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"Do they know it's Christmas?" Support the SBTC's 2024 Holiday "Drive" for Needy Kids in the Trucking Industry. Use this form to make a one-time donation to the SBTC's 2024 Holiday* "Drive" for Needy Kids in the Trucking Industry. Nominate a trucker family in need via membership@smalltransportation.org. https://lnkd.in/e9Jgtk9z Be sure to outline a strong case as to why your Driver family nominee should be considered for a Holiday boost, including details of hardships the family is experiencing that make celebrating the holidays with their child or children financially difficult. *Open to trucker families from all religions (i.e. Christmas, Hanukkah, ect.). Please submit nominations by close of business on December 16, 2024.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀. Industry charity Ben is once again bringing festive relief to automotive families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis through its Christmas Families Project. The initiative helps families facing difficult choices about essentials like heating, food, and the possibility of affording Christmas gifts. Launched in December 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, the project provides crucial support such as keeping families housed, ensuring access to heating, and putting food on tables. Importantly, it also helps parents bring joy to their children by covering the cost of Christmas gifts and festive meals. The Christmas Families Project is part of Ben’s wider mission to support thousands of individuals across the automotive sector each year. The charity’s assistance extends beyond the holiday season, offering year-round support to automotive employees and their families during challenging times. https://lnkd.in/eKi3gAfJ #QubeAutomotive #Car #CharityBen #Automotive #Charity #Families #Lifeline #CostOfLivingCrisis #Christmas

Today I wrote to our committed giving supporters and said if you need to take a payment break over Christmas, please get in touch. This is why. 1) People on low incomes are often some of the most generous (proportionate to the % of their income they donate). They also feel the pinch more with energy costs, food prices, not to mention financial pressures around Christmas. 2) Our Golden Paw Club is about lots of people giving a little to make a big difference. That is why it starts at £5 a month. We have enough members to cover a few suspended subscriptions. 3) Our Golden Paw Club members are part of our Dogs 4 Rescue family. I want them to know we are caring and approachable whatever their circumstance. 4) I understand they have families too and that Christmas is an expensive time of year. Especially those with young children and elderly relatives. 5) I will continue to send them their monthly newsletters because I firmly believe they will come back to us when the time is right. 6) I believe we will cover the funds with new members who can afford to sign up or a kind donation from someone who values our approach. 7) I'm not interested in exploiting our supporter base for every penny, I'm focused on building a bigger community and long-term relationships which go beyond just asking for donations. Might I be wrong and live to regret the email? Possibly. But we have always done things differently and followed our hearts. And this felt like the right thing to do. dogs4rescue.co.uk

Bullying... it takes place in the boardroom and often starts in the classroom. It is never OK, and it is way too prevalent! That is why I'm so grateful to serve as a board member of Unleash Love. We are getting upstream to stop bullying by promoting character development through experience and storytelling. Check out the post below as one way to get involved and join me in eradicating bullying. Let's give every person the dignity they deserve! https://lnkd.in/gAeghgfK

Monetary donations are always welcome and appreciated but the Novato Mothers Club would like to remind you that #GivingTuesday is about more than money. It is your generosity in action: - GIVE Time (volunteer, call or visit with a relative or friend you haven't seen or talked to in awhile) - GIVE Gratitude (say thank you with a letter to someone who's helped you or mentored you, leave treats for your delivery persons this holiday package season) - GIVE Support (donate blankets and essential kits to the homeless, or adopt a family for the season) - GIVE Blood - GIVE Nourishment (donate to your local food pantry, deliver your garden vegetables to a neighbor or friend, bring a meal to a new Mom, an elder, or a sick friend) - GIVE Kindness - GIVE your Skills (Teach a free class, use your talents to help a nonprofit like NMC, or just teach friends that could benefit from your hidden skills) - GIVE back to the Earth (plant a tree or approved flowers in your neighborhood, pickup trash during your daily walk, or clean up a nearby beach) - GIVE your Voice (post about your favorite cause, contact your elected officials on an important matter to you, write a review for a loved business)

