Building communities is at the core of Article Student Living's mission. Last week, Article employees made this mission a reality by serving the local Chicago community during our annual Volunteer Day! Teams partnered with Habitat for Humanity Chicago to build housing for families on Chicago's South Side and Metropolitan Family Services, which provides essential services to more than 117,000 underserved families in the Chicagoland area. The Habitat team had the pleasure of working side by side with Belinda, a local Habitat for Humanity homeowner, to put siding up on three Habitat homes in Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood. Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Family Services team organized donations and set up classrooms that have been unusable since the start of COVID-19 at the North Community Center for Children, which provides pre-K programming for children on Chicago's Northwest Side. See here to learn more and contribute to these wonderful organizations: https://lnkd.in/guVwPtu https://lnkd.in/ebG4WyD
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If you're unfamiliar with the Community Schools Model, which puts communities at the heart of education and schooling, or the work of Communities In Schools, the organization I work with which has been a beacon, a model and an active advocate of these ideals for decades, then start with this article. Now is the best time to educate ourselves about the benefits of this educational model so that we can advocate for policies and budgets that support this model of schooling during the current GA session and beyond! Reach out if you have questions! I love to share about the work we do! https://lnkd.in/eW8ukiJt
"A highly successful organization offering integrated student services is Communities In Schools. CIS is a national nonprofit that is one piece of the larger Community Schools puzzle. While many nonprofit providers offer valuable programming outside the traditional school day, significant and life changing support also occurs during the school day through organizations like CIS." Thank you Forbes for highlighting the work the work of CIS and sharing the perspectives of Communities In Schools of Richmond president and CEO Harold Fitrer and CIS Founder and CIS-VA vice chair Bill Milliken. New year, same mission! WE ARE #AllinforKids across Virginia! https://lnkd.in/ePtQjGbB
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Every interaction can teach you valuable lessons you can carry forward into other areas of your life. Daniel Cakora here again to share some reflections. Vendavo offers 16 hours of annual paid volunteer time to each employee so we can all give back to causes that matter to us. But this is something my family does outside of that. This year I volunteered for the Jackson Chance Foundation, and this one really hit home for me. Jackson Chance Foundation assists families with NICU-bound children by covering parking fees. My son spent a significant amount of time in the NICU, so I know what that’s like. Not having to worry about expensive parking fees during such a trying time was a weight off our shoulders for my wife and me. It gave us the freedom to visit our son, step away to run errands, and come back to spend more time with him – all without additional financial stress layered atop everything else. This cause means so much to us that we set aside money on birthdays and the anniversary of our son’s “come home day” to make contributions. There are little lessons like that everywhere. Openings for solutions that can help make others’ days a little less stressful or a little easier. Opportunities that matter a lot to the people on the other end of the experience. As Benjamin Franklin said, “When you’re good to others, you’re best to yourself.” https://lnkd.in/g547y64Z #vendavo #employeetakeover #jacksonchance #jcf
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Embrace the Spirit of Giving This Tuesday As we approach Giving Tuesday, let's rally behind Welcome To Fatherhood and its impactful programs, including the Welcome Tomorrow's Future Initiative. Our Mission at Welcome to Fatherhood Inc.: We're committed to guiding new fathers, providing a supportive community for learning and growth, and nurturing strong families. Spotlight on the Welcome Tomorrow's Future Initiative This program is at the heart of our mission, aiming to create a brighter future for children from underserved communities. Here's what we're doing: 1. Educational Access: Partnering with schools to provide quality learning resources and tutoring. 2. Mentorship:Connecting children with inspiring mentors for guidance and support. 3. Community Engagement: Fostering a supportive network for holistic learning and growth. 4. Personal Development:Conducting workshops focused on life skills and emotional intelligence. 5. Family Support: Offering resources to families, ensuring a nurturing home environment. Join Us in Making a Difference: Your support on Giving Tuesday will help us expand these initiatives, bringing hope and opportunity to more children and families. 🤝 How to Donate: See the link below 👇🏽 Together, we can nurture the leaders of tomorrow and build a stronger, more empathetic community. Let’s make a lasting impact! #GivingTuesday #Fatherhood
