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Your Donations Weave a Tapestry of Positive Change! Ever wonder about the voyage your donated items take with Goodwill Keystone Area? A fascinating article in Main Line Today unpacks how your gently used items serve as the initial thread in the tapestry of transformation and contribute to affordable shopping, environmental sustainability and life-changing programs in our communities. In the story you’ll read how proceeds of donated items sold at Goodwill’s thrift stores, online auction site, outlet centers and through recycling efforts support myriad programs like the Community-Based Work Assessment and shape futures of individuals like Tasha. Her journey is one of thousands that illustrate the profound impact your donations have helping people with barriers to employment secure jobs and gain self-sufficiency. The article also highlights how Goodwill's commitment to empowerment fuels personal and professional growth, exemplified by Wally's inspiring journey from a textile sorter to a store manager. Reinforcing this commitment, the Goodwill Learning Lab – a mobile unit for training in job readiness, digital literacy and financial well-being – takes our mission directly to communities to further build sustainable futures. Read the Main Line Today article and see how your donations to Goodwill are instrumental in creating an interconnected pattern of positive change. Read online at https://lnkd.in/g_y9RiCj.

'Tis the season to be grateful. We have A LOT to be grateful for, like Total Asphalt Rejuvenation (Total Asphalt Technology), which is another loyal and long-time Legacy Donor and partner to our friends at Community Management Corporation, Select Community Services, and Legum & Norman. Caring businesses like Total Asphalt Rejuvenation, have made it possible to provide aid to more than 3,600 people in need and counting, since 2007. Thank you, Total Asphalt! Read on to find out more about their services and what community means to them. Company Name: TOTAL ASPHALT REJUVENATION Company Contact: Doug Mackenzie 717-887-4966 Doug.m@totalasphalt.com Years in Business: 30 Services Provided: Asphalt Pavement Rejuvenation What does your company take the most pride in? Providing the leading clean and green high-performance pavement reservation and rejuvenation technology to the residential community market. How long have you been a partner of CMC/SCS and/or Legum & Norman? 25 years providing services to CMC, SCS, and Legum & Norman. How long have you been participating in the annual Vendor Fair, supporting Associa Cares? 10 years. Tell us about what “community” means to you. Working within a group to understand common issues, goals, and objectives. Providing real-life solutions based on community input and best practices. Why do you feel it is important to support charitable causes, like Associa Cares? We believe in giving back to those in need or experiencing crisis, particularly in the Residential Community World.

#EngagedLibraries spread happiness. 👗👔 Lasting memories are made for teens at events like prom. But for some, not having anything to wear stops them from attending. Sacramento Public Library in California breaks those barriers by inviting donations of gently used suits, dresses, and formal accessories to its annual Prom Drive. During giveaway events each spring, teens browse the free collection and take home the perfect outfit. Instead of collecting dust in someone’s closet, donations have the potential to bring light to others. 📲 We want to know how your library connects for a cause. Share your story on social media and include #EngagedLibraries in your post. You could be featured in an upcoming issue of Abstracts, on our community engagement hub, in an upcoming blog or video, or across our social media channels. ⤵️ Click below to learn more about Sacramento’s Prom Drive. --- #OCLC #PublicLibrary #PublicLibraries #Library #Libraries #Librarian #Librarians #LibraryLife #LibraryLove

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UPDATE #3 (06/08/2024): We want to thank the amazing community for their support, please keep sharing and let's gather all the equipment and items we need to get Closet Share up and running. Closet Share is a community-focused program dedicated to collecting local clothing donations, washing and sorting them into tiers, and cataloging them on an online store for community members to access. We provide affordable clothing solutions through a tiered system, with Tier 1 offering free clothing for low-income families and organizations, and Tier 2 allowing the broader community to purchase items at low costs. Additionally, our Bags of Rags program repurposes unusable textiles to prevent them from ending up in landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability. We are excited to announce that we have recently acquired a warehouse to expand our operations. Unfortunately, we did not receive the government funding we applied for, and the warehouse requires some renovations to get it functioning for our program. We need various supplies, and if you have any items that you would be interested in donating to Closet Share, we would greatly appreciate it. We are also always looking for volunteers to help with the growth and building of Closet Share's warehouse. Your support can make a significant difference in our community! NEW ITEMS: • Washer (1) (3 RECEIVED) - • Fridge • Steel Gratting - 20” wide x 16’ long total coverage needed- lengths of 3-4’ is best • Cleaning Supplies • Electrician • Seacan • Plumber • Hangers • Garbage Cans and Blue Bins • Outdoor Paint • Office Equipment - (Desk Received) • Shelving • Laundry Consumables (2 JUGS OF DETERGENT RECEIVED) • Stationery Supplies • Security System • White Boards • Racking for Hanging Clothes (2x4’s and poles would work) You can reach out to Melissa at 249-878-7513 or info@closetshare.ca if you have any questions or would like to donate any of the above items or even volunteer some time to our great cause. #Volunteers #volunteer #sudbury #sudburyontario #nonprofit #MakeADifference #makeanimpact

Here's some fun for you and your team. Tomorrow is the RSPCA ACT's annual Poorly Drawn Pets event, when people's pets get drawn…poorly. It’s a fundraising day for the RSPCA ACT, it’s loads of fun, easy to take part and a great way for you and your team to come together...to talk about and share ridiculous depictions of your fury besties. You'll need to head to our Facebook page https://buff.ly/3W3TSZN Then simply: 1. Take a photo of your pets (using your phone is fine). 2. Follow the links on the FB page to make a donation. 3. Post your pics on our Facebook 'launch' page tomorrow (not before) from 8am. 4. Our broad range of enthusiastic artists will repost the poorly drawn image of your pets in ‘replies’ in the same Facebook post (please allow up to five business days - although it's usually you'll get your pics back the same day) So, take a couple of pics today or go through your photos now and decide on the image you want to use. Hanging up printed versions around your workplace is sure to be a conversation starter! See you on FB after 8am!

