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Celebrating Leadership, Purpose, and Impact: A Conversation with Rebecca Fontes 

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight one of our own leaders at Common Impact. Not just for this month, but for the changemaker she is every day. Rebecca Fontes, our Chief Partnerships Officer, brings decades of experience and a creative, collaborative spirit to her work, driving …

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Partners for Better Housing turn workshop data into impactful insights with the help of Nielsen volunteers and Common Impact

When you’re in the business of building brighter futures like Partners for Better Housing (PBH) you don’t always have time to stop and measure how far you’ve come. That’s where skills-based volunteering comes in. PBH teamed up with Nielsen volunteers through Common Impact skills-based volunteering programming to tackle a common and critical challenge: proving the …

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How Kayla Works and Unum Group Helped Sakhi for South Asian Survivors Build Resilience 

When a nonprofit like Sakhi for South Asian Survivors (Sakhi) experiences rapid growth, the stakes are high. With expansion comes new challenges—how do you ensure long-term sustainability and adapt to unexpected disruptions? That’s where volunteers like Kayla Works, an Underwriter at Unum Group, come in.  Kayla is a problem solver with a passion for helping …

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The State of Black Arizona Improves Their Earned Revenue Strategy Through Common Impact’s Skills-based Volunteering Program 

When data meets action, transformation happens. That’s exactly what Teniqua Broughton, CEO of The State of Black Arizona (SBAZ), has been championing—using data to drive change and ensure that Black communities across Arizona have a voice in shaping policy, business opportunities, and community development.   As SBAZ approaches its 10th anniversary in 2025, they are preparing …

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Heights Philadelphia is Strengthening Student Pathways with Common Impact and Strategic Corporate Engagement 

Skills-Based Volunteering Projects Spark New Initiatives at Heights Philadelphia  Christen Johnson’s work at Heights Philadelphia is all about opening doors—to education, to careers, and to opportunities that change lives. As associate vice president of advancement, she plays a key role in strengthening the nonprofit’s connections with corporate partners, alumni, and volunteers, ensuring that more students …

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LUCY Outreach and Comcast Volunteers Team Up to Uncover New Funding Opportunities for Camden’s Youth Programs 

For 18 years, LUCY Outreach has been making a difference for kids and teens in Camden, NJ. They offer a safe place where young people can learn, grow, and build confidence, helping them become leaders in their communities while supporting their education, health, and overall well-being. LUCY focuses on serving youth from low-income families and …

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Fenway CDC Enhanced Corporate Engagement Strategy Through Collaboration with Wayfair Volunteers 

For 52 years, Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC) has been improving lives through affordable housing, community programs, and planning initiatives. To enhance its marketing and fundraising efforts, their Resource Development team partnered with Wayfair employees on a transformative skills-based project hosted by Common Impact in 2024.  We spoke with Iris Tan, marketing and development …

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Allstate Foundation’s Skills-Based Volunteering Event Boosts Nonprofit Efforts to End Domestic Violence and Abuse 

The Allstate Foundation, in collaboration with Common Impact, hosted a July flash consulting event—a day dedicated to skills-based volunteering to empower nonprofits focused on preventing domestic violence, and ending the cycle of abuse. More than 90 Allstate employees with expertise in human resources, marketing, program management, and data management came together to support 19 nonprofits …

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How Rebuilding Together North Texas Transforms Homes and Communities 

Rebuilding Together North Texas is dedicated to repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. By providing essential home repairs for low-income homeowners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex—especially for seniors, veterans, and disabled individuals—the organization ensures homes are safe, functional, and sustainable, preserving both the homes and the quality of life for those who live in …

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Transforming Lives Through Fitness: How ICW is Fighting Systemic Racism and Incarceration 

InnerCity Weightlifting (ICW) is on a mission to empower those most affected by systemic racism and mass incarceration. Ian Kilpatrick, Head of Development at ICW since 2018, has used his passion for social justice and fitness to create opportunities and build a supportive community for all.  ICW’s approach is unique. We work with participants throughout …

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