The Arc of San Antonio’s Post

Isn't this amazing! So many are "taking action" along with us as our members and making a true difference in their families and communities. Truly heart warming 😍 to watch community coming together in action. Do you have do you have a Canada Protection Plan or Foresters Financial insurance policy? Are you a member? Do you want to know how to become a member? Connect with your insurance advisor's to learn more. Or, if you are an advisor and you wish to learn more about the benefits and how your prospects can become a member connect with me to learn more: chantal@cpp.ca If you own one of our policies, and want to check out your complimentary member benefits at MyForesters.com See how you as well can take action and make a difference. #helpingiswhoweare #membershipmatters #clientcentric #advisorcentric #insurance #helpingfamilies

What is the value of ”Take Your Daughter to Work Day? We think it is education and empathy, so the child knows what the parent does daily, but it is so much more. It instills lifelong work values. Meahgan Gibson attended a “Take Your Daughter to Work Day” at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. To this day she reminds me of a few choice words I stated during a staff meeting but she also pursued a career in Leisure and Hospitality. More importantly she picked up values like; everybody is critical to success (especially the lowest paid hourly associates), every person has a story, treat people with dignity and respect, and if they have a name tag, user their name. Grow by trying new things that others shy away from. Powerful words are “thank you” and “can you help me”, and assisting others even if you do not have time.  Today this was in my feed. I had no idea she was working on this.  Biscuits and socks, who knew? But more importantly, a young professional (from a generation many professionals belittle) leading a project that reflects well on the brand and does good for the community. Also hats off to Dennis Pfaff, Maple Street Biscuit Company and Cracker Barrel for creating an organization culture where young professional growth occurs. Take your daughter to work and as a leader, your relationships matter more than you know. #cio #leadership

Lovelight Solutions is thrilled to team up with Let There Be Light International to provide life changing solar lanterns to 1,000 families. It's amazing how much impact a $15 lantern can provide to a family living without access to electricity. Currently, families in off-grid communities in Uganda spend on average 30% of their income on light! Mostly in the form of kerosene which is unhealthy to breathe. We've been working with this fantastic org over the past 4 years as part of our commitment to donate 1% of our revenues to bring light to those that do not have access to electricity. The org is run by an amazing founder/executive director who takes no salary - maximizing the impact of donations. Your donation will fund a solar lantern for mothers that come to deliver a baby in a community health clinic (Lovelight Solutions is proud to have brought solar power to 6 of them). Most families deliver w/in the home which leads to high infant mortality. Getting mothers to clinics where there is a lit environment saves lives. This program is also amazing for women's empowerment. Typically, everything of value is owned by the male.. now a mom comes home with a solar lantern that is extremely valuable and revolutionary for the family. This is a win-win-win program with cascading benefits. Thanks for considering chipping in to this great project, where your donation will be matched 2-1. Let it Shine! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gSM-s9rS

Ready to make a difference that will be felt for generations? In less than 20 minutes, you can help leave a legacy that will benefit disabled veterans for years to come. A charitable bequest in your will not only supports the Disabled Veterans National Foundation's longevity and allows us to carry out our mission, but is also a powerful tool to reduce potential estate taxes, which can be beneficial for your family as well. With our free new LegacyPlanner tool, you can now complete a free online will (donating to DVNF is not required to use). Go to DVNF.plannedgiving.org to begin writing your legacy today.

If you are interested in helping Starr King educate the next generation of Unitarian Universalist and multi-religious leaders, the simplest, most flexible, and most versatile way to ensure we can continue our work for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. To include Starr King in your will or living trust, download our PDF of sample bequest language and customize it to your wishes. You can then provide this language to your attorney for inclusion in your will or living trust. Learn more at sksm.edu/legacy. Did you know that legacy gifts count towards Starr King’s Sowing Seeds Campaign goal of $9 million? You can help us reach that goal with a bequest. #SKSMLegacy

