One of the most popular volunteer programs among Sony Electronics Inc. employees is Habitat for Humanity, which provides and builds low-cost housing for needy families.
In the area of Education, Sony is responsive to grant-seekers and institutions who bring commitment and innovation to the task of strengthening education at the primary and secondary school levels, with consideration also given to selected higher education initiatives.
In the area of Health and Welfare, Sony continues to support local United Way activities as a primary means of funding health and social services.
In Minority Affairs, Sony continues its efforts to support institutions that promote equal opportunity, advancement, and recognition for groups in need.
The company continues to support a wide range of worthy activities, including a Matching Gifts Program that matches contributions made by full-time Sony Corporation of America employees to educational institutions, hospitals and medical research foundations, arts and cultural institutions and environmental organizations up to established annual limits.
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These activities include youth mentoring, Board of Director memberships and project coordination. The organizations that have benefited from the work of Sony Electronics Inc. volunteers include the Affinity Group for Japanese Philanthropy, the Greater Montvale Business Association, the Business Policy Review Council, the Commerce & Industry Association of New Jersey, the National Urban Affairs Council, the New Jersey Corporate Contributions Group, the Northern New Jersey Boy Scouts Council, the Ramapo College Foundation, the Joint Center for Political & Economic