Giving March 8, 2023

KIDSPORTS – Q1 2023 GIVE

Q1 2023 GIVE

This quarter we raised a bunch of money for KIDSPORTS!

For those of you who are new to my blog- here’s the run down.  Each quarter I combine my client event with a GIVE to raise funds for a local non-profit.  In addition to my standard quarterly GIVE, I commit an additional $10 for every family that RSVP’s (even those unable to attend!).  In addition, sometimes clients and/or collaborators contribute as well!   My GIVE has evolved over the years, and I now focus on supporting healthy and active youth in our community.

At the event this quarter, I offered guests a bottle of local wine.  We offered tastings if folks wanted to hang out a bit and sample. The wine was sourced from the Oregon Wine Lab – a local urban winery I enjoy.  Interested in learning more about the Oregon Wine Lab?  Check out the link below!

KIDSPORTS is a local organization where all kids play. Bev Smith, the executive director, came to our event to chat about what they are doing to support kids and sports in our community.  I have been so impressed with their services in general and particularly how they were able to pivot during the pandemic and keep kids moving and playing.  If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to this organization, check out the link below!

Kaitlin Ward with Summit Funding agreed to match donations from the RSVP’s including any additional donations as well.  In total we ended up raising $3176!  It is exciting to see our impact grow when we do it together.  If you are looking for a great local lender, check out Kaitlin and her link below!

If you are interested in being part of these events and you aren’t already – let me know!  They are a fun way to connect with each other and with organizations doing great things in our community!

 

Oregon Wine Lab: https://www.oregonwinelab.com/

KIDSPORTS: https://kidsports.org/

Kaitlin Ward, Summit Funding, NMLS ID# 2008843, www.summitfunding.net/kward

 

 

 

 

Giving January 13, 2023

2022 GIVE Summary

2022 GIVE Summary

SO GRATEFUL!  Thank you to my clients, friends, giving partners and collaborators for helping continue the spirit of giving.  Helping kids in our community to be more healthy and active continues to inspire me- they are the future.

This last year we gave to: Kidsports, Friends of the Children/Lane County, Kids FIRST, and Food for Lane County

Shout out to our matching donors!!  Heather Ducker/lender with Homebridge; Matt Powell and the team at Blue-inc. Capital; Ingrid Kessler and Andy Burke; and Tanya Powell with BWell Coaching.

For 2022 we raised a total of $12,900!

Since 2018, the GIVE campaign has raiser over $50,000 for our community.

Congratulations and thank you!!  Together, we have been able to make a huge impact. Interested in learning more or taking part?  Please reach out!!

Looking forward to seeing you all in 2023!

Giving March 7, 2022

KIDSPORTS – Q1 2022 GIVE

You guys!! This quarter was our biggest quarter to date raising over $3200 for KIDSPORTS.

For those of you who are new to my blog- here’s the run down. Each quarter I combine my client event with a GIVE to raise funds for a local non-profit. In addition to my standard quarterly GIVE, I commit an additional $10 for every family that RSVP’s (even those unable to attend!). In addition, sometimes clients and/or collaborators contribute as well! My GIVE has evolved over the years and currently I’m focusing on supporting healthy and active youth in our community.

At the event this quarter, I offered guests a bottle of local wine and chocolate. The wine was sourced from Oregon Wine Lab – a local urban winery I enjoy.  Interested in learning more about the Oregon Wine Lab? Check out the link below!

 

KIDSPORTS is a local organization where all kids play. Bev Smith, the executive director, came to our event to chat about what they are doing to support kids and sports in our community. I have been so impressed with their services in general and particularly how they were able to pivot during the pandemic and keep kids moving and playing. If you are interested in volunteering or contributing to this organization, check out the link below!

Heather Ducker with Homebridge Financial Services agreed to match donations from event RSVP’s, including any additional client donations as well. In total we ended up raising $3256! This is the most my GIVE campaign has given in a single quarter and it’s exciting to see it grow. If you are looking for a great local lender, check out Heather and her link below!
If you are interested in participating in future events or fundraising efforts, please let me know! They are a fun way to connect with one other and contribute to organizations doing great things in our community!