UPDATE #2 (30/07/2024): We want to thank the amazing community for their support, please keep sharing and let's gather all the equipment and items we need to get Closet Share up and running. Closet Share is a community-focused program dedicated to collecting local clothing donations, washing and sorting them into tiers, and cataloging them on an online store for community members to access. We provide affordable clothing solutions through a tiered system, with Tier 1 offering free clothing for low-income families and organizations, and Tier 2 allowing the broader community to purchase items at low costs. Additionally, our Bags of Rags program repurposes unusable textiles to prevent them from ending up in landfills, contributing to environmental sustainability. We are excited to announce that we have recently acquired a warehouse to expand our operations. Unfortunately, we did not receive the government funding we applied for, and the warehouse requires some renovations to get it functioning for our program. We need various supplies, and if you have any items that you would be interested in donating to Closet Share, we would greatly appreciate it. We are also always looking for volunteers to help with the growth and building of Closet Share's warehouse. Your support can make a significant difference in our community! NEW ITEMS: • Washer (1) (3 RECEIVED) - • Fridge • Steel Gratting - 20” wide x 16’ long total coverage needed- lengths of 3-4’ is best • Cleaning Supplies • Electrician • Seacan • Plumber • Hangers • Garbage Cans and Blue Bins • Paint (Any color) (2 RECEIVED) - Need more • Outdoor Paint • Office Equipment - (Desk Received) • Shelving • Laundry Consumables (2 JUGS OF DETERGENT RECEIVED) • Stationery Supplies • Security System • White Boards • Racking for Hanging Clothes (2x4’s and poles would work) You can reach out to Melissa at 249-878-7513 or info@closetshare.ca if you have any questions or would like to donate any of the above items or even volunteer some time to our great cause. #Volunteers #volunteer #sudbury #sudburyontario #nonprofit #MakeADifference #makeanimpact

🎥 IMPACT Day 2024 Recap – The Woodlands, TX 🎥 On August 9th, 2024, Priority Power employees and their families came together to make a difference in the community for our annual IMPACT Day! 💙 We had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at Interfaith Of The Woodlands' "Hand Me Up Shop," where we sorted donations, tested electronics, and set up displays – all to support local families in need. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and extra donations. Your generosity truly made an impact! 🙌 At Priority Power, we believe in the power of giving back. This day reminded us how much we can accomplish when working as a team. 💪 Brandon Schwertner, CEO, Hunter Strong, Katherine Graham, Perry Ruthven, Jan Walker, PMP®, Tom Strickland, Seth Bay, Shaun Trahan, Jennifer Richardson, Erica Okoronkwo, MBA, Taylor Sulser, David Woods, Brooks Antweil, Trevor Galownia, Tyler Noble, Anne Friday, Alec J Voss, MASHHODULLAH AZIZ, Ryan Blair, Russell Schwertner, Elliot Sorkin MBA, Kim Kindle, Jake Golvach, Albion Sabani, Eric Kimmel ... #IMPACTDay #CommunitySupport #Teamwork #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingBack #PriorityPower #Philanthropy #Volunteer #InterfaithOfTheWoodlands #CommunityImpact #TexasVolunteers #MakingADifference #SocialGood #LocalCommunity #NonProfit #SupportLocal #VolunteerWork #HelpingHands #ImpactfulWork #CommunityService #EmpoweringCommunities #ServiceDay #CompanyCulture #FamilyVolunteers #TogetherWeCan #InspireChange #EmployeeEngagement #CharityInAction #VolunteeringMatters #CommunityEngagement #GoodDeeds #CorporateImpact

What is the value of ”Take Your Daughter to Work Day? We think it is education and empathy, so the child knows what the parent does daily, but it is so much more. It instills lifelong work values. Meahgan Gibson attended a “Take Your Daughter to Work Day” at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. To this day she reminds me of a few choice words I stated during a staff meeting but she also pursued a career in Leisure and Hospitality. More importantly she picked up values like; everybody is critical to success (especially the lowest paid hourly associates), every person has a story, treat people with dignity and respect, and if they have a name tag, user their name. Grow by trying new things that others shy away from. Powerful words are “thank you” and “can you help me”, and assisting others even if you do not have time.  Today this was in my feed. I had no idea she was working on this.  Biscuits and socks, who knew? But more importantly, a young professional (from a generation many professionals belittle) leading a project that reflects well on the brand and does good for the community. Also hats off to Dennis Pfaff, Maple Street Biscuit Company and Cracker Barrel for creating an organization culture where young professional growth occurs. Take your daughter to work and as a leader, your relationships matter more than you know. #cio #leadership

It's the season of giving! How do you expand philanthropy in your everyday life? The Metropolis of Chicago Vision for Growth prioritizes "Expanding Philanthropy" through the church. Today, Fr. Nichalas shares his thoughts on why this is important. Learn more at chicago.goarch.org/vision Support the Vision for Growth at: chicago.goarch.org/donate