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YMCAs...Keeping Halloween Safe AND Fun For Families Trunks, Treats, and Total Peace of Mind Across the U.S., YMCAs are more than fitness centers—they’re community hubs. This Halloween, many are hosting Trunk-or-Treat events, where families gather in decorated parking lots to enjoy a safe, fun night. Parents, kids, and neighbors come together to celebrate in a secure space without the traffic concerns of traditional trick-or-treating. Started in the '90s, Trunk-or-Treat has grown into a beloved tradition. With cars decked out for the occasion, kids can wander among superheroes, princesses, and ghosts to collect treats without worrying about busy streets. The YMCA makes it easy for families to celebrate together while putting safety first. Beyond Halloween, YMCAs serve communities year-round.  It is why it’s our mission to help Ys leverage their real estate to align with community needs, empowering them to evolve facilities, increase memberships, and stay financially sustainable. For an organization with 180 years of impact, it's a powerful way to expand and continue serving the communities who count on them. #TrunkOrTreat #YMCA #CommunityBuilding #HalloweenSafety #FamilyFun #BuildingStrongerCommunities #Gro #GroDev

The holiday season is perfect for creating magical family moments and teaching kids valuable lessons like teamwork and creativity. Here are some simple ways to include them in the festive preparations: 1. Decorate Together – Let them hang ornaments, place candles, or set up holiday displays to spark their creativity. 2. Fun Wrapping – Give them wrapping supplies to create their own beautifully wrapped gifts. 3. Bake Together – Get them involved in mixing, decorating, or even holding a mini-baking contest. 4. Make Handicrafts – Help them craft unique decorations like paper snowflakes or painted ornaments. 5. Plan Traditions – Let them pick a Christmas movie or suggest new family traditions to try. 6. Teach the Joy of Giving – Involve them in donating toys or creating cards for neighbors. 7. Create a Countdown – Make a simple advent calendar or countdown chart to build excitement. This season is all about connection and joy. At Momat4ty, we’re here to help you balance parenting and festive fun. Let’s create lasting memories together! 🎄✨ Happy Holidays! #FamilyHolidayFun #KidsInvolved #ChristmasMagic #MomLife #HolidayPrep #Momat4ty

"With Halloween only a few weeks away, the holiday season is just about here! This time of year can be particularly overwhelming, especially if you're hosting guests and planning holiday parties. If you haven't decorated for Halloween yet, spend some time this week digging in your storage closet and gathering all of your decorations so they're organized and accessible. You can do the same for upcoming holidyas. If there are any decorations or gift wrap that you no longer want, throw them away or donate them to someone who would use these items. It's easy to go from having only a few decorations and a handful of wrapping paper to MANY decorations and rolls of wrapping paper if you don't go through these items enough! 😳 What works for you when planning for the holidays? Check out my blog post if you're looking for additional ideas: https://lnkd.in/ewwpXgqG #thesustainableorganizer #sustainable #climatechange #sustainableorganizer #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainablelifestyle #sustainablehome #sustainablelife #gogreen #savetheplanet #plasticfree #reducereuserecycle #bethechange #climateaction #ecofriendly

HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻🧟♂️🧛♂️🧙♀️🧝♀️ Your DMAA team wishes you, your communities, teams, and families a **SAFE** and Happy Halloween! We wanted to share some tips for **FUN** trick or treating in multifamily communities to keep the communities safe for all and enjoyable for the kiddies. If your community is participating in fun trick or treating events be sure to use: 1️⃣ - FOAM JACK O'LANTERNS & FLAMELESS CANDLES: While fun, burning candles in carved pumpkins can be a fire hazard. Recommending foam Jack O’Lanterns with flameless candles lets your residents enjoy the holiday without the risk of fire. If your community does not allow candles, this is a great tip to share with residents so they are not tempted to break the rules. Take the foam Jack O’Lanterns to the next level by incorporating LED lights that flicker like real candles. This creates a more authentic look while maintaining safety. You can also encourage residents to personalize their Jack O’Lanterns with paint or permanent markers, fostering a sense of community as everyone displays their unique creations. 2️⃣ - KEEP THE LIGHTS ON: You might want to keep your property lights on a little later this week for your residents coming home later at night. Lights help decrease the risk of falls, as well as deter crime. On top of keeping lights on for safety, consider organizing a communal area where residents can gather, share Halloween stories, or enjoy a movie night. This not only enhances the sense of community but also provides a safe and controlled environment for celebrating, especially for younger children or families who prefer not to go door-to-door. 3️⃣ - POST YOUR PROPERTY RULES: Especially if you have rules in the lease for Halloween, you’ll want to clearly post these on your property to remind residents of things like noise ordinances, trash rules, and general behavior. 4️⃣ - TEXT RESIDENTS SAFETY ALERTS: This Halloween, invest in your residents’ safety by texting them regular safety alerts (any news from the neighborhood, or reminders about property rules). Stay safe and have fun! #DMAA #WeAreFamily #HappyHalloween #Halloween2024 #TrickOrTreating #AllTreatsNoTricks

Very proud of my daughter Sofia’s #ServiceProject benefiting the #Blackfeet #NativeAmerican #Tribe in #Montana . She needs just a little bit more to reach her goal! Please consider supporting her cause by donating and clicking on the link below. Many #BlackfeetTribe students do not have the ability to buy a #Halloween costume due to: 1) financial hardship; 2) closest retail stores are hundreds of miles away; and 3) tribe members do not have mailboxes, so the adult in the multifamily household has to go to the post office which is very far away. Providing #Halloween costumes to poor children in a rural community can serve many important purposes, including: 1) promoting inclusion and participation; 2) offering joy, fun and equal opportunities; 3) community building; 4) encouraging creativity and imagination; 5) reducing social and economic stigmas; 6) creating memories; and 7) strenghtening community bonds. On the #Blackfeet Reservation, unemployment is over 10% and of those who work, 70% of those are employed to work for the tribal or federal government. Opportunities are extremely limited. The literacy rate among the #Blackfeet students when compared to their peers in Montana is extremely low, well below the 40th percentile of children in the 5th grade read at grade level. Please consider donating today! #BrowningElementary #WestminsterChristianSchool #Service #NativeAmericans

Update on the New Orleans Red Dress Run Transphobic Facebook post controversy: they have now changed the website and put their page back up! Let's discuss and review the problematic issues from what was previously published and compare that to what they put up now. Also in the first live stream we discussed the formation of Red Dress Run & Hash House Harriers via colonialism. Today we will follow that up with why I don't believe the fact that Red Dress Run is "for charity" is a reason to sweep the transphobia under the rug, especially considering this is a result of colonialism utilizing colonialism to excuse colonialism. https://lnkd.in/gf88hp9T

Community and neighbourhood Safety: A priority 👻🎃 It was fantastic to see local councils like those in Menora, WA, stepping up last week to make Halloween safer and more enjoyable for kids and families. 🧡 ... DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THOSE BEES 🐝 🐝 For several years now, thoughtful traffic management has turned Trick-or-Treat hotspots into community-friendly, fun, and - importantly - safer events. 🛑 Yet, according to a US study a few years ago, Halloween can be one of the riskiest nights for pedestrians, especially children, with fatal traffic accidents spiking on October 31st. 🚗⚠️ While some areas we drove through had well-organised safety measures, I later saw young kids, some as young as 5, navigating busy 4-lane roads to reach the festivities. This contrast really highlights why pedestrian safety and community support matter - not only for big events like Halloween but year-round. 🚶♂️🍬 Whether or not you’re a fan of Halloween, these kinds of gatherings are rare and valuable. They give people a chance to get outside, connect, take a few extra steps, and, yes, indulge in a little sugar! 🍫 Let’s keep supporting councils and communities that prioritise safe, walkable spaces where we can celebrate together. 🎉🚶🏿♀️🚲 #WalkableCommunities #PedestrianSafety #LiveableCities

Want your pet to love their Halloween costume? Read our guide on how to use positive reinforcement to make costume time fun and stress-free. Let's make sure your pet enjoys the spooky season comfortably. #SocialPetworking #HappyPetsHappyHomes #KPACTP #ClickerTraining #HalloweenPets #ForceFreeTraining #CostumeReady #PetsHalloweenCostumes

🎃 Halloween Safety Tips for Families 🎃 Here at K-Line, we care about our community and want to share some tips to ensure a fun and secure Halloween for everyone. 1.       Costume Safety: Choose costumes that are bright and visible. Consider adding reflective tape to ensure kids are seen by drivers. Masks can obstruct vision, so opt for face paint instead. 2.       Trick-or-Treating Together: Encourage families to go out together. Set a safe route in well-lit neighborhoods and establish a meeting point in case anyone gets separated. 3.       Road Awareness: Remind children to look both ways before crossing the street and to use sidewalks whenever possible. Parents should supervise their kids while crossing. 4.       Candy Check: Always check candy before letting kids indulge. Discard any unwrapped or suspicious treats to ensure safety. 5.       Emergency Contacts: Equip kids with an emergency contact and teach them how to reach an adult if they feel unsafe. At K-Line, we believe in community safety and hope these tips help make your Halloween a joyful occasion. Let’s celebrate responsibly! Wishing everyone a spooky, safe, and fun Halloween! 🎉👻 #HalloweenSafety #CommunityCare #FamilyFun #KLine