Solid Ground’s Post

Our Commitment in the St. Louis Community: The Carousel Foundation of Greater Saint Louis is committed to supporting all individuals in transition without homes. Our mission goes beyond providing temporary aid; we strive to promote dignity, empowerment, and stability. Our primary initiatives include: 1. Unhoused Advocacy: Elevating the voices of those facing homelessness, we push for systemic reform and empathetic policies. 2. Period Poverty Awareness: We assert that access to menstrual hygiene products is a fundamental right. Through educational efforts and partnerships, we tackle barriers and combat period poverty. 3. Food Justice: Fighting hunger is our priority. We ensure fair access to nutritious food for everyone, in collaboration with local communities and organizations. 4. STEM Exploration in Underserved Areas: We are dedicated to introducing careers in STEM to underserved communities, sparking curiosity and opportunity. https://lnkd.in/gCStEA6X

Take 5 minutes to complete these short questions by 4/26 to connect with NJ funders. Fill this out if your group is led by members of the communities you serve and you see your work as community organizing centered on racial equity. https://bit.ly/446EKOO

Today, on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge the deep and ongoing impact of systemic injustice on Indigenous communities. Indigenous women are disproportionately affected by homelessness, violence, and trauma—legacies of colonialism and the effects of assimilation. The statistics are clear: - Indigenous women in Canada are three times more likely to experience violence than non-Indigenous women. - Over 40% of Indigenous women experience homelessness at some point in their lives, often as a result of fleeing unsafe living situations or intergenerational trauma. - Systemic barriers continue to perpetuate cycles of poverty, making Indigenous women more vulnerable to housing insecurity and violence. At the YWCA, we see these impacts firsthand. We stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities, striving to create safe spaces for healing, support, and rebuilding lives. On this day, we urge everyone to not only reflect but to take action in dismantling the systems that feed into these inequalities. Let's continue working towards allyship, truth, reconciliation, and justice—for all🧡

🌳🔥 #ThrowbackThursday: Examining the harmful effects of #CopCity on climate and reproductive justice. Discover why funding should go towards healthcare and legal aid for frontline communities. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/4c09S5f #StopCopCity #ClimateJustice #ReproductiveJustice #Philanthropy

Excited to share insights on combating misinformation during election seasons in our recent blog post! Dive into effective strategies for community empowerment: https://bit.ly/4cY0ikJ #ElectionSeason #CommunityEmpowerment"

Some of the SustainMe communities are nestled in remote, hilly regions surrounded by terrain and dense vegetation. The communities are isolated with non paved roads leading to them, making access a challenge. To reach these communities, volunteers and mentors must embark on a journey that involves navigating narrow, winding paths that cut through thick vegetation and flowing water. One of the most scary obstacle faced is crossing the locally made bridge that connects the two communities. The bridge is built from large rocks carefully placed by the community members over time which are slippery during the rainy season. Despite the risks, SustainMe volunteers and mentors are always determined to reach the vulnerable women in the community. The journey may be challenging but the impact of the support and mentorship provided to these less fortunate women is profound, helping them gain the skills and confidence needed to improve their lives despite the isolation from government services and the hardships they face. #communityempowerment #sustainabledevelopment #mentors #volunteers #poverty #sustainme #impact #uganda #skills

#GK2050: As we enter 2024, GK welcomes another year dedicated to our mission and purpose. By improving the potential of the most vulnerable families within well-organized, cohesive communities, we aim to #endpoverty. GK has refreshed its vision and mission to power through the initiatives initiated two decades ago into the next two decades. Together, we can build hope. Walang Iwanan! Read about the strategic pillars  of GK for the next two decades - bit.ly/GKvision2050.

Community and You You are Powerful Five Steps for Citizen's Power 1. Care 2. Know, Consciousness, Awareness 3. Help 4. Reasonable Demands 5. Follow-up Neighborhoods' leadership and communities Unity and Community Homelessness Food Insecurity Care Packages for Homelessness New Candidates v. Incumbents Should all local incumbent positions be challenged for effective leadership? Candidates who makes over $150,000.00 locally? Use of Positions to Campaign, is it right? Women who support other Women Women who Oppress Other Women? Propaganda for Campaign purpose? Is the public easily fooled? Schools and the Power to solve community issues Youth investment and leadership Like Comment Share

This is another great episode from Mark Horvath as he and Amanda Andere explore one of the most important root causes for homelessness. It's a must watch!

Absolutely brilliant session with Allies for Children Australia on Friday hosted at Barnardos Australia offices. The founding CEO's came together to map their commitments to addressing the over-representation of Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander children in care and to talk about strategic priorities for the year ahead. Right now in Australia, an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander child is 11 times more likely to be in out-of-home care than compared to their non-Indigenous peers. Allies for Children will contribute to addressing this major issue in three key ways: - Modelling change in our own organisations - Supporting change in the sector by sharing knowledge, experiences and resources - Advocating with Peak's and working in partnership with ACCO's and Government to support First Nations people to lead the response they know is needed to support children, families and communities. Joining the Allies was representation from the First Nations Non-Government Alliance who provided insight, leadership and recommendations to Allies for Children on the best way their organisations can truly contribute to Close the Gap targets and beyond. A great example that we are stronger together when we partner in common goals and when we stop and listen to First Nations Leadership. #children #childrenandfamilies #advocacy24 #reconciliation #partnership #collaboration Claire Robbs Lin Hatfield Dodds Dr Lisa J. Griffiths Katrina Lines Deirdre CHEERS Robyn Miller Dianne Jackson Wendy Knight Servena McIntyre Michael Currie Tina West Tabatha Feher Sarah Spence MFIA Kelly Bruce https://lnkd.in/gzszuuqp