📣Appropriations Update 📣 We want to thank everyone who took action this week to protect funding for @AmeriCorps & @AmeriCorpsNCCC, and the vital resources they provide community-based organizations all over the country. This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would jeopardize more than 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, risking the loss of vital resources for community-based organizations all over the country in 2026. Congress still has opportunities to protect and strengthen this funding, and we’ll need advocates like you to voice your support in the months ahead. ➡️️ TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to reconsider this decision and protect funding for AmeriCorps by filling out this form, bit.ly/CCFY25, or share this and tag your representative, asking them to #Stand4Service [Image description: 1 graphic a black background saying, ‘Congress just jeaprodized 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, including vital roles at FoodCorps' and all capitalized text saying, ‘take action.’]
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We kicking off our #AmeriCorps30 social media celebration by asking the most essential question: What is AmeriCorps? Check out this awesome video that explains the expansive roles that AmeriCorps plays to strengthen local communities. Watch now ▶️ https://lnkd.in/gnbVyECV
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📣 Application Alert from our friends at NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work). #grantpartner NEW's Champions for Change: "Leaders from across the social sector can grow in their abilities to lead from their values. Champions will uncover the implicit and explicit ways race has impacted their lived experiences. They'll practice dialogue across diverse aspects of identity. And they'll conspire with others to spur change towards racial co-liberation." "Champions for Change commit to a nine-month-long intensive leadership development program. Champions meet every two to three weeks in seven-hour sessions. Most sessions will take place in-person in Washtenaw County, however the program is open to leaders from across SE Michigan. Each session emphasizes building relationships, sharing stories, practicing deep listening, and skill-building. (We also make time to play and share meals together!)." Through this experience, leaders will: 📌 Deepen their understanding and skills for advancing social and racial justice, equity and inclusion. 📌 Enhance their emotional skills and practices of courage, resilience and compassion to sustain justice work. 📌 Honor the wisdom and experiences of the CFC community by uplifting their knowledge and expertise. 📌 Strengthen their relationships with other justice-focused leaders across SE Michigan. 📌 Identify and upend unjust policies, practices and procedures within their spheres of influence. 📌 Create the conditions for more BIPOC leaders to grow in their leadership across sectors and industries in SE Michigan. Learn more and apply by 9/9/24: https://lnkd.in/eC82ZCEs
Committed to making change towards racial justice? Applications for Champions for Change are officially open! Ready for a community of folks who will help you heal, learn, grow, and hold you accountable to act differently? Apply for the 2024-25 Champions for Change Fellowship! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gaNwyg3f
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💓 I'm grateful for Yodit Mesfin Johnson's leadership in this space. Please consider applying for NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work)'s Champions of Change cohort. Through this experience, you’ll: -Deepen your understanding and skills for advancing social and racial justice, equity and inclusion. -Enhance your emotional skills and practices of courage, resilience and compassion to sustain justice work. -Honor the wisdom and experiences of the CFC community by uplifting their knowledge and expertise. -Strengthen your relationships with other justice-focused leaders across SE Michigan. -Identify and upend unjust policies, practices and procedures within your spheres of influence. -Create the conditions for more BIPOC leaders to grow in their leadership across sectors and industries in SE Michigan. Key information about the program schedule and cost can be found on NEW's website. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eTVTA2K9 📅 Deadline to apply is September 9
Committed to making change towards racial justice? Applications for Champions for Change are officially open! Ready for a community of folks who will help you heal, learn, grow, and hold you accountable to act differently? Apply for the 2024-25 Champions for Change Fellowship! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gaNwyg3f
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NEW (Nonprofit Enterprise at Work) is doing great things in SE Michigan! Applications for the 2024-25 cohort of "Champions for Change" are now open. In Champions for Change, leaders from across the social sector in SE Michigan can grow in their abilities to lead from their values. Champions will uncover the implicit and explicit ways race has impacted their lived-experiences. They'll practice dialogue across diverse aspects of identity. And they'll conspire with others to spur change towards racial co-liberation.
