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This is massive. After our move, we went from a breakfast/snack/lunch/snack school to just a morning/afternoon snack school. Both phenomenal (and fee paying) schools, but the difference is immense. I am incredibly grateful to be in a position to have sent my daughter to the schools I have, and am by no means comparing my experience to the struggles others face, but even just this small change amounts to so much work. For those that think it’s just “throwing food in a box”: First it is ensuring you have said food to throw in a box. Nutritious breakfast foods don’t travel well and/or are disproportionately messy to eat at school when dealing with 1-5 year olds. Lunches? “Just use dinner food.” Okay sure, let me figure out additional quantities to meals to ensure there are left overs that Little would be willing to eat, and eat cold. Skipped a shop, because you figured you’d go next day when Little is at school, only to realize you now don’t have a lunch option? It is a MASSIVE change even to those not facing food instability. Have y’all ever been Hangry? Or had a hangry co-worker you’ve thrown a candy bar at to get them out of the rut and be productive? Now imagine that feeling as a kid supposed to sit and patiently learn all while dealing with all the other concerns and struggles hormones provide. I’m sure sure there will be naysayers and those bemoaning “hand outs” etc., but the joy this seemingly simple change has brought me on behalf of children and adults I’ve never met and will likely never meet, helps me believe that my hope for humanity is still alive! Thanks as ever to Sami Unrau for uplifting and positive content! #freemeals #freebreakfast #freelunch #workingparents

🌟 Holiday of Hope: Brightening the Season for 32 Families 🌟 At HomeAgain Richmond’s family shelter, hope is more than a word—it’s a promise of brighter days ahead. This holiday season, 32 clients, including children and parents rebuilding their lives, need a little extra support to stay positive, warm and comfortable for the holidays. We’re not about handouts; we’re about hand-ups. Together, we can show these families that our community believes in them and their journey. With your help, we can provide much-needed clothing that offers not just warmth, but also dignity and encouragement as they work toward stability. 💡 How You Can Help: *Below is the link to the wish lists, Holiday Hope Link: [https://lnkd.in/eFPpbgEa] *Sponsor a family with your friends or workplace. *Share this message to spread the word! Let’s make this a season of giving, of hope, and of community. ❤️

"Kindness has the power to transform lives, and it starts with one simple act. Today, I’m reaching out to ask for your kindness to help children who need it most. At our orphanage, we care for fifty-five incredible children, and every day brings its challenges—especially when it comes to feeding and supporting them. But with your help, we can do more than just provide for their basic needs. We can offer them hope, education, and a future full of possibilities. No act of kindness is too small. Together, we can stand as a community, united by compassion, and make a lasting impact on these children’s lives. Let’s show the world what kindness can do. 💙 #KindnessInAction #SupportTheChildren #FromStreetToHome #MakeADifference"

For over 30 years, Family Independence has lifted children and families up in times of need and empowered them to overcome life's challenges. Through positivity, support, and a strong community focus, we help families thrive and create brighter futures. Learn more about how we’re making a difference in the Greater Boston area: https://lnkd.in/es7Jq8UG  #FamilySupport #DonateToday" #GivingTuesday

As winter sets in and temperatures drop, the cost of keeping a home warm climbs—creating significant challenges for many families in Howard County. For neighbors already stretched thin by rising living costs, this season often means tough choices: heating their homes, putting food on the table, paying rent, or covering childcare and other essential expenses. The housing crisis and increasing utility bills only deepen the strain, leaving many families in need of a lifeline. Your generosity powers the Community Action Council of Howard County's (CAC) vital programs, including housing assistance, food support, energy assistance, weatherization, and early childhood education. These services provide tangible relief to our neighbors, helping them overcome financial hardship—not just during the holidays, but all year long. There are only 22 days left in the Season of Hope! Don’t wait to make a difference. Every dollar you give changes lives—turning uncertainty into stability and struggle into strength. Together, we can bring warmth, comfort, and hope to those who need it most. Give Today: www.cac-hc.org/SOH2024 #SeasonOfHope2024 #HoCoCAC #BeCommunityAction

The 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community. 7. Courage (to see what is, face harm, and transform) Ultimately, Beloved Community is also about developing our capacity to see what is, know what we long for, face the places of harm, and transform them. Beloved Community is purposeful - it’s about creating the experience of love and belonging for ourselves and everyone else too. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing the 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community and following up each with related questions for all of us to consider, share, engage, and put into practice in our own lives and communities. #Courage #Tranformation #Community #BelovedCommunity #MartinLutherKing #MLK #BelovedCommunitiesNetwork

One of the reasons why we do what we do at Sirat - The Cleft Warriors Ensemble This indeed made our day! To know more about us, check out the link below: https://lnkd.in/dkejemAh

With that can come discord and disconnect. No one WANTS to stop talking to their family. We all wish we came from families that could see, love and support us. #familymatters #notlikeus #theynotlikeus #familydrama #familyissues #fam #famtight #toxicfamily #toxicfamilies #generationalcycles #generationaltrauma #generationalcurses #breakthecycle #cyclebreakers #cyclebreakers

𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 - The Switch Witch. I’d like to thank whichever smart person invented the concept of the Switch Witch, who comes to children on Halloween night, replacing their candy with a prize of your choosing. After all, kids don’t need all that candy! But neither do their parents, so what to do with the overflow (once you’ve sorted out the good stuff for yourself, of course!)? 𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗔: Operation Gratitude, which ships the candy to U.S. Troops, is one possibility. Other local options include dropping it off at children’s hospitals, homeless shelters or food pantries, or nursing homes. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲: http://ow.ly/moZH50GxFqp 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝘆. 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘆.

Kids notice everything. Knowing that makes it all the more important for parents, caregivers, and teachers to model the behaviors we want children to develop, like being kind, showing appreciation, and contributing to the community. For #WorldKindnessDay we're sharing 10 ways to teach kids kindness, gratitude, and giving back 👉 https://brnpop.co/3Z1bdoH