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May 09, 2008

Charity Brings Volunteering to Offices and Homes

Seeking to take the legwork out of volunteering, a Boston nonprofit organization brings volunteer opportunities to office and residential buildings, reports The Boston Globe.

The charity, Building Impact, hopes not only to increase philanthropic efforts but also to build community among its clientele.

“Between the commute in, the commute home, and really busy schedules, there are some clear barriers that prevent people from getting more involved in the community,” Lisa Guyon, executive director of Building Impact notes.

The five-year old organization operates in numerous commercial and apartment buildings in Boston and its suburbs.

Building Impact is a revenue-generating organization, drawing about 45 percent of its income through charging a licensing fee to the buildings where it operates. The remainder of the group’s $500,000 annual budget comes from foundations, corporate sponsors, and individuals.

Several landlords say they underwrite the service because on-site volunteer options are an important tenant amenity, much like a building gym or round-the-clock security.

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Comments

1. What a great idea…and a great point made! I wonder if there are other ways in which local charities can create in-home or in-office volunteer opportunities? Something to explore.

   — Ken D. Grunke    May 14, 05:36 PM    #

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