The Narika Annual Report summarizes the organization's activities over the past year. It states that Narika has continued providing critical services to survivors of domestic violence despite ongoing economic challenges. The report highlights that Narika's helpline responded to over 1410 calls and provided case management and advocacy to 191 women. It also discusses Narika's SEED program which empowers women through education and skills training. Looking ahead, Narika plans to continue its core programs while diversifying funding sources and increasing community outreach.
The document summarizes Narika's annual report for 2012. It describes how 2012 began with fiscal and staffing challenges but ended positively. Key events included strengthening the help line, planning to relaunch economic empowerment programs, adding new board members, and expanding outreach. Narika responded to over 1,200 calls and served over 150 clients in 2012.
Narika provides support services to victims of domestic violence in South Asian communities. It has expanded from a helpline staffed by volunteers to a network of programs that help hundreds of women each year. The organization aims to prevent domestic violence through education and help women gain economic independence. It has seen growing demand for its services as calls to its helpline increased to over 1,250 in the last year.
The Junior League of Dallas recognizes donors who contributed $2,500 or more between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2014. Donors provided over $1 million in support which allows the League to contribute approximately 130,000 volunteer hours and grant more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations across Dallas. Major donors giving $50,000 or more include the Lyda Hill Foundation, Moneygram Foundation, Sewell, Texas Instruments, and The Hilton Anatole Hotel. The League is grateful for the generosity of all its donors.
This document provides information about an event hosted by Give2Asia, a nonprofit that connects donors with charitable projects in Asia. The event was held on September 30, 2015 at the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. It included a reception, dinner, and awards gala to recognize outstanding Asian nonprofits. The gala featured performances, remarks from leaders, and presentations of the 2015 Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofit organizations.
Diane Turton founded Diane Turton, Realtors in 1986 and has since grown it to include 23 offices serving New Jersey and Florida with nearly 500 sales associates. She has received many awards for her success in real estate and community involvement. Turton has expanded the company's services over the years and now includes commercial real estate, mortgages, and insurance in addition to residential brokerage. She is an active speaker in the real estate industry and motivational fields.
The Eldercare Dialogues was a two-year process that brought together elders, direct care workers, and their family members from various organizations in New York City. Over 100 people attended the first dialogue at B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in October 2013. The dialogue featured a role play scenario about a home care worker asking for a wage increase and paid leave to care for her elderly client, whose daughter had taken over financial decisions. The dialogue process aimed to facilitate respectful discussions between elders receiving care, care workers, and their families to transform long-term care. It sought to empower participants and foster leadership through sharing experiences. Both challenges and impacts were experienced, with some participants reflecting on how it led them to greater
Microsoft word zonta club of dayton newsletter - jan 2013 1-Besa Sharrah
The Zonta Club of Dayton is excited to become an official chartered club in 2013, the first in the Miami Valley region. In 2012, the club helped local organizations like the Artemis Center and YWCA through donation drives and care packages. Going forward in 2013, objectives include mentoring young women and professionals in the community. The next meeting will be on January 9th at a new location, the Therapy Cafe, where the club encourages bringing prospective members.
This newsletter summarizes activities of the Rotary Club of Kalpabriksha (RCK) in Nepal. It discusses upcoming Rotary events, RCK club activities including visits to local schools and communities, and the distribution of donations such as computers, water tanks, and medical supplies. It also highlights members' professional accomplishments and personal milestones.
The document summarizes Narika's annual report for 2012. It describes how 2012 began with fiscal and staffing challenges but ended positively. Key events included strengthening the help line, planning to relaunch economic empowerment programs, adding new board members, and expanding outreach. Narika responded to over 1,200 calls and served over 150 clients in 2012.
Narika provides support services to victims of domestic violence in South Asian communities. It has expanded from a helpline staffed by volunteers to a network of programs that help hundreds of women each year. The organization aims to prevent domestic violence through education and help women gain economic independence. It has seen growing demand for its services as calls to its helpline increased to over 1,250 in the last year.
The Junior League of Dallas recognizes donors who contributed $2,500 or more between September 1, 2013 and August 31, 2014. Donors provided over $1 million in support which allows the League to contribute approximately 130,000 volunteer hours and grant more than $1 million to nonprofit organizations across Dallas. Major donors giving $50,000 or more include the Lyda Hill Foundation, Moneygram Foundation, Sewell, Texas Instruments, and The Hilton Anatole Hotel. The League is grateful for the generosity of all its donors.
This document provides information about an event hosted by Give2Asia, a nonprofit that connects donors with charitable projects in Asia. The event was held on September 30, 2015 at the Mark Hopkins Intercontinental Hotel in San Francisco. It included a reception, dinner, and awards gala to recognize outstanding Asian nonprofits. The gala featured performances, remarks from leaders, and presentations of the 2015 Program Excellence Awards to six nonprofit organizations.
Diane Turton founded Diane Turton, Realtors in 1986 and has since grown it to include 23 offices serving New Jersey and Florida with nearly 500 sales associates. She has received many awards for her success in real estate and community involvement. Turton has expanded the company's services over the years and now includes commercial real estate, mortgages, and insurance in addition to residential brokerage. She is an active speaker in the real estate industry and motivational fields.
