CaringBridge is a nonprofit founded in 1997 to connect those with health challenges to loved ones through online sites and journals. It aims to amplify love, hope and compassion during health journeys. Over 44 million people have connected on CaringBridge in the last 12 months. The organization's vision is for caring to be amplified throughout the world.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
A presentation by Donors Choose and Epic Change organized by Campaign Consultation discussing their successful efforts that have resulted from small gifts & micro-loans.
Over the summer, 94 blind high school and college students were placed throughout the five boroughs in nonprofit and for profit sector positions through VISIONS Work Experience Training Program. The tasks ranged from
maintenance and clerical to direct services. The program culminated with a graduation on August 19, 2011. The event was attended by NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped staff and supervisors from hosting organizations.
I was responsible for the conceptual development, photo art direction, and design of Bancroft’s 2011 Annual Report. A family theme was chosen because it conveys a sense of belonging and trust, and our audience is family members of people we support.
Bancroft's mission is to provide lifelong learning and fulfillment opportunities for all people by supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries. They do this through their various programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania that provide education, employment support, community services, and residential options. Funds raised through their Transforming Our World campaign are helping to modernize facilities, technology, and programs to better serve individuals' needs and goals. [END SUMMARY]
Interested in raising money online, but not sure where to get started? Learn the first ten steps from an industry expert who has helped nonprofits and political candidates raise over $216 million through the power of social media.
On Sept. 21, 2010, Mr. Jet Li and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) formally announced that Jet Li has become a Goodwill Ambassador for the IFRC, marking the first time in history that the international humanitarian organization has granted such an appointment.
Mr. Li has always believed that humanity is one big family, and that we must all do our part to make this family better. In this spirit, he founded One Foundation in 2006. As a 21st century non-profit organization, One Foundation seeks to encourage social sector development and broad-based participation in philanthropy as a way of life. One Foundation has promoted a micro-philanthropy model, advocating “every 1 person + every 1 month + donates 1 dollar/yuan = 1 big family,” and has achieved meaningful recognition both in China and internationally.
Mr. Li also deeply respects the core principles and mission of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially its spirit of “Humanity, Universal Fraternity and Devotion.” In becoming a Goodwill Ambassador for the IFRC, Mr. Li builds upon his extensive relationship with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, having served as “Philanthropic Ambassador” for the Red Cross Society of China since 2006.
As Goodwill Ambassador, Mr. Li would like to share One Foundation’s experience and philanthropic model with the rest of the world. Each country’s Red Cross and Red Crescent societies are welcome to extract any useful lessons and adapt them to suit their particular culture, customs and needs. In sharing his ideas and experience, Mr. Li hopes to support the IFRC’s noble humanitarian goals, as well as strengthen international cooperation and caring as one global human family.
This document summarizes the story of David Sidoo, a philanthropist who supports causes related to youth, homelessness, and poverty. It describes how Sidoo overcame challenges through the support of mentors to become a successful businessman and football player. Now wealthy, Sidoo "pays it forward" by donating to organizations like Streetohome Foundation that support youth programs, breakfast programs for children, and help for the homeless. The document also briefly summarizes some Streetohome Foundation housing projects and their fundraising goals.
The Central Minnesota Community Foundation annual report summarizes their activities in 2013. They received $10.6 million in new gifts and contributions, added 40 new funds bringing the total to 580, and awarded over $5.8 million in grants. The report focuses on how the Foundation connects people and resources in the community. It highlights longtime community leader Andy Hilger who passed away, and his legacy of philanthropic leadership and connections in the region.
A presentation by Donors Choose and Epic Change organized by Campaign Consultation discussing their successful efforts that have resulted from small gifts & micro-loans.
Over the summer, 94 blind high school and college students were placed throughout the five boroughs in nonprofit and for profit sector positions through VISIONS Work Experience Training Program. The tasks ranged from
maintenance and clerical to direct services. The program culminated with a graduation on August 19, 2011. The event was attended by NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped staff and supervisors from hosting organizations.
