Back to School events were recently held at two of our properties, Renaissance at Lowry Boulevard and Renaissance Blue Spruce Townhomes, where we passed out backpacks with school supplies for students. We are grateful for staff coordinating a fun back to school event which had fun, food, and resources for families. We hope students have a fun and safe school year!
Community advisory councils are often required (by funders or government regulators), or added on when projects don't achieve expected outcomes. Having a highly effective community engagement model is rare and difficult to accomplish. Here's one example of several stakeholders coming together to make it happen.
I'm excited to share the impactful work of The MetroHealth System School Health Program's Youth Advisory Committees (YAC) with students from Cleveland Heights High School, Garrett Morgan High School, and Lincoln-West High School of Global Studies. This past school year, these students have come together to address food insecurity within their communities through innovative projects. I'm incredibly grateful for the opportunity to work with the YAC at Cleveland Heights High School. Since the beginning of the YAC last fall, our students have shown their dedication and passion. They hosted a fresh produce school market in partnership with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, distributing 4,000 pounds of food to 282 people from 71 households in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights community on May 24th. I'm so proud of our students for their hard work in bridging the gap in food access within their community. We will be hosting our school market once a month until September, thanks to our students being willing to to share their time in the summer giving back to their community. I also want to recognize Garrett Morgan High School students for organizing an amazing resource fair for their community. Lincoln-West High School students for their collaboration with a local garden, where we planted 7 apple trees. Let's continue to support our youth as they lead the way in creating positive change in our communities.
Literacy is one of our three primary pillars. We’re doing what we can to move the needle little by little to help children in need get the resources and support they need to read at their grade level. Thanks to a generous contribution from RSM last fall, we’re continuing to build on that. https://rsm.us/3t5hqmv
Schoolfundr IN ACTION! 🌟 Discover how Bend FC and their Executive Director, Wayne Price, are leveraging Schoolfundr. They're not just supporting their teams but also a significant field project benefiting the community. Dive deeper into Schoolfundr at: https://lnkd.in/ghUXvFVe 💡
It’s back-to-school season. But for too many children, there’s no guarantee they’ll get much of an education at all. Why? Because not one state in this country is doing enough to make sure homeschooled children are receiving an education. Across the country, too many homeschooled children aren't being taught core school subjects, can't take advantage of their local school district's resources or activities, have unqualified teachers, or don't get their academic progress assessed. At CRHE, we're committed to changing that. We created the Make Homeschool Safe Act to protect homeschooled children's right to learn, and we're doing everything we can to get this landmark model legislation in front of leaders who can help bring it to life state by state. But we can't do this vital work without you. As the 2024-2025 school year starts, we’re asking you to give $25 to spread the word about the Make Homeschool Safe Act. Every dollar helps our small team stand up for homeschooled children's right to learn. Give today:
As a lifelong learner, meeting and learning and laughing with colleagues is uplifting and rejuvenating. Take a minute to laugh with a colleague it makes the journey more meaningful. Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) #piqestrong #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadership
Introducing our 2024 Executive Learning Group: Gloria Corral, PIQE; Susie Fikse, Hope for San Diego; Kerri Fox, Resounding Joy; Diane Hazard, Compost Research & Education Fnd; Jen LaBarbara, San Diego Pride; Jessica Munoz, Voices for Children; Danielle Prince, Culture Shock San Diego; Kwofi Reed, San Diego Habitat for Humanity; Allie Sarnataro, Ride Above Disability; Alex Villafuerte, Pacific Arts Movement; and Jamie Weissburg, Cystic Fibrosis Fnd of San Diego Chapter. They are an impressive group of nonprofit professionals and we are looking forward to all of the learning we will do together in the next six months!
Here are some ways to get engaged with our Y Community! 📌
Nothing beats a sunny Fall Friday 🌞 and an agenda full of giving back. Here is the #VolunteerOpportunity roundup with The Y in Central Maryland! The links below will take you right to our volunteer page to sign up: 📌 Help Achievement Academy High School bring to life a shopping boutique for their students (great opportunity for larger groups! Friends, coworkers, etc.): https://lnkd.in/ehyQUKvS 📌 Happy Healthy Halloween at The Y in Waverly: https://lnkd.in/eSc9J6pN 📌 Volunteer Golf Coach at The Y in Arnold: https://lnkd.in/e64RF2UZ
Principal Lamb demonstrates leadership and accountability in seemingly small ways.
Grateful to The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) for this story. It’s an honor to work with such amazing students, faculty and staff. I love what I do. Being a principal is the greatest job in the world. 🌎 https://lnkd.in/gyNcAYSP
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This summer, kids 18 and under can eat for free at 14 library locations. Starting June 18, lunch will be served Tuesdays through Fridays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (except on Juneteenth and Independence Day) Last year, the library served 11,421 lunches to kids throughout Sacramento County. During the summer, 88% of kids who get meals at school don’t have access over summer break. Lunch at the Library supports food equity in our community with meal sites within our neighborhoods. Learn more at saclibrary.org/lunch.
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Not only does Feed the Children help children around the world, but they are headquartered right here in OKC making an impact locally, nationally, and globally. I loved getting to attend the grand opening of the FEED's Partner Market! This new program is based out of our distribution center in Oklahoma City where local partner organizations can shop for the products they need - whether that be food, cleaning items, hygiene, and even books. Did you know that 15% of people live below the poverty line right here in Oklahoma City? With the Partner Market, FEED is working to create measurable, sustained impact, and create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. https://lnkd.in/dpg2Jc35
Feed the Children is proud to announce the grand opening of our OKC Partner Market this past week! This pilot program will allow our local partner organizations to self-select the resources they need for their own communities from our distribution center. “Our local community partners don’t have the ability to store pallets of food, but they need a variety that’s right for their community. So we’ve opened our Partner Market, giving them the ability to select foods and essential items that SNAP benefits don’t cover: things like detergent and shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes," said Julie Laird Davis, Sr. Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Individual Giving. Thank you to our partners Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, Sisu Youth Services, the OK City Center, Light and Salvation Church, and Pivot for attending the launch!
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2moSo proud of my amazing team for putting this together. Amazing job!!!