Steans Family Foundation’s Post

Hey there, amazing peeps: We're excited to share that the Rhode Island Black Business Association | RIBBA is dedicated to making a tangible difference in our communities. Did you know that approximately 86% of our funds directly support programs to close the racial wealth gap and uplift families from poverty to sustainability? RIBBA is not just talk – we're all about action and impact! Please take a closer look at our incredible work in the image below. We're the real deal, no BS! Suppose you're passionate about creating meaningful change and want to leverage your skills and capabilities to help move the dial on social justice. In that case, we invite you to get involved with RIBBA. Join us now at www.ribba.org Whether you have time to volunteer, skills to share, or resources to contribute, there's a place for you in our community. Together, we can make a difference. Interested in learning more or exploring collaboration opportunities? Please get in touch with Bethany Norman at [email protected] to schedule a meeting with one of our board members or me. Let's work together to change the trajectory of people's lives for the better! #RIBBA #SocialChange #CommunityImpact #jobs #getinvolvedandmakethedifference #smallbiz #accesstocapital #contracting #homeownership #advocate #community #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #leadershipdevelopment #mentorship #growthmindset #growthanddevelopment #grow

This book is bound to be a success

Such an inspiration, Jim Rudicil! Check out this video of Jim sharing more on his impact on Muskegon and the Lakeshore through United Way of the Lakeshore!

Frederick Douglass: abolitionist, orator, and advocate for economic empowerment. He went to Rochdale a slave, left a free man and the ties he had formed helped to pave way for the beginning of the cooperative movement. As we celebrate the #BlackHistoryMonth, let’s continue his legacy by promoting the cooperative principles of economic empowerment for all. Interested in Fredrick’s story? Check out this article by NCB https://lnkd.in/dpfktJTs

📣Appropriations Update 📣 We want to thank everyone who took action this week to protect funding for @AmeriCorps & @AmeriCorpsNCCC, and the vital resources they provide community-based organizations all over the country. This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would jeopardize more than 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, risking the loss of vital resources for community-based organizations all over the country in 2026. Congress still has opportunities to protect and strengthen this funding, and we’ll need advocates like you to voice your support in the months ahead. ➡️️ TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to reconsider this decision and protect funding for AmeriCorps by filling out this form, bit.ly/CCFY25, or share this and tag your representative, asking them to #Stand4Service [Image description: 1 graphic a black background saying, ‘Congress just jeaprodized 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, including vital roles at FoodCorps' and all capitalized text saying, ‘take action.’]

Happy Flag Day! Today, we celebrate the symbol of our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Let's honor the stars and stripes that represent our values and history. Today, we commemorate the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress. Flag Day is a time to honor the stars and stripes that symbolize our nation's unity, pride, and freedom. Flag Day celebrates: ✨ Historical Significance: The anniversary of the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our official flag. ✨ National Pride: An opportunity to show respect and reverence for the flag, symbolizing our nation's values and ideals. ✨ Patriotic Education: Educating citizens, especially the younger generation, about the flag's history and significance. ✨ Unity and Freedom: Representing the unity of the states and the freedoms our country stands for. Flag Day, officially established by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 and later by Congress in 1949, it is a reminder of the principles and sacrifices that have shaped the United States. #FlagDay #Pride #Freedom #UnitedWeStand #SmallBusiness #Community #GNDC #NortheasternMontana #CommunityStrength #EconomicGrowth #CommunitySupport #GNDC30Years #GNDCAnniversary #30YearsOfGrowth #30YearOfChange #3DecadesOfGNDC #Economicgrowth #EconomicImpact #LocalBusiness #MontanaGrowth #GNDC30 #GNDCSuccess

If you want a glimpse at the extraordinary heart, soul, and intellect of New York’s Chief Judge, watch this short video of his remarks at our recent event.

Funding should go to those who are entrepreneurial. This is a good example. These are examples of ways we can begin to achieve equity.

BSR offices in the U.S. will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in America, as Union soldiers marched on Galveston, Texas in 1865. 159 years later, we acknowledge the continued impact of racialized systemic oppression on Black communities throughout the United States and beyond. Whether your company chooses to recognize or observe this holiday, there is an opportunity to approach its commemoration in a way that advances DEI and social justice efforts within your organization. For BSR members, several resources developed by our Equity, Inclusion & Justice (EIJ) team are available in the member portal to help you get started, such as: Allies+: Ally, Advocate, and Accomplice: https://lnkd.in/gZnn_95H; and Inclusive Leadership: https://lnkd.in/gXmT9wrm. For all viewers, we're also pleased to share The Social Justice Guide for Business: Moving Beyond Crisis to Action, developed by BSR's Center for Business and Social Justice: https://lnkd.in/d-ZyUKtZ. We welcome you to engage with these resources and/or reach out to our team, ready to partner with you to further your DEI ambitions and programming. Email us at [email protected]. We stand resolute that to achieve sustainability, we must promote equity and justice. #happyjuneteenth, #DEI, #sustainablebusiness

THIS is what #Advocacy looks like! #AdvocatesForLeadershipAndEmployment #2024PublicPolicyForum National Industries for the Blind #NAEPB #RehabilitationServicesAdministration #DisabilityEmployment #CompetitiveIntegratedEmployment #BlindAndVisuallyImpairedInclusion #ChampionEmploymentGrowth