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PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE CAN BE A POWERFUL DONATION.
EDUCATION AND FINANCIAL LITERACY ARE KEY PRIORITIES.
“ We developed the RISE Up brand from the ground up, from logo design to website and outreach materials. It’ s a full-circle example of how we show up— using our skills, time and resources to back causes that truly matter to our team and our community.”— Beth Bushman, Stamp Idea Group
“ As financial professionals, we’ ve tailored our Community Engagement strategy to focus on three key pillars we believe we’ re most qualified to address: Economic and Community Development, Education and Workforce Readiness and Financial Wellness.”— Robert Birmingham, Regions Bank
“ Every month, our associates provide in-person financial education classes to students in the Montgomery Public Schools System covering important money management topics.”— Robert Birmingham, Regions Bank
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“ We believe that strong communities create strong businesses, and strong businesses help build thriving communities. It’ s a cycle that benefits everyone.”— Cindy Scott, Jackson Thornton
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GIVING STRENGTHENS INTERNAL CULTURE.
“ Giving back reinforces that we’ re not just asking others to support this cause— we’ re invested ourselves. It shows integrity and sincerity in everything we do.” Carol Gunter, Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama
SMALL ACTS ADD UP AND LEAD TO BIG OUTCOMES.
“ New Waters Realty launched the 250 Club, an initiative that donates $ 250 to Pike Road Schools every time a new home closes in The Waters community. To date, the 250 Club has contributed over $ 20,000.”— Jessica Powell, New Waters Realty
“ We work with our Young Professionals group to maximize participation and encourage our newer team members to get involved in the community from the start of their careers.”— Cristy Andrews, Warren Averett
“ When we celebrated our 100th anniversary in 2019, we set out to perform 100 acts of service throughout that year. We ended up doing well over 150 acts of service.”— Cindy Scott, Jackson Thornton
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