DWS joined us for a Green Teams clean-up on August 18th at Garfield Park.

We had the pleasure of working with DWS for a Green Teams clean-up last year. Everyone's experience was so positive and impactful that they wished to return in 2022!

DWS is a top 20 global asset manager and one of the world's leading asset managers with USD 870bn of assets under management (as of June 30th 2022). Building on more than 60 years of experience, it has a reputation for excellence in Germany, Europe, the Americas and Asia. DWS is recognized by clients globally as a trusted source for integrated investment solutions, stability and innovation across a full spectrum of investment disciplines.

Why is volunteering for the parks important to your organization?

Not only is volunteering a bonding activity for our teams, but a direct way to impact our community. Our missions at DWS include sustainable action - we felt what better way to embody this message than getting involved with our local green spaces.

How does your organization’s mission relate to the work you’re doing with CPF?

With many businesses trying to focus on bettering the environment, DWS sees that there is no better way to do it than through hands-on experiences and it is rewarding to do in our own city.

Share a highlight of your clean-up event experience.

The group spent the day picking up the park, specifically making their way around the lake. Everyone was changing pace throughout so you got to interact with the many people involved. People would share jokes and overall the mood of the day was lighthearted and energetic.

One participant, Mackenzie Cronin, described the event as, "An eye opening experience that gave perspective about the neighborhoods of our city. There are many organizations with the goal of community betterment, but this project is simple, tangible, and shows that a little can go a long way.”

Arens Haxhillari, another attendee, said "It was spectacular getting the chance to give back to the local community and participate with tangible results."

Thank you for pitching in once again, DWS!

YOU CAN PITCH IN, TOO!

Thanks to the generous support of our Green Teams, the Chicago Parks Foundation equips thousands of volunteers with free supplies for our Pitch In for the Parks citywide program.

Our Green Teams calendar is filling up for the 2022 season - we encourage you to plan ahead for 2023 or join our alternative Pitch In for the Parks effort today.

You can also join us with a gift or become a Chicago Parks Foundation Member! Your support helps make vital park programming like Pitch In for the Parks possible. When you invest in the parks, you invest in the communities who love and depend on them.