We’re excited to say that on November 13, our client, Paws & Think, received a $50,000 grant from Giving Sum. The Mission of Paws & Think is to enhance the community’s quality of life by using the human-animal bond’s power. The nonprofit provides animal therapy for animal-assisted activities and animal-assisted therapies to youth, seniors, and special needs individuals of all ages. Also, Paws & Think has canine programs that facilitate classes for at-risk youth and teens, helping them to train shelter dogs with positive reinforcement behaviors.
A nonprofit itself, Giving Sum is focused on creating the next generation of philanthropic leaders working together to improve Indianapolis and central Indiana. By combining members’ resources — time, talent, and finances — Giving Sum can multiply the impact that members have on the community and each other. Giving Sum grants 100% of each year’s membership contributions to a not-for-profit organization in Indianapolis working towards change, innovation, and community good. Members commit to combining personal resources with other members’ resources to create a more significant social impact. The three components of the Giving Sum equation that members offer to the community are:
•Time: Members can serve as high-impact volunteers.
•Voice: Members can use their collective voice to advocate for a cause or mission.
•Money: Each member contributes $500 toward a pooled grant fund distributed annually.
Congratulations to Paws & Think! Transform Consulting Group has been working with Paws & Think through IYI Consulting Services to improve its impact in the community by researching best practices for animal-assisted therapy programs and tracking their results through an evaluation plan.
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