Corporate Stewardship

Working with conscience. We are so very privileged. With all of its flaws, the country we live in affords many of us good (albeit expensive) health care, a safe environment, a voice in our government, freedom to practice the religion of our choice, a free education. We are surrounded by freedom and abundance and opportunity.

At the same time, the world is beset with many challenges - millions who stand little chance of escaping disease, hunger and poverty; civil wars, economic hardship, a widening of the gap between rich and poor.* However, it is through such difficulties, we believe, that the power of the human spirit shines brightest. With perseverance, optimism and strength, we at MPSG pledge our part to make the world better.

Our socially responsible business ethic is an essential counterweight to these dilemmas, lighting a new path we must travel towards a healthier and more just world.

The MPSG social mission is fulfilled in a variety of ways from local community support to international finance and education programs. Some examples are:

MPSG supports the Grameen Foundation, which provides microfinance loans to impoverished communities. “Sometimes, a small amount of money is all it takes to break the cycle of poverty. Microfinance plants the seeds of health and financial independence around the world.”

Recently, we participated in the Pan Mass Challenge, which raises more money than any other sports fundraising event in the country. The PMC is a model of fundraising efficiency. Since 2007, the PMC has donated 100% of every rider-raised dollar directly to cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.  This year, we expect to raise over $35 million.

If you are interested in smart charitable giving, visit the Charity Navigator web site www.charitynavigator.org. This web site describes itself as “Your Guide to Intelligent Giving” One can browse charities according to categories and review the financial information from thousands of organizations to determine which are most efficient.

*Almost half the world — over three billion people — live on less than $2.50 a day. According to UNICEF, 26,500-30,000 children die each day due to poverty. Nearly a billion people entered the 21st century unable to read a book or sign their names. Infectious diseases continue to blight the lives of the poor across the world. Some 1.1 billion people in developing countries have inadequate access to water, and 2.6 billion lack basic sanitation. Every year there are 350–500 million cases of malaria, with 1 million fatalities. For the 1.9 billion children from the developing world, there are 270 million with no access to health services.