One of the things i like most about The Little Give is that beyond all of the staff giving time and energy to three good causes, our clients and friends help out when asked. This year’s judges, for example, include two clients — Keith Sashaw, President of Vancouver Regional Construction Association and Paula Martin, Senior Vice President, Member Engagement for Vancity . Two others, not connected to Karyo Edelman, also agreed to lend their support — Mark Gifford, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives with the Vancouver Foundation, and Kerry Jang, Vancouver City Councillor. 

And earlier this afternoon, we asked a number of our clients and partners to host a meeting in their office so one of our groups, KidStart, could talk to staff about volunteeering to coach and mentor kids at risk. Michael Kennedy from Stantec, Leah Rubin from Radical, Blue Castle Games said yes right away. Calls are out to half a dozen more and we’re expecting the same response.

Folks are using their contacts with suppliers to bring the production costs down on printing, and negotiating for a free computer from Future Shop and even cost reductions from Value Village.

The Little Give gets so much bigger the more people who get involved. If you have time, energy or interest, we could find a place for you too.