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🧴 Help Us Support Our Community! 🧼 Thrive is in need of personal care items, and we need your help! We're running low or have run out of essential items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, deodorant, and Attends/Depends (especially in larger sizes). Your donations make a real difference in the lives of those we support. If you can help, please drop off your contributions at Thrive, located at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Thank you for your generosity and support! 💙 #Thrive #CommunitySupport #Donate [ID] This image is an announcement from Thrive, a community support organization, requesting donations of personal care items. The title "MOST NEEDED ITEMS" is prominently displayed at the top in large, bold orange text. Below the title, the message states that the organization is low or out of several personal care items, which are listed as Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Razors, Deodorant and Attends/Depends (especially larger sizes). At the bottom, the text reads, "Donations can be made directly to Thrive at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL." The image includes small illustrations of soap bubbles, a razor, bottles of shampoo or conditioner, and deodorant to represent some of the listed items visually. The Thrive logo and the tagline "Personal Support. Community Growth." are featured at the bottom of the image. The overall colour scheme is orange and white.

🧴 Help Us Support Our Community! 🧼 Thrive is in need of personal care items, and we need your help! We're running low or have run out of essential items like shampoo, conditioner, body wash, razors, deodorant, and Attends/Depends (especially in larger sizes). Your donations make a real difference in the lives of those we support. If you can help, please drop off your contributions at Thrive, located at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL. Thank you for your generosity and support! 💙 #Thrive #CommunitySupport #Donate [Image Description: This image is an announcement from Thrive, a community support organization, requesting donations of personal care items. The title "MOST NEEDED ITEMS" is prominently displayed at the top in large, bold orange text. Below the title, the message states that the organization is low or out of several personal care items, which are listed as Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Razors, Deodorant and Attends/Depends (especially larger sizes). At the bottom, the text reads, "Donations can be made directly to Thrive at 807 Water Street, St. John's, NL." The image includes small illustrations of soap bubbles, a razor, bottles of shampoo or conditioner, and deodorant to represent some of the listed items visually. The Thrive logo and the tagline "Personal Support. Community Growth." are featured at the bottom of the image. The overall colour scheme is orange and white.]

It's Friday! Take some time out of your day today and thank a first responder or veteran. Here are 6 ways to do that: Cook a Meal: Bringing home-cooked food to your local police or fire station shows that you care. A warm meal can make a difference in their day. Donate to a Good Cause: Support organizations that directly benefit first responders. Consider contributing to charities or foundations that provide assistance to these heroes. Send a Letter of Thanks: A heartfelt note expressing your appreciation can brighten their day. Let them know how their service impacts the community. Send a Practical Gift Basket: Consider assembling a thoughtful gift basket with items like snacks, personal care products, or useful tools. It’s a practical way to say “thank you.” Spread the Word: Use your voice to raise awareness about the importance of first responders. Share their stories, achievements, and challenges with others. Simply Say ‘Thanks’: Sometimes, a sincere verbal acknowledgment is all it takes. Let them know you appreciate their sacrifices and commitment to public safety. Remember, every small gesture counts! #ThankYouFirstResponders #CommunityHeroes

Bonnie Hattingh, Thabang Phakoe, and Sifiso Manyala from DMT Kai Batla visited Home of Hope For Girls to deliver toiletries and funds collected by our team. A heartfelt thank you to our colleagues for their generosity. We've chosen to adopt Home of Hope For Girls as our ongoing charity partner, with plans for future drives and volunteer efforts to support their important work. Though I usually prefer to keep these efforts private, I'm sharing this to highlight the incredible work being done at Home of Hope For Girls (https://lnkd.in/dR3KHpce). Supporting organizations like this goes beyond donations. Here are five meaningful ways to get involved: 1. Volunteer: Give your time to assist with daily operations or events. 2. Share Your Skills: Offer your professional expertise in areas such as legal support, marketing, or IT. 3. Be a Mentor: Guide and educate the young girls, helping them on their personal and career journeys. 4. Connect: Introduce the charity to others who can help, whether through donations or partnerships. 5. Champion Their Cause: Speak up for the charity in your circles, helping to raise awareness and support.  #CommunitySupport #GivingBack #VolunteerWork

