Dolores Huerta Foundation’s Post

At #AVPN inaugural Faith and Giving Learning Circle, I discussed the “wicked problem” of violence and exploitation for hidden and vulnerable communities - and how this violence undermines all of our other social impact investments. #InternationalJusticeMission shared how multi-sectoral collaboration with like-minded partners, including government, local community and corporations, to implement an effective Protection Model is key to ending violence, increasing protection, and fueling growth and health in our nations. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gjAz_QvW. We can do and achieve more Together! Rae Lee Lynn Choo Sangeetha Watson Siddarth Chatterjee Naina Subberwal Batra Miwa Chan Sinni Lim David Braga John Tanagho

At #AVPN inaugural Faith and Giving Learning Circle, we discussed the “wicked problem” of violence and exploitation for hidden and vulnerable communities. #InternationalJusticeMission shared how multi-sectoral collaboration with like-minded partners, including government, local community and faith organisations, is key to addressing these issues. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/gjAz_QvW. We can do and achieve more Together. Christa SharpeLynn ChooSangeetha WatsonSiddharth Chatterjee

Supporting Less Privileged Kids A Guide to Making a Difference In a world where inequality and poverty persist, supporting less privileged kids is crucial for creating a fairer society. These children often face significant obstacles that hinder their education, health, and overall development. However, with collective effort, we can make a meaningful impact. #helpingdisadvantagedkids #makingadifferenceforlessprivilegedyouth #underprivilegedchildren

An important piece from Child Trends if you work with, live with, or just care about children and families. Although much of the article focuses on policy recommendations (rightly so!), there are plenty of practices we can adopt at a local, community-based level to directly support kids and families. The importance of hyper-local equity strategies, like Community Schools, can meet families where they are, focus on their strengths, empower them to advocate for systemic change, and remove barriers where possible through coordinated community supports and wrap around services.

The "bootstraps" argument is designed to blame those living in poverty for systemically-created problems. It's time we invest in projects that foster autonomy through immediate, #directcash. #Basicincome = faster access to resources & improved security. Funding basic income is the right choice, and the smart one. Let's continue this work and extend the Denver Basic Income Project. Use the link below to send an email to your Denver City Council representative and urge them to support DBIP in City and County of Denver 2024 budget amendments next week. #UBI #FundBasic #Denver #homelessness https://lnkd.in/gbvRs9eC

Are you ready for some United for ALICE 101? Katie Reams, TUW Director of United for ALICE,shares a bit of background information on the United for ALICE project and how it will help create positive change in South Carolina. United for ALICE quick facts: ➡️ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed and highlights households that fall at or above the Federal Poverty Level but are still struggling to get by. 💰The ALICE Threshold is based on budgets that include costs for everyday essentials like housing, transportation, food, child care and technology. 👩👧👦The ALICE Threshold takes ZIP code and characteristics of a household into consideration. 📌United for ALICE project started at United Way of Northern New Jersey in 2009. 💪South Carolina is 1 of the 30 states across the nation that is involved in the United for ALICE work. 🤝15 local United Ways across South Carolina have partnered for this project statewide. Want to learn more about ALICE in the Tri-County community? Visit tuw.org/ALICE

Spent the past few days in San Francisco🌁 for the National Alliance to End Homelessness 2024 Innovations and Solutions for Ending Unsheltered Homelessness conference. Nearly 40% of the more than 1,200 attendees were from California, but we were able to hear about unique approaches from both across the State and the nation. In this field — success looks like sharing and collaboration🫱🏾🫲🏼! And at LA Family Housing, we thrive on working in coalition because we believe “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” Conference Takeaways: 1️⃣Ending homelessness is possible. 2️⃣Building more housing is key. 3️⃣Elevating lived experience is necessary. 4️⃣Housing justice is racial justice. 5️⃣Budget advocacy is a must. 6️⃣And going it alone is selfish and deadly.

🌟 At United Stride, we're committed to creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all Americans. 🌟 Recent news out of Arizona highlights the challenges we face in addressing homelessness and poverty. The GOP's ban on guaranteed basic income programs is a step in the wrong direction. Instead of addressing the root causes of these issues, such as lack of access to affordable housing and economic opportunity, it further marginalizes vulnerable communities. But there's hope. United Stride believes in solutions that uplift everyone, regardless of their circumstances. We advocate for policies that promote economic justice, provide a safety net for those in need, and create pathways to prosperity for all. Together, we can work towards a future where no one is left behind. Join us in advocating for change and building a society where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. 💪 #UnitedStride #EconomicJustice #EndHomelessness #FightPoverty

Every child, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to grow, learn, and dream. Caring for the less privileged children is a collective responsibility that transcends borders and knows no boundaries. It's about providing them with not just the basic necessities of life but also the love, mentorship, and guidance they need to thrive. In a world where inequality persists, our commitment to these young souls is a beacon of hope. Through education, healthcare, and a nurturing environment, we can unlock their potential and give them the tools to break the cycle of poverty. Together, we can be the difference-makers, ensuring that no child is left behind. Let's build a future where every child's dreams can take flight, no matter where they come from. . . . . . . . #drnimmie #drnimmiebooks #copingstrategies #copingstrategiesforanxiety #mentalhealthawareness #ChildNeglectAwareness #EmpowerGirls #BreakBarriers #GenderEquality #DreamBig #YouthEmpowerment #boychildadvocate #FutureLeaders #girlchildadvocate #childadvocate #advocateforchildren

New NCHE resource: A Guide to Effective Collaborations with Community-Based Organizations to Support Students Experiencing Homelessness. The guide highlights how collaborating, informally or formally with community-based organizations (CBOs) can be an effective strategy for program implementation. The guide describes effective strategies for collaboration at the state and local level between education and CBOs. #homelessstudents #workingtogether https://lnkd.in/gnQ2fnvg