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This month celebrates National Make a Difference to Children, a time to recognize the impact we can have on children's lives. Our involvement today can shape their futures, providing them with the support and encouragement they need to thrive. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or simply being a positive role model, every action can make a significant difference. Being involved in a child's life impacts their future by fostering self-esteem, providing guidance, and offering a sense of stability. When children know they have someone who believes in them, they are more likely to pursue their goals and overcome challenges. Our presence can inspire resilience, confidence, and a positive outlook, helping them navigate the complexities of growing up. To observe National Make a Difference to Children Month, consider volunteering your time at local schools, youth programs, or community centers. Donate to organizations that support children's education and well-being, or become a mentor. Spread awareness by sharing stories of positive impact and encouraging others to get involved. Together, we can create a supportive environment where every child has the opportunity to succeed and reach their full potential. #educate #empower #prevent #childprotection #PTWF Paving the Way: https://lght.ly/7bcdbg2 Parent Tool Kit: https://lght.ly/mkagjj
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If you'd like a dose of inspiration this week, please consider joining us for the Up3 Annual Virtual Fundraiser Event. Yes, it's a fundraiser! Let's get that out of the way up front. And why would you want to join a virtual event knowing that we will want you to donate? Because the money supports foster kids as their mentors help them Unlock Passion, Potential and Purpose in their lives! I think we all know how hard it is to be a youth, a teenager, a person - under any circumstances. Now, imagine that you're a youth that doesn't even have a parent or two that will ALWAYS be in your corner or on your side. Up3 pairs foster kids with adult mentors who help them sort through life, help them determine their passions, support those passions, and more. Please consider registering for this event to learn more about what Up3 does, and how much help these kids need. One of these amazing young adults you see is one of my mentees, and even if you can't make the event, please consider making a donation during May, which is Foster Care Awareness Month. Let's help give these kids the support they truly need and deserve! up3atlanta.org/mayevent
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It's Day 4 of Junior League Of Washington's Little Black Dress Initiative Week and so far we are 52% of the way to our goal to fund 8 $5,000 community assistance fund grants. With 2 more days to give, please consider supporting those experiencing housing insecurity in our communities. 100% of donations go directly to funding these grants and with every $1.00 invested producing $1.44 in economic benefit that is great ROI! And last year alone, these grants funded... - 300 diaper bags to safely care for babies through Greater DC Diaper Bank - 30 days worth of supplies for laundry, PPE, hygiene, snacks, and more for 300 people experience homelessness from Georgetown Ministry Center - professional attire for about 50 women seeking employment through Dress for Success Worldwide - 2,800 boxes of feminine hygiene products for women and girls in need through BRAWS- Bringing Resources to Aid Women’s Shelters - over 2,160 meals for women re-entering the community following incarceration from Friends of Guest House - quarterly stipends for 90 households for basic needs such as food, groceries, and transportation through Community of Hope - cell phone and service plans for 30 participants of Friendship Place's AimHire Job Placement programs, as a reliable means of communication is a common barrier to employment - 750 breakfasts, 750 lunches, and 1,500 snacks to students in Ward 8's summer programs through Horizons Greater Washington - support for artisitic programming to 500 youth via Young Playwrights' Theater - transportation to reduce barriers to outdoor education and engagement for 130 youth through City Kids Wilderness Project - COVID-19 precautions and equipment such as PPE, COVID test kits, air filters, and a COVID safety officer for GALA Hispanic Theatre - a commercial refrigerator for The Salvation Army to increase food storage and distribution capacity to provide nearly 19,000 meals to about 1,000 people monthly Inspired? Ready to give? Click the link in the comments below to donate to these critical needs in our community! #endpoverty #endhomelessness #giveback #donate #juniorleague #lbdi
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Are you looking to make a difference to the youth in your Scarborough community but not sure where to start? Well, when you contribute to Fernie Youth, you can have faith in the knowledge that 100% of your donation goes directly to our programs, supporting youth in need immediately. Our programs include ⬇️ Residential — Youth need a stable home to grow into contributing adults. Our residential programs provide safe and reliable housing combined with personalized social support for young men on a path to independence and community reintegration. Reintegration — Reintegration programming fills the gap between custody and community to change youth’s behaviours in challenging situations. Employment — As young adults move to independence, they need the support of a network of caring people; often, families are unable to help, and that’s when transition-focused employment programs make a difference towards self-reliance. Learn more about how we use donations (and make one of your own) through the link below. 🧡 ➡️ https://fernieyouth.ca #fernieyouth #caringbeyondreason #scarborough #youthadvocacy #residential #reintegration #employment #communitysupports
