Social Contributions Activities Overseas[North & South America]

Programs with the Ocean Institute

We have been committed to support the Ocean Institute since 1997 starting with sponsoring of Tallships Festival. TABS employees have volunteered their time to help many of Ocean Institute's educational programs such as Adapt-A-Class and their fundraising programs such as Build A Boat Challenge and other such events.
TABS support an environmental and science educational field trip for 1st grade class from low income school. Students are invited to the Ocean Institute to gain new learing experiences about marine life. Many of the students have never seen the Ocean, even though they live only a few miles away and most have never been on a boat before.
An event to raise money to maintain the two Tall Ships owned and housed at the Ocean Institute. Without this event one of the ships would have had to be retired because it was becoming unsafe. TABS team has participated since 2004.

Fundraising activities for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (in 2009)

We have launched fundraising events, setting our goal to raise 100,000 US dollars for the Great Strides Walk in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We have adopted an ambassador, a 5th grader who has Cystic Fibrosis, sending messages to educate our employees about Cystic Fibrosis. Over 700 employees raised 133,000 US dollars in total.

Collaboration in support of Habitat for Humanity (2008- )

Together with Toshiba America Information Systems, we suponsored a Toshiba house at the San Juan Capistrano site. Corporate Build Days are held where both companies' employees worked together to build simple homes.

Take Our Children to Work Day

Since 2007, philanthropy session was held and children prepared artrwork for a TABS Calendar. The calendars were sold to parents, family members, friends and business partners and the proceeds went to the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the local Orangewood Children's home.
In 2008, the proceeds from the calendar sales were donated to either Make A Wish Foundation or Orangewood Children's Foundation as designated by the purchaser. The contributions totaled 755 US dollars for Orangewood and 675 US dollars for Make A Wish Faundation.

Make Dreams a Reality - TABS Blowout Sale (in 2008)

TABS Marketing had an excess of out dated or odds and ends of promo items. The TABS Fun Bunch organized an employee sale and 100% of the proceeds from the sale was donated to the Orange County Register Campership Fund. The sale raised over 5,000 US dollars enough to send 35 kids to Summer camp.

Operation Santa Claus (in 2007)

In December TABS sponsored 8 military families of deployed soldiers through Operation Homefront. Employees'contribution and matching funds from TABS, transportation for the families to and from Camp Pendleton was provided and furthermore 200 US dollars in gifts for each child as well as 100 US dollars gift cards were given to mothers. TABS Santa read the story "Twas the Night Before Christmas" to the children.

Hurricane Katrina and Wilma disaster relief fundraising (in 2005)

Fund raising efforts were coordinated to raise funds to help the victims of the tragic disasters. In addition, employees made personal donations of food, clothing, lanterns, tarps and many more to those affected by the Hurricane Wilma. Over 35,000 dollars in total were contributed to the relief efforts from TABS and its employees.

Book fair

TABS in cooperation with Books R Fun held an annual Book Fair. TABS employees purchased books, and 10% of the proceeds were donated to Toys for Tots, which distributes toys to underprivileged children.

Donation of ambulance and gazebo to community (in 2006) Triples for Kids (in 2007)

In an arrangement with the Los Angeles Angels baseball team, for every triple hit by Angel's player in Angel Stadium, the company donates a printer to Title 1 Schools in Garden Grove, Santa Ana, Orange and Anaheim School districts.

Support for Get a Grip Foundation Golf Charity (in 2006) Daffodil Days Campaign

Through Daffodil Days Campaign at TABS, employees can purchase flowers to support the activities of the American Cancer Society.

Implementation of waste reduction and recycling events Donation of Digital Multifunction Copier to Partners for Healing Clinic on a TV Talk Show. Food Drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank Participation in the Memory Walk,hosted by the Alzheimer's Association Blood drive Media Room at St. Joseph's Villa

Toshiba Bussiness Solutions New York office made donation of notebook computers and projectors for the media room at St. Joseph's Villa, an institution supporting youth who have been victims of abuse at home. Employees helped students to work the machines.

