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November 17th, 2016 - By

โ€œAs we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.โ€ John Fitzgerald Kennedy

As we approach the holiday season, this sentiment becomes even more relevant. Thanksgiving is not simply a time for turkey and sale shopping or even family gatherings, itโ€™s a time to demonstrate our gratitudeโ€”to show our thanks by giving. Giving of our time, our talents, and our treasures should be the response to our feelings of thankfulness.

Today more than ever, I am thankful to work for a company that embodies this standard and for a career that allows me to apply this principle to my daily work. Executing the Corporate Social Responsibility strategy for Nabholzโ€™ Southwest operation allows me the opportunity to direct our community involvement, our employee volunteer engagement, and our charitable giving. The management of these initiatives spans a broad range of activities, from donating repairs to a school for homeless students, to partnering with local architects to sponsor nationally-recognized community events, to organizing hundreds of volunteers to distribute Salvation Army Angel Tree gifts. Each day is different, but every day is supported by our companyโ€™s commitment to give of our time, our talents, and our treasures.

We all have reasons to be thankfulโ€”we all have reasons to give. For the next week, through the holiday season and throughout the year, I challenge each of you to find small, but meaningful ways to show your thanks by giving. Let a co-worker know you appreciate them, donate a turkey to your local food bank, buy someoneโ€™s coffee at Starbucks, or volunteer for a couple hours at your favorite charity. Get others involved. Organize a group of co-workers to collect Christmas gifts for a deserving family or take your children to volunteer and serve dinner at a homeless shelter. No matter what vehicle you use to give, you will be thankful you gave.

I am thankful Nabholz gives.

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