01/30/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/29/2025 20:46
Jan. 20, 2025, marked Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and the 30th anniversary of its commemoration as a National Day of Service. During the week leading up to the national holiday, Pathward honored Dr. King's legacy with our Volunteer Week on Jan. 13 -17. Thanks to the team leading Pathward's Community Impact Program and the SCALE (Serving Communities and Linking Employees) and BELIEVE (Black Employees Leading in Inclusion, Excellence, Vision, and Education) Employee Resource Groups, there were many in-person and virtual volunteer events where employees could volunteer to give back to their communities and beyond.
Throughout the week, more than 150 Pathward employees volunteered at events with 18 beneficiary organizations in 13 cities across the U.S.
"We joined efforts with BELIEVE to spotlight the essence of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. What a great way to get together to honor his legacy and serve our communities in any way we can," said SCALE Chair, Gabriela Bastidas Lee, who shared this quote from Dr. King, "Everybody can be great… because anybody can serve."
"MLK Volunteer Week offers us an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy by giving back to our communities and promoting the values of equality, service, and justice that he championed. By volunteering, we actively contribute to creating a more inclusive and compassionate society, just as Dr. King envisioned. MLK Volunteer week reminds us that each of us has the power to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others," said BELIEVE Vice Chair, Favourite Ndlovu, who shared this quote from Dr. King, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
Through Pathward's Community Impact Program, full-time employees can:
Learn more about Pathward's social commitment, Community Impact Program and more at https://www.pathward.com/about-us/esg/.