Giving back is built into our DNA at Clif Bar & Company, and our volunteer efforts largely focus on giving back in ways that help the planet. That’s probably not surprising, since we’re a company that relies on a clean and healthy environment to grow the ingredients we use in our food, and on the outdoors as a treasured place for us and our adventure-loving consumers to play.
Posts for April, 2018
Apr
30
Posted by aknowles to Corporate Service Council, Employee Volunteer Programs, Corporate Social Responsibility
Apr
25
Posted by aknowles to Daily Point of Light, Women of Worth, Volunteer Stories, Volunteer Recognition
Raised on a farm in an impoverished rural community, Leanne Huebner saw first-hand the impact a college degree had on her own career opportunities. After earning her bachelor's degree, Leanne used her free time to volunteer and plan enrichment days at museums, ballparks, and other sites for underserved foster youth. While these days were fun for the kids involved, Leanne wanted to do more, realizing that access to higher education was the key.
Apr
24
Posted by aknowles to Daily Point of Light, Women of Worth, Volunteer Stories, Volunteer Recognition, Youth Service
In 2008, fifth-grader Cassandra Lin came across an article in the local paper. Due to the recession, the article stated, many families in her hometown of Westerly, Rhode Island, were struggling to heat their homes, and local charities were running out of funds. Cassandra was determined to do something to help.
Apr
21
Posted by aknowles to National Volunteer Week, Daily Point of Light, Volunteer Recognition
The latest data shows that nearly 63 million Americans volunteer annually, giving almost 8 billion hours of time at an estimated $184 billion value. Each year, we shine a light on the people and causes that inspire us to serve, recognizing and thanking volunteers who lend their time, talent and voice to make a difference in their communities.