Today we’d like to introduce you to Namitha Nayak.
Hi Namitha, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
People’s Impact Network was launched to promote reuse of ethnic clothing and support community programs. The pandemic pushed us to move from local to online model which allowed phenomenal growth and impact. Currently, PIN is able to give $50000 in grants to other small charities with all funds raised from reselling gently used ethnic clothing. My vision is to grow the organization, employ women who have been out of the workforce for a long time and also continue our giving back to community program.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
One of the biggest struggles is securing and retaining committed volunteers. Our work is constant and sometimes tedious. We are also seeking community leaders to consider joining our board of directors.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I work for the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as a Senior Manager of Product Support. The mission and vision of the Fed fills me with pride and commitment towards the country.
Have you learned any interesting or important lessons due to the Covid-19 Crisis?
The most important lesson I learned is that most obstacles can be converted into an opportunity with the right mindset. My org was local with a reach of a few hundred people able to raise around $10000 for our causes. By moving online and opening to the entire nation, both our reach and fundraising has grown.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.peoplesimpact.org
- Facebook: www.Facebook.com/pindallas
