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🛐 Top 5 Ways Churches Offer Shelter to the Homeless During Winter When winter strikes, churches step up to provide warmth, safety, and compassion. Here’s how they support those in need during the coldest months: 1️⃣ Emergency Shelters: Many churches transform their halls into overnight shelters, offering beds and a warm space for those who have nowhere to go. 2️⃣ Warm Clothing Drives: Churches organize donations of jackets, scarves, gloves, and blankets to keep the homeless warm. 3️⃣ Hot Meals and Beverages: Soup kitchens and holiday feasts provide much-needed nourishment and warmth. 4️⃣ Community Outreach Programs: Churches partner with local organizations to offer resources like medical aid, job assistance, and counseling. 5️⃣ Holiday Support: From hosting Christmas dinners to gifting essential care packages, churches bring hope and joy to struggling individuals during the holidays. 💡 Want to get involved or learn more? Reach out to your local church and discover how you can make a difference. #WinterShelter #ChurchHelp #HolidaySeason #CompassionInAction #CommunityCare

Fifty-eight Guggenheim Securities employees in Chicago, New York, and San Francisco volunteered, this fall, with Carter Burden Network, Covenant House New York, Happy Hope Factory, OneGoal, and WeHero. Projects included facilitating Bingo games for older adults, assembling gift bags with essential hygiene items for youth experiencing homelessness, packing fall-themed activity kits for children receiving long-term care in hospitals, helping students from low-income communities apply to college, and making tug toys for shelter animals.   #corporatesocialresponsibility #CSR #givingback #corporatecitizenship

Mission: "We provide nutritious meals to the homeless." Vision: "A world where no one goes hungry." The mission tells us what the organization does now—feeding the homeless. The vision describes their future goal—eliminating hunger entirely. #MissionVsVision #OrganizationalGoals #FutureAspirations #MissionStatement #VisionStatement #NonProfitGoals #CommunitySupport #EndingHunger #PurposeAndFuture #InspirationAndAction

🌟 This Week is Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week! 🌟 Friends, as we focus on the importance of addressing hunger and homelessness, I am reminded that these challenges exist in every community, impacting neighbors we may not even realize are struggling. This week is a powerful opportunity for us to reflect, take action, and rally together to make a difference. At Living BOLD, we believe in thriving with intention, and part of that is showing up for those who need us most. Whether it’s through prayer, volunteerism, donations, or advocacy, every effort makes an impact. To my nonprofit friends and leaders: I’d love to hear how your organizations are engaging during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. 🌎💛 Drop a comment below, let us know how your community is rallying around your mission, and ways we can help you! Together, let’s inspire others to step up and support the vital work happening in our communities. Let's make Kingdom moments happen. #HungerAndHomelessnessAwareness #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #LivingBOLD #HHWeek2024

A group of kids were faced with a tough decision: spend their afternoon helping the homeless or enjoying a sweet treat at the ice cream parlor 🍦🤔. But as they thought about it, they realized that they could make a difference in their community by choosing to help those in need 🌎. They decided to spend their time serving meals and collecting donations for the local homeless shelter 🍴. As they worked together to make a positive impact, the kids learned valuable lessons about empathy, kindness, and the importance of giving back 🤝. They saw firsthand the struggles that many people face and understood that even small actions can make a big difference 🌟. And as they left the shelter, they felt a sense of pride and fulfillment that no ice cream cone could match 🎉. The kids' selfless decision inspired others to follow in their footsteps, creating a ripple effect of kindness in the community 🌊. They proved that even the youngest among us can make a big impact when we choose to put others before ourselves 👧🏼. And who knows, maybe next time they'll enjoy their ice cream cones even more, knowing that they've made a difference in the lives of others 🍦😊. #followme #KidsMakingADifference #HelpingTheHomeless #SelflessActs #EmpathyInAction #KindnessMatters #GivingBack #CommunityFirst #InspiringYouth #RippleEffectOfKindness #MakeADifference #YouthEmpowerment #SocialImpact #HeartwarmingMoments

