Comments on: Why Do We Volunteer? http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:16:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: shutters http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-45651 shutters Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:39:31 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-45651 <strong> shutters...</strong> [...]Why Do We Volunteer? « The Home Depot Foundation Blog[...]... shutters…

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]]> By: Plantation Shutters Home Depot http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-32706 Plantation Shutters Home Depot Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:08:21 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-32706 <strong>Plantation Shutters Home Depot...</strong> Why Do We Volunteer? « The Home Depot Foundation Blog... Plantation Shutters Home Depot…

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]]> By: helping others http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-178 helping others Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:22:41 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-178 <strong>helping others...</strong> Good article but I m not sure I agree with all of it.... helping others…

Good article but I m not sure I agree with all of it….

]]> By: Randy Jones http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-86 Randy Jones Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:28:24 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-86 As District 336 Team Depot Captain, I can't tell you how proud I am of our associates. I truly enjoy watching our neighborhoods be lifted in spirit through the work of our teams. Actually, when I say teams, in many cases, all our stores come together to help each other with projects as one. It is always uplifting to experience stores uniting for causes. It is even more so knowing some stores support each even though they are up to 100+ miles apart. Whether we are building a training tower to support several volunteer fire depts, providing workshops to schools and senior centers, refurbishing local parks, supporting Special Olympics, planting trees in neighborhoods, or involving ourselves in an endless array of other activities, they are there for each other and each others' communities. It is even more heartwarming to see and hear the excitement, enjoyment, and appreciation of those folks we serve. I was raised to give back. I always have and always will, and I am honored to be surrounded with associates who believe the same. As District 336 Team Depot Captain, I can’t tell you how proud I am of our associates. I truly enjoy watching our neighborhoods be lifted in spirit through the work of our teams. Actually, when I say teams, in many cases, all our stores come together to help each other with projects as one. It is always uplifting to experience stores uniting for causes. It is even more so knowing some stores support each even though they are up to 100+ miles apart. Whether we are building a training tower to support several volunteer fire depts, providing workshops to schools and senior centers, refurbishing local parks, supporting Special Olympics, planting trees in neighborhoods, or involving ourselves in an endless array of other activities, they are there for each other and each others’ communities. It is even more heartwarming to see and hear the excitement, enjoyment, and appreciation of those folks we serve. I was raised to give back. I always have and always will, and I am honored to be surrounded with associates who believe the same.

]]> By: Ahmad Rivazfar http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-84 Ahmad Rivazfar Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:28:50 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-84 With my parents words echoing in my head “Volunteerism is ones responsibility to his/her community.” I joined Home Depot over 11 years ago with the first impression that my values align with the Orange Box core values, but not understanding the orange blood that runs through this organization is something very special. In the past 11 years I have witnessed the orange blooded Home Depot associates rehab a whole neighborhood of near condemned houses in one day and save their residents from homelessness; I have seen many playgrounds build that put smiles on the children’s faces when playing in it; I have seen reconstruction of three baseball filed for a Hispanic Little League in one day that truly amazed the children, their parents, and the whole community of the power of orange blood. I have come to the realization that I am a drop in this beautiful orange sea and I must live her values and do my best everyday so I can continue to follow her lead so I can remain the drop in the sea of orange. With my parents words echoing in my head “Volunteerism is ones responsibility to his/her community.” I joined Home Depot over 11 years ago with the first impression that my values align with the Orange Box core values, but not understanding the orange blood that runs through this organization is something very special. In the past 11 years I have witnessed the orange blooded Home Depot associates rehab a whole neighborhood of near condemned houses in one day and save their residents from homelessness; I have seen many playgrounds build that put smiles on the children’s faces when playing in it; I have seen reconstruction of three baseball filed for a Hispanic Little League in one day that truly amazed the children, their parents, and the whole community of the power of orange blood. I have come to the realization that I am a drop in this beautiful orange sea and I must live her values and do my best everyday so I can continue to follow her lead so I can remain the drop in the sea of orange.

