Corporate Citizen

Built on a foundation to make a difference

FOC, founded in New Bedford, MA, USA, in "the city that lit the world", continues the new traditions of lighting the world, through both its global business footprint and community involvement and support.The history of the city that lit the world can be found onOur Homepage.

FOC has always supported the non-profit organizations below privately through donation and volunteerism until launching the FOC Corporate Citizen.Through Corporate Citizen we intend to bring greater awareness and support to the causes we care so deeply about.

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Making a Difference

FOC, a business that is a community within itself, supports the balance of work, passion, life, and making a difference in our world."We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." (Winston Churchill)

Community Involvement

A believer that a business is only as strong as the community that surrounds and supports it, FOC has always invested in this area and organizations.Our reach is wider than only our local neighborhood, but the New Bedford, MA and surrounding areas are the foundation that we support first and build our investments upon.This dedication has brought our workers together in support of common causes.

Mission Support

Becoming a step in the journey of a charity or non-profit organization mission, results in unexpected physical and social benefits.Through volunteering, we have found the opportunity to build our social networks and friendships while contributing to important causes.It has been a pleasure to experience an inner desire to become more involved with our partners in community improvements for many of us following our corporate examples.

Education and Perspectives

Supporting causes helps keep us informed about issues.When donating monetarily or through our time and efforts, we become more educated about the needs in our own community and social injustices around the world.The process of making new connections and discovering new points of view and possible solutions influences our perspectives.These experiences of collaboration outside of the office, create new levels of opportunities and business development within the office.

The New Bedford Chamber is a progressive organization that participates in initiatives that positively impact our business members and the quality of life in the SouthCoast region.

This mission of WHALE is to foster historic preservation and continued use of the city's architectural heritage, so to enhance community and economic vitality in New Bedford, MA.

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is a membership-supported nonprofit organization dedicated to the restoration, protection, and sustainable use and enjoyment of our irreplaceable Bay and its watershed.

The Rotary Club of New Bedford, Massachusetts is comprised of local business and community professionals who care about our area and strive to make a difference.

The OSA Foundation inspires future optics innovators, supports career development for optics students, and recognizes distinguished achievement in the field through awards and honors.

The mission of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is to place the world's finest music at the center of the cultural life of the South Coast community.

New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!is dedicated to engaging a diverse audience in relevant exhibitions, exemplary education and creative experiences as a vital innovative center for the arts.

The mission of the Old Dartmouth Historical Society is to educate and interest all the public in the historic interaction worldwide of humans with whales!in history of Old Dartmouth and adjacent communities!and in regional maritime activity.

New Bedford Preservation Society's mission is to heighten awareness, provide education and guidance and promote sensitive restoration and preservation of New Bedford's fine historic structures and the neighborhoods in which they are located.

Old Colony provides state-of-the-art technical training with an applied academic curriculum for the development of the region's future technicians and skilled labor force.

Buttonwood Park Zoo's mission is to create experiences for exploring and enjoying the natural world and offer families an opportunity to learn the importance animals play in our world.

Ovarian Cancer Research

SEMA provides access to information about Ernestina's history and new information about the ongoing efforts to ensure the future of this National Treasure.

THE MISSION of the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center is to provide New Bedford and the region with performing arts programming of excellence that inspires, educates, engages and entertains.

The mission of GLCPS is to ensure that all students achieve academic excellence, are ready for the rigors of higher education, and master essential skills.

Child and Family Services strengthens families and the communities in which they live.The mission is to heal and strengthen the lives of children and families.

Preserving the traditions of New Bedford's maritime past while encouraging an appreciation for the area's modern-day maritime beauty.

Our mission is to teach positive life values to youth through boating

Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford/Wareham serves to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

New Bedford Ballet has a mission of performing ballets, providing classical ballet training, ensuring access to ballet instruction through scholarships.

The AHA!mission is to be a cooperative venture dedicated to invigorating the downtown New Bedford cultural scene.

The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts

The Schwartz Center for Children offers a variety of programs to enrich the lives of children with all types of medical needs who live in Southeastern Massachusetts.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and the community by building an equal opportunity program of fellowship, service to others, and unity of action within a framework of fraternalism.

The YWCA Southeastern Massachusetts strives to eliminate racism and empower women, providing programs and services based on a vision of peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all people.

Acting as a channel for community outreach in promoting ecumenical cooperation, social, economic and racial justice, service to those in need and addressing public issues

The mission of the Lloyd Center is to instill a life-long respect and affection for nature in citizens of all ages through research and education.

