Post by Dawn S. Reese, CFRE

It was an honor to accept the OneOC Spirit of Volunteerism’s “Heart of Service” Award on behalf of the PASSKEYS FOUNDATION and Institute for Community Impact with the Foundation’s CEO and my dear friend David Elliott. As Immediate Past Chair, I was able to share the story of the last 10 years and how our focus has always been on the “Power of We” which was first inspired by our Founder Russ Williams. The growth of the Foundation and programs has been incredible to be a part of. Hundreds of volunteers have helped over 60 nonprofits with their strategic impact questions at our Leadership Breakfasts and 54 leaders recognized through our Influencers for Good Awards to nane a few. Great spending the afternoon with team members of The Wooden Floor and influencers in our community of good: Tianna R. Haradon, CFRE Renett Banagas Shervin V. Maricela Rios Eric L. Goodman Ed Hart Julie Hudash Bill Sanderson Janice Frechette-Artinger LaVal Brewer Meagan Hayes Sara Garske Burgandie Onekea Elizabeth Eckman Jennifer Lopez Gary Crouch, CPA MBA CFE Brady Shea, CPA among so many others. Congratulations to Tim Strauch and the team of Board and staff, as well as YJ Oh and David Forgues, Ph.D, SHRM-SCP who chaired the event. It is a pleasure to serve with all of you, as a OneOC board member, as well. A few photos of the day… Thanks Ed for the photo.