1. NOMINATE
People in the community nominate someone whose effort, care, and resilience deserve to be recognized.
COMMUNITY IMPACT PARTNERS
PARTNER WITH PURPOSE
Help us take care of someone who spends so much of her time taking care of everyone else.
WHY THIS PROJECT EXISTS
Some people carry more than anyone realizes and still show up every day. The Proud of You Project exists to remind them that somebody sees them. We recognize mothers, caregivers, and everyday heroes who keep showing up for their families, careers, and communities.
HOW IT WORKS
2. REVIEW
Our team reviews each story with care and protects the nominee’s privacy throughout the process.
3. HONOR
Each month, an honoree receives a Proud of You Pack built to offer relief, rest, joy, and recognition.
4. SHARE IMPACT
With permission, we celebrate the story and recognize the partners who helped make the moment possible.
WE AIM TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
The Pack should feel like: “For once, somebody is taking care of YOU.” We build it around four kinds of support.
RELIEF
Groceries, gas, house cleaning, meal delivery, car detailing, bills, and practical gift cards.
REST
Spa, massage, salon, nails, wellness, hotel stays, and other ways to create real breathing room.
JOY
Restaurants, flowers, clothing, family activities, photography, entertainment, and experiences.
RECOGNITION
Personalized letters, meaningful keepsakes, flowers, framed moments, and messages that say: we see you.
THE GIVING DOESN’T DEPEND ON SPONSORS
The Proud of You Project maintains a baseline Pack so the recognition can continue even when partner participation changes. Community partners help us build that support upward and make each month more meaningful.
WAYS TO PARTNER
There is more than one way to make an impact. Choose the level that fits your business and what you can genuinely provide.
PACK PARTNER
Donate a product or service that belongs naturally in an upcoming Proud of You Pack.
RELIEF PARTNER
Take something practical off an honoree’s plate—groceries, gas, cleaning, meals, transportation, or another real need.
EXPERIENCE PARTNER
Give the honoree a restorative or joyful experience such as a spa day, meal, staycation, activity, or family experience.
SUPPORTING PARTNER
Contribute financially toward the Pack so we can fill needs that donated products and services do not cover.
FOUNDING PROUD OF YOU PARTNER
Commit for 3–6 months and help build the project with consistent support and deeper campaign recognition.
PARTNER VALUE
WHAT PARTNERS RECEIVE
Partner with purpose and receive meaningful recognition, positive brand visibility, and measurable community impact.
- Proud of You Partner recognition
- Business/logo placement on the campaign partner page
- Tag or mention during eligible recipient reveals
- Product or service featured naturally in Pack content
- Sponsor thank-you Stories
- Optional collaborative Instagram post
- Inclusion in campaign recaps
- Permission to repost approved campaign imagery or video
- Aggregate impact reporting on reach, nominations, shares, and participation
- Potential local PR exposure
- Positive branded content rooted in genuine community impact
WHO WE LOVE TO PARTNER WITH
We look for businesses whose products or services can genuinely help an honoree—not just add more stuff to a box.
RestaurantsSpas and Massage BusinessesHair and Nail SalonsCleaning CompaniesMeal-Prep and Grocery BusinessesFloristsPhotographersCar DetailersFamily Entertainment BusinessesBoutiquesCoffee Shops and BakeriesHotels and Staycation PartnersHome ServicesFinancial and Business-Service CompaniesLocal Franchises of Larger Chains
THE IMPACT WE MEASURE
We lead with people helped and moments of recognition—not vanity metrics. As the project grows, these numbers become part of the story we share with partners.
PARTNER FAQ
Can our business choose the honoree?+
No. Recipient selection stays with The Proud of You Project so the recognition remains independent and genuine.
Do we have to donate merchandise?+
No. Services and experiences can be even more meaningful. Cleaning, meals, groceries, wellness, hotel stays, car care, and practical relief are all strong contributions.
Will the honoree be required to promote our business?+
No. A partnership never requires a post, follow, testimonial, or appearance from the honoree.
Can we support more than one month?+
Yes. Businesses that want a deeper relationship can participate for multiple months or explore a Founding Proud of You Partner commitment.
What recognition can our business receive?+
Depending on the partnership, recognition can include the partner page, tags, natural Pack inclusion, thank-you content, campaign recaps, approved repostable assets, and aggregate impact reporting.
Can an out-of-town business participate?+
Yes. If your product, service, gift card, funding, or experience can meaningfully support an honoree, we can discuss how to make the partnership work.
PARTNER INQUIRY
LET’S DO SOME GOOD TOGETHER
Tell us a little about your business and how you would like to help. We’ll follow up to find the right fit.