Women Helping Women of SW Ohio’s Post

"Spearheaded by groups like the Excessive Wealth Disorder Institute, Inequality.org, and the Institute for Policy Studies, the campaign draws attention to the fact that much of the money philanthropists donate to charitable causes never reaches the people it is supposed to serve. Instead, the donations are often hoarded in donor-advised funds (DAFs), which don’t have payout requirements. According to the Excessive Wealth Disorder Initiative (EWDI), this type of wealth and the wealth hoarding it often enables are a “societal sickness” resulting in the insatiable need to acquire more. Founded in 2022, the California-based organization seeks to tackle this sickness through research, education, organizing, and building a broad-based movement that dismantles the social, economic, and environmental dangers of excessive wealth. 'For us, a critical aspect of inequality in philanthropy has to do specifically with wealth hoarding. The key vehicle that is propping up the ability for excessively wealthy folks to hoard their wealth is the tax system, and the tax system is also what underlies the system of philanthropy,' said Gabriela Sandoval, EWDI’s executive director, in an interview with NPQ." https://lnkd.in/eiwymcEY

We are pleased to share with you the latest impact report for the Women in Safe Homes fund, believed to be the world’s first gender lens property impact fund. Having launched and co-founded the fund with our joint fund manager, Resonance, in December 2020, the fund is now in its third year of operation. The fund has now housed over 120 tenants: 77 women and 43 children, and one of the statistics from this year’s report we are most proud of is that over 91% of women housed have reported a positive impact on their wellbeing and life outcomes.   The fund has raised £29 million and we are honoured to have received commitments from a wide range of investors, including Big Society Capital, MacArthur Foundation, City Bridge Trust, Casey Family Programs, Church of England, Guys & St Thomas’ Foundation and the Lostand Foundation. However, as the fund’s impact, number of charity partners and number of women housed grows, so does the need for its work. Last year, 1.7 million women experienced domestic abuse. Sadly, 70% of domestic abuse survivors need housing, but only 11% emergency homelessness services offer single-sex accommodation and there is a 23.2% shortfall in refuge bedspaces. #WomenInSafeHomes

We are pleased to share with you the latest impact report for the Women in Safe Homes fund, believed to be the world’s first gender lens property impact fund. Having launched and co-founded the fund with our joint fund manager, Resonance, in December 2020, the fund is now in its third year of operation. The fund has now housed over 120 tenants: 77 women and 43 children, and one of the statistics from this year’s report we are most proud of is that over 91% of women housed have reported a positive impact on their wellbeing and life outcomes.   The fund has raised £29 million and we are honoured to have received commitments from a wide range of investors, including Big Society Capital, MacArthur Foundation, City Bridge Trust, Casey Family Programs, Church of England, Guys & St Thomas’ Foundation and the Lostand Foundation. However, as the fund’s impact, number of charity partners and number of women housed grows, so does the need for its work. Last year, 1.7 million women experienced domestic abuse. Sadly, 70% of domestic abuse survivors need housing, but only 11% emergency homelessness services offer single-sex accommodation and there is a 23.2% shortfall in refuge bedspaces. #WomenInSafeHomes

Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re shining a light on three charities we’ve supported that are making a real difference to the lives of women. Between Leeds Building Society and the Society's charitable foundation, a total of £136,700 has been donated to these inspirational causes that help empower women. Here’s a bit more about them… It’s important to have a safe place to live, which is why we’re supporting Treasures Foundation with funding. The grant is being used towards buying a property in Hull, which will be used as a home for women who require specialist support. Treasures Foundation also provides outreach support, and a day programme for women in recovery from addiction, the criminal justice system, trauma and mental health. Latch (Leeds Action to Create Homes) Ltd converts derelict properties into supported housing. We’re providing funding to help 25 single mothers and their children move into new tenancies, including providing furniture such as beds, cots and fridges, as well as fully carpeting each property to make their house a home. The Snowdrop Project are making a huge impact in Sheffield by helping survivors of modern slavery and exploitation rebuild their futures. From counselling to house renovations, their holistic support is empowering people to get their lives back on track. And 90% of those they’re helping are women. These initiatives inspire us to keep creating safe spaces and opportunities for all women! 💪🏠💖 #InspireInclusion #IWD2024

🌟 Creating Ripples of Change: The Power of Your $25 🌊 When 25 compassionate individuals contribute $25 each month, they set in motion a ripple effect of positive changes that reverberate far and wide. Here's how the math transforms into a wave of transformation: 💰 $25 a month x 25 monthly donors = $625 a month 💰 $625 a month x 12 = $7,500 a year This $7,500 annually is the average cost for us to provide stable housing for a family in our recovery program. With your continued support, we aim to extend this lifeline to 20 new families, reaching $150,000. Your money, contributing to this sum, directly impacts each family in profound ways: 🌈 Supports Sobriety Journeys: Facilitates a parent's path towards another year of sobriety, laying the foundation for a brighter future. 🤝 Navigating Challenges: Provides essential resources for families to navigate the complexities of living life sober, fostering resilience and strength. 🏡 Ensuring Stability: Ensures stable housing, creating a secure foundation for families as they rebuild their lives, one step at a time. 🦸♂️ Becoming Heroes: Helps parents become heroes in their children's eyes, breaking the cycle of addiction and offering a positive role model for future generations. Your contribution doesn't just make a difference; it creates a wave of change that transforms lives. Join us in making a lasting impact on families striving for a better tomorrow. 🌊✨ #RippleEffectOfChange #TransformingLives #CommunitySuppor #tricitieswa #nonprofit #familyrecovery #sponsorship #donors #togetherwecandoit #impact #communitysupport #charity #partnership #bethegood #addictionrecovery #supportingrecovery #community #localsupport #wecandoit #neighborhood #teamEFH #sponsors #kennewickwa #richlandwa #pascowa #westrichlandwa #teamwork #buildingcommunity #seethegood #dogood

Women in vulnerable situations are facing challenges due to the high cost of living and basic essentials. Unfortunately, gaps in support, lack of adjustment in financial aid, and the time it takes to receive aid are only making it harder for them. It's crucial that businesses and individuals continue to offer support to help bridge this gap. #womenempowerment #financialaid #supportneeded

🌟 Urgent Call for Support! 🌟 Since it began, the Bridge Back Project has been fully funded by generous donations from friends of the Project and past program participants. We are closer to submitting our research and on its publication we will begin applying for grants so that we can continue to work to bring Counterstrain to those in need. To make our programs sustainable, we need talented staff to oversee their continuity and success, and a healthy fund reserve to plan ahead and strategize responsibly. We need your help to get there. Please help us spread the word about the organization and encourage people who can, to donate. What our programs do: - Bring Counterstrain to more individuals, families, and communities recovering from trauma - Invest in more aspiring Counterstrain practitioners so that we are expanding the number of certified mastery level providers out in the world healing people - Sponsor research to collect data on how and why Counterstrain creates the outcomes that it does - Grow public awareness about the benefits of Counterstrain so that more people seek out local providers to explore if including it as adjunctive care is a worth exploring for their healing and recovery journeys Help us raise $30,000 this month to expand access to Fascial Counterstrain to help people in need get their lives back after injury and trauma. Please give today! We're on a mission to raise $30,000 to continue our work and reach more in need. Your contribution matters! 💙 #CounterstrainPower #DonateNow