RaceTrac’s Post

Did you know that family violence is a major cause of homelessness for women? At Engender Equality, we are on a mission to break this cycle and provide crucial support to those in need. Your support can make a real difference! By donating to Engender Equality, you're contributing directly to our family violence counselling services, helping us address one of the root causes of homelessness for women. Join us in creating safety for those affected by family violence. Your donation can be the lifeline that ensures women have the support and resources they need to rebuild their lives. Together, we can break the chains of violence and homelessness. Every contribution counts! Click the link below/in our bio to make a donation and be a part of the solution. Let's build a world where every woman has a place to call home and the support to thrive. https://lnkd.in/gyEEqQcx

Did you know that over 38,000 young people aged 15–24 years presented alone to a homelessness service in 2022–23? Of these young people, almost half experienced mental ill-health, and over one-third experienced domestic and family violence. Most of these young people needed short- or long-term accommodation, and most were turned away due to a lack of capacity. These statistics only scratch the surface of issues that young people experiencing homelessness face. To have statistics like this in a country like Australia is not acceptable; together, we can have a tangible impact, and now is the time to act. #wehavetodobetter #YHMD

With all that is going on in this world and after all that has happened in history, one thing that will never change is "Our Children" cannot help themselves. We need to protect the children on Earth, no matter what they look like or where they are from, or what color or sex they are... This morning, it was my blessing to meet up with Gina Martinez with Texas-Based CHILDREN AT RISK at Sundt Construction's corporate office and give her a tour and discuss their non-profit and the SUNDT FOUNDATION. Children At Risk serves as a catalyst for change to improve the quality of life for children through strategic research, public policy analysis, education, collaboration, and advocacy. They work so hard to make policy recommendations to policy makers that make the biggest impact for our children. Alarming stats show that: ·       333 million children live in poverty. ·       12 million children die before reaching their fifth year. ·       100 million homeless children living in the streets. ·       250,000 children die every week from diseases and malnutrition. ·       2 million children are objects of sexual abuse - child pornography and demand for child prostitutes has increased globally. ·       20 million children are refugees or internally displaced in their homeland. ·       10 million children are child slaves. Since 1890, Sundt Construction has been known as the contractor with heart having been known to give back to our communities where we live and work. In 1999, the Sundt Foundation was established where our employee-owners contribute their own dollars which is then matched dollar-for-dollar and given to charitable organizations like Children at Risk. Our annual survey allows our employee-owners to chose where they want their contributions spent and it is no surprise that every year we focus on Children Issues (sick children, homeless, children, abused, children), elderly, homeless, veterans, and domestic violence. Sundt Foundation has given over 14M in grants to local 501(c)3 organizations since inception. #charity #501c3nonprofit #childreninneed #givingback #concreteconstruction #industrialconstruction #buildingconstruction #transportationindustry #renewableenergy

On the frontline, we meet women like Shelley every day—women escaping domestic violence who are confronted with a broken system. They face two unacceptable choices: homelessness or returning to their abusers. Even if they have the means to afford accommodation, the availability is almost non-existent. Neither choice is acceptable. The system is broken. It is failing these women when they need it the most, leaving them without the support they desperately need.   At 4 Voices, we have over 300 dedicated volunteers who give their time to help women navigate complicated processes to access emergency support or find their way into overflowing crisis shelters to stay off the streets. It’s an overwhelming task; doing it alone is nearly impossible, especially when you’re scared and vulnerable. We helped Shelley in many ways, but countless others still need our help. We have to do more.   That’s why we need your help. We need to get a cuppa into the hands of thousands of women experiencing their toughest times. We need to be there—to listen, care, and be there when the system can’t. Together, we can make a difference for women like Shelley. Learn more about Shelley: https://lnkd.in/gJkvMGmY   It cost us $4 to put the first cuppa into Shelley’s hands. Join us in supporting these women. Your help can transform lives by donating at https://lnkd.in/gTFHesvR   💜 Help us change lives, one cuppa at a time.   #4voices #changecanstartwithacuppa #Donate

By #donating to A Breeze of Hope, you give hundreds of children and adolescents #survivors of sexual violence the opportunity to heal and receive #justice. Your #donation means hope and a new beginning. Learn more about our work at www.abreezeofhope.org 💙 #ABreezeofHope

Help Us Create Homes for Women and Children Affected by Violence 🏠 💜 In the last 3 years (1st of July 2020 to 30th April 2024), we at the Hobart Women's Shelter have witnessed a disturbing increase in the demand for our services. Over 4379 women and their children have sought emergency accommodation from us - and we have only been able to support 929 of those women and children. That’s 8 in 10 people we have had to turn away due to always being at capacity. Tasmania’s housing crisis is particularly damaging for women and children. Women and children are staying longer at our Shelter as there are limited affordable housing options available. Unfortunately, many of these women and their children will stay in, or return to, violent situations where they are at risk of experiencing further trauma, injury, and in some cases death. The number one reason why women will not leave a violent situation is the fear of being homeless. In 2022, we embarked on an ambitious project to build 25 new long-term homes to create additional housing pathways and help alleviate the bottleneck in our service. We’ve completed our first two homes, showcased here, and received two more land donations for future development. While we have achieved so much already, there is still a long way to go. You can help us create beautiful, safe homes and housing pathways for women and children. Buy a Brick today and help build someone's future. All donations over $2 are tax-deductible. https://lnkd.in/gHMz5Bja #genderbasedviolence #genderbasedviolenceawareness #hobart #tasmania #nonprofitleadership #philanthropy #EOFY #advocacy #endviolence #homelessness #donatetoday #communityengagement #corporateresponsibility #socialimpact

Will you help us reach our $5000 goal so that we can carry on providing solutions for youth homelessness? 4 in 1 youth aging out of foster care will become homeless. https://lnkd.in/gRjnVQft... Youth Empowerment Success Services - Helping Youth Become Housed, Educated, Employed and Connected #donation #nonprofit #givingtuesday

Sister José Women’s Center, a Tucson-based nonprofit, is committed to the mission of aiding and uplifting women experiencing homelessness. At their low-barrier day center, they offer unaccompanied women stability and safety, providing them with a refuge to heal from the harsh realities of life in the United States. There are women centers and women's shelters but there are not enough beds. These elderly women are vulnerable, most of them have chronic illness or battling with dementia. They are experiencing homelessness because they cannot afford housing in Tucson anymore. Sweeping away homeless encampments is not the solution. Tucson, how can we help? This is not a rhetorical question: If we all get together, I am sure we can find a solution. https://lnkd.in/d7ttvhkB

Four decades, four causes. In staying true to one of our primary core values – giving back - we are honouring each of our four decades with a donation of $40,000 split between 4 different causes. This week, we would like to highlight our second cause – Atlohsa Family Healing Services. Founded in 1986, as an outgrowth of a Needs Assessment Survey, which indicated a severe need for family violence services catered specifically to First Nations communities to promote the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of First Nations women, men and children. Today, Atlohsa’s services include holistic wellness, emergency shelters, transitional support, anti-human trafficking programs, youth programs, supportive housing, winter response programs, and so much more! Our donation will be applied to their Zhaawanong 24-hour emergency women’s shelter, which is an Indigenous-led shelter and support for First Nations women and their children who are at risk of violence, abuse, and/or homelessness. For the women and children that stay at Zhaawanong, it isn’t a shelter or even a house… it’s a home. A place that, for many, represents the first time they’ve ever felt a sense of safety and belonging. We are thrilled to be able to support such an incredible organization! #thezavitzway