Sponsor Spotlight: Climb Channel Solutions
At CEL, meaningful partnerships help create more opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build friendships, pursue their interests, contribute to their communities, and experience life’s possibilities.
One company that continues to make an impact through its sponsorship with CEL is Climb Channel Solutions. Through shared connections and a commitment to giving back, Climb Channel Solutions has found meaningful ways to support CEL members and their families.
We spoke with Nathan Wysocki, Director of National Accounts at Climb Channel Solutions, about what inspired the company’s sponsorship with CEL, what CEL’s mission
means to him and his team, and the meaningful moments that have made their connection with CEL so special.
What inspired your company to partner with CEL?
My involvement with CEL actually started through a good friend of mine at CDW, Shea Hart, telling me about CEL. I was immediately drawn in because it’s a local organization that receives no government funding, but more importantly because of what it stands for — providing opportunities, purpose and a meaningful life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. My wife, Michelle, taught kids with special needs for years and I had a front row seat into what their world looked like. After co-chairing the golf committee and sharing CEL’s mission with Climb, it became clear there was a natural fit, especially with CDW being such a strong supporter of CEL as well.
What does CEL’s mission mean to you and/or your company?
CEL’s mission has become very meaningful to me because you can actually see the impact being made in people’s lives. It’s not only about creating opportunities, friendships and purpose for CEL members; it’s also about supporting their parents and families and giving hope to families who may have once wondered what the future would look like for their loved one.
Why is it important to your company to support nonprofits like CEL?
Giving back is a big part of who we are at Climb. When we can support a great organization while also bringing in partners like CDW that we work with every day, the impact becomes exponential — we’re able to give back together while strengthening relationships with people we’ve come to consider family.
What has made your sponsorship with CEL meaningful or memorable?
One of my greatest memories has been bringing my son to CEL and letting him see firsthand the people we’re helping and the difference the organization is making. It also gave me an opportunity to show him how blessed I’ve been to be in a position at Climb where we can use our success and relationships to support a cause like this in a meaningful way.
What would you say to another business considering getting involved with CEL?
Jump in feet first. I believe we’re blessed to bless others, and CEL is an incredible local organization where you can actually see and feel the difference your involvement makes in the lives of its members and their families.
Get Involved with CEL
Sponsorships like the one between CEL and Climb Channel Solutions help strengthen connections between local businesses, our members and the broader community.
There are many ways to get involved with CEL, whether you’re interested in volunteering, attending an event, supporting our programs, or exploring a sponsorship opportunity.
Learn more about getting involved with CEL at ExperienceCEL.org/Partner
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