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Did you know.... ·        There's an urgent need to not only continue the support of holiday activities in underserved communities but to expand the reach of such programmes ·        Children receiving benefits related Free School Meals attended a Time2Move Holiday Programme an average of five times in 2023 ·        Almost 2,000 children registered with SEND requirements in Cornwall took part in 2023 ·        268 different activities were organised throughout the county in 2023 ·        There are more than 16,000 children in Cornwall eligible for Free School Meals Holiday activities help to: 1) Bridge the inequalities gap 2) Increase engagement in physical activity 3) Support school readiness 4) Provide safe spaces 5) Support positive mental wellbeing #HolidaysMatter

Volunteerism means helping others while growing your skills and career. Join us on KTU Radio 87.7MHz at 7:30pm for the AFTER DRIVE SHOW with David Vico Korda to learn how volunteering can make a difference in your life and community. #volunteering #impact #DigitalCareers #skills #leadership #personaldevelopment #CommunityEngagement #growth #radioshow #QSImpACT #childonlineprotection #publicspeaking #education #SDG4QualityEducation

What a heartwarming initiative by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India! It's truly inspiring to see the company's employees come together with a shared sense of purpose to uplift their local community. The 'Community Connect' CSR activity, in collaboration with Goodera, showcases the company's commitment to fostering inclusive environments and supporting the education of visually challenged children. The fact that over 60 employees from AM/NS Khopoli volunteered to create 220 Tactile Cards with Braille words is a testament to their compassion and desire to make a meaningful difference. These specialized educational tools will undoubtedly serve as an invaluable resource in helping visually impaired children learn and develop. It's remarkable how a simple yet impactful initiative like this can bring people together, cultivate a spirit of togetherness, and contribute to the betterment of the community. This is a shining example of how businesses can leverage their resources and workforce to create positive change and make a lasting impact. Kudos to ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India for their thoughtful approach to corporate social responsibility and for empowering their employees to be agents of change. Initiatives like these not only benefit the targeted communities but also foster a deeper sense of purpose and fulfillment among the volunteers. Truly, an inspiring display of #SmarterSteels and #BrighterFutures.

🌟 Strengthening Your Local Community Through Giving Back 🌟 In our journey as professionals, it's easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of our careers and personal ambitions. However, amidst our pursuit of success, it's vital to pause and recognize the profound impact we can have by giving back to the very communities that support us. When we focus our efforts on our local communities, we're not just making a difference; we're igniting a chain reaction of positive change that reverberates far beyond our neighborhoods. By lending a helping hand, offering our time and resources, and actively engaging with those around us, we become catalysts for meaningful transformation. One of the most beautiful aspects of giving back locally is the opportunity to forge deep connections with our neighbors, fellow professionals, and community leaders. These connections go beyond surface-level interactions; they foster a sense of belonging, solidarity, and mutual support that strengthens the very fabric of our community. Moreover, when we give back locally, we address the specific needs and challenges faced by our community members. Whether it's volunteering at a local food bank to combat hunger, participating in environmental clean-up initiatives to preserve our natural surroundings, or mentoring young talents to nurture the leaders of tomorrow, our actions directly contribute to building a brighter future for everyone. Ultimately, giving back to our local community is a privilege and an opportunity to create lasting, positive change where it matters most. As professionals, let's continue to invest in our neighborhoods, nurture meaningful connections, and build a legacy of generosity, compassion, and empowerment. Together, we can make our communities stronger, more resilient, and more vibrant than ever before. #LocalCommunity #GiveBack #CommunityEngagement

Think Wise is only about forms and labels? Think again! Check out this video on Thrive, a nonprofit started by Wise CEO Bill Prettyman and his wife, Joy, to create meaningful jobs and build a sense of belonging and respect for adult children with special needs. https://hubs.li/Q02wSPMV0

In this episode, Keira walks us through the three pillars of the program: Building rapport with vulnerable communities. Listening events to uncover the real challenges these groups face. Providing funding for activities that directly address these barriers. Keira also shares personal stories from her own volunteering journey during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting how small acts of kindness can transform someone's day and how re-education is key to ensuring marginalized voices are heard. Key Takeaways: The power of sharing personal experiences to build trust within communities. How volunteering can profoundly impact both the individual and the community. The ongoing challenges in securing funding and quantifying program outcomes, and the role of testimonials and case studies in demonstrating impact. Keira’s passion for social change shines through as she discusses the importance of amplifying marginalised voices and how platforms like The Mic Drop Club help inspire and drive that change. Are you feeling inspired? Get involved with MVA to support programs like the Community Health Catalyst or start your own volunteering journey today. Find out more at mva.org.uk, email volunteering@mva.org.uk, or call 01634 812 850.  

Our team is always up for it, but now it's YOUR turn! 👀 What content do you want to see on BB4CK’s socials? More behind-the-scenes, volunteer stories, fun facts? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️ Together, we're building bright futures! ✨❤️ #bb4ck #support #communityfirst #yyc #volunteer #socialmediafun #contentcreation

🎙️💡 Rethinking the value of volunteers! Darryl Vine from the Firefly Initiative discusses the common misconceptions about the motivations of volunteers and how the sector can shift its perspective. 🌟 🗣️ "Volunteers are often seen as doing things for their own internal benefit, but it’s far from the truth. It’s about the smile on somebody’s face." 🔗 Learn more about the true value of volunteerism: https://hubs.li/Q02Wg8hQ0 #Volunteerism #CommunityImpact #IntrinsicValue #ForgeSummit2024 #FireflyInitiative

Cultivate Compassion: Reflection is the seed for compassion. By understanding your own experiences, you can develop empathy for others. Let's grow a garden of kindness together. #compassion #reflection #humanity Learn practical strategies for starting your own volunteer initiative, building partnerships, and creating sustainable change. #ReflectiveGrowth #volunteerism #SocialImpact #HopeWorldwide Register here: https://lnkd.in/e556NN64

I was so excited to watch this project come together, from early concepts and strategy to those first design mockups and all the way through to development and deployment. It was a wonderful project and I love the end result. Congrats to Stef Jones, Heather Schneider, Tayo, Joshua, Mike, and the entire SCAN team. Here are a few behind-the-scenes highlights I caught from the sidelines while watching this project come together: 1) We used Octopus.do for rapid and visual sitemap generation. It helped visualize rough page layouts, which helped communicate those ideas with the project's lead designer. 2) This is the second project we have used Storybook on, and it made QA and handling the growing number of layout permutations feel manageable rather than ballooning technical debt. 3) We continue to push image attribution on as many photos as possible. This is an extra bit of work but makes the site feel alive, rich with meta details, and does right by both the photographers, artists, and the subjects. We've been using tippy.js for this and might move to the author's new library, floating-ui.js, in the future. 4) We used GigaPixel by TopazLabs to upscale one of the main hero images. It does a beautiful job of adding super-resolution detail without introducing artifacts or detracting from the original's look and feel. It's a one-time purchase, and we'll definitely be using it in the future. 5) Utility-based CSS frameworks seem to have been a win with the developers; maybe I was the lone skeptic. They also make content modular across a single project and even potentially between different client projects. This is particularly of interest as we lean heavily into WordPress Gutenberg blocks. Combined with Storybook, it could also be a winning strategy.