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Help our neighbors impacted by the hurricane and flooding. As someone who knows firsthand, the devastation that comes from a hurricane and flooding, I can tell you that the impacted communities are in for a long journey of recovery. Help is needed, not just now, but in the months to come. If you are moved to help, please consider donating through Catholic Charities USA. 100% of donated funds are distributed directly to impacted areas. You might be want to collect and then send donated goods like supplies, clothes and other in-kind support. I encourage you to consider a financial gift instead. In-kind donations are needed, but not right now. When a community is as ravaged as these communities are, finding places to store, sort and distribute donations is not easy. Let them buy what is most needed by the community to help in the recovery efforts. Let's help the communities in our neighboring states. They were here for us when we needed them, now let's pay it forward.

The first time I moved to Florida in 2004, there were 3 #hurricanes that I experienced that year. I remember asking "is this normal?" Luckily it was not normal. But living back in Florida has me thinking about hurricanes again. Fortunately, SBP thinks about natural disasters all the time! Although they can't prevent them, they can help disaster survivors recover faster. They are a #nonprofit that was created after Hurricane Katrina, and have been working on ways to prepare communities inside and outside of New Orleans for disasters, and support them in the aftermath with home rebuilding. They have continuously improved their processes with the support of Toyota Motor Corporation and their #TSSC consultants. We recognized them for their efforts with the 2024 Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers "Excellence in Sustainable Development" award. A donation to SBP ensures that in the wake of the next disaster, impacted families can receive immediate assistance. Please consider donating at https://lnkd.in/embpJDEF #SustainableDevelopment #Lean #TPS #ToyotaProductionSystem #nonprofit #LeanSixSigma #ContinuousImprovement #Sustainability

Dear network, Amidst the difficult news that has been impacting Rio Grande do Sul in recent days, I would like to share something of extreme importance and urgency with you all. Floods have devastated entire communities, leaving families without homes, belongings, and, in many cases, without hope. It is in times like these that our solidarity and empathy become crucial. Therefore, I'm here to share the link to a fundraiser that has been initiated to help these families rebuild their lives. Every contribution, no matter how small it may seem, makes a significant difference. Let's come together, let's extend our hands and our hearts to those who need it most. Together, we can bring a ray of hope to these affected communities. The link to the fundraiser is here https://lnkd.in/eWYDT_cA. In this challenging time, let us maintain strength and faith. With love, solidarity, and action, we can overcome any adversity. I count on you all. Warm regards, Fernando Amidst the floods that have inundated Rio Grande do Sul, we raise this channel of hope. A historic flood has left a trail of destruction, carrying away not only homes and belongings but also dreams and aspirations. Now, more than ever, these families need our support, which is why we are opening this donation channel. Every penny raised will be carefully channeled in the form of direct donations of furniture and appliances to the families of São Leopoldo, one of the hardest-hit by this tragedy. https://gofund.me/a35514a7

It's hard to put into words the sites and scenes we are watching unfold in our beautiful state. Western North Carolina is absolutely devastated from the catastrophic and historical flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. Places many of us have visited are absolutely decimated, and those who call these beautiful towns home are not only displaced but also desperate for support. The recovery won't end in the next few days - or even the next few weeks. It will take months, if not years, for these areas to recover and begin restoring some sense of normalcy. We each have an opportunity to ask ourselves: what if this was me? And once you reflect on that question, I encourage every person in my network to consider how you can contribute to this recovery effort. Join Jason Rymer and me in donating to United Way of North Carolina. Their fund will support both the short- and long-term efforts in Western N.C. If you'd prefer to give in other ways, consider giving to the local chapter of the Red Cross, Samaritan's Purse and World Central Kitchen -- each of these organizations has local responders on the ground. It's time to band together. It's time to spark the collective power of community giving. It's time to rebuild our state. It's time to support our fellow Carolinians. #HurricaneHelene #GiveBack #SupportWNC

Hurricane Helene has devastated parts of the southeastern United States, especially northwestern North Carolina, northwestern South Carolina and eastern Georgia. We are keeping all the YMCAs affected in those regions, your staff, and your communities in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️ If you want to help, there are a few immediate ways to do so: Contribute to the Employee Assistance Fund, which provides financial aid to Y staff in need after natural disasters and other crises. Staff who have been impacted can apply for support at this same link https://bit.ly/4dyxsq6 Donate to the Hurricane Helene Relief Fund. Y-USA has created this centralized relief fund and will work with Alliance leaders to distribute donations to YMCA associations that need them most, to aid near-term efforts to get damaged facilities back up and running and to support long-term recovery. https://bit.ly/3N75s2c

How to best help communities when a natural disaster strikes? GIVIT! There are 3 ways you can help people recover: 1️⃣ If you're organising item donations, submit them to our online warehouse where charities and orgs on the ground will reserve for people impacted. givit.org.au/donate-items/ 2️⃣ FUND requested essential items https://lnkd.in/gdjy7_mV 3️⃣ Donate funds to the disaster appeal and our team will buy what's needed, where it's needed most. What not to do 🚫 Please do not drop donations into disaster areas as it hinders recovery services. We want your generosity to meet genuine need and for your donation to go where it's needed most. Please give this a share with your friends to ensure generosity does good, not harm. 📸 Well-meaning donations from 2022 NSW floods

It is a critical time to address the impact of high heat on individuals, families and communities across the state, particularly for those struggling financially to address and adapt to the record-breaking temperatures. Wildfire is here to help. Governor Hobbs' order also directed state agencies to develop a comprehensive heat plan and advocate for more federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding. As a community action agency that connects low-income households with resources, Wildfire will do everything we can to support Governor Hobbs bringing more LIHEAP money into the state. "The program was initially designed to help cold-weather communities keep residents heated in the winter, but it has evolved to become an important resource for air conditioning assistance in hot summers, said Wildfire Executive Director, Kelly McGowan. Wildfire will match community donations up to $500,000 in donations to repair and replace HVAC units for qualifying low-income individuals at no cost to them -- bringing the total raise to $1,000,000. The more we are able to raise in donations, the greater the impact we can make. To learn more about this special Heat Relief Fundraising Campaign and to donate online, please visit 👇 https://lnkd.in/gv7cUpUf #WildfireAZ #EnergyAssistance #EnergyEfficiency #UtilityBills #ClimateChange #HeatAwareness #Community #CommunityActionWorks #Justice #EconomicJustice #Nonprofit #Phoenix #Leadership #OnFireForJustice #EndPovertyAZ #EndPoverty

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