An alternative to workplace gift-giving

Are you stumped when it comes to finding an appropriate way to celebrate the holiday season with your fellow employees?

We were. Some people were uncomfortable with gift exchanges among co-workers. Others thought that by pooling the cash we would have spent on individual gifts, we could give something of real value by contributing to a charity that serves rural people. So that’s what we’re doing.

If you would like to do the same, may we suggest the Heartland Center’s scholarship fund as a recipient? If you choose to do so, a gift from your organization can be designated to assist someone from your home state.

You should be aware that even though we are a nonprofit, all contributions to the Heartland Center are set aside in a special fund that supports leadership training for individuals outside our organization. We do not solicit contributions for our general operations.

We hope you will consider joining with your co-workers this holiday season by helping someone in a small town get the training they need to become effective rural community builders. It really is a gift that keeps on giving.