SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Imperative Logistics Group prioritizes purpose-driven, entrepreneurial social responsibility, fostering commitment and openness, while emphasizing business growth, integrity, safety, community, and the environment.
We approach social responsibility with the same mindset as we do business: with a purpose-driven mission, with an entrepreneurial approach, and with deep commitment and openness from our teams – from our people expertly handling shipments to those guiding senior management.
We are committed to helping our business segments grow, creating employment opportunities and developing our people, conducting our business with integrity, elevating safety and compliance, giving back to our communities, and being mindful of the planet and our environmental impact on it.
Through Imperative CARES, our teams support local communities through volunteering and nonprofit partnerships across the United States. In 2025, employees contributed 399 volunteer hours across 16 events in 13 communities, supporting organizations focused on hunger relief, environmental stewardship, health, and human services.
Learn more about the impact our teams made in the 2025 Imperative CARES Impact Report.
How we want to make a difference
Ronald McDonald House
Meals were prepared and served to support families staying at Ronald McDonald House, creating moments of comfort and connection. This volunteer effort helped provide a warm, welcoming environment for families navigating the challenges of caring for a child receiving medical treatment.
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Donated food items were sorted, inspected, and repackaged to support hunger relief efforts across Los Angeles. This hands-on volunteer effort helped prepare nutritious food for distribution through a network of partner agencies serving individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Sugar Plum Sled
Holiday gifts were wrapped, bows were made, and heartfelt notes were written to support children in need through The Sugarplum Sled. The effort helped deliver not just presents, but encouragement and connection to families during the holiday season.
Challenged Athletes Foundation
Behind-the-scenes preparation helped set the stage for the San Diego Triathlon Challenge, as volunteers packed materials and organized supplies in support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation’s mission to expand access to sport for athletes with physical disabilities.
Ultramarathon Supporting the Alzheimer’s Foundation
An incredible show of support brought colleagues together to honor a meaningful cause, as Greg Briggs completed a 100-mile ultramarathon and inspired others to log miles and give back in support of the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
ProduceGood
Fresh, rescued produce was packed and prepared for distribution during a volunteer event with ProduceGood. The effort helped reduce food waste while supporting local feeding partners who provide nutritious fruits and vegetables to individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Miracle Babies
Volunteers from our Mission-Critical team supported Miracle Babies by organizing donations and assembling care packages for NICU families. Their efforts helped prepare essential supplies that provide comfort and practical support to parents and newborns during a difficult time.
Forest Preserve Litter Cleanup
Our sales team joined the Forest Preserve Foundation to clean up Busse Woods, targeting key litter areas along Busse Lake. Their efforts support a cleaner environment, healthier communities, and broader access to the outdoors for future generations.
PanCAN PurpleStride
We joined the 2025 PurpleStride in Atlanta to walk in support of those impacted by pancreatic cancer. Together with the community, we helped raise $375,721 toward PanCAN’s mission to advance research, build awareness, and support patients and their families.
We Believe in Portland Spring Cleanup
Our Portland team joined nearly 1,800 volunteers and 170+ businesses to clean 400+ blocks and remove 800+ pounds of trash. We’re proud to support the We Believe in Portland Spring Cleanup and help keep our city beautiful.
Bonton Farms
Five members of our Dallas team spent the day volunteering at Bonton Farms, helping with essential farm tasks that support their mission to build healthier, more equitable communities. A great reminder of the impact we can make through service.
Miracle Babies
Imperative Logistics Group partnered with Miracle Babies to assemble and deliver care packages for families in need. Volunteers also assisted with essential tasks at Miracle Babies headquarters, supporting their mission to provide transportation, mental health assistance, and vital resources to perinatal mothers and their families.
Surfrider Foundation
Our leadership team partnered with the Surfrider Foundation for a beach cleanup at Oceanside, collecting 22 pounds of harmful plastic waste. This effort not only helped clean our shores but also supports advocacy to reduce single-use plastics and protect marine ecosystems for the future.
San Diego Food Bank
We supported the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank by assembling 878 backpacks of food for children in need. Our leadership team sorted, packaged, and distributed the much needed items, proudly supporting the fight against food insecurity in our community.
Helping Hand Worldwide
Helping Hand Worldwide provides fresh, nutritious food to low-income military families and underserved communities through its Mobile Food Pantry. Our leadership team joined their efforts, helping sort and distribute food to support their mission of fighting hunger and building stronger communities through volunteer-driven programs.
Sugar Plum Sled
Our New York City team supported the Sugar Plum Sled initiative, wrapping gifts and spreading holiday cheer for low-income NYC public school students. We’re proud to contribute to this meaningful cause and help make the season brighter for children in need.
Coalition
Imperative Logistics Group is a diversified supply chain management company, comprised of driven leaders and committed staff that want to ensure the sustainable success for each stakeholder – including our staff, partners, vendors, agents, and clients. All of our staff across Imperative’s portfolio of brands contribute to this purpose and are guided by the C.A.R.E.S. Coalition (C=Community, A=Action, R=Resources, E=Environment, S=Sustainability). Our CARES Coalition leaders come from all different backgrounds, from various regions, across our business segments.
Abed Medawar, CARES Chairman
Imperative Logistics
Chanel Cunningham
TrumpCard
David Domek
Imperative Logistics
Susan Erfesoglou
Imperative Logistics Group
Christophe Esayian
Imperative Logistics
Ellie Aviles
Masterpiece
Becky Wheeler
IMPERATIVE Logistics Group
K.C. Serota
Masterpiece
Kristi McFarland, Executive Sponsor
IMPERATIVE Logistics Group
Dante Fornari, Executive Sponsor
IMPERATIVE Logistics Group
Better Together
When we partner with our customers, we can make even more impact together. What social issues are important to you and your community?