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Hope for Homes Day: Today We Combat Homelessness in Illinois Hope for Homes Day is here! Today, July 18th, 2024, professionals across Illinois have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our communities. This collaborative fundraising effort unites nonprofits throughout the state with one mission: to end homelessness. Your participation today exemplifies the power of collective action in addressing critical social issues. Why This Matters to Professionals: · Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your company's commitment to community welfare · Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and organizations · Leadership: Be at the forefront of social change in Illinois How You Can Participate Right Now: 1. Visit https://bit.ly/3zLIDNS and donate now! 2. Share this initiative with your professional network Let's leverage our professional networks to create lasting change today. Regardless of size, your contribution can help provide safe, stable housing for those in need. Together, we can showcase Illinois as a state where business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. #ASafeHaven #HopeForHomes #CorporateSocialResponsibility #IllinoisGives #ProfessionalsForChange

Veteran Housing Corp reminds you that #HOMELESSNESS IS THE RESULT OF DECADES OF THE FAILURE TO BUILD AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ALL. THE HISTORY AND PRESENT STATE OF THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IN AMERICA CAN BE SUMMED UP IN ONE WORD: BROKEN DON'T BE FOOLED BY SLICK PROMOTIONAL POSTS THAT MAKE IT SEEM LIKE YOUR LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS ARE SOLVING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS. WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, THE PUBLIC AND TAXPAYERS MUST ASK: AT WHAT COST TO THE TAXPAYERS AND HOW LONG IS THE AFFORDABILITY PERIOD? EVERY TAXPAYER SHOULD BE ASKING THEIR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, density bonus increase, waivers of impact fees, or other government benefit or incentive did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project and, if the affordability period is not in perpetuity or permanent, WHY NOT? 3. What guarantees exist that tenants in the affordable housing units will not be displaced after an "affordability period expires? Any LOCAL, STATE or FEDERAL official that does not MANDATE "permanent" affordability periods or affordability "IN PERPETUITY" for any project receiving some government benefit is commiting MALFEASANCE and should quit, be removed from office or be terminated. IN MOST CASES WHEN IT COMES TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, the public and taxpayer are being fooled into thinking their elected and appointed officials are solving problems, when in fact, all hey have done is "KICK THE CAN DOWN THE ROAD" to burden a future generation with the same problem or crisis!

Sister José Women’s Center, a Tucson-based nonprofit, is committed to the mission of aiding and uplifting women experiencing homelessness. At their low-barrier day center, they offer unaccompanied women stability and safety, providing them with a refuge to heal from the harsh realities of life in the United States. There are women centers and women's shelters but there are not enough beds. These elderly women are vulnerable, most of them have chronic illness or battling with dementia. They are experiencing homelessness because they cannot afford housing in Tucson anymore. Sweeping away homeless encampments is not the solution. Tucson, how can we help? This is not a rhetorical question: If we all get together, I am sure we can find a solution. https://lnkd.in/d7ttvhkB

You don't have to wait to begin creating the future of housing that you want to see! Youth housing advocates like Armando Parrish show us how we can strive to build a more equitable and supportive housing landscape. His nonprofit, Project Lorenzo, is working to create Hope Haven, a tiny home community for homeless transitional housing. Hear his team's vision in our latest conversation: #housingadvocacy #tinyhome #3dprintedhome #supportivehousing #yimby #homelesshousing #housingfirst

Today, the Executive Club team dedicated their time to the Ace of Clubs homeless shelter, embodying the spirit of community and compassion. It's moments like these that remind us of the collective power we hold. Each helping hand, each shared meal, and every moment spent listening to those with lived experiences of homelessness, brings us closer to understanding and action. We believe that if more individuals and organisations took a moment to step into the world of volunteering, the impact on homelessness could be profound. It's not just about one day or one act of service; it's about fostering a continuous commitment to support the most vulnerable in our society. Our aim at the Executive Club goes beyond business success; it's about building a legacy of giving back, creating ripples of change that extend far beyond our immediate circle. Let's use our networks not just for growth, but for goodwill. We're proud of the work done today and inspired to keep this momentum going. Together, we can be the keystones of change in our community. #ExecutiveClubCares #CommunityService #SocialImpact #Volunteering #HomelessnessAwareness #GiveBack

