At Charles River, we strive to make a positive contribution to the communities in which we work and live by supporting a wide range of charitable, educational, and environmental initiatives. Together we touch the lives of millions of people across the globe.
Charles River’s community-focused initiatives include:
- Employee Giving – Charles River employees give back to their communities by participating in blood drives and other local initiatives.
- Our Neighbors – Charles River has built trustworthy and sustainable relationships with neighbors and key individuals and groups in locations where Charles River facilities are located.
- Environment – Charles River supports local environmental projects in which employees work alongside community volunteers.
- Disaster Relief – When appropriate, Charles River provides disaster relief as part of our philanthropic outreach.
The Charles River Laboratories Foundation
The Charles River Laboratories Foundation funds organizations and projects that support the following objectives:
- To educate the public about biomedical research and humane care of laboratory animals;
- To advance the three R's of animal welfare: reduction, refinement, and replacement;
- To increase awareness about the importance of the humane care of laboratory animals; and
- To foster alliances between organizations with similar goals.
Current programs include:
The Foundation's budget cycle is November 1 – October 31. The budgeting process for the next fiscal year begins in August. A funding request should include the main activities that the funding will support and should discuss how those activities support the objectives of the Charles River Foundation. A request can be submitted at any time by writing to:
Charles River Laboratories Foundation
251 Ballardvale Street
Wilmington, MA 01887