Giving Back
Seattle Seahawk Tyler Ott and Ashley Ott Donate to Newton Based Charity
December 2, 2019
The Second Step, a Newton-based domestic violence organization, recently announced a partnership with Ashley and Tyler Ott for the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign.
Tyler Ott, a graduate of Harvard University, started his NFL career as a member of the New England Patriots and is currently entering his third season as the long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks. His wife, Ashley, is a board member of The Second Step, which provides critical services, housing and support to families impacted by domestic violence need to make a fresh start.
The Otts have commissioned local artist Julieanne Strom Brill to design Tyler’s cleats that he will wear for week 14 of the NFL season. Following the game, The NFL will host an online auction and 100 percent of proceeds raised by Tyler’s cleats will be donated to The Second Step.
To learn more about The Second Step, go to https://thesecondstep.org/
David and Ashley Volunteer with Commonwealth Cares at National Conference
October 2, 2019
While in Denver, David and Ashley donated their time to an afternoon of giving back. Along with a peer group of more than 200 advisors, guests, and home office staff, David and Ashley helped assemble and package a remarkable 19,600 nutritious dried-soup meals supporting Conscious Alliance. These meals will be distributed to the organization’s network of food pantries and schools serving low-income students—providing high-quality food that encourages families to eat healthy together.
To learn more about Concious Alliance, go to https://www.consciousalliance.org/
Ashley Volunteers with the Seahawks Women's Association
September 24, 2019
Along with other Seattle Seahawks' player's wives, Ashley attended the SWA Day of Service- this year benefitting the residents of Mary's Place Family Center in Seattle, WA. Mary's Place is a community non-profit that provides shelter and services for women, children and families as they make their way out of homelessness.
The SWA Day of Service was dedicated to the young residents of Mary's Place to give them a "day of beauty." The wives of the Seattle Seahawks served a lunch and then spent the afternoon providing residents with fun beauty activites: nail polishing, hair and makeup along with donating items such as new hairbrushes, jewelry and scarves.
The Seahawks Women's Association also donated undergarments and socks for the residents in addition to the fun activities at the afternoon event.
To learn more about Mary's Place, go to: https://www.marysplaceseattle.org/
Research Analyst Intern, Jade Volunteers for the Walk to Defeat ALS
October 6, 2019
On Sunday, October 6, 2019, our Research Analyst Intern, Jade, volunteered for the North Shore Walk to Defeat ALS. The walk took place on the beautiful campus of Endicott College, where Jade attends school. Jade and her ice hockey teammates helped with the set-up process, checking participants in, and cheering participants on as they united together, walking to end ALS.
The event was so moving as 50 teams consisting of over 400 participants came together to honor loved ones, fight for those affected, and raise funds. This is Jade’s fourth year volunteering for the event and every year she is amazed by the ALS community as they are so upbeat and positive.
For more information on The ALS Association, please click here.
David and Ashley Sponsor The Second Step
April 12, 2019
Vantage Point Financial partners, David Griswold and Ashley Ott, were proud to sponsor The Second Step, Celebrating Success Gala last night! A powerful and inspirational evening, bringing together individuals and businesses from Greater Boston to support survivors of domestic violence. If you are interested in learning more, please click here.
Ashley and Husband Tyler Volunteer for the Perkins School for the Blind's Annual Easter Egg Hunt
April 7, 2019
Vantage Point Financial partnered with Lightship Wealth Strategies, Inc. to hide over 3,000 beeping Easter eggs for Perkins School for the Blind’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. There were over 400 students, the largest event since it was started 7 years ago.
