In an increasingly global world, SiteCare, a virtual company with team members spread across continents, has discovered a unique way to bridge the distance between its employees and give back to the communities in which they live. SiteCare’s Charitable Contributions Program is a testament to one of our core values: Care.
Bringing About Change, One Microbonus at a Time
Recognizing each other’s work is a cornerstone of our team’s culture. We use Bonusly, a platform that allows team members to recognize their peers by giving micro bonuses to each other for excellent work. Every team member receives a monthly stipend they can use to reward teammates for excellent work or for going the extra mile.
Over the last few months, we’ve adjusted these bonuses to incorporate a community-giving component. Each time a team member gives a micro bonus, they can also choose to support the recipient’s selected charitable organization. When a message of recognition includes the recipient’s charity hashtag, SiteCare matches the micro bonus, dollar for dollar, and donates it to the specified organization.
For example, “+20 @Byron, for setting a tremendous example of showing up every day for the SiteCare mission. #empowerothers #excellence #BigCityMountaineers,” meant that both Byron and his charity each received twenty dollars.
Impacting Communities in Our Own Backyards
Our team members, scattered from South Africa to the Philippines, Pakistan to the United States, and beyond, chose charities that positively impact their communities.
Here’s a brief look at some of the organizations we’ve supported in the last quarter:
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: This society is dedicated to working towards a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and myeloma and improving the quality of life of patients and their families.
- Next for Autism: Transforms nationally available services for people with autism by strategically designing, launching, and supporting innovative programs.
- Border Collie Rescue: This NGO is committed to rescuing and rehabilitating Border Collie dogs facing abandonment or euthanasia.
- Groundworks Collaborative: Provides ongoing support to Vermont families and individuals facing housing and food insecurities.
- iKhaya Le Themba: Offers holistic care to children and families impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
- Electronic Frontier Foundation: Defends civil liberties in the digital world, championing user privacy, free expression, and innovation.
- Shaukat Khanum Memorial Hospital: A cancer hospital and research center in Pakistan which provides free care to thousands.
- Protection of Animal Welfare Society (PAWS): Works to alleviate animal suffering through rescue, rehabilitation, and education.
- The Counselling Hub: Provides affordable mental health services to patients in South Africa.
- Doctors Without Borders: Delivers international emergency medical aid to people affected by conflict, epidemics, disasters, or exclusion from healthcare.
- American Civil Liberties Union: Works to defend and preserve individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the United States.
- Society for Protection against Cruelty to Animals (SPCA): This organization protects and enhances the lives of animals through adoption, rescue, spay/neuter programs, and public education.
- Sinag Kalinga, A Home For Those Who Have None: Aims to provide homes and basic necessities for homeless individuals and families in the Philippines.
- Big City Mountaineers: Provides wilderness mentoring expeditions for under-resourced urban youth.
- Oklahoma Humane Society: Works to enhance the well-being of animals and enrich the lives of people in Oklahoma.
- National Ability Center: Empowers individuals of all abilities by building self-esteem, confidence, and lifetime skills through sports, recreation, and educational programs.
Each micro bonus and subsequent match from SiteCare contribute to the fantastic work these organizations are doing worldwide.
Fostering A Culture of Recognition and Community Support
Since starting the program in 2022, we’ve noticed a significant uptick in peer recognition, fostering an even stronger camaraderie and team spirit as our employees go out of their way to support each other’s chosen charities. To date, we’ve contributed almost $3,500 to various charitable organizations worldwide, with each donation made in the team member’s honor.
Why It Matters
What sets this initiative apart is that it’s a testament to the power of peer-to-peer recognition for outstanding work performed. It’s a shining example of how businesses can simultaneously support their employees and the communities in which they live.
By sharing our Charitable Contributions program, we hope to inspire other companies; every contribution can have a positive impact, no matter how small. We believe that together, we can give back to our communities and take a small step toward making the world a better place.
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