Success through Education

Education is key to our children's future. It is also the best investment that a company can make to develop tomorrow's competitive workforce. To promote excellence in our children, GATX supports a variety of educational programs for economically disadvantaged children and youth in our local communities. GATX will consider funding programs that:

address the intellectual and emotional development of young children
seek to prepare students academically and socially for successful high school and college careers
provide academic support to youth in higher education
offer comprehensive arts education to our schools, especially those that integrate the arts into the school curriculum
provide adult literacy education, because the underlying success of a child's academic development is parental involvement

Caring for our Environment

GATX is an integral part of the communities in which its employees live and work. As a leader in our industries, we are committed to being an environmentally responsible citizen. GATX will consider funding programs that address:

air and water pollution
water or land conservation
beautification
preservation and open space

Strengthening Families

Families and communities have undergone great change in recent years. Unfortunately, more and more families are finding themselves vulnerable to social and economic trends that erode family supports. To help families achieve self-sufficiency and provide their children with a safe and nurturing environment, GATX supports programs that contribute to the preservation or restoration of strong, healthy families. GATX will consider funding programs that:

provide adults with skills training and placement services, as economic hardship has a significant impact on the lives of children
seek to prevent violence in the home or in the community, as children need a safe and nurturing environment in order to thrive
enable families to access quality health care services, especially preventive services
enhance family communications and improve
parenting capabilities
work to remedy the lack of affordable housing, which weakens families and impairs some families' ability to care for children