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October is Blindness Awareness Month. Throughout this month, we celebrate the remarkable achievements of individuals who are blind or have visual disabilities. It’s a time to recognize their strength, resilience, and the many contributions they bring to our communities. As we raise awareness, it’s important to reflect on the critical role of empathy and inclusion in creating a supportive environment. Parents of children with visual disabilities often face tremendous stress as they navigate education, accessibility, and ensuring their children thrive. It's our collective responsibility to ease this burden through greater societal support. Companies, too, play a crucial role in this effort by fostering inclusive workplaces, investing in assistive technologies, and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their abilities. Yet, there’s still more work to be done—whether through policy changes, better tools, better accessibility standards, or greater community outreach. #Microsoft is having their month of caring. Consider donating to National Eye Institute - https://lnkd.in/gkuUpdYN Let’s commit to fostering environments where everyone, regardless of their vision, can achieve their fullest potential. #BlindnessAwarenessMonth #Inclusion #Accessibility #Empathy #WhiteCaneSafetyDay

18th July, Mandela Day, people should be encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes to community service, honoring Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service. Some specific ways individuals can give back to their communities: 1. Help at Local Shelters: Spend time assisting at homeless shelters or food banks. This could involve preparing and serving meals, organizing donations, or simply providing company to those in need. 2. Community Clean-Up Drives: Organize or join efforts to clean parks, streets, lakes or beaches. This helps create a cleaner, safer environment and fosters community spirit. 3.Educational Support: Volunteer at local schools or libraries. Offer tutoring services, read to children, or help organize educational events. 4. Visit the Elderly: Spend time with elderly people in nursing homes or in your neighborhood or Old age homes.Engage in conversations, help with chores, or organize a small event to brighten their day. Giving back to your community is indeed important. It fosters a sense of connection, helps to improve the quality of life for others, and can provide personal fulfillment. Contributing time, resources, or expertise can strengthen community bonds, support local initiatives, and create a more supportive and resilient environment. Whether through volunteering, supporting local businesses, or participating in community events, every effort can make a significant impact towards Equality. #DEI#Equality#CommunityService# volunteering #Community bond#Connections#improvedquality of life#personalgoals#fulfillment#gratitude #givingback#peace #buildequalsociety#beautifulsafespaces

To maximize your impact for street children and vulnerable children, consider implementing the following strategies 1. Support established organizations: Seek out reputable organizations with a proven track record in effectively working with street children and vulnerable children. Partnering with such organizations ensures that your efforts are channeled towards reputable causes and have a greater chance of creating a meaningful impact. 2. Donate to targeted programs: Direct your financial contributions towards programs that specifically address the needs of street children and vulnerable children. This may include initiatives focused on providing access to education, healthcare, nutrition, shelter, and psychosocial support. By targeting your donations, you can make a tangible difference in the lives of these children. 3. Volunteer your time and skills: Consider dedicating your time and skills to organizations that actively work with street children and vulnerable children. Volunteering opportunities may involve mentoring, tutoring, organizing recreational activities, or providing vocational training. Your direct involvement can have a significant impact on the lives of these children. 4. Advocate for policy changes: Recognize that street children and vulnerable children often face systemic challenges that necessitate policy changes. Utilize your voice and influence to advocate for policies that safeguard their rights, ensure access to healthcare and education, and facilitate their integration into society. Engage with policymakers and support organizations that champion these causes. 5. Raise awareness: Promote public awareness about the unique challenges faced by street children and vulnerable children. Utilize platforms such as LinkedIn to share stories, experiences, and educational content that shed light on their struggles and the importance of support. Encourage empathy, compassion, and action among your professional network and beyond. By combining your resources, time, skills, and advocacy efforts, you can maximize your impact and contribute to a brighter future for street children and vulnerable children. #StreetChildren #VulnerableChildren #Support #ChildAdvocacy #SocialImpact #Volunteerism #EducationForAll #YouthEmpowerment

