Pursuit 2018 — A Look Back At A Year Of Growth For Our Team

On a spooky night in October, monsters, superheroes, human puns, and a giant T-rex roamed the halls of Pursuit headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.

After inciting a few scares, they feasted on a buffet of snacks and drinks, played games, and a squared off in a costume contest hosted by Pursuit’s Chief Program Officer Rey Fernández.

The first-ever joint Halloween Party for Fellows and Staff, it was one of the many ways Pursuit has championed team and culture in 2018. We’ve hosted parties for major holidays, team lunches, and other events that have brought our One Big Team closer together.

Here’s a look back at a year of growth for the Pursuit team!

New Name, Same Mission

In September, we rebranded from C4Q to Pursuit — a new identity that better reflects our impact and vision for creating change beyond Queens and directly engages the national challenges we tackle. As part of the rebrand, we introduced a dynamic logo and visual system that celebrates the journey of our Fellows and community.

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A New Employee 401K Plan

As we’ve grown, so, too, have our investments in our Staff. Reflecting our dedication to creating better financial futures, we launched a 401K plan for our team in 2018. Adding a retirement savings plan provides a long-term investment in our Staff that helps foster meaningful careers.

Team Lunches

This year, we introduced weekly team lunches featuring food from restaurants such as Thailand Center Point, Greentop, and Royal Catering Gourmet. It’s a chance for members of our Staff to take a break during the busy work day and get to know each other over some delicious eats.

Celebrating at our Bash

Our sixth annual gala fundraiser was our biggest yet — and our first in Manhattan (at Highline Stages). With the theme “Journey to Success,” Bash was a celebration of the amazing journeys of our Fellows and community. It was also an opportunity for our team to celebrate the impact we make.

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Turkey Day

For our Thanksgiving Potluck, our Staff and Fellows cooked up their favorite dishes and came together to celebrate in Pursuit’s Flex Space. Among the most popular dishes were Chief Program Officer Rey Fernández’s sweet potato pecan pie and Lead iOS Instructor Alex Paul’s green banana salad with codfish and avocado, a national dish of Saint Lucia.