Oregon Wine Lab: https://www.oregonwinelab.com/
KIDSPORTS: https://kidsports.org/
Heather Ducker, Homebridge, NMLS# 544769 : www.heatherduckerteam.com

Giving August 17, 2021

Kidsports – Q2 GIVE

Kidsports – Q2 2021 GIVE

Here’s what I’ve been up to!  Each quarter, I donate a portion of every commission to a local non-profit.  It has been an amazing experience getting to know various non-profits in our area.  Over the past couple years, I have been able to further support our community by donating over $20,000 to local non-profits.

The mission and philosophy behind my GIVE to non-profits is to support health awareness and physical activity for youth in our community. My passion for youth wellness comes from 20+ years of coaching and continues to grow in partnership with various non-profits who support a similar mission. This last year I started pairing my client events with my GIVE.  It has challenged me to GIVE even more and has allowed me to bring more awareness to the non-profits I’m passionate about through education.

I am grateful to my clients and business associates that have participated in these events.  You have challenged me to GIVE in a bigger way and we’ve been able to do so together in a fun way.

This quarter we had a picnic in the park!  I provided sandwiches from Jimmy John’s to my clients and business associates.  For every family who participated, I donated an additional $10 above my standard donation.  A few clients also contributed to the donation!  In total we were able to GIVE $1650 to Kidsports!

A little more about Kidsports from their website: “KIDSPORTS is a private non-profit organization in Oregon that provides youth sports programs for pre-K through 12th graders in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas. KIDSPORTS teaches children and families the value of physical fitness, sportsmanship, practice and teamwork through sports and activities….All Kids Play is a cornerstone to our organization. Our programs are open to any child who is able to participate regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability or financial status.”

I feel so good about supporting an organization who does their best to provide movement, sport, and wellness to all kids!  This donation will go toward their General Federal Free Lunch scholarship and BIPOC scholarship.

Stay tuned for Q3 event and GIVE!  I hope to see you there 😊

Giving December 28, 2020

KIDSPORTS – Q4 2020 GIVE

Q4 of 2020 I partnered with KIDSPORTS.  I have been impressed with how during the pandemic they were able to pivot and continue to offer as many services as possible to keep kids and folks moving.  One of the services they offered was a PE class since kids didn’t have in person school.  What a great idea!  They have a new facility that has been able to offer more for everyone in our community including space for some adult league play.

A little more about them from their website: “KIDSPORTS is a private non-profit organization in Oregon that provides youth sports programs for pre-K through 12th graders in Eugene/Springfield and surrounding areas. KIDSPORTS teaches children and families the value of physical fitness, sportsmanship, practice and teamwork through sports and activities….All Kids Play is a cornerstone to our organization. Our programs are open to any child who is able to participate regardless of race, religion, creed, sex, ability or financial status.”

From their executive director, Bev Smith: “KIDSPORTS has been in our community for over 60 years providing youth sports programs to thousands of kids.  Last year, 14,000 children participated in KIDSPORTS programs and we hope to continue to grow.  As we discussed we will allocate funds to our General Federal Free Lunch scholarship and BIPOC scholarship.”  Big shout out to Bev Smith for partnering with us on this!

This quarter I did a pie event with my clients.  I partnered with the local pie company – Mom’s Pies – which are SOOO delicious.  Shout out to Lou Sangermano, from Mom’s Pies, who was great to work with! Check them out at Market of Choice or Dairy Marts in our area. For every family that participated I committed to donate $10.  In addition a couple of families also gave to KIDSPORTS.  In total the donations ended up being $2500!  Thank you to all my clients, business collaborators, and family for supporting KIDSPORTS in our community.  The donation went to their scholarship fund to help more kids be able to participate.  So excited!

If you are interested in learning more about KIDSPORTS click here.

Interested in signing your kid(s) up?  Check out this page for information on sports and registration.

You can donate anytime!  Click here to find out how.

You can coach or officiate too!  Want to get involved?  Click here to find out about coaching.       Click here to find out about officiating.