Supporting Communities
We Support Educational, Social, Civic And Arts Organizations In Our Communities
Although our company spans continents, we never lose sight of the communities where we live and work. Our businesses invest in and promote involvement at the local level to make our communities better — whether through improving education and social services; promoting health, arts and culture; supporting policies to strengthen our national security; helping those in need; or assisting veterans and their families.
Community Investment
Meaningful change starts locally, which is why we invest in initiatives that strengthen education and social services, promote health and well-being, support policies that spur economic development, and assist community members in need. Our business units support local chapters of various national charity organizations. Our philanthropic and volunteer efforts focus on education outreach and social services, service member support, and arts and culture. Each business unit engages in community outreach and support efforts that align with local community needs. Employees organize the donation of time, goods and services.
Bath Iron Works employees conduct an annual Feed the Hungry food drive, with proceeds supporting the Bath Area Food Bank and Bath Area Kitchen Table, providing meals and supplies to hundreds of individuals and families in need.
To provide front-line support to those impacted by Hurricane Helene, Gulfstream donated $500,000 through various organizations such as the United Way and American Red Cross. Gulfstream, the United Way and Second Harvest established critical food distribution sites in Savannah and Brunswick, Georgia.
Employees mentor students in Ohio State University's engineering technology program, hosting visits to GD facilities to demonstrate how we integrate STEM into jobs.
Mission Systems employees partnered with their local chapter of Habitat for Humanity to build affordable homes for families in need.
Educational Outreach
A cornerstone of our community outreach is supporting education, particularly in STEM fields. Our employees volunteer their time, talent and expertise to teach and train future members of the workforce, leading robotics clubs, organizing rocketry competitions, and mentoring college students and interns. Promoting strong STEM literacy is critical to building a skilled talent pipeline and supporting a productive society for our future workforce.
Supporting Service Members
General Dynamics proudly supports active military and veteran families by providing financial support to a number of nonprofit organizations that work toward improving the quality of life for veterans and others through their programs and social contributions.
We are a proud sponsor of:
- Sentinels of Freedom, which provides severely wounded post-9/11 veterans with comprehensive personal support
- AUSA Army Ten-Miler, which raises funds for the Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program
- National Military Family Association, which strives to enhance the quality of life for military families
- Semper Fi Fund, which provides urgently needed resources and support for combat-wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured service members and their families