What is Advocate Cares?
Advocate supports local programs and non-profit organizations both financially and through volunteering. We believe engaging with our team members to serve causes important to them strengthens our commitment to the communities where we live, work, and serve.
Since the very beginning, Doug and Nick have always valued philanthropy and being actively engaged in the communities we serve. Advocate Cares was created to formally enable our team members to have Advocate support the non-profit community organizations they are most passionate about.
Employee Matching
We support the causes most important to our employees. To do this we match dollar-for-dollar any donations our team members make to non-profit charities.
Corporate Sponsorships
We support local events, programs, schools, little league teams, fundraisers, and other community organizations through our Sponsorship Program.
Volunteer
Whether it's installing a roof for Habitat for Humanity or preparing a meal for guests at Ronald McDonald House Charities we value giving back through on-going volunteer opportunities.
Making a Difference
Here are a couple of recent activities and sponsorships we participated in:
Kansas City Rockets Baseball Team Sponsor
Christmas Parade of Lights Event
Community Partnerships
Below is a small sampling of the more than 115 non-profit organizations we support:
Join Our Program!
If you have a non-profit or community organization you would like Advocate Cares to consider, contact us here.
Employee Matching Donation Program
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We promise our employees that we will match dollar for dollar any donations they make to any nonprofit organization up to a combined amount of $2,500 per year. We want to support our employees by supporting the same causes they do.
Corporate Sponsorship Program
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Advocate Construction chooses to support local events/programs our employees are involved in by being a sponsor.
Volunteer Program
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This new program grants Advocate employees the flexibility to take time away from work in order to give back to their community. Once they apply, an employee can volunteer for a cause that resonates with them, the event would be treated as if the employee was still present at work.
At Advocate, we value giving back to the community. One way we do this is through sponsoring and coaching little league teams. Coach Randall and I enjoy helping these kids develop a love for baseball. It’s been extremely rewarding and I look forward to more years to come both with our kiddos Kai and Ryker! Go Team Advocate!
- League: Washington Youth Sport Association
- City: Washington MO
- Division: Atom
- Age 5-7
- Coach: Randall Brandt Jed Nieder (Left: Ryker Brandt Right: Kai Nieder)
- We are proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity, an organization committed to providing healthy, affordable housing for families in need. Their mission is to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to help build communities and their hope is for everyone to have a decent place to live.
- Habitat is dedicated to building and improving homes for families, enabling them to achieve long-term financial stability. By working with partners and volunteers all over the world, they are able to help build or improve homes for Habitat homeowners. With an affordable mortgage, the organization helps families allocate more resources toward essentials such as food, healthcare, child care, and education. The impact of a stable home extends beyond the individual, contributing to the well-being and growth of the entire community.
- We are honored to support Habitat for Humanity in achieving its mission. We’re proud to help build the construction and renovation of homes, providing families with the foundation they need for a brighter future. By donating materials, resources, and volunteer hours, we actively participate in building safe and stable homes for those in need. Together with Habitat for Humanity, we are making a lasting difference, one home at a time.
- Website: https://www.habitat.org/
- We are proud to partner with Loaves & Fishes Community Services, an organization dedicated to ending hunger and transforming lives since 1984. Their mission is to eradicate hunger and foster self-sufficiency through the provision of healthy food and impactful programs. This organization believes in the power of community and the inherent dignity of every individual, recognizing that access to food is a fundamental human right.
- Our company proudly supports Loaves & Fishes in their mission to combat hunger through donations, volunteer efforts, and participation in different events. By contributing to their programs, we join in their vision of a community where everyone has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive.
- Together with Loaves & Fishes, we are committed to making a meaningful difference, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry and that everyone has the chance to lead a healthy, dignified life.
- Website: https://www.loaves-fishes.org/
- We are honored to partner with Mutual Ground, an organization dedicated to creating a safe and healthy community free from fear, oppression, abuse, and violence. They serve the community by providing domestic violence services, sexual violence services, substance use services, and prevention education. Through these comprehensive services, Mutual Ground empowers individuals, families, and communities to overcome domestic and sexual violence and address substance abuse issues.
- Mutual Ground envisions a community where everyone can reach their full potential and our company is proud to support such a mission. By providing resources, volunteer efforts, and raising awareness, we are honored to contribute to their essential work in the community. They ensure that individuals and families receive the support and education they need to lead safe, empowered lives.
- Together with Mutual Ground, we are committed to fostering a community where everyone can live free from violence and reach their full potential.
- Website: https://mutualground.org/
- We are proud to support Make-A-Wish, an organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This organization believes that a wish experience can be a pivotal moment for these children, providing hope, strength, and joy during challenging times. Each wish granted helps children gain the courage to continue their medical treatments, instills optimism in their parents, and inspires volunteers and donors to realize their potential to make a difference.
- Our company proudly collaborates with Make-A-Wish to help bring these magical experiences to life. Through our partnership, we aim to provide more than just support; we strive to offer moments of joy and hope that empower wish kids to believe in the impossible and fight harder against their illnesses.
