Commitment to Our Communities
At Shorr, we believe in the power of collaboration, equity, compassion, and unity to create positive change. Shorr’s Community Outreach Program is dedicated to forging meaningful partnerships with not-for-profits and engaging in diverse community activities to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.
Shorr’s Inaugural Book Drive
In March, Shorr’s Community Outreach Committee organized a book drive. This initiative aimed to benefit elementary school children in underprivileged schools in our communities.
The response from our employee-owners was nothing short of inspiring. Over the course of a month, we collected almost 3,000 books across all divisions!
Everyone’s generosity and kindness helped brighten the lives of students who may not have access to quality reading materials.
Nationwide Annual Food Drive
During the month of September, our employee-owners banded together in a company-wide food drive to join the fight to end hunger.
As a company, Shorr raised $28,338, which equals 226,704 meals for those in need. In addition, we collected nearly 1,800 goods for local food banks.
Earth Day Events
In celebration of Earth Day, over 100 Shorr employee-owners came together and participated in Shorr-organized activities. Two divisions coordinated trash clean-ups, while seven Shorr locations planted trees native to their local environment.
We are proud to recognize the role of our employee-owners in being responsible stewards to our company, community, and planet.
Adopted Trail: Red Oaks Nature
At Shorr, we're not just talking about sustainability, we're taking action! Through our partnership with the Fox Valley Park District, we've adopted a trail at Red Oak Nature Center and committed to a monthly cleanup.
As a dynamic and growing park district that serves a diverse population of more than 236,000 people, Fox Valley Park District shares our passion for environmentally responsible action and community stewardship.
Shorr Resource Groups
At Shorr, our employee-led resource groups encourage professional growth and present the opportunity for a collective voice. Through shared experiences, support, and collaboration, these groups play a vital role in Shorr’s culture and foster positive change.
EcoVadis Resource Group
The EcoVadis assessment platform rates the sustainability of global supply chains across more than 75,000 international companies. The assessment measures organizations’ ESG (environmental, social, and governance) contributions and credentials via 21 criteria – notably with a particular focus on four performance areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.
Shorr established a cross-functional resource group to take on the EcoVadis assessment. As a result, Shorr was awarded the Silver Badge.
It is important to note that the Silver Badge designates Shorr as among the top 25% of companies evaluated, signifying a strong and impressive commitment to environmental, social, and governance efforts.
