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At NL Capital Ventures, we believe in the power of community and collaboration to create meaningful change in the world. 🎉🤝 As we celebrate another day of giving back, we invite you to join us in making a difference in the lives of others. Whether it's lending a helping hand at a local shelter, organizing a charity drive, or participating in a community cleanup, every act of kindness counts. Together, we can foster stronger connections, build thriving communities, and spread joy to those who need it most. Let's continue to uplift and support one another as we strive to make the world a better place, one small gesture at a time! 💕✨ #CommunityEngagement #Volunteerism #NLcapitalventures #GiveBack #Teamwork #TogetherWeCan #MakingADifference"

The dedication of the AARC Events Team is truly uplifting. As we enter a busy season of fundraising and events, Marissa (L) and Anna's (R) commitment and dedication shines through. Their actions speak for themselves as this meaningful work makes a significant difference in the lives of many young people and their families who have found themselves in need of treatment at AARC. These ladies are awesome 🤩 🤩 #AARCMiracleGala #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #MiraclesHappen #youthprograms #treatment #calgary #alberta #addiction #addictionrecovery #recoverycanada #wedorecover #recoveroutloud #recovery #substanceabuse #alcoholismrecovery #addictionawareness #overdoseawareness #youthrecovery #aarc #sobriety #sober #soberliving #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #treatmentcenter #supportcommunity #recoveryjourney #yyc #mentalhealthawareness

On Friday, the Board and whole team Out There got together to reflect on our current strategy, written right at the tail end of COVID and the adapting we had to do then. It was a brilliant day of celebration, contribution & challenge!. In a very difficult environment for charities & all the political, economic & social context we were able to reflect on some of the great work done by the team, not least: - the growth of our support for children & young people, & the crucial part for us of utilising all the assets around a child to support them. -the development of our hub and that space becoming a place of work for other charities, & a space for community groups, and the conversations that encourages tackling stigma of imprisonment for family members & others in a community. -continuing & strengthening our core familial support- the quote below shows we cannot underestimate the value of being there for a family in their most difficult time, but further developing that & understanding different needs. Nothing in the charity world at the moment is guaranteed- funding etc is a continuing, and growing challenge, but it was cathartic to have such a supportive group all together, passionate & committed to helping those who need it. Over the summer we will continue a conversation we have started with families for them to shape too what we do next & refine it all as the next part of our plans.

Last week saw our bi-annual staff meeting, which is one of the few chances the entire team get-together in the whole year 😊 We provide such a specialist service here at Branches, that our staff all work on different days, times, and shift patterns every day of the week. (It takes a village!) We had such a great get-together thrashing out plans for the year ahead and goals as a charity, we are already excited for our next meeting again in Jan! Can't believe how quickly the year is flying by! #staffmeeting #biannualmeeting #staff #teamworkmakesthedreamwork💯 #discussions #comingtogether #branchesteam #behindthescenes #takesavillage #supportingenvironment #homelessness #reducinghomelessness #e17 #walthamforest #grouping #stratedgicplanning #planningandimplementation #teamwork #brancheshostel #hostel #residential #residents #sharingideas #staffboard #years #structure #enablingindependence #summer #team #mindwork

🌟 If You Assume We're a Charity... Think Again! 🌟 At Stand Out, we're all about defying expectations breaking stereotypes and challenging the status quo!!! Our amazing team is spearheaded by individuals with Down Syndrome, but that doesn't mean we're a charity or a CIC. Far from it!! While it's understandable that some might assume due to our unique team composition, it aligns us with a charitable organisation, Stand Out is anything but!! Stand Out operates as a dynamic, thriving business propelled by passion, innovation, and the unwavering commitment to excellence of our team and products! Our team members are not here out of charity or pity. They're here because they're talented, capable individuals who bring invaluable perspectives and skills to the table. We are that confident in our team and vision that to date Stand Out hasn't received a single penny in funding and doesn't accept donations. That's right – zero, nada, zilch! Also, contrary to common belief, our team isn't comprised of volunteers. At Stand Out, we have a strict non-volunteer policy!!! Every member of our phenomenal staff is compensated well above the minimum wage for every hour they dedicate to our mission of creating a more inclusive society!! STAND OUT WILL CHANGE THE WORLD!! (Strong words but we believe it!!) Follow our story - Stand Out Socks ✌️🧡🧦 #StandOutSocks #DisabilityInclusion #DownSyndromeAwareness #ThereIsAPlaceForEveryoneAtTheBusinessTable

Is your business Making A Difference with its corporate social responsibility? Are you sure? Would you like to make a lasting impact on your community and help the homeless and vulnerable in your community? Imagine a property portfolio that is a community asset? Property owned by the people forever available to charities to rehome their service users. Sound interesting? In that case, Lets Make A Difference together! #homelessness #property #letsmakeadifference

If we aren’t helping one another with the resources we have, the knowledge we have gained, or even through time, treasures, and talents, the question must be asked, “Why?” and “What exactly are your motives in not sharing/helping?” Hoarding anything doesn’t help anyone. #bettertodaytogether #bettertomorrowtogether

We're a triple threat. How?🤔 We simplify the process of you and your business giving back to the local South Warwickshire community. We make it accessible to do good on your terms and timescale, where you can deploy your company’s people, products and profits; ‘In Time’, In Kind’ or ‘In Cash’. We help create meaningful impact, so more good GROWS! 🕔 In Time: Time turned into meaningful impact.  e.g. Upskill workshops etc. 👐 In Kind: Products donated to good causes.  e.g. Excess stock, Laptops, Venue space etc. 💸 In Cash: Unrestricted or Restricted donations to our Warwickshire good causes and charities What's your power move for positivity? 💪 Hit the reaction buttons to let us know your ideal strategy to uplift your community, either way, we make doing good easy. #MakeGoodGrow #Volunteer #CSR #ESG #DoGoodFeelGood

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Build Winning Teams: Help Others to Help You Everything on earth which is their for others gets respected and thrives for e.g. everything free from nature (trees, air, water, sun) gives mankind so many things without expecting anything and they are all critical for us to live. A beggar on the roadside with board saying ‘I am homeless, I am hungry’ expects donations from all and in-turn gets some money based on the donor’s mood, if he is interested in feeling grateful that time when he/she reading the board. Instead, if beggar, re-writes his board as ‘think about donating to me when you plan to donate next time’, is able to sell his/her circumstance and now people reading this will remember this as one of noble cause when-ever they plan to donate next. In a way, beggar is able to create need for himself by telling users, what’s in it for them (donors) and not for him? Think of a scenario from our families, we in our family have different roles, but we really always think of co-operation and helping each other and that’s what make us a happy and successful family, each and everyone ready to make sacrifice to make other successful in family and that’s what makes our family team, ‘a thriving winning team’!! As team members and managers, we always aim to do successful projects and build great culture in teams, but always wait for someone in team to take the first step to collaborate more beyond their role and accountability but if we try to experience once that, like our ‘smile’ , our intent to adapt and help others in team quickly spreads among others team members, we will be able to make our team a winning thriving team. Lets give it a try!!