If you are interested in helping Starr King educate the next generation of Unitarian Universalist and multi-religious leaders, the simplest, most flexible, and most versatile way to ensure we can continue our work for years to come is a gift in your will or living trust, known as a charitable bequest. To include Starr King in your will or living trust, download our PDF of sample bequest language and customize it to your wishes. You can then provide this language to your attorney for inclusion in your will or living trust. Learn more at sksm.edu/legacy. Did you know that legacy gifts count towards Starr King’s Sowing Seeds Campaign goal of $9 million? You can help us reach that goal with a bequest. #SKSMLegacy

It's #GivingTuesday and there are endless opportunities to give to those in need. We'd be honored to have you join our giving network at any dollar amount. Every dollar makes a difference when it goes towards giving students more of what they need. In case you love a good reason, let me sing you a song (not literally)... (To the melody of Seasons of Love) Eight thousand, one hundred thirty-one students... Eight thousand, one hundred thirty-one reasons to give. Eight thousand, one hundred thirty-one students... How do you measure, measure a gift? In classrooms, in communities In partnerships and conversations. In inches, in miles To on-site employer visits. In eight thousand, one hundred thirty-one students How do you measure, how much to give? How about one dollar? How about five dollars? How about twenty-five dollars? Measure in gifts Seasons of Giving... Seasons of Giving... Play the first 1:20 of the song and follow along and try not to laugh (especially you Eric Shepard)... then go give 😁

🍂 It’s the Season of Giving 🎁 This Thanksgiving, we’re beyond grateful for the big-hearted support that helps further our mission. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. If you can give just $5 monthly or a one-time gift of $10, know that every bit goes a long way toward promoting the principles of liberty and Constitutional values. ❤️ For those able to give more, we’re offering a special way to say thank you with our Legacy Library gifts—beautiful leather-engraved displays of America’s founding documents, perfect for your office, classroom, or home: - $500 Donation: Leather Declaration of Independence: - $1000 Donation: two panels—Leather Declaration of Independence and the Leather Bill of Rights - $5000 Donation: the full set of four panels, featuring the Leather U.S. Constitution Wall Hanging Donate here https://bit.ly/40HozIb 1. Click the Donate button 2. On Step 3, choose “One Time Donation” of $500, $1000, or $5000—or select any amount you can give! Thank you for helping us preserve the principles of liberty and Constitutional values! Learn how you can support the Institute on the Constitution. Join us in our mission to promote constitutional education and civic engagement. Step #1: Pray. Step #2: Study. Step #3: Act. Learn more at https://bit.ly/47TyXfT #IOTC #ConstitutionalEducation #AmericanView #Constitution #USHistory #Government #Civics #ConstitutionalLaw #Participate #LegacyLibrary #PreserveOurHeritage #GiveBig #Donate #donation #thanks

Youth who meet regularly with their mentors are: 46% less likely than their peers to start using illegal drugs and 27% less likely to start drinking. (Public/Private Ventures study of Big Brothers Big Sisters) Will you help? #kidsfirst #mentoring #helpingothers

🍂 It’s the Season of Giving 🎁 This Thanksgiving, we’re beyond grateful for the big-hearted support that helps further our mission. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. If you can give just $5 monthly or a one-time gift of $10, know that every bit goes a long way toward promoting the principles of liberty and Constitutional values. ❤️ For those able to give more, we’re offering a special way to say thank you with our Legacy Library gifts—beautiful leather-engraved displays of America’s founding documents, perfect for your office, classroom, or home: - $500 Donation: Leather Declaration of Independence: - $1000 Donation: two panels—Leather Declaration of Independence and the Leather Bill of Rights - $5000 Donation: the full set of four panels, featuring the Leather U.S. Constitution Wall Hanging Donate here https://bit.ly/40HozIb 1. Click the Donate button 2. On Step 3, choose “One Time Donation” of $500, $1000, or $5000—or select any amount you can give! Thank you for helping us preserve the principles of liberty and Constitutional values! Learn how you can support the Institute on the Constitution. Join us in our mission to promote constitutional education and civic engagement. Step #1: Pray. Step #2: Study. Step #3: Act. Learn more at https://bit.ly/47TyXfT #IOTC #ConstitutionalEducation #AmericanView #Constitution #USHistory #Government #Civics #ConstitutionalLaw #Participate #LegacyLibrary #PreserveOurHeritage #GiveBig #Donate #donation #thanks