Saying YES to Healthy Habits: A Collaboration Between Three Organizations

Posted by Emily Goggin on Aug 10, 2022 11:38:32 AM

For youth who rely on school-provided lunch and snacks, summer can make accessing nutritious foods challenging. When you couple this with the fact that physical activity among children ages 6-9 drops an average of 53% during the summer, it’s evident that youth can experience a “summer slump” in terms of their health. Building Impact is partnering with two local organizations, Youth Enrichment Services (YES) and Daily Table, to create a unique project for our volunteers to help address this issue.

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Building Impact Launches Hybrid Volunteering

Posted by Bridget Scott Akinc & Emily Goggin on Mar 24, 2022 10:50:38 AM

With the days getting warmer, more and more organizations are rolling out their spring return-to-office plans. Many employees are questioning what their organization's culture will feel like, how their teams will operate, and how they’ll stay connected with their remote coworkers. Particularly at a time when reentry to the office can present new challenges, service and volunteering are ways that we see teams reasserting their organization’s inclusive culture and values.

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