Giving Back
Arc Aspicio employees live the mission of fortifying our nation - and that doesn't stop at work. We invest our time, money, and energy into our communities.
Building Stronger Communities
Stronger communities create a strong nation and a more secure world. Our Community Involvement initiative is a focal point for our collective efforts and represents only a fraction of the good that our people do on a day-to-day basis. At their core, good consultants are first and foremost good citizens. As part of our philanthropic efforts, our employees selected The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) as our top non-profit organization. Learn more about our work with SDF.
Giving back is a core tenet of how Arc Aspicio provides Government solutions. By maintaining year-round community partnerships and dedicated leadership for engagement efforts, we create a bridge between the consulting world and the citizens our Federal clients serve every day.
Community Involvement is not just something we talk about doing, we are actively creating opportunities for our team to build connections, our company culture, and involvement in our local community.
Arc Aspicio raised enough money to sponsor its newest search dog, Archie, the eleventh in its history of supporting the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF).
At Arc Aspicio, our employees are always looking for opportunities to serve the Metropolitan DC area and receive annual volunteer hours to give back to our community. We organize events throughout the year to encourage employees to use those hours with organizations such as the National Search Dog Foundation (SDF), Courtney’s House, and the Rock Creek Conservancy.
Throughout the years, Arc Aspicio has prioritized community engagement, making it an integral part of our company culture. Our company provides employees with annual volunteer hours and encourages them to give back to our community and its members. Engaged employees are more productive, and by allowing employees to grow through volunteerism, you allow for growth in productivity.
Washington, DC, April 14, 2020 – Earlier this year, Arc Aspicio reached a major milestone in their support of National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) with $100,000 raised over the nine-year partnership. In addition, with this achievement, the company officially has sponsored a total of nine search dog and handler teams. The partnership includes fundraising and awareness assistance and periodic pro bono support.
Arc Aspicio’s culture prioritizes serving the Metro DC community, and we are involved in more pro bono consulting projects than ever before. Through volunteering, our teams advance the mission areas we support, including homeland security, emergency management, and law enforcement.
The science of search and rescue has changed rapidly in the aftermath of 9/11. Heat-detection drones and high-tech rovers now deploy with regularity on disaster sites across the world. Yet, when it comes to saving lives, no piece of technology can compare to a dog’s nose.
Arc Aspicio sponsored their eighth search dog, Lexi, this month through the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF). SDF is a non-profit organization that trains rescue dogs and pairs them with first responders. Arc Aspicio has been sponsoring search dogs since 2011, when they first partnered with SDF.
Arlington, VA, March 27, 2018 — Introducing Skylar! Arc Aspicio sponsored their eighth search dog with funds raised during their annual event for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) held this past December.
Arlington, VA, January 11, 2018 — In December 2017, Arc Aspicio sponsored their seventh search dog team and raised enough money to sponsor an eighth team with the funds from their annual event for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF).
Washington, DC, March 13, 2017 — The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) announced the two teams that join the Arc Aspicio family. The addition of the New York and Utah teams bring Arc Aspicio’s total number of dog and handler teams to six.
Washington, D.C. December 12, 2016 — Arc Aspicio sponsored the company’s sixth search dog team for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation in September 2016. The Search Dog Foundation (SDF) is a nationwide, non-profit organization that partners rescue dogs with first responders, and trains them to respond to terrorist attacks and national disasters. Sponsoring an SDF search dog team provides the funds for SDF to rescue, train, care for, and eventually pair a dog with a first responder.
Community involvement is a large part of Arc Aspicio and our culture. As a company, we organize several community service events each year to give back to our community. Community service events are much like the work we perform as consultants. They provide us the opportunity to solve problems and provide guidance and assistance, just in a different way.
Arc Aspicio announced its sponsorship of its fourth and fifth search dog team for the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) in 2015. The SDF is a non-profit organization that partners rescue dogs with firefighters and other first responders that respond to disasters, terrorist attacks, and other mission-critical events.
A multimedia exhibit at the National Building Museum features organizations and individuals that are providing innovative solutions to Mother Nature’s most devastating natural disasters. The exhibit, ‘Designing for Disaster’ features images, videos, models, and presentations of new research and work in the fields of risk assessment and natural hazard mitigation.
Community involvement has always been a part of our culture.
As our company grows, so does our presence in the community.
Giving back to the community has been a core part of Arc Aspicio’s mission for the past 15 years, embedded in our strategy and led by our dedicated Community Involvement Lead. Arc Aspicio launched its first community partnership in 2009 with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation and sponsored its first search dog team in 2011. That partnership remains a cornerstone of our effort to give back, with Arc Aspicio sponsoring its eleventh search dog team, Raya and Austin, in July 2025. This milestone represents more than a donation; it reflects a company culture that views service not as a checkbox, but as a professional responsibility.
The Search Dog Foundation is just one example of how we demonstrate our commitment to giving back. Arc Aspicio maintains year-round community partnerships and dedicated leadership for engagement efforts, creating a bridge between the consulting world and the members of the public our Federal clients serve every day.
Employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time annually, which they can use to support company-organized initiatives or causes important to them. Our Community Involvement Strategy establishes coordination procedures for group events and supporting pro bono work in mission areas such as homeland security, combating human trafficking, and strengthening emergency management.
In 2025, we supported nine organizations, including Women Giving Back, the Humane Rescue Alliance, and hosted several employee engagement events, such as wreath-laying at the Arlington National Cemetery. Our partnership with the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation also continues to grow, with six events held throughout 2025 and our team raising more than $3,000 in support of the organization. At Arc Aspicio, serving the country starts in our local communities. Community involvement strengthens relationships and sharpens problem-solving skills, enabling us to better collaborate with clients and deliver solutions for complex mission challenges.
Washington, DC, February 14, 2017 — Arc Aspicio started a pro bono project for Courtney’s House, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping the victims and survivors of human trafficking. Arc Aspicio supports Courtney’s House on their priority needs.