“Hilton was founded on the belief that hospitality is a powerful force for good. Hilton and the Hilton Global Foundation are harnessing the transformative power of hospitality by driving meaningful impact in the communities where we live, work, and travel,” said Katherine Lugar, EVP, Corporate Affairs and president, Hilton Global Foundation. “We are proud of the progress we’ve made towards our 2030 Goals and our ongoing commitment to empower communities, protect the planet, and enrich the lives of individuals around the globe.”
Through funding provided by the Hilton Global Foundation, organizations around the world are driving destination stewardship, creating career and learning opportunities for all and providing critical relief to communities recovering from natural disasters, resulting in:
Planet Water Foundation in Puebla, Mexico
Chef Hulya - World Central Kitchen - Antakya, Türkiye
The Foundation for Professional Training Inc. - Punlaan School
Travel with Purpose Week - Hilton McLean HQ
WASH Foundation Francisco del Rosario Sanchez High School
The Hilton Global Foundation also supports communities recovering from disasters and conflicts, working to spread the light and warmth of hospitality where it is needed most. In response to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and wildfires in Maui, Hawaii, the Hilton Global Foundation worked in partnership with Hilton properties and local organizations to provide immediate relief through food donations, emergency housing and critical supplies to impacted communities.
The Hilton Global Foundation also works around the world to empower Hilton team members to go beyond the walls of their hotels to spread the light and warmth of hospitality in their local communities. Nominated by Hilton team members, the Hilton Global Foundation distributes Action Grants to support the philanthropic efforts of our hotels. in partnership with the nominating team members and other members of the community, these grants help launch volunteer efforts such as beach clean-up and marine education events, college readiness training for first generation students, support for community farms or food waste reduction projects, among other causes. In 2023, the Hilton Global Foundation awarded 75 action grants to local organizations.
Since 2019, The Hilton Global Foundation has awarded more than $12 million in grants, donated more than 18 million pounds of food to communities in need, served more than 10 million meals, recycled more than 28 million pounds of material and restored more than 247,000 acres of land. More information about the efforts of the Hilton Global Foundation can be found at hiltonglobalfoundation.hilton.com.
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