Introduction

At Prologis we have a proud history of giving back to #charity & the #communities close to our offices & Prologis Parks.

Tomorrow our employees & offices across Europe will embark upon our annual Dock Doors of Giving Campaign – a month-long campaign of giving back to those in need by supporting charities and good causes with the donation of money, time and much needed items. Our ambition is to return over €200,000 (£178,000) to charity so follow us & help us make a difference with our #dockdoorsofgiving campaign.

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Cancer Awareness

As a result of the pandemic, many charities and community groups who support people with cancer have suffered from a loss of donations and an inability to host their regular fundraising events. That’s why, on the first day of our #dockdoorsofgiving campaign, we’re donating we’re donating €16,500,£14,00 to four amazing cancer charities. Below youcan find out more about the charities we’re supporting and links to their websites so you can find out more about what they doand how you can help them help others.

Cure Leukaemia

Founded in 2003 by Professor Charlie Craddock CBE and patients Graham Silk and Michael Woolley, Cure Leukaemia helps to bring pioneering drug and transplant treatments to blood cancer patients across the United Kingdom. The charity has committed £3m from 2020-22 to fund the Trials Acceleration Programme (TAP) comprising a network of 12 blood cancer centres across the UK. Cure Leukaemia fund specialist research nurses at these centres allowing clinical trials of pioneering and potentially life-saving treatments for blood cancer to run giving patients from a catchment area of over 20m access to these new drugs. Cure Leukaemia also funds the TAP’s Hub based at the internationally renowned Centre for Clinical Haematology at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham to co-ordinate these pioneering trials. Without the expert research nurses to ensure patients are constantly monitored and cared for; these trials would not run, and patients would miss the opportunity to access potentially life-saving therapies. The aim of Cure Leukaemia is to raise money to fund more research nurses and provide world-class treatment for its patients. Only by funding more nurses in more hospitals, can more blood cancer patients benefit from access to potentially life-saving treatment.One person is diagnosed with blood cancer every 14 minutes: click on the link below and find out how you can help this amazing charity.

http://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/ 

Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner

For 30 years, the ‘Fondatioun Kriibskrank Kanner’ has been accompanying children fighting cancer or a rare and life-threatening disease and their families. The foundation has three main missions:-Help to improve the physical and psychological condition of the child and his family. Its multidisciplinary team offers an individual care taking from the diagnosis all the way to the remission, including assistance with the administrative and financial aspects, psycho-social support as well as educational, therapeutic and recreational activities. Three establishments are run by the foundation in order to offer the best possible access to this support: ‘La Maison des Enfants’ in Luxembourg hosting all activities and administrative assistance, ‘La Maison Losch’ in Brussels offering a temporary shelter for the parents whose children are being treated at one of the main cancer treatment Centers and finally ‘L’Appartement de Convalescence’ on the Belgian coast allowing the families to retreat and to recuperate in the immediate proximity to the sea. -Raise awareness of childhood cancer and defend the children’s rights.-Support actively onco-paediatric research by funding select projects with one main goal: cure quicker and more efficient.

http://www.fondatioun.lu/

Asociación Española

Contra el Cáncer(AECC)AECC is a non-profit organisation made up of patients, families, volunteers, collaborators and medical professionals. The association leads the efforts of Spanish society to reduce the impact of cancer on people’s lives.

http://www.contraelcancer.es/

Breast Cancer Now

Breast Cancer Now is a charity that’s steered by world-class research and powered by life-changing care.The charity is therefor anyone affected by breast cancer, the whole way through, providing support for today and hope for the future.The charity is determined to make sure anyone affected by breast cancer gets the best possible treatment and careand it works side-by-side with hospitals and their patients to improve breast cancer services.

http://www.breastcancernow.org/

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Supporting Mental Health

The pandemic has left many people, both young and old, struggling with their mental health. So, to help equip people with the skills to look after their our own mental health, and that of others, we asked our mental health at work first aider to help us organise a free mental health workshop at our new training facility –The Hub, at our DIRFT development in the UK.

We also donated £5,500 (€6500) to Caring Minds Birmingham & Solihull mental health charity through our annual Prologis 100 cycle ride.