Special Olympics Kansas City Metro Bowling Tournament (2007- )

Employees of Toshiba Business Solutions New York office were each in charge of a bowling lane with 4-6 children bowling. It was important to encourage and praise the bowlers without coaching them on how-to bowl.

Supplies Drive (in 2007)

Toshiba Business Solutions New York office employees, moved by a local news story, mobilized to help collect needed items for women and their children. They and their families and friends, collected more than 12 laundry baskets full of supplies such as diapers, school supplies, new sneakers, warm coats, etc.

Test Copies - Put to Good Use (in 2007)

When setting up or repairing a copier in-house, test copies are made. Toshiba Business Solutions New York office copies pictures that can be colored in by children and they are donated to the children's wing of the local hospital. The nurses who work on the floor, and the families who are there with sick children always seem to appreciate this small gesture.

Participation in Light the Night walk (in 2006) Holiday Canned Food Drive (2006- )

A contest to decorate a Christmas tree with 25 US dollars worth of canned goods was held and employees voted on their favorite trees. Canned goods were then donated to a local food shelf.

Breast cancer fundraiser (in 2006) Donation to Boy Scouts Golf Tournament and Gathering (in 2006) Thanksgiving Donation (in 2006) Employee volunteer work at a Wish Upon a Star event (in 2007)

Employees volunteered at a fundraiser held by SOS Children's Villages Florida, an organization that raises and educates children who can't live with their parents. Started after World War II, SOS Children's Villages currently cares for 62,000 abandoned or abused children, with the Florida branch caring for 66. This year's fundraising event raised 625,000 dollars.

Support for Women in Distress luncheon fundraiser (in 2007)

The company raised 100,000 dollars at this event for Women in Distress, an NPO that supports victims of domestic violence in Broward County. In addition to monetary support, the company provides the organization with printed materials.

Support for various charity events such as Toshiba Pro-Am Golf Tounament (in 2007) Care packages for US armed forces personnel overseas (in 2007) Donation of printed materials to Silent Witness

Toys for Tots

Employees purachase holiday gifts for local children from financially struggling families. Once the gifts were gathered, they were picked up by the Center for Family Resources to arrange for their distribution to the children. In 2006 gifts were donated to 65 children.
In 2007, five members of Activities Committee took all of the employees's gifts to the children at the Center for distribution, each wearing Santa hats.
In 2008, members of the Activities Committee took those gifts to the Center for Family Resources wearing Santa hats and reindeer ears to hand them out to the children. Children enjoyed their gifts and spent a memorable day.

Thanksgiving Food Drive (2006 - )

Employees donated non-perishable food to be delivered to those in need.

Blood Drive

Participating employees donated a pint of blood each for the onsite blood drive.

International Food Day Donation (in 2008)

Activities Committee at TACP held an “International Food Day.” Employees were asked to donate an ethnic dish or make a monetary donation. Thirty-four employees brought in a dish among them included sushi. Employees donated a total of 222 US dollars and company added to make a total donation of 450 US dollars to a local food pantry.

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day

This program is designed to expose girls and boys to work environment. They learn about various aspects of business, such as sales, advertising and job interviews.

Donation of Lad

Manufacturing Division of TACP in Tennessee (TNP) donated a portion of its property for the relocation of a fire station. Helped to provide the community a better emergency service.

Scholarship funding

Since 1993, the company makes an annual contribution of 40,000 dollars to fund scholarships to the dependent children to Toshiba employees.

Picnic Fundraiser (2006-)

A picnic was held by the Activities Committee for all employees to attend. There were several games that employees could donate a dollar to play, including fish bean bag toss, etc. The company matched what the employees contributed and together were donated to the local Red Cross.

DVD players to US Troops (in 2007) Donation to a school science club along with Toshiba TV (in 2008) Iris Award (in 2005)

TNP received the Iris Award from Japan-America Society of Tennessee for its visionary contribution to the Japanese-Tennessee relationship over the years.

Charity for a family member of an employee (in 2005)

The company organized a blood drive to support a family member of an employee who was injured by an attack from a shark when swimming. Employees also made cash contributions to help the family.