I was responsible for the conceptual development, photo art direction, and design of Bancroft’s 2011 Annual Report. A family theme was chosen because it conveys a sense of belonging and trust, and our audience is family members of people we support.
Bancroft's mission is to provide lifelong learning and fulfillment opportunities for all people by supporting those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and brain injuries. They do this through their various programs across New Jersey and Pennsylvania that provide education, employment support, community services, and residential options. Funds raised through their Transforming Our World campaign are helping to modernize facilities, technology, and programs to better serve individuals' needs and goals. [END SUMMARY]
Interested in raising money online, but not sure where to get started? Learn the first ten steps from an industry expert who has helped nonprofits and political candidates raise over $216 million through the power of social media.
On Sept. 21, 2010, Mr. Jet Li and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) formally announced that Jet Li has become a Goodwill Ambassador for the IFRC, marking the first time in history that the international humanitarian organization has granted such an appointment.
Mr. Li has always believed that humanity is one big family, and that we must all do our part to make this family better. In this spirit, he founded One Foundation in 2006. As a 21st century non-profit organization, One Foundation seeks to encourage social sector development and broad-based participation in philanthropy as a way of life. One Foundation has promoted a micro-philanthropy model, advocating “every 1 person + every 1 month + donates 1 dollar/yuan = 1 big family,” and has achieved meaningful recognition both in China and internationally.
Mr. Li also deeply respects the core principles and mission of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, especially its spirit of “Humanity, Universal Fraternity and Devotion.” In becoming a Goodwill Ambassador for the IFRC, Mr. Li builds upon his extensive relationship with the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement, having served as “Philanthropic Ambassador” for the Red Cross Society of China since 2006.
As Goodwill Ambassador, Mr. Li would like to share One Foundation’s experience and philanthropic model with the rest of the world. Each country’s Red Cross and Red Crescent societies are welcome to extract any useful lessons and adapt them to suit their particular culture, customs and needs. In sharing his ideas and experience, Mr. Li hopes to support the IFRC’s noble humanitarian goals, as well as strengthen international cooperation and caring as one global human family.
This document summarizes the story of David Sidoo, a philanthropist who supports causes related to youth, homelessness, and poverty. It describes how Sidoo overcame challenges through the support of mentors to become a successful businessman and football player. Now wealthy, Sidoo "pays it forward" by donating to organizations like Streetohome Foundation that support youth programs, breakfast programs for children, and help for the homeless. The document also briefly summarizes some Streetohome Foundation housing projects and their fundraising goals.
Berks Encore provides services to older adults in Berks County, Pennsylvania to improve their quality of life. In 2013, they delivered over 214,000 meals through Meals on Wheels, prepared nearly 4,000 tax returns providing over $3 million in refunds, and had over 1,500 volunteers contribute over 60,000 hours of service. Berks Encore aims to expand services like legal assistance and chronic disease management programs to continue supporting seniors.
Golden k kiwanis orientation, 2014 final version, 05.13.14jgtraylor
The document provides an overview of Kiwanis International and the Ames Golden K Club. It summarizes that Kiwanis is a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving communities for children. The Ames Golden K Club has nearly 90 members who work on various service projects, fundraising activities, and community initiatives to benefit children and families in the Ames, Iowa area. They donate over $18,000 annually and volunteer thousands of hours to make a positive impact in their local community.
This document summarizes Community Weaving, a collaborative project that aims to create resilient communities by identifying and pooling community resources. It discusses how Community Weaving works to increase civic engagement by recruiting volunteers called "Good Neighbors" who share their skills and resources. The goals are to empower individuals, build social connections, and bridge gaps between grassroots and formal community organizations. Community Weavers help coordinate these efforts and track outcomes to inform community leaders and service delivery.
Our second year of Beta Change saw many changes to the way we shared stories. We introduced Global Postcards and continued with our Minisodes. Check out our report to see what else we got up to.
