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Fellow Torontonians, How Civically Engaged Are You? A new report from the Toronto Foundation's 2023 Vital Signs Report, shows a concerning trend regarding our falling levels of collective civic engagement. Being an active community volunteer has always been part of my DNA, and I consider myself very fortunate to be able to give back with my time, skills, and dollars. In addition to providing stats the report, provides resources and suggestions for getting involved. These stats won't change unless those of us who can engage take up the challenge. I applaud the report's focus on helping readers take action and become engaged. Here are some top-level stats from the report >The percentage of people with six or more close friends declined by 20 percentage points from 2013 to 2018 and a further nine points from 2018 to 2022. >The volunteer rate fell from 37% to 25% between 2018 and 2022, while the donation rate slipped from 75% to 63%, leading to a loss of about 300,000 donors and 300,0000 volunteers. #Toronto #civicengagement #torontofoundation #volunteering #commuity #thesix Read the full report here:

Trust In Community - The TIC Group✅ Our Mission Create A Meaningful Impact “Empowering Communities Through Compassionate Giving” "Trust in Community" was born from a deep-seated desire to create positive change, support those in need, and be a voice for the voiceless. Our mission is clear: "Empowering Communities Through Compassionate Giving." We envision a world where compassion knows no bounds, where communities rally together to uplift one another. Our Vision Our vision is to build a platform that not only provides essential support, care, and resources to those in need but also raises awareness of critical issues. We aim to educate and inspire younger generations to become compassionate leaders, dedicated to looking after their neighbours and communities. Get Involved We invite you to join us on this transformative journey. Whether through mentorship, advice, donations, or connections with investors and influencers, even just sharing our story and its mission, your involvement is pivotal. Together, we can make a difference and build a brighter future for all. At Trust in Community, we believe that support is a two-way street. By supporting those who need it most, we become stronger together as a community and together we can create positive change. https://lnkd.in/eW6NfVhc Take Action ✅

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As a Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund), we are able to partner with banks to provide capital not only to for-profit businesses, but also to nonprofit agencies. This video from Pinnacle Financial Partners shows an example of the positive impacts these partnerships can have upon a community. #banking #communitybanking #cdfi #economicdevelopment

Team Bhojani’s 2024 New Year’s Resolutions: 1. Volunteer Regularly: We resolve to dedicate more time to volunteering for HD 92 community organizations and causes. 2. Advocate for Change: We resolve to actively advocate for positive social and environmental change through engagement with stakeholders in HD 92 and participation in raising awareness. 3. Mentor and Empower Others: We resolve to mentor and empower individuals, especially youth, by sharing knowledge and experiences to foster a spirit of service and community. What are your 2024 Resolutions?

In Book #2: Many of the buildings of the Huntington Beach High School were demolished and rebuilt in the 1970s due to earthquake and fire codes, but community activism saved the Auditorium and Tower. More about our books at https://bit.ly/SCLBookInfo

Looking forward to the systemic changes that are established and reinforced beyond 2028 as a result of this resource being utilized in the work committed to community capacity building initiatives across sectors. https://lnkd.in/g8G9i534

Community arts funding is essential!

Thanks for having me Shoutout Miami! I love this part specifically about what they're doing: "We think meaningful conversations are at the heart of community building. We also think every voice matters and that these conversations shouldn’t be led by billionaires, media elites, or celebrities. We feel it’s far more relevant to hear from the folks who make up the fabric of our communities – small business owners, mom-and-pops, and independent artists and creatives." This is a great example of a venture designed to be a part of helping people see, know and hear each other. It can be a bridge that links together cities, communities, businesses, nonprofits, neighborhoods, and people. Do you see this happening in your circles and if so, where and how? https://lnkd.in/eSxZsJV6

Philanthropy must support the advancement of intersectional racial justice movements in order to fully realize a stronger, just, and more inclusive democracy. That is why the Ford Foundation is supporting the Solidarity Collaborative. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewmGNcW6