Amber Fisher MCIOF (Cert)’s Post

Did you know that the 580+ parks and green spaces across Bristol & Bath are not inclusively designed? This significantly impacts access for Disabled people, carers, women and girls, minority ethnic groups, and people in low-income areas with at least 200,000 people struggling to use them or locked out completely. Our Reimagining Parks campaign aims to start leading the change. We need to raise £30,000 to kickstart this work. We've teamed-up with Aviva who are DOUBLING every donation! With your support in the next 12 months, we aim to: -Create one exemplar park in both Bristol and Bath that is fully accessible to cater for all physical disabilities and differences -Have one exemplar park in each city redesigned by a woman, with a focus on safety and female-focused activities and facilities -Develop a programme of accessible and enjoyable activities, such as sensory walks, supported play sessions, family activities and accessible gardening, in every neighbourhood in Bristol and Bath to support 2,000 people -Expand our mental health programme (Roots to Wellbeing) and provide out of hours support for people with mental health issues to support an additional 300 people a year, including those in areas of health deprivation, parents and young people. ☑️ Double your donation and reimagine parks with us today: 💻 https://lnkd.in/gsxYgUJ5 📧 community@yourpark.org.uk #accessibleparks #inclusiveparks #ReimaginingParks #ReimaginingParks #FundraisingFriday"

We’re sure you can’t have failed to see us talking about our brand new #ReimaginingParks campaign and our HUGE ambition to transform #Bristol and #Bath’s parks and green spaces to tackle the barriers that are currently shutting out 200,000 people. This is what we’re aiming to do in the next 12 months: ☀️ Create one exemplar park in both Bristol and Bath that is fully accessible to cater for all physical disabilities and differences ☀️ Develop a programme of accessible and enjoyable activities, such as sensory walks, supported play sessions, family activities and accessible gardening, in every neighbourhood in Bristol and Bath to support 2,000 people; ☀️ Have one exemplar park in each city redesigned by a woman, with safety in mind and the introduction of female-focused activities and facilities. ☀️ Expand our Roots to Wellbeing* GP-referral programme for people with mental health issues to two new areas of health deprivation in Bristol and Bath, to support 100 people each year. ☀️ Adapt our Roots to Wellbeing programme to provide regular out of hours activities, such as a summer programme of community gardening, and activities for families, to support 100 people in employment and 100 young people struggling with their mental or physical health. Support our urgent campaign and double your donation here: https://lnkd.in/gMriwpEi #accessibleparks #inclusiveparks #ReimaginingParks

With our funding, Vision North Somerset has delivered a three-year peer support service to older people. This support has been delivered within various social inclusion groups, including Portishead lunch group, Splash & Chat swimming, book group, Talking Tech group, gardening group, and visually impaired lawn bowls. We are so pleased to see that older people accessing support from Vision North Somerset report an improvement in health and wellbeing: ☀️ 88% agreed that they feel more confident and independent around the home. ☀️ 87% felt more confident to cope with their sight loss. ☀️ 86% agreed that the future seems brighter since our support. Find out more about our funding here: https://lnkd.in/eyw2HYwv #Connection #SocialInclusion #Support #Funding #CommunitySupport

Did you know that 1 in 4 people around the world live in inadequate housing, impacting their health, safety, and future opportunities? Today, on #WorldHabitatDay, we want to highlight our partnership with Habitat for Humanity Europe & Middle East, which is dedicated to ensure that everyone has a decent home. 🏡🌍 At Habitat for Humanity, communities are empowered by working together to address the need for safe and #affordablehousing. Together we’re not just building homes, we’re helping create a foundation for better health, education, and economic stability for families across the globe. #WorldHabitatDay2024 #worldofwienerberger

