United Way Fox Cities Emerging Leaders’ Post

🏀"Influenced by my troubled past, I took it upon myself to become that leader and started running the program myself. Just getting that chance to actually do it, it was big for me. I would say I'm the perfect example. What I would say is, even if you could just help one kid, that's why these programs are so important."- Steffon Heyliger, Age 30 Steffon's journey from a program participant to a mentor is a testament to the life-changing impact of community support. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zEi650Q1FxY

✨ Every act of giving creates moments of impact that define our community. Discover the extraordinary power of generosity in our latest blog post, "Creating Moments of Impact: The Power of Giving." Read it now and be inspired by stories of compassion and solidarity 🔗https://ow.ly/tOwh50Q4Oaf

One of the questions/requests submitted to the ReCenter panel I was a part of was the following: “[I would like to] Learn approaches to have meaningful conversations surrounding structural racism and the impact it has on society” I have some tips from my free guide, 27 Ways to Kickstart Conversations About Race with Kids 0-18, that will help! These tips are for kids 7 years old and older. Younger kids aren’t usually developmentally ready to build a mental model that will accommodate “structural racism”. When there are instances of racial injustice in your environment and/or in the news, use that as an opportunity to call out racism. Use the term ‘racist’ rather of labeling it ‘mean’ or ‘unkind’. Racism is both mean and unkind, but it also more: it is dehumanizing. We can’t fight what we can’t name. Involve your kids in the discussion. Ask what they think about the situation and how they think the parties could move to resolution. Be willing to discuss systemic racism as well as discrete racist events. Don’t shy away from the role that White people may play in the system or the event. If your children are White, empower them by including examples of where White people have fought against racial injustice alongside people of color. (Hint: there are usually racial-justice-seeking Whites involved, even if they weren’t popular or successful. Love of justice knows no borders.) Challenge what you see. What are ways that systemic racism shows up in your neighborhood/schools/job/life? Where do people of color live? Where do they work? Who takes care of children, sanitation and cleaning of hotels and personal homes where you live? Who runs the businesses and local government? Encourage your kids to make or maintain healthy interracial relationships. (I know, I know, we are less and less involved in our kids’ friend-making at this age. But, this is the developmental stage when interracial relationships start to fall away.) Healthy interracial relationships are key for helping children (and adults) to navigate an increasingly diverse world. Those relationships will be the ones where they can have deep conversations that stretch their understanding of racism, equity and justice. Link to the tips: https://lnkd.in/gVt5GwGP Have anything else to add? 

Newman's Own Foundation with a grant opportunity for organizations focused on food justice for kids. Paul M. Angell Family Foundation with a grant opportunity for certain Latino arts organizations. From their websites: > Newman's. "Is your organization working towards food justice for kids in the United States? If so, this is your chance to receive up to $100,000 in grant funding over the next 2 years and deepen your impact! Apply by June 11, 2024." > Paul M Angell. "Mini grants are available for small Latino arts organizations which have budgets of under $200,000.00. Awards are $5,000.00 for grounds with budgets up to $100,000.00 and $7,500.00 for groups with budgets from $100,000.00 up to $200,000.00." Applications due June 7.

Are you an advocate for equality? Here is an opportunity for you to make an impact.

Aurora College - soon to be the North's first Polytechnic University - has found itself in an unusual situation. The school, which typically accepts less than a dozen international students per year, has been deluged with applications from abroad. The reason? Unexpected publicity on social media, which has included some misleading claims. What the story really tells us, is how attractive Canadian education, residence and citizenship is to individuals from other nations, and should push us again to understand why that is, and what we can do to help. #highereducation #internationalstudents #AuroraCollege Did this YouTube account break Aurora College’s admissions? (cabinradio.ca)

The future starts with you! During the week of October 30–November 3, you can transform the future and directly impact students by participating in Emory’s 2O36 Giving Week. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dXcc4Hh

As a lifelong learner, meeting and learning and laughing with colleagues is uplifting and rejuvenating. Take a minute to laugh with a colleague it makes the journey more meaningful. Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) #piqestrong #leadershipdevelopment #nonprofitleadership

📺 Fox 7 Austin highlighted us this week! Watch the video where Christina Almeida, Director of College Access, and Michael Griffith, Executive Director, discuss the significance of Breakthrough’s achievement as one of the nation’s four Examples of Excelencia. This initiative focuses on successful practices for Hispanic students in higher education! 🎥🎉 #Excelencia #NewsSpotlight Breakthrough Collaborative https://lnkd.in/eMzBV_t4

Interesting in learning more about the state of the arts and culture sector in Philadelphia? A study connected by the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and PA Humanities, the Culture Check "gathers the voices of Pennsylvania’s cultural, arts, and humanities organizations, along with other nonprofits and community groups." The report shares important information about the cultural sector, its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, opportunities for growth and engagement with the community, and much more. Learn more about this year's findings here: https://lnkd.in/eiUP2HRZ