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Benefits of Volunteering: 😃 Personal Fulfilment: Volunteering can provide a sense of purpose, satisfaction, and personal growth. 💡 Skill Development: Gain new skills and experiences that can enhance your professional and personal life. ❤️ Community Impact: Make a tangible difference in your community and contribute to positive change. 🤝 Social Connections: Build a network of supportive and caring individuals. By following these steps, you can find fulfilling volunteer opportunities and make a meaningful impact in your community.

#DevereuxPA Children’s Services was awarded a $3,000 grant from Whole Kids Foundation to create a #LearningGarden. The project will include raised garden beds, trellises and an herb spiral at the Devereux School for Integrated Learning in West Chester, Pa. Read on: https://ow.ly/kfbe50ULZOR #CommunityPartners Whole Foods Market Foundation

🌱👩🌾 Young Cooks Dig Into Community Garden Project! 🍅🥕 Exciting things are happening at The Kind Kitchen Group! Our Young Cooks have rolled up their sleeves and gotten their hands dirty (quite literally!) as they begin building planter beds for our community garden project. This initiative is about more than just growing fresh produce - it's about cultivating a sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride in our young people. By involving them in every step of the process, from building the beds to planting the seeds to harvesting the vegetables, we're helping them develop valuable life skills and a deeper connection to their food and community. As they assembled the beds, our Young Cooks demonstrated incredible teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. It was inspiring to see them encourage and support one another, share ideas, and work collaboratively towards a common goal. This community garden project is a perfect example of the hands-on, experiential learning we believe in at The Kind Kitchen Group. By engaging our students in real-world projects with tangible outcomes, we're helping them build confidence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning. We can't wait to see how this garden grows and its positive impact on our students and community. Stay tuned for updates as our Young Cooks continue to nurture this project from seed to harvest! If you'd like to support initiatives like this that empower youth and strengthen community bonds, please consider donating https://lnkd.in/dRe_YDu8 Every contribution helps us plant the seeds of change! #CommunityGarden #YouthEmpowerment #ExperientialLearning #GrowingTogether #SustainableFuture #CulinaryStorytelling #FoodMemories #YouthEmpowerment #VirtualLearning #GratefulForOurCommunity #Durham #Food #FoodAccess #resilience #WhereFoodMeetsPurpose #KindKitchenGroup #CulinaryImpact #SupportYouth #YoungCooksSociety #ChefSicilyJohnson #CulinaryArts #SocialImpact #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #CulinaryArts #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityBuilding #KindKitchenGroup #ChefMelanieWilkerson

Playmates Children’s Day Nursery in Wellingborough, #Northamptonshire has received grant funding from our Groundwork Northants Grow Cook Eat initiative, funded by Public Health Northamptonshire North. Here, Playmates Director Lisa Bowyer talks about the holistic impact the funding has had on children, their families and the wider community. "We purchased a greenhouse and several raised beds, installed hedges, trellis, some seating and some multi-textured stepping stones for the children to explore. We planted tomatoes, herbs, beans and edible flowers and in the greenhouse we grew lots of flowers and plants that we used to green up the playground area of the nursery, as well as the children taking plants home to look after." Read the full story here and find out how you too can apply for a grant of up to £3,000: https://lnkd.in/eGsXUVBM

Community Gardens: A Story 1 year ago...our co-ops went out into the community, praying for ways to bring fresh produce to our friends and neighbors who were most likely below the poverty line in financial terms. We met with a local community leader and discussed the needs. We found a spot that would be great for a garden. As we talked, it became clear that we would be seeing a need and single handedly meeting the need. We would do the work. We would provide the solution. As the best community developers know, that approach does not breed community development. It only sows dependence and in later phases, contempt for the provider, INSTEAD of a "we're in this together" approach that brings about dignity and restoration that true community developers understand and appreciate. So we kept praying, but backed off on the provision, unless we had community support and leaders. This past spring, a local church leader in the same community (different church) felt led to start a garden with his skills that would provide for the neighbors in our community. The church members jumped in to help. He did not know who the recipients of the produce would be. We prayed, they sowed. When it came time to harvest this summer, they had an abundance of vegetables and were running out of homes to share them. The produce kept coming. We were able to introduce the two neighbors and connect them in a meaningful way - neighbors helping neighbors. NOT Frameworks Lab co-ops providing a solution for the community at large. We asked the Lord of the harvest to provide. We did the connecting, knowing the people and the needs. God did the rest. "It's not she who plants nor she who waters but God who makes the growth." 1 Cor. 3 #communitydevelopment #howdoyouframework #loveyourneighbor