The Eldercare Dialogues was a two-year process that brought together elders, direct care workers, and their family members from various organizations in New York City. Over 100 people attended the first dialogue at B'nai Jeshurun synagogue in October 2013. The dialogue featured a role play scenario about a home care worker asking for a wage increase and paid leave to care for her elderly client, whose daughter had taken over financial decisions. The dialogue process aimed to facilitate respectful discussions between elders receiving care, care workers, and their families to transform long-term care. It sought to empower participants and foster leadership through sharing experiences. Both challenges and impacts were experienced, with some participants reflecting on how it led them to greater
Microsoft word zonta club of dayton newsletter - jan 2013 1-Besa Sharrah
The Zonta Club of Dayton is excited to become an official chartered club in 2013, the first in the Miami Valley region. In 2012, the club helped local organizations like the Artemis Center and YWCA through donation drives and care packages. Going forward in 2013, objectives include mentoring young women and professionals in the community. The next meeting will be on January 9th at a new location, the Therapy Cafe, where the club encourages bringing prospective members.
This newsletter summarizes activities of the Rotary Club of Kalpabriksha (RCK) in Nepal. It discusses upcoming Rotary events, RCK club activities including visits to local schools and communities, and the distribution of donations such as computers, water tanks, and medical supplies. It also highlights members' professional accomplishments and personal milestones.
The annual report summarizes the activities of Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in 2014-2015. It celebrates the organization's 145 years of service in Erie, Pennsylvania helping children and families in need. Key highlights include expanding evidence-based programs, new partnerships with healthcare providers, a balanced budget, and challenges in recruiting staff. The report expresses gratitude to the committed board, donors, and staff who continue the important mission of helping traumatized children realize their potential.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS), a national organization that supports professional development and networking for women in journalism. JAWS aims to promote gender equity and diversity in newsrooms and media portrayals. Key activities include an annual conference that provides training, mentoring and networking, regional events and programming, and online community building through listservs and social media. The organization has grown in recent years and aims to further expand programming and membership.
Thursday Network is the Young Professionals group of the Greater Washington Urban League. In the past year, they have expanded their programming and community service efforts. Some highlights include awarding $5,000 in scholarships, hosting a 15-week youth mentorship program, and providing nearly 10,000 service hours to their affiliate. They have also grown their membership by 28% through various recruitment events. Thursday Network will continue empowering communities and changing lives through leadership development, civic engagement, and partnership opportunities.
This document outlines the agenda for a United Way conference taking place from Wednesday, June 24 to Friday, June 26. The schedule includes times for registration, breakfast and lunch, keynote speeches from leaders in the United Way movement, and breakout sessions on topics such as building an endowment, developing community impact strategies, and engaging young professionals and donors. Attendees can choose from multiple breakout sessions running concurrently on topics related to fundraising, partnerships, performance measurement, and marketing. The goal of the conference is to provide training and skills to United Way professionals to strengthen their organizations and better serve communities.
Social Impact Report for Indians For Collective Action. Align results with the theory of change, mission, vision and sustainable development goals (SDG). Impact Report clearly demonstrates 50 years of social impact and social innovation history of Silicon Valley-based nonprofit. This impact report is provided by SoPact ( https://www.sopact.com ) a leader that makes impact measurement and impact management simple
Mary Brainerd is the president and CEO of HealthPartners, a large nonprofit health care organization in Minnesota. She has overseen its growth to serve over 1.3 million members. In addition to her work leading HealthPartners, Mary is deeply involved in charitable and community initiatives focused on improving the Twin Cities region. She chairs the Itasca Project, a civic alliance aimed at economic development and reducing socioeconomic disparities. Mary also co-chairs the East Metro Mental Health Roundtable and helped establish GiveMN, a nonprofit that has raised over $50 million for charities. She is recognized as a passionate leader who has significantly improved lives through her work both within and outside of HealthPartners.
The annual report summarizes Hebrew Free Loan's activities from July 2014 to June 2015. It made 394 new loans totaling $3.6 million, with a 99.75% loan repayment rate. It provides zero-interest loans to help individuals with expenses like education, healthcare, home purchases, and job losses. Loans are repaid and recycled to help others. The organization helped people like students Igor and Sarah overcome financial challenges and pursue their goals through interest-free loans. It recognizes donors and loan recipients who have given back through its Full Circle Club and Legacy Society.
The document summarizes recent events and activities at the Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It discusses the center earning re-certification as a Sanctuary trauma-informed treatment center. It highlights staff accomplishments and retirements. Various programs and services are described, including residential treatment, alternative education, and outpatient behavioral health. Upcoming fundraising events and recent donor support are also mentioned.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL / THE ROTARY FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16.
We are Rotary, a membership organization of innovators and problem solvers dedicated to applying sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Our members raise millions of dollars every year to fight polio and other diseases, grow local economies, promote literacy, and work for peace. We maximize the impact of our resources through the volunteer efforts of our more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
The And Development Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Nashville, TN. Their mission is to provide underserved communities access to arts programs and health services without discrimination. Their program offers free health screenings, arts performances, and advocacy events to promote these services. They rely on donations, grants, and volunteers to support their work in the community.
