Giving back to the community

My mom was always volunteering when I was growing up. Now a retired school teacher living in Bar Harbor, Maine, she has doubled down and volunteers more than ever. When she volunteers she says she feels like she is the one that is getting something because it makes her feel so good. She is my role model and my hero.

Part of entrepreneur culture is giving back through mentorship and charitable acts in your community locally and abroad. As I get busier, I don’t want to forget that giving back, especially these days, is so important to do (if you are able). Here is some of the volunteer work that I am most proud of, as these have utilized the skillsets of being an entrepreneur.

This page is a work in progress and as Enlightened Remodeling continues it’s growth, we pledge to use our resources, hearts, and skillsets to enhance the lives of those in need. So check back soon to see what we are up to!

– Alex Avakian, CEO & Founder, Enlightened Remodeling

Children of Iquitos Food Drive

The first time I went to Iquitos, Peru was in 2017 and I fell in love with the place. It is the largest city in the world that can only be accessed by boat or airplane and it sits deep in the Amazon rainforest. I go back there almost every year.

Children of Iquitos Food Drive

2 Enlighten Book Club

2 Enlighten is a book club for prisoners that circulates books on philosophy, spirituality, business and entrepreneurship. We now have over 200 books circulating in Cook County Jail in Chicago!

2 Enlighten Book Club

Backpacks for the Homeless

The first volunteer thing I ever did was serving meals at the homeless shelter in Uptown.

Backpacks for the Homeless

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