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Donating to support widows can have a profound impact for several reasons: 1. **Economic Stability**: Widows often face significant financial hardships, especially in regions where women have limited access to economic resources and opportunities. Your support can help them achieve economic stability. 2. **Education and Empowerment**: Donations can fund educational programs, vocational training, and other initiatives that empower widows to become self-sufficient and improve their quality of life. 3. **Mental and Emotional Support**: Losing a spouse can be emotionally devastating. Charities and organizations often provide counseling and community support, which can be crucial for mental well-being. 4. **Social Justice**: In many cultures, widows may face discrimination and social exclusion. Supporting them can help fight against these injustices and promote equality. 5. **Community Development**: Helping widows can have a ripple effect, benefiting their children and communities by fostering a more stable and inclusive environment. 6. **Humanitarian Compassion**: Donating is an act of compassion and solidarity, showing that you care about the well-being of those who are vulnerable and in need of support.

Redirect a portion of your state taxes to organizations making a difference through the Foster Care Tax Credit! 🌟 Your generosity contributes to custom, one-of-a-kind duffel bags for children experiencing foster care. Please see the link the link below to learn how. https://bit.ly/3ZpBPya #AMightyChangeOfHeart #Donate #AZTaxCredit

The life skills and confidence children learn and develop will be life changing. 

Excellent insight which speaks to the aspirational heart of true community engagement.

I am very grateful and proud of the Women's Initiative from TLC Engineering Solutions for supporting the Bag of Hope Project this month. The Bag of Hope initiative aims to provide the resources necessary for Foster Children aging out of the foster care system. Here are some studies that will help understand why these Foster Children need the help of the community. Some studies have estimated the cost of incarcerating youth who have been involved in the foster care system. The numbers are staggering when it comes to kids aging out of the care system without resources, often leading to homelessness or incarceration. For example, a 2016 report by the Juvenile Law Center estimated that in Pennsylvania, the cost of incarcerating a young adult who had been involved in the foster care system was approximately $324 per day, or $118,260 per year. The report noted that this cost is significantly higher than the cost of providing community-based alternatives to incarceration. According to a report by the Utah Juvenile Justice Working Group, the average daily cost of incarcerating youth in a Utah detention center was approximately $289 daily in 2018. This figure includes the cost of direct care and custody, education, and healthcare services. The state spends more than $8,000 per month on each youth incarcerated. What if we could avoid this situation in our community? This is the mission of the Hope Foundation for Foster Youth Housing. We want to be the support these young people need and provide them with the tools to become self-reliant, both physically and emotionally, as well as financially. Please, friends, if you can share and support our cause, you will make a difference in this nation. I am counting on you. As a former foster child myself, I know the challenges these young people face every day of their lives since being placed in the system and aging out. They need us. #BagOfHope #FosterCareSupport #YouthEmpowerment #CommunitySupport #HopeFoundation #AgingOut #EndYouthIncarceration #SupportOurYouth #ChangeLives #MakeADifference

It takes a village, and we are so thankful for ours. Together, we make a remarkable impact on vulnerable children and the families caring for them. Friends, families, partners, and supporters— you mean so much to us and you make this work possible. Truly, we couldn’t do this without you. With #GivingTuesday approaching, we asked our champion donors why they choose to support families alongside us, and we consider it a gift to share some of their stories with you. As a foster parent, Angela’s story reminds us of how vital it is for kids and families to feel seen, heard, and cared for from day one. “While we also support larger non-profits, we prefer to donate closer to home with organizations that are change-makers in our own community. Foster the Family provides wrap-around care for children experiencing foster care and the families caring for them. For the child, the exit from their everyday lives is often without warning. Similarly, for the individual or families taking them in, little notice is given, often less than an hour! During an already bumpy transition, most children arrive without necessities like clothing, backpacks, or toiletries. And sure, these may seem like small things, but without feeling comfortable with the small things, it’s difficult to grasp the significance of, let alone focus on, the bigger things – even kids recognize the importance of basic needs and how it makes them feel. FTF has identified this speed bump and made it easier for families and kids to not worry about the small stuff in the early days, and instead focus on the bigger picture of safety, security, and care. This was our experience as a new foster family when we accepted our first child, just two weeks after our family’s approval. Other than the social worker who brought him to our home, FTF was the very first knock on our door delivering a lifesaving "parachute of goodies" for all of us in the home, and we are forever grateful! Our family is frequently asked about our journey and how one might help us or the foster community. If this is a question you’ve asked yourself, please consider donating to Foster the Family.” - Angela #BeTheVillage #FosterTheFamily

