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In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month we’re sharing how VOA Oregon’s Home Free Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention Services served survivors during NNEDV's 24-hour national count from September 6, 2023. 📞 14 Restraining Order contacts made 🚨 78 Emergency Services contacts made 🏠 122 Adults and Children housing needs served, including via shelters and motel vouchers ⚠ But, we still had an unmet need! For every two people we served, one went without their needs being met.* You can support hope by volunteering and donating; together, we can fully meet the needs of our community. Read the full report 🔗 https://bit.ly/3xUU2u0 Support VOA Oregon 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NwXMW8 Volunteer with us 🔗 https://bit.ly/3JC4V6x #SAAPM 📷 Photo Caption: A multi-image infographic whose content is repeated in this post's caption. * Based on data of those served in housing, including providing emergency housing via shelters and motel vouchers. National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

Join us in making a difference for those in need. Your donation will help us fight for the rights of the homeless, work towards criminal justice reform, and so much more. Visit our website to support our cause today! 👉 www.fji.law #floridajusticeinstitute #floridajustice #floridaprisonreform #SocialJusticeChampion #SocialJustice #LegalAdvocate #solitaryistorture #prisonershaverights #humanitariancrisis

PB&J MISSION Our mission is to inspire churches across America to take small, simple actions to support the most vulnerable in our society. The concept of PB&J Days is about encouraging churches across America to give—giving time, talent, and treasure (physics and monetary resources) to make a difference. In 2021, churches raised $135.78 billion, but 37% of churchgoers still do not give. Imagine if every churchgoer contributed—together, we could end hunger and much more for those in need. In Matthew 25:31-46, Jesus speaks of caring for the least of His brethren: the hungry, thirsty, lacking clothes and shelter, and visiting those in hospitals and prisons. So, our mission starts with a sandwich. This simple act helps us "see" those in our society who need help. And when we “see” them, many will want to do more than give a sandwich. One person. $20. 84 PB&J sandwiches. Join us in making a difference. Together, we can make a real impact. Learn how to start a PB&J Day in your area or support us directly in San Antonio at pbandjdays.com. #food #SpreadKindness #pbandjdays #MakeADifference #help #service #homeless #endhunger Source: https://lnkd.in/gRTb52Ps

Support Our Veterans: Flanders Fields Needs Your Help! Did you know countless veterans struggle with homelessness after their service? Flanders Fields (https://lnkd.in/gGBF3pUY) provides critical recovery and sober housing, at no cost to veterans, helping them heal and rebuild their lives. The need is urgent. They have the chance to rent a house offering eight more beds to struggling veterans, but need your help to make it happen. Here's how you can make a difference: Become a monthly subscriber: Head to their website and select "Monthly Donation." Every recurring contribution helps us provide ongoing support. Make a one-time donation: Even a small amount can go a long way. Click the "Donate Now" button on their website. Together, we can show our veterans they're not alone. Let's give them the support they deserve! #veterans #recovery #homeless #supportourtroops #giveback P.S. Share this post to spread the word and help us reach our goal!

Home is more than a roof over your head; it's about community. This #SecondChanceMonth, we're teaming up with Impact Justice to provide fresh, home cooked meals to people returning from prison as part of their work to support safe, successful reentry through The Homecoming Project. #SecondChanceMonth recognizes the importance of supportive reentry for people returning home after incarceration. Every year, 30,000 people are released from jails and prisons in California; Impact Justice's Homecoming Project matches people returning from prison with host families to support their transition home. If you're in the Bay Area, help us welcome formerly incarcerated folks back into our community by donating a meal to a Homecoming Project participant! 1. Select your delivery date + dishes on Shef! 2. At checkout, select “Donate a meal to the Homecoming Project." 3. Choose the quantity of meals you’d like to donate! 4. Enjoy your meal! A Homecoming Project participant is also enjoying a meal that you made possible.

As we advocate for reforms to the criminal justice system that address issues like recidivism and collateral harm, we can take immediate action to support those affected in the meantime. The Alleviate Justice-Involved Persons Re-entry Organisation, in partnership with Diamond Pharmacy Masvingo, is spearheading a Winter Prison Donation Drive to provide essential items to incarcerated individuals and those transitioning back into the community. During this critical period, we are collecting donations of blankets, socks, red and white wool, white material, and orange material to help alleviate the hardships faced by those in the prison system. These basic necessities can make a significant difference in the lives of justice-involved persons, particularly as they navigate the challenges of re-entry and work to break the cycle of recidivism. By supporting this donation drive, you can contribute to the well-being of those affected by the shortcomings of the current criminal justice system. Your generosity can help foster a more humane and rehabilitative approach, laying the groundwork for a future where prevention and reintegration are prioritized over punitive measures.

#didyouknow this? At SJPC, 85% of the parents we serve fall below the poverty line. Go to sjpcenter.org to donate or volunteer. Together, we can create a world free of child abuse and neglect. #childabusepreventionmonth💙 #parentingeducation

We have bad news and good news about #gunviolence in U.S. religious institutions… Since 2021, more than a dozen people have lost their lives to gun violence in places of worship, according to the Gun Violence Research Center (GVRC). Now the good news: The GVRC reports the number of gun violence incidents in religious centers is on the decline from last year. However, it’s in our hands to keep these statistics trending downward. Don’t know where to start? We’re here to help… Check out our new security #checklist for religious and #nonprofit organizations: <<https://lnkd.in/gF6sUAAi>> #publicsafety #weaponsdetection

Juvenile incarceration doesn’t work. JIFF Does. We have a program that actually works to rehabilitate juveniles 10-17. 3 ways you can be part of the solution. ✓ 1 Mentor ✓ 2 Donate ✓ 3 Spread the word about JIFF www.JiffYouth.org ___ JIFF: Juvenile Intervention and Faith-Based Follow Up #JIFF #JiffYouth

Today marks #WorldHomelessDay. In the latest Point-in-Count survey findings, CFTH found: - 45% of unsheltered persons were homeless for the first time (up from 42% in 2023). - 32% of unsheltered persons (a plurality) cited the loss of a job or income as the primary cause of their homelessness. - People who are Black or African American are disproportionately represented; they make up 62% of the population experiencing homelessness in the region but only 21% of the total population of Harris County. - 78% of unsheltered persons are male. - 89% of unsheltered persons first fell into homelessness in Houston. - More than 9,700 people were living in a housing program of The Way Home on the night of Jan. 22, 2024. - More than 32,000 people have been placed in permanent housing (Permanent Supportive Housing or Rapid Re-Housing) through The Way Home since 2012. Although we have done good work, there’s plenty more to get done! I’m excited to be part of a team that’s pragmatic, strategic, and rooted in data. #Adelante