First Integrity Mortgage Services in St. Louis
By: Christine Elbert
First Integrity Mortgage Services has always been dedicated to building strong communities in Missouri and Illinois. That commitment extends supporting organizations that support our communities. First Integrity has been a longtime supporter of, donating over $15,000 in 2016 and continuing our program of donating $250 to the BackStoppers organization and $500 closing cost credit for every First Responder loan done through our company. We also host an annual Trivia night benefiting the organization.
A company being supportive of organizations is great, but when that commitment to help extends from every employee as well, it’s not hard to understand how proud the employees and the owners are of the type of company they work for. Employees are given a variety of ways to contribute. Every quarter, a new charity is chosen and funds are raised from “casual dress days” and a collection box in the breakroom.
The last quarter of 2016 was focused on Gateway to Hope a local organization that assists Breast Cancer survivors with financial need in a time of crisis, allowing people to concentrate on healing. In October, I was lucky enough to perform in a benefit show for Gateway to Hope at a local club. There is no better feeling than seeing some of my fellow employees and some of their kids show up to support the cause and me. Past organizational support has gone to Autism Speaks to support people with Autism, and TASK, which creates and supports team activities for special needs kids.
Our employees also give their time and money individually by being involved with organizations including Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, the Salvation Army, The LGBT Center of St Louis, St Jude, Habitat for Humanity, the Trevor Project, American Association for Suicide Prevention, and Lydia’s House.
Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Being an employee of First Integrity allows me to do accomplish both at the same time, and to me, that is the greatest gift.
Be sure to follow us on our Facebook and Twitter pages for more information about the organizations we support and the upcoming BackStoppers Trivia night to come.
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