Creating a
community
of O.N.E.
At Auro hotels we have the privilege & Responsibility to
Create the kind of community where we want to live.
A place where people know their neighbors and help meet the needs of those around them. Where education is encouraged and everyone has access to the same opportunities. A Community of O.N.E.
Outreach
We go out and get involved with our communities, using our time, talents, and resources to give back to our neighbors.
Nurture
We create long-term, supportive relationships with our community partners, working together to nurture our mutual home.
Encourage
We provide opportunities for community service for our team members and promote personal and professional growth—within and without our organization.
Our Giving Principle
1-1-1
Our guiding principle of giving is 1-1-1. Annually, we strive to donate 1% of our profit, 1% of our product, and 1% of our personnel to fulfill our mission.
A Culture of
Giving back
Our company encourages a culture of giving back. Our team members are caring volunteers who are looking for ways to support their communities—whether that means spending time with kids after school, helping serve food at a local food kitchen, or giving money towards a water purification plant in India. We strive to set an example within the industry, treating every partnership as an opportunity to benefit the places we call home.
Our Focus Areas of Giving
01
Educational Opportunities for the Underserved
Education improves lives and strengthens families. We fund initiatives that give underserved students better educational opportunities and a greater support network as they pursue higher education. Organizations we’ve supported include Greenville Heros, which provides scholarships to the children of first responders.
02
Poverty Relief
From building new homes to serving meals, we demonstrate care and concern in meaningful ways to those in our communities who need a helping hand. As a company, we’ve supported Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, the Lowcountry Food Bank, and many other nonprofit organizations fighting poverty every day.
03
Community Enrichment
When special opportunities arise to support community initiatives outside the scope of Education and Poverty Relief, we consider each situation on a case-by-case basis.
04
Clean the World Partnership & Program
Discarded soap and bottled amenities left behind by guests at Auro Hotel properties now have a second life thanks to a recycling program from Clean the World that helps fight the spread of preventable diseases.
AURO UNIVERSITY
Creating a path to success in India
The Rama family founded Auro University because they are passionate about education. Located in southern India, Auro University is a first-of-its-kind advanced educational institution that provides opportunities for underserved students. Through this unique university, students are able to lift themselves out of poverty, better their lives and discover their true calling.