Tysons Corner Center is proud to be a community partner. We strive to meet community challenges through a combination of employee volunteerism, financial support, in-kind donations and partnerships with non-profit organizations which have missions consistent with our vision and values.
Community Partnerships
Ronald McDonald House CharitiesMany families have to travel far from home to get treatment for their seriously ill or injured children. The Ronald McDonald House keeps families together by offering them a comfortable, temporary residence in close proximity to the medical facility. Each House provides a warm, supportive alternative to costly hotels and uncomfortable hospital waiting rooms. Families enjoy home-cooked mealsand can sleep in private bedrooms at the Houses. The RMHC provides a great volunteering opportunity for Tysons Corner Center to contributeto the community through our corporate Macerich Volunteer Program. Employees donate their time and energy by preparing home-cooked meals for family and by assisting with light grounds keeping and housework. For more information, please visit:
www.rmhc.greaterdc.org
Fairfax County Parks & Recreation (Nottoway Park/Nottoway Nights)Tysons Corner Center volunteers on a regular occasion in assisting with the Fairfax County Summer Concert Series held at Nottoway Park. From using our expertise assisting with traffic control and parking, to passing out fans and brochures, Tysons Corner Center volunteers are happy to assist with whatever is asked of us.Periodically, volunteers will assist with moderate to heavy landscape in helping to rid the park of foreign and invading plants and weeds. For more information on the performance series, please visit:
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances.
Tysons TrekkersTysons Corner Center invites you to join the Tysons Trekkers Mall Walking Club, a free walking program at Tysons Corner Center. The mall provides a comfortable and convenient environment to help you walk your way to fitness and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Participants are encouraged to walk at their own pace and keep a daily log of their mileage. Program hours are Monday through Saturday, 6am - 10am and Sundays, 6am - 11am. Tysons Trekkers receive a free T-shirt and special discounts from many of the mall's stores and restaurants. Additionally,a registered nurse from INOVA Loudoun Hospital provides free blood pressure screening the first Tuesday of every month from 8:00 am - 10:00 am in Macy's Court. To obtain a registration form or for more information, call Guest Services at (703) 847-7300. Please consult your physician before participating.
Fairfax County Public Schools Classroom on the MallThis specialized program enables Fairfax County Public School students in grades 11-12 to learn business organization, as well as operation skills and techniques in a realistic business setting. Classes are held at Tysons Corner Center and several other area malls. Traditional classroom instruction in marketing,merchandising, and management is enhanced by the opportunity for students to meet and work with professionals in the retail industry.Students attend their base schools for regular classes and then travel to Tysons for both classroom instruction and related on-the-job training.
Contribution Requests Each year, Tysons Corner Center will contribute a preset amount of funds in the form of Gift Cards, merchandise and use of property to a diverse group of organizations. Hundreds of requests are anticipated each year. Donation recipients may include civil organizations' education programs; food banks; foundations; hospitals and health care organizations; youth programs; performing arts and museums and many more. Each request is reviewed carefully, however, not all requests can be granted.