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4 Valuable Ways Your Business Can Give Back This Holiday Season

‘Tis the season for spreading joy and holiday cheer to your community. The holidays are perfect for businesses to give back and create a positive social impact. Extend a helping hand to your community and make a real impact through the following actions.

1. Team Up With a Local Charity 

Partner with a local charity to help strengthen their reach and impact. By investing your time, effort, and resources, you’ll address local issues and strengthen your company’s roots in the community.

Choose a charity whose cause matches your business’ values and directly impacts the local area, such as the Atlanta Community Food Bank. They’re on a mission to end hunger by distributing millions of pounds of food each year to the residents in need. 

2. Sponsor Community Events 

Get involved by sponsoring community events that directly impact your local vicinity. This also allows your business to connect with potential customers and become a recognizable face in the area. 

Some local events you can sponsor are:

• Festivals and concerts
• Sports events
• Toy drives
• Blood drives
• Holiday markets

3. Get Involved in Community Improvement Activities

Support activities that focus on improving the overall well-being of your community and its residents. Your involvement will directly contribute to bettering the local area and position you as a valuable asset in your community’s development.  

Local projects and programs to support can include:

• Beautification projects (gardening, street cleanup)
• Home improvement projects
• Community center renovations, upgrades, and expansions
• Recycling programs
• Development of senior centers and homeless shelters

4. Support Local Schools

Don’t even bother asking if they need help — they do! Help your local schools provide better opportunities to students by donating supplies and resources or establishing a scholarship fund for local students.

The Business Community Network aids local businesses through networking opportunities and knowledge sharing. Contact our team to learn how we can help your business succeed.