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Today, I want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the amazing individuals who dedicate their time and energy to making our communities better through volunteering. Your selflessness and commitment truly make a difference! Here are just a few reasons why volunteers are so vital: 1. **Skill Development**: Volunteering offers invaluable opportunities to learn and grow in real-world settings.  2. **Networking Opportunities**: Connecting with like-minded individuals can lead to new friendships and professional networks.  3. **Boosting Wellbeing**: The sense of purpose and fulfillment derived from helping others is a tremendous boost to mental and emotional health.  4. **Giving Back**: You play a crucial role in uplifting those in need and fostering meaningful causes within our communities. To all the volunteers out there—thank you for your hard work and dedication! Your contributions do not go unnoticed. Let’s continue to spread kindness and make a lasting impact together. #Volunteers #CommunityImpact #CelebrateVolunteers #MakeADifference

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On this National Stress Awareness Day, let’s take a moment to reflect on the power of giving back. The simple act of helping others can significantly ease the holiday stress for families in need. By supporting Marine Toys for Tots, you’re not just spreading joy to children; you’re also lightening the holiday burden for many. This season, instead of stressing over gift lists, let’s focus on making a difference. Find out how you can help: https://lnkd.in/gbQkvrnr

I did a thing today. An impactful thing. I served as a volunteer table host at a community listening event. There was no agenda other than simply listening. Anyone could come and join a topic table and speak to their lived experience. In a safe space. Created with intention. It’s hard to listen without agenda. It’s an intentional act. It was humbling. And amazing. About 20 tables talked about everything from homelessness to philanthropy to mental health to diversity. But here’s what struck me: If we could engage the entire community in conversation and ask them to define our values as a community….we would find that we all share the same values. We all want good schools, opportunity, safe communities, housing, healthcare, excellent public services. Once you know this…that we ALL want the same things…how do you ignore inequality…homelessness…food deserts…joblessness…poor educational options? You can’t. Because we ALL want the same things. We want to thrive and grow in our communities. We want to be heard. We want to matter. Find a way to help your community be better, do better. Don’t stand idly by and say gosh, what a shame. Be the change. Work for the greater good. Help the rising tide raise all boats. As it should.

TCSO GIVES Day 4: Deputy Drew & Use Your Platform To Do Good What started as an effort to replace a stolen bike turned into 7 years of helping families in need during the holiday season. Deputy Drew saw the power of social media and started "Use Your Platform To Do Good" to give back and help members of her community. Learn more about Deputy Drew and the families she's helping this holiday season. Thanks to CBS News Texas Lauren Crawford for sharing her story!

You want your appeal letter to get to folks before Thanksgiving. That means you need to get your mailing to the post office the day after Election Day. Time is of the essence! If you are doing your appeal yourself, keep in mind the story formula: The Community has a Problem, Your Organization has a Solution, but Donor Dollars are needed to Implement. Follow this pattern for a successful appeal message. Make sure you have the logistics figured out: How are you going to get the appeal printed, stuffed, and to the post office. Maybe you are thinking... there has to be a better way- If that is the case for you, head over to www.amponow.com and create your appeal through the website. It will take less than 30 minutes and you will be able to check year end appeal off your things to do list. Give it a try. Amy #AMPO

Do you have 90 seconds. Great! Sign up with CareForward. Nat’s Top 10 Reasons to Sign Up! 1. Registration is free 2. Easy to sign up 3. There’s no obligation to volunteer. 4. Studies show volunteering is good for your health. 5. Self Care is Other Care 6. Kindness is contagious. Who doesn’t want a kinder community? 7. The “after feeling” you experience feels great. 8. It’s the right thing to do. You never know when you’ll need help. 9. You help reduce strain on the system. Increasing service availability. 10. You don’t have to live in Virginia to enroll. Anyone, Anywhere can Care! Pay it Forward = CareForward Sign up TODAY. CareForward.io #hypewomen

What is Community Resiliency (formerly known as Community Safety Net)? United Way invests in partners and programs that provide emergency food, housing, child care, advocacy and other services to help friends and neighbors navigate challenging situations. Who needs Community Resiliency help? Those in need could be like John, a single parent who has to go on a job interview but has no one to watch his children … or Amelia, a young mom who must choose between putting gas into her car or buying food for her kids’ next meal … or Juan, a veteran who is unhoused and needs a safe place to sleep. UWCM invests in organizations that provide short-term help to meet urgent needs and long-term solutions that address the root causes of issues. By dialing 211, Central Minnesotans are able to find resources that can help during difficult times. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Lt-d20

Have you ever thought about how vital first aid knowledge can be, especially for children? At CMS s.r.o., we believe in supporting initiatives that make a real difference. That's why we’re proud to sponsor an important publication by the Czech Red Cross, "First Aid for Children." This educational material provides crucial information on child safety and emergency response. Partnering on this project aligns perfectly with our values of community responsibility and care, particularly when it comes to children's health. How do you support important causes in your community? Let’s discuss the impact of giving back!

Have you ever thought about how vital first aid knowledge can be, especially for children? At CMS s.r.o., we believe in supporting initiatives that make a real difference. That's why we’re proud to sponsor an important publication by the Czech Red Cross, "First Aid for Children." This educational material provides crucial information on child safety and emergency response. Partnering on this project aligns perfectly with our values of community responsibility and care, particularly when it comes to children's health. How do you support important causes in your community? Let’s discuss the impact of giving back!