This document is a thesis submitted by Jessica A. Ueland to the University of Northern Iowa to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree. The thesis examines challenges nonprofits face in donor development during economic difficulties and addresses stereotypes held by donors. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who supported Ueland during her graduate studies. The thesis then provides a literature review on the impact of recessions on nonprofit funding and donor stereotypes. It also describes a survey conducted with a local collaborative initiative to understand donor perceptions. The thesis concludes with recommendations for nonprofits to strengthen donor relationships during economic hardships.
This document is a research paper submitted by Jessica A. Ueland to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa. The paper examines how nonprofit organizations can effectively raise funds from individual donors even when facing economic challenges or negative donor stereotypes about the nonprofit's clients. The paper reviews relevant literature on the impact of economic recessions on nonprofit funding and how to understand and address donor-held stereotypes. It also analyzes a survey conducted with residents in the Fargo, North Dakota area to understand community needs and give residents an opportunity to have input. The purpose of the research is to help nonprofit organizations maintain donor support during difficult times and overcome stereotypes by understanding donor motivations and the needs of the communities
The Language Hangouts Project: Implementing video chats to develop English sk...Allison Selby
The Language Hangouts Project has been developed by Haiti Partners as an experiential learning method for Haitian students to practice conversational English. Extending their learning spaces outside the classroom, students engage in weekly conversations with native English speakers through web-based video chats for sessions scheduled for eight weeks (Ballard, 2014).
Upcycling Art, Craft and Design Exhibition 2021Kyungeun Sung
This exhibition presents upcycled art, craft, and design pieces from the Upcycling Art, Craft and Design Competition 2021 organized by De Montfort University. The competition aimed to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal of responsible consumption and production. Entries included pieces made from reused or waste materials like cardboard, plastic containers, tin cans, vintage fabrics, records, and jeans. Gold was awarded to Tim Neath's miniature apartment model made from cardboard. Silver went to Katarzyna Bigaj and Nicole Lander, and bronze to Christina Wigmore, Issy Staniaszek, Jenny McIlhatton, and Millie Rees for their various upcycled crafts and designs
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The document discusses how CaringBridge, a nonprofit social network for health journeys, implemented an agile development process for their CaringBridge 5.0 project. Key aspects included defining roles and documentation standards, conducting ideation activities like design studios, developing personas and user stories, doing cross-functional pairing of UX and engineers, and iterative usability testing. The process helped the team deliver working prototypes within sprints while collaborating in an innovative and user-centered way.
As a dementia care provider, you deserve professional acknowledgement for your skills, training, and dedication. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/QN7f96
The document summarizes a presentation by Sophie Jones from Cancer Research UK about using social media for campaigning. It discusses Cancer Research UK's campaigns to increase access to radiotherapy treatments and reduce tobacco use. It provides tips for effective social media campaigning, such as empowering supporters to advocate on issues, going where audiences are online, building communities to support causes, and integrating online and offline support. Challenges mentioned include time, resource constraints, maintaining control of messaging, and "slacktivism".
BeHealth.Today | Outpatient to OutdoorsKevin Popović
This document describes a collaboration between Rady Children's Hospital and Outdoor Outreach to provide mental health services to youth ages 12-17 through outdoor experiential programming. It notes high suicide and recidivism rates for youth and proposes bridging clinical care with non-traditional interventions. An initial pilot project involved taking patients on outdoor trips which saw improvements in well-being, relationships, and applying skills to life. The collaboration aims to scale up the program and integrate it with traditional therapy for longer-term mental health impacts.
Join us as Griswold’s Chris Kelly, M. Ed & Director of Learning & Development, offers a more holistic perspective on the Sandwich Generation – those that care for their parents as well as their own children. Also discussed are issues facing the three generations involved, and practical strategies and tools for planning and transitioning during this time.
Evidence in social care: what do we know?Jo Moriarty
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Nhs change day a grassroots social movement - presentation by Jackie Lynton...NHSChangeDay
NHS Change Day is a grassroots social movement built on social media.
