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Looking for more after you've finished reading through our 2023 Impact Report? We're always adding new resources for shelters and rescue organizations to use as they work to increase dog adoptions. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/ejTkUX2m

This issue of Louisa County's newsletter, The Informed Citizen, offers updates from departments including Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Community Development, General Services/the Animal Shelter, and Administration. It also features updates from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, the Assessor's Office, and partners like the Louisa Arts Center, the Louisa County Historical Society, the Commission on Aging, JABA, the Louisa County Library, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Firefly, and FFA. Each issue aims to communicate to citizens how their local government is working for them and provides useful partner resources. Featured in this issue: * Louisa County Photo Contest * Upcoming Events * Firefly Fiber Broadband's Progress in Numbers * Household Hazardous Waste Day * Community, Staff and Board Spotlights * What to Do If You Find a Lost Animal * Board of Supervisors Updates ... and more See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Hard copies are available in the County Office Building (1 Woolfolk Ave, Louisa). See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gjydJjZR to receive email or text notifications of new issues.

ᴇʟᴇᴠᴀᴛɪɴɢ ᴄᴏᴍᴍᴜɴɪᴛɪᴇꜱ ᴛʜɪꜱ #ɢɪᴠɪɴɢᴛᴜᴇꜱᴅᴀʏ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴇʏᴏɴᴅ This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to embrace a unique approach to giving—one that leaves a lasting, meaningful imprint. Shift your focus beyond the present moment and explore ways to cultivate enduring, positive change. The key is to extend your generosity in a manner that resonates within both your community and your business, fostering a ripple effect of goodwill. ℍ𝕠𝕨 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕔𝕙𝕚𝕖𝕧𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤? Begin by thinking locally. Focus your support on causes that carry significance for your customers and employees. Explore how your products, services, or relationships can serve as channels for supporting your community. Whether it involves contributing to a nearby school or championing a local organization, showcase that your dedication surpasses mere business; you are an integral part of the community in a sustainable way. Throughout the year, we support exceptional organizations like Ups and Downs: Calgary Down Syndrome Association, Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society and Carya because they have deep roots with our team and community. Today, let's elevate our giving beyond the ordinary and create shared value that endures far beyond the holiday season. #CreatingSharedValue #SpreadingJoy #CommunityElevation #JoyfulGenerosity #ImpactfulGiving 

Wishing you a buzzing National Urban Beekeeping Day! This celebration, originally promoted by the Detroit Hives organization in 2019, encourages community members in cities to practice apiculture as a way to help support primary pollinator species in urban environments where natural systems have historically been displaced, disrupted, or degraded. Along with the ecological functions, beekeeping also provides a range of other potential benefits to local communities. https://beesinthed.com/ (While some critics have cautioned that 'domesticated' apiculture adversely impacts wild bee species, carefully planned and managed urban beekeeping where wild bee colonies are not viable can help mitigate potential adverse impacts.)

And what a fantastic day it was 💙 Natural Flood Management (NFM) utilises landscape and natural processes to reduce flood risk. It involves measures like planting trees, restoring rivers to their natural courses, and creating wetlands to absorb and store excess water, thereby mitigating flood impacts while enhancing biodiversity - a holistic approach to climate resilience! Flood risk reduction like this project at Gissing is critically important. It protects communities from the devastating impacts of flooding, enhances public safety, and supports sustainable development.

I love the holidays because I get to witness so much public service being done. Whether it’s toy drives, helping a neighbor put up decorations, volunteering at shelters, etc., the holidays bring out everyone's inner public service officer. Going into this new year, there are simple and large ways to continue serving the public and empowering our communities. What better week to start than the week of celebrating a public service hero, Martin Luther King Jr. Ways to be involved: 💡 Local cleanups: I subscribe to volunteercleanup.org to inform me about local cleanup events. It’s a great way to not only help the environment but also ensure communities have a safe and clean environment. - Further: If you have lawn gear, offer to help your elderly neighbors with their yard work. If you see a clogged drain, please take the time to unclog it; Miami and the South Florida area have notorious flooding issues. - Ask your city for a recycling bin and start recycling! 💡Local animal shelter: There is usually crowding at local shelters. Volunteering for an hour to take cute dogs for a walk ensures that not only does a dog in need get some love and exercise for the day, but it also increases your step count and dopamine! 💡Sign up for a library card: One of the only ways governments can measure funding towards public libraries is by looking at library card enrollment numbers. By signing up for a library card (which is free), you support public library funding by showing an increase in demand. Also, the library can open up a new social arena for you in which you can also volunteer and connect with individuals from all types of backgrounds in your community! 💡Buy and donate necessities to homeless shelters! 💡Volunteermatch.com is another great resource to connect you to opportunities to assist that align with your talents. For example, if you’re a musician, there are opportunities to provide music lessons to those suffering from Alzheimer's. Have your fun hobbies align with service! If you have any service events or opportunities you’re involved in, please share! I’d love to learn and connect.

Residents are shaping the budget—and the future—at the City of Austin. The City collected feedback using Polco's Prioritization tool, which allows residents to effortlessly rank their community priorities. This invaluable feedback will directly influence the 2025 budget, ensuring the City's resources align with what Austinites care about most. Here's what landed in the top three: 1. 🐾 Animal Services 2. 🏠 Homeless Strategy 3. 🚓 Police Check out the full results! https://lnkd.in/grrmHUMV

Before it burns out of control, take control. Encourage your team to participate in wildfire prevention activities such as clearing dry vegetation, creating emergency plans, and volunteering for community firebreak projects. Proactive steps can protect lives and property. More guidance ➡️https://ow.ly/9aKn50Srb6E #WildfirePrevention

We're committed to ensuring Arizonans have safe and reliable utilities, protection from fraud, and economic stability. Here are 5 ways how we're making your Thanksgiving better: 1. Reliable Utilities: We ensure uninterrupted electricity and gas during Thanksgiving, crucial for families who are celebrating together. 2. Safety First: We enforce safety regulations to prevent accidents, especially important with increased home cooking. 3. Emergency Preparedness: Our emergency response plans are in place, especially vital during holidays when many services are closed. 4. Consumer Protection: We guard against unfair utility practices and rate hikes, important during high-expense holiday seasons. 5. Community Support: Our staff actively participates in community, like our recent volunteer work at St. Mary's Food Bank, where our Administrative Services Division helped distribute nearly 5,000 meals. Happy Thanksgiving from the Arizona Corporation Commission!

👣🫀Beyond the pursuit of profits, It’s imperative to recognize the responsibility we bear in fostering positive change. We are actively engaging in supporting initiatives such as Cleaning Coasts from Plastic, Books for Education, Feeding Homeless Animals, Serving Those in Need, and Planting Trees for a Greener Tomorrow.🪴🌊🌾 We welcome you to delve deeper into our dedication to these initiatives in our latest blog post! 🌱🌎 https://lnkd.in/dk695_6n #SocialImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility