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£628'188 and £1'384'481... In January 2020 Severn Trent committed to giving away more than £10m over five years to community projects across the region, to make a real difference in the communities we serve. The fund focuses on three elements of community wellbeing: 1) People, 2) Place; and 3) Environment - with a favourability shown to projects that lie within a sweet spot that incorporates all three. Now in its fourth year Severn Trent are proud to have supported 103 not for profit organisations across the region with more than £2million in grants, helping support our communities and increase wellbeing for our customers. £628'188 has been awarded to 41 organisations to support core funding and £1'384'481 has been awarded to 62 projects. To find out more please following this link: https://lnkd.in/e7TQpX2A

⚠️ In my experience mental health professionals can do more than pull people out of the river! They have a role in every part of this image 💪🏻 I see a version of this where politicians, organisations and businesses are consulting with therapists to mend that bridge, and make it strong 🏞️ Let’s move our efforts upstream! #upstream #prevention #earlyintervention

Since 2004… We Cambridgeshire Community Foundation have awarded over £32 million through 10,000+ grants. We have supported thousands of organisations, including charities, community groups, schools and sports clubs. They have made a positive difference to hundreds of thousands of people. We have funded projects in every ward in Cambridgeshire. You can learn more about our impact in a new 20-year impact report and most importantly see some of the work of the incredible charities and community groups that make all the difference, especially for those facing the biggest challenges and disadvantage. Whilst I am proud to reflect on what has been achieved, our new Vital Signs report shows that there is still much, very much more to be done. For a brilliantly successful County like Cambridgeshire we can see that the gap between the wealthier and the more deprived districts has widened in the last decade. In our cities, there are stark inequalities relating to income, education, and health between the most and least deprived wards. In Cambridge, there is a 12 year difference in life expectancy between the most and least deprived people! In a County, world-renowned for education, we are below the national average in indicators of early years development and school engagement. Poor outcomes for children eligible for free school meals reflect the impact of deprivation on education and sadly, later life prospects. If you or your business is interested to help people in your community through philanthropy and placed-based grant-making - please do get in touch. https://lnkd.in/dqipYz45

Economic stability isn’t just about income—it’s also about health. Financial literacy programs help families make more informed decisions about savings, investments, and healthcare. At SIDCN, we’re amplifying small charities who integrate financial education and health awareness for a healthier, more resilient community. 📢 Let’s prioritize financial literacy to ensure long-term community resilience! #SIDCN #SIDCNcommunity #financialliteracy #FinancialEmpowerment

Exciting news! Ride Connection is conducting an equity assessment and seeks community feedback. Ride Connection is dedicated to coordinating and providing transportation services in Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties, and is taking a significant step toward equity. We’re committed to fostering a culture of equity and inclusion. As part of this commitment, we’re conducting an Equity Assessment to evaluate our programs, services, and community impact. Community voices matter and we value your input! We invite all community members to participate in our Equity Survey. Your input will help shape our future initiatives and ensure that everyone’s needs are met. Be part of the positive change and share your feedback here: https://lnkd.in/gJEbCGY7 The survey will close on Thursday, May 2nd so don't delay! Let’s build a more equitable and accessible transportation system together. #transportation #mobilityforhealth #driveforgood #RideConnection #Portland #NonProfit #PDX #EquityAssessment #CommunityFeedback

Faith-based organizations are the backbone of our communities, offering essential support and guidance. Yet, funding for maintaining and improving their facilities can pose challenges. At Freddie Bell Jones, Inc., we specialize in assisting faith-based groups in navigating funding complexities, ensuring uninterrupted community service. We facilitate access to grants and government programs, empowering organizations to sustain their places of worship, expand their missions, and bolster their impactful work. Discover funding opportunities with: 🔹 Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) 🔹 Faith-Based Community Initiatives Funding 🔹 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 🔹 Private Foundations like The Lilly Endowment and The Ford Foundation 🔹 National Fund for Sacred Places Let's collaborate to secure the necessary backing for your organization's facility upgrades, restoration, and new projects. #FaithBasedFunding #GrantOpportunities #CapitalRepairs #CommunityDevelopment #FaithCommunities #ChurchRenovation #NonProfitFunding #SacredPlaces #FreddieBellJonesInc #GrantWriting

