Weiner’s customer, Ronni Marks from the Hepatitis C Mentor Support Group Inc. (HCMSG), understands the impact that mentorship, compassion, and hospitality can provide to those affected by hepatitis C (HCV). In 1996, Ronni was diagnosed with HCV. At the time, there was very little information or support for people with...
How a Little Compassion and Hospitality Go a Long Way: Interview with Ronni Marks of HCMSG
Kevin PossellDecember 22, 2021
Tags: Client Spotlight, Giving
St. Mary's Works to End Hunger in Arizona
Kevin PossellDecember 11, 2020
Last fall we checked in with Weiner's customer St. Mary’s Food Bank in Arizona to learn about their mission to end hunger in their service area. St. Mary’s was the first food bank in the world; for 52 years, they’ve collected and distributed meals through the efforts of a robust network of volunteers, farmers and businesses. Every year, they...
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How Socially Conscious Hotels Can Contribute to the Community
Kevin PossellNovember 05, 2019
In today’s age of digitalization, charitable actions don’t require sacrificing time or effort to make an impact. Simply making the right choices can make all the difference in the world. In the case of travel, especially with millennial travelers who are becoming more conscious than ever about giving back to...
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Get Inspired: Charity Programs of the Hospitality Industry
Kevin PossellNovember 04, 2019
Consider this: as of 2018, 11.8 percent of the U.S. population was below the poverty line. That’s 38.6 million people. As a hotel owner, you have the power to touch the lives of millions and be a part of something bigger that impacts more than your hotel and its patrons. Simple decisions...
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‘Tis the Season to Try Some New Fall Fundraising Ideas
Kevin PossellSeptember 19, 2019
Has your organization been there, done that with the usual fall fundraisers? Make this the year you try something inventive and fun for both you and your participants! First, let’s get the statistics out of the way: It’s commonly reported that 25 percent or more of all annual giving in the...