The holidays are our favorite time of the year as the Mavens come together to select outstanding organizations to support with 1% of our annual revenue. Read on to learn more.
The holidays are our favorite time of the year as the Mavens come together to select outstanding organizations to support with 1% of our annual revenue. Read on to learn more.
The holidays are our favorite time of the year as the Mavens come together to select outstanding organizations to support with 1% of our annual revenue. Read on to learn more.
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Intended Audience: Maven Collective Clients, Non-Profit Organizations, Charity Organizations
The world has had a tough couple of years, and we have all seen how much we need to unite as a community to uplift spirits and not lose heart. When times get tough, the tough get doing. With the same spirit, Maven Collective Marketing is delighted to present its Pay It Forward initiative this holiday season.
Every year, the Mavens get together to support incredible organizations and charities to help them in their endeavor of supporting those in need. We are so proud to share the ten chosen organizations this year!
We feel extremely fortunate to be able to support these outstanding organizations each year that enable and empower others in our community, in our country, and in our world. This initiative fuels us year-round, but when we truly get down to the opportunity to Pay It Forward each year our hearts swell and it lifts our spirits to work harder to give more year over year,"
Unicef has been tasked to procure and deliver over 2 billion vaccines to health workers and people in lower-income countries. By donating to the ‘Give a Vaccine Program’ we’ve helped with the distribution and accessibility of the COVID-19 vaccine for people around the world.
"Give a Vax UNICEF is a great initiative as it provides COVID vaccines to people in developing countries that may not otherwise receive a vaccine. It's important that developed countries help their neighbors around the world by sharing the limited supply of vaccines more fairly."
Fistula Foundation is an international organization that supports women with cost-effective surgery to help them overcome an injury that occurs during childbirth. This year with the Pay It Forward Initiative, we were able to fund a complete restorative surgery for a woman in need.
The WAFW organization aims to protect and provide essential services to women suffering from afflictions and rights violations through the unstable situation in Afghanistan.
The IRSSS is a provincial organization with a 20-year of history of providing essential services to Indian residential school survivors and their families through health and cultural support.
“With the recovery of hundreds of children’s bodies buried in unmarked mass graves on the sites of former residential schools across Canada this year, we’ve all been made even more acutely aware of the horrific abuse that indigenous children underwent in those facilities. The lasting damage of the residential schools’ program on future generations of indigenous families can’t be overstated. The IRSSS is an important resource for those families, supporting survivors with counseling, health, and cultural services."
Nourishing and supporting communities through healthy, hot meals is the mission of the World Central Kitchen. The critical work the World Central Kitchen provides is emergency food relief to those that need a helping hand in the face of disaster around the world.
A national network of existing distress, crisis, and suicide prevention line services, Crisis Centre of Canada addresses the gaps in mental health services by supporting individuals across the country.
"I am a huge fan of the Crisis Centre of Canada and the work that they do to help those in need. Over the last year, mental health has become more important than ever with so many people affected by the global pandemic. I am grateful for the Crisis Centre of Canada being there for people during these extremely difficult times. Our support helps the Crisis Centre of Canada continue to help those that need it most."
Squamish Helping Hands has created a supportive community that provides food, housing, sustainable funding and encourages individuals with professional support and community connection right in the community that Maven Collective Marketing is headquartered.
A non-profit conservation organization, Nature Conservation of Canada, has helped protect 35 million acres across the country. By protecting the most precious natural places, the organization protects the beauty and integrity of the great white North.
BC Children’s Hospital Foundation strives to provide the best healthcare imaginable for children through its acute care center, research institute, mental health facility, and rehabilitation center.
The Ronald McDonald House BC delivers housing to over 2,000 families per year that are far from home when receiving care for children’s illnesses and major medical procedures. The house is a place of healing and provides comfort to families in tough times with the chance to be present with their loved ones.
“A lot of lives have been turned upside down over the last year and we just wanted to make a difference, even one family, if possible. We wanted to ease the struggle for families which are already going through so much, and contributing to BC Children’s and the Ronald McDonald House would be a small step towards this."
We are grateful to have the ability to help these organizations and support their heroic missions. We are always looking for new opportunities to support outstanding organizations that deliver services to make the world a better place and radically change lives for the better. If you would like to learn more about our contributions or provide a tip about an organization we should donate to, please feel free to reach out to us at mavens@mavencollectivemarketing.com.
Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes
Intended Audience: Maven Collective Clients, Non-Profit Organizations, Charity Organizations
With all the challenges that have arisen this year, 2020 will be, if nothing else, a year to remember. Thankfully, as we approach the holiday season and settle into the dark nights, it’s time for us to uphold our favorite tradition – Maven Collective Marketing’s Annual Pay It Forward Initiative.
At Maven Collective Marketing, we truly believe in giving back and paying it forward. So, we developed the Paying It Forward Initiative as a way of showing our appreciation to organizations that are working tirelessly to make the world better, kinder, and safer.
Every year, the Mavens at Maven Collective Marketing select a collection of local, national and international charities to support. This year, we have supported 13 amazing organizations (over double the number we gave to last year, wahoo!).
