Corporate Citizenship - 1919 Investment Counsel

Empowering Communities Through Volunteering & Giving Back

Baltimore Birmingham Cincinnati New York Philadelphia San Francisco

1919 team volunteering at Habitat for Humanity

Baltimore

Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake in Baltimore, Maryland offers Team Build events where groups can volunteer to build affordable homes. Our Baltimore team volunteers on an annual basis as a way of contributing to the local community and making a lasting impact.

1919 team volunteering at food drive event

Birmingham

The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama provides fresh produce and groceries to seniors, children at risk of hunger during school breaks, patients facing chronic illness, first-time mothers and others in need. Our Birmingham team helps to pack meals to distribute to those in need.

woman talking to a student in a classroom

Cincinnati

The Susan Sargen Student Enterprise Program (StEP) is a nationally recognized elementary school program that has shown a marked increase in student engagement, attendance, self-esteem, academic achievement, and also increases educator effectiveness. Our Cincinnati team regularly volunteers with StEP as a way of bringing financial literacy skills to younger members of their local community.

1919 team in front of military aircraft carrier

New York

In observance of the federally-recognized September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance (“9/11 Day”), the country’s largest annual day of charitable service, our New York team participates in one of their powerful service projects. On this day, our team, along with over 20,000 volunteers from major corporations nonprofits, diverse faith groups, and the general public, assembles more than 8 million healthy, non-perishable meals for those in need.

Philadelphia

Our Philadelphia office is a proud sponsor of the Jenkins Arboretum and Natural Lands Trust. In addition to supporting fun and festive community events, sponsors like 1919 provide the critical resources needed for Jenkins to fulfill its mission of preserving, enhancing, and sharing its horticultural and natural resources. The arboretum focuses on conservation, education, and community engagement by maintaining a diverse collection of plants, particularly rhododendrons, azaleas, and native species, while promoting ecological stewardship and public appreciation of nature.

San Francisco

Founded in 1950, St. Anthony’s is the most comprehensive safety net service center in San Francisco. Every day, St. Anthony’s provides essential services, health care, and gateways to stability for families and individuals in need. Our San Francisco office volunteers on an annual basis by preparing, packing, and serving meals to those in need.

1,800+

Volunteering Hours

In 2024, our team spent 1,802 hours volunteering for non-profit organizations in their communities.

Unique Charitable Organizations

In 2024, our colleagues shared their time and treasure across 98 different charitable organizations.

+15%

Increase In Leadership Roles Held

A 15% increase in 2024 of our colleagues holding leadership roles among community organizations.

As of December 31, 2024

Source: Internal Community Engagement Survey

“1919 has always been about supporting community. Not only are we a tightly knit community at work, focused on our clients, but we are also active and engaged in supporting our local communities, volunteering alongside family, friends, and our clients.”

- Harry O’Mealia, CEO

Being a Partner in Our Communities is at the Core of Who We Are

At 1919, being a responsible corporate citizen is a core value. We are committed to doing the right thing in all aspects of our work, whether serving our clients, supporting our employees, or contributing to a surrounding communities.

Volunteering

We strive to enrich the communities in which we live and work through employee volunteerism and community engagement. We actively encourage our associates to lend their time and talent to organizations across our communities, and our employees play an active role in helping to make our philanthropic interests and community outreach successful and sustainable.

Mentoring

In order to support and foster our next generation of employees, as well as the next generation in our broader communities, 1919 seeks opportunities to promote formal and informal training and mentoring programs. Through our internal Human Capital team, we support internal associate mentorship with senior team members and external mentorship programs with organizations such as Morgan State University, the University of Alabama, the Community Foundation of NJ, and others.

Community & Belonging

We strive to build a firm culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the distinct and unique voices of our employees.

Within our firm, we have committed to working with one another to build an inclusive environment that empowers our team to bring their full selves to the workplace. Within our firm, we continually examine existing systems and behaviors to identify our blind spots and better engage with our colleagues, partners, and community to advance inclusivity and belonging.

Charitable Contributions

At 1919, we make donations to various organizations throughout the year, many that focus on local community events or charities. Additionally, in an effort to support our employees in the charitable endeavors, we have an employee match program.

As part of our year end giving program, each year we support an organization whose mission and work support a cause that we feel is relevant in our world.

Black and white image of road winding through the hills.

Explore Our Approach

At the heart of our firm is a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and personalized service. Learn more about our history, our values, and the dedicated team members who bring our mission to life every day.

About Us Our Team