Community Relations

Building connections through service and participation

Actuate is a special place where creativity, enthusiasm and excellence abound. We attract bright, determined people with a track record of success and achievement. Our employees take pride in contributing to the continued evolution of award-winning products that are at the forefront of Business Intelligence.

Aside from creating amazing open source software, fueling the BIRT ecosystem and our annual undergraduate internship program, the people behind BIRT™ take pride in sharing our skills, resources and enthusiasm with others. We see community relations as a means of helping local academic and social groups, familiarizing young people with the business world and as an opportunity for self improvement.

This year Actuate Corporation partnered with the San Mateo Fire Department in their annual Toys for Tots drive.

Besides fighting fires, saving lives and rescuing cats in trees the San Mateo Fire Department has an extra duty: participating in an annual toy drive during the holiday season. The “Firefighter’s Toys for Tots” program is an organization run by firefighters in San Mateo County. They have been collecting toys and gifts for needy children since 1974.

Actuate was able to donate three full boxes of toys to the charity. The donated toys will be sure to bring a smile to many children’s faces this holiday season.

Actuate recently held a “Strike Hunger” bowling event during which an impressive 261 strikes were made by participating employees. The company donated $261 to Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. In addition, employees donated 193 lbs of food, providing 148 meals to hungry people in our community.

In late July 2011, a series of wildfires prompted the evacuation of more than 200 residents of Sandy Lake, a community located near Canada’s Ontario-Manitoba border. Residents were relocated to the Arthur Community Centre in the Wellington North township of Ontario. Actuate’s Toronto office donated funds used to purchase toys, art supplies and recreational equipment for the children staying at the center.

The Heart&Stroke Big Bike is a team event geared towards community organizations, companies and groups. Teams pedal through their communities in support of heart disease and stroke research. On May 17, 2011, Actuate employees in the Toronto area participated in a Heart&Stoke Big Bike fundraiser and raised more than $1,375 for this worthy cause.

The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk unites communities to celebrate people who have battled breast cancer, educate people about ways to reduce their risk of developing breast cancer, and empower communities to join the fight against the disease. More than 40 Actuate employees and friends participated in the American Cancer Society Walkathon 2010 and raised a total of $3,423 for this 24-hour event.

Since 2000, hundreds of Actuate employees have given their time and energy to this worthy cause. In recent years, Actuate has donated $121,500 to build three different homes in Redwood City, Daly City and Brisbane, California.