We are giving back to make a difference in the lives of others. Trinity Oaks supporters believe that simply spending time outdoors and the camaraderie around a campfire creates some of our fondest memories — let’s share that with others!

Every dollar of your contribution to Trinity Oaks is devoted exclusively to strengthening our shared mission, and we thank you for that.

Click here to donate.

To donate by check, please include the following required donor information and mail it in along with a check made payable to Trinity Oaks to 17503 La Cantera Pkwy, Ste 104-512, San Antonio, TX 78257.

For In-Kind Support, Items such as commercial kitchen equipment, trucks, ATVs, hunting and fishing gear, and building materials are always needed.

Click here for more information.

The Mobile Pantry program allows us to provide healthy food options to clients seeking food assistance that may live in food deserts.

It is also an opportunity for our partner agencies to bring a bigger yield of perishable and non-perishable food directly to clients.

Partner agencies dedicate funding to bring our Mobile Pantry trucks to their facility to distribute food.

On the day of the event, the Mobile Pantry comes filled with a variety of produce, frozen and refrigerated foods to provide supplemental assistance to qualified families and individuals. Each Mobile Pantry vehicle can comfortably provide 200 families with up to 50 pounds of food.

Free to clients.

With your help, we can ensure qualifying children and families have access to childcare at an affordable cost. Once you have qualified, parents of CCS children have the option of choosing YOU as their Child Care Provider.

Some of the advantages of being a CCS provider are:

• Receive training and technical assistance to deliver quality care and education.
• Receive direct payment for child care services.
• Participate in the Texas Rising Star program to enhance delivery of care and education.
• Receive inclusion services
• Providers receive paid holidays for CCS referred children.

Click here for current maximum reimbursement daily rates.

Click here for more information.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to provide dislocated workers and other eligible individuals with job opportunities for which they would not otherwise qualify.

Overview:

• The position and pay rate are set by the employer, equal to a prevailing wage. The incentive for the employer is to expose participants to occupations, source talent, and receive reimbursement of pay wages based on the size of the company on a sliding scale (see below).
• The participant must complete the following On-the-Job Training (OJT) documents: Contract Agreement, Training Plan, Reimbursement Request Form, and Employer of Record.
• The Employer of Record is the hiring company (employer).
• The length of the program is up to 1040 hours determined by the occupation of placement.
• Reimbursement requests are to be made no later than five (5) business days from the end of the month and processed in approximately two (2) weeks. A reimbursement request form must be accompanied by supporting documentation, including official timesheets and pay stubs.
• Processing takes approximately two (2) weeks providing the proper supporting documentation and reimbursement requests are submitted within five (5) days of the end of the month.

To participate in the program trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and meet one (1) of the following criteria: 

• Less than two (2) years with the last employer.
• Less than two (2) years of total work experience.
• 5 or more jobs in the last two (2) years.
• Work skills that need upgrading.
• No work experience in the last two (2) years.
• Classroom training, but no work experience.

With your help, we can ensure qualifying children and families have access to childcare at an affordable cost. Once you have qualified, parents of CCS children have the option of choosing YOU as their Child Care Provider.

Some of the advantages of being a CCS provider are:

• Receive training and technical assistance to deliver quality care and education.
• Receive direct payment for child care services.
• Participate in the Texas Rising Star program to enhance delivery of care and education.
• Receive inclusion services.
• Providers receive paid holidays for CCS referred children.

Click here for current maximum reimbursement daily rates.

Click here for more information.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to provide dislocated workers and other eligible individuals with job opportunities for which they would not otherwise qualify.

Overview: 

• The position and pay rate are set by the employer, equal to a prevailing wage. The incentive for the employer is to expose participants to occupations, source talent, and receive reimbursement of pay wages based on the size of the company on a sliding scale (see below).
• The participant must complete the following On-the-Job Training (OJT) documents: Contract Agreement, Training Plan, Reimbursement Request Form, and Employer of Record.
• The Employer of Record is the hiring company (employer).
• Length of the program is up to 1040 hours determined by the occupation of placement.
• Reimbursement requests are to be made no later than five (5) business days from the end of the month and processed in approximately two (2) weeks. A reimbursement request form must be accompanied by supporting documentation to include official timesheets and pay stubs.
• Processing takes approximately two (2) weeks providing the proper supporting documentation and reimbursement request are submitted within five (5) days of the end of the month.

