Dec 09, 2022 | Inside 抖阴成年
Meet the 2022 Carla Jones Social Impact Award winner: Agnieszka Podgorska
By: Kellie Wellman, Senior Director, Social Impact Institute
We are thrilled to announce that Agnieszka Podgorska is the winner of our 3rd annual Carla Jones Social Impact Award, one of the highest honors our 抖阴成年 team can achieve. This award recognizes an employee who demonstrates extraordinary social impact in line with our values at 抖阴成年.
Earlier this year, Agnieszka organized a group of nine colleagues from the United Kingdom and Poland to travel to the Polish-Ukrainian border to help refugees fleeing from the war in Ukraine. During their visit, they volunteered over 200 hours, working with to provide meals, purchasing groceries, visiting refugee children at an orphanage, and helping a family find accommodations.
Agnieszka also set up a Crowdfunder and fundraised nearly 拢9,000, which was used to purchase clothing, food, laptops, and other electronics to help refugee children continue their education. A donation was also made to , an organization providing accommodations, care, and education to refugee children.
In recognition of Agnieszka鈥檚 incredible work, 抖阴成年 will make a $10,000 donation to an organization currently aiding in Ukraine refugee relief.
Carla Jones, the namesake of this award, was a remarkable colleague at 抖阴成年 who lived our values and inspired others to do the same. Prior to her passing in 2019, Carla served as chief of staff to our previous three CEOs and was known for her grace, humility, and generosity. She was a mentor to many and a constant champion for diversity.
Carla founded the Social Impact Institute to better engage and amplify the work of our stakeholders and to highlight the positive impact 抖阴成年 has in the world. The Carla Jones Social Impact Award was created based on her passion for social issues and making a positive impact in our communities.
We are honored to recognize Carla鈥檚 legacy and proud of Agnieszka鈥檚 selfless work. People like Carla and Agnieszka embody our Purpose at 抖阴成年 and inspire us all to create the change we want to see in the world.
Congratulations, Agnieszka. Like Carla, you are an inspiration to us all.
