{"id":1417,"date":"2024-01-09T14:57:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-09T14:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ogurydev.wpengine.com\/celebrating-a-year-of-impactful-diversity-equity-inclusion-initiatives\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T19:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T19:04:47","slug":"celebrating-a-year-of-impactful-diversity-equity-inclusion-initiatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ogury.com\/celebrating-a-year-of-impactful-diversity-equity-inclusion-initiatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating a Year of Impactful Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Initiatives"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

 At Ogury, our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are commitments ingrained in our values. These initiatives are not just events on a calendar; they are pivotal opportunities to craft our workplace culture, where everyone feels safe to come as they are, can share their unique perspectives, and is excited about bringing their most authentic selves to work each day. Over the past year, Ogury led many impactful DE&I initiatives that increased philanthropy, served as a platform to support meaningful causes, and raised money for important charities. <\/span>Let\u2019s take a look at our important DE&I initiatives from 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March \u2013 Women\u2019s Month\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organization supported: <\/span>Women in Tech<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

March is not only Women\u2019s History month, but also holds International Women\u2019s Day (March 8th). Throughout the month, Ogurians focused on women\u2019s empowerment through a variety of activities. Self-defense classes were not only an opportunity for physical training but helped build confidence. Gratitude boards were a tapestry of appreciation and shared stories, while our trivia night sparked conversation. To show support for the wider community, we collected feminine hygiene products for women\u2019s shelters and held company meals at local women-owned businesses. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Ogurians took part globally in the #dressinpurple challenge, and dozens of employees entered our in-house Women\u2019s Month raffle, raising a total of <\/span>$1,440<\/strong> for Women in Tech, supporting their mission to bridge the gender gap in STEAM and empowering women to embrace technology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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May \u2013 <\/strong>Mental Well-being Awareness Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organization supported: <\/span>Mental Health Foundation<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May is Mental Health Awareness month and an opportunity for Ogurians to prioritize and focus on mental well-being. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Activities like yoga classes and walks in the park promoted physical health and mental relaxation. Our panels on mental well-being opened up important dialogues on subjects like anxiety and confidence, supported by insights from our mental well-being tool, Plumm. The #dressingreen challenge, where team members took photos with something green, brought creativity and fun into fundraising. Our collective efforts resulted in a donation of <\/span>$1,000<\/strong> to the Mental Health Foundation, the UK\u2019s leading charity for mental health. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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June \u2013 Pride Month<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organization supported: <\/span>It Gets Better<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June was a colorful celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride. The #Snaptheflag<\/a> challenge had more than 100 members of our team creatively posing with pride flags, and held a virtual workshop centered around creating an inclusive workplace for LGBTQIA+ members.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our painting contest and Pride Olympics were not just entertaining but also enlightening, while quizzes on LGBTQIA+ topics furthered our knowledge and understanding of community needs. These efforts culminated in a donation of <\/span>$1,180<\/strong> to It Gets Better.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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November \u2013 Movember\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Organization supported: <\/span>Movember<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In November, we focused on men\u2019s health and well-being through the Movember campaign, which raises awareness of men\u2019s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men\u2019s suicide. Team members grew mustaches or sported creative alternatives, fostering a sense of camaraderie and fun. The bake sale was a delicious way to raise funds, while the challenge to move 60 kilometers throughout the month encouraged physical activity and team bonding. Our collective efforts raised a donation of <\/span>$3,000<\/strong> to Movember, a 20% increase from our previous campaign.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Holiday Giving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ogury is a long-time partner of <\/span>Givsly<\/span><\/a> and a sponsor of its <\/span>Season without Swag initiative<\/span><\/a>, which focuses on charitable giving versus physical gifts during the holiday season to reduce carbon emissions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this initiative, Ogury made 203 donations to charity on behalf of our clients, totaling <\/span>$5000<\/strong> in support of three charities: <\/span>Canine Companions for Independence<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Covenant House<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Pure Earth<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our Senior Director of Marketing, Lauren Burke, was nominated in the \u201cMost Impactful Media Professional\u201d category for Givsly\u2019s Season without Swag awards, a testament to the Ogury team\u2019s dedication to impactful charitable giving. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Year-Round: Global Community Days\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of our ongoing DE&I efforts Ogurians are encouraged to dedicate one day per year to volunteer and give back to their local communities. This year, our teams worldwide embraced this initiative in a plethora of ways:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n