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As employees of ORIX USA, we share a workplace. But, first and foremost, we are citizens of this world and the communities where we live. That’s why we founded ORIX Foundation in 2009: to advance education, strengthen communities and improve lives. It’s how we give back, become stronger contributors and, ultimately, create social change that matters.
On March 20, 2018, in News
On March 2nd, the Retina Foundation of the Southwest hosted its inaugural Visionary Luncheon at the Omni Dallas Hotel where ORIX Foundation received a special...
On February 16, 2018, in Featured News, Grants, News
One in three youth in Dallas lack a mentor in their lives. For children facing adversity, a one-to-one relationship with a caring adult can change...
ORIX Foundation, the employee-led charitable arm of the Dallas-based financial services company ORIX USA, has made $1,790,900 in grants to nonprofits located where ORIX employees...
On January 18, 2018, in News
ORIX Foundation will be hosting a Charity Golf Tournament to be held at The Tribute golf course in The Colony, TX on Thursday, April 19th, 2018. ...
Women are the fastest growing population in prison, with nearly 20,000 women in state and federal prisons in Texas alone. Devastatingly, their minor children have...
On October 17, 2017, in News
Catherine Yates, Business Analyst at ORIX USA and ORIX Foundation Board Member, was recently named 2017 Volunteer of the Year at the ORIX Foundation Dinner....
On September 10, 2017, in News, Volunteers
To kick off the school year, RED Capital Group hosted a backpack drive for City of Love, a nonprofit community outreach organization in Columbus, Ohio...
On August 11, 2017, in News
ORIX employees and friends of the ORIX Foundation will gather on September 22 for The Garden Gala. The annual fundraising dinner supports our charity partners...
On July 14, 2017, in News
Our team took a special trip this June, visiting with children, families and seniors. We even spotted the 43rd President of the United States on...
On June 30, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Ask Ben Harris what his favorite book is, and he’ll quickly respond “A Christmas Carol.” Having read it five or six times, the ORIX USA...
On June 16, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Sometimes, the easiest path to healing isn’t what you might think. Sometimes, the best therapy involves a 1,000-pound horse. Just ask Jason Smeck, Managing Director...
On June 12, 2017, in News
We are excited to announce the appointment of seven new members to the ORIX Foundation Board of Directors. During their three-year term, board members make...
On June 9, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
It only took one visit to the Gatesville Correctional Facility with Girls Embracing Mothers (GEM) for ORIX USA Legal Administrative Assistant Alicia Newsome to become...
On June 2, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Shelter. It’s a small word that means so much: protection, haven, sanctuary. It’s more than a roof over our heads. It’s home sweet home. A...
On June 2, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
When you think of items you can get for just a dollar, thoughts of postage stamps, greeting cards and iTunes songs may spring to mind...
On May 18, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Tucked into Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood sits Promise House, a haven for the city’s homeless youth. Inside, you’ll typically find children laughing, joking and bantering...
On May 17, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
In June 2010, Lisalynne Quinn’s life would be forever changed after learning that her daughter’s friend, Lauren, had been diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma—a bone and...
On May 16, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Five years ago, ORIX USA’s Jeff Smith thought of homelessness the way many of us do-people living in parks and under bridges. That perception was...
On May 15, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
When longtime ORIX USA employee, Tonya Moore, became involved with the ORIX Foundation years ago, she was excited about the possibility of being able to...
On May 11, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Imagine waking up in the wee hours of a cold, rainy Saturday morning in Boston and preparing yourself to go for a 21-mile training run....
On May 4, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
ORIX USA’s Christopher Crosby was the first member of his family to attend college. Now, the Associate Director for Corporate Development is helping young people...
On April 27, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Studies have shown us that music can be an indispensable teaching tool for children, making complex ideas more accessible and enjoyable while also helping to...
On April 20, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Remember the old folk story “Stone Soup”? While many different versions have been penned over the years, the basic idea remains the same: people coming...
On April 19, 2017, in Grants
Four local awardees leverage workforce-related solutions to disrupt persistent social issues April 19, 2017 – DALLAS – ORIX Foundation has announced a $3 million investment...
