At IRI, we believe in the power of giving back to our community and the communities that host our conferences and events. Our charity initiatives and community engagement programs are central to our mission of making a positive impact. We promote best practices and programs led by our members to foster inclusivity, equity and belonging to encourage widespread education and adoption of these initiatives throughout the financial service industry.
Here's how:
Together for Stronger, Healthier Communities
At the 2026 IRI Annual Conference, attendees came together at the Giveback Station to support United Way Suncoast’s mission of strengthening local communities. Volunteers donated essential hygiene items that help promote the health, dignity, and well-being of at-risk neighbors throughout the Suncoast region. Through their generosity, conference participants made a meaningful impact on individuals and families facing everyday challenges.
United Way Suncoast
Spreading Joy Through Creativity
At the 2025 IRI Annual Conference in Tampa, attendees came together at the Giveback Station to make a meaningful impact. Volunteers packaged art activity kits for the children’s wing of Tampa Bay General Hospital, spreading creativity and care to young patients in need.
Tampa Bay General Hospital
IRI Staff Supports the Local Homeless Community
During our 2024 staff retreat, we partnered with Miriam’s Kitchen, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in Washington, D.C. Miriam’s Kitchen distributes meals to guests and connects them with health and housing resources. IRI staff assembled essential care packages, bonded as a team, and gave back to deserving communities.
Miriam's Kitchen
Charity Rock Band
IRI created the perfect way to make a meaningful impact during our time in Music City. Attendees at the 2024 IRI Annual Conference had a rockin’ and rollin’ good time assembling and gifting guitars to the Boys and Girls Club of Nashville.
Boys and Girls Club of Nashville
Say Thanks to Our Deployed Troops
During the 2023 IRI Annual Conference, industry peers worked together and assembled military care packages to be distributed to deployed U.S. troops. Attendees were able to include personal notes of gratitude in the care packages.
Troopster