Deluxe Cares
Community Partnerships
Deluxe is proud to partner with organizations that help make an impact in our communities.
Deluxe has a long history of partnering with the American Red Cross and is a proud member of the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program. We are grateful to support their vital work in communities across the country reeling from the impacts of devastating disasters.
Why is it important for companies like Deluxe to partner with Cristo Rey on a community and an individual student level?
Part of our mission as a company is to give back to our communities. And we fundamentally believe our mission statement is we, help business succeed so communities thrive. That means if businesses grow, they create jobs, which means they hire people. Those people wanna go have a pizza on Friday night or have dry cleaning or get their car fixed, which creates more jobs. We fundamentally believe we play a really important role in moving that forward. And part of that is building the workforce and the population for the future, so they can be part of that that prosperity cycle as well. And, we love the crystal ray model because it gives young people like you an opportunity to have real life work experience while getting an amazing education.
It's become very, very obvious that I've had more experience and I have gained more knowledge being at this school, especially with the four years of work experience and how they align your classes up. It's nice to have that stability.
So you're in your fourth year at Cristo Rey.
So sort of a two part question. What would you say to, a new student about coming to Cristo Rey, a, and b, about coming and being part of Deluxe?
A, for students incoming the corporate work study program, I would definitely say don't be scared, don't be nervous, and don't be afraid to ask questions because the people around you, they're here to help you.
So you can always ask questions. For a new student coming into Deluxe, I would definitely say just enjoy it while you're here because I know that other students don't have a job that they necessarily enjoy as much. I know some students, they're like, oh, I have to go to work tomorrow. But me, I'm like, hey, I get to go to work, you know? So I was like, just have fun with it, enjoy it, take your time, and, yeah, just take whatever you can from this experience.
I love that. You know, we are really committed to having a great experience for all of our employees, and we want them to love the company and have pride, and it's great to see young people get to experience that too.
Deluxe is proud to support Cristo Rey Jesuit High School which provides a quality, Catholic, college preparatory education to young people who live in urban communities with limited educational options. Each year, Deluxe supports 4 Cristo Rey students each in Atlanta, Kansas City and Minneapolis.
The Cristo Rey Network is the only network of high schools in the country that integrate four years of rigorous, college-preparatory academics with four years of professional work experience through the Corporate Work Study Program. Comprised of 37 Catholic, college- and career-preparatory schools that today serve over 13,000 students across 24 states and collectively claim 18,035 graduates, the Cristo Rey Network delivers a powerful and innovative approach to inner-city education that equips students from families of limited economic means with the knowledge, character, and skills to transform their lives. The impact is evident: Cristo Rey students are three times more likely to complete a bachelor’s degree by age 24, compared to the total U.S. low-income population.
Deluxe is proud to partner with Junior Achievement, a nonprofit dedicated to preparing young people with the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Through experiential learning focused on financial literacy, career readiness, and entrepreneurship, students build the skills required to succeed in today’s dynamic world.
Deluxe’s support for Junior Achievement takes a variety of forms, including annual grants from the Deluxe Foundation, which has totaled over $1.5 million since 1992. In St. Paul, MN an Atlanta, GA, Deluxe is excited to offer a “shop” in each JA BizTown location. JA Biztown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a simulated town which allows elementary school students to operate banks, manage restaurants, write checks, and vote for mayor. Students are able to connect the dots between what they learn in school and the real world.
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Learn how Deluxe Foundations help financially support organizations throughout the country.
Learn more about how Deluxers are empowered to give their time to support organizations that are meaningful to them.
Deluxe is proud to partner with organizations that help make an impact in our communities.
Learn more about the scholarship program dedicated to and inspired by our Founder, W.R. Hotchkiss.