The document summarizes Heartland Family Service's annual report from 2012. It discusses how tragic events that year highlighted issues with the mental health system. It describes Heartland's effective multi-service model for addressing mental illness and other challenges. It provides statistics on Heartland's budget, programs, services, and client demographics to demonstrate the scope of their work in helping individuals and families in the community.
Chhavi Rajawat, leading grassroots developmentGarima Goswami
A determined and resolute Chhavi Rajawat offers a truly inspirational tale that depicts how one individual can bring about change and reformation to those layers of society that have for long undergone isolation and hence been hindered from a fair rate of progress. This is where Rajawat has committed and devoted her efficiency and expertise to inject a wave of reformation in a remote village in Rajasthan, India called Soda.
The document summarizes a report on emerging equitable development coalitions in Southeast Seattle. It discusses a survey and convening of six multi-cultural coalitions, business associations, and city departments. Key findings from the survey include a focus on community-supported economic activity and job creation, access to resources and capacity building, access to decision-making power and thriving in place, and infrastructure equity. The report provides recommendations in each area, such as leveraging existing city economic development programs, implementing priority hiring, and adequately resourcing community-driven plans around transit.
This document discusses strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. It provides information on:
- The benefits volunteers provide both tangible (worth $162 billion in 2008) and intangible
- Common volunteer demographics and motivations
- Effective recruitment techniques like targeting specific groups, crafting compelling benefits, and using clear job descriptions
- The importance of orientation and training to prepare volunteers and ensure role clarity
- Recognition as the most important tool for retention given the high cost of losing engaged volunteers
The document offers guidance across each phase of the volunteer lifecycle to maximize volunteer engagement and contributions.
Board members of nonprofits volunteer their time and skills to further the organization's mission and goals. They have fiduciary responsibility to ensure responsible decision making, compliance with policies, and fiscal soundness. The author encourages women to utilize their talents through formal board membership, which requires attending meetings, voting on agenda items, and monitoring budgets and community relations. While challenging, board service is rewarding as it allows one to work for the greater good through the organization's cause.
This annual report summarizes Kiva's activities and impact in 2015. Key highlights include:
- Kiva welcomed a new CEO, Martin Tschopp, and expanded its U.S. programs to Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco.
- Kiva supported over 2 million borrowers globally through loans funded by over 1.5 million lenders.
- Kiva focused on helping smallholder farmers and reached financially excluded populations in rural areas globally.
- Kiva's ecosystem continued to grow, including expanding its network of field partners and programs like Kiva U for students.
- Financially, Kiva's revenue increased in 2015 while maintaining a high level of self-sufficiency from online
This document discusses leadership and relationships for volunteers. It begins by defining leadership as the ability to influence a group toward achieving goals and defining relationships as social connections between two or more people. It then discusses various myths around leadership and relationships. The document outlines different leadership and relationship styles. It distinguishes between managers and leaders and discusses the differences between good and bad relationships. Finally, it defines volunteering and discusses why volunteering is important, what types of organizations use volunteers, and the types of work volunteers can do. It also discusses the relationship between leadership and volunteering.
REACH OUT - Governor Monthly Letter - Rotary International District 3271 - Au...Syed Kashif Rafi
The document discusses Rotary membership development and its importance. It begins by noting that Rotary would not exist without members. The founders realized early on that the circle needed to be widened to attract more people through fellowship and networking. Another leader, Arch Klumph, felt Rotary also needed a meaningful purpose of serving those in need.
Membership in Pakistan began in 1927 and has since grown to two districts with a total of 1,500 members across 79 clubs. However, given Pakistan's population of 200 million people and needs, more members and clubs are still needed. Last year's membership efforts under IPDG Saleem Rao expanded Rotary, but continued growth is important under the new district governor, Ovais Ahmed Kohari
Strengthening Rural Organizations through Grassroots Fundraising ruralxchange
A webinar sponsored by the National Alliance for Rural Policy, featuring:
Diana Tellefson Torres, Executive Director of the United
Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation
Adriana Rocha, Board Chair of Grassroots Institute for
Fundraising Training (GIFT) and the Practice Director for
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.
Ryan Li Dahlstrom, Movement Building Director, GIFT
The 2014 annual report of Women for Women International summarizes their work supporting marginalized women affected by conflict. Their mission is to help women earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions, and connect to support networks. In 2014, they served over 429,000 women across 8 countries, distributing $118 million. The report outlines their programs and impact in enabling women to start businesses, access health services, participate in decisions, and form cooperatives and associations for support.
Growth and Development Services (GDS) has partnered with Inwood Community Services to provide work experiences for youth through the Summer Youth Employment Program and Work, Learn & Grow Employment Program. Through these partnerships, GDS has hosted over 10 youth advocates who have participated in leadership training, advocacy projects, and community events. The youth advocates have gained skills in self-advocacy, public speaking, and resume writing. GDS has become an exemplary partner by providing meaningful work experiences and teaching youth the importance of advocacy and community involvement.