𝔼𝕞𝕡𝕠𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕆𝕦𝕣 ℂ𝕠𝕞𝕞𝕦𝕟𝕚𝕥𝕪: 𝔸 ℂ𝕒𝕝𝕝 𝕥𝕠 𝔸𝕔𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕄𝕖𝕒𝕟𝕚𝕟𝕘𝕗𝕦𝕝 ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕘𝕖 Supporting your local community means showing up in meaningful ways. In Boise, 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 continues to make a tremendous impact through its efforts, such as 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗨𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 and the 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯 program. In my time at ACS, the team has come together to help residents rake up fall leaves for those who could use a hand. The labor-intensive teamwork lifts our spirits as we see the leaves pile up and watch kids enjoying themselves by jumping into the leaf piles. It's a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community works together!! Programs like 𝗥𝗮𝗸𝗲-𝗨𝗽 𝗕𝗼𝗶𝘀𝗲 capture this spirit of cooperation, and it's heartening to witness our efforts' immediate, visible impact. Beyond that, NeighborWorks Boise is also making a difference with their 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝘂𝗯 initiative, helping solve the housing crunch that affects so many, including our adult children. By connecting homeowners with those in need of housing, they're creating solutions for a problem that touches families across the city. As NeighborWorks Boise states, "𝙒𝙚'𝙫𝙚 𝙨𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙤𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙞𝙣 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙧𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨." There are countless ways to lend a hand, from participating in seasonal efforts like Rake-Up Boise to finding more lasting solutions through programs like the HomeShare Hub. Where do you see a gap in your community that you could help fill? Whether it's offering your time, skills, or resources, there's always an opportunity to make an impact. We aim to provide custom, complete, and easy-to-use systems—so you can focus on what matters most. The same philosophy applies when supporting your community: efficient, thoughtful action makes all the difference. #CommunitySupport #Philanthropy #HousingSolutions #JonathanFrank

As homeownership is increasingly unaffordable for working households, shared equity homeownership is a tool for expanding access to stable and affordable homeownership. With intention, shared equity homeownership reduces homeownership disparities across race, gender, and geography and can serve as an instrument for system change and economic justice. Join us for the release of AFN’s new brief Advancing Shared Equity Homeownership as a Tool for Sharing Property and Power to learn about this proven approach to expand homeownership and asset building. Hear from grantmakers and practitioners who are expanding on innovative models that enable more people to access the benefits of homeownership and community ownership. Click here for more information and to register: https://loom.ly/smvfOJ0 #sharedequityhomeownership #assetbuilding #philanthropy #funders

It Takes a Village: Building British Communities The age-old saying "it takes a village" carries profound meaning in British community development. Across the UK, from rural hamlets to urban boroughs, successful communities thrive through collective effort and shared responsibility. In British villages and towns, this collective spirit shows itself in many ways. Parish councils and town meetings guide local decisions, while community groups like the Women's Institute and local charities provide vital social connections. Village halls host everything from yoga classes to youth clubs, while community-owned shops and pubs serve as crucial meeting points that keep rural life vibrant. The British approach skillfully blends tradition with modern needs. Weekly markets still bring people together, while new community apps help neighbors share resources and information. Local history societies preserve heritage, even as communities welcome newcomers and embrace diverse cultures through festivals and shared celebrations. Success stories span the nation. Cornwall's Eden Project transformed a clay pit into a world-renowned environmental center through community vision. Scottish highland villages have purchased their land through community buyouts, taking control of their future. Urban communities have created thriving gardens from neglected spaces, bringing nature and neighbors together. In essence, British community development works best when everyone contributes their unique skills and resources. Whether organizing a village fête, supporting a local food bank, or joining a beach cleanup, each person's effort adds to the whole. This collaborative spirit proves that when people work together, they can create positive change that benefits everyone, preserving the best of British community life while building for the future. https://lnkd.in/esXj9YY9 https://lnkd.in/eexBCHPc

You know, we don't really praise Community Care Peterborough enough for all they do. The Friday Focus is on them, and we're putting on our hype hats to let you know some more about this vital organization. It's been operating in the community for years and is celebrating its 60th anniversary of the Meals on Wheels program. It's not just for your trope of recently widowed men who don't know how to boil water; it serves any senior or disabled person for whom regular meal preparation is a challenge. It's the same with the driving service. It helps seniors and disabled folks stay in their homes and in their communities, but still get to vital appointments or shopping, especially in places where there's no public transit. But wait! There's more! It has an army of helpers and contacts to help out around the house. Shopping, lawn care, shoveling, post-hospital care, cleaning and more can be contracted at fair prices and with vetting and bonding done for you. Not crazy about how Keith cleaned your sidewalk? No problem. Meet Darryl. We aren't all fortunate enough to live close to our senior or disabled loved ones. Some of them are fortunate to have friends and neighbours who keep an eye out for them. Not everyone does. But with Community Care, they do. For the love of Nana, please check the many volunteering opportunities with Community Care, centrally in Peterborough or in their county satellite offices. They can't do it alone and there is especially an urgent need for drivers at the moment. https://buff.ly/4cRAm9B Community Care, we care deeply about you!! #CommunityBuilders #SeniorServices #GreyPower #AODAcompliance #IsTheStoveOff

🌱 Cultivating Hope through Community Gardening & Permaculture Education 🌱 At NB2FS, we believe in the power of nature to heal and transform lives. Our mission is to end homelessness for foster youth aging out of care by providing them with opportunities to thrive. Community gardening and permaculture education initiatives not only promote environmental stewardship but also enhance the health and wellbeing of these resilient young individuals. 🌿 Why It Matters: 👩🌾 - Social Impact: Permaculture gardens are safe havens where foster youth can connect, learn, and grow together, fostering a sense of community and belonging. 🤠 - Natural Positivity: By engaging with the land, participants gain a deeper appreciation for nature and develop skills that contribute to sustainable living. 🌞 - Environmental Benefits: Community gardening and permaculture practices enrich the soil, support biodiversity, and create green spaces that benefit the entire community. 🌎 Join Us in Making a Difference: We are seeking funding for land acquisition and conservation initiatives to expand our impact. Your support can help us secure acres of land dedicated to these transformative projects. By donating, you are not only investing in the environment but also in the futures of young people who need it most. 🤝 How You Can Help: 💹 - Funding: Contributions will go towards acquiring land and developing our permaculture sites and community gardens. 🏝 - Land Donations: If you have acres of land that you are willing to donate, your gift will directly support our conservation and education efforts. Together, we can cultivate a brighter future for our foster youth and our planet. 🌟 #CommunityGardening #Permaculture #EnvironmentalStewardship #FosterYouth #Conservation #Nonprofit #SustainableLiving #DonateLand #SupportYouth 📞 Contact Us: To learn more about how you can support NB2FS, please reach out to us at 470-351-8751 🌐 Visit our website: NB2FS.com #Hope #Growth #Community #Nature #Future #Nonprofit #Charity #Fundraising #Philanthropy #Donate #SocialImpact #GivingBack #CommunityService #Support #Volunteering #Impact #NonprofitOrganization #Cause #MakeADifference #HelpingOthers

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the complexities of daily life, often overlooking the simple yet profound impact of gratitude. It is powerful practice that that can transform our outlook, relationships, and overall well-being. Volunteering and helping others is one of several ways to cultivate gratitude as it can remind us of the things we often take for granted. On a hot day in Dallas in July, working on a house for Habitat for Humanity alongside my colleagues offered a perfect opportunity to reflect on the challenges many people face when it comes to homeownership, now more than any other time. Following the last Recession, homeownership opportunities decreased because of a lack of supply and because of tighter credit. Since then, new housing production has not kept up with demand, resulting in a steep increase in home prices, especially for homes in lower price tiers. Low interest rates before the recent hike lowered borrowers’ monthly payments, but higher home prices have increased the size of the down payments required. Now, both high home prices and high interest rates have significantly worsened mortgage affordability. For young people who may have lived with family for some time or for those with moderate incomes, accessibility is more limited than ever, and it is even harder for families of color and single women due to systemic bias. We know that access to housing plays a crucial role in health and wellbeing and also builds a foundation for wealth-building through equity growth. The work and advocacy that Habitat for Humanity provides helps overcome these barriers, supports strong and stable communities, revitalizes neighborhoods, and in partnership with families, makes homeownership more accessible. I feel very privileged to have had this opportunity to support such a worthy case and to have executed it with the high-performing and dedicated team from Smart Data Solutions! I am grateful to be working with you all and I look forward to our next adventure. #Gratitude #Community #GivingBack #HabitatForHumanity #Volunteering #TeamBuilding #BuildingBetterLives