CREATING CHANGE TOGETHER
Dear friends of Powered by Professionals

As the spring event season comes to a close, we thought we would take a minute to appreciate the people who help us make the magic happen behind the scenes at all of our events – our volunteers!

In this newsletter, we'll be exploring the world of volunteering and giving back – sharing tips, advice, stories from successful projects and organizations, and interviews with volunteers from some of the nonprofits we work with. Together, we can make a difference!
5 Reasons Why You Should Volunteer
Whether the action is big or small, there is immense beauty in giving a little part of ourselves to improve the life of another human being.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Maryellen Holden is a great example of how giving back and making a difference in the world can start in your own community. For more than six years, she has been a dedicated volunteer for the Connecticut Brain Tumor Alliance (CTBTA), an organization dedicated to providing hope and support to brain tumor patients and caregivers, while advancing brain tumor awareness, quality of care, and brain tumor research.

We recently spoke with Maryellen to learn more about what inspired her to become involved, how she contributes as a volunteer, and more.

Maryellen's involvement with the CTBTA came about through her daughter Eileen. At a certain point Eileen knew that medically, no one could do anything more for her dad and Maryellen's husband, Kevin, who was dying of a brain tumor. Eileen made it her mission to find a local organization that dealt with brain tumors, and she found the CTBTA.

What advice would she give to someone considering volunteering?
"Find a cause that matters to you and jump in! I believe that giving of oneself to help others creates a strong feeling of accomplishment."
Learn more from Maryellen's experience as a volunteer by reading the rest of the interview here.
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHTS
Not sure where to start? Like Maryellen said, the best way to start giving back is to find a cause that matters to you and to jump right in!

Below are a handful of the organizations we work with that you might be interested in volunteering with. If any of them spark your interest, fill out our Volunteer Form here.
Health
BrainUp is a Chicago based organization dedicated to bringing awareness to brain cancer and funding critical research.
The Diabetes Research Institute Foundation’s mission to provide the Diabetes Research Institute with the funding necessary to cure diabetes now. 
The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, and FCS.
Youth Development
The Brooke Jackman Foundation creates programs to enhance the literacy and self-esteem of disadvantaged children around the New York area.
Project Morry empowers young people from under-resourced communities to envision and establish a positive future through a year-round program that includes summer camp.
HEAF changes the lives of young people in underserved communities beginning in middle school and continuing in college and beyond.
Human Services
BCS works in neighborhoods impacted by systemic poverty and partners with people to overcome obstacles on their pathway toward self-determination.
Upwardly Global’s mission is to eliminate employment barriers for immigrant and refugee professionals while advancing the inclusion of their skills into the U.S. economy.
Harlem Grown's mission is to inspire youth to lead healthy and ambitious lives through mentorship and hands-on education in urban farming, sustainability, and nutrition.
Arts & Culture
Long Island Children’s Museum is a not-for-profit learning space devoted to the busy work of play.
Bronx Children’s Museum celebrates the natural curiosity, creativity and compassion inherent in all children. 
Check out our full list of clients here to get inspired and find a cause that is important to you!
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