CG Season of Giving

As we enter the Season of Giving, we are excited to share a variety of meaningful ways you can make an impact in your community this December. Participation is completely optional, as we know many of you already give generously throughout the year, but we wanted to highlight opportunities for us to give back together as offices and teams. Any employee or family member can participate in any of these locations, whether remotely or in person. Just reach out to the team members listed below to find out how you can help. Please keep in mind the early deadlines on some donations to ensure gifts and contributions can be delivered in a timely manner. Curious about last year’s efforts? Check out the recap here.

Below are the initiatives happening across our CG offices and how you can get involved.

Eden Prairie Office The Eden Prairie office is partnering again with Hospitality House Youth Development to support the Christmas with Dignity event. Families can purchase gifts at ten cents on the dollar, helping make the holidays special while preserving dignity and choice. Thank you to Cal and Kyle Simmons and their families for volunteering to help set up. How to contribute: • Financial contributions: Deposit checks in the box at the front desk or send checks to the EP office attention Sophie. • Gift donations: Drop off unwrapped gifts in the large red donation box in the lobby. A list of most needed items is here. • All money collected will be matched. Deadline: December 5th Contact: Cal Simmons with questions.

Monticello Office The Monticello office is partnering with Monticello High School’s Giving Tree to provide gifts for more than 20 students this holiday season. Wish items include winter coats, shoes, hats, and fun gifts. Some of the gifts are a bit pricey, so feel free to team up with a partner or a group. If you'd prefer to contribute financially instead, you can Venmo @Amanda4888 any amount and she will purchase the gifts using the pooled funds. Please send her an email so she can keep track. How to contribute • Sign up to select a gift here. Deadline: Return all items unwrapped to the Monticello office by December 12th at 9 am. Money contributions are due by 11/28. Contact: Amanda Vagle
 

‍Kansas Office The Kansas team is partnering with Drumm Farm Center for Children to support the Compass Youth Program, which helps young adults in need. The office is collecting monetary donations to pool together, match with CG funds, and then purchase gifts from their wish list. Most of their items needed are basic home cleaning supplies and gift cards for Uber, QT, DoorDash, Grocery stores etc. Deadline: to contribute November 28th Contact: Alyssa Blake

New Ulm Office The New Ulm office is partnering with Ivy House, a 24/7 crisis nursery providing care for children ages 0 to 10 whose families are facing crisis or stress. The office is collecting monetary donations to pool together, match with CG funds, and then purchase gifts from their wish list. Deadline to contribute: December 8th Contact: Ashton Sabatino

Austin Office The Austin team is collecting funds to match with CG to buy items from their wish list for Safe Austin, which helps provide shelter and resources for victims of various forms of abuse. Javier is the leader of the team at the office and is taking donations via Venmo is @jcastaneda1105. Deadline: December 10th Contact: Javier Castañeda

San Antonio Office The San Antonio office has collected donations that will be matched by CG. The team plans to deliver the check to Meals on Wheels San Antonio and volunteer as a group on December 2nd. Meals on Wheels San Antonio serves more than 4,000 clients each weekday across Bexar and surrounding counties, providing nourishment and support that helps individuals remain safe and independent. More information can be found at mowsatx.org. Cade Johnson is leading that team this year.

Alexandria Office Dave Deterding from the Alexandria office has made a donation to The Windmill Project in support of their upcoming Christmas event. The Windmill Project has supported families of children with disabilities and special needs since the early 2000s. It began through a federal grant and later became a nonprofit run by parent volunteers focused on peer support and community connection. The organization now provides sensory-friendly events and helps families access resources. Additional information is available on their website.

Waite Park Office More details will be shared soon. Or feel free to donate to another office’s activity. Contact: Brandon Boelter

Chicago Office More information will be announced soon. Or feel free to donate to another office’s activity. Contact: Chuck Mazzanti

Thank you for helping share the CG spirit of giving this season, whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading kindness.

CG Charity Committee Cal Simmons Mady Sheets Amanda Vagle Brandon Boelter Ashton Sabatino Alyssa Blake Derek Heaton Matt Warren