Cooperation with the fire station

Cooperated with the local fire station through giving fire preparedness training and donating coloring books to local schools. This activity received the Community Service Award 2005 from the fire station.

Donation to a library (in 2006)

The company provided support to fund raising activities for the purchase of books to maintain the library in the neighborhood.

Environmental Education Promotion Activities (in 2006)

Tennessee operations implemented a program to encourage employees to reduce practices that are wasteful to the environment and the community. This was emphasized through the term "Mottainai." The company invites guest speakers to give encouraging lectures on the importance of reduced energy consumption, recycling and environmental protection in daily life, whether at home or at work.

Christmas for the Needy

At the Buffalo Grove office, company and employee donations have been used to buy coats, boots, clothing and toys for underprivileged families in Chicago since 2000. This year a Christmas party was held for 15 underprivileged families with children under 10 years old. The children sat on Santa's lap, were given presents and enjoyed Christmas dinner.

Toshiba Volunteer Night at WGBH

Employee volunteers and their families and friends have raised money for Boston's local public broadcasting station since 1996. The 1,450 dollars raised in 2006 will go directly to the station's education fund and be spent on programming areas such as culture, history, industry, the arts, science and information.
WGBH raised 25,220 US dollars which was used to fund WGBH's high-quality public television and radio programs and educational outreach activities. This team of volunteer's has demonstrated their long term commitment to enhancing their local community.

Rental car CO2 reduction initiative

The environmental and travel committees' proposal to reduce the size of car rentals by one grade was adopted in 2006, resulting in a 1,674 dollars reduction in the cost of fuel used over a three-month period-or the equivalent of 15.18 tons of CO2. This equates to a yearly reduction of 60.72 tons of carbon.

Support for the Future Scientists and Engineers of America (FSEA)

Gives financial contributions to FSEA. Children can learn the fun of science through hand-on projects they offer.

Disaster Relief Leave of Absence Program

Newly established "Disaster Relief Leave of Absence" program encourages employees to assist with a relief effort during times of a U.S. National Disaster. One of the employees went to New Orleans to assist in relief operations.

Support for various organizations and charity events

The Federation for Indo-Americans of North California, Nisei Week Japanese Festival, Orange Coast Gakuen, Love without Boundaries, Spartan Classic, Angel Adventure Walk, Libertyville High School 5K Red Ribbon, Marlborough Scholarship Fund, Comedy Night, Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament, Libertyville Summer Adult Softball League, CORA:Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, Best Teacher Award Ceremony, Bathgate Elementary School's "Jogging for Technology," Hopedale Youth Charity Golf Tournament, Ultimate Golf Challenge, Corona Del Mar Baseball Team, Elementary Learning Foundation, Bonita Canyon Elementary School Music Program, Bonita Canyon Elementary School PTA, Future Scientists and Engineers of America

Support for the activities of the Phones 4 Life

Has banded with Phones 4 Life, Inc., a non-profit organization that collects used and un-used cellular phones, refurbishes them and redistributes them to the elderly. The phones are preprogrammed with emergency numbers providing them with an added sense of security.
Since Jan. 2006, 120 phones have been collected.

Support for Robotics Team at Saratoga High School

Provided support for Saratoga High School, which was going to participate in a robotics competition hosted by FIRST, an NPO that aspires to transform culture, making science, math, engineering, and technology as cool for kids as sports are today.

Participation in the Build-A-Boat

The Build-A-Boat challenge is an event in which participants design, build and race their own boats. TAEC and other Group companies based in Orange County participated in this event.

Financial support to the Orange Country bush fire victims (in 2007)

The company set up an online system for employees to be able to make a donation to the American Red Cross. The company makes the same amount of contribution as the total of the employees' donation.

Disaster relief (in 2005)

Worked with the American Red Cross to develop a system where the employee can go on-line and contribute to the Katrina relief effort. TAEC and the employees contributed over 16,000,000 dollars.

Volunteering for the RFB&D (2007- 2009)

An employee devotes her time by volunteering in the studio of Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D), a nonprofit volunteering organization, to record books for people with disabilities such as visual impairment or dyslexia.

