At the start of 2023, our firm launched its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program to formalize Forefront’s commitment to making an impact beyond the workplace. Together, we leverage our collective platform to support causes that matter to our team. Rooted in our employees’ personal passions, our CSR initiatives have allowed us to give back in ways that are purposeful and rewarding.
In 2024, we continued to build the program, partnering with a group of outstanding organizations. From conservation efforts to hands-on volunteer work and fundraising events, our team worked together to make a difference in our communities.
Here are the incredible causes we were honored to support in 2024:
Earth Day
In April, we celebrated Earth Day with a series of sustainability-focused activities during our in-office celebration. We organized a themed bingo game reflecting on our daily habits that impact the environment, with the top three winners receiving eco-friendly prizes (and bragging rights, of course). We also held a vegan bakeoff, tasting homemade treats and voting to name our eco-baking champion. We challenged our team to a neighborhood litter cleanup contest, seeing who could pick up the most trash in their local neighborhood. We tackled digital clutter by clearing out e-waste (like old files, junk emails and outdated documents) from our computers, minimizing our passive technology impact.
Finally, we observed a “lights-off” hour in our office, allowing us to soak up the natural sunshine while conserving energy. Through these activities, Team Forefront played a small part in helping to create a healthier planet. By promoting them on our social channels, we also encouraged our network to participate in conservation efforts and celebrate Earth Day in their own impactful ways.
The Bowery Mission
In July, we stepped out of our office and into the kitchen, volunteering for a dinner service shift at The Bowery Mission, a nonprofit that has been serving New Yorkers experiencing homelessness and food insecurity for over 150 years. During our volunteer shift, we prepared and served hot meals to those in need. We also reflected on the power of compassion and human connection in addressing our city’s hunger crisis. We were honored and grateful to support an organization whose efforts directly nourish our NYC neighbors, and we look forward to returning in the future.
Wall Street Rides FAR
In October, we joined clients, industry friends and the wider financial services community at Wall Street Rides FAR, an annual charity cycling event in Westchester County that raises funds for the Autism Science Foundation. Whether donating, biking or cheering from the sidelines, our team was proud to support ASF’s funding of groundbreaking autism research, education and advocacy efforts. We were thrilled to raise awareness and play a small role in advancing ASF’s important work.
2025 and Beyond: Our Continued Commitment to Giving Back
While there are many more worthwhile causes to support, we are excited by the progress Forefront’s CSR program has made in its first two years. While contributions from a small agency like ours may feel marginal, we believe that ongoing collective action from firms of all sizes can amount to significant changes over time.
We’re proud that we can provide our team members with opportunities to give back to the causes that speak to them most. If meaningfully contributing to worthwhile organizations is important to you in your next role, let’s get in touch.
Stay tuned and follow us on LinkedIn, X and Instagram for more exciting Forefront CSR initiatives to come throughout 2025.
