Tag Archive for: givingback

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Work/Life Balance

I decided to share some personal thoughts in this Blog post. We all have different perspectives when it comes to work/life balance… some focus on “time”. Others focus on specific hobbies and interests. Some are extremely deliberate about…
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Spreading Joy and Giving Thanks

Tis the season for lights, trees, gifts, and decorations. With the constant reminders of Starbucks holiday drinks and store sales, it’s easy to forget about giving back. I don’t know about you, but with 2 little kiddos, my house has turned…
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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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It’s all about the people.

Safe in the knowledge we would be 9+ hours away from a recent terrorist attack on the border with DRC, we felt emboldened and excited upon arrival in Entebbe. Familiar faces at the Marriott Protea Hotel greeted us at the airport, and the next…
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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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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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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…
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7 free ways to give back and spread kindness

Yesterday was GivingTuesday, or for those of you less familiar, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving that has been coined the global day of giving. The focus is on doing whatever is in your means to give back, whether that is volunteering, donating,…