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$9.7 Million. That's the economic impact from visitor spending connected to trails in 2023 alone for Calhoun County, Alabama. That includes: 💵 $5M contributed to the GDP 💰 $1.5M collected in tax revenue 🤝 98 jobs supported Ask not what you can do for trails, but what trails can do for you. but while you're asking, you can DOUBLE your donation this month thanks to the EZBO foundation's gracious matching campaign. That means PATH earns donations 2x the value of your donation, simply by you donating in the month of September. It's tax-deductible for you, it funds our efforts to connect our communities with accessible multi-purpose trails, and it drives visitor spending for years to come. Talk about a WIN x WIN x WIN Donate today (or by the end of the month) here: https://lnkd.in/daXwzD-Z #yourDONATION+theirMATCH=moreTRAILS...moreIMPACT #PATHFoundation #PATHTrails #PATHTrails...WanderExploreRepeat

Men’s mental health matters—and it always has. Now that Movember has wrapped up, it’s important to remember that the conversation about men’s mental health doesn’t stop with November. For too long, men have been pressured to “man up,” stay silent, and carry their struggles alone. But silence doesn’t heal—it isolates. My dad’s story is a powerful reminder of this. His mental health struggles, left unsupported, drove him to the bottle as a way to cope. He worked incredibly hard as the CTO at AXA (I had no idea what that actually meant growing up!), but like so many men, he was fighting invisible battles beneath the surface. He doesn’t mind me sharing this—he’s retired now, with no career pressures (or fear of shaming!), and has always believed in using his story to help others. He’s taught me and my sisters to own our stories and show up as our authentic selves. I couldn’t be prouder of him for owning his (Mates in Mind). If initiatives like Movember had existed in the 90s, maybe things would’ve been different. Maybe the stigma around men seeking help wouldn’t have been so strong. Maybe he would’ve had access to the support he needed. This is why Movember is so important—not for the moustaches, but for the conversations they spark. Kudos to Josh Carhart👇, whose ginger genetics made his Movember attempt a bit… underwhelming 😂. But it’s not about the facial hair—it’s about shining a light to break the stigma, support men, and remind them that it’s okay to talk, to ask for help, and to admit they’re struggling. If you’re reading this and struggling, know this: reaching out for help isn’t weakness—it’s strength.

It's been a challenging year for many, and our team wanted to make a difference! We've made a donation to the food bank to support those in need. If you'd like to join us in making a donation, you can do so here. https://ow.ly/wHm650UuA6C Here are a few important statistics about the food bank: 1. They have experienced an 80% increase in food bank use over the last five years. 2. The biggest increase in users has been among working families and single-parent households. 3. Did you know that a donation to the food bank can stretch your dollar 3.5 to 4 times its value?

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A few sobering stats from the "Household Food Insecurity in Canada, 2022"◽ report: ◾ 22.9% of households in Newfoundland and Labrador experienced some degree of food insecurity in the previous 12 months, amounting to 116,000 people. ◾ This is the highest rate in any of the ten provinces in Canada. ◾ 28.8% of children under 18 in Newfoundland and Labrador lived in food-insecure households. Since 2022, NLCU has held its annual NLCU Fall Food Drive to help support individuals and families in Newfoundland and Labrador who experience food insecurity to get the nourishment they need. Please donate if you can. Between now and October 31, drop by your local NLCU branch to make a donation. ------ ◽ Li T, Fafard St-Germain AA, Tarasuk V. (2023) Household food insecurity in Canada, 2022. Toronto: Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). Retrieved from https://proof.utoronto.ca/

It's been a challenging year for many, and our team wanted to make a difference! We've made a donation to the food bank to support those in need. If you'd like to join us in making a donation, you can do so here. https://ow.ly/5izt50UuA6E Here are a few important statistics about the food bank: 1. They have experienced an 80% increase in food bank use over the last five years. 2. The biggest increase in users has been among working families and single-parent households. 3. Did you know that a donation to the food bank can stretch your dollar 3.5 to 4 times its value?

For businesses looking to enhance their social values and corporate social responsibility I urge you to book into he The Charity Hub Yorkshire events, explore how can support the incredible small charities who are doing incredible work in local communities. 3rd Sectors it’s worth finding out about the support on offer! #corporatesocialresponsibility #socialvalues

Current federal employees and retirees can now support SoldierStrong’s mission to donate revolutionary medical technologies to Veterans Affairs medical facilities by donating through the Combined Federal Campaign at GiveCFC.org using the following number: #59778 Here are the meaningful ways you can choose to support SoldierStrong through the CFC: 1. Donate to SoldierStrong through payroll deduction (CFC donors’ favorite giving option!). As a CFC vetted charity, you can pledge directly to our mission. Just $5 per paycheck to SoldierStrong makes a big difference. 2. Already donated? Consider increasing your recurring gift or adding a one-time gift. 3. Invite co-workers and federal retirees you know to continue supporting their favorite causes through the CFC.

As the holiday season inspires generosity, remember that your charitable contributions made by December 31 can also provide valuable tax benefits. As you wrap up your contributions, keep these important points in mind: ✅ Verify that your donations are made to IRS-approved charitable organizations. ✅ Keep thorough records for your tax documentation. ✅ Remember the deduction limits: generally, cash donations up to 60% of your AGI and non-cash donations up to 50% of your AGI for public charities. If you have any questions or need guidance on your charitable giving strategy, our team is here to assist you! 📞973-857-4077

Performance Leader's Feedback for Good program sees us donate up to 2.5% of our software licence fees back to three charities nominated by the client. It's really simple idea: every time someone provides real-time feedback to a colleague using our fast feedback platform, they get to drop a virtual token into one of three charity buckets. At the end of the year, we donate to the three charities, in proportion to the allocated tokens. (A bit like buying a burger at Grill'd or shopping at Waitrose, except our clients choose their charities). If you're a Performance Leader client and you want to set this up in your firm, reach out to Logan Balavijendran. And if you're not a client, but you're curious about how this might work in your firm, please get in touch! #performanceleader #forgood #feedbackforgood