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🌟 Happy National Philanthropy Day! 🌟 Being a philanthropist isn’t just for the wealthy—it’s about giving back in ways that matter to you! Whether it’s time, resources, or skills, every contribution can make a difference. Here are a few ways you can practice philanthropy and create positive change: 🤲 Volunteer Your Time: Time is one of the most valuable things you can give! From mentoring a student to helping at a local shelter, your presence makes an impact. 💡 Share Your Skills: Have expertise in a certain area? Nonprofits and community groups often need help with things like graphic design, marketing, or tutoring. Use your skills to strengthen causes you care about. 💰 Donate What You Can: Small contributions can add up in big ways. Whether it’s a one-time donation or a recurring gift, every bit helps to support programs and people in need. 🌍 Support Social Causes: Advocating for change, sharing knowledge, or even spreading awareness on social media are powerful ways to support causes that make a difference. National Philanthropy Day reminds us that we all have something to give. Together, our collective efforts help build a better, more compassionate world. Check out the United Way of Lake County’s website to find local volunteer opportunities. 💙 #NationalPhilanthropyDay #GiveBack #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/ggV8yKcw

"The idea is simple, everyone has something they can give to build a better community." Check out this segment from WAVY-TV 10 where our CEO, Maerine Mitchell, MFA, is asked about the need for volunteers during this season of giving. https://lnkd.in/gmwQmJSe

In Chilton County, 12 agencies chosen by local residents will receive nearly $25,000 in United Way grants. The funds will support various initiatives, including the purchase of new equipment for several agencies, the launch of a healthy lifestyle education program and the introduction of a new school-based mentoring program. To celebrate, Butterfly Bridge, Children's Advocacy Center, one of our partner agencies in Clanton, recently hosted an afternoon event for the grantees, United Way staff and local community members. To learn more about this funding, all given as part of United Way’s Community Project Grants, visit https://lnkd.in/e4wAGC5d.

Last night, something extraordinary happened in Allegheny County. Over 160 community members stood up for human services, speaking passionately before the County Council. The public comment session stretched until nearly 10 PM—and here's the remarkable part: community members, service providers, their clients, and homeowners all voiced support for County Executive Innamorato's proposed 2.2 millage tax increase. This isn't just a budget vote. This is a community declaring its commitment to protecting the most resilient. At stake: critical services that support: - 16,000 families - 5,700 youth in out-of-school programs - 1,000 at-risk older youth - 3,400 adults needing emergency shelter - 9,000 individuals receiving behavioral health support Every $1 of County funding leverages $4 in state and federal resources. Every $1 cut means a $5 reduction in total human services. This is not only the ethical choice, it is also financially savvy. Partner organizations: Our ecosystem is interconnected. What impacts one, impacts us all. Even if you are not directly affected by this vote... Take Action: Visit https://lnkd.in/enSNjnBp and amplify these resources. Share them with your networks, boards, and stakeholders. Together, we can ensure Allegheny County continues to invest in its most fundamental asset: its people. You can also view the full meeting here: https://lnkd.in/ejZyMCg8 #NonprofitStrength #CommunityImpact #AlleghenyCounty #GPNP

Want to know how companies can show up for their communities? #Listen! Our incredible #Oakland nonprofits came and showed us how we can #getinvolved locally, #volunteer and #makeadifference. 👏 Alameda County Community Food Bank | Children's Fairyland | Community Education Partnerships | Community Kitchens Oakland | Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley | Lend A Hand Foundation | Oakland Promise | Reading Partners | Friends of the Gardens at Lake Merritt | The Unity Council | ❤️ Carla, Stephanie, Sarah, Jacob, Joseph, Jessica, Judy, Pacific Gas and Electric Company | Jacob, Kasey, Chris, Dee.

Every year, King & Spalding reflects on how its pro-bono work has impacted individuals, communities and philanthropy. Please take a look at the King & Spalding Citizenship Report below. #aacctexas #aussiemates #probono #kslaw #reachingout #yearinreview Melissa Zajic I Jackie Y. I Darren Gardner

Greatful to serve as the Board Chair for such an active and involved “community profit” company called Pro-Se Potential. One of our community outreach events was featured on the Back to Besa show with FOX news capture by the ever active Converge Media Team. Check it out in the link below. Our mission is to help our youth outperform their current environments. While we have a wide reach a majority of our children and families exist in King and Pierce Counties. If you want to get involved we have a Gala coming up November 2nd. Contact me for details. How do we heal a nation? Listen to the needs of the states. How do we heal the states? Listen to the needs of the counties And the counties? Listen to the needs of the cities And how do we heal the cities? Listen to the needs of the families. And how do we shape a better future? Listen to needs of the children and serve. https://lnkd.in/dgSxPkVX

#DEI adds value, immediately to those who participate (seeking excellence), short-term to teams who actively practice - even to the network beyond your team, and long-term to companies seeking #improvement of outcomes. Working within an #ERG, leaders and participants are connection vision to mission, and collaborating to #create #opportunity for action, and #ChangeTheOutcome #NextHappensHere #Cincinnati #Advocate #Leadership

Have you ever felt like something was missing from you life? Perhaps you’ve recently realized you are so engrossed in your life and how well you are doing you missed seeing how someone close to you was struggling. Or maybe you have a teenager and are remembering how hard it was growing into the person you are today. If anyone of this resonates considering volunteering and giving back to your community. #volunteer #community #givingback #supportingyouth #youthempowerment #youthleadership #mentoring

As November approaches + we start to consider those who would benefit from gracious gifts, I hope you will check out GROW PORTLAND (impactful garden education in Title I schools). The Give Guide is here: https://lnkd.in/g64Mv7_d 🌿 #communityimpact #keepitlocal #givingback #growportland #letthemplayinthedirt