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We humbly invite you, along with our extended family and friends, to embrace the spirit of giving by making a positive change in the lives of these deserving individuals and families. Our Heartfelt Goal is to Raise $115,000 Every contribution will have an instant, tangible impact, ensuring brighter holidays for children and families. Regrettably, many families cared for by AFS face financial constraints, with numerous living below the poverty line. The escalating costs of essentials like groceries and gas further strain their resources. It's heart-rending but true that many depend on Alternative Family Services for additional support during the festive season. How Can You Foster Joy? $100 can significantly ease the holiday burden for a family of four. A generous gift of However, donations of any size are cherished and impactful. Go here to contribute: https://bit.ly/3dxkPip All donations made to Alternative Family Services are tax-deductible (Tax ID #94-2427088). With your support, we can achieve our goal and ensure every family under AFS's care experiences a joyous holiday season.

According to Forbes, 78% of American families are living paycheck to paycheck. Many families don't have the excess funds to provide frequent luxuries that we may take for granted, things like new clothes for their children as they grow, new bedding for different seasons, quality hygiene products, and even adequate food supply. That's why we feel that every gift counts. Because what may seem small to us can mean a lot to a family in need. Visit childrensfund.org/support to make a donation towards our Support programs, like the Emergency Needs Program. #emergencyneeds #everygiftcounts #support #childrensfund #sanbernardinocounty

Support Peace of Mind: Your Journey, Your Way! 🥳 Our very first WyoGives campaign ends at midnight tonight! The impact of your donations to Peace of Mind is huge. For instance, a $60 donation would cover a portable choking rescue device for our DSPs to carry for emergencies! Don’t worry if you can’t afford a large donation! Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you! 💜 Donate now at this link! Help us reach our first donor match milestone of $1,000: https://lnkd.in/gftGUq3V #WyoGives2024 #WyoGives #AlbanyCounty #Nonprofit #PeaceofMind #LiveHereGiveHere #ThankYouDonors #community #inclusivity #diversity #challengebarriers #disabilityadvocate #disabilitysupport #qualityservices #companion #respite #homemaker #makeadifference #bethedifference #inthistogether Image Description: Pictured is an unused Arixmed brand choking rescue device. It comes with adult and children sized mouthpieces. The suction component has bright green accents. The instructions have bolded green instructions on the front page which summarize with three words: “Place, Push, Pull.”

Food donations are lowest in summer months, just when families need additional food to feed children who are home on summer break. Without the schools’ free or reduced-cost breakfasts and lunches, our families struggle more in summer months to provide full, nutritious meals for their children. Last month, we were short over 1,000 items for our June distribution. As we prepare for July and August distributions, we anticipate even larger collection shortages. While our donations are at their lowest, the need in our community is at its highest. Currently, over 2,500 individuals (663 families) in Chapel Hill and Carrboro rely on our monthly Food for Families distributions, including 1,450 children. Can you help us fill the gap in donations with a financial gift? 30 can help us bridge the gap for 2 families. $60 will ensure full bags for 4 families. $100 means 7 families will receive all food categories for every summer food distribution. Donate at https://lnkd.in/gMnikK-e. 

Can you believe it, the moment is FINALLY here! The curtain has opened on our Hand Up, Stand Up for Qld Kids Giving Day. For 24 hours ONLY, every donation to Life Ed Qld will be DOUBLED!: https://lnkd.in/gy4PqJ7u All this is only possible thanks to our generous partners. But the offer is valid only for TODAY, so we’ve got to make it count. 🎁 $25 becomes $50 🎁 $50 becomes $100 🎁 $100 becomes $200 Why is today so important? There are 30,000 reasons – because that’s the number of notifications the Department of Child Safety receives every year. And many more children are suffering abuse and neglect in silence. These kids desperately need someone to stand up for them. Today, we all have the chance to do just that. Every $30 raised will provide our essential Safe Kids, Safe Bodies program to one child, helping keep them safe from abuse. The more funds we raise, the more vulnerable children we can reach together. We’re aiming to raise an ambitious $75,000. But it will only be possible with your help! DONATE NOW to Stand Up for Qld Kids: https://lnkd.in/gy4PqJ7u SHARE THIS POST to spread the word, so we can reach our target!

