Tag Archive for: community

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Can’t beat a great partnership!

It is Thanksgiving week, but I promise I won’t talk turkey to you. On the radio, I’ve heard more and more people calling in to discuss the “unpopular opinion” of disliking turkey at Thanksgiving dinner, so I figured I’d play it safe…
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Can you protect a child too much?

A Washington Post article recently highlighted the work of a research professor of psychology and neuroscience at Boston College. He studies the “dwindling of independent activity and play afforded to children over the past half-century,…
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Connecting Over Caps

This year, I was fortunate enough to participate in two opportunities to reduce landfill and litter: one in my community and another with my Ideba team near Sanibel Island, the “Seashell Capital of the World.” Surprising or not, in the…
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There are no words.

2023 After a three-year hiatus post-COVID, I assembled a group of 12 people to visit the school @Ideba supports in Uganda this month – projects including painting; designing and stocking a library; and providing guidance for businesses…
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Research, Consulting, and Crocheting

My aunt recently taught me how to crochet, and I love it! As a research analyst and coordinator, I’ve learned the many ways that crocheting relates to my profession and helps me continue to provide quality work. I thought this blog would…
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Strengthening Our Team and Community Through the Bowery Mission Initiative

Last week, our remote team members from across the country gathered in New York City for an unforgettable, purpose-driven experience. As part of our commitment to making a positive impact on our community, we recently embarked on a volunteer…
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An easy way for you to give back and make a difference in ways you’ll never know.

I often get emails or questions from people wanting to give back at their place of work, and not knowing where to start. During @ideba’s Annual Business Review last year, we sent $75 VISA gift cards to 75 clients, for them to hand out…
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Shared experiences – still a staple to our culture?

Two events in the world of sports last month prompted me to think about the role shared experiences play in our lives, and specifically in a remote work environment these days. The first was the release of Super Bowl ads (in full or as teasers)…
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Decisions That Impact Those Who Matter Most

One of the things I love about Ideba and our team is a unified commitment to giving back. Everyone has their own way of giving back on their own, but whenever we are together as a group, the desire to help others is unmatched. As we plan…