Weiner’s customer St. Mary’s Food Bank is dedicated to erasing hunger. For 52 years, they’ve collected and distributed meals to families in Arizona. Today, with a robust network of volunteers, farmers and businesses, they provide food to over 700 nonprofit partners across nine counties. We asked Lisa Notaro, Chief Development Officer at...
Battling Hunger with Hospitality: Interview with Lisa Notaro of St. Mary’s Food Bank
Kevin PossellDecember 09, 2019
Tags: Client Spotlight
Elevating Hospitality to Support People Experiencing Homelessness: An Interview with LA Family Housing
Kevin PossellNovember 21, 2019
Weiner’s customer LA Family Housing understands how important basic necessities are for people grappling with homelessness. Since 1983, the organization has been offering shelter, supplies and services to homeless populations. We asked Melody Jaramillo, Director of Community Engagement at LA Family Housing, to tell us more about the organization’s mission and how...
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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...
Tags: Giving
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...
Tags: Giving
How Your Hotel Can Keep Guests Well Connected During Their Stay
Kevin PossellSeptember 17, 2019
As the world moves toward an expectation of being connected around the clock, reliable power charging facilities have become a requirement at hotels. Recent surveys indicate that two-thirds of all guests consider charging their devices when staying overnight at a hotel to be of primary concern. As you consider how to keep...
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Five Easy Ways to Make Your Hotel Eco-Friendly
Kevin PossellSeptember 04, 2019
With ever-growing pollution and threats to our natural environment from climate change, the need for sustainable business practices has never been greater. People are becoming increasingly eco-conscious and choosing to stay at greener hotels. In fact, according to a survey conducted by TripAdvisor, 62% of respondents consider the environment when choosing...