SPECIAL FEATURE
M A K E A D I F F E R E N C E
HOW TO
MAKE YOUR
COMMUNITY
BETTER,
ONE CHARITY
AT A TIME
I
t's time to treat yourself—by giving to
someone else. That's right: giving to
others is one of the best ways to improve
your self-esteem, confidence, personal sat-
isfaction and actual brain science, since doing
so creates the same reaction in the brain that
occurs when we exercise, eat amazing food, or
behave affectionately toward another.
From a business perspective, giving is
an essential part of corporate responsibility
planning. Charitable donations or partic-
ipation in various organizations' event is an excellent way to
connect businesses to community and holds a world of possibility
for team-building and community involvement activities with
employees. Businesses attract and retain
clients, give their reputation a boost, and
attract more qualified candidates when they
participate in charity evening activities.
So, what are you waiting for? Cap off your
holiday season with a year-long resolution to
become involved with some of Vancouver's
most hard-working charitable organizations
and help make your community better.
Whether making a cash donation, fundraising
through action, grant matching or volunteer-
ing, there is always a way to help. Here are just a few of the orga-
nizations that could use your support and offer corporate giving
programs and events.
Make a difference in
your own backyard by
supporting charitable
organizations that are
working to make the
world a better place
