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We are officially one week out from DBU Giving Day! Giving Day is our annual 24-hour fundraising event that allows you to directly impact the lives of DBU students. These funds go directly to student scholarships, athletic teams, departments, colleges, and the areas of greatest need around campus. Your gift enables us to achieve our mission to provide Christ-centered higher education to students from all walks of life and continue to produce servant-leaders committed to transforming the world. Here is how you can partner with us on Giving Day to support DBU: 1. Go to dbu.edu/giving-day on May 2nd 2. Select the area that you are most passionate about (if you are not sure, we recommend donating to the area of greatest need) 3. Choose an amount that you are comfortable with (every single gift counts) 4. Complete your donation and watch as your generosity transforms lives 5. Spread the news and encourage others to participate! As we approach May 2nd, we encourage you to consider your role on this important day! Mark this date on your calendar or make a gift early at dbu.edu/giving-day.

We can make a difference! With just 30,000/= or by donating any excess books and scholastic materials, you can support students at Tubur Primary School, Kelim Primary School, and Lwala Girls Secondary School. Every donation counts toward building a brighter future. Let’s uplift young learners together—donate today! #donateabook#giving#donation#empowerment#philanthropy#kitabubukproject

In #OssiningNY, 42% of children live in low-income households or below the federal poverty line. More than 15% of families earn less than $35,000 annually, while the cost of living in Ossining is 30% higher than the national average. School budgets primarily focus on essential expenses such as teacher salaries, facilities, and mandated programs. They often lack the flexibility to fund the enrichment opportunities and innovative initiatives desperately needed to support our underserved community. Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation bridges this gap by supporting critical programs and resources that enhance education and provide opportunities many families could not otherwise afford. State funding formulas often fail to address the unique and diverse needs of districts like Ossining. Community support through #donations plays a vital role in leveling the playing field and empowering ALL children to thrive and succeed. 🎁 This holiday season, celebrate your loved ones with a gift that uplifts an entire community and builds a brighter future for us all. Consider donating today. ❤️ Learn more about Ossining MATTERS 👉 www.ossininingmatters.org #OssiningMatters #EducationForAll #GiveBack #MakeADifference #donation #notforprofit

Education isn’t a privilege—it’s a right. Yet, millions of children lack basic learning tools. #Together, we can change this by building libraries, donating books, and creating opportunities for young learners. www.joinourvillage.org #donate #givingtuesday #foreverychild #educationmatters #villagebookbuilders

How can we make young lives less stressful? I was reflecting on this question recently at a networking event with Kolisi Foundation and EMpower—The Emerging Markets Foundation. The word that entered my mind was ‘SAFETY’. When we think about young people in South Africa facing a multitude of challenges within the education system - it’s very stressful and especially at such a young age. And when young people are experiencing lots of stress at such a young age it makes learning and living a lot more challenging. Within their school, home and community environments having a good support structure and safety is key to seeing these young people flourish. Safety provides room to take a breath, to gain confidence, to feel loved, to be acknowledged and gain access to resources and quality learning. This all adds to a young person feeling less stressed. We have evidence of this model from stories of youth who have been part of our programmes. I’m grateful to be part of a team at The Sozo Foundation that at the core focuses on providing safe spaces for youth in Vrygrond and surrounds. I do believe that everything else flows from there and that we will, with time, see more youth stay in school and finish high school successfully. #educationmatters #safespaces #reducedropouts

💡 This Giving Tuesday, let’s close the achievement gap in education! 💡 As a parent of twins in the NYC public school system, I’ve experienced how challenging it can be to navigate the system and ensure every child has access to the resources they need. I’ve also seen how inequities in education can hold kids back simply because of where they live or the resources available to their teachers. That’s why I’m proud to serve as a facilitator with Inspiring Educators, where we work to empower school teachers and administrators with tools, training, and strategies to transform their classrooms and communities. This work helps bridge the achievement gap and gives every child a chance to thrive. This Giving Tuesday, I invite you to support this mission. Your donation can help expand programs that uplift educators and create lasting change for students everywhere. Every dollar we raise goes directly to the IE Equity Fund, providing grants and scholarships to make our training accessible to high-need, underfunded schools, districts, and organizations. Three ways you can support IE during this season of giving: 1️⃣ Donate if you are able. We have secured a match on all donations so every dollar will be DOUBLED! https://lnkd.in/eUXbdGE9 2️⃣ Spread the word. Share our posts on here to remind your network of the essential work that educators do every day and the urgent need to support them. 3️⃣ Connect us to new friends and supporters. Do you know someone who would be excited about our mission and interested in supporting it? Put us in touch or send them this link: https://lnkd.in/ejbfgQ3K Oh... wait, there's a 4th thing. 4️⃣ Thank an educator. Always, always, thank an educator 👏 💛 #GivingTuesday #EducationForAll #CloseTheGap #InspiringChange

EDvance College provides a phenomenal model of learning through work for early childhood educators. Learners earn college credit toward their degrees for their work caring for children in their local licensed ECE programs, and use their workplaces to practice the skills they learn in the classroom. The program is designed to support economic mobility for ECE professionals by validating and growing the knowledge they come with. It’s an earn-and-learn model to note, and I’m proud to be a board member. Check it out! #AllLearningCounts

Early childhood learning is the most effective approach to increasing long term literacy. Summer Learning Programs focus on increasing the literacy rates of children for a better future. Donate today at theafj.org/donate so that more children can have a chance to get fair start in education. #afjcares #jamaica #charity #nonprofit #donate #education #summerlearning

Education unlocks potential, but financial barriers often block deserving students' paths—especially for first-generation and undocumented scholars. That's why we at Mission Graduates are proud to partner with the Mission Promise Neighborhood to provide critical support for students at John O'Connell High School. Our goal is to bridge the higher education gap. Even with traditional financial aid, students face tuition gaps, application fees, and technology costs. Undocumented students confront even greater hurdles as they don't qualify for government tuition assistance. Here's how you can make a difference: • Donate: Text MPNSF24 to 53-555 or visit givebutter.com/MPNSF24 to invest in their futures. • Volunteer: Let me know if you'd like to explore volunteering, including opportunities with scholarship selection. • Spread the Word: Share this post to raise awareness about #EducationEquity! #MissionGraduates #EducationEquity #UndocumentedStudents #FirstGeneration #CollegeAccess #SanFrancisco

UPDATE: 1000 Books Campaign We're so excited overjoyed! A generous donor from our #FriendsOfNyenyedzi community contributed 43 textbooks to our 1000 Books Campaign! Thank you to our anonymous benefactor who reached out! Your kindness will impact numerous young minds. The donated textbooks will be shared among a few less privileged schools in October, including Open Tribe Foundation in Epworth. Additional Donations: - Exercise books courtesy of the Munemo Sisters - Titles from local author/publisher Faith Chipangura for high schools - "The Adventures of Nyenyedzi" for primary schools Book by book, we're getting closer to our 1000-book goal by 2025! Help us reach our target! We still need: 1. Pre-loved textbooks/novels 2. Financial assistance for printing 3. Fuel for distribution 4. Stationery for underprivileged children Contact us: +263775526392 Join the movement! Share, donate, and spread the word. Figures will be updated as we move around and donate the literature. #FriendsOfNyenyedzi #1000BooksCampaign #BookDonation #EducationMatters #Zimbabwe