How to Participate in Giving Tuesday

We can agree donating your time, energy, or money is possible to do any time of the year. However, some people need another reason or push to gather friends, family or coworkers for one cause. Giving Tuesday is the extra reason to volunteer or donate! December 3, 2019 is a day to devote your energy into giving back. Whether it …

Issues in Gwinnett You Can Help Solve

The holidays are exciting for many of us, but for some it brings on a lot of anxiety and questions. As you prepare for Thanksgiving meals and Christmas presents, we hope you think of those in our community who are not as privileged. There are many issues facing Gwinnett County, and a majority of them are not too large for …

4 Ways to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October

We all know amazing women who have gone through breast cancer, and we have seen the bravery and strength in them. One way we can continue to support the awareness and cure for this disease is through sharing charities and stories of women who are battling or have overcome this cancer. To help get you thinking, walking, and running for …

Nonprofits at Cornerstone Coworking

We’re honored to have members using our space to instill change in our community. Part of Cornerstone’s mission is to be a space where people not only create and imagine new goals, but also make them a reality. While we have a special place in our hearts for our members who are engineers, writers, and technological geniuses, we adore our …

What Serving Others Teaches You

We learned in “The Science Behind Giving Back,” how our brains react to doing good works. Our pleasure switch is flipped when we see how appreciative another person is for the work we’ve done – any people pleasers relate? Although our natural reaction to serving others is great, we cannot rely on this as our only reason to serve. Once …

Making Time to Give Back: Why it’s Important for You and Your Community

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#75bfea” class=”” size=””]“Volunteering in all shapes and forms strengthens our communities, brings people together and provides us with valuable experience and insight.”[/perfectpullquote] Have you ever sat down and thought about the impact you have through donating some food to a local food bank or even buying diapers for foster moms in your area? Try thinking …

The Science Behind Giving Back

Give (v.) – to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow. People always talk about giving back during the holidays–‘tis the season of giving and being thankful, right? Well, yes! While supporting our community isn’t reserved solely for the holiday season, this is the time we are needed even more. Not only is giving back good for our community, it’s …

Partner with National Charitable Organizations: How to Donate for the Season of Giving

This time of year we are drawn toward participating in charitable giving. Helping our community in areas where we’ve been blessed is one of the best ways to provide for those around us, but sometimes it’s difficult to find reliable sources, create time in busy schedules, and donate outside of our budgets. However, limits to time and budget should not …

Giving Instead of Receiving: How to Finally Get Involved in Your Community

[perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#75bfea” class=”” size=””]“Any small business, no matter how successful, can give back. All it takes is a dash of effort and a dollop of creativity.” [/perfectpullquote] About a year ago, I had a conversation with one of our members who said something that plays in my mind every day: “When my family succeeds or gets …

How to Give Back in Gwinnett

The holiday season sparks a desire in all of us to help and give what we can to others, to feel as though we are needed and can have a positive influence in our community. Although this is a great feeling, we don’t always know the next steps to helping our community. There are numerous non-profits, organizations, and shelters in …