‘Tis the Season, fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la. While most of us are busy shopping, wrapping, baking, partying, and decorating this time of year, SPACE team members add at least one more item to that list: giving back to the community and those less fortunate.
Feed the Need
One of SPACE’s core values is volunteerism and everyone impacts their community in some way throughout the year. But, Thanksgiving begins the season of major giving. SPACE participated in “Feed the Need” this year and collected several bags and boxes of food to help local food pantries replenish their depleted shelves. One of our team members donated a turkey to her church group which had a goal to feed 5 families a complete turkey dinner with all the fixin’s. They ended up able to feed 7 families!
As Christmas approaches, some of us will spend an evening at Shelterhouse wrapping gifts, singing carols with the families, helping children pick out donated gifts to give to parents and vice versa, taking pictures with Santa, and reading Christmas stories. Others volunteer at the Santa parade and Santa house. Some team members will select a family to receive a Christmas dinner. And, we can’t forget United Way’s Sharing Tree. SPACE donates a truck to help with that event!
Our SPACE team thoroughly embraces the true meaning of this Season!
I just found out about another great charity for business owners to give to. There’s a website called ILoveSchools.com where you can find local teachers who are in desparate need of used office furniture such as desks. If you are getting rid of any old furnishings, that’s a great way to make sure they get put to good use. It’s a pity that so many schools are underfunded – but this type of donation can make a difference.
What a wonderful suggestion. My daughter works at a charter school in Kansas City, Missouri called Della Lamb Elementary. I know they are always in need of funding. A program like this would be wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Kathie