Family Tree benefits from Volunteer with Phil event

The Family Tree has for four decades provided innovative, life-changing services designed to end child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. As the only organization in the state to actively address the interconnectedness among these issues, Family Tree is changing how individuals, families and communities see, respond to and overcome them.

On March 14th our CEO, Phil Kalin, along with 22 Pinnacol In Action volunteers spent time at House of Hope, one of seven Family Tree shelters. House of Hope is home to 40 women and children facing some very difficult circumstances.

Family Tree's website has a quote that caught my attention: "Volunteers do not necessarily have the time, they just have the heart". Pinnacol recognized years ago that time is still important and gives every employee two days a year to volunteer in the community. Our CEO, who regularly participates in volunteer events throughout the year, has hosted several Volunteer with Phil events since coming to Pinnacol and this year's event at House of Hope also served as Pinnacol In Action's inaugural volunteer experience with Family Tree after the organization was selected to be a new PiA partner just over a month ago.  

“It's sobering to be reminded about the challenges that too many families are facing, but always inspiring to see Pinnacol at our best," Phil shared. "Nothing was beneath us — we cleaned, we cooked, we organized and we painted. We left House of Hope a far better place for the women and children who will call it home this month. As I left I was reminded how thankful I am to work every day with people of such character and conviction.”  

Thank you to the Family Tree for allowing our volunteers to lend a hand and we look forward to working with you in the future!