Nov 30th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Louis Rodriguez, Step Up for Better Living
Step Up for Better Living supports their South Bronx community by providing social services and referrals for over 200 families—and that’s just the start of what they do. When they found themselves facing a variety of needs, they turned to Taproot. What makes the hard work worthwhile When I look at Step Up’s accomplishments, I know that our hard work...
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Oct 19th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week
People of Pro Bono: Brian Bollinger, Friends of Refugees
As an advocate and support system for refugees and immigrants, Brian Bollinger and Friends of Refugees have had a busy year. Through pro bono support from Taproot skilled volunteers and daily reminders of why his work matters, his organization has been able to do more to support the vulnerable. At Friends of Refugees we know that immigrants are blessings, not...
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Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Jill Loomis
As an experienced fundraiser, Jill Loomis recognizes that she has incredibly valuable skills and advice to share with nonprofits in her community. After donating nearly 500 hours of pro bono support through Taproot, Jill can sum up her experience giving back in just one word - gratifying. Contributing to the common good When I’m not in the office, you can...
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Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Programs
People of Pro Bono: Danielle de la Fuente, Amal Alliance
Danielle founded Amal Alliance to empower displaced children through social development programs at refugee camps and informal settlements around the globe. She recently attended her first Taproot program, our 9/11 Day of Service pro bono Speed Consulting—and she’s already excited about what comes next! Diving in Amal Alliance is an entirely volunteer-run organization at this point. While we have been...
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Oct 19th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Traci Failla
A public relations and communications pro with a passion for story-telling and service, Traci has always loved working with purpose-driven clients. Now, volunteering through Taproot allows her to keep giving back. Turning passion into action I’ve always been excited about the power of language and communication; growing up, I even wanted to be a French interpreter before pursuing communications and...
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Oct 12th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Pro Bono Week
People of Pro Bono: Bevin Wong, College Possible
College Possible makes college admission and success more achievable for low-income students through an intensive curriculum of coaching and support. As their program grew in Portland, Bevin knew pro bono could help share their story. Starting from scratch College Possible has been around for many years but we were new to Portland, Oregon and hadn't put time or resources into...
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Sep 20th, 2018 People of Pro Bono, Technology, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Tola Begbaaji
Indiana resident Tola Begbaaji is an experienced Program and Product Manager. She is one of countless professionals who stepped up this year to volunteer valuable skills to organizations fighting for human rights and equity during the ongoing national immigration crisis. I feel inspired when my work is making a difference in the world In my professional life, I am a...
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Jul 17th, 2018 Marketing, People of Pro Bono, Technology
People of Pro Bono: Yael Ellsworth, Life Teaches Foundation
Yael established Life Teaches Foundation to inspire, empower and support every individual to help triage and resolve the issues that perpetuate homelessness. With the help of Taproot skilled volunteers on projects including website design and brand development, she’s sharing her organization’s vision and expanding their impact. Eye-opening impact My pro bono experience? Enlightening. Growing up, my father didn't believe in...
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May 4th, 2018 Finance, Marketing, People of Pro Bono
Pro bono in one word? Love.
Double Comfort Foods opened its doors in 2014 with the inspiring (and tasty!) mission to raise money for local food banks through the sale of delicious Southern food. So far, Mary’s organization has funded nearly 100,000 meals for those in need. Now with the support of Taproot pro bono, that number is rapidly rising. Everyone’s a winner when the food is this...
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Mar 26th, 2018 HR, People of Pro Bono, Volunteer Consulting
People of Pro Bono: Delia Smola
Growing up wanting to be a teacher, Delia Smola now channels her passion for fostering the professional growth of others as a Global Learning and Organizational Development Professional. Through Taproot team projects, she’s found a way to share her superpowers with the community. A sense of community I’m inspired when I see and feel that I am contributing to community...
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