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In times of hardship, vulnerable communities need more support than ever before. By working alongside hundreds of partner organizations, #PhillySJUnited helps expand their critical direct services and provide support when rapid response is needed. Explore more of our investments in community resiliency: https://bit.ly/3GMJQVJ

In this practical Master Class you will discover the tips and tricks of how to successfully engage and communicate with your communities, before and after disasters, by using strategicly and carefully designed communication strategies that have successfully generated increased response, participation and positive engagement. If you’re looking to increase your community engagement to increase community resilience and positive and effective engagement post disaster, this is the Master Class that you must attend! Enrol now: https://lnkd.in/gPJR-QV

We want to hear your thoughts on a vital topic 👂🏾 In your opinion, what role should community organizations play in supporting residents during emergencies like the recent snow/ice storm in Portland, Oregon? Your insights matter, paving the way to build resilient communities together. Share your views below! 👇🏾 #CommunityEngagement #PortlandIceStormResponse #CommunitySupport #portlandoregon #PortlandOregon

💦🏡🫶🏻 Learn how the three priorities of our 2023 Regional Scan (affordable housing, water quality and access to green spaces, and mental health) guide Gulf Coast Community Foundations’ investments in our community in our latest article for Sarasota Magazine: bit.ly/3T3QmwW. ↩️ Background: Since 2009, every two to three years, Gulf Coast has commissioned a regional scan to identify the most pressing priorities in the communities we serve from the minds of those who live, work, and play here. Regional scans are a tool to define Gulf Coast’s priorities and to guide our funding decisions, but they are also used by community partners, government leaders, and philanthropists to serve their clients and our entire community best. 🖤🩷 Your priorities are Gulf Coast’s priorities. We are committed to working with our donors and partners in the public, civic, and private sectors to enact meaningful change and provide opportunities for all. #ForTomorrowToday #AffordableHousing #WaterQuality #GreenSpaces #MentalHealth

Over the last 48 hours, we’ve witnessed thousands of people without power, flooded roads, damaged buildings, and a lack of essential resources. In times like these, organizations and local nonprofits must consider how we can effectively show up for our community. -How can we provide resources and support in innovative ways during disasters and unexpected emergencies? -What are some creative ways your organization can engage in community care during these challenging times? Let's talk about it!

How fitting that the day we recognize Homeless Persons Memorial Day is the Winter Solstice: the day on which those of us in the Northern Hemisphere see the most hours of darkness and the fewest of daylight. We know that access to safe, clean, affordable housing saves lives and repairs communities. It's why we do everything that we do. Read the full blog post and learn about how you can help us create the better world we all deserve here: https://lnkd.in/gbB5Yuzc

From Jan 28 2019... "Community Wealth is all the monetary and non-monetary capital (relationships, respect, trust, environmental, energy, knowledge, etc.) that create the basis of shared experiences leading to wisdom, empathy and community. It is these capital elements which transform a neighborhood from a collection of individual families sharing a ZIP code to a real community in which every member understands the purpose of Community is to produce the individual and mutual wellbeing of all the participants, in an ongoing way." ~ Cornerstones of Community Wealth https://lnkd.in/gd5bfttr

We are recounting some of our most notable projects of 2023 in this 2023 Summary Series. Today’s summary features a Community Development report that shared insights from the 2022 Eastern Kentucky floods. View the findings: https://clefed.org/3PGnPfk

What is one step can you take in your complex situation today? People who step in instead of away are my heroes. And my encouragement. The complexity: response to people living outdoors. Why do we do it? How do we do it? Who are the decision makers? Who are the funders? How do we learn from the people living this experience and expand our plans to let them help write them? A few of the hundreds of questions. The step: one household that now lives in a home. A #housingfirst step toward stability, calling on people with passion and dedication, federal funds, donations, and many other resources. It's a huge effort that begins with a "simple" mission of "everyone needs a home." Way to go, CATCH Idaho! Here's to 2024.

GivingTuesday reminds us of the wonderful effects that come with random acts of kindness and generosity. We understand that our connections with neighbours, friends, and family play a crucial role in strengthening emergency preparedness and determining how we react and adapt to unforeseen situations. Here are a few ideas: 📝Register or apply for a local neighbourhood program through your local government that creates opportunities to strengthen community bonds. 🔔Take a few minutes to create an emergency group with your close friends and family that you can use solely in emergencies. 🕓Volunteer your time and expertise to a local organization that supports our most vulnerable residents. Sharing your experiences can motivate others, transforming individual efforts into a community-wide commitment to resilience. #GivingTuesday #beprepared #communityresilience