Over 100 young volunteers participate in our programs each month on a recurring basis. Did you know that over 150 million children live with disabilities, 1 in 9 people go to bed hungry, 100 million people are homeless, and 265 million children are out of school worldwide? At the GIVE BACK COMMUNITY , we are tackling these urgent issues by providing education, shelter, food, and support to those in need. Together, we can change lives and build a better world. 🌎 “These global challenges might seem immense, but together, we can overcome them. At TGBC, we’re creating real change every day, but we can’t do it alone. Take action today—donate, volunteer, or share our mission—and be the difference in someone’s life. Your support means hope, a meal, a safe home, and an education for those in need. Together, we can build a brighter future.✨ #supporteducation #disabilityinclusion #makeadifference #bethechange #actnow #globalimpact #giveback #togetherforgood #hopeforall #createchange #humanityfirst #smallactions #ajudaroproximo #ajudarfazbem #ajudarpessoas #begenerous #filantropia #helpthehomeless #finedellafame #sostienieducazione #failadifferenza #impattoglobale #genz

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

💡🏡You can give a child the gift of family today! There are over 150M children worldwide who do not have a family to call their own and statistically there are many children in your area who do not have a permanent, loving family. As a community of donors, we partner with Christian adoptive families who are welcoming children into their hearts and families through adoption. With the cost of adoption often ranging over $50,000, it's simply not possible for many families to complete the process. Will you help a child come into a loving home by giving a gift today? https://lnkd.in/eAMXMubC #christianadoption #orphansupport #supportingadoptiontogether

💡🏡You can give a child the gift of family today! There are over 150M children worldwide who do not have a family to call their own and statistically there are many children in your area who do not have a permanent, loving family. As a community of donors, we partner with Christian adoptive families who are welcoming children into their hearts and families through adoption. With the cost of adoption often ranging over $50,000, it's simply not possible for many families to complete the process. Will you help a child come into a loving home by giving a gift today? https://lnkd.in/eAMXMubC #christianadoption #orphansupport #supportingadoptiontogether

Protecting Our Children’s Future at God’s Grace and Mercy Community Organisation ✨ In a world filled with challenges, our commitment to protecting and nurturing the most vulnerable among us remains steadfast. At God’s Grace and Mercy Community Organisation, we believe every child deserves a safe environment, love, and the opportunity to thrive. As we face increasing uncertainties, it is crucial that we remain vigilant. Our work is not just about providing shelter and education; it’s about safeguarding the future of over 100 orphaned and vulnerable children who depend on us. We are on the front lines, advocating for their needs and ensuring they have the resources to grow into strong, empowered individuals. However, we cannot do this alone. We need your help to continue this vital mission. Whether through volunteering your time, sharing our message, or making a donation, every effort counts in our fight to provide a brighter future for these children. Join us in standing vigilant! Together, we can make a difference and ensure that no child is left behind. 📲 Learn more about how you can support us by clicking the link in our bio. "Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth." – 1 John 3:18 Jordan W. Alison Henthorne Mary Evans Anita Ford Mike Donnelly Mike Polk Graham Cowle Karin Freihammer Kampol Grandon Crews Harold Kampbell Richard S. Crews Richard Rivera James McDowall. #StandVigilant #ProtectOurChildren #GodsGraceAndMercy #ChildrensFuture #SupportOrphans #EveryChildMatters #FaithInAction #CommunityCare #NurtureLove #EmpowerChildren #Volunteer #AdvocateForChange #MakeADifference #RuralOrphans #HopeForTheFuture #GiveBack #SpreadTheWord #BeTheChange #FaithDriven #CompassionInAction #TogetherWeCan #ChildProtection #HelpTheHelpless #InspireHope #KindnessCounts #ShareTheLove #Empowerment #StandTogether #RuralCommunity #MissionDriven #GodsLoveInAction.