Being a business owner and entrepreneur is not without its challenges. But one thing that makes it all worth it is the impact you can have on your community. I’m proud of the work my company, Shamrock Roofing, and Construction, has done to serve our community. I encourage all other entrepreneurs and business owners to do the same!
Serving the community is, obviously, good for the community! But it’s also good for you, personally as a leader, and for your business. Through service, you can build connections, get to know the needs of people in your area, and make a tangible contribution.
There are so many ways to give back. Depending on where you live and the needs of your community, how you serve will differ. But I’ve come up with a few ideas that we’ve either done ourselves at Shamrock or I’ve seen be successful.
5 Ways to Serve Your Community
1. Ask the employees for ideas that they have interest in
Before jumping into any charitable or community initiative, check in with your team. The most meaningful service is what comes from the heart—a cause your team cares about.
As you talk to your employees, they might have ideas that are personal to them. For example, if one family had some unexpected medical expenses, you might want to pay the bills of someone in need.
2. Raise funds for a family during Thanksgiving or Christmas
Holidays like Thanksgiving or Christmas can be challenging for families who are struggling to make ends meet. Raising funds for a family to provide a special dinner and gifts is such a meaningful and impactful gesture.
Organizations like Feeding America do excellent work around this cause!
3. Participate in a toy drive
The joy on a child’s face when they receive a unexpected, special gift is priceless. Toy drives do just that! There are many national organizations that you can contribute to, such as Marine Toys for Tots or Childhelp Toy Drive.
4. Donate cars to struggling families
A car is a big expense, and so donating one to a family in need can make a big difference. Either raise money to buy a new one or donate a good quality second-hand car. Either way, you can impact a family’s life forever.
5. Honor local heroes in the community
At Shamrock, we want to support the men and women who keep our nation free. That’s what our Roof 4 a Hero campaign is all about! Friends and families can nominate their loved ones who are veterans or first responders and we get to give them a new roof!
Consider ways your business can also honor local heroes in the community. It could be anyone from nurses and medical professionals to teachers to .
These are just a few of the many ways a business owner can give back and serve their community! What are some ways you can think of? We’re always looking to make a difference at Shamrock Roofing and Construction to help the community, so reach out to me at my website, Garen Armstrong, and let’s start a conversation.