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In 2023, AngeLink<\/a> launched its first “National Community Give Back” initiative. It was a successful day filled with joy as we celebrated National Be An Angel Day across multiple locations in the U.S.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most fulfilling moments for me was being present at the Heavenly Biscuit on Wheels<\/a> in Fort Myers, FL, providing hurricane victims and recovery workers with a warm breakfast. It was a small gesture compared to their year of hardships, but it was our way of saying that we see them and we will rally together as a community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In San Diego, CA, our Director of Customer Operations, Francisco Manalo, represented our team at White Rice<\/a>. Surrounded by a diverse community, they celebrated unity by sharing meals with those who work thanklessly to make a difference every day. Francisco said it was a humbling experience to witness the power of food in bringing people together to make meaningful connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our journey didn’t stop there. We traveled to Denver, CO, and Brooklyn, NY, to connect with the community. In each location, we encountered stories of hope. Whether it was a warm meal shared with a stranger or a simple conversation that brightened someone’s day, every interaction reaffirmed the importance of building a more connected world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since our inception, National Be An Angel Day has resonated deeply with us at AngeLink. It\u2019s a reminder to us that regardless of our backgrounds or circumstances, we all have the capacity to be angels in each other’s lives. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our “National Community Give Back” initiative is about extending beyond our digital platform to be one-on-one with those in our community. As a crowdfunding platform dedicated to supporting meaningful causes and projects, we understand the impact of showing up for the people who need support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am immensely grateful to everyone who contributed to making this day a success \u2013 from our dedicated team members to our partners and volunteers. We look forward to serving countless more angels in 2024 to change lives.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gerry Poirier<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founder & CEO, AngeLink<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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