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All of us (and especially our children) need digital citizenship skills to participate fully in communities and make smart choices online and in life.  #DigitalCitizenship #MentalHealth #KindnessMatters https://lnkd.in/ezh9VhpU

“For too long, people in U.S. territories have been overlooked, misunderstood and neglected. As the New York Times recently dubbed them, they are “The America that Americans Forgot,” the “most ignored and underrepresented citizens” in the United States.” “Some U.S. foundations excluded the territories because they did not consider them “domestic.” But they were also not “foreign,” excluding them from international funding. The end result: For decades, people in U.S. territories have mostly fallen through the cracks.” 🇻🇮As a US Virgin Islander, STX, living in the States this is all too true. We are looked over and left out of conversations on a federal level that greatly affect our community. However, when it is time for folks to book their no-passport-needed vacations, acquire property, or companies looking for a tax break 🤷🏾♀️... We have to be a part of these conversations, it's time for foundations to rewrite their exclusions of funding to be more inclusive to AMERICAN territories of color.

Post Title : Making Your Life a Service to Society ✅✅ Help the life of one person and you can help the community. Some of our finest work comes through service to others. ❤️❤️ In a world often consumed by personal ambitions and individual pursuits, finding purpose in serving others can be a transformative endeavor. Embracing a life of service not only benefits those in need but also brings profound fulfillment and meaning to our own lives. ❤️❤️ Focus on being of service to those who are, and be wise and humble enough to know when the best service you can offer is to guide them toward .❤️❤️ ✅ The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.❤️❤️ Service to society is about extending a helping hand to those who are less fortunate, uplifting communities, and contributing positively to the world around us. It encompasses acts of kindness, volunteerism, advocacy, and philanthropy, all aimed at making a difference in the lives of others. ❤️❤️ As we strive to create a better world for future generations, let us remember the power of service to transform lives and communities ✅✅ #helpothers #humanity #communityservice #socialjustice #unity #lifepurpose #changetheworld #inspiration #motivation #society #human

I have spent 23 years in human services and being on the front lines allows me to see the people in their humanity, face to face with mine. I feel like those making policy should actually ask not just a professional but the people who are stereotyped and ask " who are you as a human, what actually happened in your life- the loves, the passions, talents and many assets vs the "blame and pull yourself up by your bootstraps". Yes, there is this dynamic tension between "personal responsibility" and really what I consider to be the failings of the current economic system, a type of Calvinistic moralism that sees poverty as lack of favor from God, the lack of a fulfillment of the promises of the Declaration of Independence's preamble, and the lack of "liberty and justice for all" in our pledge where we truly were united in our purpose as a shining light on a hill. But so much now is about quantitative data and the measurability of the effects of particular programs and policies. The people with their stories, those of their families, and their communities are largely forgotten or outright ignored. It is why I love my work. I see the Creators image in the individuals, I get to listen and learn, and see I am not the expert. When this happens, it makes me laugh, cry, build up others, and realize we survive when we see a communitarian vision of creating the common good where political ideologies can not lead us to hardened hearts and minds; which I see as the current state of affairs

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What distinguishes compassion from sympathy or empathy? Action. The word “compassion” comes from the Latin “compati”, which means "to suffer with." Simply put, true compassion relieves suffering by stepping into suffering. And this is precisely what we celebrate this time of year, is it not? God sees the suffering and brokenness of His people, and He does not leave us to suffer alone. He takes upon Himself our flesh and brokenness. In fact, He becomes broken by it so that we don’t have to suffer alone, and ultimately, so that we can experience hope, healing and the freedom to flourish. At The Riverside Project, we believe that we are called to this same kind of Christlike compassion, and we exist because we believe it can become a reality in our city. As a single organization, we can only do so much. But if we can help organize and leverage the gifts, resources, talents, and expertise of our entire community, cycles of brokenness will be disrupted, and Houston will be known as a place where children heal and families thrive. During this Season of Giving, please prayerfully consider a financial gift to The Riverside Project. Your generous support will help The Riverside Project move closer to our goal of transforming the foster care system until every child in Houston has a loving and stable home. Join us and find your place along the river: https://lnkd.in/dpaXGhD5

Have you ever considered leaving a gift in your will? ✨ By leaving a gift in your Will, you will become a Pyjama Foundation Guardian Angel. Your greatest gift and lasting legacy will help break the cycle of disadvantage for children. You can change the future for children in foster care. A gift of even 1% can help transform the lives of our next generation’. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYRDX6zq

Wonderful list of important Chicago organizations to support for #givingtuesday . Check out this list and find an organization that works for an issue you care deeply about. Thanks for the shoutout Anna Edwards!