While the core of Resource Synergy’s work is to better the environment and economy, we are also dedicated to supporting our community. As a triple bottom line company, we’ve set aside a portion of our revenue to support charitable causes. We recently invested some of this fund in Priority Spokane. Here’s why: In 2009, the community asked for attainable education for their youth and Priority Spokane listened. Knowing that lack of education is linked to intergenerational cycles of poverty and poor health and that graduation rates at the local public schools were at 60%, Priority Spokane’s team decided it was going to be the goal. They tackled the project, and within five years, they saw the graduation rates rise to 80%! This is just one of the many awesome reasons they won the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize in 2014. Today, Priority Spokane has set its top four priorities to: 1) Improving public safety and mental health service access, 2) Building local capacity for childcare, 3) Increasing the tree canopy to improve the environment in neighborhoods of Spokane, and 4) To promote housing innovations such as shared equity housing, tiny homes, and cooperative living to help address the housing shortage. #community #Spokane #ResourceSynergy

As one of the five nonprofits in OJCF’s Impact Together program, HomeShare Oregon advocates for collective shifts and innovative approaches to address the pressing challenge of affordable housing. Recognizing a need for innovative ideas, HomeShare Oregon believes that a collaborative effort is essential to pave the way for effective solutions. Most participants in HomeShare Oregon face the obstacle of limited affordable housing options, hindering their journey towards stability. However, HomeShare Oregon provides housing arrangements at an average cost ranging from $600 - $850 a month. This provides homeseekers with the essential stability necessary to enhance their lives. Explore the meaningful work of HomeShare Oregon and the other participating nonprofits in Impact Together by visiting ojcf.org/impact/. #ojcf #oregonjewishcommunityfoundation #ojcfimpacttogether #impacttogether #homeshare #homesharing #homeshareoregon #peopleoforegon #portlandor #portlandoregon #portlandoregonlife #pdxoregon #pdxor #pdx101 #rosecity #oregon #exploreoregon #homelesspeople #homelessawareness #homelesssupport #homelessresources #homelessnothopeless

Let’s Stand Together to End Modern Slavery At Waste to Wonder Worldwide, we believe that #education is one of the most powerful tools in the fight against #ModernSlavery. Through our School in a Box initiative, we’ve been able to support over 1,400 schools & charities in 40 countries, giving children and communities the chance to dream, grow, and protect themselves from exploitation. This isn’t just about redistributing resources, it’s about giving hope and opportunity to those who need it most. Today, on this #AntiSlaveryDay, we’re sharing our Anti-Slavery White Paper. It tells the story of how education can break the cycle of vulnerability and exploitation, and how we can all play a part in this fight. Supply Change United Nations Office for Sustainable Development (UNOSD) Social Value Portal Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance Michael Amos Tom Holdsworth John Hume NICK GLOVER - 🟡🟢🔴🔵 Action - Be Your Best - Assoc CIPD Paul Curtis Mihai RIZAN alex rampelt Linda Glover Hayley Smith Vince Smith Alan Cooper Paula Carey #EndModernSlavery #AntiSlaveryWeek #SupplyChainCompliance #ModernSlavery

Full of relevant data to make informed decisions and better support the current needs of British Columbia’s nonprofit sector, “Under Pressure” is the fourth installment in a series initiated by a partnership between Vantage Point , Vancouver Foundation , The Victoria Foundation , City of Vancouver , United Way British Columbia and Vancity Community Foundation . The report provides recommendations, including building a sustainable workforce, funding reforms, and ecosystem collaboration strategies. For further information about the research or to download the report, click here: https://lnkd.in/gKa4A_yi #NonprofitReport #NonprofitData #NonprofitTrends #DataDrivenDecisions