Charitable Giving
At Raymond James, we believe in giving back to the community that has supported our growth and success for nearly 50 years. Some of the ways our associates show their support are through charitable giving and volunteerism. In helping to make a difference in our community, we hope to inspire others – both businesses and individuals – to support worthwhile causes, as well.
United Way
Raymond James Financial sets aside a percentage of profits for charitable purposes. A major portion of this reserve is used to match United Way gifts in communities across the country. This practice has made the firm a top corporate sponsor of the United Way of Tampa Bay and has helped impact social services organizations throughout the United States, as well as educational, performing and fine arts, and other service organizations.
Sack Hunger Food Drives
Over the past four years the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Raymond James have worked to “sack hunger” by stocking Tampa Bay-area food banks before the Thanksgiving holiday. Since the program’s inception, Raymond James, in coordination with the Bucs and other corporate sponsors, has collected more than 105 tons of nonperishable and canned food items.
Habitat for Humanity
As part of our pledge to give back to the communities in which we live and work, Raymond James sponsored a Habitat for Humanity home in Pinellas County, Florida, in February and March 2010. Through this sponsorship, the firm helped lend a hand in the effort to build a community where everyone has a safe and comfortable place to live.