In the Community
Our reach extends well beyond the projects we deliver. Across the cities where our people live and work, VIATechnik shows up for the schools, families, and neighbors around us — because building better communities is part of building better. the annual traditions we return to, the partners we build alongside, and the recent efforts our people have led. It’s not everything we do, but it’s a window into what community means to us.
OUR IMPACT
Reaching beyond the day‐to‐day
We spend our days modeling the built world for our clients. But
our commitment to the places we operate in doesn’t end at the
project boundary. Through the year, our teams put time,
resources, and hands-on effort into the schools and
organizations that shape the next generation.
This page is a snapshot of that work — the annual
traditions we return to, the partners we build alongside,
and the recent efforts our people have led. It’s not
everything we do, but it’s a window into what
community means to us.
ANNUAL TRADITIONS
Two events, every year
Two traditions anchor our giving calendar — one at the start of the school year, one at its close. Both are hands-on, and both come back around every year.
LATE SUMMER
Back to School Supply Drive
Every year we gather and donate school supplies to a range of Chicago organizations serving kids and teens as they head back to the classroom.
WHERE THE SUPPLIES GO
- Boys & Girls Club of Chicago
- ChiGivesBack
- Chicago HOPES for Kids
- Breakthrough — supplies for teens heading to college
- Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center
WINTER
Sponsoring Families for Christmas
Each year we sponsor families through ChiGivesBack, coming together to make sure the holidays feel a little brighter for Chicago families in need.
THE EVENT
Our giving runs through the ChiGivesBack Chi Toy Drive — learn more
at chigivesback.com/chitoydrive.
IN PARTNERSHIP · ROBINS & MORTON
A courthouse, rebuilt in VR to help survivors prepare
Working alongside Robins & Morton, our team built a virtual-reality recreation of a courtroom — a faithful, walkable model of the space where survivors of abuse are asked to face their attacker.
The simulation lets victims and their advocates step into the courtroom ahead of time, rehearse where they’ll sit and stand, and grow familiar with an intimidating environment before the day
arrives. The goal is simple: build the comfort and confidence to testify.
Draft copy — pending Ben Allen’s review of the program details and framing.
IN THE COMMUNITY
Recent efforts our people led
A rotating look at the community work happening across our teams. These are placeholders — swap in the most recent efforts as they come in.