You can find out more about the work of this incredible charity and how you can support them here below.

Caring Minds -Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Charity

The Trust operates from over 50 sites throughout the Birmingham and Solihull areas to provide a wide range of inpatient, community and specialist mental health services for service users of all ages. From young people aged over 16, right through to providing mental health care and treatment for older adults.

“In any given year 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem”

Together, these services include elements of rehabilitation, crisis and home treatment, assertive outreach, early intervention, addictions, day services and mental health wellbeing. Whilst the trust’s work covers many areas and can often be complex, its aim is simple ‘improving mental health wellbeing’.

www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/caring-minds

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Giving Back to People With Disabilities

Day 3 of our #DockDoorsofGiving campaign is also #internationaldayofpeoplewithdisabilities – which, this year celebrates the challenges, barriers and opportunities for people who live with disabilities, in the context of a global pandemic.

Today, we’re donating €6720 euros (£5,680) to some amazing charities supporting children and adults with disabilities across Europe, including: Child Brain Injury Trust; OzWolf;7HParaAlpint; 3VHIF & FundacjaDzieciom.

Find out more about these amazing charities and how you can support them below:

Child Brain Injury Trust

Every 30 minutes, a child or young person will acquire a brain injury. This could be the result of an accident, an illness such as meningitis or encephalitis, a poisoning, a stroke or a brain tumour. A brain injury has a devastating and life-long impact on the child and their whole family. Bones can mend and scars can heal but a brain injury stays with you for life and impacts on everything you think, feel and do. Established in 1991, the Child Brain Injury Trust helps children, young people, their families and professionals to come to terms with what has happened and how to deal with the uncertainty that the future holds.Find out more about the Child Brain Injury Trust and how you can support its work here:

www.childbraininjurytrust.org.uk

3V HIF

3V HIF is a disability sports association that works to encourage disabled children and young people as well as adults in Gothenburg and the surrounding area to participate in sporting activities.As a member of 3V HIF, people also become a member of RBU and can participate in all the charity’s activities. 3V stands for We Want to Continue.

Find out more about the 3V HIF and how you can support its work here:

www.3vhif.se

Riksförbundet Attention

Riksförbundet Attention is a charity that supports people with neuropsychiatric disabilities (NPF) such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (AST), language disorders and Tourette’s syndrome.

The charity works to ensure that people with NPF are treated with respect and receive the support they need at school, in the work and in their free time.They also work to ensure that relatives have increased influence and relief.

www.attention.se

OZ WOLF SK

Oz Wolf is a Slovakian charity set-up by the mother of a child with a rare genetic disorder called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. The aim of this association is to help children with this disease so that she can rehabilitate and undergo various therapies, which can be very costly.

https://www.facebook.com/OZ-WOLF-SK-Wolf-Hirschhornov-syndr%C3%B3m-585311738762264/

7H ParaAlpint

ParaAlpint is a Swedish charity which offers disabled people the opportunity to go downhill skiing. The charity helps to arrange try-out days and training to ensure people can handle the specialised equipment in a safe way.

https://7h.paraalpint.se/

Fundacja Dzieciom

Fundacja Dzieciomis a Polish charity which takes care of sick and disabled children. As part of the charity’s activities it:

• Raises funds for treatment and rehabilitation of sick and disabled children

• Refunds the purchase of medicines, medical and rehabilitation equipment, and educational aids

• Does not charge fees for donors’ payments or fees for running children’s sub-accounts

• Run three rehabilitation centers in Warsaw: AMICUS, BIOMICUS, and CEMICUS

• Provides accommodation for families and carers during rehabilitation stays

https://dzieciom.pl/

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International Day of Banks

Due to the pandemic, many people across Europe have turned to banks of a different kind to support them and their families. That’s why, on International day of banks, our Dock Doors of Giving campaign is celebrating the work of food banks across Europe. Today we’re donating €3300 (£2800)as well as food and volunteer hours to these worthy causes feed those in need. Find out more about the work of these charities and how you can help below.

Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos

The Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL)is a non-political and non-denominational NGO, founded in 1996, which promotes, encourages and coordinates associated Food Banks in the fight against hunger, poverty and food waste through of its use and distribution among the neediest people, in addition to other social functions.

https://www.fesbal.org.es/

The Food Bank at St Gabriel’s Church, Kings Hill

St Gabriel’s are providing food parcels for individuals and families on or associated to Kings Hill whose income has been drastically reduced because of the coronavirus crises, or are struggling at this time due to a reduction in free school meals or benefits etc.Our team in Kings Hill have set up a donation point for the food bank and employees and local business have kindly donated items to help local people in need.

www.kingshillchurch.org.uk/food-parcels

Linkee

Linkee is a French charity that fights against food waste by offering sustainable food aid for people in precarious situations.To do this, they collect from artisans, caterers, wholesalers, farmers, school canteens, collective catering companies, medium and large surfaces, festivals and events, unsold or surplus food in order to distribute them to people. in need.

https://linkee.co/

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Giving the Gift of Time

On International Volunteers Day 2021 we wanted to take a moment to recognise the amazing work our employees undertake by volunteering in the communities close to our Prologis Parks and offices. Giving back to local communities, charities and good causes is central to our Dock Doors of Giving Campaign and giving the gift of their own time is something our employees across Europe do both outside of work and through their participation in Impact Day –our global day of giving back –and through the Dock Doors of Giving.

All Prologis employees receive three days of paid volunteer leave every year and we are proud of the enormous contribution the make to the lives of others.

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Supporting Precious Lives

Supporting pregnant women and children with serious medical conditions

On day 6 of our #dockdoorsofgiving campaign we’re donating €3500 (£3000) to support pregnant women & children with serious medical conditions. We’re also donating food parcels for parents visiting sick children at Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust & are proud to be one of their magic makers this year, supporting the children’s eye ward. You can find out more about the charities and how you can help to support them below:

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity

At Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity they believe there’s always more we can do for sick kids and that’s why they always strive to do more for their patients and families. It’s the charity’s mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use the hospital’s services, offering them the best experience possible.It is only through the kindness, generosity and hard work of our supporters raising these vital funds for our charity that they are able to do more and more every year to take them closer to achieving their vision to provide the best possible facilities and environment at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, for their exceptional patients and young people.

Learn more about this amazing charity or find out how you can support them by clicking the link below:

www.bch.org.uk

Tęcza Association of Parents and Friends of Blind and Visually Impaired Children

The Association of Parents and Friends of Blind and Visually Impaired Children “Tęcza” has existed since May 1990 and was founded on the initiative of parents who wanted to take care of their children’s rehabilitation, therapy and education.  In 1992, two day centres were established in Warsaw and a few years later, at ul.Nowolipie 13/15, the Comprehensive Diagnosis, Early Education, Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic for Young Blind and Visually Impaired Children was opened.

The association looks after people with multiple disabilities who were previously outside the support system.Two daycare centres, together with a counselling centre for young children, together form a system of comprehensive, specialised and permanent assistance for 250 people with visual disabilities and additional complex developmental problems: from the youngest children at risk of disabilities to preschool children, unique in the country. and school until adulthood. Often our support covers a person’s entire life.

https://tecza.org/

Action on Pre-eclampsia

Action on Pre-eclampsia (also known as APEC) aims to raise public and professional awareness of pre-eclampsia, improve care, and ease or prevent physical and emotional suffering caused by the disease. We do this by providing information and support to members of the public who are affected by pre-eclampsia. We also run multi-disciplinary study days for midwives and health professionals who work with pregnant women, providing expert training on detection and management of pre-eclampsia.

Learn more about this amazing charity or find out how you can support them by clicking the link below:

www.action-on-pre-eclampsia.org.uk

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Help With Personal Care

For people who are homeless or living in temporary accommodation buying personal hygiene products can be difficult. That’s why, as #handwashingawarenessweek ends, we’re donating €2000 (£1700) to Diakonie Düsseldorf to help it support local people in need, including those who are homeless or escaping domestic abuse. Our lovely supplier Stephen George + Partners LLP is also donating €600 (£500) to Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid & we’re also donating hygiene products to this amazing charity as part of our Dock Doors of Giving campaign.