There is still time to register for this very powerful and informative training. Thank you Catie White, CFRE for provding us with this amazing opportunity to learn. Trauma-Informed Care is a lens in which we interact with our communities to best support their healing and needs. Tenants of trauma-informed care include safety, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment. Applying these tenants to the fundraising space helps empower fundraisers to build a stronger communications and language that works to include donors in the work of justice and healing. Learning objectives will include how to craft narratives that center lived experience without othering or trivializing lived experience, how to practically apply trauma-informed principles to our work, and how to engage donors in the process of trauma-informed systems that lead to healthier philanthropic interactions and stronger community ties. Check out this video: https://loom.ly/Nva7fwo #AFPSanAntonio #learningobjectives #communicationandlanguage #inthework #opportunity #communities #tenant #tenants #teambonding

Become a Sponsor: Share the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season! As the holidays approach, there's no better time to show compassion and generosity. Join us in making a lasting impact through the Hope for Widows Foundation's 'Bring Hope Holiday Assistance Program,' now in its fourth year. This virtual initiative helps widows who are facing financial hardships provide gifts and essential items for their children during the holiday season. Our dedicated board members lead by example, getting involved year after year because they believe in the transformative power of this program. Their commitment ensures that the true spirit of giving touches as many lives as possible, and they encourage others to do the same. For widows, the holiday season can be particularly difficult. Balancing the need to pay bills, feed their families, and care for their children often means there’s little left for holiday celebrations. Solo parenting, coupled with the weight of grief, adds an emotional and physical strain that no one should face alone. Your sponsorship can lift that burden and provide much-needed relief. Applications for sponsors are now open and will remain open through Friday, December 6. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of families in need. Together, we can brighten the holidays for those who need it most. Become a sponsor today and make this season one of hope and generosity.  For more information, details, and to fill out the sponsor application please visit the link: https://lnkd.in/enMjEEMK To our widows/hope sisters in the community, stay tuned- applications to apply for sponsorship will be sent out soon, and we are here to support you. #HopeforWidowsFoundation #bringhope #bringhopeholiday #widow #soloparent #CommunitySupport #widowshelpingwidows #widowhood #grief #sponsorship #widowsupport #Nonprofit

Creating Positive Change in the Community: Our Journey of Giving Back Discover how we have made a difference by feeding the homeless, supporting underserved communities, and educating youth about entrepreneurship. Learn about our nonprofit organization and how you can contribute to our cause. #CommunityService #Philanthropy #YouthEmpowerment #GivingBack #NonprofitOrganization #SocialImpact #ChangeMakers #CommunityDevelopment #Education #SupportLocal

World Family Day: The Importance of the Modern Family World Family Day is celebrated annually to recognize the central role that families play in society. This day provides an opportunity to focus on the needs and challenges faced by families in the 21st century. The modern family encounters various challenges. Professional demands and financial stress can lead to stress and isolation. Parents often struggle to find a balance between work and family, while new technologies can create distance between family members. Despite these challenges, there are ways to strengthen family bonds. Each member can show love, respect, and support towards one another. Dialogue is key to resolving differences and enhancing relationships. Engaging in shared activities, such as family outings or hobbies, helps create memories and bonds. Furthermore, families can demonstrate solidarity towards their community. Volunteering or participating in charitable events can give both children and adults the opportunity to feel they are making a positive contribution to society. In summary, World Family Day serves as a reminder of the significant role that families play in our lives. By recognizing the needs of the modern family and strengthening our bonds, we can create a more united and healthy society.

Remember picture day at school when you were a kid? Thanks to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation donors, now Michael will, too. Here’s what he wrote to us recently: “Thank you for paying for my school pictures. I have always wanted to get my pictures from school, but I never could get them and now I can, thanks to you guys. You rock!” #affcf40thanniversary #40years #40yearsofchangingthestory #fostercare #impact #changethestory #childhoodactivities #keystosuccess #postsecondaryprograms #AFFCF #azffcf #azfostercaretaxcredit #fostecaretaxcredit

Teaching children how to have better relationships can help them understand and empathize with others. This can lead to more compassionate and understanding friendships. #BigBrothersBigSisters #BBBSNWO #mentorship #youthleadership #philanthropy #donate #volunteer #suicideawareness

Do you desire to affect change in your community? Our SEAT program educates Black and Latino community residents to serve on nonprofit community boards. WHY? Because millions of dollars pass through these organizations, and we should position ourselves to help direct the flow of these dollars. HOW? That’s simple, apply for our upcoming training TODAY! #CommunityDevelopment #BoardTraining #DEI #Philadelphia #SEATCT