Dawson’s Post

Have you ever felt like something was missing from you life? Perhaps you’ve recently realized you are so engrossed in your life and how well you are doing you missed seeing how someone close to you was struggling. Or maybe you have a teenager and are remembering how hard it was growing into the person you are today. If anyone of this resonates considering volunteering and giving back to your community. #volunteer #community #givingback #supportingyouth #youthempowerment #youthleadership #mentoring

Every interaction can teach you valuable lessons you can carry forward into other areas of your life.    Daniel Cakora here again to share some reflections.     Vendavo offers 16 hours of annual paid volunteer time to each employee so we can all give back to causes that matter to us. But this is something my family does outside of that.    This year I volunteered for the Jackson Chance Foundation, and this one really hit home for me. Jackson Chance Foundation assists families with NICU-bound children by covering parking fees. My son spent a significant amount of time in the NICU, so I know what that’s like.     Not having to worry about expensive parking fees during such a trying time was a weight off our shoulders for my wife and me. It gave us the freedom to visit our son, step away to run errands, and come back to spend more time with him – all without additional financial stress layered atop everything else.     This cause means so much to us that we set aside money on birthdays and the anniversary of our son’s “come home day” to make contributions.    There are little lessons like that everywhere. Openings for solutions that can help make others’ days a little less stressful or a little easier. Opportunities that matter a lot to the people on the other end of the experience.     As Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re good to others, you’re best to yourself.” https://lnkd.in/g547y64Z #vendavo #employeetakeover #jacksonchance #jcf

Want to see how my Marsh McLennan Agency colleagues are making a difference in the community? Check out the latest Community Impact Report to learn about some of the ways my colleagues made a positive impact in 2023. I honored to be spotlighted, amplified, and included in the report. #Volunteerism #CommunityOutreach

Investing in our community is not just about financial contributions; it's about actively engaging and giving back in meaningful ways. Today, our sales leadership team exemplified this commitment by swapping computers and meetings for flowers, mulch, rakes, and shovels, partnering with the City of St. Charles, MO to beautify a part of our city. At Krey Distributing Company, we understand the importance of leading by example and fostering a culture of giving back. By dedicating our time and efforts to this volunteer project, we not only improved the physical appearance of our community but also strengthened our team bond over a shared mission for the betterment of others. It's not just about selling beer; it's about being an active and responsible member of the communities we serve. Whether it's sponsoring local events, supporting charitable organizations, or volunteering our time, we are committed to making a positive impact beyond just our business operations. We encourage everyone to find ways, big or small, to give back to their communities. Together, we can create a brighter future for all - a future with more cheers. 🍻 #CommunityEngagement #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteerism #TeamBuilding #MakingADifference

Food, Help & Hope - Most of us take these three words for granted. Those who volunteer at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey know that these words are a mantra that helps thousands of volunteers help those in need. Have you ever volunteered? If you have - terrific, watch this video to see what your doing to help others! If you have not - Here's how you too can learn more about those three words. https://lnkd.in/e9nJe9ay

Teaching children how to have better relationships can help them understand and empathize with others. This can lead to more compassionate and understanding friendships. #BigBrothersBigSisters #BBBSNWO #mentorship #youthleadership #philanthropy #donate #volunteer #suicideawareness

It's Day 4 of Junior League Of Washington's Little Black Dress Initiative Week and so far we are 52% of the way to our goal to fund 8 $5,000 community assistance fund grants. With 2 more days to give, please consider supporting those experiencing housing insecurity in our communities. 100% of donations go directly to funding these grants and with every $1.00 invested producing $1.44 in economic benefit that is great ROI! And last year alone, these grants funded... - 300 diaper bags to safely care for babies through Greater DC Diaper Bank - 30 days worth of supplies for laundry, PPE, hygiene, snacks, and more for 300 people experience homelessness from Georgetown Ministry Center - professional attire for about 50 women seeking employment through Dress for Success Worldwide - 2,800 boxes of feminine hygiene products for women and girls in need through BRAWS- Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters - over 2,160 meals for women re-entering the community following incarceration from Friends of Guest House - quarterly stipends for 90 households for basic needs such as food, groceries, and transportation through Community of Hope - cell phone and service plans for 30 participants of Friendship Place's AimHire Job Placement programs, as a reliable means of communication is a common barrier to employment - 750 breakfasts, 750 lunches, and 1,500 snacks to students in Ward 8's summer programs through Horizons Greater Washington - support for artisitic programming to 500 youth via Young Playwrights' Theater - transportation to reduce barriers to outdoor education and engagement for 130 youth through City Kids Wilderness Project - COVID-19 precautions and equipment such as PPE, COVID test kits, air filters, and a COVID safety officer for GALA Hispanic Theatre - a commercial refrigerator for The Salvation Army to increase food storage and distribution capacity to provide nearly 19,000 meals to about 1,000 people monthly Inspired? Ready to give? Click the link in the comments below to donate to these critical needs in our community! #endpoverty #endhomelessness #giveback #donate #juniorleague #lbdi

Where have you volunteered before? Let us know in the comments.

