At Teamwork Commerce, we believe in the power of collaboration and community support. That’s why we’re excited to share our recent partnership with Habitat for Humanity during National Volunteer Week. On Saturday, April 20th, our team had the privilege of joining forces with Habitat for Humanity to help finalize two new homes for families in need in the Pinellas County area.

One of the families we had the honor of supporting is Denise Cookinson and her 12-year-old son, Grayson. Denise’s journey with Habitat for Humanity is a testament to the transformative impact of stable housing. She shared, “My life now will be greater, and I will be achieving more goals, knowing that I have stability not only in a house but in a home.”

This sentiment resonates deeply with us at Teamwork Commerce. We believe that everyone deserves a safe and stable place to call home, and we’re proud to be part of initiatives that make that dream a reality.

Another family we are privileged to assist is Ashley Skelton, a single mother of three children, on her journey towards homeownership with Habitat for Humanity. Ashley dreams of having a home where her family can enjoy activities together without worrying about safety or privacy. She emphasized the importance of community support, saying, “Habitat has been such a blessing, and the staff is phenomenal.”

Each family who partners with Habitat completes a certain number of hours of sweat equity — typically between 200 and 400 — before move-in day. Often, any adult member can contribute to this total; sometimes volunteers can also help out. Each Teamwork Commerce volunteer donated their “sweat equity” from the day to the recipients of Habitat for Humanity. 

Our partnership with Habitat for Humanity reflects our commitment to social impact and community building. We believe that by working together, we can create lasting change and help families build brighter futures.

If you’re interested in supporting Habitat for Humanity or getting involved in similar initiatives, we encourage you to visit their website and learn more about how you can make a difference.

Together, we can build dreams and create homes where families can thrive.

We chose this project for Teamwork Cares because housing is a basic human need and stable housing provides a foundation for individuals and families to build their lives.  It supports education, employment, and community engagement, leading to long-term stability and prosperity.       

Melinda Muniz, Communications Manager

TeamworkCares utilizes its global reach and diverse group of team members to promote initiatives that aim to impact our communities, promote awareness and fight for equality. Since its inception, members have impacted communities worldwide.

Situated in the heart of the Temple Terrace community, Witter Elementary School has been a pillar of education for six decades. However, as a Title 1 transformation school, it faces unique challenges, serving a significant number of students from low-income families. Chelsea Olson, Assistant Principal at Witter Elementary, emphasizes the school’s dedication to supporting every student, with 100% of the student body coming from low-income families within the area.

One of the school’s most pressing challenges is meeting the basic needs of its students, particularly in terms of food, clothing, and footwear. Many children undergo rapid growth throughout the academic year, often outgrowing their shoes and clothing. These challenges set the stage for the compassionate efforts of Teamwork Cares, the philanthropic arm of Teamwork Commerce.

Responding to the specific needs of Witter Elementary students, Teamwork Cares orchestrated an impactful initiative on March 6, 2024, by organizing a shoe donation event at the school. The donation included new pairs of Asics shoes, ensuring that these students not only receive essential footwear but also high-quality, durable shoes that can withstand daily wear and tear.

Beyond footwear, Teamwork Cares also provided backpacks and essential school supplies, recognizing the importance of a comprehensive approach to support for these students. This initiative reflects our dedication to fostering educational equity by empowering these students with the necessary tools for their academic advancement.

As the Teamwork Commerce family extends its support to Witter Elementary School, the impact extends far beyond the tangible items donated. It fosters a sense of community, empathy, and collaboration, underscoring the profound impact that corporate social responsibility can have on the lives of those in need. The donation event exemplified Teamwork Commerce’s ongoing commitment to enhancing the lives of students at Witter Elementary School through impactful initiatives.

TeamworkCares utilizes its global reach and diverse group of team members to promote initiatives that aim to impact our communities, promote awareness and fight for equality. Since its inception, members have impacted communities worldwide.

