In addition to supporting many local causes, Hewitt has selected a group of national/international causes that align to our giving mission.

America Scores

America Scores works to inspire a lasting dedication to education, healthy living, and civic responsibility in urban children. It's the only U.S. after-school program that uses soccer, creative writing, and community service to build healthy bodies, healthy minds, and healthy communications among at-risk youth. visit www.americascores.org

American Cancer Society (ACS)

The ACS is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization committed to fighting cancer through research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation. visit www.cancer.org

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross brings comfort, security, and healing to those in need around the world. Red Cross programs include humanitarian services, disaster relief, and health and safety education. Hundreds of our associates train as disaster relief volunteers and Hewitt serves as the emergency back-up call center for the Chicago area. visit www.redcross.org

Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)

We provide funding and volunteers to CASA, which advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA volunteers act as advocates for children in courts, schools, and government agencies. visit www.nationalcasa.org

Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity builds affordable housing worldwide for families in need. Hundreds of our associates have volunteered time and effort, and we've funded the construction of numerous Habitat for Humanity homes. visit www.habitat.org

Hewitt Career Centers

The Hewitt Career Centers prepares young adults to enter and compete in our global society. At the Centers, students identify their interests and make informed choices about what to do after graduation. Additionally, students have access to technology tools for career navigation, a dedicated career counseling staff, and partnerships with employers for career inspiration. Our first center was built in 2004 at Waukegan High School in Waukegan, Illinois. School officials there directly correlate the Center with an increased graduation rate, decreased truancy, and a decreasing drop-out rate. A second Center, at Therrell High School in Atlanta, Georgia opened this fall. Construction of our third Career Center is underway at Lane Technical High School in Chicago. We continue to look for opportunities to expand this program into other Hewitt communities.

Junior Achievement

AchievementJunior Achievement provides students—from grade school to high school-with the educational tools and inspiration to value free enterprise, business, and economics, preparing them for future economic and workforce issues. visit www.ja.org

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of Type 1 (Juvenile) Diabetes research worldwide. visit www.jdrf.org

The AIDS Foundation

The AIDS Foundation grants funding for local HIV/AIDS care and prevention programs, advocates for sound policy and increased public support for AIDS services, and develops and implements strategies for coordinating care and prevention services. visit http://www.aidschicago.org

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

The UNCF provides operating funds and technology enhancement services for 38 historically black colleges and universities, scholarships and intern-ships for students at almost 1,000 institutions, and faculty and administrative professional training. visit www.uncf.org