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How much does a telephone call to a lonely person cost? We are taking part in the Big Give #Kind2Mind campaign which means if we can raise £5,000 it will be matched, pound for pound. £10,000 will make an enormous difference to us as we’re currently fundraising to keep our Buddy and Befriending project going so we can carry on providing weekly phone called to over 360 lonely and socially isolated people, some of whom don’t hear from anyone else between phone calls. The government published a ‘Loneliness Monetisation Report’ in June 2020, which estimates that the wellbeing cost of moderate to severe loneliness is equivalent to £9,537 per person per year. Therefore: - £21 would fund our Buddy & Befriending programme to provide four friendly phone calls to a lonely or isolated older person. - £250 would fund our Buddy & Befriending programme to provide a friendly, weekly phone call to a lonely or socially isolated person for a year. - £750 would fund our Buddy & Befriending programme to provide a friendly, weekly phone call to around six lonely or isolated older people for six months. - £1,500 would fund our Buddy & Befriending programme to provide a friendly, weekly phone call to around six lonely or isolated older people for a year. We need your help to carry on making these phone calls. Please donate via the link below to help us combat loneliness in our community. Thank you https://lnkd.in/eE94zEuG #Kind2Mind #communitysupport #endloneliness #charityfundraising

#Help is the act of providing assistance, support, or aid to someone in need. It can take many forms, such as offering resources, guidance, or time to solve a problem or improve a situation. Help can be emotional, financial, or physical, and it plays a crucial role in fostering community, solidarity, and empathy. The goal of helping is to alleviate difficulties and empower others to overcome challenges. Whether for individuals, groups, or causes, help builds stronger connections and promotes collective well-being. #HelpTheNeedy #SupportTheCause #CommunityAid #HelpingHands #EmpathyInAction #SocialGood #MakeADifference #GiveBack #TogetherWeCan #KindnessMatters #HumanitarianEfforts #CharityWork #BeTheChange #CompassionInAction #HopeForAll #VolunteerForGood #HelpingOthers #SpreadKindness #CareAndSupport #ActOfKindness

As a community, we often overlook the unique struggles single parents face daily. Issues like securing affordable housing 🏠, managing expenses on a single income 💸, and balancing work duties with parenting responsibilities 🧒 are just the tip of the iceberg. Add in challenges of social isolation, emotional and mental health, access to healthcare, and finding resources for personal growth 🎓, it's clear single parents need our support. Can we do more to help single parents? Absolutely! So, today, we're inviting all businesses 🏢, organizations, and passionate individuals to rethink your charity goals and social responsibilities towards supporting single parents. Reach out to Community Builders of Louisiana 🤝 who are working tirelessly to address affordable housing, an issue crucial to single parent families. Even a simple action like following, liking, or commenting on our posts can make a world of difference by raising awareness📣. Together, let's build communities that support and uplift every single parent. Join us at https://lnkd.in/gvSp_HKx #AffordableHousing #SingleParentsSupport #CommunityBuilders #ShreveportHousing #LouisianaCommunity #HousingForAll #CBAHousing #SupportSingleParents #CommunityDevelopment #BuildingBetterFutures #ShreveportStrong #TogetherWeBuild 🏗️

Taking time to reach out and engage in meaningful conversations can help you feel supported, reduce anxiety, and enhance your sense of community. This practice will help you foster resilience and maintain your well-being during the busy winter season. #MentalHealthMatters #Connection #SelfCare #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityWellness

Helping others can take many forms, depending on the needs of the people and your resources or abilities. Here are some ways you can help: 𝟏. 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: Donate to those in need or to charities that work on causes you care about. 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠: Offer your time and skills to local organizations, shelters, food banks, or community centers. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: Distribute food, clothes, and other essentials to those who are homeless or in need. 𝟐. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Sometimes, people just need someone to listen. Offer your time to listen to friends, family, or even strangers who may be struggling.Counseling: If you’re trained, offer counseling services or help connect people to professionals who can provide support. 𝟑. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Share your knowledge and skills. Offer tutoring, teach a class, or mentor someone.Job Assistance: Help others find jobs by offering resume writing assistance, interview coaching, or connecting them with potential employers. 𝟒. 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: Use your voice to raise awareness about issues affecting others. This can be through social media, writing, or speaking at events.Policy Change: Advocate for policies that help those in need, whether it’s through lobbying, petitions, or voting. 𝟓. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Create opportunities for people to connect and support each other through community events, support groups, or workshops.

