Convergint is set to celebrate its 25th Annual Social Responsibility Day (CSRD) tomorrow, temporarily halting operations globally for a paid workday to enable employees to volunteer in their local communities. This year's event aligns with Convergint's 25th anniversary, during which the company will expand its STEP (Secure, Train, Educate, Protect) Up for Schools initiative. The expansion includes a newly established grant programme aimed at enhancing safety and security in underserved K-12 schools.
"Convergint Social Responsibility Day reflects a commitment our colleagues have carried forward for 25 years by showing up for the communities where we live and work," stated Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint. "As we mark this milestone anniversary, we're continuing to expand the impact of STEP Up for Schools alongside our partners to help provide safer, stronger learning environments for students and educators around the world."
Community engagement and volunteerism
This year's initiatives will involve nearly 11,000 Convergint colleagues, their families, and more than 45 industry partners. Activities across 37 countries are expected to contribute about 60,000 volunteer hours aiming to support children, advance school safety, and bolster local community infrastructure. These efforts underscore Convergint's commitment to fostering secure and supportive communities through active investment in people and places.
As part of the 2026 STEP Up for Schools Grant Program, 20 grants were awarded to underserved K-12 schools in the United States. The programme assists with diverse security needs such as access control, video surveillance, environmental monitoring, preventative measures, fire safety, and risk evaluations.
Global impact and outreach
Each STEP Up project typically involves around $25,000 in contributions of products and services
Since 2018, the STEP Up for Schools initiative has supported over 175 educational institutions and communities through security upgrades, risk assessments, and volunteer efforts.
Each STEP Up project typically involves around $25,000 in contributions of products and services. Additionally, several major projects have surpassed the $250,000 mark in value. Convergint estimates that, since its inception, the programme has provided over $7 million in resources to enhance learning environments and community safety globally.
Commitment to underserved education
Since its establishment in 2002, Convergint has honoured Social Responsibility Day on the first Friday of June, encouraging employees to dedicate a workday to community service projects.
The STEP Up for Schools initiative, an integral part of this observance, is designed to improve school security and provide free installations, upgrades, and assessments to underserved schools. These efforts aim to create meaningful societal change, encouraging staff to realise and exceed their potential while positively impacting communities worldwide.
Convergint will mark its 25th Annual Convergint Social Responsibility Day (CSRD), closing operations worldwide for a full, paid workday so colleagues can volunteer in the communities where they live and work. Coinciding with Convergint’s 25th anniversary, this year’s effort also includes the expansion of its STEP (Secure, Train, Educate, Protect) Up for Schools initiative through a newly structured grant program to help underserved K-12 schools strengthen safety and security infrastructure.
“Convergint Social Responsibility Day reflects a commitment our colleagues have carried forward for 25 years by showing up for the communities where we live and work,” said Ann Fandozzi, CEO of Convergint. “As we mark this milestone anniversary, we’re continuing to expand the impact of STEP Up for Schools alongside our partners to help provide safer, stronger learning environments for students and educators around the world.”
Strengthening local communities
This year’s Convergint Social Responsibility Day efforts will bring together nearly 11,000 colleagues, families, and more than 45 industry partners across 37 countries, contributing approximately 60,000 volunteer hours worldwide. From supporting children and families in need to advancing school safety and strengthening local communities, these initiatives reflect Convergint’s belief that creating a safer and more secure world starts with investing in the people and communities we serve.
Through the 2026 STEP Up for Schools Grant Program, Convergint and its technology partners awarded 20 grants to underserved K-12 schools across the U.S., supporting a range of school safety and security needs, including access control, video systems, environmental and vape sensors, preventative maintenance services, fire alarm inspections, and security risk assessments.
Stronger communities worldwide
Since launching in 2018, STEP Up for Schools has supported more than 175 schools and communities through donated security upgrades, assessments, volunteer-led projects, and in-kind contributions. While the average STEP Up for Schools project represents approximately $25,000 in donated products and services, Convergint and its partners have also delivered several flagship initiatives valued at more than $250,000.
Since the program’s inception, Convergint estimates STEP Up for Schools has contributed more than $7 million in donated products, services, and expertise to help create safer learning environments and stronger communities worldwide.
Underserved schools worldwide
Since 2002, on the first Friday in June, the company has observed Convergint Social Responsibility Day (CSRD), closing for a full, paid workday so colleagues can serve in their communities through various service projects.
Convergint established its STEP Up for Schools Initiative as part of CSRD to help strengthen school security. Through the program, Convergint provides free safety and security installations, upgrades, and assessments to underserved schools worldwide. These initiatives aim to give back and create impactful change in communities around the world, and Convergint Social Responsibility Day strives to inspire all colleagues to surpass what they believe is possible.