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Hey folks! I need your help to wish my friends Blind Beginnings a sweet 16! Blind Beginnings was founded by Shawn Marsolais who encourages a limitless philosophy in all they do. "Limitless is about educating the public about the abilities and potential of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. The idea that the only limitations that exist for these BC youth are the ones that society places on them is crucial to understand in order to fully embrace equity and inclusion in all aspects." Recently I was gifted the opportunity to spend time with two of their team members Rob Mineault and Lia Dicicco and it was incredible to see how their limitless philosophy is embedded in the essential and critical education programs and services they provide for children and youth in BC who are blind or partially sighted. If, like me, you don't have lived experience with being blind or partially sighted, then you and I need to educate ourselves on in how to create spaces that are welcome for folks who are. How we do that is by activating our learning to expand our understanding and knowledge to be better employers, colleagues, friends and allies. And before we get stuck in the "but where do we start" zone, we can skip directly to being activated in action as Blind Beginnings has ample ways to get our learning activated. As example, here is a non-exhaustive list of what activated action looks like: Follow Blind Beginnings! Book a Blindness 101 Workshop! https://lnkd.in/gwTH4jdb Listen to the Limitless podcast! https://lnkd.in/gfyr4JSq Read the Limitless blog! https://lnkd.in/g7e_ig6M Tell our networks about Blind Beginnings! Let's be activated action takers and give Blind Beginnings a fantastically impactful sweet 16 birthday celebration! #BlindBeginnings #DEI #BlindnessAwareness
Blind Beginnings is 16! Blind Beginnings was first formed as a Society on this day, February 25th, 2008. Since then, the organization and its team has been working tirelessly on supporting and inspiring children and youth who are blind or partially sighted. With the help of our many supporters, donors, and team members (past and present), Blind Beginnings has grown and evolved as an organization, spreading awareness about the capabilities of children and youth who are blind or partially sighted while providing learning, support, and services to their entire families. We want to take this opportunity on this very special day to give a huge thank you to all of you who have supported us or been involved with us over the past 16 years – we couldn’t have done it without you. Today’s anniversary celebration belongs to every one of you as well. You can learn a bit more about the backstory of the founding of Blind Beginnings below: https://lnkd.in/dBrRyepS #HappyAnniversary #SixteenCandles #BlindBeginnings
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Each year, Kenton County supports the work of nonprofits that serve children in our community using COLT funds. 🔹What are COLT funds? Each year, a portion of the funding collected via Kenton County's County Occupational and License Taxes is distributed to three funds dedicated to supporting mental health, intellectual disabilities and aging services. In fiscal year 2024, the three funds totaled $3.2 million. 🔹How does Kenton County pick the organizations who benefit? Eligible organizations must apply annually through Kenton County's Office of Grants Management to receive funds. Those applications are reviewed and ultimately recommendations are provided Fiscal Court for final approval. This process typically happens each summer. 🔹How are funding amounts determined? The amount of funding each organization receives is best on a variety of factors, from overall programming needs to the number of Kenton County residents served.
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World Family Day: The Importance of the Modern Family World Family Day is celebrated annually to recognize the central role that families play in society. This day provides an opportunity to focus on the needs and challenges faced by families in the 21st century. The modern family encounters various challenges. Professional demands and financial stress can lead to stress and isolation. Parents often struggle to find a balance between work and family, while new technologies can create distance between family members. Despite these challenges, there are ways to strengthen family bonds. Each member can show love, respect, and support towards one another. Dialogue is key to resolving differences and enhancing relationships. Engaging in shared activities, such as family outings or hobbies, helps create memories and bonds. Furthermore, families can demonstrate solidarity towards their community. Volunteering or participating in charitable events can give both children and adults the opportunity to feel they are making a positive contribution to society. In summary, World Family Day serves as a reminder of the significant role that families play in our lives. By recognizing the needs of the modern family and strengthening our bonds, we can create a more united and healthy society.
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