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DD Web • December 2, 2016
Give Back this Holiday Season With These 6 Utah Charities
For many in our community, the holiday season means family gatherings, bountiful meals, generous gifts and special memories shared with loved ones. But for thousands of Utahns, their reality looks much different. The season represents hardship, suffering and it becomes challenging for them to meet even the most basic needs.
We are fortunate to be surrounded by local companies who are doing extraordinary things for those in need. There are many ways to help them reach their goals, whether it’s through monetary donation, purchasing toys and gifts or time spent volunteering. If your family or company is looking for a way to give back this holiday season, these 6 Utah charities are changing lives for the better and in need of your help.
The Christmas Box House – The Christmas Box House provides a safe haven for children who have been abused, neglected or abandoned. Each holiday season, they launch Project Elf as a meaningful way for businesses, individuals, families to brighten the holidays for these youth. Last year, they served served 3,000 children and teens in need. There are several ways you can help including volunteering, donations or by purchasing gifts on their Wish List.
Sub for Santa – Sub for Santa is a local Christmas charity that provides gifts for children, elderly, and disabled in Utah County. Sub for Santa has partnered with United Way of Utah County for over 35 years and served over 5,100 children last year. You can sign up to sponsor a child or simply make a donation. Sponsors are asked to provide 2-3 new items of clothing, 2 new toys and 3-5 books for each child.
The American Legion Auxiliary – The American Legion Auxiliary in Utah sponsors an annual Gift Shop at the Salt Lake VA Hospital and serves veterans who cannot provide Christmas presents for their families. From December 5-7, veterans can shop for themselves and immediate family members (gifts are wrapped and shipped free of charge). Individuals and companies can purchase gifts, make a donation or volunteer their time at the Gift Shop.
Utah Food Bank – The Utah Food Bank is doing their part to feed the hungry and they provide several ways for the community to contribute. You can donate cans of food, your time at their facility, or money online and in person. You can also host a food drive at your company, school or church. All methods help fight hunger in Utah, and even a small donation helps. The Food Bank can turn a $1 donation into $7.35 worth of goods and services.
The Road Home – Each December, The Road Home, along with YWCA Utah and Volunteers of America, creates a holiday store called Candy Cane Corner which stocks new, unwrapped gifts for thousands of individuals and families in need. You can drop off items at either of their locations (Downtown and Midvale) or the YWCA. Gather your family, friends and co-workers and and shop for items found on their 2016 Wish List and Top Ten Needs List.
Humane Society of Utah – We can’t forget our pets! The Humane Society of Utah is hosting a 2016 Holiday Fund Drive for our local cats and dogs. You can help by supporting lifesaving vaccinations and medical care, nutritious food, safe shelter and a warm welcome into families who come to their rescue. There are so many homeless pets in our community who need our help and a donation will help care for these animals until loving homes can be found for them.
With so much focus on shopping and spending this time of year, there is always something we can give back and the best way to get involved is in our own community. Whether it’s time, donations, food or belongings, come together with your family, your company or your organization to help Utah charities and others in need. Share the love!
-The Novation Title Team
Welcome, 2020! We made it through the first week of the New Year and are already excited for what’s to come in this brand new decade. Anything can happen, and we have so much to create! Whether you’re a fan of long-term resolutions or prefer setting smaller, short-term goals, it feels good to start the year off with a desire to change for the better. If you know us, you know our approach at Novation Title has always been goal-centric, not only within our business but in our personal lives and out in the community. In today’s world where we are constantly connected (and distracted), it’s no wonder that we increasingly find ourselves overwhelmed mentally and physically drained. Often, the issues in everyday life are the ones that prevent us from enjoying the very same everyday life! How can we balance this out? We believe we can do better. That is why we are introducing meditation into our workspace. While meditation has been practiced for over 5,000 years, it is increasingly becoming a necessary way for us to unplug from the modern world. But what, exactly, is it? Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique — such as mindfulness — to train attention and thoughts. Mindfulness is awareness, it is a state of peace. It is being in the present moment, intentional and serene. It is the process of being aware of your thoughts while also disconnecting from them so you can connect within. Connecting within is the highest form of intelligence and results in proven mental, emotional and spiritual health benefits. Here are just a few science-based benefits of meditation: Reduces blood pressure Increases serotonin production that improves mood and behavior Improves immune system Increase in energy levels Lessens stress and anxiety Increases happiness and creativity Clarity and peace of mind Increased memory retention and recall Enhances self-awareness and self-acceptance Each one of us, regardless of gender, age or other factors, undergo daily stress and tension at some level or the other. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce #NovationMeditation into our business and we encourage others to join us this year. We can ALL benefit from improved mental and physical health in 2020. Who’s with us?!
