--- title: 2018 Beards & Braids for Busy Season | Article | GTN description: We couldn’t be more excited to launch our 5th annual Beards and Braids for Busy Season campaign! We had a fun Q&A and we increased awareness to this cause. image: https://www.gtn.com/hubfs/BBFBS%20-%202018%20Images-2.jpg --- [![Return to Global Tax Network homepage](https://www.gtn.com/hubfs/Logos/gtnlogo.png) ](https://www.gtn.com/) - [What We Do](https://www.gtn.com/services) What We Do - [Mobility Tax Compliance & Consulting](https://www.gtn.com/mobility-tax-compliance-and-consulting) End-to-end support for global assignments, from planning through tax filings - [Mobile Equity](https://www.gtn.com/services/mobile-equity-services) Manage cross-border equity reporting and long-term incentive compliance - [Individual Tax Services](https://www.gtn.com/services-for-individual-taxpayers) Tax support for individuals with complex tax requirements outside employer programs - [Workforce & Risk Management](https://www.gtn.com/services/mobile-workforce-management) Track business travelers and remote workers to identify and manage tax exposure - [Insights](https://www.gtn.com/resources) Insights - [Articles & Guides](https://www.gtn.com/resources?type=8%2C4) In-depth content to help you navigate mobility tax and program challenges - [Client Case Studies](https://www.gtn.com/resources?type=9) See how organizations are addressing mobility challenges in real scenarios - [Blog](https://www.gtn.com/blog) Timely perspectives on mobility tax, compliance, and workforce trends - [Events & Webinars](https://www.gtn.com/about-us/events) Join live sessions or explore on-demand content - [Technology](https://www.gtn.com/my-gtn-portal-your-mobility-tax-management-tool) Technology - [My GTN Portal Overview](https://www.gtn.com/my-gtn-portal-your-mobility-tax-management-tool) View assignment status, tax filings, and key data in one place - [Client Log-In](https://portal.gtn.com/) Access your secure portal - [Who We Are](https://www.gtn.com/about-us) Who We Are - [Our Approach](https://www.gtn.com/) How we support mobility programs with a flexible, tailored model - [Transition Process](https://www.gtn.com/about-us/transition-process) A structured approach to onboarding with minimal disruption - [Careers](https://www.gtn.com/careers) Explore opportunities to join GTN - [Our Team](https://www.gtn.com/about-us/our-team) Meet the people supporting your mobility program - [Press Room](https://www.gtn.com/about/press-room) Company updates, announcements, and media coverage - [Contact Us](https://www.gtn.com/contact) Connect with our team - [Global Coverage](https://www.gtn.com/about-us/global-coverage) How we provide support across countries and jurisdictions - [Philanthropy](https://www.gtn.com/) Giving back through initiatives that support our communities and the people within them - Search Enter your search: Search - [Login](https://portal.gtn.com/) - [CONTACT US](https://www.gtn.com/contact) # 2018 Beards & Braids for Busy Season March 23, 2018 | By [Barb Kolb](https://www.gtn.com/blog/author/barb-kolb) | [Global Mobility](https://www.gtn.com/blog/tag/global-mobility), [GTN Events](https://www.gtn.com/blog/tag/gtn-events), [Giving Back](https://www.gtn.com/blog/tag/giving-back) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/x-twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=2018%20Beards%20%26%20Braids%20for%20Busy%20Season%20%7C%20Article%20%7C%20GTN) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gtn.com%2Fblog%2F2018-beards-and-braids-for-busy-season-no-kid-hungry%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) We couldn’t be more excited to launch our fifth annual Beards and Braids for Busy Season campaign! To increase support and raise awareness to the No Kid Hungry® cause, we had a fun Q&A session with Jessica Bomberg, Senior Manager of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising for No Kid Hungry®. Read what Jessica had to say and show your support by [donating](http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR?px=3439276&fr_id=1473&pg=personal) and sharing for this great cause! GL: What does your organization focus on? *JB: No Kid Hungry is ending childhood hunger through effective programs that provide kids with the food they need.* GL: What does your organization mean to you? Why do you work there? *JB: As a mom, I can’t imagine my kids not having the food they need to just be kids. But that’s the reality for too many kids in our country. It shouldn’t be that way and I’m proud to work for an organization fighting for kids who can’t fight for themselves.* GL: What were your initial thoughts regarding our BBFBS campaign? *JB: I think it’s great! We love to see companies and their employees engaging with our work in ways that make sense for them.* GL: Have you ever been approached for a campaign like this? *JB: Yes, we have several companies throughout the year that host employee engagement/giving programs for No Kid Hungry.* GL: What does it mean to you / your organization to be chosen? *JB: We know that there are a lot of causes and charities that are worthwhile of your time and attention. We are honored to be chosen for the BBFBS campaign this year.* GL: What value do you see in a campaign like this? *JB: Not only will you be raising vital funds to help us feed more kids, you’re also helping spread awareness of an often overlooked problem. You are giving a voice to kids all over the country.* To support No Kid Hungry® through the BBFBS campaign you can [donate here](http://join.nokidhungry.org/site/TR?px=3439276&fr_id=1473&pg=personal) or show your support by sharing our story and raising awareness for this amazing cause! 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