We’re all in it together: How Qcify gives back
Raf Peeters
CEO & Founder at Qcify, Forbes Next 1000 Honoree, Forbes Technology Council Member
Like every business, we are looking to make a profit. But we also believe in giving back. That’s why we are going to donate $1,000 for every machine we sell from now until the end of the year to people affected by the California wildfires. Here’s our take on making an impact:
Doing our part
At Qcify we always want to give back to society or to our industry by supporting our community as well as initiatives that are close to our hearts. It’s true that we’re a business, not a charity. At the same time, we believe that every company should contribute to positive change whenever they get the chance, whether it be through sponsorships, donations or volunteer work. If we all take responsibility and do our part we can create a big impact together.
It’s natural that fewer people want to donate these days because they might be going through tough times themselves. But the people who are in need are taking a double hit now because of that: climate change, hunger, poverty and raging wildfires didn’t take a break for corona, and they can’t wait for it to pass. Even more reason for people who are in a position to do so have to give a little extra right now.
Investing in the future
Qcify is a future-focused company, so we are always looking to create an impact that takes us further than today. Two areas that we feel strongly about and think are important for the future are youth sports and the environment. Supporting youth sports by covering equipment and facility costs helps even the playing field for young athletes with fewer means. For those with big dreams of going pro, it gives them the early training they need. The rest get a chance to learn teamwork and have some healthy fun, which will serve them wherever life takes them.
The environment is what the next generations are inheriting from us. We have a solemn duty to pass it on in the best possible condition. That’s why we’ve raised money for the Pollinator Partnership to promote the health of pollinating insects, and ultimately almond growers. Right now we’re focusing on helping people affected by the wildfires that have devastated California over the past months, but we always have our animal friends in mind as well. That’s why we donated to help animals that suffered in the Australian forest fires early this year. Because we’re all connected, and we’re all in this world together. Whether you can give time or money, a little or a lot, it ultimately benefits us all.
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4 年Great initiative Raf!