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🌍🎁💵Today on #GivingTuesday, would you consider a donation to One Collective to support our work in communities around the world? Following the model Jesus laid out 2000 years ago, we bring people together to help the oppressed so that lives and communities can be transformed. Learn more about our Core Fund via the link in the comments. https://lnkd.in/d-FRzfD3

Over a million Americans are unsure of where they'll sleep each night. What goes through your mind when you walk by a homeless person? Admittedly, I've walked and driven by many homeless people in Chicago. Sometimes giving loose change and most of the time a warm smile and a greeting. After this episode of the AHI Show with Jonathan Kumar, the innovative founder of samaritan, my mindset about the homeless has shifted. Jonathan shares the moving story of Charles, a man whose life was uplifted by Samaritan’s comprehensive support. Jonathan's idea for Samaritan uses special wallets that help people without homes set goals and get the funds they need from people who believe in them. This isn't just about money; it's about connecting people and helping build a community that cares and restoring dignity. Big change starts by combining and making small changes at scale. If this episode inspires you, please be a good samaritan and share it with your network. Watch the episode, the full link is in the comments below. #authenticCommunity #HealthcareInnovation #GoodSamaritan #access

Reunited After 23 Years: A Story of Strength, Family, and village! This powerful story highlights the enduring strength of family bonds and the importance of individualized support in overcoming immense challenges. After 23 years of separation due to family incarceration, child welfare involvement, and various needs, I was finally reunited with my father. Overcoming Obstacles: The journey to reunification wasn't easy. We faced systemic hurdles, mental health needs, substance abuse, poverty, and generational trauma. Yet, with the unwavering support of family, friends, community, and cultural traditions, we showcased our strengths and persevered. Individualized Engagement is Key: Our story underscores the critical role of individualized engagement and culturally competent support in achieving positive outcomes. Unconditional care, respect for natural supports, and a focus on strengths proved to be essential ingredients for healing. Spreading Hope Through Music Matters! #FreedomStandingMusic #NeverGiveUp Spreading Awareness: This post aims to inspire others working in California's child welfare system and around the world. Let's champion the power of family, community, and individualized care in fostering healing and reunification. Call to Action: Share your thoughts and stories of overcoming adversity in the comments below. Let's keep the conversation going about strengthening families and communities!

📣 New Episode Alert! 📣 🎙️ Episode Title: A Compassionate Move: The Story Behind Safe Moves for Seniors, with Jill Yesko Diana, CPO®, CPPO Discover how Jill's remarkable journey from running a successful organizing business to founding the nonprofit Safe Moves for Seniors is making a real difference in the lives of older adults. 🚚 Jill shares heartwarming stories of helping seniors transition from unsafe living conditions to secure, supportive environments and emphasizes the power of community and volunteerism. 🤝❤️ Highlights from this episode: 🔸 The motivation behind founding Safe Moves for Seniors 🔸 Personal stories, including relocating a senior named Fanny to a safer home 🔸 How you can get involved as a volunteer, no matter where you are 🔸 The critical role of safety and support in their relocation efforts 💡 Tune in and be inspired by Jill’s dedication and learn how you can contribute to making a difference in the lives of seniors in need. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/duEkuVT6 Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eqt-GnZR 📲 Visit Safe Moves for Seniors: https://lnkd.in/e56JFvpf Don't forget to share this episode with your family and friends who care about aging well and making an impact! 💬✨ #BoomerBanter #SafeMovesForSeniors #AgingWell #Volunteer #CommunityImpact #RealTalk #SeniorLiving #Inspiration

My personal philanthropy has a primary focus on the human rights of children and young people. Which is understandable when you hear my own story of childhood abuse and neglect. I strongly believe that every child deserves to be loved, safe and able to thrive, no matter where they were born. I also believe that this is the responsibility of the whole community - not just the biological parents. That is why I chose to apply to be a Trustee for Hope and Homes for Children and it was an absolute honour to be selected for this huge responsibility. As such, I have had the privilege to see the positive results of their incredible work, but there is so much more to be done. Sadly, at least 5.4million children are currently separated from their families, shut away inside orphanages, and staggeringly 80% are not even orphans. Orphanages are not the safe place we have been led to believe by decades of well meaning charity work and philanthropy. It is well researched and demonstrated that orphanages expose children to abuse, trafficking, and physical and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime. 📖🔬here is just one study https://lnkd.in/ejxvhEk7 No child should end up in an orphanage. There is ALWAYS a better solution. Today is the UN #InternationalDayofFamilies and this marks the launch of HHC’s campaign #BacktoFamily. It’s an incredible and well thought out campaign, using #AI to protect the rights of children. What can you do to help get children out of harms way today - i’ve made an easy list below (with a little help from the team at HHC) 🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐🧐 💛 Please share this poignant message from Kristin Scott Thomas 💛 Sign the petition www.backtofamily.org 💛 Donate https://lnkd.in/eJDgcu8R  💛 Attend one of HHC’s fab events https://lnkd.in/eH8BbyPT  💛 Challenge yourself and fundraise as a bonus! https://lnkd.in/eH8BbyPT  💛 Follow HHC and share their posts on social media - this is a social movement to protect the rights of the most vulnerable children 💛 Join their mailing list to stay up to date https://lnkd.in/efzc4dAz At the very least I encourage you to take a look at their website and learn more about the harmful effects of orphanages, what the alternative is and how #philanthropy has a catalytic role to play in this social movement https://lnkd.in/egzS5ua5 ‼️Philanthropy should be about learning, so if you have been funding an orphanage and want to learn what you can do to help those children please get in touch with me today xx ‼️ #BackToFamily #socialmovement #artificialintelligence #AIforgood https://lnkd.in/edyeVuQr