Take a look at the charities we’re supporting below:

Diakonie Düsseldorf

The Diakonie of the Evangelical Church and its parishes in Düsseldorf have a mission that everyone should to be doing well or at least better and works to support the people of Dusseldorf who find themselves in need, including those who are homeless or escaping domestic abuse.

www.diakonie-duesseldorf.de

Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid

Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid [BSWA] supports women and children affected by domestic violence and abuse. The charity believes all women and children have the right to live free from violence, abuse and fear.As part of its work, BSWA support women into education and employment (including volunteering) through the PURE project which is partly funded by the European Social Fund.

https://bswaid.org/

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Molly Olly’s Wishes

Molly Olly’s Wishes was founded in 2011 by Rachel and Tim Ollerenshaw. Their daughter Molly Ollerenshaw was diagnosed aged 3 with a Wilms tumour and despite a long and brave 5 year fight, died in 2011.

They spent a large part of those years in and out of hospital and soon realised that many of the patients they met did not have the emotional or financial support that they had for Molly and her siblings. Molly wanted to help these children and so Molly Olly’s Wishes was born.

Today, Molly Olly’s Wishes provides emotional support to children across the UK through its therapeutic toys, books and the purchase of gifts to help brighten the lives of the children it supports.

You can find out more about this charity and it work here. Your support could make a real difference to a child’s life:

www.mollyolly.co.uk

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Skills Development & Employment Support Day

The pandemic has affected the education & job prospects of so many people across Europe. That’s why, on day 9 of our ‘DockDoorsofGiving Campaign’, we’re giving back to those charities providing skills training, mentorship & practical support through the provision of work clothing to help people find and keep employment. Today We’re donating €2500 (£2,100) & workwear across four amazing charities and you can find out more about their work and how you can support them below:

Suited for Success

Suited for Success believes helping unemployed men and women with interview skills and a suitable interview outfit will give them the confidence they need to make that positive first impression and get a job that could change their life. Suited for Success is a registered UK charity providing FREE high-quality interview clothes, styling and interview preparation skills for unemployed men and women who have a confirmed job interview. Gently worn suits and smart workwear is donated by professional men and women in corporate companies, law firms, banks, offices and businesses across the city. The suits are given to clients ‘FREE of charge’to wear to a job interview.

https://www.suitedforsuccess.co.uk/

Apprentis d’Auteuil, France

Apprentis d’Auteuil offers, within a French school system that is still too unequal, a real alternative for young people and families who have not yet found their place there.The foundation is also leading a fight in favor of schools for all internationally.Their aim is to improve the life of disadvantaged young people and help them achieve a better education and job prospects.

https://www.apprentis-auteuil.org

NQT Association, France

NQT offers a professional mentoring programme dedicated to young graduates(BAC + 3 minimum and under 30). Completely free, the programme allows graduates, whatever their background, skills or professional project, to be supported in their job search.For a few hours a month, graduates and their mentors do everything possible to launch your professional career.

https://www.nqt.fr/emploi/

Smart Works Charity

We are a UK charity that exists to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.

https://smartworks.org.uk/

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Human Rights Day

The pandemic has shone a light on the pervasive inequalities that exist in communities across the globe and today, on Human Rights Day, we’re donating €2000 (£1700) to charities fighting inequality & discrimination against girls & members of the #LGBTQ community. Find out more about the work of these amazing charities and how you can support them by visiting their websites below.

Plan International

From 1937 to today, Plan International still has the same priority: protecting children and ensuring that their rights are respected.

Plan International France was founded in 1993to mobilize French sponsors.From the 1st year, in 1993, 20,000 godparents joined us.Since then, the number of godmothers and godfathers has grown steadily.

Today, more than 1 million godmothers and godparents around the world support 1.4 million children in Asia, Africa and America. Thanks to their generosity, Plan International carries out development programs which, every day, benefit 34.2 million children and young people (including 18.1 million girls and young girls) on the path to autonomy.

www.plan-international.fr

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International Mountain Day

On August 28, 2021 a team of Prologis people from around Europe took part in the Stelvio for Life challenge – a 21km charity climb up the iconic Passo dello Stelvio in Italy – for the seventh year running. The team were raising funds in aid of universal access to targeted treatment of specific cancer types based on their individual DNA profiles.

