Union Bank of Michigan’s Post

Pencils - a basic educational necessity that all schools should have available to their students at all times! This is one thing I think shocked me the most as someone who moved to the US from the UK and became a first time Mum here - school supply lists. For me "school supplies" included a back pack with lunch and a pencil case that was filled with things I did not need (like scented gel pens cause they were all the rage). All other supplies (pencils, pens, scissors, rulers, calculators [yes even my algebraic ones] and so on) were all provided by the school. The stress for both teachers and parents that the school supply list creates here is unfortunate. Parents panicking about having the funds to get the full list, teachers panicking whether all parents can get the list or if any of their wish list items (which 9/10 are still necessities) will be brought is not setting our kids up for success nor does it teach them about the benefits or sharing, returning what you borrow, keeping things nice for others to use in the future etc. Supplying the schools with the tools they need to educate with goes beyond stocking a curated library, we need to stock the schools with all the basics so that teachers can focus on lesson prep and parents can focus on creating excitement for the upcoming school year! #postforpencils

Guess what time it is???? Back to School!!! Look at the post below for further information on how you can help children in foster care have a special and confident start to their school year!

Book donors from Negombo can drop off your books at Softlogic GLOMARK Negombo and Chroma by BPC #pickabook #readandrise #bookdonationdrive

Pick a Book is on a mission to collect 100,000 books to support children in need. Here's how you can help: 1- Drop off your used or brand-new books at Barista, Softlogic Glomark, or OGF. 2- If you're a company and would like to contribute, we can organize a donation drive at your workplace. The books collected will be donated in collaboration with your organization. 3- If you're a school, help spread the joy by encouraging students to donate at least one book. Be a part of this cause and make a difference! Dev Deva Shameena Pallie Kalaikavi Ragulan Yashwanth Nagarajah Rajive Lochchan

5 DAYS TO GO - http://kck.st/3yGjZxM Have you checked out the campaign here http://kck.st/3yGjZxM Have you donated? Have you shared with friends, families and colleagues? If you have answered 'No' to any of the questions above, why not make an impact but donating the money you would have spent on a cup of coffee/tea today to change the life of a child by swapping your coffee money for a book. We are campaigning to bring representation and inclusive education to the most vulnerable children (SEND Kids) and are 65% funded. Help us get to 100% in the remaining 5 days.

Day 23: Donate a Book We have a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others by sharing the gift of knowledge and inspiration through the simple act of donating a book. ✓ Identify an individual, educational initiative, school, or library in need of book donations in your local community. ✓ Select books to donate, considering the interests, reading levels, and educational goals of the recipients.#eco30impact #sustainablelifestyle #day23

What a result.

This is really hard for me to articulate, but I need an outlet. I typically steer clear of political discussions. I never want to offend anyone because I'm not built that way, but I can't help but feel bewildered by recent events. How can someone be found guilty of 34 felony charges and then immediately raise $32 million in a SINGLE DAY? Meanwhile, nonprofits like mine, which make a real difference in our communities, struggle to raise funds. Funds that could create life-changing opportunities for young people providing them with the skills and connections they need to face challenges and secure meaningful jobs. Yet, we struggled trying to raise $3 million to purchase a building dedicated to workforce development for youth in foster care. We actually had to get a loan. Make it make sense! It's time to focus and invest in our young people; the future leaders! #ittakesavillage #fosteryouthawareness #theymatter #theirstoriestheirway #impactfocus #impactdriven #impactjunkie #SupportNonprofits

Small actions can lead to big changes. We need your help. Donating just $5 on a monthly basis can help us do critical work to create trauma-informed, neuroscience-aligned, neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-driven, and collaborative approaches to schools. https://aasr.news/5dollars #endseclusion

Small actions can lead to big changes. We need your help. Donating just $5 on a monthly basis can help us do critical work to create trauma-informed, neuroscience-aligned, neurodiversity-affirming, relationship-driven, and collaborative approaches to schools. https://aasr.news/5dollars #endseclusion