ExploraVision Awards

Please review Scientific and Technical Education "ExploraVision Awards in North America" for any futher infomation.

Samaritan Stars Volunteer Fair (2005- 2008)

Since 2005, the volunteer fair is organized to promote employees' participation in volunteering activities in the community. In 2006, 23 non-profit organizations set up their booth to give information on volunteer related activities to 80 employees attending the fair. Employees are encouraged to engage in activities which help the community they live in. At the same time, employees were asked to give contributions of items such as sanitary materials for hospitals and other facilities.
In 2007, some 32 community organizations attended a fair designed to encourage volunteerism among employees. The company offered cookies, coffee and raffle prizes to entice employees to participate. Employees were entertained with a game of Volunteer Jeopardy to learn more about the company's Volunteer Policy.
In 2008, TAIS hosted the fourth Samaritan Stars Volunteer Expo with twenty-nine local community organizations attending the Expo to recruit TAIS employees to volunteer in various organizations. TAIS offered cookies, coffee and raffle prizes to entice employees to participate in the Expo.

The Samaritan Star Volunteer Program

A program that enables employees to take leaves of absence to do volunteer work was implemented in 2006. Every year, some employees took advantage of the program and participated in a total of 150 hours of volunteer work.

Toshiba Green Innovation Award

Established with the help of the World Innovation Forum and Orange County Innovation, this award recognizes and encourages environmental innovation in Orange County. In 2006, Renée Mauborgne, co-author of Blue Ocean Strategy, was a guest speaker at the award ceremony.

Toshiba Classic Scholarship Fund

The Toshiba Classic is the most charitable event on the PGA Champions Tour. The tournament has raised over 12 million US dollars for many charities. The tournament sponsors Toshiba Classic Scholarship Fund. Twelve finalists received Toshiba laptop computers and in addition two winners received 10,000 US dollars in scholarship. In the 10th year of the program, the Toshiba Classic Scholarship Fund will have donated a total of 189,000 US dollars in scholarships and 110 computers to outstanding students.

Toshiba Classic “Shot from the Top” competition (2008, 2009)

In 2008, Toshiba Classic “Shot from the Top” involved 30 high school golf athletes from 15 schools taking a chance to win up to 25 Toshiba notebook computers for their schools.
In 2009, Toshiba Classic “Shot from the Top” competition involved 40 high school golf athletes from 23 schools taking a chance to win Toshiba laptop computers. More than 150 laptop computers were donated to high schools.

Strengthening of partnership with the local community

An employee has become a member of the local Orange County Business Council, and actively works to solve challenges that the region is facing.

Contribution to the Vocational Visions

An employee is a member of the Board of Directors of the Vocational Visions, a non-profit organization which provides vocational and life skills training and support services to people with developmental disabilities, and contributes to the activities of the organization.

Events and fund-raising

Participates in many fund-raising and other community events throughout the year.

South County Outreach TAIS Food Pantry (2008- )

TAIS created a pantry by recycling an old TV wall unit that was used in a demo office. 754 pounds of food has been collected over a year and 250 US dollars was collected from an employee raffle. The funds were donated to South County Outreach with two boxes and four bags of children's books collected.

The Smile Train Fundraiser (in 2008)

TAIS held a silent auction and “Denim Day” fundraiser by asking partnering vendors to donate an item that employees bid on. A total of 2,517 US dollars was raised and donated to The Smile Train so that ten children in underdeveloped countries could receive cleft palate surgery.

Recycling event (in 2006)

Provided support to organize a recycling event, which was held as part of the Earth Day activities. Many employees volunteered to assist guiding vehicles that brought recycling items to the venue.

The World Innovation Forum (in 2006)

Guest speakers at the forum included such renowned individuals as Clayton Christensen, Renée Mauborgne and Ray Kurzweil. Approximately 500 administrators attended the two-day event. The WIF aims to turn Orange County into a center of innovation-a goal Toshiba shares.

Disaster relief efforts (in 2005)

308 PCs and cash contributions were made to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Children of employees also participated in this initiative by doing car wash to raise 320 dollars.

