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Dear Boulder friends, neighbors and colleagues,   I'm writing as one person who cares deeply about kids in Boulder to another. I am a board member of a nonprofit called Growing Up Boulder. While you may be feeling powerless when it comes to effecting change at the national level right now, Growing Up Boulder empowers our kids at the local level to “be the change they want to see.” I'm writing to ask for you to support Growing Up Boulder's work with kids to combat intolerance, apathy, and powerlessness, and instead, work with young people to build hope, action, and a better future for all of us. All of Growing Up Boulder's programs are free to the community, and more than half of the young people we serve are youth of color, kids who experience disabilities, kids who identify as LGBTQ and kids who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Colorado Gives Day is coming up on December 10th, but you can contribute early--between now and 12/10. My goal is to have friends and family donate $5 each month--the price of a cup of coffee--to our mission of elevating children and youth voices. Our goal is to raise $20,000, and we have a donor who will match up to $10,000. Check out some of our most impactful projects: Boulder is becoming a UNICEF USA Child Friendly City Initiative (CFCI). We’ve worked alongside 1,000 children, youth, parents, and service providers (75% of whom are from historically marginalized groups) this last year to find out what they feel Boulder’s top 3 issues are in better supporting young people’s wellbeing. A Youth Action Plan will be developed by a Youth Committee, voted on by City Council, and implemented using $2 million from the sale of the Broncos. Projects like CFCI teach kids about civic engagement and create life-long contributors to our democracy! Connecting kids to nature. We're working on projects across the city of Boulder to hear how kids and their parents want to engage with neighborhood spaces for nature. Primos Park is a great example of our collaboration with underserved kids and families, the City of Boulder, and local preschools. With your help, we can build nature spaces that support children's mental and physical health and contribute to the health of the planet! Helping kids heal from the King Soopers tragedy. We created a "Youth Leadership Healing Committee" composed of 21 teens, and they created a "Youth Healing Day of Remembrance." More than 200 people attended this youth-led event, which was hosted at BMoCA. Then, we helped the teens turn the activities from that day into a bilingual, free toolkit for teachers and community groups to use with their youth. Two teens partnered with us to train BVSD teachers, administrators and nonprofit partners on how to use the toolkit. Your donation will help us continue projects like the ones above and will contribute to a more equitable, sustainable, and child-friendly Boulder. Please help us with this work https://lnkd.in/gvvbPGdk

🌸 Happy Mother's Day! 🌸 Celebrate the amazing mothers in your life with love and gratitude. At SparkLMS, we honor the strength, resilience, and unconditional love of mothers everywhere. 💖 Let's cherish and appreciate them today and every day! #MothersDay #SparkLMS #softwareforloanmanagement #loanmanagersoftware #loanofficersoftware #loantrackingsoftware #automatedloanoriginationsystem #lendingautomation #loanpro #creditoriginationsoftware #lendingmanagementsoftware #LoanOriginationSystems

🍂🍂What are you thankful for this month? Let us know in the comments ⬇️. #RecoverylsPossible #RecoveryJourney #SoberLife #HopelnRecovery #HealingTogether #NewBeginnings #ChooseRecovery #AddictionRecovery #OneDayAtATime #RecoveryCommunity #EndAddiction #AddictionAwareness #BreakTheStigma #TogetherWeRecover #FightAddiction #RecoveryAwareness #RecoveryAdvocate #SoberSupport #MentalHealthAndRecovery

In case you missed it during #VolunteersWeek, we put the spotlight on the fantastic work of our Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders map team. This project began with our very first hackathon, an exciting Volunteers Assemble activity at the Tech for Good Summit that set the stage for our team’s innovative work. "within the projects, you can only make data visually useful if there's enough data to do that. So I think there was a huge learning curve for the original team as to, setting out that minimum spec side of things. You can't magic something out of nothing." Now that The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Museum have the tool, they have been receiving a large volume of interest from its global community and local history society groups, who have been researching those Argylls who served and are wanting to share the service data, which will be added to the map. They also plan to install an interactive Regimental service map terminal (touch screen) in its Affiliations Gallery. Watch the playback to learn more: https://lnkd.in/erDDHrPA It's easy to get involved and #MakeADifference: sta.ngo/volunteers #TechForGood #TechWithPurpose #SkilledVolunteering

