Corporate Social Responsibility

ARAG Cares

For the past 50 years, ARAG has cared about our community.

Our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee is driven by a simple belief: our impact should extend beyond the workplace. To support this, our committee provides grant opportunities, sponsors volunteer events throughout the year, offers 16 hours of volunteer time off and matches eligible charitable donations up to $500 annually. 

Charitable Giving

ARAG focuses its charitable giving on the causes that matter most to our team members. We determine annual gifts within four giving pillars: Access to Justice, The Future of Our Youth, Strengthening Our Communities, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Volunteer Time Off

Each ARAG team member receives 16 hours of Volunteer Time Off annually to donate sweat equity and thought leadership toward causes that they care about. Our CSR Committee also helps coordinate group volunteer initiatives throughout the year.

Multiply the Impact

The passions of our team members matter to us so we are happy to double their impact by matching any financial contribution to a charitable organization, up to $500 annually.

Our Giving Pillars

We welcome applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations for our 2026 grant cycle. Our funding focuses on direct programming in Central Iowa focused on our pillars of giving. Please note that we do not fund event sponsorships at this time.

Application Deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026

Grant Amount: $5,000 per pillar

Access to Justice

The foundation of our existence. We support nonprofits that are continuing to bridge the gap in individuals' quest for justice throughout the legal system.

The Future of Our Youth

We realize that the youth are the hope for a greater tomorrow. We focus our support on organizations creating improved paths and outcomes for the children of Central Iowa.

Strengthening Our Communities

This pillar is dedicated to the basic needs of our communities: shelter, food and disaster recovery. We also give special priority to efforts focusing on mental health.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Contributing to the advancement of equality and opportunities for marginalized communities based on race, gender, sexual orientation and ability.