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COMMUNITY IMPACT

GREAT THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE PULL TOGETHER

 

As a major driver of business and economic growth in towns and cities across the eastern United States, Norfolk Southern takes seriously the role we play in helping communities thrive.

 

We know our impact is greatest when we are authentic to the values and priorities of our company. That’s why we are focused on building relationships and making investments that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local workforce, and build strong, thriving communities.

As we pursue these efforts, our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, which is inextricably woven into all aspects of our business, is reflected in the types of programs and organizations we prioritize and support. And because inclusion starts with our people, we empower every NS employee to engage with their own local community in ways that are meaningful to them.

 

Last year, Norfolk Southern contributed nearly $9.5 million dollars to charitable organizations across our network.

Our Focus Areas

Norfolk Southern is focused on building relationships and making investments that promote safe and sustainable operations, develop the local workforce, and build strong, resilient communities.

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SAFETY

SAFETY

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

THRIVING COMMUNITIES

2022 Highlights

In 2022, NS awarded $1 millions in grants to a diverse group of fifty-seven non-profits in the Hampton Roads region. The grants further Norfolk Southern's legacy of supporting people and families in the communities it serves.

Awarded over $320,000 in community-based grants through partnerships with local organizations that empower them with valuable resources and support from Norfolk Southern, such as money for a police department to purchase new life-saving equipment.

SAFETY

Provided $600,000 in grants to 27 organizations across our 22-state network that provide shelter and services for the homeless including wrap-around services such as mental health assessments, job assistance, and permanent housing.

food banks

Awarded $200,000 in grants to eight local Toys for Tots chapters to help purchase toys for local campaigns Norfolk Southern employees also donated toys as part of a companywide toy drive in the month of December. 

toys for tots

Empowered NS employees to give back to communities where they work and live through a new hometown giving program. $25,000 in grants were given to 10 NS team members to apply to a non-profit organization of their choice in their hometown.

empowered NS employees

Provided $400,000 in grants to 31 food banks across our network to support local efforts to combat food insecurity, as well as other assistance initiatives supporting children, families, and senior citizens.

food banks

Launched the first NS coordinated Month of Giving program across our network that empowered employees to give back to their communities through financial donations or volunteerism.

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