]]> By: Kelly Caffarelli http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-83 Kelly Caffarelli Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:36:09 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-83 Susan - What a powerful comment you wrote. Your community and The Home Depot are both fortunate to have your passion and dedication. Thank you for all that you do. Kelly Susan - What a powerful comment you wrote. Your community and The Home Depot are both fortunate to have your passion and dedication. Thank you for all that you do. Kelly

]]> By: Susan Lyles http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-80 Susan Lyles Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:03:47 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-80 Taking the pulse and heartbeat of the orange box to the community is the most powerful force an orange blooded Home Depot associate can experience. The excitement involved in the planning, organizing and promoting of community involvement projects is such a tremendous rush. The brand has been a well recognized fixture in homes across the country for some time. In our district, our consistent service to the community has established The Home Depot as the most respected retailer and admired volunteer organization. The opportunity to bring people together, to create excitement about something so unbelievably worthwhile, to wear the brand so proudly, to motivate others, to motivate companies that aspire to be like us and to be a part of something so much bigger than me is only part of the reasons I volunteer. To serve others, to provide a service to the needy or underserved, to add value to the lives of others, to leave our stamp on the community in a way like no other convinces me that volunteerism is essential to life's inner rewards. The accomplishment of service to others instills in me pride and fulfillment. I've been told by those we have worked with that our volunteers can move mountains. Many times we do. Thank you to The Home Depot for providing all associates the opportunity to feel the warmth of volunteerism. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers of District 300, Southern Division, for your tireless efforts in giving back and making the dreams of others come true. See you at the next project! Taking the pulse and heartbeat of the orange box to the community is the most powerful force an orange blooded Home Depot associate can experience. The excitement involved in the planning, organizing and promoting of community involvement projects is such a tremendous rush. The brand has been a well recognized fixture in homes across the country for some time. In our district, our consistent service to the community has established The Home Depot as the most respected retailer and admired volunteer organization. The opportunity to bring people together, to create excitement about something so unbelievably worthwhile, to wear the brand so proudly, to motivate others, to motivate companies that aspire to be like us and to be a part of something so much bigger than me is only part of the reasons I volunteer. To serve others, to provide a service to the needy or underserved, to add value to the lives of others, to leave our stamp on the community in a way like no other convinces me that volunteerism is essential to life’s inner rewards. The accomplishment of service to others instills in me pride and fulfillment. I’ve been told by those we have worked with that our volunteers can move mountains. Many times we do. Thank you to The Home Depot for providing all associates the opportunity to feel the warmth of volunteerism. Thank you to the dedicated volunteers of District 300, Southern Division, for your tireless efforts in giving back and making the dreams of others come true. See you at the next project!

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-77 Jennifer Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:29:49 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-77 First, let me say that I am so inspired by the volunteer work, dedication and spirit that most of you reading this blog probably possess. You truly do inspire me by your heart! I volunteer because I can't imagine what our community would look like if we didn't help each other out. And I know that every time I am out at a project, that I am working alongside someone's parent or sibling or child or friend to help better our collective lives and community. And I would want to believe that someone out there might do the same for my family or friend one day. First, let me say that I am so inspired by the volunteer work, dedication and spirit that most of you reading this blog probably possess. You truly do inspire me by your heart!

I volunteer because I can’t imagine what our community would look like if we didn’t help each other out. And I know that every time I am out at a project, that I am working alongside someone’s parent or sibling or child or friend to help better our collective lives and community. And I would want to believe that someone out there might do the same for my family or friend one day.

]]> By: Pam Narvett http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/whyvolunteer/comment-page-1/#comment-76 Pam Narvett Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:27:09 +0000 http://www.homedepotfoundation.org/blog/?p=214#comment-76 I believe that by doing these projects we make a huge impact on the lives of others. A one day project on our part can create something that people in the community can enjoy for many years to come. It's a win win situation because the people working on the project feel good that they can help the community and the community is so appreciative of what we are doing for them. There is no better feeling than completing a project and seeing the joy on the faces of the recipients. I believe that by doing these projects we make a huge impact on the lives of others. A one day project on our part can create something that people in the community can enjoy for many years to come. It’s a win win situation because the people working on the project feel good that they can help the community and the community is so appreciative of what we are doing for them. There is no better feeling than completing a project and seeing the joy on the faces of the recipients.

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