Community Involvement
Community Involvement
A Caring Community Partner
Baird has a long tradition of giving back in the communities where our associates live and work, and many give generously of their time, talents and personal resources to local organizations. Our associates also support annual firm level campaigns to raise funds for local and national charities. And our Baird Foundation provides financial support for causes ranging from fighting homelessness and hunger to promoting education and the arts. Our ongoing commitment to building relationships in the community and empowering associates to get involved is central to our culture. We believe that one helping hand can ignite significant and positive change. Whether associates are volunteering their time and talent, donating generously, or influencing others to get involved in the community, their impact is felt and can be-far reaching.
Other ways Baird supports associates’ passion for giving back include:
- Baird Gives Back Week: encourages associates to team up in their communities and volunteer in a range of activities, including tutoring students, working with seniors, building homes and cleaning up parks
- Baird Cares: provides an extra paid day off each year for associates to volunteer in their communities
- Baird Foundation Matching Gift Program: matches a portion of Baird associates’ nonprofit contributions
- Brenton H. Rupple Citizenship Award: presented annually to an associate who makes outstanding contributions to civic, charitable and academic organizations
- Paul Purcell "Kids Win!" Annual Baird Education Grant:



The Matthews Snyder Group is proud to sponsor and support these local community organizations:

Bloomington Rotary Foundation
Bloomington Rotary Club is the oldest of three Rotary Clubs in Bloomington, including the Bloomington North Rotary Club and the Bloomington Sunrise Rotary Club. Our three clubs work together closely and engage in major projects, our Annual Rotary Toast, and other efforts in the community. We are part of Rotary’s Southern Indiana District 6580, comprised of more than 30 clubs, within Rotary International’s 35,000 clubs in over 200 countries and territories.

Johnson County Community Foundation
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Johnson County, now and for generations to come, by building community endowment, addressing needs through grantmaking, including scholarships; and providing leadership on key community issues.

Franklin Rotary Club
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders who dedicate their time and talent to tackle the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members from more than 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels.

Constellation Stage & Screen (Previously Cardinal Stage)
Cardinal Stage produces high-quality professional theater that engages audiences and strengthens the cultural, educational and economic vibrancy of South Central Indiana. As a dynamic professional theater, Cardinal Stage is essential to the region for its creative, inspiring and affordable programming.

Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County
Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County's mission is to eliminate poverty housing by building decent, affordable homes in partnership with qualifying families.

Bloomington Health Foundation
Bloomington Health Foundation, formerly called Bloomington Hospital Foundation, has been the local philanthropic expert for improving community health for more than 50 years.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the youth in our local community located in Bloomington, IN. It is the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington to empower all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County
Established in 1990, the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for our local citizens. We create positive impact, help people achieve their charitable goals and collaborate in order to improve the quality of life in Monroe County.

Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard
At Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, we believe that access to healthy food is a basic human right. We actively work to eliminate barriers by addressing both immediate needs and their root causes as well as work to increase access to healthy food in ways that cultivate dignity, self-sufficiency, and community.

Hoosier Hills Food Bank
Hoosier Hills Food Bank collects, stores and distributes food to non-profit agencies that feed the hungry in Brown, Lawrence, Orange, Owen, Martin and Monroe counties in Indiana.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Central Indiana seeks to ignite the power and promise of youth throughout our communities. They also seek to empower the potential of all children between 6 and 18 years of age in our community. We operate in communities all across the South Central Indiana area.

United Way of Monroe County
Our mission is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. We address critical needs today and work to reduce those needs tomorrow.

WonderLab Museum
The WonderLab Museum in downtown Bloomington, Indiana provides opportunities for children to experience hands-on science exhibits and programs.

Monroe County Humane Association
The Monroe County Humane Association is a non-profit that has been protecting, advocating and educating for animal welfare since 1956.

New Hope for Families
Solutions for children and families impacted by homelessness in Bloomington, Indiana.