A legacy of service
History of The UPS Foundation
Doing good while delivering goods
The UPS Foundation is created to extend UPS's commitment to service beyond customers and into the communities UPSers call home.
Building lasting partnerships
The Foundation establishes enduring relationships with organizations including National Urban League, Henry Street Settlement, UnidosUS, Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habitat for Humanity.
Launching employees giving
UPSers gain new ways to support the causes they care about most.
Recognizing service
The Jim Casey Community Service Award is created to honor UPSers with an exceptional commitment to volunteerism.
Expanding vaccine equity
The Foundation begins work to improve vaccine access, using UPS cold-chain and last-mile expertise to reach underserved communities.
Fighting human trafficking
UPS launches anti-human trafficking training for drivers, helping them recognize and report warning signs.
Scaling disaster relief
The Foundation expands its humanitarian logistics efforts, delivering critical relief supplies to communities around the world.
Introducing HELP
The Foundation aligns its work to four focus areas: Health & Humanitarian Relief, Economic Empowerment, Local Community Engagement and Planet Protection, while setting a goal to positively impact 1 billion lives by 2040.
Making giving and volunteering easier
UPS Community Connections debuts, giving UPSers an easier way to volunteer, give and support the causes they care about.
Extending training to management
UPS Anti Human Trafficking training is made available to UPS management.
Going global
UPS Community Connections expands worldwide, connecting UPSers everywhere to local causes and volunteer opportunities.
Reaching 30 million volunteer hours
UPSers achieve 30 million volunteer hours four years ahead of the 2030 goal, supporting more than 7,000 causes.
Celebrating 75 years of impact
The Foundation celebrates 75 years with more than 605 million lives positively impacted.