2022 Community Impact Award – Entry 2

Community outreach is a big part of our mission statement and paramount importance to Members 1st. There is an entire division in this area to meet the outreach needs of the community, and it is a central focal point of the Marketing department’s annual budget. Members 1st feel a moral obligation to support the community, not with logos and sponsorships, but with significant involvement, presence, and support from its associates. Associates know that when they join Members 1st, they are entering a corporate culture of community involvement and support, which is an expectation of their role. All associates must participate in a minimum of two community or charitable events as part of their annual review. They are given time away from their regular duties to immerse themselves in these opportunities within different communities fully. We are happy to report that many of our associates have decided to attend or volunteer at more events than required. The best part about this culture is that the associates get involved in local causes they are passionate about and let their managers and supervisors know what they are involved with and support. It is almost certain that if there is a community event or cause, Members 1st will be there in person to support it.