This year, the team raised €92,703, taking the overall amount raised to €550,000 over the past seven years.

All proceeds to the foundation go 100% to supporting it in its mission to identify the most effective treatments while minimizing the side effects. This happens in partnership with the Center for Personalized Cancer Treatment (CPCT), who aside from matching DNA profiles with successful treatments are also an initiator of the internationally focused Drug Rediscovery Protocol (DRUP). This study, for patients who are out of treatment options, aims to simplify access to approved targeted therapies and perform next generation sequencing on tumor biopsies.

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Universal Health Coverage Day 2021

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association & Crohn’s & Colitis UK are both charities close to the hearts of our #employees. That’s why, on Universal Health Coverage Day 2021, we’re delighted to donate €600 (£500) to these amazing organisations.

Find out more about these amazing charities and how you can support them below:

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association

The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

MND Association is a membership organisation with over 10,000 members forming a powerful national and local network that provides information and support.

We have over 7,000 active volunteers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and around 170 paid staff, all dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by MND, now and in the future.

www.mndassociation.org

Crohn’s & Colitis UK

Crohn’s and Colitis UK is the UK’s leading charity for Crohn’s and Colitis and has over 50 pages of information to help inform anyone affected, including friends, family, medical professionals and even employers. This has been especially important during the recent pandemic as sufferers seeks a trusted source of information about the implications of Covid-19 on those suffering from these conditions. Find out more about the conditions, their symptoms and treatment – and how you support the work of this amazing charity visit their website below.

www.crohnsandcolitis.org.uk/

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Green Monday

Today is Green Monday so we’re sharing our top tips for a more sustainable Christmas. We’re also donating €7,800 (£6,665) across four charities promoting sustainable living and reducing plastic usage and food waste.

Find out more about the work these charities undertake and how you can support them.

Edible London

Edible London is preventing food waste, tackling food poverty and revitalising grey urban areas by turning them into green accessible growing spaces – all whilst creating stronger and more resilient communities. Sowing the seeds for a better future, for all.

www.ediblelondon.org

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July^® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.

www.plasticfreejuly.org

Bund Für Umwelt Und Naturschutz BUND

The BUND Cologne is a district group of the BUND and has existed for more than 30 years. As a legally recognized nature conservation association with 2588 members (beginning of 2020), it gives environmental and nature protection a high priority – independent, non-partisan, on a voluntary basis.

www.bund-koeln.de

OUNI

OUNI is the first packaging-free organic grocery store in Luxembourg. OUNI means “without” in Luxembourgish, and also stands for Organic Unpackaged Natural Ingredients. An environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional supermarkets, OUNI allows customers to do their grocery and household shopping while avoiding packaging waste. Instead, customers can fill and weigh their own containers with bulk food products, or purchase items such as milk and yogurt in reusable glass bottles and jars. OUNI opened in December 2016. OUNI is also a cooperative open to everyone.

www.ouni.lu/en/

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Elderly & Loneliness

COVID 19 has left many elderly people feeling scared and lonely. That’s why, we’re encouraging everyone to spare a thought for the lonely or socially isolated elderly people in their community.
As part of our Dock Doors of Giving campaign we’re donating €3,600 (£3,000) to charities supporting the elderly across Europe.

Check out our video for ideas about helping lonely or isolated elderly people in your community. You can also find out more about the charities we’re supporting below and how you can help them to help vulnerable, elderly people.

Silver Line UK

The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. During the Covid-19 pandemic, this charity has provided a lifeline to elderly, isolated people who sometimes just call for a chat.

https://www.thesilverline.org.uk/

Elpida

Elpida’s goal is to help older people become confident, respected members of society. The charity runs a number of projects including a free helpline, hotline and crisis intervention service for seniors, caretakers of the elderly and any individual in crisis, nationwide.

https://www.elpida.cz/english

Náruč Seniora Junior

https://www.cssnaruc.sk/

Stowarzyszenie mali bracia Ubogich

https://www.malibracia.org.pl/

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Planning a beach clean?

