Community outreach

HBK was extremely excited to join NFTE's Midwest Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. Presented by EY, Horizon, Ingredion and Slalom with signature support from GSTV and associate support from the Citi Foundation , this signature event featured the top teen finalists presenting their unique business plans to a distinguished panel of judges. Additionally, one of the students from HBK's classroom was selected to participate in a fast-pitch competition and practice sharing his idea as his road to nationals begins and he gears up for the National Competition in New York City.

A long-time favorite volunteering event, our Philadelphia and Norristown volunteers were excited to be back with Schuylkill Banks and join a river clean up. Located just steps away from HBK's Philadelphia office, our teams got together to help with anything from mulching and planting to weeding and trash pickup. It was an exciting day for team building and giving back to the surrounding community where we live and work.

In honor of American Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Heritage Month, HBK was grateful to support Joey's Wings for the first time. Our team came together nationwide for a virtual activity learning the history and importance of the art of origami, the significance of the paper crane and Joey's Wings, and its awareness campaign, Cranes for a Cure. Together, each person made their own paper crane. In the end, because of the wonderful participation from our employees, we donated to Joey's Wings in support of its mission to raise awareness about childhood cancer, fund research into kidney cancer affecting children and young adults, and provide support to all those affected. 

HBK was pleased to sponsor and attend the Associate Board of Mercy Home for Boys & Girls at their 15th annual fundraising gala, Have Mercy! Have Mercy! brings together leading young professionals for a night of dancing and entertainment. Our team enjoyed a fantastic event featuring live music, hors-d’oeuvres, drinks and dancing, an exciting auction, and raffle items – all in the beautiful Theater on the Lake setting.

We were excited to join the 39th Annual Red Shoe 5k Run & Walk benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois and their mission to serve families by providing the comfort and amenities they need while their child recovers from illness or injury.

HBK was excited to sponsor and attend The Warrior Built Foundation’s Fourth Annual Golf Tournament to support its mission to give back to the brave men & women who fought for our country.

HBK was proud to participate in and sponsor the National Museum of Mexican Art Gala this year at the Marriot Downtown Magnificent Mile. This annual benefit is critical in generating funding that ensures our city continues to boast the most significant Mexican art museum in the U.S., the only AAM-accredited museum dedicated to Mexican Art. 

We gathered for ComEd's CONSTRUCT Program Graduation to celebrate participants as they wrapped up their CONSTRUCT journey. Congratulations to all of the 2023 Construct Graduates! Looking forward to seeing your journey develop into a fantastic career path. A special thank you to ComEd for leading the path and to all agencies and supporting business partners.

A new year has begun, so our volunteers have returned to one of our favorite events with DuPage County's Adopt-a-Highway Program! HBK has been a longtime sponsor and participant in these events and our team enjoyed getting back outside to help keep the highway clean.

We were very excited to join the Baltimore Station for the first time. Our volunteers from the Baltimore office came together to cook and serve a delicious meal to veterans. HBK is proud to support its mission to turn lives around as an innovative therapeutic residential and outpatient treatment program that supports veterans overcoming obstacles and on the path to regaining self-sufficiency.