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A new framework from the Build Healthy Places Network lifts up racial healing as an actionable approach to shift power and center a community vision for health and equity. A new Guide to Racial Healing: The REPAIR Framework for Community-Institution Solidarity in Racial Healing can be used by leaders in the health care, community development and philanthropic sectors to work with community development corporations to determine the most effective ways to rectify past harms done to historically marginalized and under-resourced communities in ways that are both tangible and sustainable. Download the framework: https://lnkd.in/gAS_sQU6

If you ever look at the tags on our social media posts and wonder, "Who are they?" we'll tell you now. They're our partners, and we couldn't do what we do without them. There's a lot to running an organization like ours and while we greatly appreciate when people give us money, we also benefit from the guidance and steering that these groups give us. As a group barely a year old, we soak up all the tips and lessons that our partners can give us. It's also a sign of how things should be in the nonprofit world. We need to help each other. There is competition for resources, yes, but there's also plenty of opportunity for collaboration and referrals. A volunteer who may be unsuited for one agency could thrive in a different one. For example, someone who signed up to help at an animal shelter may find out the hard way that pet dander is not their friend. But walking dogs for a group like Elderdog is right up their alley. Our mission at Volunteer Peterborough is simple; we strive to match volunteers to the ideal organization, and make the recruitment process easier. Our partner agencies make that happen. Stop by our Partners page and see the full group of people that help us do what we do. And we love them for it. https://buff.ly/3JFesd7 #FanFriday #NonProfitLife #ValuableAssets #Partners #CommunityBuilding #Besties

👋 Hey community builders! Building a strong foundation for your group starts with clear and shared community agreements.✨ 🌟 Why Community Agreements Matter: - Foster positive interactions 🌈 - Establish a safe and inclusive space 👐 - Enhance collaboration and understanding 🤝 🛠️ Inside this guide: - Examples of community agreements 📜 - Interactive activities to define your group's guidelines 🎭 - Tips for facilitating agreement discussions 🗣️ Dive into the process of Creating Shared Community Agreements 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q01X4lmn0 🔥Share your best community agreement tips in the comments below 💬 #Philanthropy #CommunityBuilding #TipsTuesday #CommunityAgreements

🌈💫In a world often overshadowed by negativity and conflict, the enduring presence of humanity and kindness shines through in countless ways.🌍 Acts of compassion and generosity remind us of our shared human connection. From community volunteers helping those in need to strangers offering a simple smile or a helping hand, these moments of kindness ripple through society, fostering hope and unity. 🌈💫 Stories of individuals and organizations making a difference abound: neighbors supporting each other during crises, medical professionals going beyond the call of duty, and everyday heroes showing extraordinary empathy. These actions, big or small, reaffirm our belief in the goodness inherent in people. Charitable initiatives and grassroots movements further demonstrate this spirit. Whether it's providing meals to the hungry, sheltering the homeless, or advocating for social justice, these efforts illustrate a collective commitment to creating a better world. Social media also amplifies these positive stories, inspiring others to act with kindness and compassion🌈💫. 🌈☑️🌍Despite challenges and uncertainties, humanity's capacity for kindness prevails. It is this unwavering spirit that nurtures resilience and cultivates a sense of community. Ultimately, the everyday acts of kindness we witness and partake in serve as a testament to the enduring power of empathy and compassion💝🌍

Always remember that when you're up, you should pick others up, so there are hands reaching down when you need it. 🤝🏼 We are grateful to be able to connect with our employees, clients, and other organizations through acts of service and the communities that bind us. #MHN #CysticFibrosis #CFWarrior #CFAwareness #BreathStrong #CFCommunity #FightCF #LivingWithCF #CFCare #CFResearch #CureCF #CancerAwareness #CancerSupport #CancerFight #CancerWarrior #CancerSurvivor #BeatCancer #CancerFree #CancerResearch #CancerPrevention #StandUpToCancer #eDiscovery #ManagedReview #ProtectOurPlanet #EcoFriendly #Sustainability #OrganDonor #DonateLife #OrganTransplant #LifeSaver #BeAnOrganDonor #GiveLife #OrganDonationAwareness #SaveLives #RegisterAsADonor #OrganDonorAwareness #GiveBack #PayItForward #Philanthropy #Charity #CommunityService #MakeADifference #Volunteer #GivingTuesday #HelpOthers #SpreadKindness #ISTManagement #MustMinistries

Are you engaged in your community? 🤔 In 2023, Serve Virginia and the Virginia Service Foundation introduced the Virginia Community Engagement Index (VCEI). This groundbreaking study aims to understand the current state of service, volunteerism, and civic action in Virginia, as well as to identify the community's top priorities. Take a look at some of the interesting highlights such as, "Why we serve," "Where we serve," "how we serve," and more! https://lnkd.in/eQszbxnE

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Veteran Housing Corp says that IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND HOMELESSNESS, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS Veteran Housing Corp would ask every TAXPAYER to demand and get answers from their elected and appointed government officials the below questions as they relate to any affordable, workforce, or supportive housing project in your community! 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, or other government benefits or incentives did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? Is the affordability period permanent and in perpetuity? 3. What guarantees exist have your local, state, and federal government officials obtained in writing that rents will not go up or that tenants will not be displaced or evicted after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

Thanks to Ethan Hemming, CEO of Warren Village, for the great conversation and the chance to feature him in my INSPIRED IMPACT series. This year, Warren Village is celebrating its 50th anniversary. When I asked Ethan what his vision for the organization is over the next 50 years he said, "It’s about empowerment and strength, and building a stronger community that is more equitable, where geography and race don’t define your future." Check out the full interview (link below) to learn more. #inspiredimpact

In a world often overshadowed by negativity and conflict, the enduring presence of humanity and kindness shines through in countless ways. Acts of compassion and generosity remind us of our shared human connection. From community volunteers helping those in need to strangers offering a simple smile or a helping hand, these moments of kindness ripple through society, fostering hope and unity. Stories of individuals and organizations making a difference abound: neighbors supporting each other during crises, medical professionals going beyond the call of duty, and everyday heroes showing extraordinary empathy. These actions, big or small, reaffirm our belief in the goodness inherent in people. Charitable initiatives and grassroots movements further demonstrate this spirit. Whether it's providing meals to the hungry, sheltering the homeless, or advocating for social justice, these efforts illustrate a collective commitment to creating a better world. Social media also amplifies these positive stories, inspiring others to act with kindness and compassion. Despite challenges and uncertainties, humanity's capacity for kindness prevails. It is this unwavering spirit that nurtures resilience and cultivates a sense of community. Ultimately, the everyday acts of kindness we witness and partake in serve as a testament to the enduring power of empathy and compassion in our lives.