In honor of International Women’s Day, Teamwork Cares proudly joined forces with local community center, EmpowHERment, dedicated to supporting the growth and well-being of women in our community.

Founded in 2020 by Ambee Stephens, the EmpowHERment Community Center in Clearwater, Florida, stands as a beacon of hope, catalyzing positive change not only locally but also on a broader scale. Since EmpowHERment’s inception, this Women Empowerment Non-Profit Organization has remained steadfast in its commitment to supporting, empowering, and advancing women.

EmpowHERment makes a significant impact by helping women flourish through various avenues, including workshops, events, therapy and counseling programs, and entrepreneurship programs. One of its flagship programs, the EmpowHERment Entrepreneur Academy runs twice a year in January and August. Led by successful women in business, this 8-week program empowers 10 selected women to either start their own business ventures or enhance existing ones. Participants receive a $500 grant and support in building their websites. Details about these initiatives and events are available on the EmpowHERment website, with the goal of providing every woman with a program that aligns with her unique aspirations and needs.

EmpowHERment aims to actively engage with women, listening to their voices and tailoring programs to ensure a personalized experience for each woman who walks through their doors.

In a recent demonstration of solidarity, Teamwork Commerce visited the headquarters of EmpowHERment, extending their support by donating a variety of business attire items, including blouses, purses, slacks, dresses, shoes, and more. These resources are aimed at helping women in need dress confidently and make a lasting impression.

This gesture underscores Teamwork Cares commitment to empowering women and supporting initiatives that positively impact the lives of those in the community. Together, these efforts contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive environment where women can thrive and achieve their aspirations.

TeamworkCares utilizes its global reach and diverse group of team members to promote initiatives that aim to impact our communities, promote awareness and fight for equality. Since its inception, members have impacted communities worldwide.

As part of a weekend collaboration activity involving employees worldwide, Teamwork Commerce continued its efforts to raise money for the people affected by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Turkey and Syria this February 6th. 

Clearwater, US, March 2023. Food for All, a London-based charity providing over 1,000 hot and nutritious meals per day to people in need, has received support from Teamwork Commerce, a leading technology solutions provider for the retail industry.

On February 6th, when one of the most catastrophic earthquakes in history struck Turkey and Syria, Food for All immediately responded and drove from London with mobile kitchens to help feed the rescue workers and all those affected by the earthquake. 

After the great success and reception in the first days of the catastrophe, Food for All is currently cooking and distributing 5,000 meals daily in Turkey, and they are working on a safe way to do it in Syria. 

Currently, Food for All is planning to stay longer in these countries, for up to two months or longer if necessary, and continue providing assistance and food to those in need. Teamwork Commerce wanted to provide immediate assistance to their efforts.

For this purpose, on the weekend of February 18th and 19th, Teamwork challenged its employees worldwide, inviting them to be active and get out for a walk or run, and count their steps or miles, with the intention of donating $5 USD for every 1,000 steps counted. 

The outcome was remarkable as over 100 of the Teamwork staff, coming from Ukraine, China, Australia, Mexico, Canada, the UK, Ireland, and the USA, united in a global effort to support the Food for All charity in their ongoing mission to provide food to those impacted by the catastrophic earthquake in Turkey and Syria. 

In total, those 100+ staff walked millions of steps, adding up to a sizeable donation from Teamwork that was sent to Food For All last week. We, at Teamwork Commerce, are excited as this is the beginning of TeamworkCares in 2023.

TeamworkCares is driven by respect, acceptance, and accountability. The team stands up for justice & equality worldwide and is committed to driving out discrimination, supporting change, and advocating for meaningful action.

Teamwork Commerce is a flexible tech stack for retailers that includes POS, OMS, Clienteling, Inventory Control, and Reporting – a cloud-based system that is constantly evolving to provide cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of the ever-changing retail landscape. With Teamwork’s omnichannel solution, retailers gain a deeper understanding of their customers to provide personalized experiences through invisible technology. Trusted by top retailers globally including, Acne Studios, The Row, Asics, Princesse Tam Tam, Comptoir des Cotonniers, and Moose Knuckles. Learn more at www.teamworkcommerce.com

To support Anna, a Ukrainian refugee from Odesa who intends to start her own chocolate business in London, Teamwork Commerce has decided to send 200 of her homemade chocolate to its offices globally.

