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I’m going to do something I don’t usually do. I’m going to try and tug your heartstrings to separate you from your cash. Many of you know that I’m a Scout volunteer in our local village. Our much-loved hut had to be demolished last month, having reached the end of its life. So we want to raise money to get a new one. But why should you fork out for this? Why is this cause more deserving than any of the myriad others that you’re asked to contribute to? Well, I think that a fit-for-purpose community facility has an impact by stealth. It isn’t a here-today gone-tomorrow kind of project. It can be a focal point and haven for a whole village, over many years – our previous building was in use from 1976, and saw generations of Scouts, Guides, playgroups, Sunday Schools, kids’ parties and many others under its roof. A properly-designed building that’s pleasant to use also attracts more volunteers, which means that more people can benefit from activities held there. Obviously, Scouts and Guides are open to every child, no matter what their circumstances. But I think they are particularly valuable for the neurodivergent kids who perhaps struggle to access other activities – something I have personal experience of. One of my proudest moments was presenting the Chief Scout’s Bronze award to a lad who’d previously been asked to leave other after-school clubs. So, to prove how much I personally care about this, I am going to put myself through 100km of non-stop misery, along the Thames Path. I'm fat and middle-aged with a dodgy knee, so it's not going to be easy. But if it was easy it wouldn't be worth doing, right? I have 705 connections on LinkedIn. If everyone donated just £1, that would take us a long way forward, and would take my mind off how much my legs are going to hurt at 78km. #Scouts #goodforyou https://lnkd.in/efR4urcE

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic mission is to address transportation barriers. Access to affordable and reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers to financial independence that low-income families face in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Samaritan Car Care Clinic supports economic mobility in two direct ways: 1) helping low-income families stay on the path to self-sufficiency with shared cost car repairs; and 2) offering low-income community college students the opportunity to participate in an auto technology co-op program that provides tools for them to use. They will use this grant from The Bell Charitable Foundation to help as many families as possible with direct repairs.

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Lovelight Solutions is thrilled to team up with Let There Be Light International to provide life changing solar lanterns to 1,000 families. It's amazing how much impact a $15 lantern can provide to a family living without access to electricity. Currently, families in off-grid communities in Uganda spend on average 30% of their income on light! Mostly in the form of kerosene which is unhealthy to breathe. We've been working with this fantastic org over the past 4 years as part of our commitment to donate 1% of our revenues to bring light to those that do not have access to electricity. The org is run by an amazing founder/executive director who takes no salary - maximizing the impact of donations. Your donation will fund a solar lantern for mothers that come to deliver a baby in a community health clinic (Lovelight Solutions is proud to have brought solar power to 6 of them). Most families deliver w/in the home which leads to high infant mortality. Getting mothers to clinics where there is a lit environment saves lives. This program is also amazing for women's empowerment. Typically, everything of value is owned by the male.. now a mom comes home with a solar lantern that is extremely valuable and revolutionary for the family. This is a win-win-win program with cascading benefits. Thanks for considering chipping in to this great project, where your donation will be matched 2-1. Let it Shine! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gSM-s9rS

This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Joy on Two Wheels The holiday season is about more than gifts—it’s about creating moments of joy, memories that last, and opportunities for every child to experience the magic of the season. This year, you can help make that magic happen by donating to an incredible cause: providing bikes to kids in need. For many children, a bike isn’t just a toy; it’s a symbol of freedom, adventure, and confidence. It’s the chance to explore their world, join in with friends, and feel the wind on their face as they ride into new possibilities. Sadly, not every child gets to experience this joy. But you can change that. Your donation will help put bikes under Christmas trees for kids who might not otherwise receive gifts this year. It’s more than a present—it’s an investment in a child’s happiness, health, and independence. Every dollar counts. Whether you’re able to contribute $10, $50, or more, your support makes a tangible difference. Together, we can ensure no child is left out of the joy of the holiday season. Let’s pedal toward something extraordinary. Donate today and give a child the gift of freedom, adventure, and happiness. 🎁 https://gofund.me/1b9826dd 💖 Share this post to spread the word and keep the wheels of kindness turning! Let’s make this a holiday to remember—for all the right reasons.

