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Are you ready to embark on a journey unlike any other? This adventure is not for the faint-hearted. It's challenging, exhilarating, and absolutely rewarding. You're not here to blend in; you're here to stand out, to DO SOMETHING incredible. 💪🏼 But let's get something straight: dreams don't just materialize out of thin air. They demand your sweat, dedication, and absolute commitment. You've got to pour your heart and soul into it. That's the raw truth behind chasing what truly matters. Forget about notions of fairness or the expected struggles. Reality doesn't adjust to our preferences. It's about what you're prepared to endure, how much you're willing to sacrifice for that spark that lights you up inside. Yes, you'll feel sore, weary, and pushed to your limits. But remember, this is the path YOU chose — the one less traveled , the one with growth and discovery. When the obstacles mount, and they undoubtedly will, embrace them. This journey, with its ups and downs, is not just a personal trial; it's a universal one. Yet, not everyone dares to take the first step. The thrill of victory, the sense of achievement? It's reserved for the brave souls like you, who decide to take on this extraordinary challenge. So, are you ready to transform the impossible into the possible? Join us on this exhilarating path, where the rewards are as unique as the journey itself. Let's make history together. 🚀 #embracethegrind #PathLessTraveled #missionfirstmindset #beadisruptor #leadershipwins

Alright folx! Let's pitch in to help some hard working senior students get laptops for their first year in college. Click below for more deets!

There were so many important conversations happening during the 2023 CAHC, including the discussion of parents leading in housing policy. Check out this and all other recordings from the Conference here: https://bit.ly/3TGPRuJ

Education Knows No Boundaries! 🌍📚 Break barriers, build bridges! Let's ensure every child has access to quality education, regardless of background. #EducationForAll Education is a universal right. At Lamp Educational and Charitable Trust, we aim to break down barriers and make quality education accessible to all. Join us in building bridges toward a brighter future. 🌐🌈 #BreakingBarriers #EducationEquality"

Better to give than receive

My colleague and healthy equity expert Asiyah Franklin is offering a free webinar on how telehealth can help underserved communities access healthcare. If you haven't heard Asiyah speak before, you are in for a treat!

👶👧🧒 The Children's Advocacy Center provides vital support and resources to children and families who have experienced trauma or abuse. We believe that every child deserves love, care, and a chance to heal. And that's where YOU come in! 🙌 🎁📚 We are seeking donations of new items that will bring joy and comfort to these young individuals. Here are some suggested items you can donate: 1️⃣ Toys and Games: Help brighten their days with age-appropriate toys, stuffed animals, puzzles, board games, and art supplies. 2️⃣ Books: Foster their love for reading by donating new or gently used books for all age groups. Inspire their imaginations and provide an escape into the world of storytelling. 3️⃣ Clothing and Accessories: Children and teens often need new clothes due to growth or changes in their circumstances. You can contribute by donating new clothing, shoes, and accessories. 4️⃣ School Supplies: Help them succeed academically by providing new school supplies, backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other essentials. 5️⃣ Personal Care Items: Support their well-being by donating new toiletries, hygiene products, and personal care items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, and soap. 💙💚 Your generous donations will make a significant difference in the lives of these children and families , showing them that they are valued and cared for by their community. Let's come together and make a positive impact! 💙💚

Want to know how to go about planning your first giving day? Come to our session at this year's IDPE Annual Conference. Expect project planning tips and templates and an understanding of the steps and resource required from initial idea to execution. Get your early bird tickets. #idpetrainig #IDPE2024 #givingdays #schooldevelopment

As I work to aid Charitable children institutions in transitioning towards family and community care, I often come across organizations dealing with children aging out of the care system. These children often lack independent living skills and encounter numerous obstacles, sometimes without supportive community networks. It's disheartening that they have to leave the system without the support and love of a family. Facilitating the search for suitable families for these children is crucial in ensuring their continued growth and well-being beyond institutional care. #carereform #familycare

While philanthropic pluralism sounds like a benign and worthy goal, an op-ed by several philanthropic leaders last year gave many of us cause for concern. Adding to a range of critics, PRE joined our partners at CHANGE Philanthropy cautioning that the call for pluralism in philanthropy as stated was a diversion and risked undermining or chilling rightful calls for greater racial and social justice and the investments needed to advance those goals. We’re increasingly hearing this call & related fears of polarization lifted up directly in contrast to approaches that support those most impacted to build power & frame their own solutions. We know some well-intended funders & allies are among those leading the charge, but hoping they can hear & not simply dismiss the informed critiques of many. (& yes, the irony of calling for pluralism & yet minimizing the voices of those who are expressing doubts/fears as overreacting or foolish is kind of classic arrogance of those less threatened by the status quo or rollback of justice.) Next week, I will join a panel with authors and other leaders in the sector as we seek to deepen the debate & discussion as part of the Urban Institute’s Center on Nonprofits and Philanthropy and the Chronicle of Philanthropy for the 2024 Giving Innovation Summit on April 29th at 2-3:30 EST. We recognize the relationship of this conversation to PRE’s recent op-ed, which addressed how the danger of both accommodationist practices and misuse of terms can fuel efforts to squelch dissent or challenges to the status quo – while under the guise of seeming to call for higher principles. See added details & registration below-