Not By Choice (NBC) Outreach Kenton, OH Website: http://nbcoutreach.org Lives Impacted: 400+ When the global pandemic first hit, numerous people faced a significant loss of income. As a result, many households had to significantly cut back on spending, some even prioritizing healthcare needs over other necessities. Not By Choice (NBC) Outreach, a...
WATCHITGROW, Inc. South Central California Website: https://www.watchitgrowinc.net/ Donor: Amazon and the FBA Donations Program WATCHITGROW, Inc. is a nonprofit organization in South Central California that owns/ operates a shelter and donates to low-income communities in the area. Their purpose is to create and implement programs and activities that will improve the...
Girl Scout Troop 2927 San Diego, CA Donor: TechStyle Fashion Group As many are anxious to go back to “normal” with the increased accessibility to COVID-19 vaccines, medical professionals across the country are still working nonstop to tend to those affected by the virus. While healthcare workers do not do their jobs...
The COVID-19 pandemic may be a once-in-a-lifetime event, but it has underscored stark social and economic inequities that have persisted for decades. The impact of the public health crisis on women in America and across the globe has been particularly detrimental. According to a study conducted by McKinsey & Company, women make...
Northern Santa Barbara County United Way Santa Maria, CA Website: https://www.liveunitedsbc.org/ Donor: Storebound Lives impacted: 300,000+ While healthcare workers across the country are working around the clock to provide vaccines to the public, the importance of practicing social distancing and wearing a mask remains essential. The Northern Santa Barbara County...
Garnet Hill traces its origins to the summer of 1973 when a vacationing couple first fell in love with some flannel sheets they discovered in England. The sheets turned out to be life-changing. Quite literally. Inspired by those incredibly cozy sheets, Grant Dowse and Pegge Kirschner started Garnet Hill out of their...
If the pandemic has taught us anything it’s the critical importance of basic hygiene — washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze, staying home when you’re sick. But the reality is that “most people don’t wash their hands very well,” even though such simple practices...
Converse believes in breaking down barriers alongside its consumers. The brand’s Director of Social Impact, Judy Dunbar, shares this sentiment, “For over 110 years, Converse has been known for its iconic All Star canvas sneakers, which have been adopted around the world and across cultures. We’ve applied that mindset to our...
For nearly 20 years, an organization called Alianza de Futbol has sought to give more opportunities to lower-income Hispanic families through the sport of soccer. Alianza aims to “level the field of dreams” by sponsoring soccer events, scholarships and coaching. Each year, the group organizes a 10-city tour to bring soccer...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) typically responds to natural disasters, bringing critically needed assistance to communities and states as they recover from hurricanes, tornadoes, and other catastrophes. But with the coronavirus pandemic, FEMA has moved into uncharted territory. The virus is the largest disaster that the agency has ever handled....