🌳 Did you know #OurCounty has increased its annual budget for reforestation efforts by over 70% compared to 2021? 🤔 This has helped us maximize opportunities and double the number of trees planted at parks and green areas, as well as in roadways, at county buildings and in environmentally endangered areas. 🌿 The county is close to finalizing a contract with the USDA to implement a $10 million grant to plant trees primarily on streets in targeted areas over the next five years. 💵 ➡️ 🌲 Programs like Adopt-a-Tree and Million Trees Miami are resulting in an additional 10,000 trees provided to residents to plant each year through free giveaways. 🆓 Last month, Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience was invited to a tree planting event with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida where 80 trees were planted at North Pointe Community Center. 🌱   Our Extreme Heat Action Plan aims to reduce excessive heat by expanding the tree canopy and adding more vegetation across urban areas. ☀️ 🔗 Learn more about our Extreme Heat Action Plan: https://lnkd.in/e9G3f_qc 🔗 Learn more about how you can Adopt-a-Tree for FREE: https://lnkd.in/g_xPUPNk #miamidade #miamidadecounty #miami #officeofresilience #resilience #southflorida #resilient305 #heatseason #extremeheat #trees #volunteers #plantatree #arborday

Time is running out but ways to make an impact are plentiful! As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support and share the many ways you can continue to make a meaningful impact right here in our community. Your generosity helps us cultivate vibrant community spaces and empower a growing network of passionate gardeners.  Here are some great options for supporting GROW today, or in the year ahead:  Donor-Advised Funds: Make a donation directly from your DAF for an immediate impact.  Monthly Giving: Consider setting up a recurring monthly gift to provide ongoing support throughout the year.  Employer Matching: Many employers offer matching gift programs. Deepen your impact by checking with your company!  Qualified Charitable Distribution: If you’re 70½ or older, consider directing a distribution from your IRA to support GROW’s mission.  Legacy Gifts: Plan for the future and leave a lasting impact by including GROW in your estate plans.  Volunteer: Join our board to support gardens, expand your network, and make the most meaningful impact on the future of gardening in Seattle! As you reflect on your giving this year, we hope you’ll consider GROW in your plans. Your support fuels our efforts to create inclusive and sustainable community spaces.  Thank you for being a vital part of our community. Wishing you a joyful and prosperous New Year! https://lnkd.in/gKhAEN8K

Helping grow community gardening project 🌿 We have donated vital funds to a growing project that is creating garden planters from recycled materials. Up The Garden Bath Community Interest Company, based in #Peterborough, successfully applied for a Community Champions grant from Persimmon East Midlands, to support their growing initiative which has seen them upcycle 74 baths – along with other household items – to create planters that are installed in schools, community gardens and care homes. As well as reviving items that may otherwise have gone to landfill, Up The Garden Bath also delivers educational workshops teaching children about the importance of recycling and the multiple benefits of gardening and growing your own vegetables. We invited Co-founder Dave Poulton to the Hampton Woods development in #Peterborough to share his journey before presenting him with a cheque for £1,400. #PersimmonHomes

We all want to make a positive impact in our communities, and National Good Neighbor Day is the perfect opportunity to start! 🏡 Here are some ideas to help you get involved: 1️⃣ Find a Cause That Inspires You: Choose issues that resonate with you and motivate you to take action. 2️⃣ Offer Your Unique Skills: Whether it's tutoring, gardening, or organizing, use your talents to help others. 3️⃣ Try Something New: Step out of your comfort zone and explore new ways to contribute to your community. 4️⃣ Balance Volunteering and Personal Time: It's important to give back without burning out, so make sure to also prioritize time for yourself and your loved ones. 5️⃣ Bring Friends Along: Volunteering is even more rewarding when you share the experience with friends and neighbors. 6️⃣ Research Your Impact: Look into how your efforts can make a meaningful difference and choose activities that align with your goals. At Team Zach Plackemeier, we believe in the power of community and the importance of being good neighbors. Let's work together to create positive change and build a stronger, more connected neighborhood. How are you planning to make a difference today? 📍1060 Country Club Rd., Suite 100 St. Charles, MO 63303 ☎️ (314) 921-7900 📍 3026 Mid Rivers Mall Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376 ☎️ (636) 875-7346 #nationalgoodneighborday #goodneighbor #statefarm #saintpetersinsurance #saintcharlesinsurance #missouriinsurance #youragentzachplackemeier #zachplackemeierinsurance

The McGregor Fund is delighted to announce $6.3 million in grants awarded to 23 area nonprofit organizations in the second half of 2024. Basic Needs & Housing grants, totaling $2.5 million, for food, shelter, and other necessities essential for day-to-day living, were approved for eight grant partners, including: A grant for $750,000 to Keep Growing Detroit in support of its general operations as it expands programming and builds out new projects in a continuously evolving food ecosystem. 📌 KGD supports a growing network of Detroit residential gardeners, improving food security, increasing access to fresh produce, and advancing a shared community vision of food sovereignty. 📌 KGD will continue to expand gardening access through its Garden Resource Program, invest in farm infrastructure projects, combat systemic inequities, and grow its education and resource availability. 📌 Its new family foodways programming and narrative power training will celebrate cultural practices and individuals' experiences around food cultivation. 📌 KGD is also increasing its support for the Michigan Water Source Pilot Program to expand reliable access to water and reduce water-related costs for growers.