“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” —William Arthur Ward ‘Tis the season for giving! November officially kicks off the holiday season with America’s favorite foodie holiday — Thanksgiving. It is the month where we are once again reminded of all of the things we are thankful for as we gather with family and friends, stuff ourselves with turkey and pumpkin pie, and watch (a lot) of football. It’s fitting, then, that November has been dubbed National Gratitude Month here in the United States. Americans are encouraged to ‘practice gratitude’ which goes beyond just feeling thankful, and actively showing gratitude by giving back. While ideally it is something we should be practicing all year long, people are more likely to give more generously during the holiday season than the rest of the year. According to the annual Holiday Giving Survey conducted by Harris Poll, more than 3 in 5 Americans (63%) typically donate to an organization or charitable cause in the last two months of the year (known as giving season). Americans are among the world’s most generous people, ranking No. 4 out of 140 countries. Utah has consistently ranked the most charitable state in the nation, coming in second this year behind Minnesota. Beyond the obvious benefit of helping and enhancing the lives of others, research shows that practicing daily gratitude can enhance our own moods, decrease stress and drastically improve our overall level of wellbeing. On average, grateful people tend to be happier, healthier, more physically fit, have a higher income and have much more satisfying personal and professional relationships. It’s a win-win for everyone! The easiest way to practice gratitude is to say THANK YOU to someone who has helped you or impacted your life in a positive way or spending time with a loved one who may be lonely or going through a difficult time. Your words and your time are often the best gifts! -The Novation Team
Mission accomplished. Or is it? It is common practice for organizations to summarize their goals and objectives in the form of mission and/or vision statements. For many, they come in the form of a typed out statement hung on a wall, easily forgotten about and only reminded of when a crisis strikes. Or they come in the form of a long-winded, regurgitation of thoughts following a midnight-hour ‘breakthrough’ (see Jerry Maguire). While they are often confused for relaying near identical messages, both serve very different purposes. A mission statement describes what a company wants to do now, and a vision statement outlines what a company wants to be in the future. A mission statement guides the day-to-day operations and decision-making of an organization. It helps in tactical planning and “rallying the troops” around a common short to medium-term goal. A vision statement outlines the long-term view of the organization and why it exists. It attracts people — not just internally but also externally — who believe in the vision of the organization. Your mission, then, brings your vision to life. We believe these statements are the lifeblood of our company. They are something we live and breathe by, because as with anything else, our thoughts become our actions and our actions become our reality. We want our reality to reflect the words written on our walls, the words we use to describe who we are and the words our clients attach to our reputation. To us, they are much more than words. Mission: We believe in making an impact and having purpose within our community. Whether we are protecting real estate investments, giving back to our surroundings or creating opportunity and growth for others. We are here to redefine the experience. Vision: To create an experience that our industry has never seen before . To develop individuals to live by their full potential in all areas of life. To have unlimited growth and make an impact in people’s lives for the better. To empower our team members to dream big so together we can make a difference in our world. Impact. Purpose. Growth. Empower. Create. Dream. These are our words, our actions, our reality, and something we are proud to stand by each and every day. Experience the difference!
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