I’ve written before about the Boost Mobile RockCorps (BMRC) program: volunteer for four hours on a project led by a local nonprofit and earn tickets to an exclusive, A-list concert. Two days ago, I drove to Hollywood for my four hours of work.
I chose My Friend’s Place, a drop-in center for homeless youth in Hollywood, for my volunteer site. I was a consultant with the organization a year ago and it holds an indelible place in my heart. Now, working with My Friend’s Place through a different channel, I saw the tangible proof of what I advocate: the business partnership between RockCorps and Boost Mobile directly and palpably impacts this local nonprofit and the youth it serves.
I painted alongside 50 volunteers who drew murals, landscaped and organized the facility to the hum of a RockCorps DJ spinning outside. Afterwards, I caught up with RockCorps CEO Stephen Greene.
Heather Carmichael, Associate Executive Director for My Friend’s Place, talked about what the day meant for her organization.
I did a recent interview with Stephen and asked him how businesses can integrate cause in a fundamental way. Click to listen.
I'm Olivia Khalili. I created Cause Capitalism to show you how to grow your business by incorporating a social mission. 
This is So great Olivia—and I got to see you too! Such an insprired idea–I will pass it on. xox libby
Hi Olivia, just discovered your site today and look forward to following your posts! Thanks for including me in your blogroll. Joe (Selfishgiving.com)