The Heart Behind RowCal: Stories of Gratitude, Growth, and Connection
At RowCal, we believe gratitude is more than a feeling. It’s a force that builds stronger teams, better relationships, and thriving communities! 💛
Gratitude reminds us to pause and notice the good around us. The people, the opportunities, and even the small, ordinary moments that make life meaningful.
When practiced regularly, it can transform not only how we see our work, but also how we experience our world.
In honor of the gratitude season, we asked our RowCal team to reflect on what they’re most grateful for in life, at work, and in the people around them.
Their answers tell a story of heart, connection, and perspective that truly captures what RowCal is all about!
Health, Healing & Hope
Many team members shared that they were grateful for their health or the healing of loved ones.
One wrote, “I’m grateful for my health. Life is short, and we have to live with gratitude, waking up every morning.”
Another celebrated their mom’s progress through cancer treatment, reminding us that hope and healing often go hand in hand.
These moments of gratitude highlight how resilience grows when we take time to appreciate what we have, especially our well-being and the people who lift us up through challenging times.
Family, Growth & New Beginnings
Family topped the list again and again - from welcoming a new baby to cherishing everyday moments with loved ones.
Others shared gratitude for personal growth, both at home and at work.
As one teammate put it, “I’m thankful for the chance to grow - helping others, learning something new, and finding small moments of clarity.”
Growth and gratitude go hand in hand. One fuels the other, creating space for joy and purpose in what we do each day.
Faith, Friendship & Teamwork
Faith and friendship were also powerful themes.
Team members expressed thanks for kind coworkers, inspiring leaders, and supportive teams that make work feel like family.
Many described RowCal as a place where people see you as human, and where flexibility, mentorship, and encouragement are part of everyday life - from the ability to balance family and work, to celebrating achievements big and small, to learning something new every day.
It’s clear our team’s gratitude reflects the culture we strive to build: one rooted in trust, care, and community.
Why Gratitude Matters at RowCal
Practicing gratitude strengthens our company from the inside out.
It fosters empathy, resilience, and perspective. We know these are qualities that make us better teammates, better partners, and better neighbors.
This Thanksgiving season, and every day, we’re especially thankful for the people who make RowCal what it is - our dedicated team members who show up with heart, integrity, and teamwork to the communities they serve. 💛
We’d love to hear from you - what are you grateful for this year?