Jori Mendel’s Post

Where can your #GivingTuesday donation have the furthest impact? CAP Utah is a great option because we aren't just one organization—we're the backbone of a statewide network dedicated to fighting poverty. By supporting us, you’re helping: ✅ 9 local Community Action Agencies provide food assistance, housing support, utility aid, and more. ✅ Programs that uplift families through job training, early childhood education, and financial literacy. ✅ Advocacy efforts that drive policies to reduce poverty and create equity across Utah. When you give to CAP Utah, you’re amplifying hope and opportunity across the entire state. Every dollar strengthens a network that helps thousands of Utahns find stability and achieve self-sufficiency. This Giving Tuesday, join us in building stronger communities. Together, we can end poverty. Donate now: https://bit.ly/495di6b #GivingTuesday #CAPUtah #EndPoverty #SupportLocal #CommunityAction

Every day, systemic inequities force Native American and Black families into impossible choices. Generations of housing discrimination, unjust policies, and economic exclusion have left too many of our neighbors without a safe place to call home. For families experiencing homelessness, the impact is devastating—children struggle in school, parents face barriers to stability, and dreams are deferred for yet another generation.But we believe in the power of community. We believe in justice. We believe every family deserves not just shelter, but the dignity, stability, and hope that comes with having a home. This year, we have an opportunity to create lasting change. Your donation helps us open doors for BIPOC families, providing safe, climate-resilient housing where they can heal, rebuild, and thrive. Don’t wait until Giving Tuesday to make a difference. Help us reach our year-end goal today—because no family should have to wait for a safe place to call home. Donate now: www.just-homes.org Share this post to amplify the mission. Together, we can ensure justice and housing for all. #YourSupportOpensDoors #HousingIsJustice #BIPOCHousingMatters #DonateToday #JustHomes #oakland #California #unhoused #Bipoc

National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week! No one should have to worry about where their next meal is coming from or whether they’ll have a safe place to sleep. Yet, for millions, this is a reality. At A Safe Haven, we’re dedicated to addressing these needs. In FY24 alone, we provided over 480,000 meals and supported 3,348 people in crisis, offering a path toward stability and hope. Let’s make sure no one wonders how they’ll survive another night. Your donation helps provide food, shelter, and essential services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness:https://bit.ly/3NU9n2s If you’re a federal employee or retiree, use CFC# 93383 to support our mission. #ASafeHaven #endhomelessness #EndHunger #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek #hungerandhomelessnessawarenessweek2024 #ASafeHaven #GiveBack #Donate

Imagine facing the toughest moments of your life with your family, unsure of where you’ll sleep tonight or how to rebuild tomorrow. At Fort Bend Family Promise, families who are experiencing homelessness are given a second chance, a safe place, and the support they need to get back on their feet. This incredible organization provides more than just a roof—it offers hope, guidance, and community. Families here aren’t just numbers; they’re given a place where children can feel safe and loved, where parents can find resources to secure employment and housing, and where the whole family can rediscover dignity and stability. But Fort Bend Family Promise can’t do it alone. With winter around the corner, the need for support is growing. A small donation can make an enormous impact—helping with food, shelter, job training, and so much more. Every dollar you give brings a family closer to stability, to hope, and to a brighter future. Please consider donating to Fort Bend Family Promise today. Together, we can be the promise of a new beginning for families in need. Donate here. Fort Bend Family Promise website. (281) 403-3923 #FortBendFamilyPromise #EndFamilyHomelessness #GiveHope

Every day, foster youth who have faced trauma, instability, and neglect are at an increased risk of exploitation by traffickers. For these young people, a safe home is more than just a roof over their heads. It’s the foundation they need to heal, rebuild, and reclaim their future. RAISE THE ROOF is not just about constructing buildings, it’s about creating a sanctuary where youth can find security, support, and love. Magdalena’s Daughters Village will provide these youth with a safe space to heal from their past, access education, and dream of a future free from the horrors of trafficking. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to raise $250,000 to purchase the land that will serve as the foundation for these life-saving homes. Your donation is more than just a contribution. It’s an investment in a young person’s future. Every dollar you give helps us create a space where these youth can find the stability they’ve been denied. Please, stand with us in this mission. Together, we can RAISE THE ROOF and give foster youth a lifeline to safety, hope, and a brighter future. ➡️ Click the link to donate gofund.me/8e690097 #GivingTuesday #RAISEtheRoof #MagdalenasDaughters #HopeForYouth #EndHumanTrafficking #Fosteryouth #Humantrafficking #Nonprofit