Thursday Tip: 🤔 Struggling to Get a Policymaker Interested in Your Ask? Here’s How! One of the biggest challenges in policy influencing is getting a policymaker to care about your issue—so how do you make your ask stand out? 🔑 Here’s a Tip: Align Your Ask with Their Priorities Before you reach out, do some research. Look at their recent speeches, social media posts, and the committees they serve on. Tailor your message to show how your issue ties into something they’re already focusing on. This way, you’re not just presenting a problem—you’re offering a solution that fits with their agenda. Example: Instead of saying, “We need more funding for youth services,” try: “I noticed your recent focus on community development. Investing in youth services would strengthen community ties and reduce future social issues.” The key is to show them why your ask should matter to them. 👉 Want more tailored tips like this? Sign up to my Substack Newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gq8PC7cj #PolicyInfluencing #PolicyAdvice #CharitySector #NonProfit #ProfessionalDevelopment #StakeholderEngagement Pic: Speaking at the recent launch of the Mental Health Policy Alliance.

This reminds me of Simon Sinek's latest book, The Infinite Game, and why I joined Spring Health: to build the foundation for a healthier, happier, more healed future. Our recent launch of the Community Care Solution reflects our enduring commitment to member-centered care, customer-obsessed partnerships, and advocacy for systemic change. It's moments like these that make me proud to be part of Spring Health. Physical, mental, and social health are interconnected; those with unmet needs are 2x more likely to use healthcare services and 5x more likely to face mental health challenges. When employers and consultants design benefits, it's counterproductive not to consider unmet social needs. This isn't just about doing "the right thing"; it's also the most cost-effective and life-transformative approach. “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”. - African Proverb. Read more about it here: https://lnkd.in/gm774saZ

Hot off the presses, Ontario Nonprofit Network has released the data from their annual State of the Sector survey. The news is a mix of many grim stats and some hopefulness about the future. Nonprofits are continuously asked to do more with less, even though we support some of the most vulnerable Ontarians. This leads to an increasing number of people whose needs are not being met. The fact is that the cost of doing nothing continues to increase - from emergency systems that are strained to increasing numbers of unhoused (or precariously housed) to the growing number of people not getting help for mental health and addiction issues. Please read the report...and then help to advocate for a strong, healthy and resilient nonprofit sector that is ready to meet emerging needs and help people in Ontario live well. #HelpStartsHere #NonprofitDifference #SafetyNet #Ontario

[Endorsement] Thank you for your endorsement, Mayor Jeff Toborg, PMP! Visit the link in my bio to learn more about me, volunteer, and donate. As commissioner, I will bring my commitment to community service to address the challenges we face. We will: • Hold Sheriff Brown accountable for overspending and administrative issues that affect law enforcement quality. • Ensure our law enforcement is well-equipped, trained, and staffed without breaking the budget. • Implement a “Treatment First” approach to homelessness, focusing on underlying problems before permanent housing and keeping community members in temporary shelters during treatment. • Reevaluate affordable housing strategies, focusing on improving the economics of building modest, affordable homes. • Enhance our sense of community to reduce the mental health impacts of isolation and loneliness. #Tyler4Commissioner #Endorsement4Tyler

Smart Development is beyond thankful to the Three Arches Foundation for their support to help Newcomers understand and navigate the local health care system by bridging cultural and linguistic gaps through the work of a health and wellness team comprised of a social worker, case manager, and community navigator. Through this work, we hope to grow resilience in Newcomers across Greater Cleveland, enhance existing and build new community partnerships to compliment our work, and make Greater Cleveland an even more welcoming and healthy place to live. Three Arches Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that invests in advancing the health and well-being of the people of Lakewood and surrounding communities through grant making. By connecting people, ideas and resources, the Three Arches Foundation fosters a collaborative approach towards investing in organizations whose work directly addresses the continuum of physical and behavioral health issues. For more information, visit threearchesfoundation.org.