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CORPORATE GIVING

Great Things Happen When We Pull Together

As a major driver of business and economic growth in towns and cities across the eastern United States, Norfolk Southern takes seriously the role we play in helping communities thrive.

 

We know our impact is greatest when we are authentic to the values and priorities of our company. That’s why we are focused on building relationships and making investments that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local workforce, and build strong, thriving communities.

 

As we pursue these efforts, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is inextricably woven into all aspects of our business, is reflected in the types of programs and organizations we prioritize and support. And because inclusion starts with our people, we empower every NS employee to engage with their own local community in ways that are meaningful to them.

 

Last year, Norfolk Southern contributed nearly $18.2 million dollars to charitable organizations across our 22-state network.

Our Focus Areas

SAFETY

SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

2023 HIGHLIGHTS

Continuing a commitment made in 2021, $1 million was awarded to 74 Hampton Roads, Virginia nonprofits, furthering the goal of providing $5 million to the community over five years.

Introduced two new grant programs, focused on communities and safety, with nearly $5 million awarded in the first year.

Provided nearly $600,000 in grants to 27 organizations across our 22-state network that provide shelter and services for the homeless including wrap-around services such as mental health assessments, job assistance, and permanent housing.

Awarded $95,000 between eight local Toys for Tots chapters to help purchase toys for local campaigns. Norfolk Southern employees also donated toys as part of a companywide toy drive in the month of December. 

Established a new volunteerism program with nearly 5,000 hours logged by employees.

As part of our Thoroughbred Scholars Program, over $500,000 was awarded in scholarship funds to promote educational opportunities to children of NS employees.

In celebration of Giving November, employees across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network came together to make a difference. Giving November underscores our commitment to positively impacting our communities. Norfolk Southern employees logged 544 volunteer hours during Giving November.

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