This presentation was made to the Association of Healthcare Communications and Marketing Annual Meeting in November 2014 by Jackie Lynton - Head of Transformation
NHS Horizons Group NHS IQ - and Joe McCrea - Social Media Lead for NHS Change Day -
St. Jude Leadership Society encourages a focus on gratitude
and good citizenship, building your personal brand, diversity
and inclusion, leading with purpose and how we can all be
at our best through a series of leadership development sessions.
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This document discusses how diabetes educators are using social media to power their practices. It provides examples of several diabetes educators who are actively engaging on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and YouTube. The educators discuss their goals for using social media, which include connecting with patients and other professionals, promoting diabetes education and research, and growing their private practices. They emphasize that social media allows the compression and connection of information on a wider scale than traditional methods.
Here is our monthly publication about our partnership in Memphremagog MRC.
By your good's practises, we would like to inspire you in you environment's development.
We hope you will have fun reading it.
Follow us on Facebook....
Join us as Griswold Home Care’s Christopher Kelly M.Ed., Director of Learning & Development and dedicated family caregivers share the latest research and innovative best practices in Alzheimer’s Disease treatment and support. You will also benefit from a review of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) and a 2013 update to the National Alzheimer’s Plan.
The DECA chapter at Cherry Creek High School partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their community service project. They set goals to raise money to send children to MDA summer camp, educate their school and community about muscular dystrophy, and enhance DECA's community outreach. Members volunteered at MDA camp and organized various fundraising activities throughout the year. They succeeded in raising over $4,600 and committing over 2,400 hours to support MDA families and find a cure for this disease. The project helped DECA members develop leadership, social, and community service skills while making a positive impact.
The document discusses an upcoming "Ugly Sweater" party for a local Rotary club, reflecting on family traditions during the holidays. It summarizes the guest speaker at a previous meeting, JD Sutphin, who started his own events company called Big Lick Entertainment after leaving his corporate job, applying lessons from his family about community involvement. The newsletter highlights members who received awards for their service last year and discusses how the Rotary club itself forms an extended family through shared values of service and connection to the local community.
Greg Neumeyer, the outgoing chair of the United Way Board of Directors, summarized the organization's accomplishments over the past year. United Way invested millions in the community through over 40 partner organizations to address education, income, and health needs. Last year's campaign raised over $10 million from more than 500 companies and 22,000 donors. Looking ahead, United Way will continue working on initiatives like RED Ahead and tax preparation assistance, while addressing ongoing challenges such as kindergarten readiness gaps and food insecurity. The meeting recognized outstanding volunteers and introduced the incoming board and leadership.
Berks Encore provides services to older adults in Berks County, Pennsylvania to improve their quality of life. In 2013, they delivered over 214,000 meals through Meals on Wheels, prepared nearly 4,000 tax returns providing over $3 million in refunds, and had over 1,500 volunteers contribute over 60,000 hours of service. Berks Encore aims to expand services like legal assistance and chronic disease management programs to continue supporting seniors.
Golden k kiwanis orientation, 2014 final version, 05.13.14jgtraylor
The document provides an overview of Kiwanis International and the Ames Golden K Club. It summarizes that Kiwanis is a global volunteer organization dedicated to improving communities for children. The Ames Golden K Club has nearly 90 members who work on various service projects, fundraising activities, and community initiatives to benefit children and families in the Ames, Iowa area. They donate over $18,000 annually and volunteer thousands of hours to make a positive impact in their local community.
This document summarizes Community Weaving, a collaborative project that aims to create resilient communities by identifying and pooling community resources. It discusses how Community Weaving works to increase civic engagement by recruiting volunteers called "Good Neighbors" who share their skills and resources. The goals are to empower individuals, build social connections, and bridge gaps between grassroots and formal community organizations. Community Weavers help coordinate these efforts and track outcomes to inform community leaders and service delivery.
Our second year of Beta Change saw many changes to the way we shared stories. We introduced Global Postcards and continued with our Minisodes. Check out our report to see what else we got up to.
