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Each year, Oshkosh team members come together through our Good to Give Back initiative, dedicating time and talent to support the communities where we live and work. 

What began as a week-long volunteer effort led by JLG® and Jerr-Dan® team members during Oshkosh Corporation’s 100-year anniversary has grown into a global initiative. Since its inception, more than 15,000 Oshkosh team members have participated, contributing to efforts such as community improvement projects, food distribution, mentoring youth and environmental cleanups. 

Today, Good to Give Back engages team members around the world in volunteering their time and talent. In 2026, 1,840 volunteers across 64 locations and 16 countries contributed more than 6,400 volunteer hours through 144 events supporting communities around the world. In addition, team members helped raise more than $6,000 to support local causes. Together, these efforts once again made a meaningful difference through service, partnership and people-first action.

Commitment to community

Through Good to Give Back, international teams supported efforts shaped by the needs of their regions. From large-scale volunteer events to grassroots initiatives, these activities reflect the global reach of Oshkosh and the shared commitment to making a difference. 

• Team members in Tianjin joined a shared effort across Asia to give back to their communities during Good to Give Back month. Together, 155 volunteers across five locations contributed more than 400 hours of service, partnering with nine nonprofit organizations to address local needs.
• In Brazil, team members led volunteer efforts focused on immediate needs and community spaces. In partnership with Rever Cidadania, volunteers assembled and donated nearly 300 hygiene items for individuals seeking refuge. The team also worked with Fundação Praia do Canto, restoring spaces used for educational and community programs serving children and families.
• Across three communities in León, Mexico, team members came together to address food access. Volunteers organized grocery purchases, assembled 100 food baskets and delivered them to families in Hacienda Arriba, La Patiña and San Antonio de Padua. As part of six Good to Give Back events in the region, 308 team members contributed 883 volunteer hours, including 158 hours dedicated to helping ensure essential food items reached 100 families. 

Across Oshkosh, each domestic business segment engaged in Good to Give Back in ways that reflect its people and partnerships. From hands-on volunteer efforts to local collaborations, teams contributed their time and talents in their communities. While each segment’s activities looked different, they were united by a shared purpose rooted in service. 

• JLG team members in Maryland partnered with Occupational Services, Inc. (OSI) to help individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment build more independent, meaningful lives. OSI works with individuals and local employers to develop skills, build confidence and create pathways for success, while also supporting JLG operations through harnesses and kitting solutions. The JLG HR team volunteered onsite, assisting with landscaping, painting and facility improvements. 
• Oshkosh AeroTech™ team members in Orlando partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to support individuals and families facing food insecurity in their community. Working together, the team packed and sorted 15,000 pounds of meat, cheese and prepared meals, helping provide approximately 13,000 meals to those in need. In a region where demand can reach up to 500,000 meals, this effort made a meaningful and tangible impact. 
• Oshkosh team members across the U.S. supported environmental cleanup and sustainability-focused projects, contributing more than 300 volunteer hours to caring for our planet. From restoring natural spaces to supporting local outdoor beautification projects, these activities reflect a shared commitment to protecting the environment.  

Good to Give Back extends beyond the work itself and reflects the broader commitment to giving back at Oshkosh Corporation. Team members and community partners shared how these efforts supported their communities and created lasting results. 

These stories reflect why Good to Give Back matters, making a difference in ways that continue beyond the day of service and reinforce the impact of giving back. 

• “Beyond the activity itself, I believe there is something deeper behind it. On a more personal level, it’s truly fulfilling to help people in need. Realizing that even a small contribution from us can make a much bigger difference to them is very powerful. It’s also heartwarming to see how grateful they are, and it really makes you reflect on how fortunate we are.” — Javier Galdeano, JLG - Netherlands
• “I volunteer a lot because it "fills my cup". I usually always leave feeling good and energized that I was able to help folks in my community. I especially love the community clothes closet, as I was a kid who got a lot of hand me downs growing up, and didn't always have a lot of choice around what I got to wear. My family growing up received a lot of aid like this from similar organizations and neighbors, so this is my way of giving back and paying it forward.” — Ethan Stoecker, Talent Acquisition Coordinator Lead, Corporate
• “We are so grateful to the Oshkosh Corporation for their support and encouraging volunteerism! Because of them, we were able to get 33,500 diapers packed and ready for distribution. Those diapers will support 670 babies in our community to help keep them clean, dry and healthy.” — Kimberly Clark, Eastern Wisconsin Diaper Bank 

Good to Give Back has grown into a global effort that reflects our team members' commitment to the communities where we live and work. 

Across teams and locations, these efforts build lasting connections, strengthen relationships and reinforce a shared sense of purpose that extends beyond a single day of service. They also create a ripple effect, supporting organizations and individuals in ways that continue well after the work is done.

Through volunteer efforts like these, Oshkosh continues to advance its philanthropy strategy by helping build stronger communities together, supporting organizations that make a lasting difference and putting people first through service.