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It's your last chance to sign up for our webinar on how to talk about social homes. If you talk or write about why we need more social homes, join our free webinar this lunchtime, for some strategic communications insight that'll give you practical help. In partnership with Nationwide Foundation and Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), FrameWorks UK will provide communication strategies that are proven to improve public understanding and support for building more social homes. We will help you: - develop your audiences’ understanding of what social homes are and why they matter  - make the case for social homes by using explanations of how they prevent poverty and hardship  - grow support for solutions to the shortage of social homes. There will be a 40 minute presentation followed by the opportunity for questions. This free webinar is ideal for anyone who communicates about why we need more good quality social homes. You’ll find this insightful whether you’ve already been to our webinars on how to talk about homes before, or you’re new to this. #housingassociations #socialhousing https://lnkd.in/eCuXZdsV

When justice is paired with mercy, it helps build stronger communities. This approach ensures people are held accountable while also given a chance to change and improve. It reduces repeat offenses and promotes peace, understanding, and unity among community members. #JusticeInitiatives #NonProfitLeadership #HumanRightsAdvocate #CommunityEngagement #ImpactfulWork #capionigeria #LegalServices

Reminder: when you become a member of the NCDA, you gain a national voice to protect program funding and advocate for housing and community development issues. Learn more about the benefits of membership here: https://lnkd.in/dZs_DmTb

🌍 Did You Know? Research shows that communities with active volunteer engagement have significantly lower crime rates and higher educational achievements. In fact, for every 10% increase in community involvement, there’s a corresponding uplift in local well-being and safety measures. 📊✨ This statistic isn't just a number; it's a call to action. It highlights the profound impact we can have on our own communities through involvement and support. Whether it's volunteering at local shelters, participating in community clean-ups, or mentoring the youth, every small action contributes to a larger wave of positive change. 🌊❤️ Let's harness the power of community action to create safer, more vibrant neighborhoods. Imagine the difference we can make together! Are you ready to be part of this transformative journey? Share how you’re making an impact in your community in the comments below! 🙌 #CommunityAction #MakeADifference #VolunteerImpact

Growing up in a community of single mothers, homelessness and chronic housing instability were constants in my life. Though I wasn't a foster child myself, my mother and aunts hailed from foster backgrounds, and so instability was a regular occurrence. Fast forward to 2024, serving and uplifting unhoused youth becomes my mission. The spaces God places me are on purpose, for a purpose. 🙏🏾 Youth homelessness is a super complex issue. Shelters are overcrowded, transitional housing is few, and affordable housing - don’t get me started. According to NCSL: 👉🏾 Each year, 1.5 million children and adolescents flee home due to family conflicts, abuse, or neglect, finding themselves homeless. 👉🏾 Over 250,000 children enter foster care annually, with more than 23,000 aging out each year. These youths face heightened risks of homelessness due to various factors, including unstable placements, histories of running away, and time spent in institutional settings. At Pour Over Love, the youth we serve encounter challenges unique to Atlanta, such as the prevalence of sex trafficking and the increasing presence of gangs and initiations. We're dedicated to empowering our youth through a comprehensive approach: expanding our resources to encompass career development, on-the-job training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, we aim to facilitate successful transitions. Our goal is ambitious yet attainable: within our 12-month cohorts, we strive to secure stable housing and meaningful careers for each individual, setting the stage for sustainable lifestyles. 🤝 Will you help me in transitioning the lives of Atlanta’s at-risk youth? Whatever form your contribution takes (financial, mentorship, reposting), know that it is invaluable to us. Your support enables us to continue our vital work, impacting lives and reshaping futures, and we greatly appreciate your contributions. https://lnkd.in/eSi-eTg4 #nonprofit #supporttheyouth #fundraising #impactdriven #homelessness #careerdevelopment #jobtraining #mentorship #affordablehousing #employment

We need a long term plan for supported housing, nationally. When the Supported Housing Regulatory Oversight Act comes into effect, local authorities will need to plan for and sanction the supported housing in their areas. This is a good start, but how will we pull together nationally to achieve the increase of 167k more supported homes by 2040? We need cross-border planning from councils that anticipates future need, and ring-fencing of revenue funding for care and support services. We also need adequate capital funding for bespoke supported housing so that we can avoid private equity funded supported living with high rents where the care provider has to cover void loss, which destabilises the sector. Better that the capital funding is up front from Homes England so it can be controlled, than covered by housing benefit in the long term. Planning for both the development and the support side of supported housing needs to be joined up so we can meet the future need. #StartsAtHome #PlanForHousing #SupportedHousing #SupportedLiving

To all of our Indiana partners: Please consider making your voice heard in Indiana’s next State Plan for Volunteerism and Service! Serve Indiana is collecting input from Hoosiers across the state to drive increased community engagement and volunteerism to help Hoosiers work together to solve community challenges. This survey takes 10 minutes to complete, and your input will help chart the course for service and volunteerism in Indiana for the next three years. https://bit.ly/3V0SDLT

Empowering Youth is Developing a nation.

#DoingThingsDifferently: Our 2024 - 2029 strategy launches today. In 2024, we are facing a growing homelessness crisis in Northern Ireland. At Simon Community, we need to do things differently if we are to achieve our mission of ending homelessness and achieving a society where everyone has place to call home. Our strategic plan for the next 5 years aims to do just that. Learn More ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ghRaushD

Discover the importance of investing in your church volunteers. Learn how training programs and expert guidance, like Buford's, can enhance sound management skills and improve community engagement. Elevate your church experience through smart investments in your team's development. https://lnkd.in/gS_C6kUD #ChurchVolunteers #InvestInTraining #SoundManagement #CommunityEngagement #VolunteerDevelopment #ChurchGrowth #LeadershipTraining #MXU #BuffordTraining #EnhanceSkills