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Putting the Fun Back in Fundraising

The Pineapple Classic 5k was inspired by the impact cancer had on one family and a desire to raise funds and awareness in a unique, exciting way. In 2005, Adobe’s eCommerce director Eric C. learned his wife and two-year-old son had cancer. The next four years consisted of testing and treatments while the family did what was necessary to get healthy again. Instead of crumbling in the face of adversity, Eric’s family banded together to gain control of their lives and raise thousands of dollars for the Leukemia and Lymphoma … Read more >

Eric's son, Brody, at a Pineapple Classic 5k fundraiser
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Adobe welcomes Michelle Yates, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, just in time for Community Action Month!

We are delighted to welcome Michelle Crozier Yates to Adobe as our new Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Executive Director of the Adobe Foundation. Michelle spent the last ten years at Warner Bros. Entertainment in Southern California where she was Director, and subsequently Vice President, of Corporate Responsibility. During that time, Michelle developed, implemented and oversaw the company’s corporate responsibility program at what is the world’s largest film and television studio. Michelle has a BA in International Relations from Tufts University, and an MBA in International Business & Corporate … Read more >

Adobe welcomes Michelle Yates, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility
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Photoshop beyond the obvious

A few years ago, John P., Senior Solutions Architect, was invited to attend the Internet Crimes Against Children Conference and share his knowledge as a Photoshop Engineer. The experience changed his life! Now, he is helping law enforcement agencies around the world use Photoshop to combat the exploitation of children. Watch this inspiring video as John shares how his role has transitioned from an Engineer into helping to find missing children by using Adobe software.   Get the latest updates of Photoshop on the Phoshop.com Blog.  Interested in innovating at … Read more >

John P., Senior Solutions Architect
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Giving youth a voice

Adobe Youth Voices (AYV) was launched in June 2006 to empower youths in underserved communities to communicate their ideas, exhibit their potential, and take action in their communities using cutting-edge multimedia tools. Today, AYV has touched more than 150,000 youth and 8,200 educators in schools and out-of-school programs in 50 countries. Each year, Adobe employees look forward to volunteering for AYV events across the globe. Earlier this month, 22 educators from Uganda, India, Nepal, Thailand, Romania, Russia, East Timor, Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Indonesia were hosted in Adobe’s Noida office in … Read more >

AYV participants
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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Love and appreciation are in the air!  In many parts of the world on February 14, symbols of love are found almost everywhere you turn. Our employees took the opportunity to express their appreciation by sharing why they LOVE working at Adobe. They told us what motivates and drives them to come to work every day. Here’s what they had to say… A vibrant young office with hammocks, scooters and loads of sunshine. The relaxed atmosphere makes it a fantastic place to work.               … Read more >

I love my co-workers.
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Adobe Celebrates White Cane Safety Day in China

Adobe has been committed to supporting physically disabled people in Beijing through social activities. Since 2007, Adobe has sponsored “China vocational skill contest for disabled people” and provides volunteer service during the contest. October 15 was the “White Cane Safety Day”, a date to celebrate achievements of blind and visually challenged people. It’s a day to encourage their independence and for society to show their support. On this special occasion, 25 volunteers from the Adobe China team along with volunteers from other companies took part in sports competition. The competition was … Read more >

CSR
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CS4SF Visits Adobe!

On Friday, November 11, we were privileged to host a group of eager middle school girls from the Computer Science for San Francisco (CS4SF) program, their families, teacher assistants, and Computer Science professor EJ Jung from the University of San Francisco. CS4SF is designed to introduce young women, specifically middle school students, to the opportunities available to them in the field of computer science. This program offers hands-on activities for students to learn programming, computer architecture, and networking.  A field trip to a high tech company in the Bay area is … Read more >

"Cheese" and "Thank you"
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Adobe Volunteers Build a Playground

More than 125 Adobe volunteers gave 600 children a new, safe space to play in Menlo Park, California. Adobe volunteers were joined by their counterparts from SAP and other community volunteers to form a force of over 350 volunteers who built a safe place to play, designed by the children who will play there. “It was so much fun to work side by side with Adobe volunteers, members of the community and SAP. And it’s nice to know that the children are playing on the transformed Willow Oaks playground today and … Read more >

Community giving is a way of life at Adobe.
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