The Warrior and Family Support Center at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio had no signage to designate its location until Butch Mogavero, owner of Boulder Designs, offered to build them a boulder. “At first, we thought it was somebody playing a trick on us because we’d never...
Giving Back Blog
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only the bottom line of franchise owners and franchisees, but the very livelihoods, health and safety of everyone in every community. Franchises are deeply rooted in their communities and strive on a regular basis to give back to those in need. This commitment hasn’t stopped during the pandemic – in fact, it’s only grown. Below is a collection of stories of how franchises are giving back during this crisis.
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Great Clips accepts the Lucky 7 Challenge and gives a family MoreMinutes
Connecticut resident Todd Crawford said it's been a very tough time for him and boys since his wife Lisa Colagrossi died in March from a brain aneurism, but they had an especially hard start to the school year as it was their first back-to-school time since her passing. Lisa was...
Engineering For Kids Foundation Launches Mentorship Programs
Engineering For Kids created a non-profit organization in 2014 called the Engineering For Kids Foundation. The main goal of this organization is to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to children who may not be able to afford extended learning opportunities. This past school year, the Engineering For...
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams honors Heroes of the Month
Richard and Rosa Stakofsky earned the title of “Heroes of the Month” for June for their philanthropic efforts. This is a continuation of Borough President Adams’ monthly “Hero of the Month” events honoring the accomplishments of Brooklynites from all walks of life.
Celebrating National Coaches Day – 2014 Winner Gary Mioli
Today, October 6th, is National Coaches Day – and what better way to celebrate than to introduce and celebrate Gary Mioli, the inaugural National Coaches Day Award Winner. Last Thursday, James Thomson and Don Crouch of NFP Sports, the presenting sponsor and driving force behind the National Coaches Day awards...