Building Stronger Communities Through Volunteer Work
Written by Gabriel Estes, Sr. PR Coordinator at 10to1PR
We love giving back to our community, and our recent initiatives proved just how powerful collective action can be. Our entire office building rallied around causes close to our hearts, demonstrating that corporate social responsibility isn’t just good business but the right thing to do.
In September, we launched two community initiatives that brought our team together while making a real difference in the Valley. We partnered with the Arizona Animal Welfare League for a month-long donation drive and sent team members to volunteer with our client Family Promise, painting rooms at their housing shelter.
The response from our team and building neighbors exceeded our expectations. We designed a flyer that spelled out exactly what items were needed for the animal welfare drive and showed people where to drop off donations around the building. The variety of donations we received showed just how much our community cares about animal welfare. Our collection included tennis balls and fun dog toys, cat and dog food, training pee pads for puppies, sturdy leashes and collars, cat toys and pill pockets.
Meanwhile, several of our team members rolled up their sleeves to help Family Promise with hands-on volunteer work. They spent time painting rooms at the housing shelter, helping create a welcoming environment for families who need temporary housing support. This direct service allowed our team to see firsthand how their efforts make a difference.
Corporate social responsibility matters now more than ever. Research shows that 82% of consumers consider corporate social responsibility when deciding what services and products to buy and from where. Similarly, 86% of millennial workers greatly value their companies’ corporate social responsibility programs and would quit their jobs if those programs started to slip.
We’ve seen this play out in our own workplace. Projects like these bring our team closer together. When we work side by side for something bigger than ourselves, we create the kind of workplace where people want to give back to their community. Every donation we collect and every room we paint will make a real difference for animals waiting for their forever homes and families working toward stable housing.
At 10 to 1 Public Relations, we believe that generating goodwill by integrating community issues and social causes into our business operations strengthens our brand’s reputation while making a positive impact. These initiatives reflect our ongoing commitment to building stronger communities through meaningful partnerships and direct action.
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