Amazon in communities

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Amazon's impact in communities where we live and work Supporting Our Communities Amazon uses its global scale and strengths to make a positive impact in communities. Working with trusted community partners, we address critical needs—food security, education, disaster relief, and housing—using our logistics, technology, and innovation, while investing as a good neighbor in the communities where our employees live and work.

5 ways Amazon is making an impact on US communities From preserving affordable homes to delivering millions of meals, Amazon's community investments address pressing challenges facing our neighbors. We focus on building long-term, innovative programs that have a lasting, positive impact.

While many know Amazon for fast delivery, low prices, and wide selection, behind our familiar vans and boxes lies a deeper story of community connection—one where Amazon's logistics network, technology, and innovation are tools to create meaningful change in communities. When disasters strike, we apply the same strengths that get packages to doorsteps every day to get critical aid where it’s needed, fast.

Amazon removes barriers to food access by partnering with local food banks to deliver meals to families experiencing hunger for free using our existing delivery network. Working alongside local policymakers, mission-aligned developers, and community partners, Amazon provides funding to help create and preserve affordable housing in our hometown communities.

Amazon connects students with technology, AI skills training, hands-on experiences, and career pathways that open doors to future opportunities. We connect Amazon team members with opportunities to volunteer their time, expertise, and skills in the communities where we live and work. The Puget Sound region is home to our first global headquarters.

Amazon continues to invest in the community, help power the local economy, and provide good paying jobs with leading benefits. Learn more about the opportunities for our employees and our commitment to the place we call home. When we announced that our second headquarters would be coming to Arlington, Virginia, in 2018, we made a commitment to be among the most trusted companies in the region.

From boosting local jobs and small businesses to expanding affordable housing and supporting Virginia nonprofits, transit, and community projects, we are proud to call Virginia home and to continue being a great neighbor.

We continuously invest in communities where Amazon data centers are located by creating local jobs, generating economic growth, providing skills training and education, and unlocking opportunities for local businesses and suppliers. We also establish sustainability initiatives and develop engagement programs in collaboration with local organizations.

5 ways Amazon is investing in Arizona Amazon has invested more than $40 billion in Arizona since 2010, creating 35,000+ jobs and supporting local businesses and communities across the state. 5 ways Amazon is investing in Nevada Amazon's investments are creating jobs, supporting small businesses, and strengthening communities across the Silver State.

5 ways Amazon is investing in Colorado Amazon has invested more than $20 billion in Colorado, creating 20,000+ jobs and supporting local businesses, workforce development, and communities across the Centennial State.

How Amazon is supporting communities impacted by wildfires in Spokane, Washington Amazon is working with the American Red Cross, Save the Children, and local nonprofits to support thousands of people in Spokane County who can’t go home.

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