To participate in the program trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and meet one (1) of the following criteria: 

• Less than two (2) years with the last employer.
• Less than two (2) years of total work experience.
• 5 or more jobs in the last two (2) years.
• Work skills that need upgrading. 
• No work experience in the last two (2) years.
• Classroom training, but no work experience.

Mission work is one of the founding principles of our church, and there are many ways to get involved!

Little Free Food Pantry

What started as the Eagle Scout project of one of our high schoolers has grown into a service that provides critical aid to our community. Our Little Free Pantry makes deliveries every other week to several families in the area and also keeps a pantry stocked in our partnered Hill Country MHDD clinic for clients.

Act II Sewing

Act II Sewing is a group of ladies who meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 9:30 am to sew for a good cause. Some of their regular projects are stuffed animals for St. Jude Children’s Home, Presbyterian Children’s Home, and other organizations and occasions where children might need a bit of comfort.

They make clothing protectors, lap blankets, shawls, walker bags, and more for nursing home residents, hospice patients, and Meals on Wheels recipients. You don’t need to be skilled at sewing to help make these projects and more, just come by and lend a hand.

Kids Hope

Kids Hope is a national non-profit organization that partners young students in need with mentors from a local church, who provide a one-on-one relationship dedicated to supporting their growth.

Mentors meet with their students once a week for one hour, helping with homework, providing a listening ear, and being a steady source of support. Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church has been partnered with Kids Hope since 1998. If you would like to be a mentor or a prayer partner, please contact us to learn more.

Partnership with Mental Health Clinic

We are partnered with the Canyon Lake branch of the Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disability Center. The fully staffed mental health clinic operates full-time out of our Fellowship Hall and provides mental health, individual developmental disability, and substance abuse services to our community. If you are in need or wish to learn more, go to their website at https://www.hillcountry.org/services/canyon-lake-mh-center/ or call their office at 830-387-5995.

Donations

In addition to all of the more hands-on work we do at Canyon Lake Presbyterian Church, we make donations to many organizations in our local community and the larger world. These include, but are not limited to:

• CRRC Food Pantry
• John Knox Ranch
• Canyon Lake Meals on Wheels
• Mission Presbytery
• Mo-Ranch
• Presbyterian Church USA
• Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
• CARE of Canyon Lake

Click here to Donate

Click here to view the Calendar of Events

Some of the ways you can help include:

(Click on each below to learn more about them.)

• Cash Donations
• Honorary & Memorial Gifts
• Planned Giving
• In-Kind Donations
• Volunteer

Want to see your gift in action? Schedule a tour!

For more information or questions on how to donate to Boysville contact:

Dawn Hooker
Director of Fundraising and Grants
[email protected]
(210) 601-5930

To become a volunteer, you must meet the following criteria:

• You must be at least 18 years old to work directly with the children, howefer there are some opportunities for youth ages 16-18.
• Submit volunteer application online
• Submit a copy of your driver’s license
• Agree to a background check and receive favorable results. An FBI check will also be required at the potential volunteer’s expense.
• Submit negative TB test results done within the last 12 months
• Attend the volunteer orientation and training
• Portray is a positive role model for youth

Every guest with special needs enjoys free admission at nonprofit Morgan’s Wonderland and Morgan’s Inspiration Island. The unfunded cost for each visitor is over $25, giving us an operating cost deficit of a minimum of $2,500 per day. This shortfall is covered primarily by donations and contributions from generous supporters such as you. There are many ways to support our efforts!

