I grew up in a home that showed me love and generosity for those who needed it. And to be completely vulnerable here… sometimes it was MY family who needed it. My mom and dad showed me what it looked like to show up for others, even when they didn’t ask, even when they weren’t vocal about their hardships, even when we didn’t have much to offer. It was our job to take notice of those around us, and step up, no questions asked. The parents who sent the neighborhood friend home with extra snacks because they knew they didn’t have any at home. My mom and dad who let a coworker (and their family) who barely spoke english and didn’t have a place to live, move in with us until they could get back up on their feet. My dad who fixed the neighbors car for free because she had no other way to get to work in the morning. Growing up I told myself I would be that person. That when the opportunity came, I would show up for those in need. I’ve learned that it doesn’t always take some grand gesture or lots of money. Most of the time it’s something small, meaningful, and centered around compassion. And the cool thing about it is once you start setting the example, others will follow. My favorite messages from my team are the ones like this one. The ones where they went above and beyond for a customer because we love them, or understand them, or have been in similar situations and wished the same compassion was offered to us. You are everything to us. We wouldn’t be here without you.