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When someone on the street asks you for help... Knowing what to give someone who is homeless can be difficult. Here are some ideas: 1. Consider giving them a “blessing bag." Keep your car stocked with gallon-sized zipper bags containing things like packaged snacks, socks, bottled water, hand warmers, a rain poncho, or even a bus pass. 2. Instead of giving out cash, give out grocery store or coffee shop gift cards. These are great because it often gives those without a home a chance to get indoors out of the elements. 3. Give them a Union Mission Emergency Info Card. Click here to print some! ⬇️ https://ow.ly/cJg850QrMV5 4. Offer to pray with them. If you don't have anything on hand, but feel prompted to give, ask their name and if they'd like for you to pray for them, their family or loved ones. A simple prayer can perhaps offer more hope than any other single thing. Never underestimate the power of one single, good deed towards another 💙 #CaringLikeChrist

🌟 Join the Movement: Become a Volunteer for MADD IA! 🌟 Have you ever wanted to make a real difference in your community? Here's your chance! 🔹 Why Volunteer with MADD? Impact Lives: Help prevent drunk and drugged driving incidents and provide crucial support to victims and their families. Raise Awareness: Educate your community about the dangers of impaired driving and promote safe driving habits. Personal Growth: Gain valuable skills, meet inspiring people, and experience the joy of giving back. 🔹 How You Can Help: Community Outreach: Participate in local events and campaigns to spread awareness. Victim Support: Offer compassionate assistance to those affected by drunk driving. Fundraising: Support MADD's initiatives by organizing or participating in fundraising events. Ready to make a difference? Visit www.madd.org/volunteer to learn more and sign up today! Let's work together to turn the tide against impaired driving and support those who need it most. Your dedication can inspire change and protect our loved ones. #Volunteer #MADD #MakeADifference #ImpairedDriving #Awareness #ImpactOthers

What proactive steps can be taken to strengthen security in vulnerable community centers and places of worship? Burglars Devastate South Shore Church, Stealing Equipment and Gutting Food Pantry Windsor Park Church in South Shore, Chicago, was burglarized just hours before Sunday services. Thieves disabled the security system, stole thousands of dollars' worth of equipment, and nearly emptied the church's food pantry. The food bank, which has been serving over 1,000 people monthly for 30 years, is now left struggling to restock. Key Takeaways: - Community Impact: The burglary has significantly impacted the church’s ability to support the community, highlighting the vital role of the food pantry in serving the neighborhood's most vulnerable populations. - Security Enhancements: The incident underscores the need for improved security measures in community centers and churches, including robust surveillance systems and community vigilance. - Community Response: Immediate community support and collaboration with local authorities are crucial in helping the church recover from the loss and in preventing future incidents. #churchsecurity #churchsafety https://lnkd.in/g__yyu72

We are about a lot more than just dogs and horses! 🐴🐾 As much as we love the Seattle Police Department’s four-legged law enforcement professionals, raising money for K9 and Mounted Patrol is just a small part of our work to help improve public safety in Seattle. 🚓 During our most recent grant process we awarded funding to SPD’s Hostage Negotiation Team for two new communications aides, a hailer and BRINC Ball. These innovative tools are essential to the HNT’s work to deescalate critical incidents, helping to facilitate productive communication between the person in crisis and SPD negotiators. SPD’s HNT is an unfunded entity, yet its work is crucial to public safety in Seattle as it typically responds to 150 to 180 incidents per year. The HNT is routinely deployed on intense, high-risk calls alongside of SWAT, and the two teams work together seamlessly thanks to rigorous training and a shared commitment to keeping Seattle community members safe. 🤝 A BRINC Ball is a lightweight, durable handheld two-way communication device, which can be used in tense situations when face-to-face communication isn’t an option. Seattle-based BRINC created the BRINC Ball to be tough! In the case of a barricaded subject, the BRINC Ball can be thrown into a scene or even dropped into a room from 10-feet above. 🔵☎️📞📢 This added hailer system (PA speaker) and BRINC Ball helps set the HNT up for success by ensuring they have the equipment they need to do their work. Thanks to all our loyal donors whose support helps us fill these funding gaps! 𝘉𝘙𝘐𝘕𝘊 𝘉𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘉𝘙𝘐𝘕𝘊

Do you have a lot of leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast; if so pay it forward. There are thousands of children that don't know where their next meal is coming from. there are homeless VETS who could use your help, homeless women children and men that could use your help. Make sandwiches and drop them off at a VET center, a homeless shelter, a women's abuse facility. There are men's and women's recovery homes that could use your. help. Don't throw it all out or let it all go to waste , pass it on and pay it forward. Furthermore, it is time to check your closets, dressers and chests for old coats, hats, old clothes, blankets and sleeping bags that could help the homeless and homeless Vets. There are a lot of people that could use a hand up.