Isn't this amazing! So many are "taking action" along with us as our members and making a true difference in their families and communities. Truly heart warming 😍 to watch community coming together in action. Do you have do you have a Canada Protection Plan or Foresters Financial insurance policy? Are you a member? Do you want to know how to become a member? Connect with your insurance advisor's to learn more. Or, if you are an advisor and you wish to learn more about the benefits and how your prospects can become a member connect with me to learn more: chantal@cpp.ca If you own one of our policies, and want to check out your complimentary member benefits at MyForesters.com See how you as well can take action and make a difference. #helpingiswhoweare #membershipmatters #clientcentric #advisorcentric #insurance #helpingfamilies

Ride report on the Horribly Hilly Hundreds 94 miles, 8,100 feet elevation gain, 3700 Calories burned. 7 hours riding time. Goals achieved: 1) 150 km completed. I skipped 10 miles of the route including 3 climbs. So I did not do their full '150' which was 104 miles (167 km). My initial goal was 100 km, so riding the longer route and completing 150 km was win for me. 2) I did not walk up any of the climbs. I did have to stop and take a few 2-3 minute breathers on the steepest parts of the last two climbs. These were at about 15%. A very difficult finish. 3) This was the biggest elevation gain ride I have done in 15 years. Notes: 1) The 33 x 36 gear was sufficient, but several times I was shifting and hoping for the 44 tooth cog that I did not have. My guess is that no matter what gear I had, I would have always wanted one bigger. 2) Modern technology was very important for me on this ride. I really needed it to gauge my effort, manage my pace, and know to back off on some early climbs to save my legs for the later hills. If you've read this far, thank you. Please consider donating to my Bike MS fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis. That happens this coming weekend. My legs should recover by then: https://lnkd.in/gPvFc5YD

Community impact? The primary impact of this firms business model increases homelessness (currently at 10K+ homeless people on any given night) by gentrifying neighborhoods and forcing people who make less money out. "Global day for people and planet" yet the firm musters up 2 small bins of mostly dog and cat food...this doesn't even align. How about taking on projects that actually help to reduce the number of homeless people in the city instead of ones that are for the affluent population and for corporations to profit from. I hope other architecture studios in Toronto can learn from these fake displays of positive community impact. Many studios like this promote themselves as doing good but really at a foundational socio-economic level, they drive some of the biggest problems in the city. #thinkcritically #communityimpact #torontohomeless

The Samaritan Car Care Clinic's mission is to address transportation barriers. Access to affordable and reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers to financial independence that low-income families face in the Greater Cincinnati region. The Samaritan Car Care Clinic supports economic mobility in two direct ways: 1) helping low-income families stay on the path to self-sufficiency with shared cost car repairs; and 2) offering low-income community college students the opportunity to participate in an auto technology co-op program that provides tools for them to use. They will use this grant from The Bell Charitable Foundation to help as many families as possible with direct repairs.

‘Tis the season for giving, and the winter Color Guard is hoping you can extend some holiday cheer our way.The Mountainside winter program gives our color guard members an opportunity to stay “in-tune” between the fall marching band seasons. The winter guard creates a theatrical and artistic program to perform at local competitions from January through April. Not only does the winter season give the students a chance to stay in-shape and hone their skills, but it also perpetuates the essential lessons introduced in marching band: self-reliance, discipline, leadership skills, and work ethic. The success of the winter color guard program can positively position the color guard for later success in the fall marching band season.  As our winter program continues to grow and improve, our financial demands have increased. Although our program is partially supported through members' fees, additional funds are needed for staffing, production design, equipment, uniforms/costumes, competition entries, and all the operational aspects of the organization. We have an amazing program planned for the 2025 season, but we need your help!That's why we’re reaching out to ask if you could please consider making a donation to support our team.Any contribution, no matter the size, will have a meaningful impact.These are examples of ways that your donation supports our 2025 season:$650 covers one activity fee$35 covers one flag$135 covers one costumeTo show your support:go to https://lnkd.in/gJH-eqcU email to fundraising@mountainsidebands.org. Please note: Your donation to the Mountainside Winter Guard program is 100% tax-deductible