At Cubic, we believe in making a positive difference in people’s lives. Giving back to the community is one of the many ways our Cubes help cultivate a sense of well-being in our society. Our employees graciously donate their time to company and non-company sponsored charitable organizations and are encouraged to find philanthropic causes that they are passionate about.
Cubes in Action.
After the destruction left behind by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria a few of our Cubes traveled to areas in Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to assist those in need. They packed much needed supplies including our GATR antennas, which provide high-speed telecommunication connectivity that helped locals create dispatch centers for first responders and allowed families to connect with loved ones.
Not only do we love using our inventions to help others – we love inspiring young minds.
Recently, a team of Cubes volunteered at the San Diego STEAM Maker festival as judges and mentors to help thousands of local children learn about engineering, art, math, and science. We sponsored two challenges: the Thinkbox challenge, where students were prompted to take random items from a box and turn them into an invention; and the Hydrobot challenge, where future engineers were challenged to raise a lever over a specific target using only the parts in a pre-packaged kit.
Volunteerism is a global effort.
Across the globe, our UK Cubes spent a spring day cleaning up an abandoned field overrun by weeds and junk and turned it into a play space for local, underprivileged children; while in Australia, Cubic proudly aided nearby businesses, provided shelters from Cubic’s deployable Combat Centers and rescued kids using Cubic's high axled IVECO trucks after major flooding devastated Townsville. Additionally, Cubic donated $10,000 to the recovery efforts.
Cubic also encourages its employees to look outside of the box (or should I say the Cube) to find opportunities to serve. One of our Principal Systems Test Engineer, Mark, found his passion for donating his time at Love on a Leash, a nonprofit which gives pets and their owners the opportunity to provide emotional support animal therapy.
Years ago, Mark realized his chocolate, miniature schnauzer, Kona, had a special talent for making others feel loved - Now, Mark and Kona spend their weekends at hospitals and recovery centers providing pet therapy to seniors.
When Mark started helping at Love on a Leash, he had no idea he would enjoy volunteering as much as he does. Mark wishes he and Kona could bring more smiles to those in need by volunteering more often during the week.
We believe all Cubes who donate their time and efforts would agree with you, Mark!
Volunteerism is a big part of our company and gives Cubes an outlet for discovering new hobbies and developing old ones. You can learn more at: https://www.cubic.com/volunteerism.
