MAP for Good – Charitable Causes
Here at MAP, we believe in giving back. Whether it’s our neighbor down the street that could use a hand or a child in need on the other side of the world, philanthropy is part of our DNA. Check out some of the causes that we support as we seek to make a positive impact around the globe.
ForKids
ForKids has been breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families and children in Southeastern Virginia for over 35 years. What began in 1988 as a small emergency shelter has grown into one of Virginia’s largest and most impactful family service providers.
Today, ForKids helps nearly 400 families and over 850 children every day through housing, education, and economic mobility programs. Their Housing Crisis Hotline alone connects people to vital services across 14 cities and counties, offering a lifeline when it’s needed most.
But ForKids offers more than shelter—it offers a second chance. With a team of over 140 staff and 1,100 dedicated volunteers, they deliver compassion alongside practical support. From the 135-bed Landmark Center in Chesapeake to the Birdsong Center in Suffolk, ForKids provides afterschool classrooms, family services, and long-term guidance that empower parents and children to build brighter futures. Every day, they work toward a simple but powerful goal: a future where no child spends the night without a home.
Beyond the Orphanage
For over 15 years, Map Communications has proudly partnered with Beyond the Orphanage (BTO), supporting its mission to protect, educate, and empower vulnerable children across Africa and Nepal. What began with a heartfelt introduction to BTO’s founder, Geoff Hucker, quickly became a deep and lasting commitment to his vision. Geoff’s passion, integrity, and tireless dedication inspired MAP to become BTO’s primary financial sponsor, a role we have cherished ever since. As BTO’s chapter comes to a close with Geoff’s retirement, MAP is honored to carry forward the spirit of giving by beginning a new partnership with ForKids.
Casual for a Cause
Each week, MAP Communications has an optional casual dress day, but in order to get in on it, participants have to pay up! No, the money collected doesn’t go to funding our holiday party or loading the break room with snacks. How it works is that each month we choose a charity to donate the collected funds to, and some months we’ll switch it up and turn it into a food or toy drive! Some charities we keep in the rotation each year, some months we’ll do the same charity back-to-back if we want to raise more money, and on occasion we’ll call an audible and choose a cause that is in the national or local spotlight and could use the extra help (for example, the Flint, Michigan Water Crisis). We love this program because it not only allows us to dress casual for the day, but it also lets us support organizations close to our hearts and causes that are in need of funding in a flexible manner given our month-to-month format.
Here are a few of the causes we get casual for…
