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A Monday gift for y'all interested in learning about how to "Center Justice in Your Nonprofit" In this virtual workshop on March 7, 2024, Mia Henry shared about: - The difference between privilege and power - Our definition of justice and how it differs from DEI - A tool you can use to start conversations with your board, staff, and community about justice and equity Twas phenomenal. And as I always scream loudly into the void "DEI" is not anti-racism. Learn more from Freedom Lifted Here ya go >> https://lnkd.in/gNJzwkEG

Having grown up in a small town, many of the components of "community school" makes sense to me. We may not have called what we had "integrated support services", it was just school. #community #schools #family #safe #education "A full-service community school includes four elements: various integrated support services through nonprofits, businesses and higher-education institutions; active family and community engagement; expanded and enriched learning, which can include after-school, weekends and summers; and collaborative partnerships among parents, students, school administrators and community leaders" https://lnkd.in/gnwt5pQJ

Empowering Children Through Education: 𝑾𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑! Are you passionate about supporting children’s education? At Spreading Smiles, we're dedicated to helping every child reach their full potential and discover their unique talents. Explore our exciting events at SpreadingSmileswa.org and on our social media platforms linked in the comment below. Your involvement matters! Whether through donations, spreading the word, or volunteering, you can make a difference. Let's create a brighter future together. 𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝑪𝒂𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑴𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒂 𝑫𝒊𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 ? Your support matters! Here’s how you can make a difference: 𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒆: Support organizations offering educational opportunities, funding infrastructure, teacher training, and scholarships. 𝑺𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒅: Raise awareness about Spreading Smiles and encourage children to take part in our events. 𝑺𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔: Help us create more meaningful events by ensuring they are not only possible but also memorable and impactful! 

https://lnkd.in/e-AYGWDe Florida Citizens Alliance (FLCA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit pursuing K-12 education reform in Florida. FLCA’s mission is to improve Florida’s K-12 education by uniting and empowering teachers, students, and parents. How can we accomplish this mission? Partly through a network of organized teams called KIDS FIRST.

🍎📚 Calling all Amazing Educators and School Workers! 📚🍎 🌟 Introducing our School Giving Initiative 🌟 We're thrilled to announce our new program aimed at fostering a spirit of giving within our school community. We're looking to partner with YOU, the incredible teachers and school workers, to make this initiative a roaring success! 🎁 How it Works: Every student will receive a special Giving Box. This box is not just any box; it's a gateway to making a difference! Students will have a month to fill the box with all of the spare change they can find! 🏆 Competition Time: The classroom that collects the MOST donations will win the grand prize - a Puppy Pizza Party 🐾🍕! Imagine the joy and excitement as adorable pups and delicious pizza come together for an unforgettable experience. 🎉 👩🏫 Why Participate? Teach students the joy of giving back. Engage with the community in a fun and meaningful way. Foster a sense of teamwork and camaraderie within your classroom. 🌈 Get Involved: Let's make this initiative a huge success! Together, we can make a positive impact and create lasting memories for our students. 📢 Show Your Interest: Are you excited about this initiative? Ready to create a wave of positive change in your classroom? Drop a 🍎 in the comments if you're on board, and let the giving begin! Tag your fellow teachers and school workers to spread the word. Together, let's make education and community engagement a joyous experience for everyone! 🌟📚💙 #SchoolGivingInitiative #TeachersRock #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters

Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, teachers, and others are all worried about the world in which the younger generations are growing up – how they grow up, the challenges they face and how they will turn out. Read some tips from Synergy advisor Caryn Fields CFP® about how we ensure we are raising well-rounded children, together, as a community. Click the link to read this blog post. https://bit.ly/3wgCpV9

Thank you very much for thinking of me and Bulldog Financial Planning this April during your Volunteer appreciation month. When founding Bulldog Financial Planning, I wanted to make sure that there was a commitment to financial education and financial literacy. #BulldogFinancialPlanning #BulldogFP #financialliteracy #financialplanning #financialfreedom #financialeducation #finance  

If you're unfamiliar with the Community Schools Model, which puts communities at the heart of education and schooling, or the work of Communities In Schools, the organization I work with which has been a beacon, a model and an active advocate of these ideals for decades, then start with this article. Now is the best time to educate ourselves about the benefits of this educational model so that we can advocate for policies and budgets that support this model of schooling during the current GA session and beyond! Reach out if you have questions! I love to share about the work we do! https://lnkd.in/eW8ukiJt

Why is it helpful for #autistic children to be among #neurotypical peers during the summer? This is a question I have been asked a lot since embarking on founding a nonprofit. The answer is that to achieve true #inclusion, #autisticchildren have to be included. And to be included, autistic children need time to develop the social skill set needed to be among peers. While some of this can be done at school during the year, camp represents a less formal structure where fun and friendship are stressed over learning and school work. It is a perfect place to practice, grow, and build confidence in social skills. That’s why #ThePositivitySpectrum has our #CampForKids program providing aides to support autistic children as they navigate the opportunity to attend camp.

Erin Thibodeaux-Davison, MBA (She/Her) Thibodeaux-Davison is the President & CEO at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Louisiana, an organization that is marking 45 years of offering critical youth mentoring programs in Louisiana. We talk about resiliency, and what it means to lead an organization through FOUR federally named disasters within a year (not to mention a pandemic). We discuss: * Valuable lessons for nonprofit leaders about #surviving – and even #thriving – in the midst of mother nature’s chaos (and coming out even stronger on the other side). * The need for volunteer #mentors. * BBBS of SWLA’s Big Defender Fund https://lnkd.in/evBgBAXS