Make a Donation
Morgan’s Wonderland, Morgan’s Inspiration Island, and Morgan’s Wonderland Sports are nonprofit organizations and your donations are tax deductible.

https://mwsa.ticketapp.org/portal/product/4

Become a Morgan’s Advocate!
Morgan’s Advocates, enlists elite advocates within the community who want to help us achieve our ultimate goal: improve the quality of life for individuals of all ages and all abilities through initiatives that produce fully-inclusive, Ultra-Accessible™ experiences.

https://inclusionstartshere.com/morgans-advocates/

Memorial Wall. Inclusion on the Memorial Wall is available with a donation of $500. These funds will help us adhere to our guiding principle of providing free admission to Morgan’s Wonderland for anyone with a special need or disability.
To include the name of a loved one on the Memorial Wall, please complete the form below.

https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/6Nf93cpR3G43qv7

Legacy and Planned Giving
Consider making a long-term investment to ensure that Morgan’s Wonderland continues offering the same experience for individuals with special needs year after year. Your legacy gift also enrolls you in the Taking Flight Legacy Society.

Members are recognized in special ways, including the placement of your name on the Legacy Panel of the Platinum Wall in the park. Through the enduring nature of a planned gift, you may also use your contribution to honor or remember a loved one, perpetuating your family name beyond your lifetime.

Long-term appreciated stocks and securities can be used to support the Morgan’s Wonderland annual fund or to establish planned-giving arrangements, giving you a double benefit: a current income tax deduction and avoidance of capital-gains taxes.

Third Party Fundraising
Morgan’s Wonderland is incredibly grateful to the many community groups, organizations, and individuals who wish to organize fundraisers and fundraising events to support our mission of inclusion. If you are interested in learning more about how you or your organization can host a fundraiser benefitting our mission, please access the Guidelines & Application below.

https://morganswonderland.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Third-Party-Fundraising-Guidelines-UPDATED-8.2022.pdf

Become an Event Sponsor
Morgan’s Wonderland hosts special events throughout the year that you or your company can sponsor. 

https://morganswonderland.com/annual-events/

Other Ways to Support
Making a difference is easy as 1, 2, 3. Celebrate your special day in the spirit of inclusion, or share your experience to help us spread the word about the impact of Morgan’s Wonderland.

Kairos Prison Ministry International, Inc. (KPMI) is a Christian faith-based ministry that addresses the spiritual needs of incarcerated men, women, youth, and, their families. By sharing the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ, Kairos hopes to change hearts, transform lives, and impact the world. As a ministry, Kairos embraces a diverse group of volunteers working together to fulfill Christ's call to action in Matthew 25:36.

KPMI is a ministry of the church, a ministry of the apostles whom Jesus, the Christ, has called into the community and sent forth into the environment of the correctional institution. KPMI has been called the best example of the early church in existence today.

Watch this video to see what the Lord is doing through Kairos

Hear how Kairos impacted the lives of CrossBridgers

Watch this video to see how God partnered with CrossBridgers to impact the Kingdom through Kairos.

Become A Ministry Financial Donor

The cost of a weekend ranges from $15,000 to $20,000 for the food, cookies, supplies, etc. Sponsoring levels range from an Individual Participant ($150) to an entire table family of six ($900). Individual Meal Tickets can be purchased for $5 each. Kairos, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and contributions are deductible as provided in section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. 

Of course, gifts of any amount are appreciated. We welcome you into this ministry through your giving. Checks should be made payable to "KPMI-Briscoe" and mailed to:

KPMI-Briscoe

P.O. Box 782285

San Antonio, TX 78278

To learn more, check out the following KAIROS sites:
Kairos site
Kairos-Briscoe site 

CrossBridge partners with Northside Church of Christ's Loaves and Fishes and provides food, socks, and hygiene items while also spreading the love of Christ.

We interact with the people we are serving to help them know that they are loved and that someone cares about them.

Loaves and Fishes serves the homeless near downtown San Antonio three days a week.

Volunteers are welcome to help prepare food and/or distribute the food. Families with children are welcome to participate in truck loading and preparation.

Sandwiches are prepared and the truck is loaded at Northside Church of Christ, 19818 Hwy 281 North. 

If you would like to participate as an individual, just arrive at the church at the start time and day mentioned below. When you drive into the main drive, keep right toward "Deliveries," and you will see the Loaves and Fishes truck parked on the drive. If you would like to participate as a large group, please contact Dana Grubb at the email below.

Jesus instructed his followers to care for the poor, the hungry, the sick, and those in prison saying, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” (Matthew 25:40). This ministry seeks to serve Christ by serving others.

