Favorite Day of the Year
It’s been way too long since we’ve posted on the blog! Life is full and business is great, so the days are flying by. But we had to celebrate today because it’s one of our favorite days of the year! It’s the day Avant Financial Advisors gives back to people and organizations who are making a big impact in this world for good!
When I started my company in 2018, I knew I wanted to use it to be a blessing to others. So I decided that each year I’ll take the first 10% of the income straight off the top and give it away. Before I pay myself, before I invest in the business, before I cover expenses, I mark it for giving. It’s a principle we live by in our family, and I wanted the company to be the same way. You can read more about the charities we supported last year here.
This year we are so excited to more than DOUBLE what we gave last year! So unbelievable.
Who Do We Give To?
Kaimey and I want to honor our clients and their passions in the world when we choose what organizations to donate to. We couldn’t do this without your support of us after all. So we intentionally consider each family we work with and the causes that are important to you. See who we’ve chosen for 2020!
IntraHealth
2020 has been consumed by the Covid pandemic and many of our clients are doctors, nurses, and medical professionals. We wanted to bless medical workers who are sacrificing so much and working so faithfully to keep us safe. So we chose IntraHealth’s COVID-19 Frontline Health Worker Fund that provides all kinds of support to medical staff fighting the virus. Thank you to all of the doctors and nurses working so tirelessly, and to your families for their sacrifices too.
Feeding America & Central Texas Food Bank
We are also blessing Feeding America, a hunger-relief organization that supports 200 food banks in the U.S., working to feed thousands of people who are going hungry due to job loss and effects of the pandemic. Additionally, earlier in the year when the pandemic first struck, we gave to the Central Texas Food Bank to help with local hunger-relief efforts here in Austin during lockdown.
Coming of Age
A group close to my heart is Coming of Age. I’m honored to serve on the Advisory Council of this organization that provides opportunities for people over 50 to engage in the local community and find ways to use their strengths and passions. They do great work to bring value into the lives of people who are tremendous assets to their cities.
American Cancer Society
Several of our clients as well as our own family have been affected by cancer this year, so we are giving to the American Cancer Society. In addition to all of their research on cancers and successful treatments, they also work to support cancer patients, fight for policy changes, and promote overall healthy lifestyle education.
National Park Foundation
Lastly because this year has been hard in so many ways, we wanted to give back to something that brings fun and pleasure to people! Our family and many of our clients have found refuge and rejuvenation this year by visiting National parks. We want to help preserve these great lands by supporting the National Park Foundation! Creating family memories through travel is something we’re passionate about. The foundation works to provide those experiences in the most beautiful places in our country and to preserve them for future generations.
We are thrilled to be giving back generously to these great organizations. Check them out! They make our world better. And we thank all of our clients who make this possible by choosing us!
I love helping my clients find ways to be generous with their money! Reach out to me if I can help with establishing creative avenues to give!
