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The latest installment of our State of the Issues series focuses on housing accessibility, a top-of-mind topic for many Americans. It provides a snapshot of the current landscape and the spectrum of ways companies can activate for positive change. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eKtMiaJw Thank you to our leading nonprofit contributors: Covenant House International and Habitat for Humanity International ___________________ 🏛️ The State of the Issues content series highlights insights from issue leaders on the key topics at the heart of this election. Keep an eye out for our next topic: LGBTQ+ rights. #2024election #socialimpact #housing #youthhomelessness #csr

🚨 Today the U.S. Surgeon General issued a new advisory on the mental health and well-being of American parents. The significance of this crisis is incredibly disheartening, but we are pleased to see this level of attention being given to the very real issue facing parents in our country. We are honored to be working alongside leading organizations and corporations committed to supporting parents and their mental well-being like: The Kids Mental Health Foundation-leading efforts nationwide to empower parents and grown-ups with the skills and resources to support kids as they navigate life's challenges Sandy Hook Promise- supporting parents and care-givers nationwide by scaling education on violence warning signs, to support keeping kids and communities safe The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation - leading efforts to support women and teens, including a strong focus on empowering parents and adults with mental well-being resources #parents #socialimpact #mentalhealth #stress #clientlove https://lnkd.in/g5KqiDkM

CSR professionals are used to hearing about key social issues (especially during an election year) but we’re often left asking “What can we do to actually move the needle?” The latest installment of our State of the Issues series focuses on gun violence prevention (GVP) and helps answer that question, providing a snapshot of the current landscape and the spectrum of ways companies can activate for positive change. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/ennQVHQG Thank you to our leading nonprofit contributors: Sandy Hook Promise and Project Unloaded ___________________ 🏛️ The State of the Issues content series highlights insights from issue leaders on the key topics at the heart of this election. Keep an eye out for our next topic: housing. #2024election #socialimpact #gunviolenceprevention #csr

When brands join forces BIG things can happen 🌟 Powerful leaders across industries are uniting to revolutionize the fight against childhood summer hunger with Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry's CEO Pledge to End Summer Hunger. Together they will help increase the number of children receiving summer meals from 2.8 million ➡ 30 million nationwide. The commitment from iconic brands like Macy's, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inspire, Fogo de Chão, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, and Jack in the Box is inspiring! Learn more : https://lnkd.in/e6w3U-AN #socialimpact #collectiveimpact #csr #clientlove #ceopledge #foodinsecurity #summerhunger

🚨 Sharing client love for our colleagues at the Bosch Community Fund. They published an environmental education report highlighting best practices and innovative approaches, using Michigan as a case study. This initiative helps guide grant making and identifies resources for educators, nonprofits, government partners, and those who want to make a difference in their community.   We’re proud to have helped the Fund develop this valuable tool that will positively impact many stakeholders. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/45MrfVo Bosch, Kathleen Owsley, Eve Haley, Roula Adonakis

Happy Friday and Happy August! Consider how you can leverage August's key moments to amplify your organization’s social impact work ⬇ For upcoming moments in 2024, check out our full calendar: https://lnkd.in/eNuixvCW and follow us here on LinkedIn where we post monthly snapshots! #SocialImpact #CSRInitiative #AwarenessDay #Calendar #Moments #CSR #Nonprofit #August #BlackBusinessMonth

Iconic brands like Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inspire, Fogo de Chão, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Jack in the Box, and Macy's are joining Share Our Strength | No Kid Hungry to help close the Summer Hunger Gap.   41% of parents struggle to provide food for their household when kids are out of school. Top executives are committing to changing this stat by:   1) Mobilizing their brands to help No Kid Hungry raise $50M over the next three years 2) Lending their time and influence to raise awareness 3) Supporting advocacy policies that ensure kids have access to food year-round   Learn more about No Kid Hungry's CEO Pledge to End Summer Hunger here: https://lnkd.in/e6w3U-AN #socialimpact #collectiveimpact #csr #restaurantindustry #ceopledge #foodinsecurity #clientlove

While the landscape and key players of the 2024 election continue to shift, two things remain the same:  - The social issues that are top of mind - It’s an important moment for companies to consider their opportunities for action The first installment of our State of the Issues series focuses on Immigration, providing a snapshot of the immigration and refugee support landscape with ways companies can activate for positive change. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/gdb4kcgp Thank you to our leading nonprofit contributors: American Immigration Council and Alight ___________________ 🏛️ The State of the Issues content series highlights insights from issue leaders on the key topics at the heart of this election. Keep an eye out for our next topic: gun violence prevention. #2024election #socialimpact #immigration #csr

Curious what your social impact peers are noticing about CSR trends, priority social issues, impact measurement and more? Check out ACCP's CSR Insights Report for insights on the questions keeping social impact professionals up at night  ⬇ https://lnkd.in/e44HBsS3 #CSR #socialimpact #industrydata

We see the increased demand for strong measurement strategies and understand the challenges of proving CSR value plus aligning it with company and societal goals. We believe in combining the art of social impact strategy with the science of measurement. We do it with our clients every single day. We're excited to share the latest toolkit from our friends at True Impact and Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals, designed to help CSR teams measure and maximize their impact to increase their Social Return on Investment (SROI). Check it out now for support on how to: ➡ track priorities ➡ set reporting requirements ➡ claim impact ➡ maximize investments https://lnkd.in/esXRGf-Y