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April is National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month

April 14, 2022January 31, 2023 Clairemont InternBlog, In Our Communitycommunity, Raleigh, Raleigh PR Agency, Volunteer

Do you volunteer? Or have you ever thought about volunteering? Well, this is the month to start. President George H.W. Bush started the 1000 Points of Light campaign in 1991 which established April as National Volunteer Month.

National Volunteer Month is all about recognizing the importance of volunteering and thanking those who have donated time and energy to worthy causes. Many organizations would fail to exist if it weren’t for volunteers, especially non-profits. Therefore, we need to do our part!

How to celebrate National Volunteer Month:

  • Thank a volunteer. If a volunteer has made a difference in your life, tell them.
  • Sign up to volunteer. If you’ve been putting this off for a while, try now! Keep reading to get ideas on where and what to do!

Some ways that Clairemont has given back are by supporting a few worthwhile organizations, including the Green Chair Project, Triangle Family Services and Saving Grace.

The Green Chair Project

The Green Chair Project is a nonprofit that “reuses donated furnishings for people facing the challenges of homelessness, crisis or disaster.” In Wake County, there are more than 87,000 residents living in poverty. However, there has been a total of 103,134 hours of volunteer service towards helping families live in well-equipped homes. Green Chair Project volunteers have a variety of responsibilities. For example, working in hospitality, processing donations, curating décor, assembling home bundles, beautifying buildings and warehouse assistance. If you would be interested in helping with any of these, email kirsten@thegreenchair.org or visit this link! 

Triangle Family Services

The mission of Triangle Family Services is to build a stronger community by strengthening families. They do this by offering programs focused on family safety, financial stability and mental health. As a result, our local community and growing youth will lead better lives. For more information about volunteering, email info@tfsnc.org.

National Volunteer Month

Saving Grace

Saving Grace is the place where animal lovers come together to help find adoptable dogs and cats in need of a second chance. Saving Grace follows a 6-step procedure:

  1. Find dogs and cats (and some farm animals!) that need a second chance and rescue them
  2. Transport the animals to Saving Grace
  3. Treat the animals for medical issues and provide some bathing and grooming services
  4. Find homes for the animals
  5. Follow up with the adoption transition

This organization would not exist without volunteers! There are opportunities available working at the farm, with transportation of animals, medical support, social media, adoptions, administrative support and photography. There is also a need for foster families. Go here for more information on how to register to be a volunteer.

Interested in more ways to help but don’t know how? 

  • Serve at your local homeless shelter
  • Volunteer with Habitat for Humanity to build homes
  • Give blood with the American Red Cross
  • Donate at your local church
  • Collect supplies for a food, clothing or toy drive
  • Donate to a local shelter
  • Find volunteer opportunities on Volunteer Match, to see what’s nearby that best fits you
  • Sign up with Volunteer Raleigh (or a similar organization where you live) and get connected with ongoing city needs

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, and it helps expand your network and learn and grow new skills, all while improving other people’s lives. If you were ever looking to make a difference, the time is now. We encourage you to utilize these past few days of National Volunteer month to set your intention to volunteer and research opportunities that appeal to you!

By Clairemont intern Ali de la Vega

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Barre3 to Host FREE Community Class

Barre3 to Host FREE Community Class

May 17, 2021January 31, 2023 Clairemont InternBlog, Clairemont Client News, In Our Community#DixPark, #Fitness, Raleigh

Feeling stuck in a fitness rut after so many months of working from home? Clairemont client, Barre3 is going to help you get back to prioritizing YOU!

Barre3 is a balanced, total-body workout combining cardio, strength training and mindfulness –– hence the “3” in Barre3. On Saturday, May 22, local Barre3 instructors will be joining hundreds of other Barre3 studios from across the nation to celebrate how far we’ve come over the past year.

Join us as we come together for a FREE outdoor 45-minute, full-body, balanced workout that includes, strength and conditioning, cardio and mindfulness in Raleigh’s beautiful Dix Park (Williams Field – 1800 Umstead Drive Raleigh, NC 27603). You’ll be guided through sustained holds, muscle-burning micro-movements, and heart-pumping cardio bursts that will leave you feeling balanced in your body and empowered from within as we collectively recognize the challenges we have all had to overcome.

DJ Joe Bunn will provide the music and Buoy Bowls Food Truck will be available for post-workout treats. There will also be several giveaways and special offers, including 5 classes for $50. Tennis shoes, a yoga mat and water are recommended.

Anyone is welcome! The class is FREE and open to the public, so grab a friend and join local Barre3 instructors Alston and Kailey on May 22 at 10 a.m.! 

Sign up here.

