Acts of Kindness: The Maven Pay It Forward Initiative 2021

The Pay it Forward Initiative

Estimated Read Time: 2 minutes

Intended Audience: Maven Collective Clients, Non-Profit Organizations, Charity Organizations 

The world has had a tough couple of years, and we have all seen how much we need to unite as a community to uplift spirits and not lose heart. When times get tough, the tough get doing. With the same spirit, Maven Collective Marketing is delighted to present its Pay It Forward initiative this holiday season.

Every year, the Mavens get together to support incredible organizations and charities to help them in their endeavor of supporting those in need. We are so proud to share the ten chosen organizations this year!

Why We Do What We Do

maven collective marketing - founder and principal
Erica Hakonson
Principal & B2B Marketing Maven

Pay It Forward 2021: Selected Charities

Unicef - Give A Vax Program

Unicef has been tasked to procure and deliver over 2 billion vaccines to health workers and people in lower-income countries. By donating to the ‘Give a Vaccine Program’ we’ve helped with the distribution and accessibility of the COVID-19 vaccine for people around the world.

Cathy FitzGerald
B2B Senior Digital Strategist

Fistula Foundation

Fistula Foundation is an international organization that supports women with cost-effective surgery to help them overcome an injury that occurs during childbirth. This year with the Pay It Forward Initiative, we were able to fund a complete restorative surgery for a woman in need.

Women for Afghan Women (WAFW)

The WAFW organization aims to protect and provide essential services to women suffering from afflictions and rights violations through the unstable situation in Afghanistan.

Indian Residential School Survivor Society (IRSSS)

The IRSSS is a provincial organization with a 20-year of history of providing essential services to Indian residential school survivors and their families through health and cultural support.

Maven Collective Marketing Marketing Strategist - Arianna Ardenne
Arianna Ardenne
B2B Marketing Strategist

World Central Kitchen

Nourishing and supporting communities through healthy, hot meals is the mission of the World Central Kitchen. The critical work the World Central Kitchen provides is emergency food relief to those that need a helping hand in the face of disaster around the world.

Crisis Centre of Canada

A national network of existing distress, crisis, and suicide prevention line services, Crisis Centre of Canada addresses the gaps in mental health services by supporting individuals across the country.

Maven Collective Marketing Digital Marketing Strategist - Melissa Battista
Melissa Battista
Digital Marketing Strategist

Squamish Helping Hands

Squamish Helping Hands has created a supportive community that provides food, housing, sustainable funding and encourages individuals with professional support and community connection right in the community that Maven Collective Marketing is headquartered.

Nature Conservation of Canada

A non-profit conservation organization, Nature Conservation of Canada, has helped protect 35 million acres across the country. By protecting the most precious natural places, the organization protects the beauty and integrity of the great white North.

BC Children's Hospital Foundation

BC Children’s Hospital Foundation strives to provide the best healthcare imaginable for children through its acute care center, research institute, mental health facility, and rehabilitation center.

Ronald McDonald House BC

The Ronald McDonald House BC delivers housing to over 2,000 families per year that are far from home when receiving care for children’s illnesses and major medical procedures. The house is a place of healing and provides comfort to families in tough times with the chance to be present with their loved ones.

Maven Collective Marketing Digital Specialist - Samridhi Sharma
Samridhi Sharma
B2B Digital Marketing Specialist

Learn More to Pay It Forward

We are grateful to have the ability to help these organizations and support their heroic missions. We are always looking for new opportunities to support outstanding organizations that deliver services to make the world a better place and radically change lives for the better. If you would like to learn more about our contributions or provide a tip about an organization we should donate to, please feel free to reach out to us at mavens@mavencollectivemarketing.com.

‘Paying It Forward’: A Simple Act of Sublime Pleasure

Maven Collective Marketing's Annual Pay It Forward Initiative

Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes

Intended Audience: Maven Collective Clients, Non-Profit Organizations, Charity Organizations 

With all the challenges that have arisen this year, 2020 will be, if nothing else, a year to remember. Thankfully, as we approach the holiday season and settle into the dark nights, it’s time for us to uphold our favorite tradition – Maven Collective Marketing’s Annual Pay It Forward Initiative.

What is the 'Pay It Forward Initiative'?

At Maven Collective Marketing, we truly believe in giving back and paying it forward. So, we developed the Paying It Forward Initiative as a way of showing our appreciation to organizations that are working tirelessly to make the world better, kinder, and safer.

 

Every year, the Mavens at Maven Collective Marketing select a collection of local, national and international charities to support. This year, we have supported 13 amazing organizations (over double the number we gave to last year, wahoo!).

