Catalyst for Change Award in Community Building
Accelerate360
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Catalyst for Change Award in Community Building
Accelerate360
Shore360’s Accelerate360 initiative is redefining how outsourcing partners can uplift underserved communities—by working hand in hand with the AETA village to create lasting educational, wellness, and recreational opportunities that transform everyday life.
Accelerate360 goes beyond one-time charity. Shore360 focuses on fostering continuous relationships: building a community library, upgrading teachers’ offices with air conditioning for comfort and productivity, and supporting the construction of a basketball court to provide local youth with a safe space for teamwork and recreation. Quarterly visits by employee “passion clubs” create meaningful engagement, as staff members read and play sports with AETA children, ensuring every act of support is human-centered and sustainable.
Since launch, Shore360 has donated over 300 books to the AETA community library, where school leaders monitor student use to ensure resources are truly benefiting learners. Each quarterly visit averages 50 children participating in reading sessions and sports activities. Teachers report improved comfort and productivity thanks to the upgraded office, and the completed basketball court has become a daily hub for youth recreation and team-building.
Launched with a genuine focus on people and communities, Accelerate360 was designed to empower the AETA community with the resources needed for both education and long-term well-being. Shore360’s approach centers on building relationships, not just providing donations—ensuring that employees, partners, and community members all play an active role in delivering sustainable impact and hope for a better future.
Accelerate360 addresses education, well-being, and engagement simultaneously—creating a holistic model for sustainable development. Children gain access to books and mentorship, teachers work in improved conditions, and youth have safe spaces for recreation and growth. Continuous feedback loops ensure that Shore360's support evolves with community needs, and employees feel deeply connected to the mission, strengthening both internal culture and external impact.
During one visit, a young girl proudly shared that she wishes the visits didn't happen just once. She looks forward to every visit because it enhances her love for volleyball and improves her sense of belonging. This simple moment reveals how Accelerate360 does more than provide resources—it sparks hope, motivation, and a vision for the future among young minds who now see more possibilities ahead.
In numbers
303
books donated to the school library since project launch
50
children engaged on average per quarterly visit in reading and sports activities
1
basketball court completed and used daily by the community’s youth
100%
of teachers report improved comfort and productivity due to the renovated, air-conditioned office
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