First Foundation has always felt a deep pride about our connection to the community, and our Supporting Our Communities initiative is one the pillars of our platform. When we partner each year with a nonprofit, we ensure we work with those who are close to the community – and connected to the people – which is why it is no surprise to us all of the good they have been doing during the pandemic. Below are stories of how just a few of our..
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Food and philanthropy aren’t often thought of together. But Monkey Business Café has found a way to combine food prep and service into community outreach. Situated on a quaint street in Fullerton, Monkey Business Café incorporates a farm-to-table approach while serving up delicious breakfast and lunch specialties. Regulars and newcomers alike order and enjoy items such as Javi’s Breakfast Sandwich, Egg McMonkey, The Outlaw Burger, Monkey Melt..
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According to Daniel Pink’s book Drive, the new approach to motivation has three essential elements: (1) Autonomy—the desire to direct our own lives; (2) Mastery—the urge to get better and better at something that matters; and (3) Purpose—the yearning to do what we do in the service of something larger than ourselves.
“The science shows that the secret to high performance isn’t our biological drive or..
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