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Its #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, under the theme "Creating Hope Through Action." Together, we can make a difference by spreading awareness, fostering compassion, and supporting those in need. Every small action counts in saving lives. 🕯️ #HopeThroughAction #SuicidePreventionDay

I was so excited to watch this project come together, from early concepts and strategy to those first design mockups and all the way through to development and deployment. It was a wonderful project and I love the end result. Congrats to Stef Jones, Heather Schneider, Tayo, Joshua, Mike, and the entire SCAN team. Here are a few behind-the-scenes highlights I caught from the sidelines while watching this project come together: 1) We used Octopus.do for rapid and visual sitemap generation. It helped visualize rough page layouts, which helped communicate those ideas with the project's lead designer. 2) This is the second project we have used Storybook on, and it made QA and handling the growing number of layout permutations feel manageable rather than ballooning technical debt. 3) We continue to push image attribution on as many photos as possible. This is an extra bit of work but makes the site feel alive, rich with meta details, and does right by both the photographers, artists, and the subjects. We've been using tippy.js for this and might move to the author's new library, floating-ui.js, in the future. 4) We used GigaPixel by TopazLabs to upscale one of the main hero images. It does a beautiful job of adding super-resolution detail without introducing artifacts or detracting from the original's look and feel. It's a one-time purchase, and we'll definitely be using it in the future. 5) Utility-based CSS frameworks seem to have been a win with the developers; maybe I was the lone skeptic. They also make content modular across a single project and even potentially between different client projects. This is particularly of interest as we lean heavily into WordPress Gutenberg blocks. Combined with Storybook, it could also be a winning strategy.

It's National Public Health Week! As a nonprofit social service agency, the Center of Concern works to address social determinants of health such as housing needs, caregiver support, and social opportunities, in turn improving health outcomes and quality of life for our community. Learn more about social determinants of health: https://buff.ly/3GH8UfS

Did you catch the recent Wall Street Journal article on rising prices of menstrual health supplies? Many people with periods are feeling the pinch, having to stretch already tight budgets, or having to go without. 💸 At The Period Project, we're dedicated to making a difference. We partner with public schools, shelters, libraries, food pantries, and relief organizations across SC, NC, GA, TX, and MD to provide FREE period supplies. 🩸💪 Want to join us in supporting menstrual equity? Whether you can donate or volunteer, every little bit helps! Visit www.periodproject.org to learn more and get involved. Together, we can ensure everyone has access to the essentials they need. Article linked here: https://lnkd.in/ebJnjT-J 🌟 #PeriodProject #MenstrualEquity #EndPeriodPoverty

Stroke knows no boundaries, but neither does our determination. On World Stroke Day, let's stand united, raising #awareness, supporting survivors, and fostering #prevention. Together, we can rewrite the story of stroke. Join the movement. 💙🧠 #WorldStrokeDay #EmpowermentInHealth

https://lnkd.in/gjN6bbAA Did you know that one in four individuals will experience a stroke at some point in their life? However, a vast majority of these #strokes , almost 90 percent, could be prevented if a few risk factors are addressed. These risk factors include high blood pressure (hypertension), irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation), smoking, diet, and #exercise . This year, we are inspiring the global stroke community to raise awareness and take action towards stroke #prevention . Join us and together, let's show that we can be greater than stroke. #strokerehabilitation

In less than 30 minutes, IMF Director of Development & Events Ilana Kenville will be LIVE on FB! Learn how you can impact research, education, support, and advocacy by fundraising! Ask questions, win exclusive #kNOwMyeloma merch. https://fb.me/e/2YT1SC14e #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

Are you thinking about how and WHO you are raising? As a caregiver, what do you discuss with your child and how do you arm them from this dangerous world? As a new mom, I am thinking about what books I am buying, how I am talking to my child, and especially how I will teach them to stand up for justice. The recording of our conversation RE•CENTER is here: https://lnkd.in/eq5DzVxJ

Philly has had a difficult week. It has been made clear, in no uncertain terms, that our leadership has decided to enforce new legislation and enact a strategic strike against harm reduction and public health, weaponizing their power to cause great harm. The lease ending for Savage Sisters Recovery, Inc was one minor show of power. But the response that we received from the community, not just on a local level, but on a global level, has been astounding. So let me be very clear. This work will not stop. We will continue to show up, we will continue to serve, and we will continue to save lives. Because the people that we serve, our beautiful friends, are Worth Saving. Each organization delivering public health services stands in solidarity against these archaic laws, practices and policies. While we may have to get flexible and creative, we will never stop. We’ve been shackled and chained to outdated laws & prohibitionist policies for decades. It’s time to break free. I am certain this will be difficult and we all need to work together. But I believe in my core that the work our organizations do, serves humanity. So we will coordinate, collaborate, organize, serve, support, advocate & keep the light on. Time to stay strong, stand tall and serve ferociously. Like a Savage. To donate or get involved visit savagesisters.org #harmreduction #harmreductionsaveslives #rally #advocacy #substanceusedisorder #pwud #community #publichealth #power #wedorecover #overdoseprevention #education #love #serve #friends

In 2023, 166 CASA/GAL Volunteers advocated for 761 abused and neglected children in Summit County. These statistics speak to how powerful and important the CASA/GAL Program of Summit County is to the children of our community. You can read our entire 2023 impact report at the following link: https://lnkd.in/gHYnA6m5