Beach cleaning has become a popular way for people to get out on the coast with a purpose. You can make a difference and pick up a few pieces of litter any time you visit the coast – or get involved with a larger organised event.

Our employees in Sweden organised a beach clean to remove litter and plastic waste from their local shoreline: why not organise your own beach-clean event?

If you are thinking of organising a beach-clean have a look at Planet Aware’s guide by clicking the link on the bottom of this page which provides helpful tips and information to make your event run smoothly.

https://planetaware.co.uk/organising-a-beach-clean/

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Animal Welfare

Pets have been a great source of comfort during the pandemic, helping to combat loneliness and improve mental health. Today, as part of our Dock Doors of Giving Campaign, we’re giving back to animal welfare charities across Europe by donating €3325 (£2800) plus volunteering time, food and equipment. To find out more about the work of these amazing charities and how you can help, click on the links below.

Dogs Trust UK

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/

Bund Für Umwelt Und Naturschutz BUND (Friends of the Earth Germany)

https://www.bund-koeln.de/

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire

https://www.wildlifebcn.org/

DOA – Het asiel van Amsterdam are just some of the charities nominated by our employees

https://www.doamsterdam.nl/

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Awareness of all types of abuse

For those suffering abuse, a combination of Covid-19 & Christmas could make life even more difficult. That’s why, on day 17 of our Dock Doors of Giving Campaign, we’re supporting charities helping survivors and sufferers of abuse with donations of money, equipment, toys and essential items.

All the charities below were nominated by our wonderful employees & you can find out more about these amazing charities & how you can help by clicking on the links below.

Fondation Des Femmes

https://www.fondationdesfemmes.org

Sterntaler Duesseldorf

https://www.sterntaler-duesseldorf.de/

Fundación vicki bernadet

https://www.fbernadet.org/es/

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International Migrant’s Day

Like many who find themselves living on the margins of society, migrants have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through job losses, evictions & discrimination. That’s why, on International Migrants Day, we’re supporting two charities helping migrants.  Find out more about the amazing charities we’re supporting by clicking the links to their website below:

Medici Senza Frontiere

https://www.medicisenzafrontiere.it/

BarcelonaActua

https://www.barcelonactua.org/

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Tackling Homelessness

The Covid-19 pandemic is a crisis within a crisis for homeless people & the charities who support them. That’s why, as part of our Dock Doors of Giving campaign, we’re supporting charities helping homeless people across Europe.

Find out more about how you can support homeless people and the charities who support them by clicking the links below.

Land Aid

Every year, thousands of young people in the UK find themselves homeless: it’s a problem that Land Aid is here to tackle.

The charity brings the property industry together to support charities delivering life-changing services for young people who are or have been homeless, or who are at risk of homelessness in the future.

Through its unique network of corporate partners, Land Aid invests funding and expertise where it can achieve lasting impact.

https://www.landaid.org/

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is an integral part of the Christian Church, although distinctive in government and practice. The Army’s doctrine follows the mainstream of Christian belief and its articles of faith emphasise God’s saving purposes. Its objects are ‘the advancement of the Christian religion… of education, the relief of poverty, and other charitable objects beneficial to society or the community of mankind as a whole”.

https://www.salvationarmy.org/

Gemeinsam-Gegen-Kaelte

In the icy winter of 1993, the cellist Thomas Beckmann started an aid project in his hometown of Düsseldorf to help homeless people with food, warm clothes and sleeping bags. Partners in the campaign were the city of Düsseldorf and the local charities (Diakonie and Caritas) as well as private citizens’ initiatives such as the food banks.

Building on this, Beckmann founded project groups in 23 cities in the course of 1996 under the motto TOGETHER AGAINST THE COLD.

The then Federal President Roman Herzog assumed the first patronage for the winter campaign 96/97.

https://www.gemeinsam-gegen-kaelte.de/

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International Human Solidarity Day

People living in poverty have been disproportionately affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why, on International Human Solidarity Day we’re supporting charities across Europe working to lift people out of poverty, hunger & disease.

