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A culture of sustainability
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Sustainability is both a priority and a team effort. Learn more about how we're dedicated to being responsible global citizens from Executive Director Katharine Jensen.

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Summer camps are serious about fun
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Unique summer camp experiences dedicated to the siblings of children with a serious illness? Sign us up! Having a child with a serious illness impacts the whole family, and sibling camp is just one way the Vertex Foundation supports healthy families across the globe. 

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Giving back is in our DNA: Vertex’s 14th annual Global Day of Service
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Giving back is part of our culture, so much so that we say it’s in our DNA. Vertex’s 14th annual Global Day of Service was our most impactful to date, with 57% employee participation across 20 countries and more than 6,000 hours of service contributed to our communities. 

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The Vertex Foundation: Supporting healthy families
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Supporting healthy families is one focus of the Vertex Foundation. Executive Director Katharine Jensen shares how the Foundation is expanding its partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities in new and innovative ways.

Teacher Appreciation Week
Celebrating teachers and cultivating a pipeline to strengthen their workforce
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Supporting Disaster Relief Efforts
The Vertex Foundation: Supporting disaster relief efforts
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Camp Sunshine
Summer camp reimagined
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The Vertex Foundation: Helping employees give and coming together as a global community
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Setting the Foundation for the Vertex Foundation
Setting the foundation for the Vertex Foundation
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