With your help, we can ensure qualifying children and families have access to childcare at an affordable cost. Once you have qualified, parents of CCS children have the option of choosing YOU as their Child Care Provider.

Some of the advantages of being a CCS provider are:

• Receive training and technical assistance to deliver quality care and education.
• Receive direct payment for child care services.
• Participate in the Texas Rising Star program to enhance the delivery of care and education.
• Receive inclusion services.
• Providers receive paid holidays for CCS-referred children.

Click here for the current maximum reimbursement daily rates.

Click here for more information.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to provide dislocated workers and other eligible individuals with job opportunities for which they would not otherwise qualify.

Overview:

• The position and pay rate are set by the employer, equal to a prevailing wage. The incentive for the employer is to expose participants to occupations, source talent, and receive reimbursement of pay wages based on the size of the company on a sliding scale (see below).
• The participant must complete the following On-the-Job Training (OJT) documents: Contract Agreement, Training Plan, Reimbursement Request Form, and Employer of Record.
• The Employer of Record is the hiring company (employer).
• Length of the program is up to 1040 hours determined by the occupation of placement.
• Reimbursement requests are to be made no later than five (5) business days from the end of the month and processed in approximately two (2) weeks. A reimbursement request form must be accompanied by supporting documentation, including official timesheets and pay stubs.
• Processing takes approximately two (2) weeks providing the proper supporting documentation and reimbursement requests are submitted within five (5) days of the end of the month.

To participate in the program trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and meet one (1) of the following criteria: 

• Less than two (2) years with the last employer.
• Less than two (2) years of total work experience.
• 5 or more jobs in the last two (2) years.
• Work skills that need upgrading.
• No work experience in the last two (2) years.
• Classroom training, but no work experience.

Whether you have been on the frontlines for years trying to get a mission started or if God is just beginning to build your team and ideas, we want to help equip you.

By partnering with Wildfire Network as a new mission, we will come alongside your team. Opt-in to as many of the following resources as your mission requires.

Coaching:

• Inquiry-based assistance
• Counseling/Coaching (monthly or quarterly, 1on 1)
• Care (as needed)
• KINDLE - Open service for missionaries (Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM)

Facilities: 

• Co-op office space (FREE use of Created Studio or Wildfire House)
• Storage available at Wildfire House

Finances: 

• Covering for tax-deductions
• Donor processing
• Expense accounting

Media: 

• Identity branding
• Consulting
• Graphics (printing services provided at cost)
• Websites (FREE web development and hosting)

Training: 

• Seminars (quarterly on subjects as needed)
• Theological training (Training school, Kindle)

Volunteer
Come by the clinic on 1781 E. Ammann Rd. and fill out an application

Volunteers report that they love volunteering for Acacia Medical Mission because it gives them an opportunity to give back to the community by helping their neighbors obtain needed medical care. We are also able to help our volunteers get community service and precept hours. If helping others brings you joy, you will enjoy your time at AMM!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Reception Desk
• Event Volunteers
• Medically Trained Staff

Donate
Come by the clinic on 1781 E. Ammann Rd

Your Donation Will Provide

• Prescription Refills
• Medical Examinations
• Diagnostic Exams

Make a donation to: [email protected] for Acacia Medical Mission

Demonstrations:

AASAR team members and canines are available for free community-wide demonstrations for companies, schools, organizations, and large groups to learn more about our mission, meet our members, and see our services first-hand. This is by appointment only and does require advanced planning. If you are interested in inviting the AASAR team out to your next event, please email us.

Scouts Explorer Post:

A group of experienced and knowledgeable AASAR members dedicate additional time and effort to giving back to the community’s youth in the components of citizenship, leadership skills, career opportunities, life skills, and character education. This Explorer Post opportunity is available for youth (male and female) between the ages of 14 and 18 years of age that have an interest in the outdoors, navigation, communications, incident command, and other valuable Search and Rescue skills. Youth do not have to be affiliated with Boy or Girl Scouts currently or in the past. For more information, please email us.

The Big Give:

Alamo Area Search and Rescue participates in annual fundraising events in partnership with The Big Give San Antonio to promote support for non-profits and volunteerism in South Central Texas. The Big Give is a 24-hour online day of giving fueled by generous donors and numerous non-profit organizations.