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Meet Binh, Clairemont Intern

Meet Binh, Clairemont Intern

June 1, 2017January 31, 2023 Clairemont InternBlog, Public Relations, Raleigh PR Agency, The Clairemont TeamAlabama, bio, college internship, internship, North Carolina, Public Relations, Raleigh, student

Who’s Binh?

When you search the name “Binh,” you’ll find, when translated from Vietnamese, that it means peaceful. Growing up, I always strived to emulate the meaning of my name. I’ve learned to live simply, so that others around me can simply live — creating a peaceful environment to work and play.

Once upon a time…

I was born in the Land of Enchantment of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I grew up with one entertaining older brother and one snazzy older sister, leaving me to be the baby of the bunch. Because my family is from Vietnam, I know three languages – English, Vietnamese and French.

In a farm far, far away…

Growing up, I participated in any and every activity that I could. I found my passion in acting, singing, gymnastics, dancing, piano and so much more! At age 10, I moved to the Beautiful State of Alabama, where my dad introduced me to the lifestyle of his dreams on a farm. Going into high school, I made many friendships that are still close to my heart.

By senior year of high school, after the process of applying to colleges, I made my final decision to attend Auburn University where I am studying Public Relations.

When they say college is the best four years of your life, they weren’t lying. Auburn has taught me so much, including the importance of hard work, determination and a kind and caring heart. College has challenged me to live outside of my comfort zone and to embrace the unknown.

Now, I have a heart that yearns for traveling. I once took a spontaneous trip to Chicago for a week with no prior plans or itinerary.

In college, I found some new passions in social media, blogging, fashion and traveling. I became a lover of big cities, all things pink, pineapples and kale. I also discovered that I am an ENFP to a T.

My work ethic throughout college has grown. I have become a mature and diligent young woman, who is determined to do her best in everything she sets out to do. However, coming to the end of college, I am expected to know exactly what I am supposed to do with my life. Somewhere along the process of figuring that out, I ended up at Clairemont Communications in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Now, why Raleigh, North Carolina? How in the world did I go from New Mexico to Alabama to North Carolina? And how was I able to land an internship with Clairemont Communications miles away from my home state? Well, the answer is simple and can be summed up with these four words: determination, persistence, connection and relationship.

It may seem like a bold move for me to come to Raleigh, a city I’ve never visited, just for a couple months; however, 18-year-old Binh was not afraid to make that first bold move.

I had the courage to introduce myself to Dana Phelps Hughens, CEO of Clairemont Communications, when I was home in Huntsville, Alabama, at a local Starbucks. Little did I know that she was the CEO, but I was adamant on keeping in contact with her throughout my college career in hopes for a future opportunity with her agency.

I was determined and persistent when it came to reaching out to her because I wanted to maintain that connection and relationship. If there is anything I learned about PR, it is to make as many connections with people as possible and then build those connections into long-lasting relationships.

With that in mind, I did my best to keep Dana updated with my schooling and experiences. Close to the end of my junior year of college, I reached back out to her regarding an internship opportunity. The rest is history.

Now, here I am in the capital of North Carolina, the City of Oaks. I’ve learned that it is good to step out of your comfort zone and try new things. Coming to Raleigh without knowing anything or what will happen will definitely be an adventure that I’ll hold close to my heart. As I continue my journey here at Clairemont Communications, I will strive to make the world a better and more peaceful place.

Written by Binh Nguyen, rising senior at Auburn University.

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#CHSWFF – Photo of the Week

#CHSWFF – Photo of the Week

March 10, 2017January 31, 2023 Dana PhelpsBlog, Photo of the Week, Restaurant PR + Hospitality PRCharleston Wine and Food Festival, Charletson, chefs, CHSWFF, Raleigh

We couldn’t possibly choose just one photo from Charleston Wine and Food Festival as our photo of the week! It was wonderful being there over the weekend with Clairemont clients Videri Chocolate Factory and Il Palio, as well as top culinary talent from our area including Ashley Christensen and Lionel Vatinet.

Curious about restaurant PR, PR for chefs and creative campaigns we’ve devised for other culinary clients? We would love for you to read more about it here. Have a specific question? Please email me at d@clairemontcommunications.com.

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Raleigh: Lucky Number 7

Raleigh: Lucky Number 7

February 8, 2017January 31, 2023 Dana PhelpsBlog, In Our Community, Raleigh PR AgencyRaleigh, Raleigh PR Agency, Raleigh PR firm

We are lucky to call Raleigh the home of Clairemont Communications. We know how great our City of Oaks is, and we continue to receive national recognition including yesterday’s U.S. News and World Report’s ranking of the 100 most populous metro areas. The Triangle was ranked number 7.

Want to know what we love about living and working here? Check out our In Our Community posts.

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