Chris Lybeer Wanted to be More Involved in the Industry
Revel Systems moved their HQ from San Francisco to Atlanta in August 2018. As part of that move we wanted to be involved in the community and to do so in a way that related to the customers we work with.
After a little research, we saw the vision of Giving Kitchen and its progress and momentum. GK’s early success in helping a community that doesn’t have many other lifelines is also well publicized, and we were impressed by that.
Food service workers constitute a large percentage of the workforce, and yet are generally underappreciated and underpaid. We take them for granted. If we expect great service and a healthy food sector to continue, we have to make this industry appealing to people, and they have to know they are valued and have help when needed.
My best friend’s daughter is in college and works at a restaurant in Atlanta. She destroyed her ankle in a climbing accident and was out of work for many months. GK helped her, and I know it made the difference between her getting by and being in a really bad situation.
“GK is about helping people in their life’s journey. I believe that any business needs to be a contributor to improving their community, and that brings energy and alignment for everyone. Giving back and making our community and the world a better place is so important.”
It’s so easy to get caught up in work, and in managing your life. Knowing there are people out there with challenges and that you are part of doing what you can to help them provides perspective that is invaluable.