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Amplifying youth voices can be powerful and drive change! Learn how Lauren Fitch-Slagter of University of Michigan Poverty Solutions used this strategy to make an impact in Detroit. Registered for ComNet24? Join our app on Whova at the link in the comments 🔗 #communications #nonprofit #philanthropy #leadership #learning #community #leadershipdevelopment #storytelling #comms4good #networking #professionaldevelopment #conference #ComNet24

Storytelling helps us recognize that our differences are often smaller than they appear, fostering an environment of understanding and compassion within the church. Watch the full video: https://vist.ly/z8mp #churchmarketing #nonprofitmarketing #christiannonprofit #churchcommunications #storiesmobilize #endstorypoverty

At Project Protect Our Children, we believe that youth can become champions in the fight to end human trafficking when given the right opportunities. That’s why we created the Youth Action Board Program—to ENGAGE, EDUCATE, and EMPOWER passionate middle and high school students. Conceptualized in 2019 and launched in 2020, this unparalleled groundbreaking program empowers students to create and lead impactful anti-human trafficking campaigns, events, and activities, reaching their peers in ways only they can. Our Youth Action Board Community of Practice platform offers everything needed to start and sustain a student-led anti-human trafficking club at your school or community—free of charge, including a stipend for a school campus sponsor. Together, Youth Action Board members collaborate to develop innovative events and activities that not only raise awareness about human trafficking but also fill critical gaps and make a significant, tangible impact. This diverse group of students brings together different perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds, united by the goal of ending human trafficking. At Project Protect Our Children, we firmly believe in the power and potential of youth to lead in this crucial fight! Join us in empowering the next generation of leaders to make a lasting difference. Help us grow the youth-driven anti-trafficking movement in your area! Email youthactionboard@projectprotectourchildren.com for more information. #ppocyab #youthactionboard #unitedway #unitedwayeca #youthmovement #youthdriven #endhumantrafficking

There is still time to register for this very powerful and informative training. Thank you Catie White, CFRE for provding us with this amazing opportunity to learn. Trauma-Informed Care is a lens in which we interact with our communities to best support their healing and needs. Tenants of trauma-informed care include safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Applying these tenants to the fundraising space helps empower fundraisers to build a stronger communications and language that works to include donors in the work of justice and healing. Learning objectives will include how to craft narratives that center lived experience without othering or trivializing lived experience, how to practically apply trauma-informed principles to our work, and how to engage donors in the process of trauma-informed systems that lead to healthier philanthropic interactions and stronger community ties. Check out this video: https://loom.ly/Nva7fwo #AFPSanAntonio #learningobjectives #communicationandlanguage #inthework #opportunity #communities #tenant #tenants #teambonding

As I look back on my two years as President & CEO of United Way of Forsyth County, I’m both proud and energized. We’ve made great strides in addressing the root causes of poverty, fostering partnerships, and creating a more equitable future. But the work is far from done. One of my favorite quotes from Margaret Mead reminds us of the power we hold as a community: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” This is exactly what I see happening here in Forsyth County—people coming together to create real, lasting change. Over the past two years, I have witnessed the resilience and determination of this community to lift each other up, to ensure that no one is left behind. From expanding access to early childhood education to providing families with financial tools for long-term stability, we are focused on tackling the systemic barriers that prevent so many from achieving their full potential. We know that creating opportunity for one person lifts the entire community. As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” Looking forward, our mission remains clear: to bring people and resources together to solve problems that no one organization can address alone. The future of Forsyth County depends on our ability to unite across differences, collaborate with intention, and commit ourselves to the well-being of every neighbor. I invite you to join us—whether through donating, volunteering, or advocating—to help build a stronger, more equitable community. Together, we will change lives and shape the future of Forsyth County. #UnitedWay #ForsythCounty #CommunityImpact #Leadership #Equity #Collaboration #SocialChange United Way of Forsyth County

While on a volunteer trip to West Baltimore with Chris, Jake starts up a conversation with a friendly and candid local named Don. 🗣 The two talked at length about the current status of the West Baltimore neighborhood and the volunteer efforts that were taking place that week. When asked how he felt about seeing all of the new faces that had descended on the neighborhood, he had this to say: #WestBaltimore #CommunityResilience #RestorativeJustice #SystemicInequity #VolunteerImpact #BelongingMatters #SocialChange #HousingEquity #BridgingDivides #NeighborhoodRevitalization #TransformativeExperiences #RelinquishedRedlining #EmpathyInAction #CollectiveHealing #AgencyAndOwnership #ProximitySparksChange #BreakingBarriers #RestoringDignity #ImaginingEquity #CompassionateAction

What does reproductive justice organizing look like in post-Roe America? Join professor Jessica Gantt-Shafer of University of Missouri-Kansas City at ComNet24 in Kansas City, MO to learn more! View our full conference schedule at the link in the comments 🔗 #communications #nonprofit #philanthropy #leadership #learning #community #leadershipdevelopment #storytelling #comms4good #networking #professionaldevelopment #conference #ComNet24

At Big Dreams & Bigger Hearts, we firmly believe that education is more than just learning; it's a powerful key that unlocks doors to new opportunities and brighter futures. 🗝 ⠀ Education assistance stands as a cornerstone of our program, providing those experiencing homelessness with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to pave their way out of uncertainty and into a world brimming with possibilities. 🙌 ⠀ Help unlock potential. Support educational opportunities for those in need. 💜 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ey_ipkDm⠀ ⠀ #bigdreamsbiggerhearts #educationassistance #unlockopportunities #brighterfutures #empower #literacyforall #vocationaltraining #transforminglives #nonprofitimpact #makeadifference #educationalprograms #supportsystem #changemakers #giveback #volunteer #philanthropy #spreadawareness #donatetoday #jointhemovement #togetherwecan #breakthecycleofpoverty #educationispower #opportunity #skillbuilding #learning

In addition to preserving the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, we, at The Shabazz Center, work with local leaders and teachers to create events and programs that inspire the next generation to lead the fight for equity and justice worldwide. Here are some ways you can help us continue this work: 1. Volunteer Engagement: Offer your time and skills to support The Shabazz Center’s initiatives. Whether it’s assisting with events, mentoring youth, or contributing to educational programs, your active involvement can significantly impact our ability to build youth leadership. 2. Financial Support: Contribute financially to The Shabazz Center. Donations, large or small, play a crucial role in sustaining and expanding our youth leadership programs, civic engagement efforts, and cultural programming. Your financial support can directly contribute to the organization’s mission. 3. Spread the Word: Act as an advocate for The Shabazz Center by spreading awareness within your social circles and networks. Share information about our programs and achievements through social media, word of mouth, or community events. Building a broader network of supporters and collaborators helps fortify the organization’s commitment to community engagement and youth leadership. https://lnkd.in/dFaSMRiF #YouthLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TheShabazzCenter