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Builtin Investments Co-founders Jeremiah Hatch and Lubbock Smith are partnering with former National Football League (NFL) star Michael Crabtree brought meals to families in need during Thanksgiving.

9+ buildings by year’s end = 9+ days of giving back. 🙌 This is Day 2, celebrating Building 2 with 8 hours of drywalling at Habitat for Humanity. 🏠 It’s not just about the deals we close—it’s about the communities we build. 💪 What’s your favorite way to give back? Let’s inspire each other. ✨ #GivingBack #HabitatForHumanity #RealEstateWithPurpose #BuildingBetterCommunities"

#CoopFortnight celebrates how co-operatives offer an altogether different way to do business. Meet Homebaked Community Land Trust in Liverpool, set up by a group of Anfield and Everton locals who came together in response to failed top-down regeneration. 🤝 They’re behind an ambitious multi-use community property development project – and their other great work includes putting on community events and supporting local businesses and start-ups that address local needs.   🏚️ They’ve also embarked upon another ambitious project, The Cosy Homes Club, which aims to empower local people to ‘retrofit’ their homes to make them more comfortable and cheaper to run. 💡 “It’s about energy efficiency for all,” said Zero Carbon Neighbourhoods Project Lead Rachael Branton. “We’re investigating how we can achieve an efficient roll out of whole-house retrofit in Anfield and Everton, in a way that doesn’t leave anyone behind.” 💻 To that end, Homebaked CLT has been conducting research and has held training, talks and workshops on subjects including carbon literacy and DIY draft excluding.    🙋 “We’re working towards building a group of people in the area who have the knowledge and enthusiasm to work together to create change in their housing. It needs to come from the people in the area – we are aiming to create the conditions that allow people to do that.”   ✊ Want to see more grassroots community empowerment like this? Back our Call for #CoopGrowth: https://buff.ly/4eHtCN3 #community #communitypowered #communityowned #cooperative #cooperatives #homebakedclt

The most recent Outdoor Participation Trends Report tells us that outdoor recreation in the U.S. has continued to grow, but the industry has more work to do in terms of participant diversity. NRF grantees are meeting this need through their work dismantling barriers to outdoor recreation for youth across the country. #OutdoorFoundation #OutdoorIndustryAssociation #youthrecreation #outdoorrecreation #diversityoutdoors https://lnkd.in/gR-6KzKQ

Diveheart has just helped bring adaptive scuba and scuba therapy to Salt Lake City Utah. Since 2001 Diveheart has helped start up over 50 other nonprofits around the world and Just Breath Adaptive Scuba in Salt Lake City is the latest 501 C3 that now is able to help individuals with disabilities using the Diveheart adaptive scuba training program. Read More: https://lnkd.in/gRk5K3Kv #Divheart #ScubaTherapy #ScubaDiving #MemberNews #Chamber630

In 2019, Heritage Fund launched the Areas of Focus initiative, aimed at supporting regions with significant heritage potential that had historically received less funding. As this five-year commitment comes to an end in 2024, we created three videos for them focused on Newham, Enfield and Brent to celebrate the achievements and partnerships that have emerged. These videos were be showcased at celebratory events organised by the Heritage Fund in February and March 2024, featuring key stakeholders and grantees who have benefited from their support. Project Goals: * Highlighting Achievements: Showcasing the work and partnerships in each Area of Focus. * Community Engagement: Bringing heritage to life through the perspectives of grantees. * Versatile Content: Using a mixture of existing footage and new interviews to create impactful videos.
 Our strategic approach ensures that each video not only celebrates the success of the Areas of Focus initiative but also serves as a valuable tool for promoting heritage in these regions. #BirdLime #HeritageFund #AreasOfFocus #CaseStudy #VideoProduction #CommunityImpact #StrategicInitiatives

We are pleased to launch Phase 2 of the Craft Futures Fund, continuing our commitment to supporting Western North Carolina’s craft artists and organizations after Hurricane Helene. Two opportunities are now available: WNC Recovery Grants
- $5,000 or $10,000 unrestricted grants for regional craft organizations to help stabilize and rebuild. https://lnkd.in/gKAunyHB WNC Craft Futures Cohort
- $10,000 grants for approximately 35 regional craft artists; A group exhibition at the Center for Craft; A 6-month cohort experience focused on rebuilding artistic practices and peer-to-peer mutual aid. 4 Cohort artists will also receive 6 months of free studio space in our Ideation Lab, with priority given to those who lost studios. https://lnkd.in/e7vktrtN Applications are now open. Deadline: January 13, 2025 —visit the links above to learn more. Photo by David Huff #CraftFuturesFund #CraftMatters #TogetherWNC #centerforcraft 

$10,000 KFC Foundation Nonprofit Health and Well-Being grant, Due: 05/31/2024 https://lnkd.in/gkQi-buT Health and Well-Being Supported in U.S. Communities KFC Foundation: Kentucky Fried Wishes Application deadline: Applications are accepted quarterly. The upcoming application window, focused on health and well-being, is open from May 1 to 31, 2024. Grant amount: Up to $10,000 Description: Through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program, the KFC Foundation will award up to $1 million total to 100 nonprofit organizations in the United States. Twenty-five grants will be awarded per quarterly cycle. The remaining quarterly cycles for 2024 focus on the following areas: improving health and well-being (open for application in May 2024), including efforts such as mobile health clinic creation, playground improvements, domestic violence shelter upgrades, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities; expanding access to food and shelter (open for application in July 2024), including efforts such as food pantry remodels, community garden creation, building repairs and renovations, and beautification of community space; and caring for the environment and animals (open for application in September 2024), including efforts such as permanent wildlife conservation exhibits, a new vehicle for a mobile vet clinic, and park improvements. (The application window focused on empowering through education and training was open in February 2024.) Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate or chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit their surrounding community. Application Window: May 1-31 Final determinations made within 60 days of submission deadline. Examples: · Mobile health clinic creation · Playground improvements · Domestic violence shelter upgrades · Accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Securing natural lands and creating spaces for nature-based learning programs requires a multifaceted approach involving community engagement, strategic partnerships, and sustainable practices. 🌳Securing Natural Lands 1. Conservation Easements 2. Land Trusts 3. Government Grants and Funding 4. Community Fundraising 5. Corporate Sponsorships 🌳Creating Natural Learning Spaces 1. Outdoor Classrooms 2. Trails and Pathways 3. Native Plant Gardens 4. Habitat Restoration Projects 5. Collaborations with Environmental Organizations 6. Curriculum Development 🌳Engaging the Community 1. Volunteer Programs 2. Educational Workshops 3. Public Awareness Campaigns By implementing these strategies, we can ensure the preservation of natural lands and the development of enriching educational spaces that foster a deep connection with the environment for generations to come.

Funding success for Stromness Community Development Trust with £138,054 awarded for the purchase of the Stromness Community Centre. The Stromness Community Centre was initially highlighted as a priority by the community during the ‘What’s Next for Stromness’ consultations, this led to the Trust investigating the possibility of community ownership. The process began in 2022, with funding for the feasibility study and conceptual designs awarded by Scottish Land Fund Stage 1, Orkney Islands Council Community Development Fund and Community Led Local Development Fund. Kristopher Bevan Bevan, Chair, Stromness Community Development Trust, said “Stromness Community Development Trust is delighted to have secured a Scottish Land Fund grant to purchase Stromness Community Centre. The community centre is a vital asset for a range of community groups. We want to develop and improve the centre to provide a fit for purpose facility which will support existing Community Centre users as well as welcome new users, activities and events.”