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Giving Back: Cresa Cares Community Service Week 2025

At Cresa, we believe in making a positive impact—not just for our clients, but for our communities. That’s why, during Cresa Cares Community Service Week, our teams across the country stepped away from their desks and into their communities to lend a helping hand.

From volunteering at food banks to cleaning up parks and supporting local nonprofits, our offices embraced the spirit of service, living out our core value of Enhance Community. Below, you'll find highlights from the meaningful work our teams took part in improving that small acts of service can make a big difference.

 Atlanta

The Atlanta team rolled up their sleeves at Open Hand Atlanta, helping to prepare and deliver nutritious meals for individuals facing health challenges. By supporting Open Hand’s mission, the team played a role in ensuring that community members have access to balanced, nourishing food. Their efforts reinforce Cresa’s commitment to enhancing the communities where we live and work.

 

Houston Cresa Office

Houston

In Houston, the team volunteered at the Houston Food Bank, which supports nearly 1 million food-insecure individuals across Southeast Texas. Their efforts contributed to providing essential meals for families in need, demonstrating the power of teamwork and community service.

 Cresa Madison Office

 

Madison

The Madison team spent their service day at Second Harvest Food Bank of Southern Wisconsin, an organization that has provided nearly 241 million meals since 1986. They assisted with sorting, packing, and distributing food to families, reinforcing the importance of food security and supporting an organization that partners with over 300 agencies across the region.

 Cresa New Jersey Office

 

New Jersey

In New Jersey, the team volunteered at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey, preparing meals for the Kids Café program. This initiative provides nutritious meals to children facing food insecurity. By supporting an organization that distributes meals to over 800 community partners, the team contributed to the fight against hunger and helped strengthen resources for families in need.

 

 Cresa Portland Office

 

Portland

The Portland team collected household essentials to support Community Warehouse, a nonprofit that helps families transitioning into stable housing. Their donations contributed to turning houses into homes for those in need. As a client of Cresa Portland, Community Warehouse’s mission aligns with Cresa’s values, and the team was proud to support their work in the community.

toronto office

Toronto, Canada

The Toronto team partnered with WoodGreen Community Services to assemble warming kits for vulnerable individuals in the city. Taking their efforts a step further, they walked through downtown to personally distribute these kits to those in need. This hands-on initiative reinforced Cresa’s commitment to community support, demonstrating the power of collective action and compassion.

Cresa Washington DC Office

Washington, DC

The DC team dedicated their time to three impactful organizations. At Ayuda, they assembled snack bags and wrote encouraging notes for low-income immigrant families, providing small but meaningful gestures of support. Later in the week, they volunteered at the Capital Area Food Bank, packing 792 brown bags—totaling 4,400 pounds of food—to provide 3,666 meals for seniors in need. Their work underscores Cresa’s belief that giving back strengthens the communities we serve.To round out a full week of service the team volunteered with the Brandywine Valley SPCA. They helped assemble tons of bags of dog & cat food to support the shelter—and as a bonus, got to spend time with the most adorable puppies.

 

Across the country, Cresa teams came together to make a meaningful impact, reinforcing our commitment to Enhance Community. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the organizations that make these efforts possible!