Three Ways You Can Serve Your Community
“To whom much is given, much is expected” is a quote that guides our team in charitable giving initiatives and mentorships each year. It’s a core belief we live by as we strive to help everyone achieve their personal and financial goals through real estate and community support. Today, we’re sharing three ways you can contribute to your community and make a lasting impact.
#1 Volunteer: Spend time supporting local charities and organizations.
Got time? Volunteering is for you!
If you’ve never volunteered your time to a local nonprofit or charity organization, here are a few online resources to help you find a cause you are passionate about.
But remember, if you’re a client or friend of Blakemore Real Estate, you’re in good company. We participate in multiple charity events as an office each year, and we’d love your support. If you want to be involved in our next event or need a local charity recommendation, give us a call!
#2 Donate: Give money and goods when you can.
Got disposable income or lightly-used goods you no longer need? Donating is for you!
Once you find a cause or organization that speaks to you, it’s important to vet the charity and research their commitment to transparency and accountability, as it’s the best way to ensure your donation will be used wisely. Here are a few great online resources that provide detailed evaluations of charity organizations:
But making a monetary donation isn’t the only way to make an impact! Too often, we throw our lightly-used belongings away instead of giving them to someone in need. If you’re located in Utah, next time you organize your home or clean out your storage room, take your items to one of the following places to donate your items to important local causes.
#3 Mentor: Provide guidance and advice to promote community growth.
Got professional skills and industry expertise? Mentoring is for you!
The pandemic largely impacted the job market and the workforce as we all know it. As a result, many people have decided to upskill in their current role to grow in their craft or have chosen to re-skill and switch career paths altogether. Either way, skills are in high demand, and you might be able to help people in your community reach their professional goals.
If you’re interested in mentoring opportunities, we encourage you to start by looking within your network first—whether it’s starting a small networking group on LinkedIn or posting internship opportunities at local colleges in your area. Then, if you want to expand your reach, check out the following platforms that will match you with people and organizations that might need your assistance.
We hope these tips will help you cultivate growth in your community and make meaningful connections along the way.