Find out more about these amazing charities & how you can help here:

Gothenburg City Mission

Gothenburg City Mission protects the equal value of all people, regardless of life situation. They offer emergency help and long-term support for people living in homelessness, poverty and social vulnerability. Join them in the fight for a more humane society for all.

https://www.stadsmissionen.org

Mensajeros de la Paz

Since 1962, the priority of this charity has always been the human and social promotion of the most disadvantaged people in society, attending to the different social realities, both nationally and internationally.

https://mensajerosdelapaz.com/

Tenenet

The mission of the civic association is to provide social assistance and humanitarian care, specifically with a focus on basic and specialized social counselling, which it provides on an outpatient and outpatient basis.

https://tenenet.sk/

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Holiday Decorations

This is a difficult time for families with children in a hospital or hospice: it’s also a busy time of year for the wonderful healthcare professionals who take care of them. That’s why our festive helpers have been out and about spreading festive cheer by putting up Christmas trees, distributing gifts for patients and staff, and donating toys and electronic items.

None of this would be possible without the support of our wonderful employees and supply chain and we’d like to thank them for helping us brighten Christmas for those in need.

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Toy Drive

Every year, many thousands of ill, underprivileged or neglected babies and children across Europe face a very different sort of Christmas. That’s why, as part of our Dock Doors of Giving campaign, we’ve donated €3400 (£2800)  plus toys and equipment to four #charities helping babies and children in Italy, The Netherlands, Hungary and Spain.

Click on the website links below to find out more about these charities and the amazing work they do:

The Pooh Bear Foundation

https://ovoda22.hu/maci/

ABIO BRIANZA

http://www.abiobrianza.org/

Stichting Speelgoedbank Amsterdam

https://www.speelgoedbankamsterdam.nl

Esplai Eixida Sant Boi de Llobregat

https://www.cnjc.cat/ca/associacionisme-juvenil/entitats/centre-desplai-infantil-i-juvenil-eixida-camps-blancs

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Better Mental Health

Better mental health for men & boys matters. That’s why we’re regular supporters of the Movember movement & why we work hard to break down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health. This year, our wonderful employees helped us raise €500 (£450) for the #movemberfoundation as part of our Dock Doors of Giving and you can find out more about Movember, and get practical hints and tips for supporting friends and family by clicking the link below.

Movember

https://uk.movember.com/

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Improving Communities

In line with the motto “Making an IMPACT”, Prologis employees once again made a contribution in their communities this year. On Friday, December 10, the Prologis Germany team volunteered at Kinderhilfezentrum Düsseldorf (under 2G+ conditions and in compliance with all necessary safety measures). Divided into small work groups, they spent a morning revitalizing the outdoor area at the children and youth aid facility.

Josef Hinkel, mayor of Düsseldorf, was onsite and praised the work of the facility, as well as the recurring commitment of the Prologis team. “I am pleased that the team is keeping its promise from last year and is once again showing a strong commitment to the Kinderhilfezentrum,” said Hinkel. “I see this as confirmation of how important the Düsseldorf location is to the company. Those who benefit from the voluntary commitment are those who have had many disadvantages, especially in the past months because of the pandemic: children and young people.”
Previously, in 2020, Prologis supported the institution as part of its Dock Doors of Giving campaign with a donation of €25,000 for a homeschooling project, as well as 40 gifts for the children as part of a wish tree campaign.

“We see ourselves as an active part of all the communities in which we’re based. That’s why it’s close to our hearts to regularly do our part locally and get involved,” said Björn Thiemann, senior vice president, country manager, Prologis Germany. “This year, we chose Kinderhilfezentrum Düsseldorf because its work fits our corporate values: integrity, passion, responsibility, courage and teamwork.”

Creating an oasis for children
Kinderhilfezentrum houses up to 120 children and young people whose parents have experienced difficulties and are unable to care for their children adequately. The facility has a large outdoor area, which Prologis employees maintained by carrying out a variety of gardening tasks and repairs. In addition, Prologis donated four wooden picnic tables.

