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Penlink Reflects on a Year of Community Partnership and Charitable Giving Across the Americas
Date Posted: December 9th, 2025
LINCOLN, NEB. | December 2025
Penlink is proud to highlight a year marked by meaningful community partnerships, charitable giving, and employee-driven volunteer initiatives across the Americas. These efforts underscore the company’s broader mission of supporting those who work every day to keep communities safe.
A cornerstone of Penlink’s annual community outreach is its long-standing participation in the Santa Cop program. Each holiday season, Penlink employees collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to provide gifts and essential items to families facing hardship. The program not only brings comfort to families during the holidays, but also reflects Penlink’s deep respect for the agencies that protect and serve. Supporting Santa Cop has become a valued tradition for Penlink teams, reinforcing the company’s connection to the public safety community and its commitment to uplifting those on the front lines.
This year also marked a multi-location Volunteer Day across the Americas, with employees partnering with regional nonprofits, community groups, and service organizations. Teams contributed time and talent to support a wide range of local needs, from food security to shelter support to youth programs. The coordinated initiative encouraged hands-on engagement and strengthened relationships with organizations that share Penlink’s values of service and community care. It also highlighted the company’s ongoing commitment to empowering employees to give back in meaningful ways.
“Volunteerism continues to be an important part of our culture,” said Melissa Price, Vice President of HR Americas. “Santa Cop and our regional Volunteer Day are powerful examples of how our teams show up with intention, compassion, and a shared dedication to the communities where we live and work. These efforts reflect the values that guide us throughout the year and our commitment to supporting those who serve and safeguard others.”
Looking ahead, Penlink will continue to invest in purposeful charitable initiatives and community partnerships that create lasting impact. The company remains committed to supporting organizations, especially within the public safety community, that help protect, support, and strengthen the communities they serve.
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