Here are some thoughts from the Mavens on this year’s ‘Pay It Forward Initiative’ and the charities they have selected:
“To see this list grow and pay it forward to the organizations we admire so much makes me cherish owning a business that has the ability to do this every year. When I started as a solo entrepreneur so many years ago, my goal was to be able to pay forward a completely funded Fistula surgery for a woman in need through the Fistula Foundation. Today, we have been able to do this year after year, which makes me beam with pride. To grow our list and funds to support additional charities each year makes my heart swell with pride and fuels us to do more and give more each year.”
Here is further information about the wonderful organizations our team has chosen to support this year and the work that they do to make the world better for all of us.
Fistula is an injury that occurs during childbirth. It has largely been eradicated across the developed world but is still devastating the lives of women in the poorest of countries. The Fistula Foundation aims to “treat obstetric fistula with cost-effective, restorative surgery.” This year, our donation through the Maven Collective Marketing Pay It Forward Initiative sponsored a full Fistula Surgery for an individual.
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada’s leading national land conservation organization. They work to protect Canada’s most precious natural places and have helped to protect 14 million hectares across the country since they began in 1962. Their mission is to lead and inspire others to join them in creating a legacy for future generations through conservation across Canada. Since our team of Mavens are dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, we proudly support land conservation to keep the wild, wild.
Since 2006, Squamish Helping Hands has been providing food and shelter programs within the Sea to Sky communities. Every year they serve an average of 35,000 meals to those in need, as well as providing 12,660 brown bag school lunches and 3,000 shelter stays. Their vision is to end homelessness and hunger in our community, to “create a community that assumes respect and dignity for all of its members”.
Charity Water is a non-profit organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. To date, they have funded water projects to support over 11 million people around the world.
North Shore Connexions Society has been fostering an environment of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities for more than 60 years. They provide programs and services which support the development and empowerment of adults, children and families. Plus, they advocate for a full range of community-based services to support their participants’ needs.
The Kettle Society has been empowering people living with mental illness substance abuse, poverty and/or homelessness for over 40 years. They serve over 6,000 individuals every year and manage 400+ units of supportive housing.
“The Darkness into Light sunrise walk started in Ireland in 2009 and has grown into a global movement since. Each year the walk provides an opportunity for people to connect with their local community and to show their support for those who have been bereaved by suicide. The Kettle Society provides much-needed mental health services to people in need and it is the local charity that Darkness into Light Vancouver partnered within 2019 (the 2020 Darkness into Light Vancouver walk was canceled due to COVID). Also, I take part in the annual homeless count in Metro Vancouver and this year, I was placed at a Bloom Group Women's Shelter for the count and I was touched by the caring environment they have created for women and children in need.” The Bloom Group supports the most vulnerable people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through the provision of housing, health and social services. Their vision is to help build strong and resilient communities where everyone has adequate housing and health care, and where “everyone is supported to live with a sense of self-worth and self-determination”. St Mark & St Philopateer church relies on donations to host weekly services and provide community services such as providing food for those that are vulnerable and living with food insecurity.
"This year, I have selected St Mark & St Philopateer as this church is heavily dependent upon the donations of its community. The church uses the donations to pay rent, host weekly service, help with clergy expenses and provide community services feeding vulnerable populations and providing further services." Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. They work tirelessly to empower children young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls and support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood. The Downtown Eastside is home to many vulnerable populations including those who are homeless, mentally ill, and or with addictions. But, it is also a place known for creativity, community and tenacity in the face of stigma. The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a safe space for women where they can access resources, take refuge, and grow together.
“As if we needed any reminding, 2020 has been a pretty difficult year. COVID-19 has impacted everyone. The Greater Vancouver Food Bank and the Downtown Eastside Women’s shelter provide incredibly valuable services that are critical to the type of society I want to be a part of. I choose to donate to them to help them to continue to provide these services well into the future.” ElderDog Canada is an organization dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the importance of the connection they enjoy. They assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions so they can keep them at home with them for as long as possible.
"This year I have selected ElderDogs and The Greater Vancouver Food Bank. It's so sad when older people have to give up their canine companions! ElderDog Canada helps make sure seniors can keep their dogs at home with them as long as possible. With the extra difficult year we've been having, food banks are even more stretched than usual. They have significantly greater buying power than regular people at the grocery store, and can essentially double each dollar donated. Donating money is the best way to help out." The Greater Vancouver Food Banks mission is simple: provide healthy food to those in need. Since starting out in 1983, the food bank has grown significantly and now provides assistance to approximately 8,500 people weekly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore.
"Millions of people in Canada face food insecurity every single day. With all the additional challenges that have arisen in 2020, I have selected the Greater Vancouver Food Bank this year. More and more families are relying on food bank services this year, making the amazing work they do is more important now than ever!" Crisis Services Canada provide suicide prevention and support to people across Canada. Their services are nationally available via toll-free phone or text, making them easily accessible to anyone that is thinking about, or has been affected by suicide.
"The Crisis Centre of Canada is able to be there for those in need when they need it most. This is a cause that is near to my heart. I hope during this tough year organizations like the Crisis Centre of Canada becomes a beacon of hope for those that need it." If you’d like to learn more about Maven Collective Marketing or our Pay It Forward Initiative, we’d love to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out at maven@mavencollectivemarketing.com.
The Kettle Society
The Bloom Group
St Mark & St Philopateer
Plan International
Downtown Eastside Women's Centre
ElderDogs
The Greater Vancouver Food Bank
Crisis Centre of Canada
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