West Yost’s 30th Anniversary Giving

Photo of West Yost employees in support of communities

Giving Back for our 30th Anniversary

West Yost kicked off our 30th anniversary in June, 2020! As we celebrate this milestone anniversary we wanted to give back to our communities in a way that supported our Purpose: advancing water resources for future generations. Over the last 12 months, we donated or volunteered with 42 charitable organizations.

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We have been inspired to provide resources to organizations dedicated to creating greater resiliency, our health and wellness, and providing educational opportunities in areas relevant to our field: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Resiliency

Water for People
West Yost and Water for People are both celebrating their 30th anniversary. Together, we are working towards similar values and mission. We have been a supporter of Water for People for many years and we have identified their Global Mosaic Challenge as our concluding charitable donation.

Together, we’re building a Global Photo Mosaic to ensure health clinics and communities across Africa, Latin America, and India have safe, reliable water to wash their hands during COVID-19 and beyond. (Did you know 50% of healthcare facilities around the world don’t have piped water and 39% don’t have soap!?) Join West Yost to make a difference!

Wildfires
The 2020 western states wildfire season was, sadly, a historic year of devastation. We have identified two state-wide organizations to support both the emergency response and rebuilding of homes:

Tree Davis
Through Tree Davis, West Yost donated the gift of a tree within the City of Davis marking our 30th anniversary. We will be planting our tree together in the Fall of 2021. It is their mission to enhance and expand our urban forest by teaching the people of our community to plant and care for tree

STEM

Our talented professionals bring with them diverse experiences and backgrounds which makes us West Yost! We support the future of an accessible STEM education we believe that this will build a stronger future for all of us. 

MESA, (Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Achievement)​ Arizona, California, and Oregon
MESA was recommended by West Yost’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) group. Their focus is K-16 students, aimed at college and career prep for individuals with diverse obstacles and backgrounds.

Square Root Academy
Square Root Academy is a STEM based non-profit organization dedicated to educating underrepresented youth on the fundamental of STEM while emphasizing collaborative learning, innovation, and academic excellence. The program is offered at no cost to students.

Soroptimist, International
Our donations to the Davis, CA, Portland, OR, and San Diego, CA chapters provides women and girls with access to the education and training they need to achieve economic empowerment.

Health and Wellness

Supporting Local Food Banks
West Yost has supported over 30 food banks throughout Arizona, California, and Oregon. Additionally, our Wellness Group initiated a West Yost team fundraiser with Feeding America where West Yost committed to a dollar to dollar match. Together with our support, we have provided over 70,000 meals to those in need.

We’ve also made individual charitable donations to: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano Counties, Honor Health Desert Mission Food Bank, Food for Lane County, Oregon Food Bank, Pleasanton/Alameda Co. Children’s Emergency Food Bank, Redwood Empire Food Bank, Sacramento Food Bank, San Diego Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, and Yolo Food Bank.

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walks Your Way
West Yost participated in NAMI’s campaign to promote awareness of mental health and reduce the stigma. West Yost made a monetary contribution to the fundraiser for every team member that registered and participates in the NAMIWalk.

Sleeves Up Campaign, American Red Cross, Blood Drive
Volunteers from West Yost participated our on Sleeves Up blood drive at donation locations across Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.