You wouldn't believe how expensive it is to stock a bathroom! 😨 That's why we're running a fundraiser to help buy bathroom supplies for our Partnered Children's Homes! It costs about $25-$35 per month to provide each child with things like: 👉 Feminine hygiene products 👉 Toothpaste 👉 Combs and hair products 👉 Toilet paper 👉 Deodorant 👉 Shampoo and soap And right now, our Partnered Children's Homes care for a combined 7️⃣ 0️⃣ kids! If you do that math, it comes out to $2,450 a month in bathroom supplies. This is a significant burden we want to unload from our Partnered Children's Home. So, let's raise $2450 or more! As always, 💯 % of every donation goes straight to the cause. https://lnkd.in/gkmXwe9n #charitywork #nonprofitwork #fightpoverty #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife

🎉 Exciting Announcement! 🎉   On Wednesday, June 12th, we at Life Ed Qld will be hosting our first-ever Giving Day: Hand Up, Stand Up for Qld Kids!   For 24 hours, every donation will be MATCHED thanks to our generous partners. This is a unique opportunity to double your impact and help us reach even more children across Queensland.   Why is this so crucial?   Every year, the Department of Child Safety receives over 30,000 notifications of child abuse and neglect. Many children are unsafe in their own homes, and the true scale of this issue is even larger.   Our Safe Kids, Safe Bodies program empowers children with the knowledge to protect themselves and recognise abuse. On Giving Day, every $30 raised will fund this essential program for one child in a disadvantaged community.   Here's how you can make a difference:   1. SAVE the date: Wednesday, June 12th. Remember, your donation will be matched for 24 hours only. 2. WATCH this video: Understand why your support is critical on this day. 3. SHARE this post: Please help us spread the word to others who are passionate about protecting children. Let's come together to ensure every child feels safe and supported. Your participation can transform lives, offering hope and a brighter furture to those who need it most!! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/guqah2Re   Join us in making a real difference for Qld kids!

As you make your shopping list for this holiday season, we hope you will consider adding items for our Cozy Drive. This will be our 2nd year organizing this drive and we are so excited to make a big impact. We are collecting all items ""cozy"" to keep kiddos warm and dry this winter season. We are looking for kids clothes, jacket, hats and other items that might help keep kids warm and dry. We are also collecting diapers and pull ups this year. Larger sizes are in the most need. These donations will be helping to support a couple of our favorite local organizations: NW Children's Outreach: this local organization functions as a collection and distribution center, collecting resources for children and distributing the goods to local Care Providers and organizations who meet directly with and prescreen the children. 15,000+ Children were served in 2022 A Family Place: this local organization helps families in many ways and they start with helping to meet a very basic need for their young children and will take all the diapers. More than 600 children and families are served each year. So while you are making your list, and checking it twice, won't you considering our cozy drive? Ideas to donate: Clothing for kids size 1 year to 18 years Jackets Hats Gloves Diapers- Size 3, 4 & 5 Pull-Ups Wipes #giveback #roofingcontractor #simplythebest #simplyaffordableroofing

Right now – until 12pm Thursday 22 August – EthicalJobs.com.au is matching your donations to Council of Single Mothers and their Children (CSMC). When single mother families in crisis need support, they contact CSMC. Our support workers assist single mother families with expert support, advice, and information, when they need it the most. With the cost-of-living hitting even average families, the children in low income families are really missing out. Single mothers are doing all they can to protect their children, but the kids still feel the hunger and the cold – and the responsibility to try and hid expenses from their mum. CSMC provides expert specialist support, with the unique addition of having lived experience of being single mothers. They are trusted; they are experts; they are a safe place for single mothers to turn. Funds are urgently needed for emergency relief to assist single mothers to feed their children and maintain their housing. So please, if you are considering donating to a charity that supports families in need, now is the time to do it. https://lnkd.in/gbei5CG5

Right now – until 12pm Thursday 22 August – EthicalJobs.com.au is matching your donations to CSMC. That means there's just three days left to double your impact! When single mother families in crisis need support, they contact CSMC. Our support workers assist single mother families with expert support, advice, and information, when they need it the most. With the cost-of-living hitting even average families, the children in low income families are really missing out. Single mothers are doing all they can to protect their children, but the kids still feel the hunger and the cold – and the responsibility to try and hid expenses from their mum. CSMC provides expert specialist support, with the unique addition of having lived experience of being single mothers. They are trusted; they are experts; they are a safe place for single mothers to turn. Funds are urgently needed for emergency relief to assist single mothers to feed their children and maintain their housing. So please, if you are considering donating to a charity that supports families in need, now is the time to do it. https://lnkd.in/gYqi4RXu