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Celebrate the power of radical generosity with us! 💫 Know an organization doing incredible work? Tag them below! Let's amplify the voices of those building movements and creating lasting change. Together, we can turn collective giving into lasting change. #NetaCollab #SocialJustice #CommunityPower #SystemicDisruptors #MarketingForChange

Engaging in grassroots work holds the key to real and lasting change. It forms the foundation for sustainable impact, propelling meaningful progress from the ground up. We're deeply committed to supporting initiatives like Project Kindy that empower communities from within, fostering growth, resilience, and positive transformation. It's remarkable how our support per child provides essential support, giving them the tools, they need to unlock their full potential and pursue their dreams. 🌱 🏫 👨🎓 #GrassrootsChange #SustainableImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #ProgressFromTheGroundUp #EmpowerFromWithin #RealChange #LastingImpact #CommunityResilience #PositiveTransformation #SupportLocalInitiatives #DrivingProgress #GroundUpDevelopment #ChangeMakers #EmpowermentEfforts #CommunityStrength #GrassrootsLeadership #LocalSolutions #BuildingCommunities #EmpowermentJourney #MakingADifference

#16DaysOfActivism is coming to an end soon, but of course our work to tackle #VAWG will continue. Did you know we're partnered with over 60 organisations, meaning that we can create a county-wide, community response to #domesticabuse. Learn more about 16 Days of Activism by reading the latest blog post on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9TyXQ-7

Our Juneteenth 3-Day organizing workshop will feature panel discussions around building communal power, utilizing resources, and celebrating the tenacity of our beloved community. You don't want to miss this FREE event at the Lola from June 14th-16th. This event is tailored to nonprofits and NGOs specializing in Environmental Justice. This three-day event is designed to connect, educate, and empower new and seasoned activists with foundational skills in relational organizing. Workshop topics include the history of the EJ Movement, 1-1 Conversations, House Meetings, and Building Power. Engage in hands-on activities, group discussions, and skill-building exercises to become effective advocates for equity, justice, and sustainability. Be part of something meaningful and important! Did we also mention this is a FREE event!?! Please Note: The 3-day will be a cohort-style workshop with the core of the training taking place on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16. If you have signed up for Saturday, we need to sign you up for Sunday. If you can attend one day, Friday would be the best day to join us for the panel discussion at Paschal’s. Hurry, registration is open now with only 25 spots available! Registration link: https://lnkd.in/e7NmGgZx #JuneteenthWorkshop #CommunityOrganizing #SocialJustice #EnvironmentalJustice #RelationalOrganizing #Activism #Empowerment #Equity #Sustainability #SGFEvents #BuildPower #InclusiveCommunities

Attention clean energy advocates and practitioners, environmental advocates, utilities practitioners, and local and state government/agency employees:  My talented friend and colleague Tanya Paslawski is co-facilitating this July 17 workshop on the importance and implications of community engagement with a special focus on equitable practices. The workshop is part of the Energy (in)Equity series — examining how the energy industry perpetuates systemic and racial injustice, and what participants can do to address injustices through individual and collective policy work. (Note for your calendars: it’s happening on Pacific Time.)

Attention clean energy advocates and practitioners, environmental advocates, utilities practitioners, and local and state government/agency employees:  My talented friend and colleague Tanya Paslawski is co-facilitating this July 17 workshop on the importance and implications of community engagement with a special focus on equitable practices. The workshop is part of the Energy (in)Equity series — examining how the energy industry perpetuates systemic and racial injustice, and what participants can do to address injustices through individual and collective policy work. (Note for your calendars: it’s happening on Pacific Time.)

Are you familiar with pilot projects? 🤔 Amanda and Dawson are the former Co-Executive Directors of Pledges for Change, a youth-led group passionate about transforming the way young people engage in social impact activities. They dig into pilot projects and how to test ideas with a special emphasis on involving #youth voices. 🌟 🚀 Watch the full clip on the Volunteer Lab here: https://bit.ly/3YGiqdJ #volunteertoronto #volunteerlab

San Diego has a rich history of social justice activism.     As San Diego’s largest regional community foundation, San Diego Foundation (SDF) focuses its efforts on identifying and addressing our county’s greatest needs, many of which overlap with racial and social justice issues.     Learn more about how we’re working to accelerate access to economic opportunity and remove barriers that have historically stood in the path of inclusion, making San Diego County a better, stronger and more equitable region.    Learn more about social justice activism in San Diego: https://bit.ly/3XIwTWk     #SocialJustice #Blog #EqualRights

"Reflecting on the power of community in driving positive change. Whether it's lending a helping hand, advocating for important causes, or simply being there for one another, every action contributes to building a stronger, more resilient society. Let's continue to work together, inspire each other, and make a difference in the lives of those around us. #CommunityMatters #MakingADifference #CommunityServices"