The document is a newsletter from New Life Center, which provides services for victims of domestic violence. It discusses donations received from organizations like the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. It highlights New Life Center's 25th anniversary and the legacy of the organization in helping thousands of families escape domestic violence. It provides information on upcoming events like volunteer orientations and tours of the facility. The newsletter aims to thank donors and volunteers for their support in allowing New Life Center to continue its important work.
The annual report summarizes the activities of Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in 2014-2015. It celebrates the organization's 145 years of service in Erie, Pennsylvania helping children and families in need. Key highlights include expanding evidence-based programs, new partnerships with healthcare providers, a balanced budget, and challenges in recruiting staff. The report expresses gratitude to the committed board, donors, and staff who continue the important mission of helping traumatized children realize their potential.
The document summarizes the mission and activities of the Journalism & Women Symposium (JAWS), a national organization that supports professional development and networking for women in journalism. JAWS aims to promote gender equity and diversity in newsrooms and media portrayals. Key activities include an annual conference that provides training, mentoring and networking, regional events and programming, and online community building through listservs and social media. The organization has grown in recent years and aims to further expand programming and membership.
Thursday Network is the Young Professionals group of the Greater Washington Urban League. In the past year, they have expanded their programming and community service efforts. Some highlights include awarding $5,000 in scholarships, hosting a 15-week youth mentorship program, and providing nearly 10,000 service hours to their affiliate. They have also grown their membership by 28% through various recruitment events. Thursday Network will continue empowering communities and changing lives through leadership development, civic engagement, and partnership opportunities.
This document outlines the agenda for a United Way conference taking place from Wednesday, June 24 to Friday, June 26. The schedule includes times for registration, breakfast and lunch, keynote speeches from leaders in the United Way movement, and breakout sessions on topics such as building an endowment, developing community impact strategies, and engaging young professionals and donors. Attendees can choose from multiple breakout sessions running concurrently on topics related to fundraising, partnerships, performance measurement, and marketing. The goal of the conference is to provide training and skills to United Way professionals to strengthen their organizations and better serve communities.
Social Impact Report for Indians For Collective Action. Align results with the theory of change, mission, vision and sustainable development goals (SDG). Impact Report clearly demonstrates 50 years of social impact and social innovation history of Silicon Valley-based nonprofit. This impact report is provided by SoPact ( https://www.sopact.com ) a leader that makes impact measurement and impact management simple
Mary Brainerd is the president and CEO of HealthPartners, a large nonprofit health care organization in Minnesota. She has overseen its growth to serve over 1.3 million members. In addition to her work leading HealthPartners, Mary is deeply involved in charitable and community initiatives focused on improving the Twin Cities region. She chairs the Itasca Project, a civic alliance aimed at economic development and reducing socioeconomic disparities. Mary also co-chairs the East Metro Mental Health Roundtable and helped establish GiveMN, a nonprofit that has raised over $50 million for charities. She is recognized as a passionate leader who has significantly improved lives through her work both within and outside of HealthPartners.
The annual report summarizes Hebrew Free Loan's activities from July 2014 to June 2015. It made 394 new loans totaling $3.6 million, with a 99.75% loan repayment rate. It provides zero-interest loans to help individuals with expenses like education, healthcare, home purchases, and job losses. Loans are repaid and recycled to help others. The organization helped people like students Igor and Sarah overcome financial challenges and pursue their goals through interest-free loans. It recognizes donors and loan recipients who have given back through its Full Circle Club and Legacy Society.
The document summarizes recent events and activities at the Sarah A. Reed Children's Center in Erie, Pennsylvania. It discusses the center earning re-certification as a Sanctuary trauma-informed treatment center. It highlights staff accomplishments and retirements. Various programs and services are described, including residential treatment, alternative education, and outpatient behavioral health. Upcoming fundraising events and recent donor support are also mentioned.
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL / THE ROTARY FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2015-16.
We are Rotary, a membership organization of innovators and problem solvers dedicated to applying sustainable solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Our members raise millions of dollars every year to fight polio and other diseases, grow local economies, promote literacy, and work for peace. We maximize the impact of our resources through the volunteer efforts of our more than 1.2 million members worldwide.
The And Development Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Nashville, TN. Their mission is to provide underserved communities access to arts programs and health services without discrimination. Their program offers free health screenings, arts performances, and advocacy events to promote these services. They rely on donations, grants, and volunteers to support their work in the community.
The document summarizes Heartland Family Service's annual report from 2012. It discusses how tragic events that year highlighted issues with the mental health system. It describes Heartland's effective multi-service model for addressing mental illness and other challenges. It provides statistics on Heartland's budget, programs, services, and client demographics to demonstrate the scope of their work in helping individuals and families in the community.
Chhavi Rajawat, leading grassroots developmentGarima Goswami
A determined and resolute Chhavi Rajawat offers a truly inspirational tale that depicts how one individual can bring about change and reformation to those layers of society that have for long undergone isolation and hence been hindered from a fair rate of progress. This is where Rajawat has committed and devoted her efficiency and expertise to inject a wave of reformation in a remote village in Rajasthan, India called Soda.
