Creating positive impact in our global communities

Since our founding, we remain steadfast in giving back to the communities we live and work. We have consistently sought to strengthen our alliances with local organizations that share our dedication to community well-being.

Through donations, community service, and volunteering opportunities, we support more than 1,100 nonprofit organizations, working together to reduce disparities and enhance access to vital resources within our communities. Our efforts extend to encompass a diverse range of causes, including support for local food banks, relief agencies, programs aimed at empowering at-risk youth, and educational institutions.

^{Employees volunteering with Omashram Trust in Bangalore, India}

Doing our part as a global citizen

Within the Huron community, we recognize the inherent responsibility to leverage our resources and expertise to drive positive change in our communities and beyond. Anchoring our philanthropic endeavors is our Huron Helping Hands (HHH) program, which serves as the foundation of our giving initiatives. This program guides and aligns our actions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that most notably impact our business and mission.

^{Fig. 11. An infographic of Huron's Helping Hands program contributions}

Huron’s Day of Service

On May 12, 2023, more than 2,200 Huron employees partnered with organizations around the globe to participate in 129 community service events in more than 80 different locations! Watch the recap video.

^{Fig. 12. An infographic of Huron's 2023 Day of Service contributions}

Supporting health and well-being

An important initiative for Huron is fostering a supportive workplace culture that emphasizes mental health awareness and resources. One organization aligned with that mission is the Movember Foundation, whose goal is to change the face of men’s health by investing in mental health and suicide prevention and the treatment of prostate and testicular cancers. Each year, we come together to support the Movember Foundation by hosting events and raising funds. In November 2023, more than 400 employees joined Huron’s Movember team and raised over $33,000 by participating in a virtual Movember 5K, selling apparel with proceeds going directly to Movember, and sharing mental health resources. Since 2015, we have raised over $150,000 for Movember.

More broadly as it relates to our focus on health and well-being, we also actively support children’s health. As part of our recognition of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Huron leaders visited and toured the pediatric and research wards at the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai, India. During this visit, CEO and President Mark Hussey presented a donation on behalf of Huron to support the hospital's impactful work. Additionally, this year’s Day of Service shared a date with International Nurses Day, where Huron employees spent time and visited Adyar Cancer Institute to provide keepsakes to the nurses as a thank-you for their service to their patients.

^{Employees participating in the Movember Turkey Bowl}

We are passionate about supporting opportunities to close the gender gap, particularly in STEM areas, and supporting women to achieve their full potential. As part of our commitment, Huron supports the American Cancer Society ResearcHERS campaign, which funds women-led cancer research projects and helps sustain women in STEM careers.

Huron has also been a supporter of the American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red event in Chicago for eight years in a row. In 2023, the event hosted 130 high school students from the Chicagoland area, where Huron employees served as mentors, talked about heart health, and hosted a workshop to help participants learn about high blood pressure/hypertension and how to design potential interventions.

^{Employees attending a 2023 STEM Goes Red event}

Working with our clients to advance their missions

We collaborate with mission-driven organizations, especially those in industries that significantly impact community health and well-being. Our involvement in the healthcare industry enables us to work with organizations to address systemic disparities and enhance the health of underserved populations. In addition, we help healthcare organizations across the country redesign their care delivery models to better serve patients.

We continue to engage with healthcare organizations using data insights to align care models with community needs and collaborate with key stakeholders. Our goal is to comprehensively address the social determinants of health, ultimately improving clinical and social outcomes for patients worldwide.

In the digital realm, we leverage technology to support better patient outcomes and help our clients fulfill their missions. Our Huron Intelligence^® platform integrates data sources and uses predictive modeling to uncover care patterns, resulting in cost reduction and enhanced patient experiences.

Our commitment to healthcare is exemplified by the annual What’s Right in Health Care^® conference, offering healthcare professionals valuable insights, best practices, leadership skills, and transformative information for clinical and operational improvements.

^{Panelists at What’s Right in Health Care®}

Supporting education equity and innovation

In our commitment to education and ensuring equal access to quality learning, we actively support organizations such as Tutoring Chicago and Reach Out and Read/Reach Out and Read of Greater New York. We engage through volunteer tutoring, book drives, and educational events.

Our annual What’s Right in Education gathering has been a focal point of our education advocacy for over a decade. It convenes leaders from top-performing school districts nationwide who showcase strategies that have effectively addressed their most pressing challenges. This collaborative effort empowers education leaders with insights and perspectives crucial to making a positive impact on students.

In response to the evolving education landscape, we expanded our digital capabilities to help clients navigate the highly competitive education sector. Leveraging technology, our education team helps institutions implement innovative enrollment and financial aid strategies, ultimately enhancing the student experience and fostering better educational outcomes. We remain steadfast in our mission to advance education equity and innovation.

^{Employees volunteering with Reach Out and Read Colorado}

Fostering educational growth and equitable opportunities

We firmly believe in the transformative power of education to drive economic and community development. Using our extensive expertise and dedication in collaborating with mission-oriented organizations within the education, research, and nonprofit sectors, we empower them to advance their missions and achieve enduring impact for the communities they serve. In 2020, we established Huron's social alliance initiative as part of our Huron Helping Hands program and continue to support clients through this initiative each year. In 2023, we also collaborated with the Student Veterans of America (SVA) in its mission to scale for future growth and better meet constituent expectations. By engaging in a pilot advisory service program, we analyzed SVA’s strategic objectives, processes, and technology landscape to lay the foundation for an informed decision-making process for digital transformation.

Delivering on our promise of decent work and economic growth

Michigan Prep: For five years running, the Black Alliance iMatter team has hosted students from the Michigan Ross Preparation Initiative for an interactive learning experience. The Prep Initiative was created for University of Michigan undergraduates seeking candidacy in the Michigan Ross BBA Program. The goal of the initiative is to provide rigorous academic opportunities to students in underrepresented populations. Throughout the day, Huron employees provided insight on what opportunities are available to them at Huron

now and in the future. To close out the day, Huron employees and Michigan Prep students created deep connections through networking.

Tent Partnership for Refugees (Tent): For the third year in a row, Huron partnered with Tent for its LGBTQ Refugee Mentorship Initiative. Tent works globally with businesses to connect refugees to work opportunities. Through this program, Huron employees are partnered with mentees to provide them support to integrate economically and navigate their unique challenges in the workforce. This includes resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, and networking.

Professional Clothing Drive: Each year, the Women Alliance iMatter team organizes its Professional Clothing Drive to assist in the skills development and employment search for those in need in our local communities. In 2023, the drive resulted in the donation of nearly 4,500 professional clothing items. The drive has various beneficiaries across the globe and serves as an opportunity for Huron employees to connect with organizations and residents in their local communities.