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Amazon in the community: Supporting Virginia Tech’s creativity and innovation at HQ2
Amazon in the community: Supporting Virginia Tech’s creativity and innovation at HQ2
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in Arlington, Virginia.
Community
Apr. 25
Amazon in the community: Here’s what’s happening in Seattle, Bellevue, and the Puget Sound
Amazon in the community: Here’s what’s happening in Seattle, Bellevue, and the Puget Sound
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
Community
Apr. 22
Amazon in the community: Amazon gives $2 million to support critical food security initiatives in Seattle region
Amazon in the community: Amazon gives $2 million to support critical food security initiatives in Seattle region
Learn how we invest in the community, help power the local economy, and support our employees in the Puget Sound region.
Community
Apr. 22
AWS in your community: Here’s what’s happening near data centers across the US
AWS in your community: Here’s what’s happening near data centers across the US
Get the latest updates on how Amazon Web Services supports small businesses, creates jobs, sets up sustainability initiatives, and develops educational programs near AWS data centers.
AWS
Apr. 15
Amazon awards $16 million in college tuition to U.S. computer science students
Amazon awards $16 million in college tuition to U.S. computer science students
High school seniors received a $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship to study computer science starting this fall with a paid internship opportunity.
Community
Apr. 15
What to know about grant applications for the Amazon Literary Partnership—and how to apply
What to know about grant applications for the Amazon Literary Partnership—and how to apply
Amazon’s grant program empowers authors to bring their creative works to life.
Books and authors
Apr. 7
Amazon announces $100 million commitment to affordable housing in the City of Bellevue
Amazon announces $100 million commitment to affordable housing in the City of Bellevue
New commitment aims to accelerate affordable housing development in Bellevue, supporting low-to-moderate income families.
Community
Feb. 27
How Amazon’s Disaster Relief hubs strengthen its emergency response capabilities around the world
How Amazon’s Disaster Relief hubs strengthen its emergency response capabilities around the world
Amazon now has a total of 15 Disaster Relief hubs around the globe. Here's how they work, and what they offer to communities.
Community
Feb. 14
How Amazon is helping communities impacted by the California wildfires
How Amazon is helping communities impacted by the California wildfires
Amazon is committing $10 million to relief efforts in addition to continuing to provide essential items through its Disaster Relief hubs.
Community
Jan. 31
AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies
AWS plans to invest at least $11 billion in Georgia to expand infrastructure to support AI and cloud technologies
The investments in Butts and Douglas counties are expected to create hundreds of jobs and enhance Georgia’s position as a hub for cutting-edge digital innovation.
AWS
Jan. 7
AWS plans $10 billion infrastructure investment in Ohio, advancing the future of AI
AWS plans $10 billion infrastructure investment in Ohio, advancing the future of AI
The investment is expected to create hundreds of new AWS jobs and support thousands of jobs in the local economy, while bolstering local communities across Ohio.
AWS
Dec. 24
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund—a $3.6 billion commitment to help people access affordable housing
Everything you need to know about Amazon’s Housing Equity Fund—a $3.6 billion commitment to help people access affordable housing
Amazon is innovating to help keep communities affordable, today and for generations to come.
Community
Dec. 20
Amazon ensures holiday packages arrive on time for military families
Amazon ensures holiday packages arrive on time for military families
Volunteers for Our Duty to Deliver use Amazon logistics to send holiday magic to service members and their families with timely deliveries.
Workplace
Dec. 9
How Amazon is investing in the US
How Amazon is investing in the US
Amazon’s investments are bringing good jobs and new opportunities to communities across America. See what's happening in each state.
Community
Dec. 6
AWS commits $100 million to help underserved students gain skills in AI, cloud computing, literacy, more
AWS commits $100 million to help underserved students gain skills in AI, cloud computing, literacy, more
AWS Education Equity Initiative provides education organizations with technologies to build digital learning innovations for underrepresented communities.
AWS
Dec. 4
5 ways Amazon is giving back to communities across the US
5 ways Amazon is giving back to communities across the US
We work with thousands of partners to address a range of critical social needs in our hometown communities and across the U.S.
Community
Nov. 12
Amazon is investing $110 million to support AI research at universities using Trainium chips
Amazon is investing $110 million to support AI research at universities using Trainium chips
The Build on Trainium program enables expanded research and training opportunities for advanced AI processing, sparking innovation for the frontier models of the future.
AWS
Nov. 12
New study confirms large employers like Amazon create positive socioeconomic change across the US
New study confirms large employers like Amazon create positive socioeconomic change across the US
New research by Oxford Economics found that investments from large companies led to new business growth and lower violent crime rates in counties across the U.S.
Policy news & views
Oct. 24
10 ways Amazon’s pro bono work has made an impact in the last decade
10 ways Amazon’s pro bono work has made an impact in the last decade
From righting wrongful convictions, to safeguarding voting rights, to assisting immigrants, Amazon’s legal and policy teams have made a difference for communities around the world. Learn more in the 2024 Pro Bono report.
Community
Oct. 21
What Amazon is doing to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
What Amazon is doing to help communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Teams deploy relief supplies and advanced tech to hard hit regions across the Southeast.
Community
Oct. 16
6 ways Amazon’s investments are helping the U.S. economy, from contributing over $1 trillion to the GDP to creating jobs in small towns
6 ways Amazon’s investments are helping the U.S. economy, from contributing over $1 trillion to the GDP to creating jobs in small towns
Our 2024 economic impact report sheds light on how we’re bringing good jobs and new opportunities to communities across America.
Job creation and investment
Sep. 29
How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by catastrophic flooding in Central and Eastern Europe
How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by catastrophic flooding in Central and Eastern Europe
Amazon activates Disaster Relief Hub and provides rapid aid to regions following Storm Boris’ heavy rain and floods.
Community
Sep. 20
How Amazon is supporting farmers through solar and wind farm investments
How Amazon is supporting farmers through solar and wind farm investments
Amazon’s investments in renewable energy projects combined with agriculture are bringing economic benefits to farmers and new sources of carbon-free energy to the grid.
Sustainability
Sep. 18
3 ways hourly employees can further their education through Amazon’s Career Choice program
3 ways hourly employees can further their education through Amazon’s Career Choice program
From accredited high school programs to college degrees, Career Choice offers hourly employees opportunities to go back to school and progress in their careers.
Workplace
Sep. 4
Amazon opens its first wildfire disaster relief hub in the U.S.
Amazon opens its first wildfire disaster relief hub in the U.S.
Amazon strengthens its emergency relief efforts in the face of increasing wildfire threats.
Community
Aug. 22
Project Kuiper is investing $19.5 million to expand satellite operations at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center
Project Kuiper is investing $19.5 million to expand satellite operations at Florida’s Kennedy Space Center
The expansion brings Project Kuiper’s total investment in the site to nearly $140 million, helping accelerate the full deployment of its satellite constellation.
Innovation at Amazon
Aug. 22
How Amazon Future Engineer brings together organizations, teachers, and students from underserved communities to nurture the next generation of STEM leaders
How Amazon Future Engineer brings together organizations, teachers, and students from underserved communities to nurture the next generation of STEM leaders
Amazon Future Engineer provides free community access to STEM opportunities and resources, including virtual field trips, hands-on challenges, lesson plans, and scholarships.
Community
Aug. 13
Amazon inspires Girl Scouts to explore the future of STEM
Amazon inspires Girl Scouts to explore the future of STEM
Girl Scouts of all ages attend exclusive tours at 14 Amazon fulfillment centers across the U.S. to encourage innovation and career exploration.
Operations
Jul. 26
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