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The Xerox Foundation
We invest in the communities where we live and work for reasons beyond fulfilling our obligation as a corporate citizen. We do it because it makes our company stronger and more competitive.
A Foundation for Good
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Xerox executes a deliberate, philanthropic investment strategy to deliver the greatest impact possible for every dollar spent. In 2016, we invested $13.5 million in the non-profit sector. More than 2,500 non-profit organizations, colleges and universities received direct financial support in the form of grants, matching gifts or community involvement activities of Xerox people.
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At its core, Xerox philanthropy efforts focuses on a few, strategic areas:
- Employee volunteerism — direct, hands-on support for communities where our people and our customers live and work.
- Education and workforce preparation —investments in education programs that target underserved areas and deliver results.
- Science and technology — partnerships to promote innovation with institutions of higher learning.