Giving Back

At Zango, one of our Core Values is to “Work Hard and Be Ready to Play.” A significant part of this extends beyond the workplace and into our communities around the world. Over the years, our employees have given back in a variety of ways.

American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties Professionals in Action Up the Ante
May 2008

Zango employees raised more than $5,000 for the American Red Cross Serving King & Kitsap Counties. Zango employees participated in the Professionals in Action (PiA), a group that provides service and volunteer opportunities specifically geared toward today's active young professionals' lifestyles.

Holiday Food Drive and Adopt-A-Family
December 2007

Zango employees donated more than 1,400 pounds of non-perishable food items as part of a Holiday food drive supporting Northwest Harvest. Also, during the holiday season, Zango sponsored five families through Youth Eastside Services. Each family consisted of 3-to-5 individuals and Zango employees provided at least three gifts to each person. These efforts hopefully brought a little cheer to those less during the holidays.

The University of Washington Medical Center Seattle Marathon
November 2007


With all proceeds from entry fees going towards the University of Washington Medical Center Patient & Housing Fund, Zango sponsored two of its employees in the half marathon. Bryan Estes (right), sales operations analyst, finished in 1:40:30, and Theng Kuoch (left), group manager of online marketing, finished less than 10 minutes later (1:50:06). Quite an accomplishment. Congrats guys!

Northwest Center Clothing Drive
November 2007


Zango employees donated more than 800 pounds of clothing to Northwest Center. The clothing drive enables Northwest Center to continue its mission of promoting the growth, development and independence of people with disabilities through programs of education, rehabilitation and work opportunity.

Drop Your Tops for the Ronald McDonald House
September 2007


During the month of September, Zango employees saved and collected thousands of pop can tops in support of the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a "home away from home" for families of seriously ill children receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

Seattle Works Day
June 2007


A team of Zango employees restored dunes and cleaned beach and wetland areas of Golden Gardens Park in Seattle. They also raised more than $1,000 for the cause.

21 st Annual Big Climb for Leukemia
March 2007


A team of Zango employees showed big hearts during the Big Climb, raising more than $1,000 and conquering 1,311 steps to reach the top of Seattle’s tallest building – the Columbia Center.

Sainte –Justine Hospital Foundation
February 2007

In addition to being a main sponsor, Zango’s Montreal office raised nearly $6,000 for the Foundation’s annual event. In total, the event raised $115,000. 

Team Seattle’s 24 Hours at Daytona
January 2007


Zango employees raised more than $3,000 playing a small part in Team Seattle’s participation in the 2007 Rolex 24 Hours at Daytona race. Team Seattle raised more than $460,000 for Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center.

Northwest Harvest Food Drive and Youth Eastside Services Adopt-a-Family
December 2006

Zango employees collected nearly 3,000 cans of food for Northwest Harvest, sponsored eight large families, and donated new gifts (e.g., toys and clothing) and household items.

Annual Run for Children’s
September 2006


A team of 10 Zango employees raised several hundred dollars and participated in the Run for Children’s, an annual event benefiting Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center.

Seattle Works Day
May 2006


A team of Zango employees spent the day cleaning and landscaping the grounds of Ryther Child Center in Seattle. They also raised more than $1,000 for the cause.

Northwest Center Clothing Drive
April 2006

Collected nearly 1,100 used clothing items for the Northwest Center.

American Cancer Society
2005-2007

Ongoing fundraising efforts have raised more than $4,500 so far.

Hurricane Katrina Relief
September 2005

Zango employees raised nearly $15,000 in support of multiple relief organizations working in the aftermath of one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in American history.

Tsunami Relief
January 2005

Zango employees raised more than $11,500 for relief efforts related to the December 26, 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

Pacific Northwest Friends of FSH Research
January 2004

Zango employees donated $7,500 to “FiSHing for a Cure,” an event created to help facilitate research of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy – the second most common form of muscular dystrophy in adults and third most common overall.