Topic: Community Impact

Yelp makes it easy to find and support eco-friendly businesses with new business attributes

Millions of people come to Yelp to find great local businesses that align with their preferences and values – from eating at restaurants that are Open to All, to patronizing…

Yelp awards $100,000 to Texas small businesses through winterization fund

Today, Yelp is excited to announce the recipients of its winterization fund in Texas. In light of extreme weather Texas experienced last winter and the impact it had on small…

Yelp announces $100 million investment in JPMorgan Empower Share Class

The deposit furthers Yelp’s ongoing efforts to bring new economic opportunities to underserved communities. The company also released its first Sustainability Accounting Standards Board report.

2021 Yelp Foundation year in review

Recently, The Atlantic published an article written by psychology professor Jami Zaki of Stanford University. He argued that as the pandemic progresses, self-care alone won’t fulfill us. The real antidote…

Yelp launches “Deck the Halls with Yelp” Holiday Winterization Fund in Texas

Yelp is launching “Deck the Halls with Yelp,” a holiday winterization fund to help small businesses in the area cover the costs of improvement projects needed to prepare for the…

Yelp helps independent restaurants in Texas attract workers ahead of the holidays, in partnership with ZipRecruiter

As restaurant capacity limitations lift, many restaurants are understaffed and unable to fill much needed roles. Every major industry in Texas suffered losses in jobs due to the pandemic, and…

Yelp Foundation 2020 Grantees and Giving

In a year full of crises, as 2020 surely was, it behooves businesses and foundations to do and give even more to help their communities meet the challenges they face.…

Business owners give thanks for community love

On Nov. 19, Yelpers from across the United States and Canada are encouraged to come together to share their gratitude through reviews as part of our largest #ThankYouThursday yet.

Yelp Drives its Millions of Users to Vote in the 2020 Election

Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month with Yelp virtual events from coast to coast

The Latinx community is one of the largest and most diverse in North America. From September 15 – October 15, Yelp communities from across North America will be celebrating by…

Yelp Joins the 15 Percent Pledge

Yelp Foundation 2019 Grantees and Giving