Philanthropy

Organizations Making a Difference in our Communities

DRW gives back to charitable organizations selected by our employees in order to help people and businesses in our local communities. We encourage you to learn and contribute to these organizations making a difference as well. For specific details, visit each organization’s website linked below.

Chicago-area derivatives firms give more than $4 million to local food bank

T4Youth unites fintech firms with Chicago's future leaders

Firmwide Giving Challenge Sparks Friendly Competition Among Colleagues

Every December, our employees around the world compete in the Giving Challenge by making donations of both time and treasure to various organizations in our communities. Hear from Ciara, a passionate and charitable software engineer, on why she looks forward to the Giving Challenge each year.

Part 2: Coaching the DRW College Prep Robotics team

Every year, a team of DRW College Prep students band together to compete in their annual robotics tournament. Last time, we heard from Bob, a senior software engineer who began coaching the team two years ago. Below, read about Carissa and Alex, two other DRW employees who joined as volunteer coaches this year.

DRW employees celebrate Code Platoon’s success at their first fundraiser

At their first fundraiser ever, Code Platoon exceeded expectations by raising over $75,000 for this Chicago based nonprofit. Read below to learn about what Code Platoon does, and how DRW employees got involved.

Holiday Giving Challenge - Montreal

Every year, DRW employees across the globe compete in our Holiday Giving Challenge, which benefits nonprofit organizations in all of our cities. Our Montreal office chose five organizations from Canada and their home city this year – learn about what they do, and where our money goes.

Holiday Giving Challenge: Texas

This year, our Austin and Houston offices are joining forces for our annual Giving Challenge. With three great organizations to be supporting, learn more about what they do and how you can get involved.