​482 Collective | About

​At the heart of the 482 Collective is a team of dedicated people who help with day-to-day operations, program development, deliveries, community-building and more. Beyond this core group – every client, volunteer, donor, and partner who participates or contributes to the 482’s vast array of initiatives become a part of our growing collective as we work to connect those who can with those who need. We invite you to connect when you're ready to get involved.

​Board of Directors ​& Creative Team

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​Behind the Name

The numbers in our company name each have their own significance:

​The number FOUR represents structure and stability. Think of the 4 legs of a table or chair; putting food on the table; or pulling up a chair to listen closely; everyone welcome at our table. In spiritual circles, the number 4 also represents hard work, responsibility, honesty, and integrity. We loved that these ideas align so closely with our company values.

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The number EIGHT evokes a sense of balance, Its shape is an infinite loop, representing infinite possibilities – continual support for our clients, boundless ways to help. Ideas about give-and-take and cause-and-effect came up when we researched the number. There is wisdom in seeking balance between opposing ideas, especially for people who are struggling to rebuild their lives after trauma/abuse. 

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The number TWO  is connected to whole-hearted ideas such as: ​peace, positivity, and cooperation, and to dualities – it is both a symbol of opposition and a symbol of harmony. We love that it is grounded in the idea of partnership – because the work we do together is so much more powerful than what we can accomplish on our own.

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Individually and collectively, the numbers 4, 8, and 2 are all positive numbers. They work together to help us focus on replacing scarcity and injustice with positive abundance. We knew we hit a magic combination when our graphic designer discovered a heart between the 8 and the 2 while designing our logo. So, the 482 logo actually reads: (4-82) “for love”. Which is essentially why we do this work: for love – for our families, our community, and ultimately the world. We harness the positive collective energy of everyone who is inspired to participate, in any capacity that they are able. Everyone who contributes to the 482 becomes part of our growing collective. It’s a beautiful thing!

​​Our Collective Values

​ROCK IT  |  Reliability  Optimism  Confidentiality  Kindness  Integrity  Trust

Our policies

Good management practices and clear policies make it possible for us to bring our values to life.