprofits focused on advancing racial equity through charitable cash donations.
