" BH Gives Back " During the Pandemic
At BH Management , we believe that what we do matters . We know the importance of giving back to our communities , helping those in need , and making a lasting impact that creates a better future for all of us .
That ’ s why BH created BH Gives Back , the company ’ s charitable initiative . Through BH Gives Back , we not only encourage every team member to volunteer and get involved with local charities , we provide paid time to do so because we know how important it is to take care of our communities , our cities , and our neighbors .
During the past five years , our teams have donated more than 15,000 hours to charities across the United States through BH Gives Back . With property locations in more than 20 states , the effects are far-reaching . Communities benefit from the time and talents that our teams donate , and teams are empowered by supporting organizations and causes that are meaningful to them .
This year , with the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic , our communities needed our help more than ever . In Denver , our BH team at TAVA Waters wanted to support our residents , so we asked , “ What can we do for you ?”. We polled residents to see what the best use of BH Gives Back time and funds would be . The answer was unanimous : help the community ’ s children . Parents voiced their need for school supplies for their kids , and BH set out to help .
Partnering with Precious Child , a nonprofit centered around providing opportunities and resources to children challenged by poverty , abuse , neglect , or crisis situations , the team at TAVA Waters began the Fill-A-Backpack project . TAVA residents and employees held a twoweek drive , and people showed up in a big way . Between boxes of community donations and an additional $ 750 donated by BH , we secured the needed supplies .
Next , our teams convened to assemble the donations . Despite obstacles caused by COVID-19 , including rescheduling and relocating the donation assembly , Precious Child and BH filled 25 backpacks with school supplies and delivered them to families in need .
In addition to this year ’ s Fill-A-Backpack project , the TAVA team held its annual coat drive , which had record participation . Our teams were thrilled to donate 12 large bins of winter clothing to the Denver Rescue Mission . With a long-standing legacy of charitable work , the Denver Rescue Mission is committed to serving the homeless population , and we are proud to partner with them year after year to help our neighbors in need .
Beyond TAVA ’ s local initiatives , BH just completed our first company-wide United Way
Campaign . The campaign was a major success , easily surpassing the $ 100K goal and raising $ 148,837 in employee contributions , money that will be invested into improving the lives of many people across the nation , including the Denver area .
Today , many individuals are just one flat tire or one emergency room visit away from crisis . That is why BH is going further in our commitment to give back to our communities and create a better future for each of us . We are committed to being good corporate citizens , and our culture is built around our promise to deliver excellence in every community , for every person , every day .
Elizabeth Stodolka , BH Management www . aamdhq . org NOV / DEC 2021 TRENDS | 29