B Corp and tech-for-good platform is being recognized on a national level as a social enterprise that makes significant contributions to improving the lives of Canadians.
Canada91裸聊视频檚 Volunteer Awards recognize community leaders, not-for-profit organizations, social enterprises and businesses that are highly engaged in their communities and inspire Canadians to make a difference through volunteering. Do Some Good will be presented with a Business Leader award for the region of B.C. and the North, one of only five businesses across Canada receiving this award.
91裸聊视频淥ur entire team at Do Some Good is incredibly honoured and humbled to receive this award,91裸聊视频� says Jeff Hoffart, Chief Operating Officer at Do Some Good. 91裸聊视频淕oodness is happening each and every day in our local communities 91裸聊视频� acts of kindness, volunteering, donations, support. We are proud that our platform empowers local volunteers, community organizations and businesses across Canada to create exponential community impact, and easily capture and share those impact stories to inspire others to do good.
91裸聊视频淲e91裸聊视频檙e excited that through our partnerships with local media companies, we can increase the reach and exposure of positive storytelling, celebrating those doing good in our local communities.91裸聊视频�
Volunteerism is at the heart of Do Some Good91裸聊视频檚 origin story. Nearly 10 years ago, the platform91裸聊视频檚 founder, Sheldon Gardiner, was looking for volunteer opportunities in Kelowna for his two daughters, and found this to be no easy task. Do Some Good was created to fill the critical social need of matching volunteers with community organizations who greatly needed support.
91裸聊视频淛ust as we wouldn91裸聊视频檛 be here without volunteerism, Do Some Good also wouldn91裸聊视频檛 exist, and couldn91裸聊视频檛 be the catalyst for significant community impact, without the amazing support of key community partners,91裸聊视频� says Hoffart. 91裸聊视频淎 big thank you to our partners 91裸聊视频� Interior Savings, Prospera Credit Union, Black Press Media, and First West Credit Union 91裸聊视频� who continue to be our biggest advocates in the community.91裸聊视频�
Regional recipients of Canada91裸聊视频檚 volunteer award were able to identify a not-for-profit organization to receive a $5,000 grant. Do Some Good chose the Credit Union Foundation of B.C. because of the long-time support the platform has received from Credit Unions, how community support is intrinsic to all Credit Unions in Canada, and to keep funds local where the award was won.
91裸聊视频淚t was such a lovely surprise to hear from Do Some Good about their award and choosing the Credit Union Foundation of B.C. to be the recipient of a $5,000 grant,91裸聊视频� says Bill Corbett, Foundation President. 91裸聊视频淭his generous donation from the Government of Canada and Do Some Good will help us provide financial support to B.C. students facing barriers to achieving post-secondary education. Thank you, Do Some Good, for being a leader in our community and congratulations on your award!91裸聊视频�
Award recipients will be celebrated during a ceremony in Ottawa that will be live streamed on YouTube for all Canadians to view on Dec. 5, from 5 to 6 p.m. EST: .
91裸聊视频淲e hope Canadians tune in for the live stream,91裸聊视频� Hoffart says. 91裸聊视频淭here are some amazing people and organizations being recognized that we91裸聊视频檙e excited to share the stage with that we know you91裸聊视频檒l be inspired by.91裸聊视频�
To see a full list of award recipients, visit:
