Last Tuesday, our team traded keyboards for conversation at Riverside Immigrant Services & Empowerment’s annual International Food Festival. Over 30 cuisines, countless inspiring stories, and one clear reminder: the work that matters most happens when we step outside our agency doors.
Stories That Change Lives
For over 40 years, Riverside has been doing what we try to do every day – telling stories that matter. Except their stores aren’t crafted in conference rooms. They’re written in classrooms where immigrants learn the English skills that unlock everything else: careers, education, community connection.
As an international team where English is in some cases a second or third language, we understand deeply how transformative this work is. Language isn’t just communication – it’s access, opportunity, belonging.
The graduates we met weren’t just surviving – they were thriving. Master’s degrees earned, careers built, communities enriched. That’s the compound effect of investing in people’s stories.
What’s Next
In an industry that moves fast and talks loud, taking time to listen and learn from organizations like Riverside keeps us grounded in what really matters: the human stories behind every strategy, the community impact beyond every campaign.
Want to get involved? Learn more about Riverside’s work at riversideimmigrantservices.org. Or find an organization in your community doing work that matters. The stories that change lives start with showing up.
Want to work with people who care about this stuff? We’re growing our team with folks who believe business should be a force for good. Check out our open positions.
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