Social Impact: Community Development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Link Logistics, we are dedicated to making a positive impact that creates both immediate returns and lasting benefits for our people, customers and communities. Our Social Impact department prioritizes Community Development and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives that blend our national reach with local connections.

Community Development

Our Community Development initiatives leverage our scale to strengthen the communities where we live and work through volunteering, donations, in-kind contributions, grants and pro-bono services.

Community Grants Program and employee giving

The Link Logistics Community Grants Program provides infrastructure grants that help nonprofits addressing hunger, education and hyperlocal needs meet urgent operational demands. Since launching the program in 2022, we have donated $6 million to support 59 nonprofit projects across 26 states. We also match employee donations to certified nonprofits, offering up to $1,000 per employee annually, and provide up to eight hours of paid volunteer time per year to each team member.
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Marquee nonprofit partner: CoreGiving

Co-founded by Link Logistics CEO Luke Petherbridge, CoreGiving is dedicated to fighting childhood hunger in the U.S. Our employees support the cause through annual fundraising events and CoreGiving Day, a firm-wide volunteer event. Since its inception, CoreGiving has provided more than 66 million meals to children and families facing food insecurity. To learn more or donate, visit www.coregiving.org.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

We are committed to cultivating a diverse workforce where every voice and perspective is valued and respected. Striving to foster an inclusive environment rooted in trust, we champion efforts to increase representation across our organization. Our DEI programming supports current employees and customers, expands opportunities for future talent and applies an equitable lens to supplier and vendor diversity.

Employee resource groups

Employee resource groups (ERGs) are employee-led initiatives that bolster our company culture and support team members by promoting awareness and fostering an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. Membership in ERGs is open to all Link Logistics employees, with over 65 percent of the firm participating in at least one of our five ERGs.

Ascend

Women's employee resource group

Ebony Multicultural Resource Group (EMRG)

Black and African diaspora employee resource group

Hispanic Organization for Latino Advancement (HOLA)

Hispanic and Latino employee resource group

Pride

LGBTQIA+ employee resource group

Programing Resources & Opportunities for Veteran Employees & Team (PROVET)

Veterans’ employee resource group
Cross-firm DEI ambassadors
To further cultivate an inclusive culture, we have a team of DEI ambassadors who represent every business line, department and region. These ambassadors provide guidance on upcoming DEI initiatives and serve as valuable resources for their teams.
Quarterly content and customer celebrations
The Social Impact team collaborates firm-wide to highlight our diverse population, curate content and host panel discussions and events. Internal initiatives highlight various demographics, backgrounds and experiences to raise awareness, celebrate diversity and foster open conversations about inclusion. External events showcase the diverse set of customers we work with every day.
Expanding opportunities for future talent
We teamed up with Project Destined to launch the nonprofit’s first-ever Industrial Real Estate Bridge Program. This five-week program helps young, diverse talent unlock careers in real estate through professional development, networking and mentorship.
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Link Logistics Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

Latest report highlights our Social Impact program, including our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and Community Development initiatives, which strive to make a positive difference for people inside and outside the firm.
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