We’ve highlighted a couple of times when someone, or a
particular group, has done something that’s never been done before. For
example, we created a new verb and
highlighted when another
group was approaching it. We then let everyone know when a group changed
our minds about being perfect, #perfectionschecklist. Schneider is one of these groups who’s done
something a bit different. Something arguably even more spectacular.
What’s the keyword here: arguably or spectacular? They both
play a major role. It’s not 100% agreed upon, but it’s also important that it’s
spectacular. While we’re not huge into baseball, we think it’d be something
like, what’s more spectacular – an in-the-park home run OR a grand slam? To do
some research, we asked a few people on the train where it was quickly debated.
“Well, you have to be very fast.”
“First you’d have to get everyone on base.”
The overall skills vs. the amount of points. In our opinion,
what Schneider has done
is as valuable and rare as getting an ‘in-the-park grand slam.’ If there even is
such a thing.
First Base. Coming to
the Chicago
Volunteer Expo and making cards. Although there were hundreds of nonprofits
at the Chicago
Volunteer Expo (CVE), many stopped
by to make some cards for our kids. We’re sure the CVE team is thankful too
since Schneider is helping
them move up a level on our site!
Second Base. Hosting an
event. These days this is a bit more common, but still we’re impressed that
they stepped up and held multiple events. There are many times when people hear
about our organization and plan to make cards, but don’t necessarily follow
through. With Schneider we
received 9 different packages within 6 months. Also, they’ve been quality cards
since one of them made it into the OVERALL Top 10 and was selected by a family.
(You Are Clawsome Card)
Third Base.
Coming to the hospital. A triple is very impressive in baseball, just
like taking the time to travel to Lurie Children’s Hospital. Since Schneider is
now a diamond participant, we set up a Cardz WITH Kidz event up for them at
Lurie Children’s Hospital. They sent a team of volunteers and were able to
fully engage the patients, families and staff.
Rounding
the Base/Making it Home. What no group has done, Volunteering Behind the Scenes.
The fun parts of Cardz for Kidz! are using the markers and glitter to make the
encouraging cards AND potentially handing out the cards to children. The not so
fun part, the behind the scenes section, is sorting through the packages and
helping us count the cards that come in, proofing to make sure they’re
appropriate for our kids, taking the pictures, and packaging them up.
Thankfully Schneider left from
their full days at work and helped us with the entire process. We were so
impressed on this side, so we even had to brag about it to some of the other
volunteers and board members!
(screenshot of the text so you know it’s authentic!)
Grand Slam.
In-Depth Contributions. We’ve touched on all the steps they’ve done, but
did not highlight how they’ve gone above and beyond during each one of those
steps. For example, during one of the volunteer shifts some of their team
members made a video about why they liked the Chicago Volunteer Expo. That’s
never been done before. Another example is how they reached out asking all the
languages we need and are going to put something together to make it easier for
their team to make cards for kids in multiple languages.
In-the-Park.
Speed. Like the debate about baseball on the train, we’re impressed with
the speed of our volunteers at Schneider. There are some groups who take a year
or more to get to the diamond level on our site. With Schneider they were able
to get multiple offices to join in and get up to the diamond level within 6
months. Based on this speed and participation we’re sure they could get around
the bases!
We’ll forever be impressed with how Schneider contributed in 2018 and how we
feel they’re now a permanent partner. When we asked some of their volunteers
about participating here’s what she said,
“I love Cardz for Kidz!
I have been creating cards since it was brought to our organization. I find joy
in getting creative with the creation of the cards but, I LOVE knowing that it
will bring a smile to a child!”
-Hillary Hubertz!
No matter how the debate ended up on the train in terms of
what’s the most impressive act in baseball, Schneider has it covered in our terms since
they successfully did both. It’s no surprise, but with Schneider’s help we can say that their
assistance has been SHIPPED ALL AROUND since
they’ve covered all parts of our organization and are helping us grow.
#shippedallaround #upliftingspirits
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