The document summarizes a report on emerging equitable development coalitions in Southeast Seattle. It discusses a survey and convening of six multi-cultural coalitions, business associations, and city departments. Key findings from the survey include a focus on community-supported economic activity and job creation, access to resources and capacity building, access to decision-making power and thriving in place, and infrastructure equity. The report provides recommendations in each area, such as leveraging existing city economic development programs, implementing priority hiring, and adequately resourcing community-driven plans around transit.
This document discusses strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining volunteers. It provides information on:
- The benefits volunteers provide both tangible (worth $162 billion in 2008) and intangible
- Common volunteer demographics and motivations
- Effective recruitment techniques like targeting specific groups, crafting compelling benefits, and using clear job descriptions
- The importance of orientation and training to prepare volunteers and ensure role clarity
- Recognition as the most important tool for retention given the high cost of losing engaged volunteers
The document offers guidance across each phase of the volunteer lifecycle to maximize volunteer engagement and contributions.
Board members of nonprofits volunteer their time and skills to further the organization's mission and goals. They have fiduciary responsibility to ensure responsible decision making, compliance with policies, and fiscal soundness. The author encourages women to utilize their talents through formal board membership, which requires attending meetings, voting on agenda items, and monitoring budgets and community relations. While challenging, board service is rewarding as it allows one to work for the greater good through the organization's cause.
This annual report summarizes Kiva's activities and impact in 2015. Key highlights include:
- Kiva welcomed a new CEO, Martin Tschopp, and expanded its U.S. programs to Milwaukee, New York, and San Francisco.
- Kiva supported over 2 million borrowers globally through loans funded by over 1.5 million lenders.
- Kiva focused on helping smallholder farmers and reached financially excluded populations in rural areas globally.
- Kiva's ecosystem continued to grow, including expanding its network of field partners and programs like Kiva U for students.
- Financially, Kiva's revenue increased in 2015 while maintaining a high level of self-sufficiency from online
This document discusses leadership and relationships for volunteers. It begins by defining leadership as the ability to influence a group toward achieving goals and defining relationships as social connections between two or more people. It then discusses various myths around leadership and relationships. The document outlines different leadership and relationship styles. It distinguishes between managers and leaders and discusses the differences between good and bad relationships. Finally, it defines volunteering and discusses why volunteering is important, what types of organizations use volunteers, and the types of work volunteers can do. It also discusses the relationship between leadership and volunteering.
REACH OUT - Governor Monthly Letter - Rotary International District 3271 - Au...Syed Kashif Rafi
The document discusses Rotary membership development and its importance. It begins by noting that Rotary would not exist without members. The founders realized early on that the circle needed to be widened to attract more people through fellowship and networking. Another leader, Arch Klumph, felt Rotary also needed a meaningful purpose of serving those in need.
Membership in Pakistan began in 1927 and has since grown to two districts with a total of 1,500 members across 79 clubs. However, given Pakistan's population of 200 million people and needs, more members and clubs are still needed. Last year's membership efforts under IPDG Saleem Rao expanded Rotary, but continued growth is important under the new district governor, Ovais Ahmed Kohari
Strengthening Rural Organizations through Grassroots Fundraising ruralxchange
A webinar sponsored by the National Alliance for Rural Policy, featuring:
Diana Tellefson Torres, Executive Director of the United
Farm Workers (UFW) Foundation
Adriana Rocha, Board Chair of Grassroots Institute for
Fundraising Training (GIFT) and the Practice Director for
CompassPoint Nonprofit Services.
Ryan Li Dahlstrom, Movement Building Director, GIFT
The 2014 annual report of Women for Women International summarizes their work supporting marginalized women affected by conflict. Their mission is to help women earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions, and connect to support networks. In 2014, they served over 429,000 women across 8 countries, distributing $118 million. The report outlines their programs and impact in enabling women to start businesses, access health services, participate in decisions, and form cooperatives and associations for support.
Growth and Development Services (GDS) has partnered with Inwood Community Services to provide work experiences for youth through the Summer Youth Employment Program and Work, Learn & Grow Employment Program. Through these partnerships, GDS has hosted over 10 youth advocates who have participated in leadership training, advocacy projects, and community events. The youth advocates have gained skills in self-advocacy, public speaking, and resume writing. GDS has become an exemplary partner by providing meaningful work experiences and teaching youth the importance of advocacy and community involvement.
The document is a newsletter from New Life Center, which provides services for victims of domestic violence. It discusses donations received from organizations like the West Valley Mavericks Foundation. It highlights New Life Center's 25th anniversary and the legacy of the organization in helping thousands of families escape domestic violence. It provides information on upcoming events like volunteer orientations and tours of the facility. The newsletter aims to thank donors and volunteers for their support in allowing New Life Center to continue its important work.
