14 Charitable Activities for Companies that Care

14 Charitable Activities for Companies that Care

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives today go beyond writing a check — employees want to personally get involved and help make a difference. When your team comes together to support the community, everyone wins. Charitable activities don’t just give back; they also strengthen employee engagement, teamwork, and corporate culture.

Whether you’re planning a standalone volunteer event, adding a charitable element to your next corporate meeting, incorporating the spirit of giving to your holiday party, or integrating giving into a team building day, these ideas are easy to organize and meaningful for everyone involved.

Charitable Build Activities

There’s something special about making something with your own hands — it creates connection, care and a sense of purpose. These hands-on CSR activities help teams create tangible gifts for those in need.

1. Build Bikes for Children or Adults: Assemble bikes complete with helmets to bring freedom and joy to those who need it most.
2. Tricycles or Big Wheels for Kids: Perfect for younger recipients, this fun project combines teamwork with a heartwarming outcome.
3. Wagons for Families: Create something fun and useful for the smallest of kids at daycares and afterschool programs.
4. Stuffed Animals with a Wishing Key: Teams fill plush animals with care and a special wishing key, offering comfort to children facing hardship.
5. No-Sew Fleece Blankets: Provide warmth and security to kids in hospitals or shelters — a cozy way to show compassion.
6. Learning Centers for Schools: Assemble learning carts filled with supplies and materials to support school learning and enrichment.
7. Build a Bookcase & Book Drive: Create a reading nook for a local classroom or community center and fill it with donated books.

 Packing Activities

Sometimes, small essentials can make the biggest difference. These charitable packing activities are simple to complete and bring instant impact to those who need extra support.

8. Life Kits for the Unhoused: Include hygiene items and comfort goods for those experiencing homelessness.
9. Hospital Admission Kits for Kids: Add a bit of brightness to a hospital stay with cozy socks, games, and comfort items.
10. Military Care Packages: Send appreciation overseas with essentials and heartfelt notes for deployed service members.
11. Backpacks and School Supplies: Ensure every student starts the year ready to learn. No child should have to worry about not having pencils or notebooks.
12. STEAM Kits: Help inspire the next generation of innovators with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math supplies.

Other Charitable Team-Building Ideas

Looking for something beyond packing and building that blends fun, creativity, and giving back? Try these more elaborate experiences that bring employees together while supporting local causes.

13. Mini Golf Course & Food Drive: Each team designs a mini golf hole using canned food items — then everyone plays the course! Afterward, all food is donated to a local food pantry.
14. Charitable Team Building Events: Combine traditional team building programs with stations dedicated to assembling or creating items for charity. It’s a win-win for engagement and impact.

Why Charitable Activities Matter for Companies

Incorporating charitable activities into corporate culture enhances morale, strengthens teams and reinforces your company’s commitment to the community. Employees feel proud to work for a business that values social impact — and those positive feelings translate directly into stronger collaboration and retention.

Whether it’s a build project, a packing event, or a creative charitable challenge, these activities offer an authentic, hands-on way for your company to make a real difference.

Ready to Plan a Charitable Team Building Event?

If your company is looking for corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities that inspire connection and community impact, consider partnering your favorite local nonprofits with an experienced corporate event planner like WCF Events. With the right guidance, you can create a memorable and meaningful event that leaves a lasting impression — on your team and your community.