Since National Volunteer
Month is in full swing, it seems like the perfect time to speak a little bit
about volunteering and share some of the ways in which we are getting involved
within the community. Over the past few months, the C. Pharr & Company team
has had various opportunities to participate in different volunteer events that
have been both gratifying and knowledgeable experiences. In hopes of spreading
the good cheer and encouraging others to become more active in the community, check
out some of the events we’ve participated in below:
Pro-Am Day- Pro-Am Day is part of the many public relations career
opportunities that PRSA-Dallas provides to young students, and our company was
more than happy to join in on the experience. We hosted a college student for
the morning, providing her with information on the day-to-day lives of a PR
professional. We also gave the student an opportunity to work on a PR
assignment, giving her a better understanding of the dynamics of our day-to-day
work environment.
Woodrow Wilson High School Presentations-A few of the C. Pharr team
members visited as guest speakers at Woodrow Wilson High School
and gave 40 minute presentations on public relations to freshman, sophomores
and juniors within the Academy of Finance. At the campus, the team spoke about
the history of PR, how it works and showed some visuals that we use on a weekly
basis such as clip books and social media road maps. We were also able to assist
the students by answering their questions regarding a current business project
they are working on.
The New Room- As part of our company’s aim to participate in more
volunteer opportunities throughout the year, one of our team members organized
a special afternoon of volunteering at The New Room, an after-school program
for under privileged children in grades K-6. The New Room also hosts weekly
worship programs and is home to Feed
Lake Highlands food distribution, a faith-based program that collaborates
with neighbors and neighborhood organizations to provide food and other
assistance to the residents of the Lake Highlands community in Dallas. At The
New Room, we provided the children with a healthy snack, assisted them with
their homework, played educational games and spoke to them about the importance
of education in their future.
Bizwomen Mentoring Monday- Cynthia Pharr Lee, founder of C. Pharr
& Company, recently participated in Dallas Business Journal’s Bizwomen
Mentoring Monday event, which offered attendees the opportunity to choose from
more than 30 mentors for five minute one-on-one coaching sessions. Cynthia was
available throughout the event to provide individuals with her vast knowledge in
the professional world and shared some of her most memorable learning moments
and leadership lessons.
We sincerely hope our
efforts encourage you to get out there and help the community; even the
smallest efforts can make the greatest difference in someone’s life!
Post contributed by Laura Puig
Post contributed by Laura Puig
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