Abt’s Community Connections program brings our mission and values to life in the communities where we live and work. Through a combination of funding, volunteerism, and pro bono expertise, we support organizations addressing urgent needs and strengthen partnerships that create lasting impact.
Over the past year, we deepened long-standing partnerships and built new relationships to respond to evolving community priorities.
Driving Impact through Giving
Last year, Abt supported more than a dozen organizations addressing food insecurity, homelessness, and global humanitarian crises.
Abt Digital Solutions (TSPi, a Division of Abt Global) continued its Workplace Generosity program through Uncommon Giving, enabling employees to contribute directly to nonprofits they value. TSPi also provides matching funds to amplify employees’ collective impact.
Community Engagement in Action
Community Connections brings employees together to support local organizations where we live and work. Throughout the year, staff contributed time, resources, and hands-on support to neighbors facing housing instability, serious illness, and financial hardship.
Bethesda Cares: Around the Thanksgiving holiday, employees in the Washington, D.C., area supported Bethesda Cares’ Harvest of Hope program by donating food, assembling supplies, and volunteering their time to assist people experiencing homelessness near Abt’s headquarters.
Honor Flight Network: In November, employees welcomed Veterans from northern Nevada to Washington, D.C., through Honor Flight Network, which brings veterans to the nation’s capital to visit memorials dedicated to their service. Staff greeted and thanked veterans as they arrived with fellow veterans, caregivers, and family members. Abt also produced a video shared at the Northern Nevada Honor Flight Chapter’s annual gala and donated it to the national chapter.
The Children’s Inn at NIH: Since 1990, The Children’s Inn at NIH has provided families a place to stay while children receive specialized medical care. In November, staff hosted a meal and activities for families staying at The Inn. In December, employees assembled gift kits for young patients participating in research at the NIH Clinical Center.
Linkages to Learning: Each December, employees support a holiday drive for Linkages to Learning and Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland, collecting gifts, school supplies, and household essentials for students and families facing financial pressure.
Josephine’s Safe Haus: Located in Papua New Guinea, Josephine’s Safe Haus provides shelter for women and children affected by sorcery accusation–related violence. Founded more than 20 years ago, the organization offers safety for people in crisis. Funds raised by Abt Australia’s Health and Wellbeing Committee supported essential repairs, including fixing a roof damaged by heavy rains.
Applying Expertise for Good
We’re proud to continue our partnership with Break Through Tech, which helps undergraduate students build skills and experience for careers in AI and technology. In 2025, Abt staff served as mentors and challenge advisors for students participating in the organization’s AI Studio program, guiding teams through applied data science and machine learning projects with real-world relevance.
One team used natural language processing and machine learning to analyze publicly available Reddit data, identifying language patterns associated with emotional distress and potential mental health crises. Students explored text classification, sentiment analysis, and model evaluation while considering privacy, ethics, and responsible AI practices.
Across the cohort, students worked through the full data science lifecycle – from data preparation and feature engineering to model testing and stakeholder presentations. They assessed model performance, examined potential sources of bias, and translated technical findings into clear, actionable insights.
Working alongside Abt mentors, students gained experience navigating real-world analytics challenges. The partnership strengthened technical and professional skills while helping prepare the next generation of AI practitioners to apply data-driven approaches to complex, human-centered challenges.
Together, these efforts reflect how Abt combines resources, expertise, and employee commitment to create meaningful and lasting impact in the communities we serve.