 Onsite donation sorting – 12 SPIN volunteers | SPIN:Senior Professionals Industry Network partnered with GRACE for its CSR efforts this past month at their annual conference, SPINCon 2017 held in Grapevine, TX. SPINCon has had a tradition of supporting local causes centered around women and children since its inception. Attendees could choose from a variety of options to contribute. On Sunday, 12 SPIN members volunteered their time at GRACE’s Donation Station. They spent several hours emptying, sorting and organizing a truck-full of donations. “It was a rewarding experience. We were able to see how donations to this organization can help those in need,” said Kathleen Zwart. |
During the conference, SPIN members participated in “Undies Sunday” where they brought underwear and socks or donated money towards the purchase of these items for GRACE families. On Monday, SPINCon’s CSR coordinator Larry Huttinger presented GRACE’s chair Shonda Schaefer with a check for over $2000 (which grew to almost $2400 by the next day!). By the end of the conference, hundreds of underwear and socks were contributed. “Being able to make a direct impact to this community was part of why we chose this project,” said Huttinger. “The outpouring of support from SPIN members was heartwarming.”
The final participation option was for attendees to write messages of hope to patients and staff members at John Peter Smith County Hospital. Over the 3 days, 75 notes of encouragement were written and sent to the hospital for distribution.
About SPIN
SPIN:Senior Professionals Industry Network is the world’s largest association for senior-level planners. SPIN has recently invited all hospitality professionals who have at least 10 years of experience to join their ranks.
About GRACE
GRACE is a non-profit relief organization serving the needs of individuals and families in crisis in the Grapevine, TX area.
The final participation option was for attendees to write messages of hope to patients and staff members at John Peter Smith County Hospital. Over the 3 days, 75 notes of encouragement were written and sent to the hospital for distribution.
About SPIN
SPIN:Senior Professionals Industry Network is the world’s largest association for senior-level planners. SPIN has recently invited all hospitality professionals who have at least 10 years of experience to join their ranks.
About GRACE
GRACE is a non-profit relief organization serving the needs of individuals and families in crisis in the Grapevine, TX area.
Check presentation to GRACE (from L to R) – Cindy Hartner, DMC Network; Lara Hohweiler, Volunteer Manager, GRACE; Larry Huttinger, SPINCon CSR Coordinator; Shonda Schaefer, CEO/Executive Director, GRACE
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