Galbraith’s Post

As part of our ongoing commitment to give back to our local communities, this quarter Idemitsu Australia supported the Remote Op Shop project. Individuals donated over five boxes of linen, clothing and hygiene products to send to remote Indigenous communities. Remote OpShop Project collects pre loved items to support independent locally-owned OpShops in First Nations communities throughout remote Australia. It not only provides access to necessary personal and household items, but it also support local employment and helps build the skills and capacity required to run a small business. #idemitsu #charities

Transforming Communities: Free Donated Food Saves Thousands Discover how a simple piece of equipment can revolutionize community support. By tapping into donated food resources, you can redirect funds towards other essential services. Witness the power of collaboration and efficient resource allocation firsthand. #CommunityTransformation #DonatedFood #ResourceEfficiency #CommunitySupport #CollaborationMatters #VolunteerWork #CommunityDevelopment #FoodDonation #PowerOfGiving #ResourceAllocation

🕊️ The turtle dove represents peace. We believe every person deserves the peace that comes from knowing where their next meal comes from… especially during the holiday season. Every dollar donated equates to two meals we can provide to someone in need. Explore ways to give: https://heyor.ca/AbjYq3 #12DaysofGiving #SeasonofGiving

Making a Difference: Today, our Foundation donated essential school supplies to Government Schools at Chitradurga District. We're committed to supporting students in their educational journey and helping them achieve their dreams. #foundationevent2024 #togetherwecan #foundationeventtoday #joinustoday #foundationcelebration #foundation2024 #communityfirst #foundationimpact #drivechange #hopeandchange #positiveimpact

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Additional takeaway from my last post: want to help western North Carolina (WNC)? Adopt a church and make a donation directly. There is a huge logistical/ distribution problem getting aid out from the I40/US321 corridors right now (the two examples from Old Fort and Morganton provided last post plus the Town of Boone stopped taking donations Friday). As in the example provided, churches are actively engaged in helping their communities but are short on resources while local municipalities are being overrun with the influx of aid. Disaggregating the distribution approach is needed. Just as in business, small locally focused industrial distributors often provide value because of their access to and relationships with their customers. So too do churches have this access and these relationships and every community has a church. So just as I found Ed and Reggie at FBC Hildebran so too could you find a church in WNC and make a donation and help bypass the bottlenecks. Want to help WNC? Adopt a WNC church and make a donation directly.

It's easy to think "It can't happen here," but the reality is that every county in the country is home to people who face hunger. It's a formidable challenge, but not an insurmountable one. Even so, nobody can #EliminateHunger on their own. That's why we rely on our corporate partners to help us fight hunger where we live. Feeding America tells us that an average meal costs $4.46 in Washtenaw County, yet we're able to provide two meals for every dollar donated. You can help us #EndHungerTogether https://lnkd.in/e6RV23Dy

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#2 Local giving and volunteerism! Your support of a community bank can have a ripple effect for good across your city. Check out our numbers from 2023: 106 Organizations Served, 200+ Veterans Served, $17,000 Employee Donated Funds, and $121,000 Bank Donated Funds!  #CommunityBankingMonth

Does your family know about your decision to be an #OrganDonor? Contrary to popular belief, just signing a donor card or checking a box on your driver's license doesn't guarantee that your wishes will be carried out. To be certain that your organs will be donated, it is vital that you tell your family about your decision to give the #GiftOfLife. Doing so in writing ensures that your wishes will be considered. If your loved ones know of your plans to be a donor, it will be easier for them to give consent when the time comes. Learn more at buff.ly/4a3p3cB.