Zendesk Foundation – Driving Social Impact Through Community, Tech, and Crisis Response

The Zendesk Foundation is built on values of inclusivity, purpose, trust, and community. Its mission is to connect Zendesk’s people, products, and resources with nonprofit organizations tackling complex social challenges.

Focus Areas

1. Foster Community

• Creating connections that support people and allow them to thrive.
• Volunteer programs where Zendesk employees engage directly with seniors, refugees, and unhoused neighbors to reduce isolation and strengthen community bonds.

2. Create Career Pathways into Tech

• Closing the economic opportunity gap by supporting nonprofits that train underserved groups for tech careers.
• Programs like HackYourFuture, KindWork, and Instituto Da Oportunidade Social (IOS) help refugees, youth, and people with disabilities access jobs in the tech industry.

3. Promote Resilience in Times of Crisis

• Supporting organizations that provide immediate relief and long‑term recovery during disasters.
• Partnerships with Rise Against Hunger, World Central Kitchen, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) ensure food security, health, and dignity for vulnerable communities worldwide.

4. Tech for Good

• Offering Zendesk’s customer support tools to nonprofits so they can deliver responsive, empathetic services.
• Partners like Signpost, UpSolve, and Ameelio use Zendesk technology to empower communities with better communication and tailored support.

Global Impact

Since its founding in 2015, the Zendesk Foundation has mobilized employees, technology, and funding to:

• Support seniors and refugees through creative volunteer projects.
• Help disadvantaged youth and refugees transition into tech careers.
• Provide food security and emergency relief during crises.
• Enable nonprofits to scale their impact using Zendesk’s intuitive tools.

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