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First Step's Giving Day is back next Tuesday 7 May! On this special day, all donations will be matched by our generous major donors until we hit our target of $30,000. What that means is that for every dollar YOU donate, THEY will match it - DOUBLE the donation, DOUBLE the impact! How good is that? May 7 is also International Harm Reduction Day so save the date, spread the word and support First Step's life-saving work! Watch this space for more details over the next few days! #FirstStep #LifeWithAddiction #HarmReduction #IHRD24 @InternationalHarmReductionDay First Step Legal

Wondering what matching donations means? It's simple: when you donate to Majengo, your gift is doubled by a generous supporter. That means your impact is instantly multiplied, helping us provide for the Majengo children and meet their critical needs! Donate today and double your support! 🌟 #MatchingDonations

Did you know over 500 million pounds goes unclaimed in gift aid every year? Today we're shining a light on one of the easiest possible ways to help MHA: simply saying yes to Gift Aid when you donate. Gift Aid makes a massive difference to MHA and to the local people we support - you're essentially giving us free money! Who doesn't like the sound of that? How does Gift Aid work?  💰 Gift Aid allows charities to claim an additional 25% back from the government whenever you donate.  💰This means that for every £1 you donate MHA get an extra £25p and it's no cost to you! What do you need to do? 💰 Just say yes to Gift Aid when asked and fill in some details - that's it! 💰 For bonus points - if you're fundraising for us, remember to remind your friends and family how important Gift Aid is.

#GiveDeKalbCounty is just 3 WEEKS away, with mail-in donations starting next week on April 18! Learn more about this 24-hour day of giving (and how your gift goes even further, thanks to the bonus pool!) at givedekalbcounty.org. Check out CASA's profile while you're there! #ChangeAChildsStory

Do you know how Gift Aid can boost your charity's income? 🌟 Ensure you claim on every eligible donation. Not sure if you're fully utilizing Gift Aid? Come and talk to us for expert guidance! #CharityBoost 👉🏻fairfaxtaxaccounts.com

Do you know what #GiftAid is? It's a simple way to increase your donation by 25%—at no extra cost to you! In these tough financial times, Gift Aid has made a huge difference, helping us boost our income and make a bigger impact. Over the past two years, Gift Aid has accounted for over 10% of our annual donation income! 💛 This #GiftAidAwarenessDay, will you pledge to tick the Gift Aid box next time you donate?✅ It’s a small step that makes a BIG difference! #TickTheBox #GiftAidAwarenessDay

🛒 Shopping? Turn your clicks into donations! 💪 Did you know you can support Every Month while doing your everyday shopping? Through easyfundraising, brands will donate to us when you shop online - at NO extra cost to you! How it works: - Sign up via link in bio - Shop at your fave places (7,000+ including John Lewis, Argos, Just Eat!) - The brands donate to us automatically! ✨ It's like magic - you shop, they donate, periods get less painful for those in need! 🩸 #EveryMonth #PeriodPoverty #EasyFundraising #ShopForGood #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference P.S. Already signed up? You're a star! 🌟 Share this post to spread the word!

Please help. Earlier this week, I visited Parliament with some brilliant parent campaigners. They were there to speak to the Disability Minister and MPs about how to make life more affordable for families with disabled children. Their message was clear. - Make it easier for carers to work, by providing good school support and childcare for disabled children. - Value unpaid care more highly in the benefits system. - Give every parent carer a benefits check, and train DWP staff better. - End the injustice of families being locked out of their own savings. - Put families with disabled children - who live in some of the poorest housholds in Britain - at the heart of the government's child poverty strategy. We can and must do better. If you agree, please consider supporting our lifeline appeal. This week, your donations will be doubled, and that means we can support more amazing parent-led campaigns like this one, and give families the specialist financial information and advice they need. https://lnkd.in/eBdJPEHc

The fourth point in this list by Anna Bird financial advisers should be aware of. It is crucial. Financial advisers can help more families with disabled children avoid the trap of being locked out of Junior ISAs or Child Trust Funds. My three key asks would be that we: 👉 Identify SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) individuals within the family EARLY in the advice process 👉Understand the implications of savings held in a SEND young person's name, once they turn 18 (it comes down to Access, Risk and Means-tested benefits) 👉Educate and guide families around these issues so that they can make an informed decision about whether to save, how to save and how to avoid the traps. It is often a rude shock for parents when a child turns 18 to find out that they cannot access savings. It's a rude shock because parents are not aware of the implications. Let's build this into the advice process. SENDA

🚨 Urgent Need Alert: Help Us Fill the Gap! 🚨 So far, 21 out of our 52 partners have already submitted their core product orders for next Thursday's distribution day. But here's the challenge: we need to support 517 children with size six diapers and 330 kids with pull-ups—items that are often not donated and must be purchased to meet our monthly needs. Each child will receive 25 size 6 diapers or 25 pull-ups. When bought by the pallet, these cost about 25 cents each. To meet this month's demand, we need to raise $5,294.25 for these essential items. Unlike many other programs, diaper banks in Wisconsin receive no state or federal funding. We're able to provide these crucial supplies thanks to the generosity of individual donors, grants, sponsorships, and corporate contributions. How You Can Help: Donate: Every dollar counts and makes a huge difference. https://lnkd.in/gf9NrReG Share: Spread the word to help us reach more people who can contribute. Sponsor: Consider becoming a sponsor or partnering with us to make a lasting impact. Together, we can ensure every child gets the care they need. Thank you for your continued support and generosity! 💙 #DiaperBank #SupportFamilies #CommunityStrength #DonateNow #EveryDollarCounts