Committed to making change towards racial justice? Applications for Champions for Change are officially open! Ready for a community of folks who will help you heal, learn, grow, and hold you accountable to act differently? Apply for the 2024-25 Champions for Change Fellowship! Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gaNwyg3f
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BSR offices in the U.S. will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America, as Union soldiers marched on Galveston, Texas in 1865. 159 years later, we acknowledge the continued impact of racialized systemic oppression on Black communities throughout the United States and beyond. Whether your company chooses to recognize or observe this holiday, there is an opportunity to approach its commemoration in a way that advances DEI and social justice efforts within your organization. For BSR members, several resources developed by our Equity, Inclusion & Justice (EIJ) team are available in the member portal to help you get started, such as: Allies+: Ally, Advocate, and Accomplice: https://lnkd.in/gZnn_95H; and Inclusive Leadership: https://lnkd.in/gXmT9wrm. For all viewers, we're also pleased to share The Social Justice Guide for Business: Moving Beyond Crisis to Action, developed by BSR's Center for Business and Social Justice: https://lnkd.in/d-ZyUKtZ. We welcome you to engage with these resources and/or reach out to our team, ready to partner with you to further your DEI ambitions and programming. Email us at web@bsr.org. We stand resolute that to achieve sustainability, we must promote equity and justice. #happyjuneteenth, #DEI, #sustainablebusiness
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Request for Action - AmeriCorps Decreasing Polarization by Increasing Harmony In Our Communities Across America Your help please for the good of the common good. Our youth and young adults need to learn the importance and meaning of the word harmony outside of the music genre. In response to AmeriCorps CEO's statement that his third objective is "decreasing polarization" I have contacted the AmeriCorps Building Bridges Days of Service Director, asking if AmeriCorps would you be willing to promote, encourage, and foster the Harmony In Our Communities Across America concept. Decreasing Polarization - In CEO Michael Smith's AmeriCorps webinar of 01/11/2022 he pointed out that of his three major objective/focal points. The third being: #3. Decreasing Polarization Which to us means: #3 Increasing Harmonization (The action or process of making an attitude consistent and compatible.) This nation was founded by Harmonious Communities. An increase in an attitude of harmony must come before there can be a decrease in polarization and an increase in unity. We need to teach our children the meaning and importance of harmony outside the music room. A "Harmony In Our Communities Across America" AmeriCorps program in your state would contribute to changing attitudes and decreasing polarization in our nation? We are seeking volunteers willing to promote, encourage and foster Harmony In Our Communities Across America, send us a message if you are willing to help.
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Did you see The Black Public Defender Association's most recent report: "Reimagining Public Safety?" This report is the result of a year-long project that dives into Black Chicagoans' definitions of public safety. Collaborating with BlackRoots Alliance, Cook County Public Defender, and Northwestern University, the report emphasizes community voices, aiming to inform policymakers, funders, activists, and community groups for sustainable public safety reforms. Read it here!: https://lnkd.in/eHqVANUz
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🌟 Community Solutions, Inc. celebrates Juneteenth! 🌟 On June 19, 1865, Union troops announced in Galveston, Texas, that all enslaved African Americans were free. This day, known as Juneteenth, marks a pivotal moment in history—emancipation from slavery in the U.S. Our CEO Fernando Muñiz reflects, “Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. It is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the moral arc of the universe bends toward justice. This Juneteenth, we recommit ourselves to the work of equity and justice.” As an organization working in the criminal and juvenile justice systems, Community Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to ensuring that justice is not delayed for the people we serve. Our mission is to ensure that when individuals gain physical freedom, they also experience every other measure of freedom. Only then will we have achieved our true goal as a nonprofit organization committed to serving historically marginalized populations. Let’s honor this day by continuing to strive for a more just and equitable society. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EquityAndJustice #CelebrateFreedom
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#Juneteenth commemorates the anniversary of June 19, 1865 – when the news of freedom arrived in Texas and reached the last remaining enslaved individuals. Today is a day of celebration, marking the end of chattel slavery in the United States and the freedom of future generations. Today is also a reminder that there is so much more to be done in the name of justice and equality. At MN8 Energy, we know that diverse perspectives drive innovation and propel us towards a brighter, more sustainable future. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion starts in the workplace and extends into the communities we serve and beyond, as we work to create a more inclusive and equitable tomorrow.’ If you’re looking for an avenue to support change in your community, we suggest working with organizations like Black Girls Code, Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Harlem Grown,The Carrie Meek Foundation and the South Florida People of Color, all of which are catalysts for progress for their local communities. As we celebrate Juneteenth, let us renew our commitment to building a future where energy equity is a reality for every individual, regardless of background or circumstance. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth below, via a powerful set of resources assembled by the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture: https://lnkd.in/gqvPZFF
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Understanding this historic day is crucial for fostering an inclusive society. Juneteenth symbolizes freedom and the enduring struggle for equality. It has grown to be a time of reflection, celebration, and education about African American history and the ongoing journey towards justice. Follow NAAIA and other Black-led professional organizations to boost our collective effort and push the mission forward! Join our Juneteenth webinar this month to dive deeper into this important holiday: bit.ly/NAAIAJUNETEENTH24 #InsuranceIndustry #NAAIA24 #CollectiveImpact #Juneteenth #NAAIA24
Don’t wait until June 18th or 19th to talk to your employees about Juneteenth… or to educate yourself on what this landmark holiday means to the communities you engage with. We always recommend following your local and the national chapters of NAAIA - National African American Insurance Association and other Black-led professional organizations in our industry to improve your antiracist literacy and advocacy. https://lnkd.in/g4EX_uUD
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth
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