Morgan Stanley Strategy Challenge to Benefit 14 Nonprofit Organizations in U.S. and U.K.
March 20 2019 - 1:17PM
Business Wire
Annual pro bono volunteer program has delivered 95,000 service
hours valued at over $14.6M to 128 nonprofits since 2009
Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) today announced the launch of the 11th
annual U.S. Strategy Challenge, the Firm’s signature pro bono
volunteer program. The Strategy Challenge is in its sixth year in
London. Over the next 10 weeks, teams of Morgan Stanley employees
in New York and London will work with leadership teams at 14
nonprofit organizations to provide strategic recommendations to
address their mission-critical challenges.
“We are extremely proud of Morgan Stanley employees’ continuing
involvement in pro bono efforts, and the Strategy Challenge is an
annual initiative that exemplifies this ongoing commitment to the
space,” said Joan Steinberg, Global Head of Philanthropy at Morgan
Stanley. “Now in our 11th year, this program encourages employees
to leverage their diverse perspectives, skill sets and expertise to
deliver recommendations that lead to real impact for the
participating nonprofits and the communities they serve.”
The 14 nonprofit organizations taking part in this year’s Morgan
Stanley Strategy Challenge are:
New York:
- Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK) – ARK
partners with rural communities in the developing world to secure
food, kids’ schooling and income for life, starting with its award
winning 5-cent school lunch.
- Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) –
Asian Americans for Equality is dedicated to improving the lives of
immigrant and low-income New Yorkers by strengthening and
empowering communities.
- Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
– The Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury by
funding innovative research and improving the quality of life for
people living with paralysis through grants, information and
advocacy.
- The Family Center – The Family Center
works to strengthen families affected by crisis, illness or loss to
create a more secure present and future for their children.
- Girls on the Run NJ East – Girls on the
Run inspires girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun,
experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates
running.
- Greyston Foundation – Greyston
Foundation’s mission is to create thriving communities through the
practice and promotion of Open Hiring™.
- The New York Center for Children – The
New York Center for Children (NYCC) is the only independent center
in New York City to provide free, comprehensive evaluation and
therapy services to child victims of physical and sexual abuse and
their families, for as long as their healing requires.
- New York City Audubon – New York City
Audubon, an independent nonprofit organization affiliated with
National Audubon Society as an urban chapter, works for the
protection of wild birds and habitat in the five boroughs,
improving the lives of New Yorkers.
- Prep for Prep – Prep for Prep develops
ethical and effective leaders who reflect our diverse society for
the enduring benefit of all.
“Giving back is rooted in our culture here at Morgan Stanley and
we are delighted that employees will once again have the
opportunity to work strategically with five new UK charities,” said
Clare Woodman, Head of Morgan Stanley EMEA. “The Strategy Challenge
is a truly unique pro bono offering allowing employees to apply
their business expertise to enable charities to achieve meaningful,
sustainable growth and a lasting impact in our local
communities.”
London:
- ActionAid UK – ActionAid is an
international charity that works with women and girls living in
poverty around the world. Their dedicated local staff aim to end
violence against women and girls – keeping them out of danger, out
of poverty, and on track to create the future they want.
- Cancer Research UK – Cancer Research
UK’s vision is simple: to bring forward the day when all cancers
are cured. The charity’s pioneering work into the prevention,
diagnosis and treatment of cancer has helped save millions of
lives. Today, 2 in 4 people survive their cancer for at least 10
years. Cancer Research UK’s ambition is to accelerate progress so
that by 2034, 3 in 4 people will survive their cancer for at least
10 years.
- Sue Ryder –Sue Ryder supports people
through the most difficult times of their lives. Whether that’s a
terminal illness, the loss of a loved one or a neurological
condition – Sue Ryder is there when it matters. Their doctors,
nurses and carers give people the compassion and expert care they
need to help them live the best life they possibly can.
- Teenage Cancer Trust –Teenage Cancer
Trust is the only UK charity providing specialist nursing and
emotional support to young people aged 13-24 with cancer. In the
UK, seven young people are diagnosed with cancer every day and the
charity’s ambition is to ensure every one of them is reached and
has access to the vital service they offer.
- Variety – Variety, the Children’s
Charity aims to improve the lives of children and young people
across the UK who are living with disability, ill health or
poverty. The charity provides tangible, practical help including
vital, accessible transport in the form of ‘Sunshine Coaches’;
wheelchairs and other life transforming specialist equipment;
refurbishment projects in SEN schools and children’s hospitals as
well as giving children memorable experiences and fun days
out.
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