GRUBBRR®’s Post

🎄 As we approach the festive season, it’s important to remember that loneliness among older adults is a concern that lasts all year round. While many of us celebrate with family and friends, we must also recognise those who may feel isolated during this time. At Action for Elders, we are committed to combating loneliness and ensuring that older adults feel valued and connected—not just during the holidays, but every day of the year. With your support, we can provide essential services and create a more inclusive environment for our older community. 💡 LET'S CREATE A WAVE OF SUPPORT FOR OLDER ADULTS! SHARE & HELP US SHINE A LIGHT ON LONELINESS. If you’re inspired to make a difference, consider donating. Text COMMIT to 70085 to donate £3 (plus standard network rate) or visit https://lnkd.in/etKNxNd6 Let’s take action together! How can we support older adults this Christmas and beyond? I welcome your thoughts and ideas. 💬❤️ #OlderAdults #CombatLoneliness #CommunitySupport #ChristmasSpirit #SupportTheElderly #EndLoneliness #Charity #MakeADifference #ActionForElders #NetworkingForGood

ANNOUNCEMENT: We're so thrilled to share that we now have subsidies for our outdoor play support programs. From the outset of launching as a new charitable organization, we have been committed to access, equity and justice in our work, and that means we've prioritized our funding asks to include unrestricted funds that can be allocated to subsidies to remove barriers for children and caregivers to access our programming for free or with a minimal fee. As many of you know, in the start-up phase for any not-for-profit or charity, the financial needs are great, and determining what to ask for and when to ask it is a tricky game of capacity, timing, luck, and alignment to strategy. We wanted to make sure that as we build our internal capacity as an organization, we are equally committed to our vision for an equitable world, and we are building a community of diverse people who can access our services. We still have a long way to go, but we're happy to report that we have just secured our first funder who has committed to helping us create subsidized spots for children and caregivers to attend our Outdoor Play Grief Groups. The foundation has asked to remain anonymous, which we respect, but we celebrate this milestone and the real impact it will have on families!!! #philanthropy #unrestrictedfunds #subsidies #accessandequity #outdoorplay #supportgroups

ANNOUNCEMENT: We're so thrilled to share that we now have subsidies for our outdoor play support programs. From the outset of our launching as a new charitable organization, we have been committed to access, equity and justice in our work, and that means we've prioritized our funding asks to include unrestricted funds that can be allocated to subsidies to remove barriers for children and caregivers to access our programming for free or with a minimal fee. As many of you know, in the start-up phase for any not-for-profit or charity, the financial needs are great, and determining what to ask for and when to ask it is a tricky game of capacity, timing, luck, and alignment to strategy. We wanted to make sure that as we build our internal capacity as an organization, we are equally committed to our vision for an equitable world, and we are building a community of diverse people who can access our services. We still have a long way to go, but we're happy to report that we have just secured our first funder who has committed to helping us create subsidized spots for children and caregivers to attend our Outdoor Play Grief Groups. The foundation has asked to remain anonymous, which we respect, but we celebrate this milestone and the real impact it will have on families!!! #philanthropy #unrestrictedfunds #subsidies #accessandequity #outdoorplay #supportgroups

Swap 1 coffee to change a child's life. Really, that's all it takes!☕️ Any Big Give donations are doubled by The Childhood Trust until 18th June. That means even giving the amount you would usually spend on a coffee could fund an entire hour of free #mentalhealth mentoring for a child in #London? Give what you can and it will mean twice as much to children who are referred to us for support. ☕️ £5 will turn into £10 - funding 1 hour of time with a trained and #traumainformed adult. ⚡️ £50 will turn into £100 - which goes towards a group mentoring activity for mentees in The Kids Network programme together. 🧠£500 will turn into £1000 - enough to fund a child's entire programme with a dedicated volunteer. Our programme can only support #LittleLondoners with your help. Help us hit our target of £4,000 so we can continue connecting for change for their futures. We are calling out to our #supporters, #partners and #friends - their futures matter, help us make them feel excited for what's to come: https://lnkd.in/eVkg6w9B #MyFutureMatters #TheBigGive #BigGive #MentalHealth #mentalhealthawareness #childrensmentalhealth #mentalhealthcrisis #donationsdoubled #matchfunding #charitygiving

It is time to act.

As December begins, I am reminded of the importance of perspectives on life. In moments of challenge, struggle or frustration it can be easy to believe 'Life is unfair'... and if that's the case, there is almost certainly always somebody in greater need than you somewhere in the world. Take orphaned children in Uganda, for example (like the ones being fed at Stream of Holly Cross children's home in the video in the post below). Charitable organisations like this one are always seeking support and donations for their work. That task can be made harder when negative stories about orphanages and children's homes, individually or systemically, are published. Sometimes it can be hard, looking in from the outside, to know what's the right thing to do. If you are moved by the plight of children in countries like Uganda, it may be best to do your research before giving. With the Stream of Holly Cross children's home, for example, you can visit their website to get an overview of their mission and work. I'll put a link in the comments below. Even better, get to know the people behind the organisation - and ask them about their work and practices. To find out more about Stream of Holly Cross children's home in Uganda, you could message or connect with KYELU TADEO here on LinkedIn. He would be happy to talk to you about the project's mission, its plans and how they use donations. One of the many, many thousands or organisations around the world who are trying to be heard.

Meeting with your financial advisor anytime soon?? Ask them about Legacy Giving and consider Voices for Children of Tampa Bay The work we do is important and your impact would be great! See below for details.

🎄 Spreading Holiday Cheer Through Giving 🎄 Each year, instead of sending Christmas cards to our members and partners, we choose to give back to the community. This year, we’re proud to support The Salvation Army by donating 5 Essential Christmas Hampers to help families in need enjoy a brighter holiday season. The holidays are a time for kindness, generosity, and togetherness. By contributing to initiatives like The Salvation Army’s Christmas Wishes Appeal, we can all play a part in creating meaningful moments for those who need it most. If you’re looking for a way to make a difference this season, consider donating. Whether it’s a hamper, a gift, or a monetary contribution, every bit helps bring joy to those facing tough times. 👉🏻 Learn more or donate here: https://hubs.ly/Q02-5Nnv0 Let’s make this season about giving hope and sharing love. Who’s with us? 💕🎁 #GivingBack #ChristmasSpirit #CommunitySupport #TheSalvationArmy #HolidayGiving #MakeADifference #SpreadJoy #ActsOfKindness #SeasonOfGiving #HopeForAll

Against a tough economic climate, we supported families with over 84,000 essential grants (more than the number of seats at Twickenham Stadium). We also provided families raising disabled and seriously ill children with 69,000 instances of information and support (that’s as many beats as your heart will make today). “Life can be quite tough generally, but especially now with the cost-of-living crisis. The work that Family Fund is doing is important and is making a massive difference.” - Sophie 💜 Together, we can do even more this next year. See how you can get involved with Family Fund and help change lives: https://lnkd.in/e8D9-VRH #Family #Support #Charity #Disability

💬 Did you know?... For every £1 Local Authorities spend with Walk The Walk, they save £88! Our impact goes beyond just supporting families—we help ease the strain on local services too! By investing in prevention, support, and early intervention, we are able to help reduce long-term costs for communities, ensuring that families stay together and thrive. Small actions can lead to significant, lasting change! 📈 Big savings, bigger impact. 🌟 #familysupport #parentingtips #efficiency #localauthority #parentingsupport #business #charity #communityinterestcompany #ukcharity #charitywork #communityfirst #communitywork #socialworker #edgeofcare