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ICMYI: I had the amazing opportunity to interview Renee Bebee, the executive director of Crossfire Ministries, for my podcast "Beyond the Dais." Crossfire Ministries has been serving the El Paso County, Colorado area for 32 years, providing essential services to families in need. Here are some of the key takeaways from the insightful conversation: 1. **Community Impact**: Crossfire Ministries provides no-cost groceries, clothing, personal hygiene items, and utility assistance to families in need, serving approximately 450 families a day, with no zip code restrictions. 2. **Partnerships and Collaboration**: Through key partnerships with organizations such as Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, Mercy's Gate, The Salvation Army, Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, and others, Crossfire Ministries maximizes its impact and ensures that families are connected with the resources they need, including support for rent and utilities. 3. **Volunteer Opportunities**: The organization relies on volunteers to support its operations, with a constant need for 50 to 60 volunteers daily. Whether it's volunteering, holding food drives, or making financial contributions, there are numerous ways for the community to get involved. If you're interested in learning more about how you can support Crossfire Ministries or access their services, visit their website at https://lnkd.in/gTpvXK4H. #CommunityService #VolunteerOpportunities #NonprofitOrganization #localgovernment https://lnkd.in/g-BxguEF

In our latest episode, Leslie breaks down a case involving non-profit cooperative corporations. This episode sheds light on the legal ramifications of prohibiting children under 12 from residential units and emphasizes the importance of compliance with housing laws and regulations. A must-listen for professionals in the real estate, legal, and non-profit sectors seeking to deepen their understanding of housing rights and policy implications. https://lnkd.in/gE5z6ENv #FairHousing #SeniorCommunities #HOPA

What burden of proof do communities need to meet to be considered senior living? This case involved non-profit cooperatives that used age restrictions in their leasing policies and found themselves embroiled in legal trouble. Watch now to find out the outcome of this case and learn what properties should do if they want or feel that their community is eligible under HOPA (Housing for Older Persons Act). https://lnkd.in/gduC2Pfm #FairHousing #SeniorCommunities #HOPA

Interesting insights in a recent report highlighting the remarkable influence of volunteers, by Independent Sector and the Do Good Institute at the University of Maryland. #CommunityImpact #InspireChange #Ascendnbs #ArleneSiller

Join us in a #unapologetic conversation with Founder William Kitchen dropping knowledge and giving awareness to the community about local governing and more...This is a conversation you do not want to miss. When you join the conversation please hit that #subscribe button. #unapologetic #RCNP #subscribenow

Nice article in Akron.com about the opening of our new Summit Recovery Hub recovery community center (RCC) https://lnkd.in/gr8gHU4Q

Drinking water is the essence of life, and its ample availability is critical to the well-being of communities and the families that live in them. How is drinking water priced in southeastern North Carolina? How is the system responding to population growth in our region? How are they preparing for more extreme weather? In our weekly educational series, we will explore the most important issues at the intersection of affordable housing and drinking water service. Like our page and ignite your curiosity! WATERway.NC/ https://lnkd.in/dD7_Mqed

September is #NationalPreparednessMonth, so it's the perfect time to revisit the recommendations and discussion prompts in #CrisisasCatalyst, the conversation starter guide CSR Communications and Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement (PACE) developed in mid-2020 to explore the role civil society institutions play in disasters and crises. With #philanthropy as its primary audience, this guide helps funders: ✅ Consider how to sustain and elongate investments beyond initial disaster response; ✅ Explore how seemingly different crises can have ramifications on each other; ✅ Imagine how the future can look as a result of their investments and civic leadership; and ✅ Interrogate how structural racism and disparities show up within every disaster. Download your complimentary copy here: https://lnkd.in/exSYZYaJ

One of the greatest challenges facing rural Iowa today is maintaining and expanding access to affordable, quality housing. On Talk of Iowa we took a look at why and at what some communities are doing to address the issue: https://lnkd.in/gwquFwjP