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Building community through charity involves using philanthropic efforts to bring people together, foster connections, and strengthen social bonds. Here are some ways to build community through charity: 1. _Volunteer opportunities_: Organize group volunteer activities, encouraging teamwork and socializing. 2. _Fundraising events_: Host events like charity runs, auctions, or bake sales, promoting community engagement. 3. _Food drives and pantries_: Collect and distribute food, involving the community in addressing hunger. 4. _Disaster relief efforts_: Unite the community in responding to natural disasters or crises. 5. _Youth programs_: Support mentorship, education, and extracurricular activities for underprivileged youth. 6. _Community gardens_: Establish shared green spaces, promoting sustainability and neighborhood connections. 7. _Health initiatives_: Organize health fairs, screenings, or support groups, addressing local health concerns. 8. _Animal welfare programs_: Partner with animal shelters, promoting compassion and community service. 9. _Environmental projects_: Engage the community in clean-ups, conservation, and sustainability efforts. 10. _Grants and scholarships_: Offer financial support for local projects, education, and community development. By building community through charity, you can: - Foster a sense of belonging - Encourage empathy and understanding - Develop partnerships and collaborations - Empower community members - Create positive social change Remember, charity work has the power to unite people and build stronger, more compassionate communities!

Did you know that it’s Mental Health Awareness Week?   Here at Mid Surrey Community Fridges we are very keen to spread the word about the fun and sense of belonging and purpose you get by volunteering for a cause you believe in.   We’ve been saving good surplus food from landfill since 2017, distributing it to the local community, helping people in food poverty and the environment at the same time. We’re currently saving about 7 tonnes of food a week from going to waste, collecting it from supermarkets, local businesses and food charities, redistributing the food to 14 hubs in the local area.    And we couldn’t do it without our band of over 100 volunteers, who are the lifeblood of our organisation but who also get a huge amount out of serving the local community and protecting the environment.   So why encourage your employees to volunteer? Because it’s good for their mental health and good for your business. But don’t take our word for it; here are some industry statistics: - 80% of employees say that group volunteering strengthens their relationships with their colleagues. - 87% of employees who volunteered through their companies noted an improved perception of their employers. - Employee turnover drops by an average of 57% when employees are deeply connected to their companies’ volunteering efforts Follow this link for these and more statistics about corporate volunteering: https://lnkd.in/eGaNM4dd   And check out how you could help @Mid Surrey Community Fridges with your voluntary support: https://lnkd.in/eFRP_aFu   Thank you.   #Community #Volunteering #MentalHealth #FoodForThought Tony White Michaela Afford Michelle Carvell Simon Edmands Ian Giles

✨ Hopestead’s Impact Report 2023-24 - #HopeatHome ✨ Watch the highlights from our Impact Report – this week, we’re focusing on #HopeatHome 🏡 Hope at Home is all about providing people moving into a Flagship home from a route of homelessness with furniture, flooring, appliances and other essentials. 🎨 People can choose the items, colours and finishings they get, allowing them to build a space that reflects their personality. The idea is that they get everything they need to thrive in their new home. 🎁 During the year, Hope at Home supported: - 418 people in 239 households (this included 154 children) - 88 households were given airbeds, bedding and basic appliances to bridge the gap between moving in and receiving more permanent items from Hope at Home - 462 white goods supplied and installed, and 160 homes received new flooring and carpets - 155 of the households were moving in from local authority temporary accommodation. - The total value of the support provided was ✨ £875,825 ✨ 💬 The feedback we received about Hope at Home was really positive! - 93% of people said they felt more positive and settled in their new home - 50% felt more capable of managing their finances - And 97% of people sustained their tenancy See the full video: https://lnkd.in/gTbmnKPe #Hopestead #impact #impactreport #charity #homelessness #homelessnesssupport #endhomelessness #EastofEngland #EastAnglia

Community Involvement & Corporate Social Responsibility at Blue One Properties 🇬🇧 At Blue One Properties, we are dedicated to fostering strong community connections and upholding our commitment to sustainable and responsible practices. Here’s a glimpse of our efforts: Supporting Local Charities 🎗️ We’re passionate about giving back to our community. Our partnerships with local charities involve regular fundraising events, donation drives, and volunteer efforts by our team, ensuring we contribute positively to the causes that matter most. #BlueOneGivesBack Promoting Sustainability 🌍 Environmental stewardship is integral to our operations. We’ve adopted eco-friendly practices such as energy-efficient buildings, waste reduction initiatives, and the use of sustainable materials. Together, we can create a greener, healthier planet. #GreenLiving Championing Employee Wellbeing 🧘♂️ Our employees are our family. We focus on their wellbeing through programmes that promote health, professional growth, and a supportive work culture. When our team thrives, so does our community. #BlueOneFamily Engaging with the Community 🏡 Community engagement is at the core of our values. We support local events, collaborate with small businesses, and invest in cultural projects to strengthen community bonds and enhance local life. #CommunityHeart Educational Initiatives 📖 We believe in the power of education. Our educational programmes and workshops offer local youth opportunities to learn and develop skills, helping to shape a brighter future for our community. #FutureLeaders At Blue One Properties, we are more than just property managers; we are community builders. Together, we can make a lasting impact! 🌟 #BlueOneCommunity #BuildingABetterTomorrow

