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What better way to re-acquaint yourself with the Irish weather than participating in a sleep-out? On a more serious note, Ireland is a very different place than the country I left 15 years ago, and has made so much progress across so many economic and societal dimensions. Sadly, addressing homelessness is not one of them, and this is now a much more prevalent issue than it was when I left these shores. As we all know this is a complex issue and in 2024, there are over 14,000 people in homelessness across Ireland, including more than 4,000 children. An organization that is making a meaningful difference in tacking this problem is Focus Ireland. In 2023, Focus Ireland supported 18,000+ people, with 1,100 Households exiting homelessness, and 1,200 additional Households assisted in keeping their home. To help them make an even bigger contribution in the future, I’ll be taking part in a nationwide sleep-out alongside hundreds of others for their ‘Shine A Light’ campaign. This initiative aims to raise essential funds and awareness for the thousands of people, including children and families, who are facing homelessness. If you’d like to support this important cause, please click the below link. Thank you! focusireland's Shine A Light, proudly supported by Bord Gáis Energy. You can sign up to participate in Shine A Light or donate towards my fundraising target on my fundraising page below: https://lnkd.in/dEwhAyzk #SleepOutAgainstHomelessness

Sometimes the best thing that you can give someone is simply, your time. In the spirit of Christmas, I'm supporting Matthew Hook's efforts (below) to raise money for Shelter and matching his offer for 1 hour sessions with me between now and Christmas, with 100% of the fee going to the charity. I'll do prep, a one hour virtual call, and follow up recommendations or reading. So if you're wanting to: ✨ reset for the year ahead and get fresh eyes on your plan ✨ wrestling with a strategic challenge ✨ wanting to shift direction professionally / a mentor session ✨ get an external perspective on a big pitch opportunity or your story ✨ gain expertise on the fashion / beauty / luxury / lifestyle landscape Then get in touch... you can either pay me and I'll donate, or donate to them directly. Either DM me or email on caroline@wearelookup.com And let's make this bigger! If you're able to offer up your own time to help others at Christmas, please do pass this on 🎄 #giving #strategy #consultancy

Last year, 20,200 young Londoners approached their council as homeless and so we commissioned The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) to better understand their experiences - what is working and what needs to change. The report, 'On our side - improving services for young people experiencing homelessness' is a stark insight into the challenges young people face and in accessing support and the pressures councils are under to provide it. There are not quick solutions to these issues but it is important to remember there are solutions if national and local government commit to working alongside charities and young people together. Hopefully this report offers a much needed prompt to start driving change and so ideas for how we might collectively begin to make it happen. Read the full report at https://lnkd.in/d88Y7kZC #GivingPotentialAHome

Let's talk about housing insecurity. 🏠 What does this mean? It means inadequate housing, frequent moves, couch surfing and more. With the soaring cost of rent in the Valley and most individuals living paycheck to paycheck, far too many are just a small financial burden away from losing the roof over their heads. Our Workforce Villages program is bridging the gap and empowering individuals on their journey to self-sufficiency. Our 90-day program offers full-time employed individuals a modern apartment and encourages them to save 70-80% of their income. But that's not all—we also provide personal finance and meal budgeting classes, equipping participants with essential skills for maintaining independence. 💪 Together, we can help individuals secure quality housing, reduce or even eliminate the need for government assistance, and lift up our entire community. 👉 Apply today: If you or someone you know is employed and struggling to find secure housing, apply now at https://buff.ly/49GglCe. 📝 👉 Support our cause: Interested in supporting this and other programs like this? You can donate at https://buff.ly/479DTNY and rest assured that $.91 of every dollar goes directly to these vital programs, allowing you to directly help our community. #StJosephTheWorker #SJW #Nonprofit #HousingSolutions #PhoenixHousing #EmploymentServices #TransformingLives #Donate

