An attitude of appreciation is woven into the fabric of our company, and we are constantly looking for opportunities to invest in our local community by giving of our time and resources.
Oregon State University Scholarship Endowment Fund: In support of developing the next generation of leaders, the Emerio Design Scholarship Endowment was established in 2014 to promote diversity and equity in the student body in alignment with Oregon State University’s enrollment goals through supporting female and/or other underserved student populations who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors, enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Civil Engineering Cooperative Program (CECOP): Emerio became a member of this program in 2016, providing on-the-job training for six months to highly qualified interns. Our first intern successfully completed his commitment in December and has now become a full time Emerio employee. We are looking forward to our next two interns in civil engineering and surveying, who will join us for the Summer-Fall of 2018.
Volunteer Service Initiative: Beginning in 2016, Emerio formalized it’s volunteering activities by designating a coordinator to provide group volunteering opportunities. In 2016, ten Emerio employees volunteered at Sunshine Pantry in Beaverton, organizing and cleaning their food distribution warehouse. In 2017, ten Emerio employees served at the Oregon Food Bank in Beaverton, repacking donations of frozen veggies and other frozen food into family-sized portions.
Local Outreach: At our annual Christmas party, Neil and his family graciously provide hundreds of Ziploc bags full of supplies to aid homeless individuals in our community. Emerio staff have been enthusiastic about working together to distribute these to those in need during the holiday season.
Global Outreach: Emerio partners with several global outreach projects, including our annual outreach project with Africa New Life to provide Hope Visits to families in Rwanda, East Africa. Continued partnership includes sponsorship of children for their educational and medical needs, including daily provision of food.
Adopt-a-Park: In 2018 Emerio adopted Moonshadow Woods Natural Area, an almost five-acre wooded natural area owned and maintained by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District. Four times a year, the Emerio team will visit the park to provide invasive species removal. During our first visit in September 2018, Emerio’s crew made a significant impact by cutting down blackberries. We look forward to our role as stewards of this park by contributing to an improved ecosystem.