- By supporting Make-A-Wish, we are helping further their values of impact, integrity, community, child focus, and innovation. We are helping to create a brighter, more hopeful future for children and families in our community.
- Website: https://wish.org/
- We are honored to support Hire Heroes USA, an organization dedicated to empowering U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses to succeed in the civilian workforce. Hire Heroes USA believes in providing the best possible support to those who have served our nation, ensuring they find rewarding career paths after their military service. By offering personalized support and education, they equip these heroes with the tools and resources necessary to secure employment.
- Our company proudly supports Hire Heroes USA in its mission to build bright futures for military families. Our commitment is driven by the belief that after all they have given to our nation, they deserve our best efforts in supporting their transition to civilian life.
- By partnering with Hire Heroes USA, we are dedicated to making a real difference by helping ensure veterans and their families receive the employment assistance they need to thrive in their new careers. Supporting Hire Heroes USA means supporting the success of our nation’s heroes as they embark on their next mission.
- Website: https://www.hireheroesusa.org/
- We are proud to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC), an organization dedicated to helping families around the world access the medical care and resources they need. RMHC believes in providing comprehensive support to families with sick children, ensuring they have the tools to cope during challenging times. Their support comes in a variety of different programs and services designed to alleviate the financial burden faced by families during their child’s healthcare journey. They provide lodging, meals, and additional support services such as medical services.
- Our company proudly supports RMHC in its mission to support and strengthen families during their most difficult times. By enabling family-centered care and providing essential resources, we help ensure the entire family receives the comfort and support they need.
- Supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities means making a meaningful difference in the lives of families with sick children, helping them navigate their healthcare journey with strength and hope.
- Website: https://rmhc.org/
- We are proud to support Feeding America, an organization dedicated to tackling hunger by providing access to nutritious food. Feeding America has a nationwide reach with programs committed to ending hunger in the United States. This organization focuses on sourcing food donations, distributing food to communities, and advocating for policies that enhance food security.
- Our company supports Feeding America’s mission to create a future where no one is hungry through donations, volunteer efforts, and raising awareness. Our support ensures that individuals and their families facing hunger can access food with dignity and respect.
- Together we are working towards an America where no one is hungry, creating a brighter, more food-secure future for all.
- Website: https://www.feedingamerica.org/
- We are honored to support the Veterans Association of America Inc., an organization dedicated to providing comprehensive assistance to veterans and their families. They advocate for veterans’ rights and support their transition back to civilian life. Their programs focus on addressing a wide range of issues faced by veterans including legal assistance, housing, employment opportunities, medical assistance, and family outreach.
- Together with the Veterans Association of America, we are committed to helping veterans overcome obstacles and achieve their fullest potential. By addressing critical issues affecting veterans’ daily lives, we honor their sacrifices and ensure they receive the due reciprocity they rightfully deserve.
- Supporting the Veterans Association of America allows us to help lessen the burden on our veterans and their families, expressing our gratitude for their service and deviation to our country.
- Website: https://www.vetsaa.org/
- We proudly support the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, a vital resource for children who have endured severe abuse and violence. The center provides hope, healing, and justice to children and families facing unimaginable trauma in Will County, Illinois. It serves as the front-line responder to reports of child abuse, including sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, neglect, and exposure to violence.
- Our company proudly supports the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center in its mission to provide hope, healing, and justice to abused children. Through event participation, donations, and raising awareness, we help ensure that abused children receive the care and support they need to heal and thrive. Together we can make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children in our community.
- Website: https://willcountycac.org/
- We are proud supporters of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), an organization dedicated to conserving and restoring biodiversity, reducing humanity’s environmental footprint, and ensuring the sustainable use of natural resources for current and future generations. Their vision is to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature, working to conserve and restore biodiversity– the web that supports all life on Earth–and to reduce humanity’s environmental footprint.
- WWF works in more than 350 cities and countries, collaborating with people around the world to develop and deliver innovative solutions. Our company proudly supports WWF in its effort to help local communities conserve natural resources, transform markets and policies toward sustainability, and protect and restore species and their habitats.
- By supporting WWF, we join a global movement dedicated to creating a climate-resilient and zero-carbon world, rebuilding food systems, conserving forest and freshwater resources, achieving healthy oceans, and conserving wildlife. Together we can address the greatest threats to life on this planet and protect the natural resources that sustain and inspire us.
- Website: https://www.worldwildlife.org/
- We are honored to support Stella’s Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes for adults with life-threatening cancer diagnoses across the United States. Through the support of a growing community of donors and supporters, Stella’s Wish Foundation has been granting wishes to adults since 2009.
- Our company proudly supports this foundation’s mission to bring comfort and happiness to adults battling cancer. Stella’s Wish Foundation recognizes the importance of community and collaboration in fulfilling the wishes of those in need. By joining together with donors, sponsors, and volunteers we can help make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing life-threatening illnesses.
- Website: https://www.stellaswish.org/