Now this is big.....100,000,000 volunteer hours powered by Rosterfy 😳 🥳 *A little story here* We never meant to even launch Rosterfy...In fact, we proactively said no to anyone that wanted to use Rosterfy for the first 12 months of it's existence! A little background....In 2015 Bennett Merriman Christopher Grant and I were running our first business together Event Workforce in Australia. A company we launched at uni to help connect motivated university students to opportunities to build their experience and help get a job at the end of their degree. From 2010 to 2015 we grew Event Workforce to having over 20,000 workforce staffing over 1,500 events a year. We had spreadsheets going everywhere, staff had to re register for every event and to put it bluntly - we were giving both our clients and our workforce a crappy experience because we couldn't operate at scale. A feeling I know a lot of prospects have when we speak to them today! That's why we built Rosterfy to solve our OWN PROBLEMS...And hence why we said no to anyone that wanted to use the platform, we wanted to ensure we used the platform ourselves to learn and iterate before anyone else - and the initial intention of Rosterfy was simply to help us better manage our OWN workforce - not for anyone else to use the platform. But over the first 12 months of using Rosterfy, we began to realise that what we cared about was connecting good people to good work, and we could help make this impact on a larger scale than just Australia with a platform like Rosterfy. To think there's now been 100m hours of opportunities generated is crazy but at the same time it feels like we are just getting started - there's still so much to do! It's moments like these to reflect (briefly) on the people that took a chance on us early days (you know who you are!), our passionate team that has been with us from the beginning, our investors and partners and the support from family and friends along the way. Thank you. We are now live in 26 countries operating in 10 languages and over 50 passionate full time Rosterfy team members around the world. We're driven to be the best in the world at mass workforce management and now do we start to think of 1 billion hours??!!

Redwood Credit Union (RCU) has a rich history and a wide-reaching impact in its community. Here are some fun and interesting facts about Redwood Credit Union: Community Reach and Size: Redwood Credit Union serves over 415,000 members across several counties including Sonoma, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, Mendocino, Lake, Contra Costa, and Solano. As of July 31, 2022, it is the largest credit union in the North Bay, boasting $7.6 billion in assets. It's the 37th largest credit union in the U.S. among approximately 5,200 credit unions and the 8th largest in California out of 300. RCU operates 19 branch locations, with 18 in the North Bay and 1 in San Francisco. They also provide over 30,000 free network ATMs and an out-of-network ATM fee reimbursement program for members. History and Development: Founded in 1950 by seven employees of the County of Sonoma, it later changed its name to Redwood Credit Union in 1982 to reflect the increased demand for affordable financial services in the North Bay. By 2004, RCU's membership had reached 100,000 and by 2007, its assets had grown to $1 billion. They also moved into a new corporate building in Santa Rosa, CA, which is recognized as a silver LEED-Certified green building. Recognition and Awards: RCU has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best Small Employers 2023". It has received the title of the healthiest credit union in California and ranked sixth healthiest in the nation among large credit unions. The credit union has also been acknowledged as the "Best Credit Union" by the readers of Press Democrat every year and has achieved numerous other accolades including a 5‐Star Bauer Rating and an A+ Excellent Rating from Weiss Ratings. Community Impact and Services: RCU is committed to helping its members improve their lives and making a positive difference in the community. It has been active in this regard since 1950, aiding people in achieving their financial goals and dreams. The credit union offers a full range of financial services for both personal and business use, including checking, savings, loans, credit cards, investments, insurance, and auto purchasing/brokerage. Employee Base: Employing 720 individuals, RCU contributes significantly to local employment. Moreover, RCU has been named one of the best places to work for the 17th consecutive year by the North Bay Business Journal. These facts paint a picture of a credit union deeply rooted in its community, committed to providing excellent service and value to its members, and recognized both locally and nationally for its stability, service, and workplace culture. Cheers to the team and leader Brett Martinez