 

Here are some thoughts from the Mavens on this year’s ‘Pay It Forward Initiative’ and the charities they have selected:

Why Mavens 'Pay It Forward'

Erica Hakonson Maven Collective Marketing Principal & Founder
Erica Hakonson - Maven Collective Marketing Principal & Founder

Pay It Forward Initiative 2020: Selected Charities

Here is further information about the wonderful organizations our team has chosen to support this year and the work that they do to make the world better for all of us.

Fistula Foundation

Fistula is an injury that occurs during childbirth. It has largely been eradicated across the developed world but is still devastating the lives of women in the poorest of countries. The Fistula Foundation aims to “treat obstetric fistula with cost-effective, restorative surgery.” This year, our donation through the Maven Collective Marketing Pay It Forward Initiative sponsored a full Fistula Surgery for an individual.

 

Find out more about Fistula Foundation >

Nature Conservancy of Canada

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada’s leading national land conservation organization. They work to protect Canada’s most precious natural places and have helped to protect 14 million hectares across the country since they began in 1962. Their mission is to lead and inspire others to join them in creating a legacy for future generations through conservation across Canada. Since our team of Mavens are dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, we proudly support land conservation to keep the wild, wild.

 

Find out more about Nature Conservancy of Canada >

Squamish Helping Hands

Since 2006, Squamish Helping Hands has been providing food and shelter programs within the Sea to Sky communities. Every year they serve an average of 35,000 meals to those in need, as well as providing 12,660 brown bag school lunches and 3,000 shelter stays. Their vision is to end homelessness and hunger in our community, to “create a community that assumes respect and dignity for all of its members”.

 

Find out more about Squamish Helping Hands >    

Charity Water

Charity Water is a non-profit organization that brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries. To date, they have funded water projects to support over 11 million people around the world. 

 

Find out more about Charity Water >

North Shore Connexions Society 

North Shore Connexions Society has been fostering an environment of inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities for more than 60 years. They provide programs and services which support the development and empowerment of adults, children and families. Plus, they advocate for a full range of community-based services to support their participants’ needs. 

 

Maven Collective Marketing Senior Marketing Strategist
Cathy FitzGerald - Senior Marketing Strategist

The Bloom Group

The Bloom Group supports the most vulnerable people in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside through the provision of housing, health and social services. Their vision is to help build strong and resilient communities where everyone has adequate housing and health care, and where “everyone is supported to live with a sense of self-worth and self-determination”.

 

Find out more about The Bloom Group >

St Mark & St Philopateer

St Mark & St Philopateer church relies on donations to host weekly services and provide community services such as providing food for those that are vulnerable and living with food insecurity.

 

Find out more about St Mark & St Philopateer >

Marketing Consultant at Maven Collective Marketing
Fady Azmy - Digital Marketing Maven

Plan International 

Plan International is a development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. They work tirelessly to empower children young people and communities to make vital changes that tackle the root causes of discrimination against girls and support the safe and successful progression of children from birth to adulthood. 

 

Find out more about Plan International >

Downtown Eastside Women's Centre

The Downtown Eastside is home to many vulnerable populations including those who are homeless, mentally ill, and or with addictions. But, it is also a place known for creativity, community and tenacity in the face of stigma. The Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre is a safe space for women where they can access resources, take refuge, and grow together.

 

Find out more about the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter >

Maven Collective Marketing Marketing Consultant
Andreanna Mazereeuw - Digital Marketing Maven

ElderDogs

ElderDog Canada is an organization dedicated to ageing people, ageing dogs, and the importance of the connection they enjoy. They assist and support older adults in the care and well-being of their canine companions so they can keep them at home with them for as long as possible.

 

Find out more about ElderDogs Canada >

Maven Collective Marketing Digital Marketing Consultant
Arianna Ardenne - Digital Marketing Maven

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank

The Greater Vancouver Food Banks mission is simple: provide healthy food to those in need. Since starting out in 1983, the food bank has grown significantly and now provides assistance to approximately 8,500 people weekly across Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster and the North Shore.

 

Find out more about the Greater Vancouver Food Bank >

Maven Collective Marketing digital marketing consultant
Katie McCourt - Digital Marketing Maven

Crisis Centre of Canada

Crisis Services Canada provide suicide prevention and support to people across Canada. Their services are nationally available via toll-free phone or text, making them easily accessible to anyone that is thinking about, or has been affected by suicide.

 

Find Out More About Crisis Services Canada >

Ella Dinsey Digital Marketing Maven
Ella Dinsey - Digital Marketing Maven

Want to learn more?

If you’d like to learn more about Maven Collective Marketing or our Pay It Forward Initiative, we’d love to hear from you! Please don’t hesitate to reach out at maven@mavencollectivemarketing.com.