Philanthropy

CSCI is committed to creating meaningful change in the communities we serve through our philanthropic efforts. Impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways, CSCI dedicates substantial resources to support both the local community and the world at large through the charitable organizations we serve.

The Employee Charitable Contribution Program

Starting in 2010, CSCI employees began a program to support charitable organizations through direct payroll deductions. Organizations are chosen each year based on those supported by the employees, so as to allow the employees a voice in CSCI’s charitable activities. The heart of these activities is Casual Fridays throughout the year and various potluck-type luncheons. This year, CSCI employees have reached out to support 10 charitable organizations.

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. To learn more about the American Cancer Society, visit www.cancer.org.

American Red Cross -- Armed Forces Emergency Services

The American Red Cross links members of the U.S. Armed Forces with their families during a crisis. Twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year, the Red Cross quickly sends emergency communications to deployed service members on behalf of their family. Military members can have peace of mind knowing that when they are on a mission, in training or stationed far from home-and leaving cell phones and emails behind-they are still connected to home. While providing service to 1.4 million active duty military personnel and their families, the Red Cross also reaches out to more than 1.2 million members of the National Guard and Reserves and their families living in nearly every community in America. To learn more about the American Red Cross, visit www.redcross.org.

AMVETS National Service Foundation

AMVETS is a congressionally-chartered service organization whose members have served from World War II to the present. AMVETS provides, not only support for veterans and the active military in procuring their earned entitlements, but also community services that enhance the quality of life for this nation’s citizens. To learn more about AMVETS, visit www.amvetsnsf.org.

March of Dimes -- National Capital Area

The March of Dimes mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. They carry out this mission through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives. March of Dimes researchers, volunteers, educators, outreach workers and advocates work together to give all babies a fighting chance against the threats to their health: prematurity, birth defects, low birth weight. To learn more about the March of dimes, visit www.marchofdimes.com.

Santa Sac

Established in 1997, CSCI has provided a Happy Holiday season to families in the Northern Virginia area. Santa Sac works hand-in-hand with local Springfield, VA; Fairfax County; and Prince William County school officials in deciding which families are most needy according to their income, education, personal needs and history. Among the gifts given include the necessities, such as clothing and food, toys and monetary donations.

Save the Ta-tas Foundation

Founded by Ta-tas® Brand, the Save the Ta-tas Foundation is a private, not-for-profit corporation and is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This relationship enables us to set an extraordinary goal to donate no less than 90¢ of every dollar directly to cancer fighting organizations. To learn more about the Save the Ta-tas Foundation, visit www.savethetatas.org.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located in Memphis, Tennessee, is one of the world’s premier pediatric cancer research centers. Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Patients at St. Jude are referred by a physician, and nearly all have a disease currently under study and are eligible for a research protocol. St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the family’s inability to pay. To learn more about St. Jude’s, visit www.stjude.org.

Stars For Stripes

Stars For Stripes is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality entertainment to internationally deployed U.S. military forces. Bringing together professionals from aviation, entertainment and the military, Stars For Stripes is improving the overseas tour experience for performers, sponsors, donors, and most importantly, for the dedicated men and women protecting our national interests. We support their commitment. We honor their service. We understand their sacrifice. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. To learn more about Stars For Stripes, visit www.starsforstripes.com.

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Society

Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.

That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world. To learn more about the Komen Breast Cancer Society, visit ww5.komen.org.

Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

The mission of the U. S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted. To learn more about Toys for Tots, visit www.toysfortots.org.

Wounded Warrior Project

The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. By raising awareness and enlisting the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service men and women, assisting injured service members to aid and assist other wounded service members, and by providing unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of severely injured service members, the Wounded Warrior Project strives to fulfill this mission. To learn more about the Wounded Warrior Project, visit www.woundedwarriorproject.org.