On June 25th, iNET Interactive held its first annual iNET Cares Day. The concept originated from a collaborative brainstorming effort at iNET’s 2008 Hack Day, a day to work on prototypes, pet projects, ideas, new tools and new plans. One idea that resonated with the team was to focus on giving back to our communities. After several planning sessions, iNET Cares Day became a reality.
For those in iNET’s West Chester office, the 2009 iNET Cares Day was held at The Wellness Community in Blue Ash, Ohio. The Wellness Community is part of an international nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people affected by cancer enhance their health and well-being through participation in a professional program of emotional support, education and hope. All services are offered at no cost to cancer patients and their loved ones. The Wellness Community offers a wide array of support and education services including support groups; classes in various mind/body stress management techniques such as yoga, tai chi, Lebed, and healing touch; educational speakers and seminars; healthy cooking classes; community gatherings; and more.
Although it was a blistering hot and humid day in Cincinnati, iNET provided The Wellness Community with general outdoor maintenance including yard work and weed pulling. Linda Brandin, Volunteer Coordinator at The Wellness Community stated, “On behalf of the board members, staff, volunteers, our participants and their families, thank you iNET for taking the time to beautify a place that means so much to the recovery of cancer patients.”
Remote employees participated as well. iNET team members in Kalamazoo, Michigan volunteered their time at the local SPCA with four homeless dogs. Dennis Johnson, iNET’s Community Coordinator, and his wife Lois, a moderator with WebhostingTalk, shared their time at a park with their new canine friends. Dennis commented, “these creatures are in situations they didn’t create. And I’m sure their former providers would be relieved to know that they are being cared for.”
We are all looking forward to iNET Cares Day 2010!
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