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗞𝗧 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱? Supporting IMPAKT Housing & Support goes beyond monetary donations—there are so many ways you, your workplace, school, or group can help make a difference: 🍎 Host a food donation point to support our free community food larder. 🎁 Collect gift donations for families affected by domestic abuse. 🛋️ Donate your unwanted furniture to help those moving into new homes. 🧍 Volunteer your time at one of our projects and see the difference firsthand. 🛍️ Use easyfundraising when shopping online, and a percentage will be donated to IMPAKT at no cost to you: https://lnkd.in/e5n94PsX 🎫 Attend or organize an event in support of IMPAKT. 🤳 Spread the word by sharing our social media posts. Every action helps us continue our vital work in the community. To discuss how you can make an IMPAKT, email fundraising@impakt.org.uk #CommunitySupport #MakeAnIMPAKT #Bedford #Volunteer #SupportLocal

London's Community Kitchen projects ensure food insecurity in London is addressed in many ways ensuring sustainability for the future. Taz Khan MBE Suzy Jakeman BEM

Happy Dressember Eve! 🎉 In just a few short hours, we'll kick off this year's Dressember campaign, and we want YOU to join us in dressing up for the entire month of December or even just one day to support International Justice Mission's work to end human trafficking and violence. Register now at dressember.org/fundraise Still on the fence? We've got tons of fundraising rewards waiting for you, plus everything you need to get started in our Fundraising Toolkit. And if you register today, you could get a $50 donation to your page as one of the first 1,000 sign-ups–thanks to some generous donors! 🙌 But more than that, when you join Dressember, you're standing with advocates worldwide to transform the lives of trafficking victims and survivors. We know the problem of human trafficking is overwhelming–forced labor is a $236 billion industry. What can one dress do? Blythe Hill, Dressember's Founder, always reminds herself that it's worth looking silly in front of 1,000 people to help just one person. She writes "1 < 1000" on her bathroom mirror and recommits to dressing up for that one person every day of December. What began as a simple style challenge has raised over $20 million to rescue and relieve victims, restore survivors, prevent further exploitation, and amplify survivor voices. Whether you join us for the entire month or just Dressember For A Day, we're so grateful you're answering this urgent call. It will take all of us, with whatever capacity we have, to create real change. Let's show the world that you can do anything in a dress! 💖 #Dressember #EndHumanTrafficking #YouCanDoAnythingInADress

Here are four simple ways you can help someone in our community! 1. Send a Text 📱 Sending a text doesn't take long and can make someone's day! Take a minute and tell them you're thinking about them, tell them something you love about them, or thank them for being in your life. 2. Donate Clothes 👗 If you have clothes you don't wear anymore, you can donate them to those in need. Find local clothing donation opportunities on JustServe! 3. Visit the Elderly 👴🏻👵🏻 Assisted living centers often love volunteers coming to visit with residents. Find a local assisted living center in need of volunteers and enjoy brightening someone else's day! 4. Plan a Park Clean-Up 🛝 Clean up trash or debris at a local park or cemetery with your friends! For more ways to serve, download the JustServe app! #JustServe #Service #StrengtheningCommunity

Every meal packed and every hand raised brings us one step closer to eliminating world hunger. Take inspiration from the volunteers at Providence Baptist Church in Charleston County, SC, who recently came together to pack 10,000 meals for #RiseAgainstHunger. Acts of service like these go beyond nourishment, sending ripples of hope and love across the globe. Engaging your local community can supercharge your organization's impact. Not only can community partnerships amplify your mission, they can raise awareness, drive engagement, and foster long term support. So, how can your nonprofit mobilize local volunteers and build lasting relationships? Make them feel part of your story. Remember, every story starts somewhere. Each step, each volunteer, each meal, brings us closer to a world without hunger. You are not alone on this journey. Have any thoughts or experiences in engaging the community for your cause? We'd love to hear them. #NonprofitLeaders #NonprofitFounders #CommunityEngagement #NonprofitMarketing #RiseAgainstHunger #EndWorldHunger #BusinessSolution #GiveHopeDaily

It's Friday! Take some time out of your day today and thank a first responder or veteran. Here are 6 ways to do that: Cook a Meal: Bringing home-cooked food to your local police or fire station shows that you care. A warm meal can make a difference in their day. Donate to a Good Cause: Support organizations that directly benefit first responders. Consider contributing to charities or foundations that provide assistance to these heroes. Send a Letter of Thanks: A heartfelt note expressing your appreciation can brighten their day. Let them know how their service impacts the community. Send a Practical Gift Basket: Consider assembling a thoughtful gift basket with items like snacks, personal care products, or useful tools. It’s a practical way to say “thank you.” Spread the Word: Use your voice to raise awareness about the importance of first responders. Share their stories, achievements, and challenges with others. Simply Say ‘Thanks’: Sometimes, a sincere verbal acknowledgment is all it takes. Let them know you appreciate their sacrifices and commitment to public safety. Remember, every small gesture counts! #ThankYouFirstResponders #CommunityHeroes