"Sendero becomes a part of the conversation/process in a very constructive way."
Leslie Wilemon
VP Human Resources
Essilor of America
Corporate Citizenship |
"To laugh often and to love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; to earn the approbation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of oneself; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived – this is to have succeeded."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson
Our Core Values – Integrity, Respect, Passion, Higher Reaching, and Shared Success – drive our belief in Corporate Citizenship. We want our employees to be dedicated to improving the communities in which we work and live (Passion), creative and tenacious in finding ways to contribute (Higher Reaching), and have the means to make an impact (Shared Success). We believe that charity is personal, and look for ways to support the causes about which our employees are passionate. Examples include:
Chase's Place School, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, opened its doors in 2003 as one of the first schools of its kind in the DFW area. It serves students ages 5-14 with disabilities including mental retardation, PDD/autism, Down syndrome, acquired brain injuries, and neurological disorders. Chase's Place has a built-in curriculum that includes daily living skills, community training, speech, and occupational, physical, and music therapy, as well as traditional academic subjects like reading and math. Unlike other schools catering to this population, Chase's Place boasts a 1:2 staff/student ratio, giving each student an optimal amount of individual attention.
Sendero sponsored the school's 2008 fundraising event. We also proudly display the children's artwork at our headquarters in Dallas.
Sendero is a Corporate Sponsor for the Dallas Arboretum's Cool Thursdays concert series. These events attract families, friends, and nature and music lovers of all kinds to the Arboretum's beautiful gardens on the shores of White Rock Lake for evenings of music, dancing, and fellowship. Funds from these events support the maintenance and improvement of the gardens, which are available to the public year-round.