Guy Ames’ Post

No one ever wants to have to use Hope's Harbor services. But if you have ever been a caretaker, you know it is not easy. You’re tired, you need a shower, you need a warm meal. You need to be clear headed so you can make important decisions. Hopes Harbor takes care of those who are taking care of a sick or injured child in the hospital-for days, sometimes weeks, sometimes even months. On Giving Tuesday, please consider giving a $10 donation. Because Hopes Harbor families are welcome regardless of their ability to pay. Donate or volunteer to make a meal: https://lnkd.in/egH-qSr6

In times of profound grief, access to compassionate care and quality resources is crucial. Your gift creates access to care and services families need during these difficult times. When you give, you are shaping HAP’s story – a story where every family, no matter the circumstances, has access to compassionate, quality resources. Your donation helps us make a difference in the lives of those who need it most: https://ow.ly/m2mq50TY6pm

As you'd probably expect, Viridium's lovely clients are getting Christmas presents that are wonderfully ethical. This year, within their hampers (which may not actually be hampers - still need to work out the logistics...) we have also included a donation to Zarach. Zarach popped up on my feed a few weeks ago and their mission to provide bed kits for children really hit me. My daughter is now 8 and since she was a tiny baby we have tucked her up in bed every night and read her a story. It is consistently one of the nicest parts of my day. To think there are so many children living in this country that don't even have a decent bed to call their own is beyond heartbreaking and I knew immediately that this is where I wanted Viridium's Christmas donations to go. Donating to a charity that will use the money directly to buy beds for kids rather than the money going into the ether feels like we're doing something meaningful. At the moment, all donations are being matched by the fabulous folk at Aviva so every pound you can donate will be worth £2 to Zarach. If your company hasn't yet decided where to donate to this Christmas or, worse, are considering sending clients a load of plastic tat that will end up in landfill, please consider spending the money somewhere that it'll make lasting positive change. P.S. Donations seem to be matched up to £250, so do it in batches of £250 if you're planning on making a big donation. That way they should get double for every pound you spend 😊 (It's the Yorkshire blood in me!) #zarach #corporategifting #nobodywantsyourpens

Did you know you can redirect the Arizona state taxes you owe to the Care Fund? It couldn't be more simple to support Arizona families with the tax dollars you already owe with just three simple steps! 1. Donate online to Care Fund at thecarefund.org/taxcredit. Up to $421 for individual filing and $841 for joint filing. 2. A donation receipt will automatically be sent to your email. 3. List donation amount and Care Fund's QCO Code 20167 on Arizona State tax Form 321. Donations made by April 15 can receive State of Arizona Tax Credit for the previous year 2023. It really easy that easy and makes a huge impact on Care Fund families with critically ill or injured children. Visit thecarefund.org/taxcredit today to make your tax credit donation❤️

You can make a difference today in alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies 👇

Did you know that donating stock can significantly impact the lives of Native Elders, children, and families – all while saving you money in the process? Here’s how: 👉 When you donate your appreciated assets (stock), you avoid paying capital gains tax. 👉 If you itemize deductions, you can also take a charitable deduction for the entire donation amount. 👉 You can donate a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) through your IRA and reduce your taxable income. Learn more at: www.PWNALegacy.org

Hi friends, Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday! If you are looking to make some end of year donations to really impactful organizations, please consider a gift to In A Heartbeat. This past Wednesday, we lost a 13-year old student-athlete in CT to sudden cardiac arrest when he collapsed on the football field during practice. An unimaginable loss for his family, friends, teammates, and community. These deaths hurt because many of them are preventable. We focus on the primary and secondary prevention of sudden cardiac arrest by providing free EKGs to youth and donating AEDs to places in need. We are proud of the 400+ AEDs we have donated and 10,000+ FREE EKGs we have provided but it is time for our impact to multiply! In the Northeast alone there are over 2 million youth that need their hearts checked. We want to help them and have strategically formulated a growth plan. Of course, with growth, funding is needed. Our end of year goal is to raise $150,000 so we can make our impact even greater, so we can donate more AEDs and so we can provide more EKGs to youth. This is a lofty goal but we believe we can do it! If you want to help us save more lives so we don’t have devastation among families, friends, and communities after a loss to SCA, click the link or share this post! We would not be able to do it without your support. https://lnkd.in/eeY5RuGm

Strike Out T1D with Us This Weekend! Get ready to roll with purpose! This Sunday, November 10th, Leyton and I are hitting the lanes at Victory Bowl in Mankato for the fourth annual Strike Out T1D event. We’re excited to be bowling to raise funds for Camp Sweetlife, an incredible nonprofit camp that supports kids with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) in living full, empowered lives. Why Camp Sweetlife? Camp Sweetlife isn’t just a camp—it’s a life-changing experience. It’s a place where kids with T1D get to be kids, enjoying all the classic camp adventures, surrounded by counselors and medical staff who truly understand what they're going through. Our goal is to eventually make this camp free for any T1D kid, ensuring no child misses out on this experience due to financial reasons. Here’s How You Can Help! You can support our team in a few ways: Pledge Per Strike: Donate per strike our team throws (like $0.50 per strike). Example: $0.50 x 50 strikes = $25. Pledge with a Cap: Donate per strike but with a max amount, like $0.50 per strike up to a $20 donation. Flat Donation: Keep it easy and give a set amount for the event! To contribute, you can donate directly to Camp Sweetlife here https://lnkd.in/gVmM3fZU or Venmo me, and I’ll make sure it reaches them. or, like and share this post to make sure it reaches as many people as possible. Together, let’s show kids with T1D that nothing can hold them back!

Please consider supporting this great program ❤ link in the description