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Only two more sleeps until First Step's Giving Day kicks off! From 10am Tuesday, for 24 hours only, your donation will be DOUBLED thanks to our generous major donors. We've set a BIG target of $30,000 and are really relying on our caring, compassionate community to help us reach this goal. You already know about the life-saving and life-changing work we do, but now we need you to spread the word to everyone you know! (Can't wait until tomorrow? You can make a kickstarter donation right NOW: https://lnkd.in/gHTNuau3) #FirstStep #LifeWithAddiction #HarmReduction #IHRD24 @InternationalHarmReductionDay First Step Legal

Most people’s understanding of addiction is wrong. Addiction is about poverty. It’s about trauma. It’s about children not being kept safe when they should have been. It’s about discrimination of already marginalised people. For many, it’s an adaptive response to the horrors of what life has served them. When people who want help for their alcohol and drug use come to First Step, we welcome them with love and care. And then wrap around them a team of GPs, nurses, psychologists, psycho-social workers, nurse practitioners, case workers, mental health nurses and lawyers. One team. For free. At one site. We are the only service of this kind in Australia, however receive NO state government funding for the delivery of our health service. Today is our annual fundraising day and three big-hearted donors are going to match every donation that comes in today. So if you’ve got $50 spare, that’s $100 that will come our way to continue providing the life saving work we do in our community. First Step Program First Step Legal  #harmreduction #love

Let's spread some love and positivity today! Whether you’re an organ donor, recipient, part of a donor family, or if LifeCenter has touched your life in any positive way, help us spread the word! Leaving a Google Review helps us grow and can inspire others to say ‘yes’ to organ donation. Your words have the power to truly make a difference! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bCG1Q0

Embarking on the egg donation journey? 🥚 Our free articles are here to guide you every step of the way. Whether you're an egg donor, intended parent, or an infertile couple, we've got you covered. Let's navigate this process together! #EggDonation #FamilyBuildin

At Accelerist we work with so many outstanding #nonprofits, like the Arthritis Foundation! Learn more about how you can support them this #GivingTuesday below.

One blood donation can save up to three lives. That thought echoed in my mind as I sat in the donation chair. A small needle, and a bag held more potential than I ever imagined. There’s a unique joy in knowing your simple action could be someone’s lifeline. Blood donation is an act of kindness and humility. It’s about caring for others in their time of need, quietly and without fanfare. So, here’s my gentle nudge to you: if you can, consider donating. It’s a small step for you but could mean everything to someone else. #GivingType #blooddonation #supporteachother

Smiles like these represent the magic moment a child receives the gift of clear vision. Eye Thrive is best known for our comprehensive eye exams and glasses made on-site, but what makes us truly unique is the way we step up to support our kids. Eye Thrive’s wraparound services take comprehensive continuity of care to the next level. So far this school year, Eye Thrive has conducted 8,796 vision screenings, provided 1,420 comprehensive eye exams during 44 Mobile Vision Clinic visits, and dispensed 1,933 pairs of glasses, including 394 replacements. Still, the need exists beyond what we can imagine. Our services are transformative and essential. We must continue to expand our reach and change the lives of even more kids that urgently need us. We can show up for them this school year, but not without your help. Through our wraparound services, Eye Thrive is always here for our kids, from start to finish. We hope you will consider being here for us and our kids with a donation this #GivingTuesday. Every dollar makes a real, measurable impact: eyethrive.org/donate #eyethrive #eyeseeeyecaneyethrive #morethanglasses #impact #nonprofit #stl

WE ARE NOW LIVE! Every donation is now being DOUBLED while match funds last. Joyce, a mother of two, used to worry everyday about how she would feed her children the healthy food they needed. She told us recently that thanks to Rose Vouchers she can buy them the fruit and veg they need to grow into healthy adults. "For people on a low income, Rose Vouchers mean you can still feed your kids. It’s a lifeline. I can make whole meals out of Rose Vouchers. I like that they give me enough for my family. Sometimes I have some food leftover to save for the next week. We’re so grateful.” Through the Rose Vouchers for Fruit and Veg project, we don’t just help families to eat, we help them eat well. The benefits are clear, and practical: 🍇 Families’ fruit and veg intake improves by an average of 3 portions a day. 🍋 55% of parents now eat at least 5 portions of fruit & veg a day, up from 15%. 🍎 64% of children now eat at least 5 portions of fruit & veg a day, up from 7%. In the last 12 months, we’ve supported 4,136 families, including over 6,204 children, to buy healthy fresh fruit and veg and avoid food poverty with over £900,000 in Rose Vouchers. That’s a 39% year-on-year increase which we’ve been able to provide thanks to your generosity. But the need is still growing. Despite falling inflation, prices remain stubbornly high, and more people in the UK are experiencing food poverty. Families constantly tell us they simply cannot afford enough fresh fruit and veg for their children to thrive. Our Champions for Children fundraiser is crucial. Every donation, no matter the size, makes an immediate difference. Your donation will be doubled by our match funders. Imagine the relief and joy of a parent who can now provide nutritious meals for their children because of you. Please join us in this incredible opportunity to double your impact and help parents and children in need. Your kindness means the world to us and the families we serve. Together, we can create a brighter, healthier future for countless families. https://lnkd.in/efVMq3Kk

Does your #donation page include a recurring or monthly giving option? If not, we can help you update it: heyor.ca/Y5v2Hx Recurring donors give 42% more per year than one-time givers! By updating your donation page to include multiple giving options, you can engage more #supporters and boost your #fundraising success.

🌟 Did you know your kindness can go the extra mile? ✨ Gift Aid allows us to maximise your generosity, amplifying the impact of every donation. By simply opting in, you can make your support go further, helping us make a lasting difference in our community. Explore the power of Gift Aid and discover how you can make an even greater impact today! Learn more: 👉 https://bit.ly/3OkXTFS