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Confession: I like Giving Tuesday 🤯 I don't like it for the flood of posts and endless requests I receive, but because it's a day intentionally indicated to giving any kind or amount of personal resources to each other. ❓ Why should I give? We all have needs. Needing can be scary, especially when we spend each day trying to fulfill our own needs and those of our in-group. However, needing can also be exceptionally companionable when we realize it's what we all have in common. So, in my opinion, you should give something this Giving Tuesday because we all need something. ➕ Additionally, today most places have opportunities to match your donation! You can give the same amount on any other day, but today is the day it will make the most impact. ❓ What should I give? The simple answer is to examine what you have to give. You can give time by volunteering, you can give energy by learning about local causes, you can give items to in-kind donations, and, of course, you can always give money. Giving is an expression of empathy. I like Giving Tuesday because today, there is energy, time, and resources committed to compounding your expression of empathy, which is why today is the day to intentionally give.

You can help save more children's lives, month after month. Become a monthly donor and join a community of supporters who bring hope and healing to our littlest patients. Donating is a powerful way to help CHOP pioneer the breakthroughs those in our care are waiting for. Learn more about how you can make an impact: http://ms.spr.ly/6043cW3X1. #ForBreakthroughs

Inclusive development can be complex to achieve. Read Global Impact's latest article to discover what their charity partners are doing at the community & government levels to make a difference. 💫

Are you, your family or your organization looking for a tangible way to give back to the Ottawa Community? Consider putting together backpacks for children from families in need to begin school on an equal footing with their peers and ready to learn. Why Donate? Empowerment: Every child deserves the tools to learn and thrive. Impact: Your donation directly supports students in need. Community: Together, we can ensure that no child is left behind as the school year begins. https://lnkd.in/g_9TAU8t

By supporting SADD Nation this holiday season, you can play a vital role in helping to impact hundreds of thousands of youth across the country. There is a tremendous need to elevate youth voices on issues affecting them. They have been yelling from the top of the mountains on: ◾ Traffic & Mobility Safety (i.e., addressing #distracteddriving, access to #drivereducation, and advocating for various automobile technology advances) ◾ Health & Mental Health (i.e., increasing #suicideawareness, access to #mentalhealth resources, and the pressures of school, work, extracurricular activities, and home) ◾ Substance Use Prevention (i.e., effects of tobacco & marijuana, addressing the #opioid epidemic, and the relation between mental health and drug use) #SADD is a part of that solution. We give youth more than a voice. We give them a platform to impact themselves and their peers. Through your support, you become part of #SADDNation, a team that will positively educate and inform youth across the country, ultimately helping to #savelives. Join us. www.sadd.org/donate

Ewelina Kowalska’s son Filip was six months old when he was diagnosed with Down’s syndrome. Over the years, she had received lots of support from charities for Filip’s physical, social and emotional needs, but when it came to planning for their financial future, there was nothing. This is her story of how expert advice has helped her plan for her children's future: https://ow.ly/Lau350SAs3f #InvaluableAdvice

What difference does special needs advice make? A world of difference. I met these clients the day before they were due to sign their will, a simple wills and trusts seminar showed them that they were about to take a wrong turn. The right advice at the right time is something every SEND parent deserves. #specialneedsplanning #invaluableadvice

What if you could change a life forever with just one decision? Imagine a world where hope reaches every corner, where lives are transformed for the better. Our inclusive development initiatives are at the heart of this vision, building a future where everyone can thrive. By supporting our mission through your workplace giving program, you become a catalyst for change. Your gift can transform lives and bring hope to those in prison and their families worldwide, leaving a lasting, eternal impact. Be part of something extraordinary. Together, we can create a brighter, more equitable future. https://lnkd.in/eRexu6p4

Would like to try this little experiment.. Imagine what FNE INTERNATIONAL could do with thousands of people chipping in 5 bucks! Imagine a world where a single act of kindness creates a ripple effect. Just $5 can change a life and ignite a chain of generosity. When you donate $5, share our mission with five friends. Those five can each share with five more. In just three steps, that’s 125 people inspired to help. Every $5 donation starts a movement fueled by kindness and hope. Donate $5 today and share it with five friends. Together, we can change lives, one act of kindness at a time. https://lnkd.in/dEQZMMyW

Home-threatening financial issues happen more often and more quickly than you may think. Every year, millions of Coloradans experience home-threatening financial hardships – making our mission more critical and meaningful than ever before: to inspire hope in sustaining homeownership when tragedy strikes. — 🏡 With your support, we can help more families and individuals overcome hardship and save the place they call home. Even a $5 - $10 donation can make an impact. Show your support for homeowners in our community who need a helping hand by donating today: chchelps.org/donate.