…🥂In this episode of Savvy Wife Savvy Life, we confront the paradox of wealth and poverty in California, where homelessness is normalized despite the state's affluence. We explore how tax dollars intended for solutions often fall short, leaving children and families on the streets or in cars. We empower listeners to challenge this status quo through informed voting, advocacy for systemic change, and understanding legal rights when social services fail. Additionally, we discuss the steps to start a nonprofit focused on empowering women and children facing financial instability and homelessness, emphasizing mission clarity, research, partnerships, and sustainable practices. Together, we aim to break the cycle, redefine prosperity, and create a more inclusive and compassionate society for all Californians💛 #savvywifesavvylife #thesavvycircle #thesavvylifestylelounge #lifestyle #podcast #podcasting

This week, I'm highlighting my own nonprofit clients, past and present, who can benefit from your holiday donations in their world-changing work. First up, my old employer, Community Solutions, Inc.! As we prepare for a new administration in Washington, it's more important than ever to lift up evidence-based solutions to homelessness at both the individual level (like Housing First) and the systems level (like multi-agency teams and by-name, real-time data). Many communities across the country are making progress on homelessness, despite the prominent narrative that everything is falling apart, but that progress is fragile and it can be undone if we stop listening to the experts, including people who have experienced homelessness, and doing the things that work. I love these 6 video vignettes about the ways that communities are actually solving homelessness, told by those on the frontlines of this crucial work. If you're still looking for places to make a holiday donation, you can donate to Community Solutions at www.cmtysolutions.org or even use their network map to find a local organization in your own community. #homelessnessissolvable #untilwereallhome

💠 Join Our Monthly Monarch Program Today! 💠 By joining SYTT's Monthly Monarch Program, you can play a significant role in providing vital, consistent support that assists us in offering unwavering assistance to domestic violence survivors. Your commitment helps sustain our programs and strengthens the foundation of our mission. We are profoundly grateful to everyone who has supported and continues to support our cause. As a Monthly Monarch, you'll receive exclusive perks, including: 📬  Insider's Newsletter: Gain access to our behind-the-scenes updates, giving you an inside look at our transformative work and how your contributions are making a difference. 🤝 Unique Partnership Opportunities: Enjoy access to extraordinary partnership opportunities available only to our monthly donors. Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations committed to making a positive change. 📖 Monthly Survivor Stories: Receive inspiring and informative stories directly from the survivors we support. These powerful narratives highlight the resilience and strength of individuals overcoming domestic violence, showcasing the real impact of your donations. But that's not all! Our Monthly Monarchs also enjoy special merchandise perks: 🎉 Exclusive Discounts and Merchandise: Show your support with pride! Receive discounts on our merchandise, including stickers and magnets, so you can proudly display your commitment to our cause. By joining our Monthly Monarch Program, you're not just donating; you're becoming a pivotal part of our community, driving meaningful change and supporting survivors every step of the way 💜 🔗 Click the link to learn more and become a Monthly Monarch today: https://lnkd.in/gCvc4fDb #SYTT #SpeakYourTruth #BeTheChange #Community #DomesticViolenceAwareness #Donate #Empowerment #EmpowerSurvivors #GetInvolved #GiveBack #Impact #JoinUs #MakeADifference #MonthlyGiving #Nonprofit #NonprofitOrganization #Philanthropy #SocialGood #Support #SupportOurMission #SupportSurvivors #SurvivorStories

HOPE is Homeless. Hope is an unexpected hand for a stranger. Home is not just a roof, home is a place where you feel comfortable and secure. Once you help yourself you can help others. Help is growing. To get out one person of the streets in 6-12 months, it gets 30 people to meet one hour/week to stranger that they don’t know. Some people get out of the streets because of the government helps, but they need a job. Is where #HomelessEntrepreneur is focus. Is not just putting a roof over their heads, is about giving them the #opportunity of being active citizens, turning availabilities into assets, turning donations into deposits, that they may give back to other people to get off the streets. Housing first is a great way to be able to focus on their lives, but they need a job. 35% of the them are #homeless because the lost their jobs. #Hope is working, getting off the streets and being able to get involved in the society. Talent can change our/their lives. Yesterday our friend Andrew Funk started #thegreatwalk. A Fundraising Campaign to raise awareness & end global homelessness. “The Great Walk,” is a 150 km walk to give a voice and presence to the 150 million homeless individuals worldwide: Every kilometer they walk represents 1 million people made of potential experiencing homelessness. The upcoming Great Walk will culminate in a sleep out, coinciding with the XXXIII Olympic Summer Games in Paris, France. Their aim is to inspire individuals affected by homelessness and their future support network through their commitment to ending homelessness, so they can connect the two groups faster and ultimately speed up the process of ending their state of homelessness. Hope is an unexpected hand for a stranger. https://lnkd.in/dcFqykU2

#Thankful to David Sanders, Executive Director, OAR of Tompkins County, for sharing his insights and expertise in our latest "Conversations with Clear Impact" client video interview! In this interview, David discusses the power of data-driven decision-making and performance measures in transforming community services and tackling complex issues like homelessness, recidivism, unemployment, food insecurity, and racial disparities. Watch it now to gain valuable insights on the importance of partnerships, transparent reporting, and the human-centered approach in achieving impactful outcomes. Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/evXTJmNK