Record shop owner gives a donation to the tune of $100,000 to Seattle charity
As anyone who knows Naveen Jain can attest, I am a big supporter of the arts. So when I hear a story about the art community members supporting others, I can’t help but be enthused. Dave Vorhees, the owner of the Ballard-based Bop Street Records, recently closed his existing shop. Vorhees plans to reopen at another location in July, but his new store will be smaller, and some of his classic collection of vinyl records are proving very valuable for a local nonprofit. Instead of packing...
Read MoreIntelius Supports Overlake Service League
Naveen Jain and Anu Jain speak about their support of the Overlake Service League. Naveen Jain and Anu Jain talk about much-needed services for impoverished people living in the east-side area of metropolitan Seattle, and how Overlake Service League helps to alleviate hunger for Bellevue citizens in need. Tweet This...
Read MoreWashington Women’s Foundation donates nearly $500,000 to local nonprofits
I frequently make charitable donations to Seattle-based organizations. That being said, it is always encouraging to hear that other groups give to local nonprofits as well. For example, the Washington Women’s Foundation recently awarded grants worth nearly $500,000 to five organizations. The foundation awarded grants of $87,500 or $100,000 to nonprofit organizations that fit into its five focus areas: arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services. The Washington...
Read MoreIntelius recognized for charitable contributions
Helping others in need is a cause that Naveen Jain feels most passionate about. This giving philosophy translates largely to my company, Intelius. Recently, the company’s charitable contributions were recognized by Puget Sound Business Journal’s Corporate Citizenship Program. Last year, Intelius gave more than $360,000 to nonprofit organizations, $260,000 of which was donated to local Washington charities. In addition to that, Intelius employees volunteered hundreds of hours to...
Read MoreIntelius honors 5 college startups
Progression is the key to the future. This is a concept that Intelius holds dear, believing whole-heartedly that, by nurturing the youth of today, a better tomorrow can be ensured. On May 24, I joined the five winners of the Intelius Student Entrepreneurship Awards at a special Churchill Club panel as they discusses their views of the future. These entrepreneurs and their startups were recognized for the impact that their companies had in the social, technology, marketing, sustainability and...
Read MoreNaveen Jain
Naveen Jain, who grew up in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, saw firsthand how families struggle under the burden of poverty. He vowed to make giving back to the community an essential part of his business ventures. As the CEO of Intelius, Naveen supports various nonprofit aid groups that focus on medical care, education, and family development.
Together with his wife Anu Jain, who works for Intelius as the vice president of community relations, he involves Intelius in many of his philanthropic efforts. The United Way of King County, Bellevue Life Spring, Seattle Children’s Hospital, Treehouse, and Hopelink are just some of the many organizations that have been recipients of Naveen Jain's support. The Puget Sound Business Journal ranked Intelius as among the top 15 corporate philanthropists in the United States.
Naveen and Anu Jain invite you to join them in their efforts to make metro Seattle and the world a better place.
