Established Giving Back Packs as a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizationDeveloped and implemented one-to-one connection strategy for serving homeless individualsManaged a team of volunteers to achieve organizational goalsSecured funding and partnerships with local businesses and community organizations

Pioneered live video fundraising model through social media to support local restaurants and assist people experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic; raised over $250,00 to support over 200local restaurants and feed over 30,000 peopleCreated Facebook community of over 35,000 people dedicated to community outreachExpanded scope of the group’s work to include a wide variety of efforts including: -Providing support to local low-income children for back-to-school supplies and winter outerwear -Identifying pilot to fly terminally ill child home to Spokane -Distributing 300 Christmas trees to low-income families -Delivering 1,400 donuts to those feeling isolated -Matching donated cars to families in need -Distributing over 30,000 ice cold water bottles and X box fans and air conditioners during record summer heatCoordinated volunteer efforts to provide services to those in needBuilt partnerships with local businesses and organizations to secure funding and resources

Established program to collaborate with social service agencies and provide funding to prevent families from becoming homelessSecured funding through grants as well as partnerships with local businesses and community organizations

Share my story of overcoming homelessness to inspire others to connect with their communityTopics include:Past speeches/audiences:

Created and posted humorous memes and other content related to Spokane on Facebook and Instagram

Managed social media page daily to update the community and donors of current eventsManaged incoming donation checks Communicate with each donor to show appreciation for their donations

Maintained entire campus lawnsTrimmed and pruned trees and bushesAssembled office furniture