UDFL Team Building Program
Is your company looking for ways to make a greater impact in our community? UPward Design for Life offers an amazing opportunity for your organization to give back to those in need while gaining a rewarding team-building experience!
About our team building program
Working together effectively as a team helps UDFL accomplish its promise to create HOME for families in need. As part of the UDFL Team Building Program, your staff members will serve individuals in our community, who have often times faced traumatic experiences.
Trautman Associates employees with UDFL Founder, Dionne Williamson
We have a strategic goal to serve 100 households annually by 2027. With limited financial resources and staff, we are only able to serve 20-24 households annually, so we have a waiting list that is 6-8 months long.
Your participation in our team building program allows us the ability to:
Trautman Associates team members moving furniture in for a deserving family.
Receive the financial support to continue advancing our much-needed mission
Increase the number of furniture installation projects per month and reduce the waiting time
Give your organization the opportunity to step into the lives of those we serve
Provide your organization with the chance to work together in creating a safe, comfortable and fully furnished home, for a family that is making a fresh start in life
Here's what past participants had to say:
“It was an amazing experience to help Dionne and UPward Design for Life alongside my colleagues at Trautman a few weeks ago. The UDFL organization takes donated furniture, paintings, curtains, dressers, and the like to furnish apartments and homes for families in recovering situations. Dionne is a real-life superhero right here at home in the city of Buffalo.” Alex Davis - Civil/Structural Engineer - Trautman Associates
Last Friday was nothing short of incredible! Trautman Associates joined forces with UPward Design for Life for a meaningful collaboration. Our dedicated volunteers worked diligently to move, deliver, and arrange furniture for a family in need. But it didn’t stop there! We also hung decorations and curtains, and meticulously set up children’s rooms, paying special attention to every detail. It’s moments like these that remind us of the power of community and the impact of lending a helping hand. - Trautman Associates
“On Saturday, November 4th, we were able to transform a family of seven’s house into a home. Volunteering with Upward Design for Life was an incredible experience from beginning to end. The day started with an unexpected turn as the home we were serving was a lot worse than anticipated. Through teamwork and a bit of heavy lifting, we were able to bring smiles, happy tears, and a future of opportunity to this local family. Spending a few hours with Dionne has left a major impact on me. Her passion, understanding and leadership do not go unnoticed, and she is truly making a difference in our Buffalo Community. I cannot wait to volunteer again with this organization.” - Marit M. - Ingram Micro
“UPward Design for Life is doing incredible stuff. I was fortunate to see first hand how they are changing lives. If you’re ever in a position to support them in any way, please consider doing so.” - Robert Walter - MOOG
“Each and every time I’ve had the opportunity to volunteer with Upward Design for Life I’m changed by the experience! It’s hard to put into words all that comes from working with UDFL– inspiration, motivation, gratitude, appreciation, awareness. You won’t find a more impactful team building activity out there. Not only are you building skills on how to work better as a team, but you’re experiencing the logistics of a non-profit that is successfully and efficiently pulling off these installs week after week. Taking direction from a dedicated leader help you progress through the project. You’re getting a peak into families working through tough times together and being creative with their environment and current circumstances. This is not a basic ice breaker activity. You and your team will grow as people through this experience. Don’t wait. Our community needs you to step up now.” -Courtney McClurg - Ingram Micro
Teams can consist of up to eight (8) people.
Up to two (2) team members can conduct the initial client home visit to see the space, take pictures and measurements. Home visits are scheduled based on the client’s availability. A UDFL team member will be present.
Program participants will schedule a date/time to visit the UDFL donation center to begin selecting appropriate furnishings for the project.
On the scheduled day, team members will conduct the furniture installation project which involves loading selected furnishings onto a moving truck and transporting the items to the client’s home, then unloading and moving the furniture into the home. UDFL provides the moving truck and driver as well as food and beverages. Projects can take 3-5 hours depending on the size and condition of the home. Projects can take place during the weekday or on a Saturday.
UDFL will schedule a virtual meeting with team participants, in order to share safety information before starting the program.
Ready to experience the UDFL Corporate Team Building Program?
Our team building program participation fee is $3,000. The program fee not only offers your team the opportunity to work as a cohesive unit, boost morale, serve our community, and have fun, but also to support the work of UDFL, as we aim to serve 100 families annually by 2027.
As a complimentary offering to your package, we are providing a Communication Team Building session, featuring "The Birds Personality Assessment" – a delightful tool for unveiling personalities, communication styles, and behaviors. Immerse your team in a transformative experience as this 90-minute Communication Team Building Workshop combines interactive exercises, discussions, trust-building, and communication barrier-breaking techniques to foster enhanced understanding and collaboration. This team building session will be conducted by an experienced coach and facilitator, Melonya Johnson owner of BSMART Coaching - https://bsmartcoaching.com/
Note:
Maximum number of participants: 8
Team building session will be conducted onsite at company’s location.
Please contact Dionne Williamson, Executive Director & Founder at support@upwarddesignforlife.org or 716-698-7966, with questions!
Ready to sign up? Team Building Program Agreement
