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🌟 Dive into the Heart of Community Service! 🤝💙 Explore the inspiring article on "What We Do" at The Jewish Federation of Lee & Charlotte Counties. Discover the impactful initiatives and community-building efforts that make a difference in the lives of many. Read more about our mission: https://lnkd.in/e_2s-MMJ Together, we build a stronger, more connected community! 🌈🌟 #JewishFederation #CommunityService #ImpactfulInitiatives 💖🌐 Article submitted by

Youth and adult criminal justice is a local issue. That’s why funding hyperlocal organizations – and organizations led by those who have been most impacted by the justice system – makes good sense. Learn more about the impact of Give Local at http://givelocal.us #givelocal #justicereform #criminaljusticereform #youthjusticereform #fip #philanthropy #givingtuesday

Love the idea of public service but don't want to become a politician? 20 years ago, I attended the Democratic National Convention. I was working on the presidential campaign at the time. There, I witnessed a then-state senator talk about unifying red states and blue states. It was inspiring, but it didn’t spark a desire to run for office. Instead, it made me realize that there are countless ways to serve your country without stepping into the political arena. Here are a few ways you can make an impact: 1. Mentorship Share your knowledge and experience with the next generation.    2. Nonprofit Work Join or support organizations that align with your values. 3. Community Involvement Volunteer for local initiatives or serve on community boards. 4. Advocacy Use your voice to champion causes that matter to you 5. Military service Be a part of something greater than yourself (I joined) You don't have to hold a political title to make a difference. Service comes in many forms. Find the one that resonates with you and dive in. How are you serving your community?

In Book #2: Many of the buildings of the Huntington Beach High School were demolished and rebuilt in the 1970s due to earthquake and fire codes, but community activism saved the Auditorium and Tower. More about our books at https://bit.ly/SCLBookInfo

Have you had a chance to see our public education spots for Project Human Dignity with the Utah Impact Partnership? 🌟 Watch for our next chapter in the months ahead and learn how you can be an #impactpartner. #HumanDignity #CommunityImpact #UtahImpactPartnership #PublicEducation #ProjectHumanDignity #SLChamber

Veteran Housing Corp says that IF YOU ARE NOT PART OF A PERMANENT AND LASTING SOLUTION TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CRISIS AND HOMELESSNESS, YOU ARE THE PROBLEM! THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX IS BROKEN AND NOT WORKING FOR AMERICAN TAXPAYERS Veteran Housing Corp would ask every TAXPAYER to demand and get answers from their elected and appointed government officials the below questions as they relate to any affordable, workforce, or supportive housing project in your community! 1. How much local, state, and federal funding, tax credits, or other government benefits or incentives did the project receive? 2. What is the affordability period for each project? Is the affordability period permanent and in perpetuity? 3. What guarantees exist have your local, state, and federal government officials obtained in writing that rents will not go up or that tenants will not be displaced or evicted after the "affordability period expires? Every local, state, and federal housing authority and affordable or workforce housing stakeholder should adopt the State of Vermont's "permanent affordability" policy as a model for all future government funded or subsidized housing projects or developments, no exceptions! https://lnkd.in/eFEUC8c8 Additionally, local, state and federal housing agencies should look to the Helsinki, FINLAND MODEL of ending homelessness by providing affordable housing for all 'It’s a miracle': Helsinki's radical solution to homelessness https://lnkd.in/er9HZSQU Even the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development AGREES THAT adopting FINLAND'S MODEL OF ERADICATING HOMELESSNESS may be of great value to resolving the affordable housing and homelessness crises in America https://lnkd.in/gkSZWYRU

In the last few weeks, I’ve spoken to community members who have shared that their philanthropy has shifted since October 7 towards combating antisemitism and supporting Israel. This certainly makes sense given the war in Israel and Gaza and the uptick in antisemitism in our own country. In each conversation, I thanked them for supporting these critical issues facing the Jewish community. And then in my next sentence, I urged them to consider how the Jewish community will fight antisemitism and hate in the long run. I believe that I have one answer-- organizations that serve individuals of all backgrounds together in an inclusive and respectful community, like the Bender JCC. If you stand in the lobby of the JCC long enough, you can hear 10 different languages. Individuals of different backgrounds and faith communities come to the Bender JCC to focus on their health, educate their children, swim, build friendships, and be part of a community center that helps individuals and families create meaningful lives. In just a handful of weeks, we will launch our 2024 Lessans Camp JCC season. Even though our camp program is designed through the lens of Jewish heritage and values, 40 percent of the almost 600 staff members and campers are not Jewish. This is one of many examples why I believe the JCC is an antidote to hate and antisemitism. We as a Jewish community are serving children and young adults of all abilities in a way that does not exist anywhere else. Our inclusive community goes way beyond how we serve individuals with disabilities, but how we welcome everyone no matter their identity. Each person and their individuality matters at the Bender JCC, and as a Jewish community we are forging bonds across communities that will have a lasting impact for many years to come. Let us continue to address the immediate needs of our community while not taking our eyes off the sustained work required to achieve long-term healing and unity.

How can data about national service and volunteerism help us understand the broader context of civic engagement in America? Join us tomorrow as Serve Virginia staff and others share insights in this free webinar hosted by AmeriCorps, featuring case studies of evidence-building efforts from across the nation that generate actionable insights for national service programs, nonprofits, policymakers, and the public: 1) an analysis of motivations to serve among AmeriCorps members, 2) an analysis of civic engagement among AmeriCorps members, and 3) an index that allows Virginians to benchmark their community engagement at the local, state, and national level (Serve Virginia's Virginia Community Engagement Index, or VCEI). Taken together, these cases highlight how bringing together data on the big picture with experiences on the ground can paint a more holistic picture of civic engagement in America. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3IYUUju #AmeriCorps30 #CivicEngagement #CommunityEngagement

I want to kick off April and take a moment to recognize Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. More than 5.6 million Americans are living with limb loss and limb difference. 🦾🦿 Ways anyone can recognize LLAM: 1. Advocate for legislative inclusive change 2. Talk to community leaders about inclusive playgrounds 3. Promote ADA standards in the community 4. Support disability-owned businesses 5. Donate to organizations that advocate for those with disabilities 6. Hire people with disabilities 7. Create inclusive spaces for everyone For the limb loss community: 1. Participate in a support group (The one I co-host is the last Tuesday of each month) 2. Participate in “show your mettle day” 3. Challenge assumptions

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