I really like this campaign for foster care #donateyoursmalltalk . A lot of times when people think about charity, they think about monetary donations, so people who cannot or do not want to donate might mentally check out when charity comes up. But an issue like placing foster children requires so much help beyond the monetary. When you take a second to think about the stats in these PSAs, it's difficult to look away: Over 400,000 kids are in foster care right now Over 700 kids enter the foster care system every day Every year, 25,000 children age out of the foster care system and will be completely on their own It takes 34 months on average for a foster kid to get adopted Peppering in important topics like this in our regular conversation has a limitless ROI. Maybe you're not the person to volunteer, foster or donate monetarily, and maybe the first person you bring a topic like this up to won't be either, but the more that important information like this spreads around, the more likely it is that the people who are ready to help will find out about it and match with a cause that they feel ready and compelled to donate their time and abilities to. https://lnkd.in/gnGjaDHN

Was an honour to be asked to speak at the latest Quartet Community Foundation event. I used the time to talk about the social model of disability. The social model of disability is the understanding that disability is something that is created by society.  This is because disabled people face barriers that stop them from taking part in society in the same way as non-disabled people. There are physical barriers that disabled people face. These could include things like: - A sign that someone with a visual impairment can’t read.  - An inaccessible building without wheelchair ramps.  - A webpage with flashing animations that could trigger a seizure. There are also social barriers or attitudinal barriers, like stereotypical beliefs that non-disabled people have about disabled people. Assuming that a disabled person “can’t do” something creates a barrier for that person. According to the social model of disability, it’s these barriers that make a person disabled.  Disability isn’t something that exists inside your body or your mind. It’s something that is created by an inaccessible society. Here at Paul's Place, we work to break down these barriers every day.

🗣️This North Texas Giving Day, we invite you to look deeper when considering your passion or the organization that resonates with your core values. Jewel's Comfort Keeper Incorporated is more than just a source of resources, clothing, and employment opportunities. We believe in a person-centered, holistic approach to supporting returning citizens and their families. We believe in addressing the whole person mind, body, and spirit, to help them rebuild their lives, strengthen their families, and reconnect with their communities. Our work is rooted in understanding each individual’s unique journey and providing the support that makes a lasting difference. We don’t just offer a handout; we walk alongside them as they take steps toward a brighter future. By supporting us today, you’re investing in transformative change, one life, one family, one community at a time. 💜 Please join us in making a difference. Every donation, no matter the size, helps us continue this crucial work. Together, we can create a more compassionate and just world. https://lnkd.in/gHuW4iVN #NorthTexasGivingDay #WhyWeGive #ReentrySupport #HolisticApproach #PersonCentered #CommunityMatters #WeBelieveInSecondChances #ReentryMatters #ReentryAdvocates #HelpABrotherOut #JCKCares #MentalHealthMatters #NonprofitInTexas #NPO #WomenLedOrganization #WeCare #ReduceRecidivism #TheirLivesContinue #SocialJustice #TDCJ #ReturningCitizen #ReentryProgram #MentalHealth #FinancialLiteracy #MenLivesMatter #NorthTexasGivingDay2024 #BootsOnTheGround #GiveWithAPurpose💚 #NorthTexasNonprofit #CFT #NTGD #TDCJPolunskyUnit #TDCJMichaelUnit #TDCJBoydUnit

🎥 IMPACT Day 2024 Recap – The Woodlands, TX 🎥 On August 9th, 2024, Priority Power employees and their families came together to make a difference in the community for our annual IMPACT Day! 💙 We had the incredible opportunity to volunteer at Interfaith Of The Woodlands' "Hand Me Up Shop," where we sorted donations, tested electronics, and set up displays – all to support local families in need. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and extra donations. Your generosity truly made an impact! 🙌 At Priority Power, we believe in the power of giving back. This day reminded us how much we can accomplish when working as a team. 💪 Brandon Schwertner, CEO, Hunter Strong, Katherine Graham, Perry Ruthven, Jan Walker, PMP®, Tom Strickland, Seth Bay, Shaun Trahan, Jennifer Richardson, Erica Okoronkwo, MBA, Taylor Sulser, David Woods, Brooks Antweil, Trevor Galownia, Tyler Noble, Anne Friday, Alec J Voss, MASHHODULLAH AZIZ, Ryan Blair, Russell Schwertner, Elliot Sorkin MBA, Kim Kindle, Jake Golvach, Albion Sabani, Eric Kimmel ... #IMPACTDay #CommunitySupport #Teamwork #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingBack #PriorityPower #Philanthropy #Volunteer #InterfaithOfTheWoodlands #CommunityImpact #TexasVolunteers #MakingADifference #SocialGood #LocalCommunity #NonProfit #SupportLocal #VolunteerWork #HelpingHands #ImpactfulWork #CommunityService #EmpoweringCommunities #ServiceDay #CompanyCulture #FamilyVolunteers #TogetherWeCan #InspireChange #EmployeeEngagement #CharityInAction #VolunteeringMatters #CommunityEngagement #GoodDeeds #CorporateImpact