“I’m very pleased the Prologis team remained true to us and once again ensured, with this year’s energetic action, that the living conditions of the children and young people entrusted to our care are improved. Now the popular and much-used garden has become even more attractive,” said Judith Knuff, director of the municipal children’s aid center.

You can find out more about Kinderhilfezentrum by clicking the link below:

http://www.kinderhilfezentrum.de/

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Joy Drive

It’s been a difficult year for so many people and, as part of our Dock Doors of Giving, our lovely employees across Europe have been out and about trying to spread a little joy through the donation of all kinds of items, including: money; food; hampers; technology and gifts for those less fortunate. They’ve donated items to Pax Kinderhulp; Silhillians RUFC; The Salvation Army;  Re-Formáló Egyesület;  Stichting Weather Report; & Klub Svobodnych Matek. Our lovely suppliers Winvic Construction Ltd & A&H Construction & Developments Plc have also donated items from the wishlist of Acorns Children’s Hospice.

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Saying ‘thank-you’

Whilst it might not feel like we have much to be thankful for this year, gratitude can improve our mental wellbeing and give others a lift in times of need. So, as the countdown to a New Year begins, we asked our employees to tell us what they are thankful for. Why not give it a try yourself?

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Random Acts of Kindness

Kindness is a lot more important than we think. When we act with kindness towards others, do things to make their lives easier, go out of our way to bring them happiness, we do ourselves good as well.

When a person gives or receives kindness, both individuals involved experience a release of feel-good hormones and neurotransmitters. We get a dose of serotonin, oxytocin and endorphins. All of this lifts our mood, relieves pain, and physically helps heal any inflammation in our bodies. What’s even more amazing is that the positive effects that occur are also experienced by onlookers who see the act of kindness. It amounts to a cascade of positivity, happiness, and calmness.

Today, our Dock Doors of Giving campaign is encouraging people to take a moment to brighten the lives of others with a random act of kindness.

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Hospice Care

Covid19 has made it much more challenging for those caring for children and adults with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Hospices, such as Acorns Children’s Hospice, Zoë’s Place Baby Hospice Coventry, Stowarzyszenie Medyczne Hospicjum dla Dzieci Dolnego Śląska Formuła Dobra and Zorg aan Zee in The Netherlands are reliant upon the donation of time, money and equipment to help them provide care and support. It’s great to see our lovely employees and our supply chain coming together at the end of a difficult year to help these amazing #charities

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Overcoming Addiction

Covid-19 has hit the most vulnerable in our society the hardest and for those struggling with addiction, this year has been especially difficult. That’s why, as part of our Dock Doors of Giving campaign, we’re supporting Livingstone House UK. Livingstone House offers a residential drug and rehabilitation programme for men aged 18-64.Residents participate in a 12 Step Recovery Programme, that is tailored to their needs. Support is not just geared towards abstinence, but designed to meet each individual’s mental, spiritual and emotional needs too.

https://livingstonehouseuk.org/

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Delivering Joy

Helping the communities close to our Prologis Parks is important to us. That’s why, colleagues from our Amsterdam office volunteered their time to put together care packages for Stichting Carabic to help the charity support vulnerable Caribbean and Muslim women and children.

Stichting Carabic

The Carabic Foundation has existed as a foundation since June 2015, but has been active in the neighbourhood since 2013. Its core focus is initiating, facilitating, connecting, strengthening, inspiring and executing activities aimed at social self-reliance, integration and participation in the broadest sense of the word, of especially vulnerable Caribbean and Muslim women and children in Amsterdam Southeast and beyond, however, it deals with all population groups in this society.

https://stichtingcarabic.nl/

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Providing relief for those impacted by natural disasters

In response to catastrophic floods in Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands, the Prologis Foundation gave a €50,000 donation to the Red Cross, which used the money to provide emergency relief aid in the most badly affected areas.

At Prologis we are committed to contributing to the communities where we do business. Through initiatives such as IMPACT Day and Space for Good, as well as contributions made via the Prologis Foundation, we leverage our knowledge, resources and passion to make a difference in the areas of the environment, education and human welfare.

To learn more about the Red Cross’ disaster relief efforts for the affected regions, please visit: https://www.drk.de/en/.