An investment in our community is an investment in ARTEL

ARTEL recognizes that we are in an era of receding government funding across all social sectors and is committed to supporting social, environmental and educational initiatives within our community. As a global company, we also believe in extending these initiatives beyond our local boundaries whenever appropriate.

ARTEL encourages all employees to participate in philanthropic endeavors, and provides full support to personnel who have volunteered to maintain awareness in the community. As a socially responsible organization, ARTEL is committed to the following practices:

• Recognition of our accountability, not only to customers, but also to our staff and the communities in which we operate
• Ensuring employee awareness of social issues (e.g., health, safety, environmental) and disaster relief both within and outside of our community
• Maintaining a culture that encourages our employees to extend their unique skills within the community

A selected sampling of programs ARTEL and its employees support include:

• Food donations to the Embry Rucker Homeless Collection
• Mailing of care packages to U.S. Troops
• Donated funds to the Bam Earthquake of 2003
• Military Personnel Transition Assistance Program. ARTEL assists with interviewing skills, resume writing and job searches
• Sponsored boating trips with Walter Reed patients

• American Red Cross blood drive
• Tsunami International Response Fund

• Annual toy drive for Fairfax County Police "Ride for Children" Program

• Active participation in the annual United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive

• Annual Salvation Army clothing drive (for last 5 years held at ARTEL)
• Salvation Army food drive

• Donate funds to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and is a corporate sponsor

• Annual donations to the American Lung Association

• Program designs and donations

• Annual donations & sponsorhip to the Special Olympics/DSANV Golf Tournament