At Cinnaire, giving back is woven into the fabric of who we are. Cinnaire Cares, our companywide, staff-funded charitable giving initiative, exemplifies our commitment to supporting mission-driven organizations in the communities where we live, work and serve. Developed by our employees through the Staff Engagement Committee, Cinnaire Cares highlights the strength of collaboration and compassion.
How It Works
Cinnaire Cares is powered by the generosity of our employees. Our team members contribute twice monthly to a fund established to support staff nominated charities. Together, these contributions combine to create a meaningful impact. By uniting resources and focusing on shared goals, we empower our team to play an active role in advancing positive change in our communities.
A Legacy of Giving
Since inception, Cinnaire Cares has raised more than $214,000 to directly support 51 mission-driven organizations across our footprint – a remarkable milestone that underscores the dedication and generosity of our employees. This funding has been directed to a wide variety of purpose-driven partners, each chosen by our staff for their outstanding efforts in strengthening our communities and fostering greater health and equity. Cinnaire Cares reflects our belief that collective action drives meaningful impact. By empowering our employees to contribute to and nominate charities, we ensure that our giving directly supports causes that resonate deeply with our team. It’s more than just a program, it’s a movement of care and commitment that strengthens our ties to the people and places around us.
Celebrating Our Recent Donations
We’re excited to share the latest contributions made through Cinnaire Cares. With the continued support of our employees, this funding round raised an impressive $78,000, which will benefit four-staff nominated organizations as well as the Cinnaire Cares Emergency Fund, a fund established to support our nonprofit partners during crisis, economic, or natural disasters. Each recipient will receive $15,600.
From empowering young people through mentorship and education to advancing racial equity and economic justice, these donations will drive meaningful change. Each organization is making a powerful impact, deepening our collective commitment to strengthening communities and advancing shared values of opportunity, equity and growth.
Destined for Greatness – Detroit, MI
Nominated by: Danté Ramocan
The purpose of Destined for Greatness is to empower and motivate at-risk young ladies ages 11 to 21 years old. Their mission is to show youth that no matter what their downfalls have been, there is always a way to rise up above the negatives. The DFG Mentoring Program provides tools to build young lades into strong leaders and professionals through topics and programming such as hygiene, education, self-esteem, and job readiness.
Equiticity – Chicago, IL
Nominated by: Alice Mwinzi
Born out of North Lawndale, a vibrant neighborhood located on Chicago’s West Side, Equiticity is a nonprofit organization and racial equity movement, operationalizing racial equity by harnessing its collective power through research, advocacy, programs, Community Mobility Rituals, and social enterprises to improve the lives of Black, Brown, and Indigenous people in our society. Equiticity wishes to create a city that serves as a global model for the rest of the world and showcases how to normalize, prioritize and operationalize an unwavering commitment to racial equity – creating an equitable flow of resources which help to reduce violence, improve health, create jobs, and ultimately make neighborhoods and cities across the world more live able for Black, Brown, and Indigenous people.
Kids’ Voice of Indiana – Indianapolis, IN
Nominated by: Kaitlyn Schutz
Kids’ Voice of Indiana advocates for children and youth in the family court system. With their mission of amplifying the voices of kids and youth in the legal system through programs, community projects, and events, the organization encourages a legal system that protects children and promotes family preservation.
Delaware Community Reinvestment Action Council – Wilmington, DE
Nominated by: Joel Amin
Founded to realize the promise of an accessible, community-centric financial system, DCRAC provides low- and no-cost services that enable Delawareans to untangle and take charge of their financial lives. DCRAC integrates legal and financial services with community education and advocacy so low-wealth clients can manage and secure their own financial futures and thrive within mainstream banking and legal systems.
