Businesses can help in more ways than simply providing money. A company may have products, materials, equipment, transportation, premises, professional expertise, or a team of employees ready to contribute to a meaningful initiative.
For this purpose, OM2OM offers a dedicated project format — “Providing Help.”
Unlike a regular project where the author asks others for support, this model works the other way around: a company, organization, or initiative group announces what kind of assistance it is ready to provide, who can receive it, and under what conditions.
What kind of assistance can be offered?
Financial assistance
A company can allocate a specific amount to support individuals, organizations, or a particular social initiative and define the conditions under which the assistance will be provided.
Material assistance
This may include:
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food;
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clothing and footwear;
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furniture;
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household appliances and computer equipment;
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construction materials;
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equipment;
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school and office supplies;
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the company's own products;
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other necessary goods and resources.
The company determines what it is ready to provide, the quantity available, and the conditions for receiving the assistance.
Physical and professional assistance
Help does not have to be limited to money or products.
Company employees or participating professionals can take part in volunteer activities, conduct workshops, provide consultations, repair premises, assist with transportation, improve public spaces, or carry out other necessary work.
What can a company do with products and resources it is ready to provide?
Businesses may have products, materials, or equipment they no longer use but that could still be valuable to others.
Instead of leaving these resources unused, a company can create an OM2OM project and offer them to people or organizations that genuinely need them.
The transfer of goods and other material assets should be carried out in accordance with applicable legislation and the company's internal policies.
Corporate volunteering
A “Providing Help” project can also become the foundation of a corporate volunteering program.
A company can bring together a team of employees to organize:
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assistance for a social institution;
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improvement of a public space;
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repair or renovation work;
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an environmental initiative;
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an educational event;
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professional consultations;
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another initiative that benefits the community.
This format allows employees not only to observe the company's social activities but to participate in them directly.
Why does this matter for business?
Social responsibility is becoming an important part of a company's relationship with its employees, customers, partners, and the wider community.
Providing meaningful assistance can help a business:
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support individuals and communities;
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put available resources to good use;
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develop corporate volunteering;
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involve employees in socially meaningful initiatives;
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strengthen its reputation as a socially responsible company;
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communicate the tangible results of its social activities.
The primary objective should always be the assistance itself and the real impact it creates. Public communication can then help set a positive example and encourage others to participate.
How can you create a project?
Decide what kind of assistance your company or organization is ready to provide, who it is intended for, the amount or quantity available, and the conditions for receiving it.
Create a project in the “Providing Help” category, complete the required information, and submit it for moderation.
Once published, users will be able to review your offer and, where applicable, submit an application to receive assistance.
Does your company have an opportunity to help? Share it on OM2OM and turn available resources into meaningful assistance.
The OM2OM Team