🔥 Get Ready for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day! 🔥 It's that time of year again when we come together to make our communities safer. On 4th May, join us for Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, a national effort to raise awareness and promote proactive measures against wildfires. Here's how you can get involved: 1. Community Clean-Up: Gather with your neighbors to remove debris, clear out underbrush, and create defensible spaces around homes and businesses. 2. Education & Awareness: Attend workshops and demonstrations on wildfire safety, evacuation plans, and the latest in fire-resistant building materials. 3. Volunteer & Support: Find opportunities to support local firefighters, donate to wildfire prevention programs, or help spread the word about fire safety in your area. #WildfirePreparednessDay #CommunitySafety #FirePrevention #WildfireAwareness #VolunteerTogether #SafetyFirst #clidesafety #clideanalysersafetyapp

Is your unread email multiplying by the minute? Are you too busy tending to animals to respond to voicemails and social media messages? If so, you could be alienating potential #donors, #adopters and #volunteers. Learn how phone and email management techniques can take your rescue group’s customer service from zero to hero at https://bit.ly/458iUuL. ☎️ 📧 #CRM #CustomerService #AnimalWelfare

California faces significant challenges, from intensifying heat waves due to climate change to unsafe working conditions. Our recent victory for indoor workers is just the beginning. We're working to ensure proper heat standards in all workplaces and increase enforcement to protect employees. We need your support to address the conditions in correctional facilities and replace them with a proper indoor heat standard. Additionally, for laws and regulations to be effective, authorities must enforce them and focus on Cal/OSHA recruiting more enforcement officers. Your donation today can make a significant difference in creating a safer California for all. Every contribution is a step toward our shared goal, no matter how small. We appreciate your support and look forward to making a positive impact together! bit.ly/4cpBZLq #CaliforniaWorkers #ClimateAction #ExtremeHeat

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 for supporting those in need of additional resources during difficult times. Domestic Violence affects every aspect of a survivor's life, including the well-being of their beloved pets. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, an initiative dedicated to ensuring that no one has to choose between their safety and their pet's safety. Why the @purpleleashproject/@redrover matters: ➡ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝘀: Many survivors delay leaving dangerous situations because they fear for their pets' safety. The Purple Leash Project provides the necessary resources to keep both survivors and their pets safe. ➡ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁: From emergency sheltering to ongoing care, this project offers comprehensive solutions to support survivors and their pets during difficult times. ➡ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: By raising awareness and providing essential resources, we empower our community to take a stand against domestic violence and ensure that no one is left behind. 𝗔 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂 for the gift cards and nice note. Our clients who have fur babies will be able to utilize items bought from the donated gift cards to care for their pets. We truly appreciate the thoughtfulness! 🌟 𝙏𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙬𝙚 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚! 🌟 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 𝟴𝟬𝟬-𝟲𝟬𝟬-𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘 (𝟳𝟮𝟯𝟯) | 𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.𝗼𝗿𝗴 #PurpleLeashProject #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors #PetsAreFamily #RedRover #SafePetsSafePeople #furbabies

❄️ Cozy up with a winter act of kindness. These fuzzy fleece blankets are fun to create together, and they provide comfort to a child in need. No sewing required! Possible recipients: - Any number of local organizations would appreciate your donations of these simple “no-sew” fleece blankets. Check with hospitals, homeless shelters, care facilities, or police and fire stations to gauge interest. - Or deliver them to your local chapter of Project Linus or Binky Patrol. These two groups will distribute them to organizations with the greatest need. What you’ll need: - Fleece fabric (amount varies with blanket size) or a fleece blanket kit - Fabric scissors or a rotary cutter - Optional but helpful: masking tape and a T-shaped ruler Instructions: - Gather your family to watch this 3-minute video (available on our website) about the difference a blanket can make in a child’s life. - Take your children to the store (or search together online) to buy soft fleece fabric with patterns you like. Or buy a fleece blanket kit. - See blanket-making instructions - find links to written and video instructions on our website: https://lnkd.in/ggAFYcHb Reflection questions: - Do you have a blanket or something soft and cuddly that you love? How do you feel when you hold it? - Why would a blanket bring comfort to a child who is scared or having a difficult time? - How would you feel if you had to spend the night at the hospital, or had to be separated from your parents for some reason? What would help you feel better? - How else can we make children who are hurt or scared feel safe and loved?