This World, This City, This Community Is Ours, Too
And We Want to Make It Better
Giving back to our community is part of who we are. At Burns & McDonnell, it's what we want to do. Our employee-owners are committed to the communities where we live and work — to nourishing our communities to become healthy and strong. And we don't just donate dollars. We swim, walk and run to raise funds. We rehab. We paint and plant. We teach, and we coach. We create exciting, new educational programs, and we mentor young adults about career opportunities in engineering and the sciences.
We're committed to improving the quality of life.
Burns & McDonnell Foundation
Each year, the Burns & McDonnell Foundation focuses its efforts on the United Way; science, technology, engineering and math initiatives; and an annual charity of choice.
Our charities of choice:
- Reflect our service markets or strongly affiliate with Burns & McDonnell
- Possess a broad reach and relevance to our employee-owners nationwide
- Build the pipeline of engineers, architects, construction managers, and other scientific and technical professionals
- Improve the quality of life
Educational Outreach
We share our passion about engineering and the environment with the next generation. Our educational programs spark interest in science and math — and show young minds how they can change our world.
Environmental Responsibility
When the world faces daunting environmental issues, it's critical we adopt more sustainable practices. On the job and off, we believe we have a responsibility to create and demonstrate real-world environmental solutions.
Human Services
Healthy families and safe homes make strong communities. At Burns & McDonnell, we're ready to put on our running shoes and get our hands dirty to support our neighbors and strengthen our communities.
Arts & Culture
The arts enhance our understanding of the world, bring us together and inspire new ideas. We celebrate human ingenuity and creativity through our support of community programs and local artists.