The document discusses family support systems and resources available to help those in need. It describes several organizations that provide assistance, such as the Scarborough Women's Centre, Mennonite Central Committee, Boost, and South Asian Women's Rights Organization. These organizations offer services like counseling, settlement support, education programs, and help addressing issues like housing, employment and childcare. The document emphasizes the importance of early childhood educators being aware of available resources to help families in need access support.
We are a group of Youth who came together with mission of improving youth qualities such as; peaceful co-existence, educational values, technical aids, traditional and cultural values, community development projects, collective participation initiation, bringing out the special abilities in youth such as potential with abilities to enhance private progression without depending on government, creating awareness on the ills of social vices and general awareness of how a youth should be or contribute to his society.
Bridging and Bonding: A Case for Prioritizing Social Capital Cultivation in N...KevinG32
PRESENTERS:
Dr. Kevin Gosine
Dr. Darlene Ciuffetelli Parker
Dr. Tiffany L. Gallagher
We report selected qualitative results from a large, multi-phase evaluation of an anti-poverty initiative funded by the Local Poverty Reduction Fund of the Province of Ontario. In the evaluation research phase undertaken by the presenters, non-profit literacy programs in a region of southern Ontario were studied with the following objectives: To learn about service users' specific needs, the benefits service users accrued from their participation in programs, how agencies (administrators and staff) might better meet service users' needs, and the ongoing challenges that agencies and service users face. Qualitative findings from individual interviews and focus groups were triangulated across all participants. This research illuminated the mechanisms and outcomes of social capital production within community literacy programs. In addition to supporting literacy, programs presented participants with opportunities to cultivate bridging and bonding forms of social capital. That is, social and organizational ties that encompass resources, information, connections, mutual aid, and various opportunities. By way of the conditions created and programmatic measures employed within programs, bridging social capital often strengthened into deeper bonding ties between and amongst service users and, in many cases, staff and volunteers. The social capital generated provided service users with a sense of community, belonging, acceptance and ongoing opportunities for bridging social capital outcomes, all previously lacking in the lives of many. This countered the isolation, marginalization, and demonization service users endured in other settings and, for many, instilled a sense of optimism and hope. Administrators and staff described efforts to create program cultures conducive to the development of social capital and mutual support. The study contributes to the existing literature by highlighting how non-profit community entities can benefit individual service users and their communities beyond their stated missions by fostering social and organizational connectedness, promoting communal cohesion and social trust, and cultivating the typically unacknowledged talents, strengths, and assets within marginalized communities and populations.
This paper was originally presented at the Annual Meeting of the Canadian Sociological Association, 03 June 2021. A revised version of the paper has since been published in the International Journal of Community Well-Being (2022, Vol. 5, No. 4).
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42413-022-00186-2
This document summarizes the work of the Women's Crisis Support Team (WCST) in Josephine County, Oregon. It discusses how WCST provides support services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, including shelter, crisis advocacy, and community education programs. It emphasizes that domestic violence and sexual assault are preventable when communities commit to preventing violence by standing with survivors, speaking out against injustice, and taking action to promote safety and health. The document highlights various ways that individuals and organizations in the community support and partner with WCST in its efforts.
This document provides information about an organization called Kind Leaf Africa based in Nigeria. Their vision is to become a global platform for fighting poverty in Africa through strategic philanthropy. Their mission is to provide long-term solutions to poverty in urban slums by providing education for women and children. They aim to break the cycle of poverty by equipping women with vocational and life skills and raising funds for children to attend school.
Centennial College students are hosting a 90s themed fundraising event called "Back to the 90s" on December 2nd to support The Peer Project, a non-profit organization matching at-risk youth with peer mentors. The goal is to recruit more young professionals as mentors to help guide at-risk youth. Statistics show over 125,000 youth were accused of crimes in 2012, demonstrating the need for programs like The Peer Project which has a 98% success rate of keeping youth out of the criminal justice system. The event will feature 90s decor, music and games to inspire attendees to volunteer and support this cause.
This document discusses non-governmental organizations (NGOs). It defines NGOs as private, non-profit organizations that are independent of government and work for social welfare, such as in areas of education, health, environment, and human rights. The document outlines the objectives, functions, and problems faced by NGOs. It notes that NGOs now require management expertise to handle complex issues and meet legal/financial requirements when working with governments and other partners. A case study demonstrates how lack of management led to problems for one NGO helping HIV/AIDS patients.
This document summarizes the career and qualifications of an individual. They have 10 years of experience working in community development roles, including as a translator, field worker, regional coordinator, business counselor, program manager, and district coordinator on projects focused on peace building, economic development, disability rights, and supporting war widows and youth. They have relevant educational qualifications and training in areas like psychosocial work, business coaching, and organizational management. They are looking for an opportunity to continue community development work supporting youth, women and people with disabilities through economic programs that unite their community in Sri Lanka.
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The document summarizes a women's leadership conference held in Jodhpur, India in 2009. It provides an overview of the conference, including why it was organized, how it was planned, its structure and activities, inspirational speakers, and results. The conference brought together over 80 women leaders from local NGOs to share experiences, network, and learn through workshops on topics like health, banking, microfinance, and women's rights. Participant feedback was positive and suggested holding future conferences.