London, UK, March 2023. Teamwork Commerce, a leading provider of retail software solutions, has been recently volunteering with Food for All, a London-based charity focused on feeding people in need, that gets out over 1,000 hot and nutritious meals per day.

Apart from its constant work in London, Food for All has established and operated kitchens in other parts of the world that desperately need help. For instance, when the Ukraine war started, Food for All volunteers went to the border between Ukraine and Poland to set up a kitchen to feed refugees crossing the border. Now, they have five kitchens in five cities in Ukraine, feeding thousands daily.

Since the inception of Teamwork, Ukraine has been and is the homeland of many of its employees with offices in both Kharkiv and Kyiv. That is one of the reasons why TeamworkCares, the volunteer branch of Teamwork Commerce, wants to continue working with Food for All.

As part of the Food for All collaboration, Jonathan Mauerer, VP of Operations of Teamwork Commerce, met Anna, a Ukrainian refugee from Odesa who was forced to leave her homemade chocolate shop called Madhuri Madhuram in Odesa, with her two sons and daughter.

To support Anna, and give a taste of home to their Ukrainian teammates across the globe, Teamwork Commerce has decided to buy 200 chocolates every month crafted by Anna herself to send, for some,  a special gift from home to offices around the world.

TeamworkCares is driven by respect, acceptance, and accountability. The team stands up for justice & equality worldwide and is committed to driving out discrimination, supporting change, and advocating for meaningful action.

Teamwork Commerce is a flexible tech stack for retailers that includes POS, OMS, Clienteling, Inventory Control, and Reporting. This cloud-based system is constantly evolving to provide cutting-edge technology to meet the needs of the ever-changing retail landscape. With Teamwork’s omnichannel solution, retailers gain a deeper understanding of their customers to provide personalized experiences through invisible technology. Trusted by top retailers globally, including Moose Knuckles, Colorado Rockies, Asics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Catbird. Learn more at www.teamworkcommerce.com

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Mexico City, MX, November 6th, 2022 – Teamwork Commerce Mexico, a leading software provider of a retail management solution, organized a music and art event called “I Care for Ukraine” to raise funds and support the people affected by the war in Ukraine, collecting a total of 25,000 Mexican pesos that will go to the Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund.

The event was organized in collaboration with La Fabrica and Moser Cafe, a fantastic place dedicated to art, design, culture, and food to host the event. Olena Levchenko, representative of the Ukrainian community in Mexico, and her Foundation were also part of the organizers and contributed with art pieces and clothes on sale at the event.

As part of the activities of “I Care for Ukraine”, there was an art bazaar, drinks, canapes, and great music from Dandelion, and Acoustic Kats, two Mexican bands that donated their time to the cause, as well as Serhii Taftai, a native Ukrainian group that performed the national anthem.

The venue, decorated with Ukrainian flags, traditional Ukrainian art, and Sunflowers sponsored by Concepto Floral, offered a great place to spend the Sunday with family and contribute to the cause. Shirts and art printings were also on sale, the designs were created by the artists Alonso Bravo, Renata Martinez, and Ivanna, and Publicaciones 4009 took care of the printing.

Alonso Barrera, the owner of La Fábrica, commented “Teamwork’s initiative was an amazing opportunity to contribute to the cause and bring art and support together. We are very happy that the Mexican and Ukrainian community come together to support our Ukrainian brothers and sisters who need our help.”

Ricardo Castañón, LATAM Director of Teamwork Commerce mentioned: “Since Teamwork was born, Ukraine has been the homeland of more than 250 of our employees. This event was really important for us and for the Ukrainian people during this humanitarian crisis and we are happy to see the tremendous support we received from everyone.”