ACT Committee support of OC Social Services

Forging an on-going partnership with Orange County Social Services, TAMS and ACT Committee have continued to assist neediest children by using proceeds from the annual charity auction organized every year since 1986. With those proceeds, ACT shops, wraps, and delivers clothing, food and toys to families. Auction held in Oct. 2005 raised over $15,000. A grand total of over $150,000 has been raised throughout the last 20 years, helping over 450 families and 1,053 children. Not just the holiday season, ACT has expanded its program to respond to special needs throughout the entire year.

Daffodil Days for the American Cancer Society

To help raise money for the American Cancer Society the ACT committee sold daffodils to TAMS employees. In 2008, more than 1,755 US dollars was raised and donated to help find a cure for cancer.
In 2009, 1,450 US dollars was raised and donated to help find a cure for cancer.

Gift Basket Raffle for OC Rescue Mission Donation (2008- )

The ACT committee auctioned off a gift basket to raise money for the OC Rescue Mission. In 2008, everyone at TAMS participated raising 1,050 US dollars. This money will go to help further the work of the rescue mission.
In 2009, they also held food drive and 900 US dollars worth of food was donated.

Donation to Orange County Social Services (in 2008)

The ACT committee raffled off gift baskets at Valentine's and Easter to raise money for Orange County Social Services. This group takes care of foster children who do not have families they can go home to. The Valentine's basket raised 1,315 US dollars and the Easter basket raised 1,035 US dollars. A grand total of 2,350 US dollars was donated to Orange County Social Services this past year.

AHRA and Toshiba Patient First Grant Program (in 2009)

Toshiba developed the grant program with AHRA (The Association for Medical Imaging Management) and seeks to improve patient care and safety in diagnostic imaging through offering grants to fund programs, trainings and seminars at local hospitals. Selected by the AHRA selection committee, three medical centers and hospitals received 7,500 US dollars grants.

Newborns in Need (in 2008)

The employees were asked to crochet blankets and booties and hats for newborns who's families have nothing and need everything including warm clothes for the children to wear.

Participation in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer (2001-2005)

Employees volunteered to assist in providing water and first aid to participants at rest stops. In addition, employees made contributions over 50,000 dollars to this event over the past five years.

Partnership with public schools

One public school in a needed area around Mexico City is chosen, and the company have been providing support in various forms. Major contributions include painting of the school building, donation of notebook computers, projectors, and televisions, as well as giving education to the parents.

UNETE Partnership for Education

This program has been in operation for over 5 years. TDM supports both school facilities and a mobile education truck, which is equipped with 35-40 notebook computers and a satellite link. There is an annual golf event fundraiser, TOSHIBA UNETE GOLF EVENT. Players' golf fees are donated, and there is an auction of Toshiba products. About 250,000 US dollars was raised at the last event, benefiting 5,000 students from 10 schools.

Our contribution to a better City

Employees provided community services to create cleaner neighborhood. Ten employees volunteered at an elementary school where damage of the facilities were intese. The company donated necessary materials to resotre the damged areas. Employees also volunteered in the rehabilitation of the public park. They cleaned and painted the park for 3 days.

Community Service Program

Works with the local university to provide medical services to the community, such as dental care, eye exams, health checks, etc.

Program to learn morals

This is a program held throughout the year to think about "moral values, such as harmony and respect in the family." In recent years, many youths have been grappling with problems such as the breakdown of the family, drug and alcohol abuse. Participants in this program can contribute to maintaining healthy and sound communities by passing along the lessons learned in the program to their families and neighbors.

Donation to the Apollo Cancer Institute

As part of an ongoing effort that stretches back five years, the company regularly donates proceeds from the sale of scrap parts to the institute.

Sports Sponsorship Clean up the World (in 2008)

Toshiba and United Way initiated a "Clean up the world" program to rehabilitate a park in the neighborhood. Employees and residents volunteered to paint the playing area, sidewalks, and cleaned the premises.

Tree Planting of 950 Trees (in 2006) Company and employee contribution for disaster victims in Juarez INTEGRA Foundation

Made donation of 2,000 US dollars to the INTEGRA Foundation an institution providing services and therapy for disabled patients.

