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We can't wait to see you live on Facebook tomorrow for our Ask The Expert conversation as we wrap up Support Group Awareness Week, we are so grateful for the love and support so far! All you have to do is tune in at 1 pm on our Official Facebook page and join the conversation, see you there! #SupportGroupAwarenessWeek #MoreThanMyDiagnosis #SupportGroupAwarenessWeek2024 #ThePowerOfSupportGroups #SGAW2024 #SupportGroups

Kelvin Fomba (aka Fombah) and I want to continue to Thank everyone who is part of the Uniting Distant Stars, Inc. community! Please watch our latest video update on how YOU empower Liberian Children and Youth with education and vocational training.

If you don't act now, who will? Only 3 more Modern Slavery Awareness Workshops to go - secure your place to understand how Modern Slavery affects us all today. Free-to-attend, booking essential. A must for any employer, educator, health provider and member of the public.

Still time to get involved in Leap of Kindness Day! Join us on February 29th. Check out this list for some examples of how to participate! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gzkwDPc5

Food insecurity is a growing concern across Pinellas County. We are honored to work with Daystar Life Center, Inc. through our #projecttryton initiative. According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap 2020 study, which used data from 2018: Pinellas County: - Food insecurity rate: 12.2% (124,430 people) - Child food insecurity rate: 19.1% (38,080 children) Hillsborough County: - Food insecurity rate: 12.6% (178,820 people) - Child food insecurity rate: 19.5% (61,600 children) It's important to note that these numbers are from before the COVID-19 pandemic, which likely exacerbated food insecurity in these counties and across the United States. Feeding America projected that the overall food insecurity rate for the United States could have reached up to 15.6% in 2020 due to the economic impact of the pandemic. #endhunger

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! This month, we celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome and raise awareness about their unique abilities and contributions to our communities. Here are some simple yet impactful ways you can support and promote awareness: Educate Yourself and Others: Share facts and stories about Down syndrome to help dispel myths and promote understanding. Wear It Proud: Sport blue and yellow attire or accessories to show your support and spark conversations. Attend Local Events: Participate in or organize events like walks, fundraisers, or awareness campaigns to support local organizations. Volunteer Your Time: Reach out to organizations that support individuals with Down syndrome and offer your time or skills. Use Social Media: Share posts, resources, and personal stories to help raise awareness and advocate for inclusivity. Together, we can make a difference and foster a more inclusive community for everyone! 💙💛 #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth

Have you heard of Period Pin? Period Pin is working away to make it easy for menstruators to find the free products they need, when they need them. We appreciate the support from libraries, museums community-based organizations, and some private businesses – all committed to providing free menstrual products. And many others sharing the map with menstruators within their communities they serve. Check this link to learn more! https://periodpin.ca/

Here's a fascinating question: "What if generosity went viral?". TED's very own Chris Anderson tackles that question in this insightful talk. He also provides a few tips on HOW to make things go viral! https://lnkd.in/eXcS_ePY #lovols #generosity #volunteer

The 2023 landscape of collective giving research report is almost here! Please mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 2 at noon ET / 9AM PT to learn more about the new report In Abundance: An Analysis of the Thriving Landscape of Collective Giving in the U.S.’

Yesterday my 16-yr old and I volunteered at the St. Louis Earth Day festival 🌍 (deemed “the largest Earth Day celebration in the Midwest.”) Yes, he agreed to do it alongside me this year as he needed the service hours to fulfill a high school requirement – but I’d also like to think/hope that it inspired him, at least a little. We were positioned at one of the footpath entrances and had three responsibilities: 1) keep a steady count of how many people were coming into the festival, 2) ask those leaving if they wanted to recycle their programs and 3) share a QR code with a short survey to solicit feedback from festival-goers. Right away, as his finger clicked away on the counter, he couldn’t believe how quickly the numbers added up and over the course of the 3-hour window, we tracked over 1,200 people walking in. During this time, we had an opportunity to talk about all kinds of things: the purpose of the festival, the importance of bringing attention to Earth Day, and why what we – as a society – are doing for our Earth right now is going to impact his future family, including his children, grand-children and great grand-children. When the convo got a bit too deep, we took a breather and enjoyed the beauty around us (there were turtles swimming in the stream nearby & a gorgeous egret showing off ☺️.) Honestly, it’s sometimes difficult to tell with teenagers what sticks and how much it will mean long-term, however, I will never stop trying and I will most definitely never stop modeling how I give-back and dedicate my time and energy to things that truly matter. earthday365 #earthday #giveback #raisingleaders #futuregenerations