YMCA Fairthorne Group’s Post

Here's a little bit of a different #SafetyTopic -- Water Safety. It's pool, lake, and beach season, and taking a swim is a great way to cool off. But water needs to be respected! This summer, take steps to make sure your loved ones -- especially kids -- are safe in and around the water. In my years with the Y, some of the key things we talked about when it comes to water safety are: 🙋♂️Make sure kids know they need to ask permission before getting in the water. Make it a habit. The child gets permission, and an adult is aware! 👀 While all adults should be paying attention, consider creating shifts with designated "Water Watchers." His or her job is to watch the summer fun like a hawk with no distractions. 📵 Put your phone down! Especially the Water Watcher. 💦 Don't just watch: Get in! Model safe behavior in and around water! 🏊♀️ And finally, the best way to keep kids safe around water is to enroll in swim lessons. The Y (YMCA) invented swim lessons, and there are Ys in communities across the country. Many (Most? All?) provide support for families to participate in programs like swim lessons, even if they are struggling financially. And if you're an adult who can't swim, The Y offers adult swim lessons as well! Will you commit to being a Water Watcher this summer? #watersafety #summertime

In today's fast-paced and often isolating world, it's easy to feel disconnected from those around us. But community is more than just a nice-to-have - it's a vital necessity for our well-being and happiness. In recent times, we've faced unprecedented challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic uncertainty, and social isolation. Amidst these challenges, it's more important than ever to have a strong sense of community to turn to. Community provides us with a sense of belonging, support and connection. It gives us a platform to share our experiences, learn from others, and find comfort in times of need. When we're part of a community, we feel seen, heard, and valued. Moreover, community has the power to bring people together, foster empathy and understanding, and create positive change in our lives and the world around us. So let's prioritise community building and nurturing the connections that make us stronger. Let's come together, support each other, and build a brighter future for all. Join us in celebrating the importance of community and let's make a difference!

A little lighthearted humor today... But seriously. If you run an organization with a substantial budget and are getting featured in prominent media, standing on the red carpet in formalwear, rubbing elbows with philanthropists, and being endorsed and winning awards for your conservation work... Pay the people who are making you famous. (This, from a person who holds two voluntary positions and does a ton of pro bono work -- for orgs that need it). https://lnkd.in/g9mkhFmA #volunteering not #extraction #nonprofits #PayWorkers #equity

Your schools need YOU!!👍🏽. An insightful article about the role & requirements of dedicated & impactful school Governors that’s are required NOW!! (Message me for details about foundation Governor roles required at a Catholic primary school in NW London…) 😀

What if Olympic Angels didn't exist? 🛑 Hundreds of children and dozens of fostering families would be unsupported -> 🛑 Kids would get moved off of the Olympic Peninsula because of a lack of available foster homes... away from their school, community, friends, church, their library, and all of the familiar places, smells, and sounds that they know. 50% of foster homes close within their first year. But Love Box volunteers increase the support and stability of caregivers, decreasing the number of children moving from home to home.⁠ ⁠ The more stability a child in foster care has, the better their outcomes. You can be a part of creating a supported, consistent home for children experiencing foster care. 🧡⁠ ⁠ Learn more or submit a volunteer application to be a part of community-supported foster care: olympicangels.org/lovebox #foster #fostercare #fostercarecommunity #fostercarenonprofit #lovebox #daretodream #mentor #volunteer #olympicpeninsula #changethestats #community #nonprofit #donate #portangeles #portangelespubliclibrary #porttownend #sequim #stability #placementstability

O poder de brincar. Por que ao longo da vida vamos perdendo esse poder? The power of play. Why do we lose this power throughout our lives? #ThePowerofPlay #SocialResponsibility #accessibility #design #creativity #childhood #adulthood #userexperience #servicedesign #userresearch #LocalCommunities 

The countdown is on - 10 more days! Auckland Foundation annual contestable granting rounds for 2024 are opening on the 22nd of July for three weeks. Head over to our grants page for more information on the eligibility requirements along with some FAQ's. A reminder that if you received a grant last year, you will need to fill out your accountability report if you haven't already, before you can apply this year. #community #giving #granting #philanthropy #grassroots #communityfoundation #auckland #aucklandfoundation #generosity Community Foundations of Aotearoa New Zealand

On AZ Gives Day, let's make an impact together for children and youth in foster care! Being in foster care is hard enough for a child. Childhood activities, like going to summer camp, allows them to simply be like every other kid. By donating to Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, you can transform the life of a child in foster care. Give today at azgives.org/affcf. #ArizonaGivesDay #AZGivesDay #AFFCF #azffcf #fostercare #childhoodactivities #KeystoSuccess #postsecondaryprograms #affcf40thanniversary #40yearsofimpact #youwinkidswin

How Volunteering in Schools Can Make a Huge Difference Discover the power of volunteering in schools and how it can help prevent school shootings. Join us as we discuss the impact of community involvement and holding the government accountable. Let's work together to create a safer environment for our children. #VolunteeringInSchools #PreventingSchoolShootings #CommunityInvolvement #GovernmentAccountability #SafeSchools #ChildProtection #EducationMatters #BuildingASaferFuture #CreatingChange #CommunityResponsibility #Republican #Democrat #GOP #CAGOP #SerpaforCongress #FYP #foryoupage #CA39 #Riverside #Perris #JurupaValley #MorenoValley #Congress #California #Unite

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