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Browse our Winter Newsletter online! As we wrap up 2023 and look to the new year, explore this convenient, digital version of the Hunger Task Force Winter Newsletter. Click below to read about Hunger Task Force’s partnership with Cristo Rey Jesuit High School, our preparation for colder weather at the Hunger Task Force Farm, our advocacy work fighting for school meals for local students, upcoming winter events and much more! #enewsletter

We did it! With your help, the Unstoppable Care-avan drove 1 million miles, which can help provide 1 million meals* to kids — all without a single oil change. We’d call that mission accomplished.     We can’t think of anything more worthy than Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, a national campaign dedicated to eradicating childhood hunger in the United States. A challenge like that leaves no time to stop, and we’re proud to be able to help make progress possible through projects like our Unstoppable Care-avan.     Learn more about our successful Unstoppable Care-avan journey and find out more ways you can support No Kid Hungry.

Right now, 1 in 9 Minnesotans are food insecure. 1 in 9 people – that’s nearly 500,000 Minnesotans who don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Solving hunger in Minnesota requires a two-part approach — directly connecting hungry Minnesotans with food resources to put food on the table today AND long-term advocacy, helping to find long-term solutions to hunger.

Just Safety means addressing the needs of a whole person – not just one issue in isolation. Communities have always known how to create safety for themselves – taking a meal to a grieving neighbor, doing yard work for the elderly woman next door, hosting block parties and carne asadas that bring everyone together. But these efforts are completely overlooked (and underfunded) in our current concept of safety. #JustCommunitiesArizona #JustSafety #SafetyNotPunishment

Ten years ago, URI embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the People & Animals Living Safely (PALS) program. Dedicated to addressing the critical intersection of domestic violence and pets, PALS ensures that survivors can seek safety without leaving their beloved animals behind. Today, we're proud to acknowledge the invaluable support of our partners, including NYC Council Member Farah Louis (District 45), whose unwavering commitment has propelled legislative efforts in NYC to remove barriers to safety and healing for domestic violence survivors. URI expresses heartfelt gratitude for this support, and we're eager to continue our collaborative efforts in securing legislative and regulatory backing. Together, we can empower more individuals and families in crisis to stay and heal alongside their cherished pets. Learn more and join us in celebrating a decade of PALS honoring the human-animal bonda decade of honoring about our mission and impact: bit.ly/3ZStpjd #StayTogetherHealTogether #ProtectPetsToo #PawPrint4Change #PALSYear10 #PALS10Years #PALSAnniversary10

Do you enjoy driving? If so, Community Care Peterborough could use your help in the Havelock area. The agency seeks volunteers to provide transportation to clients for medical appointments, errands, and other activities associated with independent living. In order for us to provide high-quality services, and to ensure the safety of our clients, volunteer screening requirements must be successfully completed. Our staff member will guide you through the following: -personal interview - application form(s) - criminal reference check - personal reference checks - drivers abstract (for some positions) - proof of valid license and insurance (for some positions) - general orientation - role-specific training with our local staff These are the specific things you'll be asked to do: - Confirm drive details with client over the phone - Follow safe driving practices - Provide minimal assistance (no lifting ortransferring) - Collect fees unless otherwise advised - Follow Routine Practices for infection control - Wear your ID badge visible for clients to identify - Ensure your vehicle is in good working condition - Report your volunteer hours as requested - Report any problems or concerns to a staff member - Refer all client requests to the office and decline requests that are not scheduled through the office - Attend meetings and training opportunities - Work within the parameters of your defined role If this speaks to you, please find more details here ==> https://buff.ly/48zSkvp #VolunteersRock #ItTakesaTeam #Volunteers #Volunteering #Volunteerism #VolunteerPeterborough #TryItTuesday

Did you miss this month's edition of our newsletter? You can find the last several month's editions on our website and can also sign up to make sure that you do not miss our May issue! https://lnkd.in/e56n2Vi2 #RideIllinois #rideilcommunity #bikeadvocacy

Did you miss this month's edition of our newsletter? You can find the last several month's editions on our website and can also sign up to make sure that you do not miss our April issue! https://lnkd.in/e56n2Vi2 #RideIllinois #rideilcommunity #bikeadvocacy

📢 We need volunteers to help us run the event! We have multiple time slots to help set up, serve food, and take down this Housing Justice Summit ❗ If you are interested in helping, email Kait for more information at mcneeley@NEOCH.org #HousingJustice #GetInvolved

The reality is too many shelters still don't operate with humane, effective programs like Trap-Neuter-Return (#TNR). Without TNR, community cats risk extended stays in shelters rather than being returned to their outdoor homes--and are often killed because they are not adoptable. By helping communities and shelters rewrite ordinances and protocols to prioritize TNR, we change the system and save lives: https://ow.ly/BloY50R2wF6