In recent years, many companies have expanded their benefits packages to include something called service PTO. For nonprofits like Rayola, this growing workplace trend represents a powerful opportunity to turn paid work hours into meaningful community impact. Service PTO (sometimes called volunteer PTO or VTO) allows employees to take paid time off from their regular jobs specifically to volunteer with nonprofit organizations. Unlike traditional vacation days, service PTO is

By Jude Henrie T he holiday season often feels like a whirlwind. We rush from Thanksgiving feasts to the shopping frenzy of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday. But after the deals are done and the shopping bags are full, there is a day dedicated to a different kind of spirit. December 2, 2025, is Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of generosity that takes place each year on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. It serves as a reminder to pause durin

Euchre is more than just a pastime—it’s a tradition. Join us for a Rayola Euchre Night! By Jude Henrie I n Michigan, cold weather and Euchre go hand in hand. As the leaves start to fall and now the clocks have turned, we gather around kitchen tables and bar tops to play a few rounds. The deck is smaller, the rules are sharp, and the competition is fierce but friendly. Partners learn to read each other’s moves almost as well as they read the cards, and every “trump” and “euchr

Rayola volunteers exceeded their 2025 goal by sewing and donating 811 handmade Christmas stockings, each created with love to bring comfort, connection, and joy to children in foster care. By Jude Henrie How long does it take to sew a Christmas stocking? How long would you need to make 800? When we set our 2025 goal for Christmas stockings, we knew we were asking a lot from our volunteers. Thanks to your dedication, we didn’t just reach that goal… we exceeded  it. As of early