Our community commitment
Everyone deserves a better life at home and in their community
We are constantly working to improve the everyday lives of people on a local, national and global level. Through a variety of strategic collaborations and inspiring initiatives, we strive to be good neighbors and to make a positive impact on people and planet. Our three main goals are to:
- Create better places to call home
- Create pathways to employment
- Enable the many people to participate
Explore some of our actions below and find out how you can join us!
Acting nationally, locally and globally
Whether increasing access to better homes or advocating for workplace equality, making donations to provide vital resources during natural disasters or pushing for more sustainable business solutions, we work to partner with our communities to make a positive, lasting impact.
National initiatives | Local initiatives | Everyday advocacy
How we are making an impact with national organizations
Family Promise
The goal of our collaboration with Family Promise is to expand homelessness prevention and shelter diversion services across the country, as well as bring the experience of home to families battling homelessness and housing instability. Over the last four years we’ve collaborated in more than 18 US markets, providing furniture donations, co-worker support and home furnishing expertise to transform transitional housing spaces, shelters and day centers for families experiencing homelessness.
Save the Children
We’ve partnered with Save the Children for over a decade to support children and families with a healthy start in life. Through long-term collaboration, IKEA contributes both financial support and customer engagement to help strengthen communities. During the most recent national customer donation matching campaign, IKEA customers and co-workers raised $35,792 in support of Save the Children’s Hunger-Free Communities programming, with IKEA contributing an additional $100,000. Together, these funds help expand access to nutritious food, strengthen local support systems, and empower communities to deliver long-term solutions for children and families across the U.S.
American Red Cross
We’ve built a strong relationship with American Red Cross through over a decade of collaboration. Through in-kind product donations, volunteering and financial contributions, we support the Red Cross as they work to deliver vital services, from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping people be prepared to respond in emergencies.
How local stores and co-workers are making a difference
Creating spaces for empowerment
Inspired by the past and driven by the future, we recognize every achievement as a story of courage. Hit play to watch Rebecca interview a few IKEA co-workers to learn how they create empowering spaces for themselves and others.
What does WHM mean to you?
Women’s History Month is a time when IKEA co-workers celebrate the visionaries, leaders and changemakers. Watch as Nigel interviews fellow IKEA co-workers to find out what Women’s History Month means to them.