Today is Giving Tuesday- If you’re looking for ways to contribute, I’d like to share two organizations that mean a great deal to me—both of which work tirelessly to address food insecurity and support individuals and families in vulnerable situations. Saint Vincent de Paul https://ssvpusa.org/ Every day, teams of volunteers across the U.S. answer calls for help from neighbors in need. Whether it’s food, rent, utility bills, clothing, or other essentials, this organization steps in during critical moments to prevent hunger and homelessness. I’ve had the privilege of being one of those volunteers, and it’s been a humbling experience to deliver food or help with rent for families who simply need a bit of assistance to make it to the next paycheck. These are people in our communities—our neighbors—who find themselves in difficult circumstances through no fault of their own. Even a small donation can make a world of difference. Imagine skipping one dinner out to help a child have warm clothes or a family keep the lights on. Mary’s Meals https://lnkd.in/gyj86h3v MM feeds over 2.5 million children every school day, breaking the cycle of hunger and paving the way for education and opportunity. Just $25 can feed a child for an entire year. Hunger makes it nearly impossible for children to focus, learn, or dream. By addressing this fundamental need, Mary’s Meals is transforming lives on a global scale.   I’ve seen firsthand how even the smallest contribution can change lives, so feel free to PM me and I'll share some insights. #GivingTuesday #SaintVincentDePaul #MarysMeals #EndHunger #GiveBack

Every time you walk out of a grocery store, you know and feel the crises we are all experiencing. In my last post, I told you how you can help Lazarus House Ministries; let me remind you why it is essential. In addition to providing supplemental groceries to 1,800 people each and every week, we also provide transitional housing to over 90 vulnerable family members,  Each donation on Giving Tuesday contributes to the sustainable impact we create through services like: ✅ Shelter that provides safety and stability ✅ Food and Clothing that nourish both body and dignity ✅ Case Management that empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty ✅ Access to Community Resources that foster independence and long-term success. Giving Tuesday allows us to extend the helping hand that so many of our Guests need to transform their lives. It's about meeting immediate needs and creating opportunities for long-term success. Every donation is an investment in a brighter future for our community. This Giving Tuesday, let's unite to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. https://lnkd.in/eZVjR-Rr #GivingTuesday #LongTermImpact #LazarusHouseMinistries #CommunityChange #InvestInTheFuture #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SupportLocal

Today we invite you to make a lasting impact in our community by supporting our mission to promote housing justice, prevent homelessness, and create a more equitable future for all: https://lnkd.in/g2R9vWSu Your donation is more important than ever in the face of predicted budget cuts! Every gift—big or small—will go directly to funding critical programs that empower individuals and families to stay in their homes, navigate housing challenges, and secure the support they need to thrive. Here’s how your donation can make a difference: - $25 helps provide a tenant or landlord with free information on their rights and responsibilities to help guard against unlawful housing practices. - $50 funds a family in need fight eviction. - $100 supports a housing advocacy session to ensure fair treatment for tenants and homeowners. - $250 helps train community members to be housing advocates, fostering long-term change. You can make your donation online today here: https://lnkd.in/g2R9vWSu

Every time you walk out of a grocery store, you know and feel the crises we are all experiencing. In my last post, I told you how you can help Lazarus House Ministries; let me remind you why it is essential. In addition to providing supplemental groceries to 1,800 people each and every week, we also provide transitional housing to over 90 vulnerable family members, Each donation on Giving Tuesday contributes to the sustainable impact we create through services like: ✅ Shelter that provides safety and stability ✅ Food and Clothing that nourish both body and dignity ✅ Case Management that empowers individuals to break the cycle of poverty ✅ Access to Community Resources that foster independence and long-term success. Giving Tuesday allows us to extend the helping hand that so many of our Guests need to transform their lives. It's about meeting immediate needs and creating opportunities for long-term success. Every donation is an investment in a brighter future for our community. This Giving Tuesday, let's unite to make a lasting difference in the lives of those who need it most. https://lnkd.in/d_67VMjw #GivingTuesday #LongTermImpact #LazarusHouseMinistries #CommunityChange #InvestInTheFuture #CorporateSocialResponsibility #SupportLocal https://lnkd.in/d_67VMjw

😔 Feeling exhausted by everything going on in the world? You’re not alone. It can feel overwhelming at times, like nothing we do really makes a difference. But here’s the truth: *you* are making a difference. Every time you support Family Promise of Greater Wichita—by volunteering, donating, or spreading the word—you are helping children and families right here in our community. Family homelessness often goes unseen, but your involvement helps keep families together, safe, and stably housed. That’s not just a small act—it’s life-changing. By helping one family find their way home, you’re making the future brighter for all of us. If you’ve been feeling like the world is too heavy to change, remember: through organizations like Family Promise, *you* are already making a big impact. One family, one child, one home at a time. 💛 #FamilyPromiseWeek #MakingADifference #BrightFuture #YouMatter #KeepingOurPromise #EveryChildDeservesaHome #HopeChangesTheStory