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Please help if you can. 822 still remain in need of help this holiday season. Families are hoping that United Way of Utah county will answer their Christmas wish. Tremendous work has been done by 100's of volunteers but more is needed. Please consider adopting a family or donating to make their wishes come true. As a Board member of this amazing organization, I can attest to the incredible work that is being done. Any help is greatly appreciated. 1.      Sponsor a family at subforsanta.org. If you’re already signed up, consider taking on an additional child or family. 2.      Make a donation to Sub for Santa at unitedwayuc.org/donate. Every gift makes a difference. 3.      Share this opportunity with your network. You can pass along these links to spread the word:

Community Spotlight: Local Donation Centers Making a Difference! 🤝 In times of need, our local donation centers are shining beacons of hope! ✨ From food drives to clothing collections, these organizations work tirelessly to support those facing challenges in our community. Here are a few local gems you can support: 1.Lazarus House Ministries – Offering shelter and resources for those experiencing homelessness. 2. Bread & Roses – Providing nutritious food to families in need. 3. Isaiah 58 Salem NH – Collecting gently used clothing to help those in need stay warm this season. If you’re looking to give back this season, consider donating your time, items, or funds to help those who could use a helping hand. Every little bit counts, and your generosity can create a ripple effect of kindness! 💕 Let’s spread the word and inspire others to join the cause! #CommunityLove #GiveBack #DonationCenters #SupportLocal #ActsofKindness #TogetherWeCan #MakeADifference #CommunityHeroes #LocalCharity #Artofthesale

This Christmas, let's come together to light up the faces of over 1,000 children with joy, hope, and love. Many of these children face this season without the magic that Christmas brings; no gifts, no festive meals, and no cheer. But... YOU can change that. With your contribution, you can help us create special joy boxes Each gift pack is more than a present. It is a symbol of hope, a reminder that someone cares, and a chance for a child to feel the true spirit of the season. Here's how you can help: 💰Donate any amount. 📣Share this campaign. 🕰️Volunteer your time. Every N10,000 fills a gift pack and fills a heart with happiness. Let's make this Christmas unforgettable for the children who need it most. Donate online: https://lnkd.in/djY_NFKU Or via Direct Transfer: REVAMP Africa Foundation | Access Bank | 0726562974 Together, let's light up a thousand hearts and make this Christmas season truly special for 1000 children. You can also multiply your impact by sharing this campaign with friends, family, and colleagues.

𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 Giving isn’t just for adults—it’s a value we can share with our children to shape a brighter, kinder future. Teach your kids or grandchildren that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. Whether it’s donating a favorite gently loved toy, helping bake cookies for a fundraiser, or saving allowance for a special cause like Family Services of So. Wisconsin, these little lessons help children learn the joy of giving. 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐬: *Talk to your kids about causes that matter to your family. *Let them choose an organization to support. *Together, drop off donations, create care packages, or contribute online. When we involve children in giving, we plant the seeds of compassion and generosity early—values that will last a lifetime. What small act of kindness will your family do today? Share your ideas! #GivingTuesday #TeachKindness #FamilyGiving #MakeADifference #FuturePhilanthropists

What’s missing at Bridging? BLANKETS, especially the bed sized for twin, full, and queen beds. As client appointment levels rise, so does our need to adequately stock the shelves for shopping. We need 300 bed sized blankets available every week, for a total of 15,000 donated each year! When we say “blanket”, we mean comforters, bed spreads, and blankets. They cover a mattress completely, provide warmth, and support a good night’s sleep! Gently used and new donations are accepted. How can you help during the September Blanket Blitz? Continue to donate from your own home. Tell others in your network and neighborhood that we are in desperate need. Coordinate a blanket collection at work, school, or in your faith community. See Joel or Danyelle about hosting a blanket drive. Reminder: Yes, we accept throw sized blankets! But, we have a healthy supply of those and isn’t our greatest need.

Can you imagine being forced to make this decision for you and your family? According to a research project commissioned by Feeding America, 73% of low-income households cut back on food expenses to afford hygiene products. Project Beauty Share collects new and barely used personal hygiene, cosmetics and beauty products and distributes them to over 100 non-profit partners who serve women and families overcoming abuse, addiction, homelessness and poverty to help restore hope and dignity in their lives. Project Beauty Share is constantly trying to fill this need, but we need your help. Here’s how you can make a difference: 1. Donate directly through our Amazon wishlist - there's a link to this on our website. 2. Drop off or mail donations to our warehouse Project Beauty Share 2718 E. Sprague Ave Spokane, WA 99202 3. Drop off donations at one of our partner drop off locations around the INW! —check our website for our drop-off locations! 4. Spread the word! Share this post with your friends, family, and network! Let’s raise awareness and create a wave of support for those in need  Thank you! Project Beauty Share #thebeautyisinthegiving #hygienepoverty #womenhelpingwomen #peoplehelpingpeople #beautydonations #hygeinedonations 

The Essential Medicine Supply Chain is brittle and too delicate. It breaks more, and stays broken longer, than ever recorded. Some days, it feels like we are just surviving through the next dire drug shortage with duct tape and goodwill. Other days, I worry when the duct tape will run out. Most days, I wonder why it is so hard to ensure that everyone receives treatment. But today, on Thanksgiving, during the IV Fluid Shortage crisis, I want to share how grateful I am for YOU, our supply chain heroes. I’ve witnessed you work through vacations, take the extra call, sacrifice family dinner, overnight-ship the emergency supply, collaborate for the greater good, share with those in need, figure out how to do more with less, fight for one patient, fail, rebuild, recover, and try again. You are the supply chain that fills the hands that save our people. THANK YOU for the work you do for patients! THANK YOU for ensuring supply is IN and working together for ALL patients when it is not IN. Your efforts do not go unnoticed. You save lives. You are the Change! We are grateful! #ALLIN

Meeting with your financial advisor anytime soon?? Ask them about Legacy Giving and consider Voices for Children of Tampa Bay The work we do is important and your impact would be great! See below for details.

Over the past three years, I've been very fortunate to visit some of the hospitals that received our supplies and equipment. The impact something small can have is sometimes mind blowing. Here's an example of one of the stories shared with me on these visits: An expectant mother who lives 5 hours (walking) from the closest hospital, might easily choose to have her baby at home. However, if a complication arises and the family doesn't have a vehicle, there are not a lot of options for either mom or baby. In order to help combat infant/maternal mortality rates, hospitals are trying to have more mothers give birth there - so they are on call if needed. One of the things many doctors and nurses said brought moms in? Diapers and baby supplies. The expectant mother felt more confident in the hospital's ability to take care of both her and the infant when they had the basic supplies to do so. The reputation of the hospital goes up in the community, more moms come in to deliver there babies, and more babies survive. It's very obvious how the bigger stuff we send - OR lights, tables, anesthesia machines, infant incubators, etc - can have a huge impact on someone's life, but even the smaller items can have huge ripple effects. To give you an idea - $25 sends $500 worth of supplies or equipment. And that can literally mean the difference between life and death for someone. Please consider donating today and asking your employer if they can match your donation! #GivingTuesday

At Thresholds, the importance of giving isn’t just a one-day occurrence; it’s the core of what we do all year-round. 💙 Today, on Giving Tuesday, we hope you'll consider making a donation to Thresholds. Give a gift and make an impact at thresholds.org/donate. Your support provides life-changing services for so many, transforming challenges into new beginnings. We want to share one of those stories with you, to show just how far your compassion reaches. This is Hassan. #GivingTuesday #givingback #giveback #giving #homehealthhope #thresholds