On April 13, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Since 2009, one team—Kayce’s Crew—has held the coveted spot as the top fundraisers for their local Relay for Life, the signature fundraising event for the...
On April 6, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Strong. Courageous. Graceful. Positive. All of these words have been used to describe Mike Wurst, Assistant General Counsel for ORIX USA, who lost his battle...
On March 30, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Ninety percent of the families who graduate from Interfaith Family Services, an organization that transitions families from homelessness to self-sufficiency, leave the program with employment...
On March 27, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
As part of its 35th anniversary, ORIX USA launched the 35 Weeks of Community initiative. During this period, recognition will be given to partner charities making...
On March 23, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
The great-grandparents of ORIX USA Assistant General Counsel Nicola Hobeiche launched the first Red Cross chapter in Germany at a time when the Red Cross...
On March 16, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
In 2013, RED Capital Group Director Alison Lemle was on the hunt for a way to get involved in the community while also getting to...
On March 14, 2017, in Grants
The employees of ORIX USA and RED Capital Group made a significant impact on the lives of children, families and veterans in 2016. With their...
On March 9, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Research has revealed that performing good deeds—such as making charitable donations or volunteering with a nonprofit close to your heart—can stimulate your brain’s pleasure and...
On March 2, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Etched into the concrete sidewalk outside the Greater Boston Food Bank’s main entrance is the letter “X”—a nod to the Great Depression era when people...
Pursue Excellence, Seize Opportunity, Live Honorably, Create Value, Thrive Together… At ORIX USA, our company values are proudly displayed throughout our offices. Our team members...
On January 13, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
Every year since 2011, ORIX employee Allison Austin has volunteered at Camp iHope, a weeklong summer camp in Anna, Texas, for pediatric cancer patients and...
On January 10, 2017, in 35 Weeks of Community
When you think of the Girl Scouts, thoughts of Thin Mints, Samoas and Tagalongs may spring to mind, but the organization is about much more...
On January 3, 2017, in Grants
A mother is forced to take a leave of absence from work so she can support her son through chemotherapy. A family, overwhelmed by medical...
On December 22, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
Every Wednesday morning, you’ll find Leveraged Finance Associate Hunter Foreman at The Bridge, helping to serve food and drinks to the...
On December 19, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
“Success is peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best you are capable...
On December 19, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
Recently, social scientists have carried out experiments that demonstrate how acts of kindness can have a domino effect, rippling through social networks and triggering similar...
On November 18, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
There’s a simple but powerful mantra that Senior Financial Analyst Eddie Provencio always tries to live by: Make a positive difference in somebody else’s life....
On November 18, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
In December 2013, Dot’s Tots Foundation was officially born, launched by RED Capital Group Director Andy Warnock and his wife, Ashley. Two months later, a...
On November 11, 2016, in News
As we honor our military men and women this Veterans Day, the ORIX Foundation would like to build awareness around the needs of our local...
On November 11, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community, Volunteers
If you’d asked ORIX USA Director of Financial Planning and Analysis Slade Ashmore three years ago about Habitat for Humanity, his response would have been...
On November 11, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community, Volunteers
One of the things Assistant General Counsel Cary Schmelzer missed the most while living in Singapore for over 20 years was a great library. “Libraries...
On November 11, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
About two years ago, RED Capital Managing Director Sharon Walker was asked to accompany a friend to a fundraising event for Legacy Counseling Center. The...
On November 10, 2016, in 35 Weeks of Community
When Junior League placed Catherine Hettie at Our Children’s House two years ago, she had no idea that the children served by the nonprofit would...
On October 22, 2016, in Volunteers
As part of the 35th anniversary celebration, ORIX USA launched an initiative called MOMENTUS Outreach. Over the next 35 weeks, they will highlight a partner charity each...
On October 6, 2016, in Grants
ORIX Foundation invested more than $2.1 million in the last year, powering those with the brightest ideas for creating change. These nonprofits are getting results...
