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Hosting "Standing Up for Our Community," Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay's briefing one month after the 2024 election with our immigration legal leaders Reena Arya and Sarah Gakenia Cleveland and Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies director of public policy and advocacy, Jonathan Schrag has been a way for us to turn knowledge into power for community action. Takeaways: - Proposed federal policy changes will have real consequences for our economy, our neighbors, our own families. - Low-income, older adult, and immigrant members of our community are likely to experience negative effects of proposed changes most acutely. - Policy changes may present new opportunities to support community members and new ways for our state, regional and city governments, businesses, and nonprofit ecosystems to step up. - There are opportunities to take action with JFCS East Bay. Stay informed, volunteer, raise your advocacy voice, and donate. View the briefing: https://lnkd.in/gtnpjQ2V Join us: request help, learn more, sign up for our newsletter: https://jfcs-eastbay.org/ #refugeeswelcome #immigration #volunteer #community #publicpolicy

Are you engaged in your community? 🤔 In 2023, Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation introduced the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI). This groundbreaking study aims to understand the current state of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia, as well as to identify the community's top priorities. Take a look at some of the interesting highlights such as, "Why we serve," "Where we serve," "how we serve," and more! https://lnkd.in/eQszbxnE

New blog post! In this vulnerable article, our Program Volunteer Athena Samonte explores her time so far in academia, her experience volunteering with SFU Public Square, and the future that lies ahead. Read it now: https://ow.ly/q6TS50RaHuZ

Mni Sota Fund, one of this year's Bush Prize: Minnesota winners, is a Native-led Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) committed to building Indigenous economic sovereignty. They provide financial tools and resources to empower Native communities, foster self-determination and create a sustainable future for all. Learn more about them from community grant partner Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation:

THIS WEEK ON BANNER AND CO, MY CONVERSATION WITH HAL CATO, CEO OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. HOW DID HE START HIS SUCCESSFUL CAREER OF SERVICE? AND WHERE ARE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES IN THE NON PROFIT LANDscape?

Enjoyed putting some of my thoughts on paper for this….lots of other lessons learned over the years, of course. Maybe I will add to this blog one day.

Great opportunities. Please do consider volunteering as a trustee. You gain invaluable skills by being a trustee. If you are middle or senior management, hitting a bit of a block and want to gain strategic level skills, a trustee role is ideal (you will be better equipped to apply for iNED or NED roles in the future too). I have grown a lot from my voluntary roles. I sadly cannot apply as I don't have the skills they are looking for. #volunteering #trustee #racialjustice

When we launched The Just Trust, our mission was clear: to help solidify criminal justice reform as a cornerstone issue of this generation and the next, and to prepare the advocacy and philanthropic field to meet people where they are to create the systems of safety and justice our communities deserve. We're not just reacting to the moment—we're planning for the future with unwavering commitment and adaptable strategies. Dive into our approach in our latest annual report. bit.ly/4dBVilR

Discover the pivotal moments that have defined our 45-year mission of providing safety and empowerment. Capturing the breadth of our achievements since then is a monumental task. Our comprehensive services—from emergency shelter, to legal, therapeutic, supportive and specialist sexual assault services, to youth and community education and coordinated cross sector coalitions—are a testament to the progress we’ve made in understanding and combating gender-based violence. Our impact is made tangible in stories of transformation—stories that are woven into the fabric of Center for Safety & Change every day. This year alone, we've extended the gift of safety to over 1,600 individuals. Made possible because of you—our dedicated supporters. The road into 2025 is uncertain, but one thing is clear: your generosity enables us to offer a haven and critical services to those who come to us in their worst moments. Give Today: https://lnkd.in/eWXt6uzn Read More: https://lnkd.in/eUjzFMwH

Are you interested in becoming a member of a Board of Directors? 👀 Are you searching for new Board Members? 👍 Thanks to our partners at The Foraker Group there's an incredible resource called Alaska Board Match! 🤝 This remarkable online tool was created to aid nonprofits in finding board members and to support individuals interested in serving on boards. #chooseanchorage #nonprofits https://loom.ly/AFZFS_E