For more information about how you can support the team year-round, please visit our Support AASAR page.

There are plenty of ways to get involved with San Antonio Threads.

Give:

• Financial donations can be made by visiting or contacting any Jefferson Bank and specifying San Antonio Threads as the receiver.
• NEW clothing and personal care items can be dropped off at 10446 Sentinel St., San Antonio, TX 78217. Click here and scroll down to What Kind of Donations Do We Need? for a list of most-needed items.
• Gifts cards can be mailed to San Antonio Threads, 10446 Sentinel St., San Antonio, TX 78217.
• Thinking about organizing a fundraiser with your organization or hosting a clothing drive? Let us know by following the links below. You can also give us a call at 210-600-3989 for more information.

Volunteer:

• Whether you are part of a school, civic, organization, or church group or want to participate alone or with a couple of friends, we need your help! Click here and fill out the volunteer interest form or give us a call during our office hours.

Partner:

• We are incredibly thankful for the outpouring of support from many local businesses, including Neiman Marcus, Valero, Ross, Jefferson Bank, and others. Now it’s your turn to make a difference! Click here to complete the Partner Interest form or give us a call during our office hours.

Become a Member

• Supporter
• Advocate
• Champion
• Visionary

Click here to Donate

Partner

FREED Texas is looking for Organizations, Agencies, Employers, Businesses, and Individuals who volunteer their time and resources to support our mission and scholars.

Click here to apply

FREED Texas is open to Organizations, Agencies, Businesses, and individuals who offer their information, stories, and insights to connect scholars to the community that can support their goals.

We are grateful for any donations: monetary,  voluntary, or through goods and resources. Our mission and Scholars rely greatly on our community and community partners for continued success.

The Delta Society Pet Partners® program was established in 1990 to ensure that “both ends of the leash,” people as well as animals, are well-prepared to participate in animal-assisted activity and animal-assisted therapy programs.

Pet Partners is the only national registry that requires volunteer training and screening of animal-handler teams.

Potential Pet Partner Teams are required to follow all Pet Partner policies and procedures in order to become registered Pet Partners. Handlers must be able to learn and demonstrate the skills necessary to visit safely with your animal in hospitals, nursing homes, classrooms, and other facilities.

You can do this in two different ways:

1. Attend an 8-hour Pet Partner Team training course when one is available and then be evaluated as a team.
2. Or you can complete an online course through Pet Partners.org and then be evaluated.

Learn more about becoming a registered Pet Partners team by contacting us or check out our Calendar of Events page for upcoming evaluation dates.

Click here to become a Member

Click here to Donate

Mission Presbytery is dedicated to helping mitigate disasters before they happen, respond with aid when they do, and stay through the recovery helping to rebuild lives, families, and the community.

We usually support other agencies with volunteers, equipment, and financial aid. Mission Presbytery also hosts/houses volunteers who respond to an area after a disaster. Our organization is not set up to help at the individual level, that is where each of the churches comes in, we serve other agencies, volunteers, and first responders.

With your help, we can ensure qualifying children and families have access to childcare at an affordable cost. Once you have qualified, parents of CCS children have the option of choosing you as their Child Care Provider.

Some of the advantages of being a CCS provider are:

• Receive training and technical assistance to deliver quality care and education.
• Receive direct payment for child care services.
• Participate in the Texas Rising Star program to enhance the delivery of care and education.
• Receive inclusion services
• Providers receive paid holidays for CCS-referred children.

Click here for the current maximum reimbursement daily rates.

Click here for more information.

Workforce Solutions Alamo (WSA) On-the-Job Training (OJT) program is designed to provide dislocated workers and other eligible individuals with job opportunities for which they would not otherwise qualify.

Overview: 

• The position and pay rate are set by the employer, equal to a prevailing wage.
• The Employer of Record is the hiring company (employer).
• Length of the program is up to 1040 hours determined by the occupation of placement.
• Processing takes approximately two (2) weeks providing the proper supporting documentation and reimbursement request are submitted within five (5) days of the end of the month.