CARE Nepal is a leading humanitarian organization that has been working in Nepal since 1978 to alleviate poverty. It focuses on empowering women and marginalized groups. CARE Nepal implements various community development projects related to issues like food security, health, education, disaster relief, and women's empowerment. It works in partnership with over 80 local NGOs and community groups. CARE Nepal's goal is to create a just, equitable and sustainable society where vulnerable people can live with dignity.
The document outlines the strategic plan for the NPY Women's Council from 2014-2018. It provides details about the organization such as its mission, guiding principles, achievements, where it operates, and future plans. The strategic plan aims to reduce vulnerability, violence and harm in communities while strengthening its workforce. Key focus areas include service delivery, youth programs, child and family wellbeing, and domestic violence services.
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1. Narika Annual Report
Looking Back
A letter from NARIKA Board of Directors
This past year has been a challenging one for Narika and our community members. The
ongoing economic crisis has continued to exert pressure on many of our families and has
profoundly impacted survivors of violence and their children. There are fewer resources for
survivors to find either shelter or affordable housing, gain economic independence and
meet their basic needs. As always, Narika has worked diligently to provide critical services
for intervention and prevention. Our staff and volunteers have worked tirelessly to help
create safety plans and opportunities for empowerment and to reach the goal of building
communities without violence. Narika's resilience in the face of external challenges, amidst
organizational challenge of staff and board transition this past year, is both reassuring and
remarkable.
If you are not familiar with the quality of services and support our staff and volunteers
provide, join us in the coming year by volunteering, or helping to fundraise, or just come by
to say hello at a community event. We are proud of our organization and grateful to the
vast network of people who support it and its activities.
In the coming year, we will continue to provide core programmatic services of Helpline and
SEED and explore alliances across issues and communities to address the sources of gender
violence and inequity in South Asian communities. We invite you to renew your
commitment to both elements of our mission at Narika:
• To empower women in our community to confront and overcome the cycles of
domestic violence and exploitation, and
• To build a movement to end violence against women and actively support women's
rights as human rights
Though these appear to be lofty goals for one small organization, Narika has always been
more than its staff, volunteers and board, more than its balance sheet and call logs. Narika
has always been about you - our community of allies, friends, warriors, survivors, aunts,
uncles, sisters and brothers. Narika is about all of us who are committed to seeing a world
without family violence, a world in which every family member can thrive.
2. Our Journey - The strength of sisterhood
Narika was founded in 1992 to confront the problem of domestic violence in the South Asian community.
Embracing the notion of women’s empowerment, Narika set out to address the unmet needs of abused South
Asians within a culturally sensitive and linguistically diverse model, which includes treating women who seek our
services as sisters rather than as clients. We serve women who originate from the South Asian countries and
diaspora of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and the Fiji Islands.
Our Core Goal - Building Movement, Ending Violence through advocacy, empowerment and
activism...
Advocacy
Narika’s Helpline offers support, advocacy, referrals, and information to women dealing with
domestic violence and human trafficking. Narika staff work with trained volunteers to assist
callers in gaining access to resources and referrals to shelters, medical care, mental health
and social services, housing assistance, and pro bono or low cost legal services for a variety
of issues, including divorce, immigration, and child custody. Narika continues to excel at its
core mission. In the past year, advocates and volunteers responded to over 1410 calls on our
toll-free helpline, and provided assistance to over 191 women with case management, referrals
and advocacy.
Empowerment
Narika's economic empowerment program, SEED, continues to empower
women so that each woman can build a violence-free life for herself and
her children. The SEED program attempts to end the cycle of violence by
promoting a model of peer education and mentoring that assists in
building their self-confidence and skill development. Through its
classroom-based peer to peer learning approach and teaching by qualified
instructors, SEED provides training in personal financial literacy, basic
computer skills, English language skills, health awareness and career
building skills. Since 2002, over 200 women have successfully completed
the SEED program. They have pursued higher education and skilled level
jobs, started their own businesses, and become financially more
independent. Here are some thoughts and reflections from SEED participants: "Now I can do things on my own",
"Now I can smile and talk (in English), earlier I could not smile since I was so nervous", “I am confident because I
learned English through SEED; now I want to do things independently” and, “I have learned that the sky is the
limit. If you want to do or learn anything, you will.”
Activism
Narika’s staff and volunteers have been working consistently to bring our vision of violence-free living to the
community through a series of outreach and prevention programs directed at diverse populations throughout the
Bay Area. We have participated in many events in the Bay Area that
focused on issues central to our mission including, Vivah Wedding Expo
(San Mateo), Sevathon (Sunnyvale), Narika's Workshop on Gender
Preference and Sex Selection (Fremont), 3rd I Film Festival (San
Francisco), and Bhutanese Community Training (Oakland). Through our
outreach program, we provide training and technical assistance to health
practitioners and law enforcement agencies to effectively address domestic
violence using a culturally conscientious approach. In 2011, we were a
strong presence in 20 different cities through 50 events.
