We are excited to kick off the InspereX Season of Giving!  Over the next few weeks, we invite you to join us in making a meaningful impact on our community by participating in the initiatives below aimed at alleviating hardships and giving back during the holiday season.  This is also a great opportunity to coalesce with your InspereX Olympics teammates to do some good as a team and earn some points while you’re at it (details on that at the end of this email…keep reading)!!

Ways You Can Give…

Holiday Food Drive

The holidays can be a challenging time for many families, especially when it comes to putting food on the table. To assist local families, our Delray Beach office will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to Boca Helping Hands.

You can help by either 1) Donating non-perishable food via the box in the large kitchen or 2) Making a Cash Donation via the Boca Helping Hands website.  Additional details around our food drive can be found here.

• Not in Delray?  Find your local food bank HERE through Feeding America and make a cash or food donation.

Holiday Toy Drive

Donating toys brings joy to children in need, supports families, teaches generosity, fosters community spirit, and makes a lasting impact.  In Delray, we are once again partnering with the Delray Beach Police Department for their annual toy drive.

You can help by either: 1) Bringing in a new, unwrapped toy (targeted to age 5-16) to the Delray office and dropping it off in the large white gift box at the front desk by December 16th, 2) Ordering an item from the Toy Drive’s Amazon Wish List by December 16^th by clicking HERE or  3) Making a cash donation to the toy drive via check or Zelle.  Additional details around our toy drive can be found here.

• Not in Delray?  Find your local Toys for Tots program HERE through the Marine Corps Reserve.

Adopt a Family Program

The InspereX Delray office has again partnered with the Touch A Heart Foundation to adopt in-need families this holiday season.  As part of this effort, we have received the “wish lists” of holiday gifts and household items from a couple of amazing local families who have fallen on tough times.  In all cases, the family was nominated by a caseworker and vetted by TAH.  Please reach out to the HR team ([email protected]) for more information on adopting a family, or check out available families HERE. 

Submit a Holiday Recipe

‘Tis the season for festive flavors! Share your favorite holiday dish or drink recipe with us by November 29^th by sending to [email protected] or posting to your Olympic Teams channel. Pictures are encouraged!  All recipes will be featured in our holiday newsletter (and will be eligible for Olympic points).  Let’s celebrate the holidays together and discover new culinary delights!

Thanksgiving Potluck

Anyone in the Delray office on Thursday, November 21^st is welcome to participate in our annual Thanksgiving potluck luncheon!  We’ll provide the bird and some Thanksgiving basics…but in the spirit of the first Thanksgiving, we would appreciate the contributions of one of your family favorites (a veggie, side, salad, dessert, etc.).  Details to follow via a separate email.

We appreciate your generosity this holiday season.  Every act of kindness, no matter how small, has the potential to make a significant difference in someone’s life.

…And What We are Giving You in Return

While donating food, toys, time, and money is an act that greatly benefits our communities and brings joy to families in need, we’re excited to add a little extra incentive this year.  Olympic points are available for participation in each event, and will be awarded as follows:

• INDIVIDUAL POINTS
  • One (1) point will be awarded at the individual level for completing the first four activities listed.  Note that points for the food and toy drives will be awarded based on your participation in the drive and NOT per item donated.
  • Two (2) points will be awarded for participation by participating in a local community event such as a Turkey Trot, serving holiday meals, participating in a holiday parade, etc.  Please submit proof of participation in the event no later than Wednesday, December 4^th
  • Each individual may earn a maximum of five (5) individual points across activities.
• TEAM POINTS
  • Any team with 80% participation (i.e., 80% of your team members contribute to at least one thing outlined above) will receive an additional 15 points toward their team point balance.

Additionally, later this week, we’ll be sharing details via email around how we’ll be giving you the opportunity to share your InspereX pride.  A pop-up store may be involved.  Keep an eye out!

Questions?  Reach out to the HR Team via your Olympic Teams Channel or by email at [email protected].