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Giving Tuesday is a day to focus on giving back and raising awareness for those in need. 🌟 Whether it's spreading kindness, helping a neighbor, supporting a cause, or sharing what we have with others, every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to contribute. At the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, we believe meaningful change happens through funding programs that address critical needs and uplift communities. By investing in sustainable and impactful initiatives, we create opportunities for individuals and families to thrive. The McGowan Fund focuses on Education, Human Services, and Healthcare, prioritizing programs that are sustainable, have measurable outcomes, and work to break cycles of poverty and suffering. Guided by these principles, we envision a future where challenges are met with innovative solutions and lives are transformed. Together, we can create lasting change and build stronger communities. Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKS8m_Tu

Did you know? Community foundations like PCF stand out from other charities with their unique features! Here’s why: 🔹 Endowment Building & Local Grant-Making Expertise 🔹 PCF builds endowments and other funds to provide lasting support for local priorities. We accept a variety of gifts and offer donors multiple charitable options. Our dedicated board members, volunteers, and staff work tirelessly to understand the issues, opportunities, and resources shaping our community. From youth to seniors, education to the environment, social services to healthcare, arts and culture to sports and recreation, we evaluate all aspects of community well-being. What makes us special? Community foundations like PCF support all kinds of charities, making us a "charity of charities." We bring people and organizations together, creating a network of diverse voices to tackle local challenges and opportunities. ✨ Our mission is simple: we're all about building community! ✨

This month, Beacon Hill's San Francisco Tech team did ab "Adopt a Family" for their community service initiative. The "Adopt a Family" program is a charitable initiative typically run by community organizations, nonprofits, or social service agencies during the holiday season, especially in December. The goal is to provide holiday gifts, meals, and other essentials to families in need. #ExpertsAtWork #EmployingTheFuture #GoHire

Here's the thing to remember this Giving Tuesday: Donors already have the resources to equip grassroots nonprofits with everything they need. There are $228.89 billion in charitable assets sitting in donor-advised funds (DAFs) in the United States. On average, only 22.5% is actually granted out each year. The rest just sits there. We started our Get Off Your Assets campaign as a call to our partners to move more money, more urgently to historically marginalized communities. And our community answered the call: Tides Foundation DAF partners give double the national average. Now we’re asking other donors, DAF providers, and philanthropy as a whole: Get off your assets and join us. Get involved: https://lnkd.in/eVs9Tyqx

Trestle funds provide immediate relief to families facing unexpected challenges, helping them cover essential needs like energy bills, housing assistance, and basic family support. In the past year, $638,900+ in Trestle funds assisted more than 1,100 New Hampshire families, offering a critical lifeline during difficult times. These funds are distributed through Family Resource Centers, which help families access the concrete supports they need to stabilize their lives and connect to longer-term resources. New Hampshire Children’s Trust is proud to partner with the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation to ensure these funds are available, enabling FRCs to support families in need. #StrengtheningFamilies #TrestleFunds #YouArePrevention #WeArePrevention #CommunityBuilding #CommunityStrength #ConcreteSupports #ConcreteSupportsInTimesofNeed #FamilyIsNHsBestInvestment

5 for the Future: Building a Stronger Muscatine County! Did you know that over $331 million is expected to be transferred from Muscatine County estates in the next 10 years? Thanks to the new "5 for the Future" initiative by Iowa Community Foundations, a portion of those funds could be reinvested right here in our community! What is 5 for the Future? It's a program that encourages individuals to donate just 5% of their estates to their local community foundation. In Muscatine County's case, 5% of that $331 million translates to over $16.5 million! Planned legacy giving can help protect, grow, and spread resources that may otherwise lose roots. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsZ5Tg6Z

TODAY IS McHAPPY DAY! It has never been easier to be a hero and make an impact in your community. Today, May 8, a portion of proceeds from every menu item sold supports Ronald McDonald House Charities Southwestern Ontario and families with sick children across Canada. Do good for your community and feel good doing it! #KeepingFamiliesClose #McHappyDay2024 _____________________________________________________

It's National Estate Planning Awareness week! 🏡 Having an estate plan or will is important, and CFT is here to help with your charitable goals. Together, we can build your legacy for a lasting impact. The greatest gift you can leave behind is a plan. Planned gifts allow you to support your favorite nonprofits during your lifetime and beyond. Some can even provide a lifelong income for your family. Learn more and contact one of our experts today to begin your estate planning at https://lnkd.in/gSa9t9y6

One simple act can transform a person’s life. Through our program, we are making a lasting impact—not just on the lives of those participating, but also on the communities around them. I hope you enjoy reading our latest blog. 💜 #transition2work #transforminglives #humanconnection #purposefulrecovery #nonprofitpartnerships

As housing prices continue to soar across our area, too many local families are struggling to access decent, affordable homes and achieve homeownership. At Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties, we are committed to building homes, communities, and hope for those who need it most—but we rely entirely on donors like you to fund our work. We receive no operational funding from government sources, which makes your support more critical than ever. Today, on World Habitat Day, we ask you to stand with us. Whether it’s $10, $100, or more, your donation today will go directly toward building homes for families who are priced out of our housing market. 💙 Every dollar helps us change lives by providing not just a house, but a foundation for a better future for generations to come. Donate now and make a tangible impact in our community: https://lnkd.in/gFkqDtx Together, we can create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Let’s build homes, communities, and hope - today!