**Final Hours Emergency Appeal: Help Jenny Stevens Avoid Homelessness!** **Dear Friends and Supporters,** My name is Lamar Morgan, and I am reaching out with a desperate and heartfelt plea to support my incredible girlfriend, Jenny Stevens. Jenny is a dedicated nurse from Hugo, OK, who is on the brink of losing her home. We have just ONE DAY left to raise $1,100 to cover her overdue rent. Despite our best efforts over the past three months, we have only managed to gather $25 so far. Without your immediate help, Jenny will be homeless by tomorrow. **Our Story:** Jenny and I connected on LinkedIn after she suffered a devastating financial betrayal. Despite the distance between Oklahoma and Florida, our professional relationship grew into a deep, loving bond. We dream of starting a new life together in Tamarac, FL, but we are now facing this critical moment. **The Urgent Need:** Jenny’s situation is critical and time-sensitive. By tomorrow, November 30th, we must raise $1,100 to cover her final rent payment in Hugo, OK. Without this support, she will be left homeless. We are also seeking funds to help her relocate to Tamarac, FL, where she can find stability and hope for the future. **Financial Breakdown:** - **Final Rent Payment in Hugo, OK:** $1,100 (77 donations of $25 each needed) - **Travel to Tamarac, FL:** $600 - **Relocation Costs:** $150 - **Miscellaneous Expenses:** $150 - **Total Amount Needed:** $2,000 **Why Your Help is Crucial:** Jenny has faced unimaginable hardships and desperately needs your support. Your contributions will not only secure her housing but also enable her to start anew in a safer, more stable environment. Every single dollar counts and brings us closer to preventing her from becoming homeless. **How You Can Help:** - **Donate:** Any amount, no matter how small, is deeply appreciated. Please visit b.link/help-Jenny to make a donation. - **Share:** Spread the word within your networks. Every share could lead to a new donor and a life-changing contribution. **Thank You:** For each $25 donation, Jenny and I want to show our gratitude: - **Promotional Support:** If you have a Spotfund campaign, provide us with your campaign message and 12 email addresses. We'll forward your message to those addresses on your behalf. - **AI Assistance:** We'll introduce you to Microsoft Copilot AI Bots and share how they can help transform your business life, including fundraising. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for taking the time to read our story and for your generosity. Together, we can help Jenny avoid homelessness and start a new life in Tamarac, FL. #SaveJenny #HelpJennyNow #FundJennyStevens Lamar Morgan

⏳ Every four minutes, a young person in the UK becomes homeless. That’s over 370 young people every day - 136,000 young people every year. And it’s going to get worse.   As the colder months approach, LandAid is launching the Every Minute Matters campaign aiming to raise £1.36 million, helping thousands of young people facing homelessness. The equivalent of just £1,000 for every young person, these funds will support charities working with young people in crisis, as well as those desperately trying to access move-on and independent accommodation. We’ll also be helping young people find and keep work too.   This is part of our new strategy to #EndYouthHomelessness, but we can’t do it alone. The #PropertyIndustry has a unique opportunity to step up and change lives.   It’s tough for many of us right now, but what those 136,000 young people are facing is a whole different kind of tough.   By supporting LandAid, you’re not just addressing an urgent housing crisis – you’re building long-term solutions that will break the cycle of youth homelessness and provide a better future for our young people.   Get in touch with me or the team at partnerships@landaid.org to find out how you can help. Together, we can ensure no young person is left without a home.   Now is the time to do something extraordinary. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eavKujn8   Alice Lamb, Neil Slater, Gareth Pettit, Tim Hudson Chart. PR Claire Bavister (nee Stone)

What is Vital Signs? 🍂 Vital Signs is an annual publication designed to identify and spotlight issues facing the communities of Milton Keynes (MK). 🍁 The concept of ‘Vital Signs’ was pioneered by the Community Foundations of Canada. The aim is to support local Community Foundations create fairer communities by using evidence-based data and insights into local needs. 🌿 Vital Signs is produced by MK Community Foundation, an independent charity with a mission to connect people with resources, skills and ideas to enrich lives, and to create positive growth for Milton Keynes. 🍃 We use this report to advise individuals, families, and businesses in their philanthropic aims. Enabling them to direct their giving to where it’s needed most and can make the most impact. 🏙 Over the last 10 years Milton Keynes Community Foundation has distributed over £9.8 million in grant funding and provided Voluntary, Community and Cultural Sector organisations with a further £8.6 million of rent subsidies. #Fundingfairness #miltonkeynes #community

A Bed Every Night is a cross-sector, pan-Greater Manchester service that comes from the belief that everyone should have a safe place to stay. It ensures anyone in need, no matter of their status, can access the support. We believe that no one should be without a home. Homelessness should neither be an acceptable, nor an inevitable outcome for people at risk. Thanks to support from people like you and businesses like yours, we can be there for so many people. Just £30 covers the cost of a bed, food and full wrap around support for someone who really needs it. Ready to make a difference? Please consider donating today: https://buff.ly/3uZMvs8 #CSR #SocialValue #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CorporateResponsibility #ESG #SocialImpact #SocImp #ESG #CR #Community

Are you MAD?    After working with charities on their IT and telecoms for a number of years, Stuart noticed a repeat problem where there was insufficient affordable housing for their service users resulting in homelessness, living in shelters, sofa surfing etc.    Let's Make a Difference (MAD) was set up to build a different social housing model where businesses, individuals, and investors could all make a positive impact on their community for generations to come.     Creating a new way of approaching the problem MAD is putting processes and assets in place that will last for generations.    But, they need our support.     Come along to our next meeting to find out how we’re all chipping in to support Stuart 😊    #ReferralMarketing #HousingCrisis  

🌟 Our Reaching Potential report identifies some of the challenges we face in our communities, keeping our children and young people from achieving their potential: - School attainment & participation - Educational inequalities & disadvantaged groups - Employment & job opportunities The report also focuses on how local charities and organisations work within the community to support those in need. Read the full report here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eyTEAbJW #CommunitySupport #EducationalInequality #SocialImpact