We’re proud to revisit Global Generation an incredible educational charity we visited last year with Katie from VegTrug 🌿 They work with children, young people, and communities across Camden, Islington, and Southwark to turn underused urban spaces into thriving green havens. This week, we’re exploring how Garden on a Roll can partner with them on their upcoming projects to support greener, more sustainable spaces for all. 🌱 #GardenOnARoll #GlobalGeneration #SustainableGardening #CommunityProjects #Partnerships #UrbanGreening

It's difficult to put into words the incredible impact that volunteering makes. It can allow you to connect with your community and even the smallest act of giving back can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, environment and organisations in need. This belief has run strong in our family for years. Our parents were part of the Rural Fire Brigade in Northern NSW. My sister Angela Taylor volunteers with the SES and she will literally be out there in the middle of natural disasters helping people or trekking through bushland participating in missing people searches. She has also supported Orange Sky which is a laundry service for the Homeless and these guys had a massive impact also during the flooding disasters across SEQ and NSW. We have volunteered with local Wildlife Rescue where we would be on call to help injured native animals of an evening. And more recently, my daughter and I volunteer with a Vinnie's youth program that seeks to help, guide and support local kids. I have also been incredibly inspired by other industry colleagues who have put aside their own time to give back to their community over the years. The generosity of our industry in volunteering time, trucks, warehouses and resources during crisis is outstanding. National Volunteer Week runs from 20th - 26th May and this years theme is Something For Everyone - meaning that there are so many different ways that people can look to give back to their community - no matter how big or small. Kids sport, community events, charity fundraisers, beach clean ups, homeless services - you name it, volunteers are vital to their success. People who are interested in looking for volunteer opportunities in their local area can check on a platform www.govolunteer.com.au. The need is enormous and immediate and to be honest - incredibly rewarding! Many people even doing a little bit - can have an enormous impact. Business leaders its a reminder to also consider what can you do within your organisation to support staff who volunteer? There are some great company's that I have seen that actively encourage their staff in their volunteering efforts both individually and as part of a corporate act. It reinforces their commitment to their local community and also fosters a greater sense of belonging within the organisation itself. #NationalVolunteerWeek #HelpingOthers #GivingBack #Volunteering #VolunteersAreAmazing #CorporateVolunteering #StartWhereYouAreUseWhatYouHaveDoWhatYouCan

Three things we hotly debated in the kitchen during my recent volunteering stint at The Choir with No Name : 🤔 Why do people put butter in their baked beans? What can we do to help them? 🥪 Are you supposed to butter the bread when they are making tuna mayo sandwiches? 🧈 If you are making beans on toast, should you butter toast? One thing that was not debated: 🥧 Homity Pie is delicious (here is the recipe – thank me later) https://lnkd.in/d3vb3P7N Choir with No Name is based at St Martins Church in The Bullring. They provide an opportunity for people have experienced homelessness to come together and sing, perform and enjoy a hot meal served by volunteers. Thank you to Sharon Blackwell for organising this as part of Gowling WLG Responsible Business Strategy, and to the fabulous team at Choir with No Name. If you are a corporate organisation that provides volunteering opportunities to your staff, did you know that this generates around £16/hour of social value benefit to the local community? #WestMidlands #CharityWork #Volunteering #Choir #CorporatePartnership #SkilledVolunteering #SocialValue #LocalValue

Another week means another series of Commonplace projects to highlight! Let's take a look at what our customers have been launching recently... 📍Covent Garden Conservation Area Audit: Everyone who lives around, works in or visits Covent Garden is welcome to take part in this project. The documents that the City of Westminster produces will outline the key characteristics of the area and will provide guidance on how Covent Garden should be managed, preserved and enhanced. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02Fym2z0 📍Local Places for Nature Carmarthenshire: Carmarthenshire County Council alongside a whole host of other organisations are working to protect and improve the local natural environment. This project contains a clean map for the whole of Carmarthenshire and one large survey that is asking people to share green places that are significant to them. The site is also available in both English and Welsh. 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02Fym930 📍What's it like to live in Houlton?: This is the newest phase of the Quality of Life Foundation's post-occupancy project in Houlton. Its purpose is to help residents influence what happens in the local area, and for Urban & Civic to make improvements to Houlton and other similar developments Plus , for every completed survey they are making a donation to charity! 🔗https://hubs.ly/Q02FylZ20 #digitalengagement #communityengagement #engagement #london #community #digital #Wales

🌟 June is Workplace Giving Month! 🌟 Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference? Consider joining the pack and supporting Sydney Dogs & Cats Home through Workplace Giving! 🐶🐱 What is Workplace Giving? It's a simple and powerful way to make small, regular donations directly from your pre-tax pay. By contributing this way, you help us continue our vital work of: 🐾 Caring for Sydney's lost, abandoned, and neglected pets 🐾 Providing the best possible care and enrichment for each animal 🐾 Enriching the lives of people in need through our community programs The Benefits: 💡 Boosts staff engagement, retention, and productivity 💡 Enhances your company’s reputation and social impact 💡 Cost-effective way to build a long-term partnership with us 💡 It feels good to give, especially to furry friends! Join the Pack! We are so grateful for our current workplace giving supporters. Be inspired by the businesses already making a difference: Deutsche Bank AG Ernst & Young Sydney Trains Sydney Water Telstra Corporation Apple Inc. Google Inc. HighLow Markets Ready to make an impact? Get in touch to learn how your team or business can start making a difference today or check out our website for more info: https://lnkd.in/giCPqGEy #WorkplaceGiving #SydneyDogsAndCatsHome #CommunityImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility #GivingBack #SupportLocalCharities #MakeADifference