Washington, D.C. is our hometown and our community. Giving back and being a responsible part of the Metro region is something we take very seriously.
We strive to make a positive impact on people’s lives, whether these people we’re talking about are our employees or our neighbors. Sponsorships and volunteerism are built into our work, every day. So if you want to make a difference, there is no shortage of opportunities as a Post employee.
We’re passionate about giving back
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2008
- The Washington Post provided $340,175 in grants to nonprofits in the greater Washington, D.C. region.
- Our Speakers Bureau produced 600 events, fulfilling requests from schools, non-profits, think tanks and other organizations for Post journalists and staff to serve as lecturers, speakers, panelists and moderators.
2007
- Our Matching Gifts program donated $169,519 by matching our employees’ contributions.
A diverse and inclusive workplace
Washington Post Media is in the business of serving its community through useful information, so it’s important that the people who work here enrich our perspectives with different backgrounds and capabilities. To further understand and communicate effectively with our diverse community, we are proud sponsors of the Black Family Reunion, La Feria de la Familia, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program and the Latino Student Fund.
Community participation and outreach
To nurture our employee culture of community participation and outreach, we focus our energy on four main areas: Education, Community Service and Contributions, Arts and Literature and Eco-Responsibility.
Education
At Washington Post Media, we believe a high-quality education is essential to the health and future of our community. We’re committed to supporting local schools and educators through a wide range of programs, such as these:
- Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Awards
- Distinguished Educational Leadership Awards
- Eastern High School 500 Club
- Everybody Wins!
- Young Journalists Development Program
- The Post-Howard University Partnership
- Newspapers in Education Program
Community Service Contributions
Through several important partnerships, we offer our employees countless opportunities to either volunteer their time or to make donations to worthwhile causes:
- Washington Post Charities
- United Way
- Komen National Race for the Cure
- American Heart Association Start! Heart Walk
- Children’s Hospital and Send a Kid to Camp Campaign
- The Washington Post-Howard University Partnership
Arts and Literature
One of the defining characteristics of Washington, D.C. is its rich performing arts culture. We want to make sure that this tradition continues for generations to come, so we participate in and sponsor:
- Helen Hayes Awards
- Stages for All Ages
- Shakespeare for All Ages
- Capital BookFest
Eco-Responsibility
We are also committed to actively promoting the conservation of our natural resources.
- Our Springfield Printing Plant recycles everything it can recycle
- Waste ink is recycled to make black ink
- Aluminum printing plates are recycled annually
- 45 percent of our newsprint is recycled fiber (We are limited by the availability of recycled newsprint)
- We host panel discussions on energy conservation
- We provide employees “green tips”
- We provide almost 200 recycle bins at Metro stations
- Our facilities use fluorescent bulbs and motion-activated sensors to minimize our energy consumption