We love to volunteer and give our time, money, resources, and talents. Loyal and Authentic are two of our values at Vivid Image. Our staff is incredibly loyal to organizations in which we’re involved. Our “Community Involvement & Service” means that after volunteering a minimum of 25 hours, each of us can grant $250 to a non-profit of our choice each year. VI staff are often endeared to organizations and causes that impact our lives. We care about the organizations and dedicate many hours to support the missions that matter to us.
Shannon’s Volunteer Passions:
- Relay for Life, HUSA, & McLeod for Tomorrow
I feel it is important to get out and help support organizations that promote what you believe in and those that can make life or the community better for you and your loved ones
Shannon’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
HUSA (Hutchinson Area Soccer Association)
Heidi’s Volunteer Passions:
- Hutchinson Ambassadors, Benefit in St. Martin, & RiverSong
Some of my favorite parts of the Ambassadors involve visiting new businesses and learning about all the growth in Hutchinson.
Heidi’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Ellie’s Volunteer Passions:
- Litchfield Eagles Auxiliary #3424
The Eagles Auxiliary raises money for men and women who can’t afford mammograms and other breast cancer prevention in Meeker County.
Ellie’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Meeker Memorial Hospital Foundation -breast cancer screenings
Jackie’s Volunteer Passions:
- Coaching 212 Soccer and Baseball teams, St. Mary’s School, & 4H
One of my favorite volunteering memories of this year was a 4H Service project that I did together with my son Brody. He was collecting food donations at our local grocery store through 4H for the Renville County Food Shelf. A Vivid Image client came through the grocery line with a cart full of items. Most people would do their personal shopping and buy a few items to put in our Food Shelf donation cart. Well, this person gave us a whole cart of donations and walked out with a couple items for himself. It was fun to see my son’s expression when he witnessed that!
Jackie’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
St. Mary’s School in Bird Island
Amber’s Volunteer Passions:
- Think Local-Hutchinson Chamber & RiverSong
Think Local is a newly re-branded division of the Chamber of Commerce focusing on educating the community of the importance of staying local and supporting the Hutchinson Community.
Amber’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Kori’s Volunteer Passions:
- Underdog Rescue & RiverSong
I enjoy helping rescue dogs find permanent, loving homes.
Kori’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence
Karlie’s Volunteer Passions:
- Hutchinson Leadership Institute, RiverSong, Luce Line Lace-Up, Tails on Trails 5K
My donation was given to Children’s Home Society of MN/Lutheran Social Services. It is the adoption agency I was adopted through.
Karlie’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Children’s Home Society/Lutheran Social Services
Danielle’s Volunteer Passions:
- RiverSong & Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
While it’s often hard not to want to bring all of the animals home, it’s so rewarding to see how everyone involved with the shelter (the majority of which are volunteers) works diligently together to care for and find loving, permanent homes for so many animals.
Danielle’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter
Beth’s Volunteer Passions:
- Hutchinson Chamber, Haiti Kids School, Tails on Trails 5K, Luce Line Lace-Up, RiverSong, & Erin’s Kids
A part of my heart remains in Haiti. Once you call people by name and consider them friends, it’s hard to wait to see them again. Haiti Kids School is doing so much to change the lives of 200+ students, providing them with an education, school nurse, and a lunch each day.
Beth’s 2018 Grant Recipient:
Haiti Kids School – Lott Carey