Happy Children’s Day from Havendaxa! 🌟 Today, we celebrate the joy, innocence, and limitless dreams of children everywhere. Let’s build a future where they can thrive and shine bright! #ChildrensDay #JawaharlalNehru #बाल_दिवस #FractionalOwnership #CommercialRealEstate #LeaseOrBuy #BusinessGrowth #Havendaxa #RealEstateInvestment #realestate #businesssuccess

Thank you for sharing Molly McGlynn Knoderer! When it comes to end-of-life planning do you find yourself saying: "I have plenty of time." "I don't want to think about it." "I'll get to it eventually." One of the projects that many people avoid organizing is their paperwork in case of an emergency. Wills, trusts, power of attorney…Contingency plans for your business? Is your paperwork in order if something happens to you? No one wants to think about end-of-life plans even though we all know the importance! When my mom died, I was 23 years and a brand new mom. I had no idea what to do about anything. She was young, only 50 years old. We should have had plenty of time! But we didn't. I learned in that moment that I had to protect my family should anything happen to me. And yet, there are so many important documents in various places. I know what I must do, yet I still find myself saying, "I'll get to it eventually." Eventually for me is now. Is now your someday? If so, please join Lynn Lambrecht, Barb Hubbard, and me for our free workshop: Getting Your $tuff Together. A quick overview of WHERE AND HOW TO GET STARTED on this project! Lynn will share what you need to do first. Barb will share how to move past the fear and discomfort that often create even more avoidance. And I will share some tips for getting started. Sign up here for this free event! https://lnkd.in/ga2FRf6B

Why do we give back in the form of school supply kits? Education is the cornerstone of personal and professional growth. It empowers us with knowledge, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, enabling us to navigate and thrive in a rapidly changing world. Investing in education is investing in a brighter future for individuals and society as a whole. #EducationMatters #LifelongLearning #EmpowermentThroughEducation

💖 Hearts for Heroes – Giving Back to Those Who Serve 💖 At Green Goals Beauty Academy, we are proud to be a part of the Hearts for Heroes initiative, an event dedicated to supporting and showing gratitude to our local heroes—veterans, first responders, and frontline workers. This special event provides a platform for us to come together as a community, offering free beauty services to the incredible individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others. We believe in giving back and honoring their sacrifices, and we’re committed to creating meaningful experiences for these heroes. ✨ What to Expect Free Beauty Services: Nails, and grooming services, provided by our talented students and staff. Community Engagement: A day of appreciation, connection, and support. Empowering Students: Our students gain hands-on experience while making a difference. We are beyond excited to contribute to this cause and show our gratitude to those who protect and serve. Stay tuned for more updates, and if you're interested in supporting or attending, please reach out! Let’s spread love, kindness, and appreciation. 💙 #HeartsForHeroes #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #GreenGoalsBeauty #BeautyWithPurpose #Heroes #Gratitude #CommunityService #Empowerment #TeensInBeauty #ThankYouHeroes #BeautyForGood

Across the community, sport and voluntary sector the enormous value of people giving their time to help others, without pay, is generally accepted to be of huge benefit. But so often this vital contribution can be difficult to accurately quantify and as a result can often be inadequately recognised. This #Volunteersweek we salute all those organisations - such as Sporting Communities - using good MEL practice to evidence the role played by volunteers.   The Upshot system has always been developed to help organisations track volunteering, monitor volunteers and tell stories of the impactful contribution volunteers make in the sector. #happyvolunteersweek #makeadifference #impact

Building a stepfamily comes with its challenges, but it also brings countless opportunities for joy and growth. Here are a few ways to strengthen those bonds: 🔸 Create New Traditions: Whether it’s a weekly game night, a monthly outing, or a special holiday celebration, new traditions can help everyone feel included and connected. 🔸 Communicate Openly: Keep the lines of communication open between all family members. Listen, share, and support one another through the ups and downs. 🔸 Celebrate Small Wins: From shared accomplishments to simply getting through a tough day, recognize and celebrate the little victories that bring you closer together. 🔸 Respect Each Other’s Space: Blending families can be overwhelming at times. Remember to give each other space when needed and respect everyone’s boundaries. Stepfamilies are built on love, patience, and understanding. Happy Stepfamily Day! #StepfamilyDay #BlendedFamily #FamilyLove #TogetherWeGrow #FamilyFirst #baltimorecounty #marylandmoms #marylandbusiness #marylandsmallbusiness #marylandlawyer #marylandlaw #marylandlawyers