How did your company get involved with Sharing Life?

Word of mouth from our employees, we have employee volunteer program and they are always looking for opportunities.

What role does your team play when volunteering with us, and what does it typically involve?
Helping clients carry groceries, building care packages, doing client intake, we have done pretty much everything.

What does your group find most rewarding about volunteering at Sharing Life?
Helping the need, giving back to the community. Seeing the families with kids and being able to help them at is really rewarding and humbling.

How long has your group/company been active in the local community?
NFM has been active at least 10 years here in North Texas, and we have been active in other communities since NFM’s founding.

Does your team have a favorite memory or experience from volunteering with Sharing Life?
The Sharing Life staff has been so welcoming and helpful. The sheer volume of families that you see is something I will always remember.

Besides volunteering at Sharing Life, what are some activities your team enjoys doing together?
Our employees are among our most valuable assets, and we take pride in offering volunteer time off to support organizations focused on: animal protection and welfare, addressing food insecurity, enhancing community and neighborhood development, and promoting civil rights and social action.
We engage in various volunteer activities, such as assisting at food pantries and crafting blankets for those without shelter. We are continually seeking new opportunities to volunteer.

What’s something unique about your team/company that most people wouldn’t guess?
Nebraska Furniture Mart is committed to strengthening the communities that we call home.
That’s why we’re passionate about forging dedicated partnerships in each region and seeking out volunteer opportunities for our staff. We don’t have four locations, we have four communities. Our company is made up of people who live and work in the community and we’re invested in seeing those communities thrive.
Full time staff gets 40 hours of paid time off a year to volunteer in the community for causes closes to their hearts. Part time staff gets 20 hours a year.