🎄✨ Help Decorate Our Virtual Christmas Tree & Save Lives! 🎄✨ Someone you know is being abused right now and needs Control Alt Delete to help them escape. Give the gift of safety this holiday season and help someone escape from domestic violence. 💯 100% of your donations go directly to helping people escape. How You Can Help: 🎁 $500 - Provide bus tickets to safety. 🎁 $200 - Change the locks on a Survivor’s home. 🎁 $100 - Cover one night in a hotel. 🎁 $50 - Supply fuel for an escape. 🎁 $25 - Offer grocery assistance for a senior citizen’s escape. 🎁 $10 - Help where it’s needed most. Every escape is unique, but the average family unit includes a mom, three children, and one pet. 🐾 Be the hero Survivors need this holiday season. Your donation today will save lives. 🎄 Click here to donate and help decorate our virtual Christmas tree: https://lnkd.in/gSBymxpf 💜 Together, we can bring hope and safety to those who need it most. #GiveTheGiftOfSafety #SurvivorSupport #ControlAltDelete #DVControlAltDelete #domesticviolence #escapeabuse #GetThemSafe #NoExcuse4Abuse #nonprofit #BridgetheGap #SocietyofSurvivors #ResetAfterAbuse #savinglives

The holidays are a time to reflect, give back, and make a difference—and we’re in the final stretch of supporting Firefly Children & Family Alliance’s Hope for the Holidays campaign. At Trustpointe, we’ve made it a tradition to fill our donation box with contributions from clients, neighbors, and friends to help families in need. Last year, this program brought joy to over 1,200 children, but there’s still work to do. 𝗔𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝟭𝟱𝟳 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽: 1. Drop off your donations at 𝟲𝟲𝟮𝟲 𝗘 𝟳𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝟭𝟮/𝟭𝟭 𝗮𝘁 𝟰 𝗣𝗠 2. Sponsor a child or family directly: h4h.fireflyin.org  3. Share this message to spread the word. From craft kits and cozy blankets to essential hygiene items, every contribution counts. Let’s come together to make sure no child is left without hope this season. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆—𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲? #HopeForTheHolidays #CommunityImpact #MakingADifference

A powerful message that needs to be acted upon.

For a hard-working family struggling to make ends meet, a $150 donation can make a world of difference. With bills piling up and tight finances, the cost of turning the electricity back on may feel impossible, leaving them without the ability to do basic tasks like laundry. Without power, they are forced to rely on a laundromat—an added expense that can quickly add up, especially when transportation costs, paying for each load, and taking time off work become additional burdens. The inconvenience of hauling bags of laundry, waiting for machines, and managing the unpredictable costs places even more stress on an already overwhelmed family. With the help of a $150 donation, their electricity can be restored, allowing them to do laundry at home—eliminating the ongoing costs and stress of the laundromat. This small gesture brings not only the practical benefit of clean clothes but also a sense of relief, dignity, and the chance to regain some stability in their lives. --- To support the Compass mission during Give Where You Live 2024, check out the following steps! ONLINE: visit https://lnkd.in/gm5A8snJ to donate by midnight on December 5th, 2024 CHECK OR IN-PERSON: Send or deliver your gift to Compass (514 W. 11th St., Kearney, NE 68845) *Checks should be made out to Kearney Area Community Foundation in the memo. In-person donations must arrive at the Compass office by 5pm on December 5th, 2024*

Support a Child in Need This Christmas Is your business looking for a meaningful way to give back this holiday season? At Village of Hope Charities, we partner with organizations—both local and beyond the Seacoast area—to help fulfill Christmas wishes for children in need. No matter where you're located, your company can make a difference! Whether you’re a small team or a large organization, this is a wonderful opportunity to come together and support a child who might not otherwise have a joyful holiday. Here’s how your team can get involved: -Adopt a child or family and work together to fulfill their wish list. -Purchase gifts from our Amazon or Target wish lists for a simpler way to give back. -Get matched with children based on your team’s preferences—there are options for every business size. Not local? No problem! We offer remote adoption options to ensure every child gets a special Christmas, no matter where your company is based. If you’re interested in making a real impact this season, visit our website, https://lnkd.in/eUizKnYg, or reach out to Jessica Sutton, ALMI, FLMI, ACS for more details. Let’s work together to spread joy and hope! #CorporateGiving #GiveBack #HolidayGiving #ChristmasCharity #VillageOfHopeCharities #SupportAChild #MakeADifference