Helping the goal oriented youth

Supports IMPULSA with an annual donation of 4,000 US dollars to support their program to help economically challenged children.

Employee donation program

About 1,000 employees participated in this program to give personal comtributions deducted from their monthly salaries to charity. This year, 13,120 dollars were contributed and decided by the employee committee to purchase and distribute blankets, food, etc., to a center for mentally challenged people through the United Way.

Disaster relief for victims of Hurricanes Stan and Wilma and the storm of Juarez City

Provided critical materials to help victims of the hurricane that hit Mexico and the storm that affected Juarez City.

Donation of New Year's blankets

Some 68 blankets were donated to the Tarahumara people of Chihuahua to help them face extremely harsh winter conditions.

Company Toy Drive/Food Drive

The employees actively participated in the collection of gifts, food and personal items for those in need. Company wide informational flyers were sent to all California employees notifying them of the intent and purpose of event.

Green Initiative

Harison Toshiba Lighting USA started a "Green" initiative; encouraging carpooling and reducing energy consumption by using energy efficient lighting and reducing lighting by 50% in low utilization areas. Other measures have benn taken such as to reduce total energy consumption, to reduce total paper consumption.

Support to blood donation volunteers

To encourage employees to cooperate with the blood donation, they are allowed to have breaks during office hours.

Pride Week

The goal of this annual program is to clean up trash in local communities and give residents a chance to pitch in as well. The week begins with a home clean-up day, with hazardous trash and old electronics removed free of charge.

Disaster relief for victims of Hurricane Katrina

Donated 500 US dollars to the American Red Cross.

Employee contributions (in 2007)

Employees raised 24,001 dollars to support charity organizations in the community.

Toshiba International Landscape Improvement Project in the U.S. Donation of mobile phones to a women's shelter in Houston

TIC donated approximately 100 used cellular phones which were no longer of any use to its employees to a women's shelter in Houston. The phones could still be used to make emergency calls to 911.

Wood to Good

In the efforts to reduce facility waste, TIC offered unused and damaged wood otherwise going to a landfill to a company manufacturing organic gardening materials.

Participation with the “Family 2 Family Network” (in 2005)

Invited "Family 2 Family Network", an organization supporting people with disabilities, to the company to talk to the company's employees about their activities.

Waste minimization efforts

TIC is involved in company-wide waste minimization efforts to reduce waste going to landfill, aiming for a greener environment.

Hurricanes Katrina and Rita relief efforts (in 2005)

Employees throughout the company contributed and gave food, clothes, money and other items of value to the victims. In addition, the company and employees contributed cash to the effort.

Support to Cypress Fairbanks Educational Foundation

TIC provides support to fund raising activities conducted by the Foundation to give scholarships to students seeking financial support for higher education.

Blood drive

Twice per year TIC's Employee Relations Manager works with the local Bloodbank and our Environmental, Health and Safety Department to organize, publisize and execute a blood drive on our Houston, Texas location.

Winter clothing for the poor campaign (in 2007)

Initiated by the CSR committee, this campaign collects winter clothes for the disadvantaged. The program, which is supported by other local business offices, donated 10 boxes of clothes this year.

Recycling promotion

To raise employee awareness about resource conservation and recycling, the CSR committee initiated a recycling campaign. The recycled resources were donated to ADERE, a center for the mentally challenged in San Paulo.

Donation to the Casa HOPE, an organization that supports children with pediatric cancer Donation of used office equipment (in 2006)

Twenty-three computers and two printers were donated to a social welfare organization through the Agente Cidadao, an organization that repairs and reassemble products to a usable condition.

Promotion of gynecologic examinations

Supported the program by providing medical equipment to be used for the examination. Employees helped with maintenance and training of the operators.

Charity Fundraiser Sale

The proceeds from the semi-annual Charity sale were donated to several foundations and charity organizations.

