Ways to Partner
Programs & resources
Fund education, youth leadership, skills or community programs. Contribute resources and in-kind support where there is an identified need.
Employee Engagement
Engage employees through mentoring, workshops, skills-based volunteering, campaigns, and community activities.
Strategic Collaboration
Work with PURE to design initiatives aligned with your company’s goals, values, and social-impact priorities.
Why Partner With PURE?
PURE brings together community insight, volunteer leadership, program experience, and global perspective to build partnerships that are practical, relevant, and responsive to local needs.
Community-Centered
Partnerships are shaped around real community priorities and local context.
Flexible Ways to Engage
Support a program, involve employees, contribute expertise or resources, or build a longer-term collaboration.
Program Experience
Work with a team experienced in education, youth leadership, health, skills, and community development.
Clear Communication
Receive regular updates, documentation, and appropriate reporting throughout the partnership.
Local Action, Global Perspective
Connect community-based work with learning, networks, and opportunities across countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of organizations can partner with PURE?
PURE works with companies, corporate foundations, employee groups, universities, professional networks, and other institutions interested in community-centered social impact.
What kinds of partnerships does PURE offer?
Partnerships may include program sponsorship, employee engagement, skills-based volunteering, in-kind support, cause campaigns, and longer-term strategic collaboration.
Can employees volunteer with PURE?
Yes. Opportunities may include mentoring, workshops, professional skills sharing, campaigns, events, and community service activities, depending on program needs and location.
Can a partnership support a specific program or community?
Yes. PURE can explore support for a particular program, focus area, or community. Final scope depends on local needs, available capacity, funding, and program suitability.
Does PURE accept in-kind contributions?
Yes, when the contribution matches an identified need. Examples may include technology, supplies, equipment, venues, training, professional services, or communications support.
Does PURE provide partnership updates or reporting?
PURE provides communication and documentation appropriate to the scope of the partnership. Reporting expectations should be agreed upon before the initiative begins.
Are corporate donations tax-deductible?
PURE is a U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Organizations should consult their own tax advisers.
Can employees support PURE through workplace giving or matching gifts?
Yes. PURE participates in workplace giving and employee matching programs through Benevity and other employer-supported platforms. Employees can search for People for Urban and Rural Education, doing business as PURE, using EIN 81-2726747.
For assistance locating PURE on an employer platform, please use the contact form on this page.
Start a Partnership Conversation
Thank you for your interest in partnering with PURE.
Share a few details about your organization, partnership goals, and areas of interest. Our team will review your inquiry and contact you to explore potential opportunities.