To participate in the program trainees must be authorized to work in the United States and meet one (1) of the following criteria: 

• Less than two (2) years with the last employer.
• Less than two (2) years of total work experience.
• 5 or more jobs in the last two (2) years.
• Work skills that need upgrading.
• No work experience in the last two (2) years.
• Classroom training, but no work experience.

Each year, Bible Study Fellowship groups focus on a different book or section of the Bible over 30 weekly sessions. Going chapter by chapter, verse by verse, allows members to better understand the text and gain a more thorough knowledge of, and relationship with, its Author - Almighty God.

BSF believes it’s important for everyone to personally explore the Word of God in community. Groups of all ages around the world meet weekly for about one and a half hours.

• Women
• Men
• Young Adults
• Students
• Children

Click here for information on how to download our app.

Click here to find a group.

Click here to view our past studies.

BSF also supplies free chapter-by-chapter Bible study curriculum for church small groups through their WordGo App. Church members will receive a daily Scripture reading and daily questions on the passage to discuss in their weekly small group.

Click here if you would like to start a small group at your congregation.

Free.

Daily Bread, as a Christ-centered organization, desires to help partners assist their communities in defeating poverty through God’s work. In addition to our weekly food distribution to our ministry partners, Daily Bread equips those partners with resources and training to address the root cause of poverty. Daily Bread focuses on addressing the defined root cause of poverty: broken relationships.

We do this by helping our partners help their communities mend their connections with God, other people, self, and creation.

Free.

SAAAACF provides funding and other resources for nonprofits impacting the community, and through a partnership provides funding for approved businesses for microloans.

We also collaborate with other organizations to implement programs supporting those in underserved communities.

We believe in building a city where San Antonio residents are deeply connected, have equitable opportunities to thrive, and contribute to the vitality of the community.

Using trust-based philanthropic principles to guide our grant efforts, the San Antonio Area Foundation invests in the nonprofit community through funds established by caring donors who entrust us with their philanthropic desires.

Our work is centered on understanding our community needs, building relationships with our stakeholders, and being responsive to the feedback we obtain regarding our processes.

Click here to learn more about our grants.

Promoting leadership and learning of women locally and globally through collaborative networks and partnerships

Sister Dorothy Ettling and Sister Neomi Hayes founded Women’s Global Connection in 2001 under the sponsorship of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and in partnership with the University of the Incarnate Word to further education and research in the global community.

Online

The WGC online community provides many forms of dialogue, information sharing, and learning. As in any community, the strength and power of Women’s Global Connection come from the participant's contributions. We welcome you to become a member of our community.

On-the-Ground

WGC also organizes annual immersion trips to partnering countries to promote understanding of different cultures aimed at building respectful collaborative relationships across the globe; and to provide education for grassroots women around the world as a means of promoting women’s leadership and community development.

SPECTRUM DIGITAL EDUCATION
Grant Eligibility
To be eligible for a Spectrum Digital Education Grant, applying organizations must serve communities located in a Spectrum market and have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Your organization’s program must also: 

Focus on families or seniors.
Be able to report to Spectrum the following metrics: number of people impacted, population served, and demographics. 
Partner with low-income and/or multicultural-based urban or rural communities.
Be an existing program, already working with a diverse population.
Meet the unique needs of its community and align with the nonprofit’s current mission.
Have a lasting, meaningful, and tangible impact (e.g. development of a new digital site or app, expansion of the capacity of a digital learning center, creation of a mobile computer lab, etc.)
Spectrum partners with organizations that do not discriminate based on race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, physical disability, military status, or other protected classes. 

Click here for 

• Digital Grant Selection Criteria
• Frequently Asked Questions

Visit www.spectrum.com/cp/digitaled to determine if your organization is in a Spectrum market

• Computer Skills Classes

Excel Beyond the Bell San Antonio began in 2012 as a professional network to develop and ensure standards for five-star youth development programs and that young people in Bexar County have access to the developmental relationships they need to succeed.

Data provided to the network from local school districts helps all partners better understand young people in their organizations. It empowers youth development leaders to not just anecdotally know why developmental relationships are important—it provides them with evidence on which to base organizational decisions.