Pinkribon activity (in 2008)

Toshiba and Best Buy joined to support the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation with the launch of Toshiba's stylish pink Portégé M800 laptop. Part of its sales was contributed to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation to help support relevant and innovative breast cancer research, and education and awareness programs.

Sonsoring charity ski events (1985 - 2006)

TCL has been sponsoring the annual TOSHIBA "Breath of Life" Celebrity Ski Challenge race, a charity ski event held to help children with cystic fibrosis to fight the fatal disease.

Support for the Online Safety Week (in 2006)

Sponsored the "KOL Safe Surfing Contest" aimed at increasing students' awareness of Internet safety in schools across Canada.

Hosting of a charity golf tournament

Chess Project at Heliópolis

We launched a Chess Project with the São Paulo Chess Club, and the NGO UNAS in Heliópolis. The aim is to bring supplementary education, culture, discipline to the local children. We provided a class in the Heliópolis Community Center along with necessary equipment and material such as personal computers with a specific chess software, chess boards and pieces, score boards, etc.

Speech to local special education class

Eye care support to underprivileged children

We provided eye exam equipment and eyeglasses along with company staff to support the “Give the Gift of Sight” program by Luxottica which delivers free eye care.

Donation of basic hygiene supplies

The employees association (Toshiminas) collects donation from employees' monthly salary and makes contribution to a local school.

Donation of winter clothes

We promoted a campaign to let employees donate winter clothes. Clothes were then given to City Hall to be distributed to the people in need.

Christmas Angel Tree Project

What began as one employee's attempt to help an underprivileged family 19 years ago has grown into a company-wide initiative involving all 70 employees. Every year the company takes requests for presents from over 100 local underprivileged children 17 years of age and younger. Each request is written on an angel-shaped piece of paper and hung on the company Christmas tree. Each employee then selects an angel and buys the present. In return, employees are given a photo of the child. Many employees select the same child each year, allowing them to continue to brighten the child's holiday season year after year.

New Graduate Hire Orientation Community Service Project

ASSET is an independent, nonprofit education reform initiative dedicated to continuously improve the teaching and learning process, with initial efforts in K-8 science and technology education. ASSET focuses on teaching methodology and science content that supports the use of 6,000 hands-on, standards-based science modules. New graduates from Westinghouse volunteered to assemble ASSET's science modules for educators to use in teaching science class to students in grades k-8.

Westinghouse WIN Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Since 2005, the Westinghouse Women in Nuclear organization has held a hands-on learning event designed to empower female students. In 2007, 35 employees and 70 students participated, with the students donning protective gear for a training exercise involving a nuclear reactor and other power generators. Female engineers gave lectures on radiation, machinery, material physicality and chemistry. There was also a panel discussion on engineering careers and college course selection.
In 2008, sixty employees helped organize the event designed to pique the students' interest in engineering. 77 students from 20 schools participated in various hands-on activities focusing on radioactive half-life, how to build a mechanism, construction of a paper structure and how to remove a foreign object from a steam generator.

N-Vision Student Energy Workshop

The N-Vision Program, a biannual educational initiative that promotes a greater understanding of nuclear power, uses workshops to teach high school students about important topics that aren't found in the regular school curriculum. Examples include energy science, nuclear energy and how to plan a career in engineering. Approximately 20 company engineers volunteer for the workshops, each of which were attended by approximately 30 students.
A number of students have chosen to pursue careers in engineering.

United Way Day of Caring at Camp Guyasuta

About 80 employees volunteered to clean up and renovate Boy Scout Camp Guyasuta, a 168-acre facility in Sharpsburg, Pa. The volunteer effort was part of the company's annual United Way Day of Caring which the company has been participating for over 10 years. Volunteers worked in repairing trails in the woods, replenishing a fresh supply of campfire wood, painting and cleaning buildings, repairing roofs, winterizing the swimming pool and cleaning up litter.etc. The picnic tables were assembled and vinyl siding was put up, both donated by Westinghouse.

United Way Day of Caring at Mars Home for Youth

About 30 employees painted Mars Home for Youth's Longmore Academy, a facility in Mars that provides alternative education for at-risk youth.

Employee participation in the Meals on Wheels program (in 2007)