THE VALUE OF OUR VOLUNTEERISM

Our Company is strongly committed to supporting causes that matter to our employees. The Macerich Volunteer Program (MVP) amplifies our support by actively encouraging employees to get involved in local nonprofit organizations that are meaningful to them.

Macerich employees receive a bank of 24 paid hours per year to volunteer in the community. Volunteering is an important part of our Company culture because it provides enriching opportunities for our employees to support and give back to our communities. Our employees often volunteer as a group, which serves the dual benefit of contributing to our communities and strengthening relationships across our Company.

In addition to volunteerism, employees can make donations to support nonprofit organizations through payroll deduction. They may request a matching contribution through Macerich’s donor-advised fund, compounding the impact of donations in the communities. In 2022, 164 employees took the opportunity to make $326,000 in donations to 170 unique charities.

PEOPLE PERSPECTIVE: MVP PROGRAM

"I believe it’s incredibly important to work for a Company that supports and encourages philanthropic work amongst its employees, and having the MVP program is a great benefit. I feel supported to tap into my passions outside of work and also to share them with my colleagues."

Jerome Caldwell Executive Support Analyst | Santa Monica Office 2022 National Big Brother of the Year, Big Brothers Big Sisters

Education

Fostering An Equitable Future

Recognizing the disparity of supplies and technology in underserved communities that continues to affect learning for children, Macerich shopping centers and regional offices collected enough supplies and backpacks to equip 20,000 kids with the fundamentals needed for learning. Again in 2022, Macerich donated 130+ laptops to schools and community organizations to connect low-income students with better learning opportunities based on community needs. Since we began this initiative in 2020, we have distributed more than 750 computers.

Big Brothers Big Sisters New Office Space

Macerich is passionate about organizations that support families, such as Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our employees volunteer and our properties support local branches with donations and activations at events. At Lakewood Center, we provided a 1,500-square-foot office space (valued at $70,000 annually) to support the organization’s goal of having roots in the local community while adding needed office space for their growing staff.