Community Impact 2025: A Global Year of Giving Back

At Rackspace, Community Impact isn’t just a program – it’s who we are. It reflects our core value of compassion and our belief that when Rackers give back, we strengthen the communities where we live and work while deepening our connection to one another and to our mission.

“Every hour and every dollar Rackers give is a testament to our shared belief that we can make a difference together. Our collective generosity not only changes lives in our communities but also strengthens the bonds that make Rackspace truly special,” said Michelle Peterson, President of the Rackspace Foundation.

Throughout 2025, Rackers around the world turned compassion into action. From volunteering time to supporting critical causes, Rackers showed what’s possible when we lead with the heart. Here are a few highlights:

Rack Gives Back Volunteer Time Off

Rack Gives Back is our flagship volunteer program, providing Rackers 40 hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) each year to support the causes they care about most.

Over the course of the year, Rackers dedicated 17,341 hours – equal to 2,167 days – supporting local nonprofits, global service events and meaningful community initiatives. From food banks and school partnerships to disaster relief and mentorship programs, Rackers used their VTO to give back in ways that were meaningful to them and impactful for their communities.

Rackspace Foundation

In 2025, the Rackspace Foundation expanded its impact globally, extending support to education‑focused organizations outside of the United States and deepening its commitment to strengthening communities wherever Rackers live and work.

Contributions to The Rackspace Foundation totaled $223K for the year. The funds support building stronger communities through education, with a special focus on science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By investing in local schools and education-focused organizations, the Foundation helps create opportunities for future innovators while reinforcing Rackspace’s commitment to learning, access, and long-term community impact.

Racker2Racker

This year marked the launch of Racker2Racker, further expanding our Community Impact efforts by creating a new way for Rackers to support one another during times of unexpected financial hardship. Funded by Rackers, for Rackers, Racker2Racker is a peer-to-peer assistance program designed to ensure no one has to navigate difficult moments alone. In its first year, 275 donors raised $16,342, demonstrating the strength of our culture and the care Rackers have for one another. By adding Racker2Racker to our portfolio of Community Impact programs, we extended our impact inward as well as outward — reinforcing that compassion at Rackspace starts with taking care of our own.

Making a Difference Where It Matters Most

Throughout the year, Rackers united around impactful events that supported communities across the globe.

• Marc Nourani Memorial Food Drive: Rackers served 400 families (1,400 individuals total) distributing 39,870 pounds of food and included a $12,500 company donation.
• Tech or Treat: Rackers raised $30K to support STEM education for the next generation of technologists.
• Kerr County Flood Relief: Rackers provided $35,800 in aid to families impacted by severe flooding.
• SOS Children’s Villages: Rackers in India hosted Independence Day celebrations.
• Child Rights and You: Rackers in India mentored teens in Pune on digital safety and future aspirations.
• Foundation for Excellence: Rackers in India supported students seeking higher education in STEM.
• Cancer Patients Aid Association: Rackers in India supported cancer patients who do not have access to traditional cancer treatments due to funding constraints.
• The Poppy Appeal: Rackers in the UK raised funds which support the Royal British Legion’s vital work supporting serving personnel, veterans and their families.
• Munich Food Bank: Rackers in Germany supported an effort that collected more than 396,800 pounds of food and helped distribute it across 30 distribution points, reaching 22,000 people in need.
• Hacker School: Rackers in Germany helped promote digital literacy for children, supporting efforts to reduce inequality by mentoring students, teaching basic programming skills, and introducing them to career paths in IT.

Looking Ahead

2025 was a year of impact and inspiration. With the continued evolution of our Community Impact programs – including the globalization of the Rackspace Foundation and the addition of Racker2Rackers – we’re building momentum for even greater contributions in 2026.

Giving back is how we put our values into action every day. Thank you for showing the world what Rackers can do when we come together.

Learn more about Rackspace’s culture here.