Big news for 2026 and we need your help.
Starting January 1, 2026, every welcome gift we deliver and every hyperlocal newsletter we send will highlight 5 local non-profits. Why? Because neighbors help neighbors, and we want to make it easier to volunteer, donate, and get involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Big news for 2026 and we need your help.
Starting January 1, 2026, every welcome gift we deliver and every hyperlocal newsletter we send will highlight 5 local non-profits. Why? Because neighbors help neighbors, and we want to make it easier to volunteer, donate, and get involved.
What\u2019s a \u201cWelcome Gift\u201d?
A hand-delivered gift we bring to new homeowners – practical, memorable, and designed to introduce trusted local businesses and now 5 spotlight local non-profits. It has information about local companies, special offers and in 2026 helpful information about 5 special organizations.
Who gets it?
New homeowners across the Triangle. We currently knock on about 12,000 doors each year and have real conversations right on the doorstep.
Why include non-profits?
Because building community isn\u2019t just about buying stuff – it\u2019s pitching in. Our twice-monthly newsletters reach thousands of local residents, and we\u2019ll showcase ways to help: volunteer needs, donation drives, events, and wish-lists.
Why would a non-profit want to participate?
1. Increased awareness, local reach: Face-to-face introductions to new neighbors + repeated exposure in hyperlocal newsletters.
2. Action, not just awareness: Clear CTAs (volunteer, donate, attend) that convert goodwill into impact.
3. Consistency: Featured in every welcome gift and frequently landing in inboxes – stacking touchpoints.
4. Community alignment: We match missions with neighborhoods so support feels personal and local.
Numbers that matter
\ud83d\udeaa ~12,000 welcomes a year – hand delivered.
\ud83d\udce8 2 newsletters \/ month per submarket – thousands of subscribers and growing.
\u2764\ufe0f 5 non-profits featured in 2026.
How to get involved:
Nominate a non-profit: Tag them in the comments + tell us why they deserve a spotlight.
Non-profit leaders: Drop \u201cINTERESTED\u201d below or DM us for the quick application.
Neighbors: Share this post to your HOA, PTA, faith group, or Nextdoor – let\u2019s fill 2026 with good works.
Bonus FAQs
Is there a cost for non-profits? There are no fees. We\u2019re prioritizing mission-driven groups so we can perhaps amplify impact and we are including them in our service offerings at no charge. They would need to provide a supply of 4×6 cards that tout their mission, purpose and call(s) to action so that we can include those in the welcome gifts.
What kinds of non-profits? Think youth programs, food security, animal rescue, arts, senior services, veterans, environment, and more.
How are the 5 chosen? Community nominations + fit with The Welcome Company + needs (volunteers, events, drives, fundraising).
If you believe strong neighborhoods are built on handshakes, helping hands, and word-of-mouth, help us spread the word – tag, share, and recommend a non-profit below. Let\u2019s make 2026 the year the Triangle shows up perhaps just a little bit more for each other. \ud83d\udc9a<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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