When the Atlanta Giving ERG team was brainstorming volunteer ideas, Eric Courtney, associate business coordinator in our Sitecore consulting group, mentioned an organization that everyone immediately agreed they wanted to sponsor – a dinner with members and staff of Extra Special People (ESP). According to ESP, the organization “exists to create transformative experiences for people […]
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Hemant Rao Raghunath Makes the World Brighter Through Volunteer Efforts
Perficient is focused on building a stronger future, and our colleagues inspire action by devoting their time, energy, and talent to giving back to those in need. Perficient’s corporate giving philosophy is supported by two core pillars: advancing STEM education and improving health and well-being. Through individual philanthropic efforts, coupled with the work of Perficient’s […]
PAWS for a Cause: Our Colleagues Give Back to an Atlanta Animal Shelter
It’s no secret that our colleagues at Perficient are incredibly generous, thoughtful, and intentional on building a better future for the next generation. We’re united under a common goal to make the world just a little brighter, and we do this by spreading small acts of kindness to those who need it. In honor of […]
Perficient Colleagues Donate $21,047 and 5,624+ Meals to Feeding America During Hunger Action Month
The decision between food and other necessities shouldn’t be an impossible choice, yet food insecurity remains a nationwide issue. According to Feeding America, the largest hunger relief organization in the U.S., over 38 million people in the U.S., including more than 12 million children, struggle with hunger. September was Hunger Action Month (HAM), a campaign […]
Recent Giving ERG Events Inspire Action Among Global Colleagues and Showcase Passion for Giving Back
Our Perficient Giving ERG reflects our long-standing commitment to being a philanthropic organization with colleagues who are passionate about giving back to the communities in which we live and work. This group is driven by colleagues who join together based on common interests or backgrounds, all focused on making a positive difference in the world. […]
Perficient’s Chennai Colleagues Help Out with The Great Indian Dog Show!
Nestled away in a quiet neighborhood of the bustling Chennai metropolis, you’re greeted by the sight of a modest board next to a neat alley proclaiming in a cheerful tone – “Blue Cross of India – Madras.” Proceeding in, the colorful murals stand out on the walls of the shelter, with a large gate in […]
Perficient Partners to Support Rebuilding Together Charlotte
Perficient Promises the Chance to Give Back At Perficient, colleagues are uniquely positioned to deliver meaningful experiences and make a collective impact on our clients, communities, and one another. Together with our partners, clients, and colleagues, we’re constantly pursuing progress, and we’re committed to advancing our organization, our communities, and our future leaders. Supporting Rebuilding […]
Perficient Colleague Transforms No-Kill Animal Shelter with Technology Skills
Due to COVID-19, dog shelters need more help than ever before, as more people are looking to adopt and foster pets for companionship as quarantine progresses. One of these shelters is the Hood River Adopt A Dog shelter in Oregon. Kurt Heslop, lead technical consultant, started volunteering at the shelter in April 2018 to spend […]
Helping the Community in Southern California
The Perficient team in Southern California recently volunteered at Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County. Second Harvest is a member organization of Feeding America. As described on FeedOC.org: “Second Harvest Food Bank works through a network of more than 300 non-profit partner agencies and programs to provide wholesome food and fresh produce to more […]
Perficient Peddlers Raise $4K for Multiple Sclerosis Society
Our Perficient Denver team is strongly committed to giving back to the community and does so often. We recently took part in what’s become an annual tradition – Bike MS: Colorado – and drew about 20 colleagues to support the National Multiple Sclerosis Society this year. Perficient Peddlers Tackle Two-Day Ride Our team – called the Perficient […]
Perficient Irvine Team Volunteers to Help Veterans
Veterans Day is an opportunity for me to reflect and share my gratitude for the sacrifices that our service members have provided in defending our freedoms. I work out of our Irvine office in sunny Southern California, where our philanthropy committee is always looking to give back to the local community. In the past, we’ve […]
How Mentoring UX Professionals Has Helped My Career, Too
I have been mentoring budding user experience (UX) professionals for several years, and there’s one thing I always tell my mentees: “It’s never too early in your career to mentor someone. You have valuable expertise that someone else needs. Set aside your doubts and just go for it.” The advice has proven valuable for me as […]