When a business actually takes an interest in helping the general public throughout all crisis, and does it well, it’s worth taking note. Enter, Stream Energy, a direct selling and connected live services company that has made the short list since 2005. Texas, a state hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey, saw a new development emerge help the community of Houston and surrounding cities in amazing ways. According to an article on Patch.com, Stream Energy launched a charity foundation called “Stream Cares” to better display the company’s philanthropic desires beyond monetary donations. The relationships developed between Habitat for Humanity and the Red Cross allowed Stream Cares to use the revenue to pay it forward, encouraging associates to build a network of clients and provide residential and corporate services in return.
One such partnership that is particularly outstanding among the homeless comes through Hope Supply Co., as they hold an annual event that helps provide thousands of North Texan children with meals, money and basic supplies. Another instance in 2016 saw Stream Cares work closely with the Salvation Army to belay the cost of damages incurred by devastating tornadoes that destroyed local homes and businesses. Using their direct sales, the company was able to match the amount of donations brought in by their associates and double the pool.
A particularly touching event while partnered with Operation Once in a Lifetime really displayed the human-to-human effort Stream Energy strives hard to convey towards the public. Veterans of the Dallas area and their families received both moral and financial support via donated transportation to those unable to travel to gather for a true Texan lunch of ribs, burgers, steaks and the fixings at a designated restaurant. Soon after, Stream Energy co-hosted an event with the American Girl Doll Experience; allowing ten young girls of military families to receive an American Girl Doll of their choice and lunch at the American Girl Cafe, all expenses paid. For a state that proudly flies its Lone Star flag, companies like Stream Energy proudly do their best to make sure that Lone Star never truly flies alone.