On October 6, 2016, in Grants
The annual ORIX Foundation Dinner at Sixty-Five Hundred in Dallas raised $221,250 to support charities in the communities where our employees live and work. Over...
On September 19, 2016, in News
ORIX Foundation Puts Corporate Giving in Employees’ Hands Replacing the traditional top-down model of an executive team implementing a corporate giving platform, ORIX Foundation is...
On August 16, 2016, in News
ORIX’s relationship with law firm Jackson Walker has continued to flourish for sixteen years. Our companies share a passion for philanthropy that is fueled by...
On July 18, 2016, in Grants
Last month, we announced our new philanthropic initiative to drive social innovation in the North Texas region. The ORIX Foundation Community Innovation Project will fund...
On June 8, 2016, in News
New employee-led initiative made possible by $3 million contribution from ORIX USA Corporation June 8, 2016 – Dallas – ORIX Foundation, a charitable organization led...
On May 25, 2016, in Volunteers
For kids, learning doesn’t get much more fun than making ooey gooey slime. One Friday afternoon in April, volunteers from ORIX USA helped about 20...
On April 29, 2016, in News
By Mark Pakes, Managing Director, CRE Loan Special Servicing, ORIX Real Estate One of our favorite activities at ORIX Foundation is visiting the charities...
On April 13, 2016, in News
We hope you enjoy learning more about our work with charities serving the most vulnerable in North Texas....
On April 6, 2016, in News
ORIX Foundation was one of many recipients recognized at Rainbow Days’ 2016 Promise Awards reception, held on February 16 at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle...
On March 22, 2016, in News
By Brittany Byrd, Associate General Council at ORIX It’s been a great year volunteering with the ORIX Foundation, and I appreciate my colleagues who have...
ORIX Foundation Grants Nearly $2 Million to Nonprofits Helping North Texans in Need DALLAS – ORIX Foundation, the employee-led charitable arm of the Dallas-based financial...
On February 18, 2016, in News, Volunteers
Employees Help Build Young Man’s Dreams ORIX Foundation has worked with Habitat for Humanity for the past four years to help build a home for...
ORIX Foundation Holiday Drive Raises $160,000 for Jonathan’s Place Funds raised by ORIX USA and RED Capital employees will help improve the lives of abused,...
DALLAS – Nov. 5, 2015 – Serving those who served their nation has always been a part of ORIX Foundation’s grants focus, but this year...
On October 29, 2015, in News, Volunteers
When Foundation board member Aaron Hemphill moved to Dallas almost six years ago for a finance job at ORIX, he had no idea he would...
On September 17, 2015, in News
Members from the ORIX Foundation attended the popular Community Partners of Dallas ChickLit Luncheon in late April where Foundation Director Joshua Mayfield proudly accepted the...
On September 17, 2015, in News
Last month, a few dozen ORIX employees got an inside look at some of ORIX Foundation’s partner charities and walked away motivated to serve. The...
Employees select innovative nonprofit for largest-ever grant in North Texas to expand programs at Letot Girls Center, Youth Village and Café Momentum DALLAS, July 27,...
Inspired by a North Texas nonprofit creating second chances for exploited women and girls, employees of Dallas-based ORIX Americas has announced one of its largest...
On December 24, 2014, in News, Volunteers
This December, ORIX Foundation volunteers continue to receive joy from our relationship with Community Partners of Dallas (CPD). In addition to spending a day at...
ORIX Foundation has announced more than $1.3 million in grants to 82 North Texas nonprofit organizations that focus on the region’s vulnerable populations, including children...
On October 21, 2014, in News
New Friends New Life chosen as holiday drive beneficiary DALLAS – ORIX Foundation, the employee-led charitable foundation of Dallas-based financial services leader ORIX Americas, held...
On January 31, 2014, in News, Volunteers
Mention Aaron Stehsel’s name to any of us here at the administrative offices of Family Gateway and you are sure to hear “We love Aaron....
On September 18, 2013, in News, Volunteers
In preparation for the start of another school year, ORIX Foundation volunteers gathered at the North Texas Food Bank to pack backpacks of nutritious food...