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What is #AmeriCorps? "Our Mission – our purpose – remains constant: To improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering." Watch this YouTube video for a detailed look: https://lnkd.in/gWuC35rD #EngageKY #ServeKY #AmeriCorps #VISTA #GetThingsDone

How can local governments ignite a sense of community pride and civic responsibility in the next generation of its residents? Read our blog to learn actionable strategies to grow youth volunteer programs in your community. #CommunityEngagement #CommunityService #LocalGovernment CivicPlus https://lnkd.in/dcQ6epuk

Impact 🧡💙 While we feel the impact of our services can’t be quantified and goes beyond numbers, there are some statistics that we are very proud of and we wanted to share one today… During our winter clothing distribution (November 2023 – April 2024) we distributed 42,723 clothing items to 4,853 people. If you would like to know more about our impact on Samos you can find our 2023 impact report here: https://lnkd.in/daKu8eBV #SamosVolunteers #Volunteer #StandForSamos #Greece #NGO #Refugees #RefugeesWelcome #Solidarity #HumanitarianAid #PsychosocialSupport #Community #Empowerment #SafeSpace #EuropeMustAct #SafeAndLegalRoutes

Discover the transformative power of volunteer work and learn how to get involved in your community. This video from Douglas Vandergraph dives into the benefits of volunteering, from personal growth to community impact. Whether you're interested in local volunteer opportunities, volunteering abroad, or finding the right volunteer organizations, we've got you covered. Join us as we explore how to volunteer effectively and make a difference. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights on community service and volunteer opportunities. #volunteerwork #communityservice #howtovolunteer #benefitsofvolunteering #volunteeropportunities #volunteeringabroad #volunteerorganizations #getinvolved #makeadifference #personalgrowth #communityimpact https://lnkd.in/gRS8JdBY

⛪ Looking for a better way to organize and engage your church groups❓ 🏷️ With Gracely you can easily categorize groups by themes or tags and showcase them on your church website. Help your congregation discover and join groups that resonate with their interests. 👨👨👦👦 By fostering a sense of community with dedicated spaces for group members to connect, share updates, and collaborate, you can keep everyone in the loop with email updates and maintain strong connections within your groups. 👉 Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e8wxfceA #ChurchManagement #VolunteerScheduling #Gracely #ChurchTech #ChurchVolunteers

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

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Struggling to keep your church's volunteers engaged? Our new blog post shares 3 secrets to turn that frown upside down! Click this link & discover how to build a volunteer team that thrives. https://buff.ly/49mwdbz #churchlife #volunteermanagement #sharechurch

THE POWER OF VOLUNTEER TEAMS IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS Volunteer teams play a vital role in driving community projects, transforming compassion into action. 1 Peter 4:10 encourages, "Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God's grace in its various forms." Mobilizing volunteers harnesses the power of collective effort, significantly enhancing community transformation initiatives. Volunteers bring passion, energy, and diverse skills to projects, making it possible to reach more people and accomplish more goals. Their selfless service is a testament to God's love in action, inspiring others to get involved and contribute. By organizing and supporting volunteer teams effectively, we can create a powerful force for good, capable of addressing a wide range of community needs and bringing about lasting change. Volunteers not only meet immediate needs but also build stronger, more connected communities through their dedication and service. Will you volunteer?

The U.S.-Mexico border region is on the frontline of migration and human rights challenges. What can philanthropy do right now to meet the moment? Join us on June 5, for a conversation #BeyondBorders to answer that and more with Hispanics in Philanthropy, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees, LEVI STRAUSS FOUNDATION, and El Paso Community Foundation. We hope to explore the impacts of recent migration policies, amplify efforts to shift narratives and highlight the need to fund civil society organizations led by impacted communities. Hope to see you there! https://lnkd.in/e6NGBARB