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We often talk about purpose and giving back to community. What are some examples/best practices of giving back that you think are more assessable and impactful in long term, according to your experience, when it comes to small and rural communities?

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SATURDAY MORNING (AUGUST 3RD) at 8:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Phoenix will be cleaning up the community once again! LOCATION IS STILL TO BE DETERMINED for this Community Clean-Up (PHX)! NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. Volunteering as a means to help conserve and protect the environment has a lot of upsides. Of course, the first is that you’ll be taking care of our planet, and it badly needs a little love given the myriad ways in which we’ve become adept at destroying it. But beyond that, volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and pull yourself out of the blues that sometimes accompany caring a lot about something important – especially if you feel alone in your endeavors. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping the community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gg_x58uR #TeamWhoIAm_Phoenix

Since our launch in 2019, Más Allá  has joined movements such as Community-Centric Fundraising and Just Transition and use the principles of Grassroots Organizing, Asset-Based Community Development, Power, Belonging, Justice, and others so we can be in solidarity with partners. Why have we joined this movement and begun modeling more liberatory, caring, and just ways of working? Because we too believe in being intentional about strengthening our democracy, creating inclusive and caring economies, upholding relationships based on care, advocating for more equity in our systems, and one in which our planet is healthy and regenerative. And we know that how we think about ourselves in relation to people, money, power, and governance is a big part of being in this movement. Want to know how we do this work? Our 2023 Impact Report is now available! Check it out now at: https://lnkd.in/g8-yiXsX

SATURDAY MORNING (MARCH 2ND) at 9:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Phoenix will be cleaning up the community once again! For this Community Clean-Up (PHX) the LOCATION IS STILL TO BE DETERMINED! NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. Volunteering as a means to help conserve and protect the environment has a lot of upsides. Of course, the first is that you’ll be taking care of our planet, and it badly needs a little love given the myriad ways in which we’ve become adept at destroying it. But beyond that, volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and pull yourself out of the blues that sometimes accompany caring a lot about something important – especially if you feel alone in your endeavors. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping the community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gG-B6Vc4 #TeamWhoIAm_Phoenix

Giving smarter! Using the link below, you can make a tax-savvy gift to Fellowship Housing, while helping keep accurate gift records and save time. This reduces overhead and makes sure your generosity more directly impacts single mothers and their children. Learn more about smarter giving today: Learn more about smarter giving now: https://lnkd.in/gx2P2p6C #BuildingANewLegacy #EmpoweringSingleMoms #SupportSingleMoms

What if your only New Years resolution was to not be so alone? For hundreds of local older people, that is their wish in 2024. Then, imagine if this New Year your resolution could end loneliness for someone and make a difference? Make it count by becoming a volunteer visitor with Intereach and help to bring joy and connection for older people in your town. New Year. New Purpose. New Volunteer. Become a visitor today – learn more: 🔗 https://buff.ly/47awf5h #VolunteerWithIntereach #NewYearNewPurpose. #MakeItCount #NewYearsResolution

Libraries are on the mend after pandemic challenges. Check out this article to see how federal funding and community love bring them back stronger than ever! https://lnkd.in/eXw9Wae7 #libraries #community #pandemicrecovery #strongertogether

🏠💚 At HOME, we believe in the power of unity. A system that works together, focusing on the individual needs of each person, is crucial to our mission of sustainably ending homelessness. In 2023, we enhanced our collaborative efforts with community partners through joint education and training sessions. 🤝🏾 📚 We've also implemented a new system that allows for rapid and coordinated responses, ensuring that people in crisis receive the help they need promptly and efficiently. 🚀 🆘 Together, we are making strides towards ending homelessness for good. Want to see the impact of our efforts? Check out our 2023 Annual Report: https://buff.ly/3Vm4B17 📄 👀 #EndHomelessness #CommunityPartnership #AnnualReport2023

So important to keep villages alive and able to provide for their specific communities