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I've been reflecting the past few days on the Race Table Talks session I attended on Saturday facilitated by Laurabel Mba Consulting. Most of us didn't know each other. We came together, as a group of white women, nervous yet eager to participate in a conversation that challenged our inner biases and opened our minds to the racism that persists within ourselves and our communities. Although uncomfortable at times, it was an incredible experience and I strongly recommend all white folx attend. I'm committed to continuing the work to make myself a better ally to the racialized people in my community. We are each born color blind, our stereotypes and biases are learned and deeply engrained. We cannot call ourselves DEI advocates, if we are not intentional about interrupting the cycle in ourselves, our workplaces and most importantly our children. Laurabel will tell you that her son is what inspired her to take on this work, she has inspired me to do better for my son. How do I react when a family member says something racist? I learned the questions to ask myself on if, when and how I should address this with them. What pre-conceived assumptions do I carry that are incorrect? I learned that being racist is not the worst thing. It is an opportunity for acknowledgment and learning, so that tomorrow I will do better. As a business leader, how do I ensure I am fostering a safe an inclusive workplace for our racialized team members? It requires intentional, consistent and continuous effort to make DEI an expected and demonstrable value of our organization. As the mother a Inuk child, I think often about the racism my child will face throughout his life. I will never fully understand his experience or be able to protect him from the injustices he will face. He is a different color than me, when people learn he is adopted, people most commonly say, "He is so lucky". They carry preconceived assumptions and biases about the life he might have had in his Inuit community. I carried them too before his adoption. I know now how wrong they are and am committed to advocating for the empowerment, fair treatment and reconciliation of Indigenous peoples. Follow Laurabel Mba Consulting for enlightenment, education and updates on future events.

📣Appropriations Update 📣 We want to thank everyone who took action this week to protect funding for @AmeriCorps & @AmeriCorpsNCCC, and the vital resources they provide community-based organizations all over the country. This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would jeopardize more than 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, risking the loss of vital resources for community-based organizations all over the country in 2026. Congress still has opportunities to protect and strengthen this funding, and we’ll need advocates like you to voice your support in the months ahead. ➡️️ TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to reconsider this decision and protect funding for AmeriCorps by filling out this form, bit.ly/CCFY25, or share this and tag your representative, asking them to #Stand4Service [Image description: 1 graphic a black background saying, ‘Congress just jeaprodized 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, including vital roles at FoodCorps' and all capitalized text saying, ‘take action.’]

We kicking off our #AmeriCorps30 social media celebration by asking the most essential question: What is AmeriCorps? Check out this awesome video that explains the expansive roles that AmeriCorps plays to strengthen local communities. Watch now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gnbVyECV

Join us this Friday and Saturday at the Oak Park Library (just outside Chicago) for the 5th Annual Restorative Practices Conference! This year's conference has a focus on returning citizens, hearing the wisdom of our neighbors who have been incarcerated. I've been involved with this since 2019 and now I'm local so it's even more exciting. I'm a big believer in all things restorative justice (along with its sibling transformative justice). This conference and the people I've met have been a bedrock of my personal healing and community justice work. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/g874tZUh The evolution in language to restorative practices (from restorative justice) is significant in that it's intended to be a way of being, of moving through the world, rather than simply a reactive technique to resolve conflict. In this way, we hope that we may reduce conflicts and be better equipped to face them in real time so they don't fester and escalate (eventually manifesting as war). I hope you can carve out some time to explore this critically important path with us. Stephen Jackson, LPC Rachel Zargo Susan Lucci Joshua Easter Cody Cotton Barry Koren, AIA, PhD Karen Lynn Morton Bradly Johnson MPA Andrew Hong Brighid O'Shaughnessy, LSW Joe Rice La Shawn K Ford #restorativejustice #restorativepractices #conference #Chicago #oakpark #transformativejustice #love #hope #unity #conflictresolution #circle #justiceimpacted #harwood #libraries #publiclibraries #socialimpact #mentalhealth #communityengagement

When this happens. Stephanie Mathews with Christiaan Community Action of Lincoln Parish. CCA. ATL= All Things Local also = All Things Lincoln. We CAN make it happen. Yes we CAN CAN. This is how you create a remarkable future. Get involved, lean in, make it happen. Educate, Advocate, Ameliorate. This is doing the most good; effectively, efficiently, expediently. #letscreatearemarkablefuture #everlocalbe #oneparishonepeople #ricktok Rick Godley's Local Streaming Service. A rapid deployment G-force of 1, conquering ignorance one stream at a time. If you can dream it, I can stream it. Anywhere, anyplace, anytime. To find out more how Rick Godley can help you grow your social media presence, www.Godleyworks.com Civic, Sports, Non-profits, For-profit, Special Events, social media and more! E-mail me: Godleyworks@Gmail.com Godleyworks Advertising, Marketing, Creative & Podcast Godleyworks for Non-Profits-helping non-profits market more effectively, efficiently and expediently. Creative ideas, plans, strategies with your Marketing & Advertising visit www.Godleyworks.com CAN = Community Action News For when you can't perhaps together We CAN! RickTok vids a specialty.

What's Trending: Amid the Swords of Iron war, volunteerism is soaring. Explore our latest article showcasing impactful initiatives and heartening stories of unity during challenging times. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dTcYvmiE

Get to know the Executive Directors of Community Action Associations in our newest #SuccessStories series. First up: Joyce Fleck from TRI-CAP!

On today's #SunDevilGiving Day, we want to celebrate the impact our donors, faculty, staff, and alumni make on our students. Please watch the following video to learn more about how SOLS impacts the lives of our students due to your support. Watch now: https://buff.ly/4a0jKeR

Life is unpredictable, but saying goodbye shouldn't be.  That's where Mary comes in, your friend at Mueller Memorial, guiding you through the toughest decisions with a gentle touch.  Let's talk about making those final moments as meaningful as the life we celebrate.  Ever thought about leaving a green legacy? Let's chat in the comments. #CommunityCare #NaturalReturn #PrePlanning

At Fostering Great Ideas, we annually increase the number of children served and the levels of support provided each child. How? We operate from core values that haven't changed (children matter; relationships are key; communities can respond together). We are also real big into stating our vision clearly and focusing on the strategic plan. Here is our end year piece: https://lnkd.in/e736-x-t