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In just one week we were able to create an incredible impact for growth throughout our community. Thank you to the donors who fund Besa’s environmental programming for #EarthWeek and throughout the year. Thank you Bank of America, Columbia Gas of Ohio, and the Joseph A. Jeffery Endowment Fund from The Columbus Foundation. Your support amplifies community engagement to support nonprofits committed to environmental stewardship. That’s a great way to #GrowTheGood! Continue to grow the good and support the environment by visiting impact.besa.org

Thank you to Clay Gordon from WBNS-TV, who stopped by the Columbus Chamber of Commerce Day of Service during National Volunteer Week to chat with Besa CEO Matthew Goldstein about the need for volunteers in our community. From litter pick up to supporting homeless shelters, stocking pantries and more, there are countless ways to get involved. Start here 👉 https://impact.besa.org/

Matthew Goldstein, founder of Besa, spoke with Philanthropy Roundtable about how volunteerism can help unite diverse people to combat loneliness and isolation. “When people connect with their community, other volunteers, the people they’re helping and the problems they’re solving, they become part of something bigger than themselves,” states Goldstein.       We’re lucky to have such a collaborative nonprofit and philanthropic sector in Columbus, with businesses ready to step in and create change alongside their employees in communities that matter to them. Read the rest of this article and learn more about what Besa is doing. https://lnkd.in/gh_PAaqz

In May of 2023, the United States Surgeon General released a new advisory calling attention to the public health crisis of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in our country. The advisory specifically calls out volunteerism and community engagement as a prescription. Through Besa, the Quinones family has found a way to stay connected and invite others to join in their journey of doing good. Read their story: https://buff.ly/3W725Oh The Quinones family is a testament to the power of volunteering. Through Besa, they are defying the epidemic of loneliness, connecting to the community and helping Columbus thrive. When you give to Besa, you are powering a ripple effect of volunteerism that brings people together, multiplies good and inspires others. Bring people together today: https://buff.ly/4b4P8ZN

Grateful for partners making impact - today and every day. 💚

Not sure where to start when building a volunteer program for your employees? Here are just a few of the ways Besa creates meaningful volunteer experiences for our business partners. 📍Volunteer at a nonprofit 🏢 Volunteer at your office 🏡 Volunteer remotely 🌳 Volunteer outside 📚 Donation drives Connect with us to learn more about how we can help your team get engaged in community service: https://lnkd.in/eySPGEUA

We’re celebrating this great list of 40 Under 40 from Columbus Business First. These leaders are helping shape positive change in our community, and so many of the honorees are Besa's nonprofit and business partners. It’s no surprise to us that United Way of Central Ohio, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Zora's House, Crane Group, Human Service Chamber of Franklin County, Third Street Digital, and Flying Horse Farms are all represented! See the full list here: https://lnkd.in/evH7WGa9

At Besa, we provide reliable volunteer support and meaningful experiences that change lives, like our recent experience at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio, supporting families and children through an arts and crafts night. These important moments provide stress relief for families served by RMHC while allowing our volunteers to connect with their communities. Looking to serve RMHC or other nonprofits? Start here 👉 https://impact.besa.org

After researching the benefits of providing employees with a fulfilling way to make a positive impact in their communities, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce employees now have 16 hours of paid time each quarter to volunteer! This is the kind of change we’re celebrating.               Our own Paul O'Connor, Senior Director of Advancement, sat down with the Chamber to talk about the importance of volunteerism in the workplace stating, “Companies that help their employees impact the world through volunteerism have a better chance of attracting and retaining top talent.” Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/grpHEFjw       #volunteer #employeeretention #workplaceculture #bethegood

Join United Way of Central Ohio and Besa to ensure ALL children in our community have the caring support and resources they need to achieve student success! https://lnkd.in/e-AQ_XU4 Details below: 📚Bring new and gently used books for children birth to age 8 📍Meet at Ohio Brewing Company on Thursday, April 18th from 4-6 p.m. 🤝Meet friends like Josh Williams, Columbus Crew ambassador        This event benefits UWCO's “Success By Third Grade” initiative, bringing together individuals, nonprofits, corporations, school districts and governments to tackle non-academic barriers that impact reading proficiency. Let’s come together to reach a goal of 500 books!