3. Our Intervention - Engaging communities to create a world without violence
Human Trafficking
Narika is one of the three lead agencies in the Asian Anti-Trafficking Collaborative (AATC), the other two being
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (APILO) and the Asian Women's Shelter (AWS) to expand crucial services to
victims of human trafficking in the Asian, Pacific Islander, and South Asian communities. The Collaborative
provides comprehensive services including emergency shelter, housing, legal counsel, employment, social services
and the support they need to move forward with their lives. Unlike domestic violence services, our trafficking
services include men and women, regardless of their age or country of origin. AATC builds the capacity of
organizations and communities to respond to the needs of trafficking victims through training and technical
assistance.
Sex Selection and Gender Preference
Narika's mission to prevent gender violence also includes prevention work related to sex selection and gender
preference. In collaboration with and support from Generations Ahead, a partner agency and leader in this field,
Narika has been able to work directly with South Asian medical practitioners to uncover the depth of the problem
of sex selection and initiate a dialogue among community members about the systemic abuse that persists. This
partnership also enabled Narika to host the first workshop on gender preference and the continued prevalence
of sex selective treatments in Bay Area's South Asian Community with expert panelists, Sujatha Jesudasan, Dr.
Sunita Puri and Dr. Raka Ray.
Building and Strengthening Relationships
Given the deteriorating state and federal budget challenges, Narika is working diligently to diversify the
organization's funding base. The current organizational focus is to strengthen the existing relationships with
corporate foundations and to create new relationships with the technology companies in the San Francisco Bay
Area. Also of immediate priority is intensifying the outreach efforts to make Narika's work visible not only within
South Asian communities but also the community at large.
It takes a Team and a Community
Running to Stop Domestic Violence
I first got involved with Narika in 2007 through the annual Human Race of
Silicon Valley. The profound impact such violence has on those affected and
those involved, even peripherally, is deeper than words can express. I wanted
to help instill hope in people who have suffered violence. I wanted to help
them heal and move on, and discover that they were stronger than they had
ever known. I have been a Narika helpline volunteer for one-and-a-half years
now. I help out in other areas like fundraising, event tabling, teaching at the
SEED program (that helps foster women’s economic independence) and
Shalu, Helpline and SEED Volunteer planning holiday parties for Narika’s clients. And, of course, I continue to run
for Narika!
On empowering and becoming empowered
Being with Narika - being able to help clients with their issues just by making them think differently, helping
them make positive changes in some of their attitudes and perceptions - has helped me become a better
person. It has given meaning to my life. I feel like I’m contributing toward making the world a better place.
Sabita, Helpline & Outreach Volunteer
4. Revenue by Category Statement of Income & Expenses
As of June 30, 2011
Assets
Private
Foundations Current Assets Cash in Bank $138,001.47
$78,200
Accounts receivables $90,977.00
24% Government
Grants Prepaid expenses $1,618.47
$164,431
51% Total Current Assets $230,596.94
Fundraising
$77,729 Other Assets $2,664.95
24%
Total Assets $233,261.89
Liabilities and Fund Balances
Total Revenue: 320,360.00
Current Liabilities Accounts payable $16,406.80
Fund balances $216,855.09
Total Liabilities $233,261.89
Community Partners
Afghan Coalition Dress for Success Sahayeta University of California,
Berkeley
3rd I
Asian Americans/Pacific Fremont Resource Center SEMAH, Inc.
Islanders in Philanthropy
Generations Ahead Shimtuh - Korean
Asian Pacific Islander Institute Community Center of the
of Domestic Violence India Community Center East Bay
Asian Pacific Islander Legal Maitri South Asian Americans
Outreach Leading Together
North American Islamic
Asian Women’s Shelter Shelter for Abused South Asian Bar Association
California Partnership to End Palo Alto Medical Foundation South Asian Giving Circle
Domestic Violence
Safe Alternatives to Violent South Asian Sisters
Contra Costa Community Environments
College The Hume Center
Board of Directors Staff
Manju Seal, Founder of Isospinn Inc. Sutapa Balaji, Interim Executive Director
Neerja Bhutani, Founder and principal of Bhutani Palmin Financial Dimple George, Office and Volunteer Coordinator
Planning LLC Suparna Kudesia, SEED Program Coordinator
Priya Kasturi, Founder and principal of Inform LLC Roopa Mohan, Director of Client Services
Ramesh Kathanadhi, Training and Technical Assistance Specialist, Shwanika Narayan, Outreach Coordinator
Transforming Communities Shrimalie Perera, Grants and Program Director
Vandana Kumar, Publisher of India Currents Simrun Sandhu, Client Advocate
Dr. Gayathri Sundar, Senior Planning Analyst for San Francisco Human Divya Vohra, Client Advocate
Services Agency
Collaborate & Connect:
Post Office Box 14014 Berkeley, California 94712
Email: narika@narika.org • www.narika.org
Narika Helpline: 1.800.215.7308
Donate or Support: 510.444.6068
Online: It’s fast and easy to donate online. Visit www.narika.org
Send a Check: Make the check payable to Narika at P.O. Box 14014, Berkeley, CA 94712