The Los Angeles Business Journal hosted its annual Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards event, honoring the amazing work of the nonprofit community along with the corporate citizens and businesses that support them—from the tireless work of nonprofit leaders, teams and programs, to the efforts of individuals and companies who donate their time, funds and efforts to improve the communities they serve. The event featured a fascinating keynote presentation by Alex Wilson, co-founder of The Giving Block, as well as a spirited and insightful panel discussion bringing together some of Los Angeles’ most insightful nonprofit decision-makers.
“With all that is going on in the world, corporate philanthropy—and the spirit of generosity in general—play an even more important societal role than ever,” wrote Josh Schimmels, CEO & Publisher, of the Los Angeles Business Journal. “There are many important and meaningful organizations right here in Los Angeles County doing incredibly important work and we have taken the opportunity to thank and celebrate some of the very best of them with our Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards.”
The Agency was among the leading L.A. companies nominated for an award—and it’s no surprise. In 2021, our community around the globe came together in the spirit of giving, working alongside our charitable partner Giveback Homes. Since its founding in 2013, Giveback Homes has been dedicated to creating social change around the world. The Agency was the first real estate brokerage to join the organization on its mission to change lives and build stronger communities. Together, we’ve been creating hope, fundraising, mobilizing teams of volunteers and building homes for families and individuals worldwide. The Agency’s global team of real estate professionals comes together in each market to make a difference and support a wide range of organizations, community events and initiatives through our The Agency Gives campaign. Here are some of our highlights from last year:
Giveback Homes Build Days
From coast to coast, The Agency family donned hard hats and swung hammers to help build homes for families in need. Build days occurred in Park City, Aspen, NorCal, Arizona, D.C. Metro and Los Angeles.
We Love Our City(s)!
The Agency team rolled up their sleeves to clean up beaches, parks and schools in our global cities from L.A. to Aspen, D.C. to Amsterdam, Florida to Maui and Los Cabos.
Over The Edge
The Agency partnered with the Los Angeles Union Rescue Mission for the annual Over the Edge fundraising event, when our team members rappelled from the roof of the Hilton hotel raising $20,000 for people experiencing homelessness.
Other Organizations The Agency Touched Throughout 2021:
Alexandria House
American Red Cross
World Central Kitchen
LA Women’s Shelter
Synergy School
Feeding America
Denver Children’s Home
HeroWork Canada
The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Casa Hogar Cabo
Food Bank of Waterloo Region
If you’d like to support The Agency’s global initiatives, you can do so by making a tax-deductible donation at TheAgencyGives.com. You can find the full list of the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship Awards in its April 25th issue.