In the recent wake of the fire at a homeless shelter in Francisville, it reminds us of why our work as nonprofit leaders is crucial. Every day, we have the opportunity to make a tangible impact in our communities! 🏩 This story is a powerful example of resilience. Despite the adversity, the shelter has not lost hope and is taking bold steps towards rebuilding their facility 🛠️. Their dedication motivates us to pursue our missions with the same ardor. However, disasters like these also underscore the importance of being prepared. Often, this preparedness aspect is overlooked. We need to ask ourselves - are we ready to face such challenges? How can we ensure our nonprofit's sustainability? Long term planning and resource mobilization are key. Engaging our community, developing smart fundraising efforts, and adopting effective marketing strategies are vital. Remember, storytelling connects hearts and opens up possibilities 💓. Let's connect for change! Continue pushing boundaries and #GiveHopeDaily 🌟. You are the heart and soul of change, never forget that! #NonprofitsLead #GrassrootsImpact #BizPrepSolutions #Marketing4Change

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1,501. I've been waiting to make that announcement. That's what they did. 1,501 pairs of socks this semester to give to people experiencing homelessness in Denver, Colorado. These students began the semester with a historical research packet - which led to a deeper understanding the source of homelessness, the migrant situation, the economic/living situation in Venezuela, and sanctuary cities. They created digital shorts - both written and visual that can be utilized on X, IG, FB, TikTok. They created business-sized resource cards (in English and Spanish)with a QR code that links to a document where helping resources in Denver are located (this required an inordinate amount of research). They sold cookies in Union and had a pickle ball tournament to bring awareness and raise funds. They started a GoFund Me. They attended a community engagement day to share their learnings (and try to win more money to buy MORE socks). We had amazing conversations about policy and its impact on humans; most importantly how you can not agree with a policy AND STILL be empathetic, kind, and giving towards the humans impacted by policy. Today they had the opportunity to meet with Chris Christensen, a University of Northern Iowa alum who is a Homelessness Impacts Investigator for Denver Public Health and tell her they were able to purchase (and have donated) 1,501 pairs of socks. Her response? "I just can't believe it, like I really can't. I'm so impressed and I hope that you take this experience and this for other people that you will never meet, most likely, and just pay it forward. Show other communities this as you get older, show your kids this as they grow, bring this into your workplaces. Keep taking this love for others and just send it forward. Cause it's amazing. And it's what we have to do so I just wanna thank you guys and my team thanks you, too." So - thank you Marquette Millam, Holden McGraw, Tanner Onken, Averiana Ramker, Madeline Schobert for your dedication to this project and people you don't (and likely won't) know, that is a servant's heart at its best. I'm so proud to know all of you. #servantheart #leadership #homeless #denverco #colorado #denver #migrant #migrantcrisis #serving #servantleadership #socks #communityengagement #service #servicelearning

Hope for Homes Day: A Statewide Initiative to Combat Homelessness in Illinois Mark your calendars for July 18th, 2024 - a day when professionals across Illinois can significantly impact our communities. Hope for Homes Day is a collaborative fundraising effort uniting nonprofits throughout the state with one mission: to end homelessness. This initiative exemplifies the power of collective action in addressing critical social issues. Why This Matters to Professionals: -Corporate Social Responsibility: Demonstrate your company's commitment to community welfare -Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and organizations -Leadership: Be at the forefront of social change in Illinois How You Can Participate: 1. Learn more about this incredible initiative 2. Set up a reminder to donate on July 18th and share this initiative with your professional network 3. Choose a nonprofit to support (we'd be honored if you chose us!) https://bit.ly/3zLIDNS Let's leverage our professional networks to create lasting change. Regardless of size, your contribution can help provide safe, stable housing for those in need. Together, we can showcase Illinois as a state where business success and social responsibility go hand in hand. Are you or your company participating in Hope for Homes Day? Share your plans in the comments below! La Casa Norte #ASafeHaven #HopeForHomes #CorporateSocialResponsibility #IllinoisGives #ProfessionalsForChange