The IKEA vision is "to create a better everyday life for the many". IKEA College Park believes in supporting the communities it serves. As a family oriented company, we dedicate our social responsibility efforts on projects that benefit children and the environment within our local communities. We currently have corporate partnerships with Save the Children, UNICEF, and American Forest. As a proactive company, we take environment and social responsibility for our activities today and in the future.
IKEA COLLEGE PARK COMMUNITY RELATIONS GUIDELINES
How do we choose our partners?
In order to maximize the positive impact that the program has on our local communities, IKEA focuses on:
•Partnerships with organizations whose primary focus is the learning and development of children and their families;
•Programs in each of our local store communities where we can make a visual, measurable difference.
•Projects where we can take an active role and utilize IKEA expertise and our products
•Local community initiatives where IKEA stores are located
•Projects that promote diversity, and include as many children as possible
•IKEA only supports organizations that operate in accordance with our non-discriminatory policy regarding race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or veteran status, ancestry, disability, medical condition, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
When evaluating proposals IKEA College Park will consider:
•Does the project match well with IKEA’s vision
•Is the organization registered as not for profit or a charity
•Is the project open to all, especially children under 18.
•Can we involve our energetic IKEA coworkers
With our Community Relations Program, IKEA does not support:
•Individual requests
•Programs / organizations outside of our local store communities
•Political organizations, Religious organizations for religious purposes
•3rd Party organizations raising funds for a charity
•Sports teams, leagues, golf tournaments
•Organizations that are not open to all members of the community
•Conferences and seminars
•Foundations, capital campaigns, or endowment fund drives
•Treatment programs
•Advocacy or research groups
How to Apply
If your organization fits within the guidelines and would like to apply for a donation, please submit the donation application in completion to:
IKEA College Park
Attn: Community and Public Relations Manager
IKEA College Park
10100 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
You should receive notification about your request within 60 days. Please consider this time frame when applying for a specific program or event.