Our mission is to promote Rhodes 19 racing by encouraging and supporting local fleet development nationally, and by working to maintain the one-design integrity of the boat.

We are a national and local network that provides information and support alongside fighting for improved services.

The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis.MS stops people from moving.We exist to make sure it doesn't.

Our Sisters' School mission is to educate and inspire middle school girls from the Greater New Bedford area to reach their full potential in a safe, supportive and challenging environment.

NBEF is a non-profit organization that supports educational opportunities for New Bedford public schools' students beyond what is funded through the school budget.

WIB provides the leadership necessary to build the regional workforce development system

PAACA is dedicated to providing quality substance abuse prevention and treatment services.

Our mission is to advance the educational attainment and economic security of women and girls in Southeastern Massachusetts

Non-profit organization working to celebrate the beauty and history of glass in this thriving New England seaport.

K-8 Expeditionary Learning public charter school committed to setting students on a college trajectory and challenging them to be service-minded leaders.

The DGAL's mission is to promote women's sports in the Town of Dartmouth by developing good players, promoting fun and team spirit, and advocating and teaching good sportsmanship to all.

Massachusetts Audubon Society's mission is to protect the nature of Massachusetts for people and for wildlife.

The Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick sponsors more than a dozen scholarships annually based on academic merit and need, to deserving local students, regardless of their heritage.

JDRF is the leading global organization funding promising type 1 diabetes (T1D) research with a mission to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.

LOTG is a community outreach program that creates sporting events for individuals with developmental disabilities.

DifferenceMaker program provides students with resources to secure funding, mentors, workspace, to get their innovation off the ground in a positive and entrepreneurial environment.

CARE South Coast is a 501C3 animal rescue and shelter servicing the Southcoast Region of Massachusetts.An all-volunteer, no-kill group provides sheltering and adoption programs, basic medical support and assists families and individuals experiencing financial hardship with spay/neuter services.

Sophia's Fund is a 501(C)3 Non-Profit Organization "Fighting childhood cancer on all fronts".Sophia's Fund is dedicated to helping families in their crusade against cancer!assisting with life changes!raising awareness to gain greater support in the local and national communities!and striving to allow families to focus their energy on the battle.

Hiking fundraiser: 20 mountains, 5 states for 1 mission: a Cure for Childhood Cancer.FOC's own Systems Architect, Kelly Michael Skelton, will attempt to climb the 20 mountains himself (each over 4,000 feet) every weekend over the summer of 2019.#20mtns5states1mission and #MoreThan4 are the hashtags to follow this event.

Dartmouth Youth Activities Association (DYAA) provides a quality, affordable sports program with a mission to provide recreational opportunities to the youth of our Community.

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Corporate Citizen News

Browse the headlines of the amazing work and organizations that dedicate themselves to making a difference.

Lighting the World Through Art and Impact

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Latest Corporate Citizen Project: Falmouth Road Race

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Latest Corporate Citizen Project: FOC Road to the Boston Marathon

New Bedford Deploys Innovative Marina Trash Skimmer to Address Marine Debris in Coastal Waters

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces FOC 20–5-1 Campaign to Support Children's Cancer Research

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces FOC 10-4 Campaign to Support #5MillionSteps

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Fiber Month at New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!Sponsorship March 2017

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Sponsorship of Grumpy's Cranberry Harvest 5K Trail Run/Walk

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Sponsorship of Love of the Game in Partnership with UMass Differencemaker Program

Fiber Optic Center, Inc.Announces Continued Support of the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society

Fiber Optic Center Announces Neal Weiss Honored by NBAM/ArtWorks!Patron of the Arts

Fiber Optic Center Random Acts of Kindness: DeMello/Cushman School PTO Support

Investing in the FOC team

Every member of a team has personal motivations.As people, we naturally want to be connected and to contribute.This innate desire creates communities and effort.FOC is a special place with many members of the team donating their personal time and funds to organizations where they have passion, challenges and ties.FOC has been led by management that believes investing in charities makes an investment towards a better future for your employees and your business.We have become a culture about people having relationships with people and sharing their stories about why their causes are important.With a team that has grown into a reflection of its leadership, FOC has made charitable giving contagious.Our office has become a home for knowing we, both as a whole and individually, contribute to important causes.It is said that giving improves psychological, spiritual and emotional well-being.Simply put, giving is good.At FOC, we are proud to be continuing a tradition of lighting the world in our own unique way.