Outsourcing Impact Award on Community Building (Silver)
Integrated OS with Upskills Foundation
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Outsourcing Impact Award on Community Building (Silver)
Integrated OS with Upskills Foundation
Integrated OS, in partnership with Upskills Foundation, is redefining the potential of outsourcing to drive systemic change—by embedding social impact deep within the heart of everyday business operations and making a tangible difference in the lives of Manila’s urban poor.
This joint initiative directly addresses homelessness and generational poverty in Tondo by providing permanent housing solutions, education access, job pathways, and holistic community support. Rather than viewing social responsibility as an obligation, Integrated OS and Upskills Foundation work alongside families to break cycles of disadvantage, ensuring empowerment is lasting, practical, and rooted in dignity.
Over 100 families have been permanently rehoused, and more than 100 individuals have gained new access to education, health services, and stable work opportunities. Emergency fire relief, rapid supply drives, and ongoing technology donations ensure children stay in school and families remain safe and connected. The continuous employee-driven support model—from fundraising to hands-on volunteerism—amplifies both reach and resilience every year.
What began as a business-charity partnership evolved into an embedded, long-term alliance: Integrated OS commits a portion of business earnings to strategically fund Upskills Foundation’s efforts, while employees mobilize for crisis response and ongoing educational support. By continually measuring needs and adapting programs, they stay responsive and people-first—no matter how needs evolve or crises emerge.
The partnership has become a blueprint for rapid aid and sustainable uplift: when fires destroy homes, the immediate arrival of essentials and clothing restores hope. Year-round, children stay in school thanks to technology and uniform drives, while adults transition from informal work to formal employment, with many families experiencing, for the first time, reliable income and greater stability.
When a fire swept through Tondo, Integrated OS’s team sprang into action—organizing a supply drive that delivered clothing, hygiene kits, and comfort to dozens of families within hours. For many, this was the first help they received, easing trauma and proving that practical, swift support leads to real recovery and renewed confidence.
In numbers
100+
individuals have accessed education, healthcare, or job-readiness support
Dozens
of families have been permanently rehoused from the streets and slum communities of Tondo
100+
families have received direct support, from emergency housing to education and livelihood access
Now in its third year, the OIR Awards recognize outsourcing companies that have made positive impacts in areas such as community building, education, diversity, and health.
Accompanying the OIR Awards is the comprehensive OIR Report that analyzes each outsourcing company’s impact initiatives and highlights how their projects are transforming lives and industries.
This two-pronged campaign comprises an OIR Awards event, which honors outstanding impact initiatives by outsourcing companies, and an OIR Report, encapsulating the compelling case stories behind these initiatives.
By documenting and acknowledging the far-reaching impacts and corporate social responsibility efforts of outsourcing companies, we aim to foster a broader, more nuanced understanding of the outsourcing landscape and its potential to drive positive change.