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📣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.’]

Learn from the experts. Don’t miss ‘Should your organisation examine its historical links to slavery?’ with the Wilberforce Business Academy. It is happening today at 2 pm and there is still time to book this free, bitesize 45-minute online session: https://lnkd.in/dR6hQ5fB In this first session of our new programme, Dr Cassandra Gooptar and Prof Trevor Burnard of the Wilberforce Institute will: - provide a rationale for examining your organisation's links to historic slavery, - deal with this area of corporate social responsibility and what businesses might do to counter internal and external criticism, - look at acting responsibly and showing a commitment to social justice. Book now: https://lnkd.in/dR6hQ5fB.

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

During National Volunteer Month, these powerful words from the late Kofi Annan remind us that the need for committed volunteers has never been greater. But here's the good news: each and every one of us has the power to make a difference. Through acts of service, both big and small, we can contribute to building the better and safer world that Annan envisioned. A world where every person has the opportunity to thrive. Where communities are resilient, connected, and empowered. Where hope triumphs over fear. This may seem like a daunting task, but remember: change starts with the power of one. One person, one action, one moment of courage and compassion. How will you carry the spirit of service during this month and beyond? Share your commitment in the comments! - Ryan & Thomas Growney SG’24 #NewServiceAcademy Against a blue background, a black and white photographic image of Kofi Annan, as well as a quote: "If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever."

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

As we usher in the new year, January marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the United States. At DISA, we recognize the significance of joining the nationwide conversation to combat human trafficking and amplify awareness in the transportation sectors. We encourage everyone to play a role in raising awareness and fostering education. Here are some simple yet impactful actions you can take: https://zurl.co/1Ayb

Check out this Friday morning blog as we March into a new month! 🌟 #SupportHBCUs #EmpoweringDreams"

Our first Trust for Civic Life newsletter is out! In this issue, we talk about Civic Hubs: what they are, why they matter, and what we're learning from them. Not on the mailing list? Follow the link to subscribe.

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