Corporate Giving Partnerships

PARTNERSHIPS

Norfolk Southern’s partnerships play a pivotal role in advancing our mission of promoting safe and sustainable operations, developing the local workforce, and building strong, thriving communities. Through sizable, focused grants, we aim to generate substantial, quantifiable, and enduring change in our focus areas within crucial communities. Our partnerships are often multi-year commitments and are granted through invitation only.

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NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Operating in 22 states, it's imperative for us to forge strong partnerships at a national level. These partnerships allow us to extend our reach and make a meaningful difference in the communities throughout our network. Here are a few examples of our National Partnerships:

American Red Cross

Norfolk Southern is proud to be a Disaster Responder partner with the American Red Cross. Through this partnership, Norfolk Southern helps provide access to essential disaster preparedness resources, supporting the Red Cross in preparing for, responding to and helping people recover from disasters big and small. As part of our partnership, Norfolk Southern hosts annual blood drives to support the lifesaving work of the Red Cross and offers Red Cross-certified CPR training to employees, further emphasizing our company’s dedication to health and safety.

American Red Cross

Trust for Public Land

In 2022 and 2023, Norfolk Southern invested a total of $450,000 in grant funding to Trust for Public Land (TPL), supporting urban and suburban trails, rural revitalization, and protection of the national trail system. Through this contribution, TPL started a first-of-its-kind trail activation fund, the Norfolk Southern Trail Activation Fund, which has supported six TPL projects across Norfolk Southern's 22-state network. Norfolk Southern grant funds were used to help early stage development of trail projects designed to make communities healthier and more vibrant places to live, work and visit. Examples include community engagement, trail feasibility studies, and bike loan programs for youth. Norfolk Southern is committed to supporting TPL over the long-term. In 2024, Norfolk Southern is investing an additional $250,000 into the trail activation fund.

Trust for Public Land

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Recognizing the critical importance of preventing suicides on railroad tracks, Norfolk Southern began partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in 2022. Norfolk Southern's partnership supports the AFSP’s efforts in community outreach, education, and awareness campaigns related to mental health and suicide prevention. AFSP provides essential resources and training materials, equipping Norfolk Southern with the skills to recognize signs of distress, offer support, and connect individuals to appropriate resources. AFSP also offers guidance on post-incident support, enhancing Norfolk Southern's ability to handle situations with compassion and care.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

ATLANTA PARTNERSHIPS

We are proud to call the city of Atlanta our home. By partnering with local organizations, we aim to both strengthen our ties to the community that supports our business and contribute to its ongoing growth and prosperity. Here are a few examples of our Atlanta Partnerships:

Junior Achievement

In 2023, Norfolk Southern opened an interactive storefront in JA BizTown inside the Junior Achievement (JA) Chick-fil-A Discovery Center in Atlanta. The storefront provides middle school students the opportunity to learn about the railroads' essential role in delivering goods that power the nation’s economy. At JA BizTown students operate simulated storefronts across various industries to help gain real-world context for what they learn in the classroom. Students involved in the Norfolk Southern storefront also learn about the company and its role in delivering the goods that power the American and global economy. The storefront features a miniature version of Norfolk Southern's Network Operations Center to help students understand the role technology has in the rail industry. Norfolk Southern’s funding provides ongoing program support providing students with real-world context across various industries.

Junior Acheivement

Atlanta Fire Rescue

Norfolk Southern proudly partners with the Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation (AFRF) and the City of Atlanta’s firefighters and first responders. In 2023, Norfolk Southern contributed $650,000 to the organization. Norfolk Southern was the first corporate sponsor to contribute to the AFRF’s Fleet Forward campaign, pledging $500,000 towards purchasing Atlanta's first electric fire engine and EV quick response vehicles set to deliver emergency medical services to city residents. Norfolk Southern's commitment extends beyond financial assistance with employees volunteering time and resources to support AFRF. This collaboration underscores Norfolk Southern's commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of those who serve and protect our community.

Atlanta Fire Rescue

Georgia Tech

In 2022, Norfolk Southern committed $750,000 to Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) to create a new program for entrepreneurs working on sustainability-focused technology. The funding supports one-on-one coaching, tailored curriculum, and other resources specific to the entrepreneurs' needs as they go from ideation to implementation. This three-year partnership is uniquely focused on the ATDC’s Sustainability Vertical, with the mission of accelerating the growth of startups focused on sustainable technology. By leveraging staff and resources at ATDC with Norfolk Southern's technology and experts, the partnership aims to build a pipeline of innovators across Georgia who are bringing innovative technologies to the marketplace.

Georgia Tech

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Norfolk Southern’s partnership with the Atlanta Community Food Bank reflects our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we work and live. In 2023, Norfolk Southern contributed more than $350,000 through a combination of direct investments, capital campaign funding, and employee contribution matches to support the Food Bank’s increased need for food assistance for Georgians. Additionally, Norfolk Southern employees have contributed over 200 volunteer hours since June 2023 to provide hands-on support to the Atlanta Community Food Bank's operations.

Atlanta Community Food Bank

Please note that the examples provided above are subject to change and may not encompass all partnerships.