This document is a thesis submitted by Jessica A. Ueland to the University of Northern Iowa to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree. The thesis examines challenges nonprofits face in donor development during economic difficulties and addresses stereotypes held by donors. It includes an acknowledgements section thanking those who supported Ueland during her graduate studies. The thesis then provides a literature review on the impact of recessions on nonprofit funding and donor stereotypes. It also describes a survey conducted with a local collaborative initiative to understand donor perceptions. The thesis concludes with recommendations for nonprofits to strengthen donor relationships during economic hardships.
This document is a research paper submitted by Jessica A. Ueland to fulfill requirements for a Master of Arts degree from the University of Northern Iowa. The paper examines how nonprofit organizations can effectively raise funds from individual donors even when facing economic challenges or negative donor stereotypes about the nonprofit's clients. The paper reviews relevant literature on the impact of economic recessions on nonprofit funding and how to understand and address donor-held stereotypes. It also analyzes a survey conducted with residents in the Fargo, North Dakota area to understand community needs and give residents an opportunity to have input. The purpose of the research is to help nonprofit organizations maintain donor support during difficult times and overcome stereotypes by understanding donor motivations and the needs of the communities
The Language Hangouts Project: Implementing video chats to develop English sk...Allison Selby
The Language Hangouts Project has been developed by Haiti Partners as an experiential learning method for Haitian students to practice conversational English. Extending their learning spaces outside the classroom, students engage in weekly conversations with native English speakers through web-based video chats for sessions scheduled for eight weeks (Ballard, 2014).
Upcycling Art, Craft and Design Exhibition 2021Kyungeun Sung
This exhibition presents upcycled art, craft, and design pieces from the Upcycling Art, Craft and Design Competition 2021 organized by De Montfort University. The competition aimed to contribute to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal of responsible consumption and production. Entries included pieces made from reused or waste materials like cardboard, plastic containers, tin cans, vintage fabrics, records, and jeans. Gold was awarded to Tim Neath's miniature apartment model made from cardboard. Silver went to Katarzyna Bigaj and Nicole Lander, and bronze to Christina Wigmore, Issy Staniaszek, Jenny McIlhatton, and Millie Rees for their various upcycled crafts and designs
UX Meets Agile Development in CaringBridge 5.0Tammy Ablan
The document discusses how CaringBridge, a nonprofit social network for health journeys, implemented an agile development process for their CaringBridge 5.0 project. Key aspects included defining roles and documentation standards, conducting ideation activities like design studios, developing personas and user stories, doing cross-functional pairing of UX and engineers, and iterative usability testing. The process helped the team deliver working prototypes within sprints while collaborating in an innovative and user-centered way.
As a dementia care provider, you deserve professional acknowledgement for your skills, training, and dedication. Find out more here: http://bit.ly/QN7f96
The document summarizes a presentation by Sophie Jones from Cancer Research UK about using social media for campaigning. It discusses Cancer Research UK's campaigns to increase access to radiotherapy treatments and reduce tobacco use. It provides tips for effective social media campaigning, such as empowering supporters to advocate on issues, going where audiences are online, building communities to support causes, and integrating online and offline support. Challenges mentioned include time, resource constraints, maintaining control of messaging, and "slacktivism".
BeHealth.Today | Outpatient to OutdoorsKevin Popović
This document describes a collaboration between Rady Children's Hospital and Outdoor Outreach to provide mental health services to youth ages 12-17 through outdoor experiential programming. It notes high suicide and recidivism rates for youth and proposes bridging clinical care with non-traditional interventions. An initial pilot project involved taking patients on outdoor trips which saw improvements in well-being, relationships, and applying skills to life. The collaboration aims to scale up the program and integrate it with traditional therapy for longer-term mental health impacts.
Join us as Griswold’s Chris Kelly, M. Ed & Director of Learning & Development, offers a more holistic perspective on the Sandwich Generation – those that care for their parents as well as their own children. Also discussed are issues facing the three generations involved, and practical strategies and tools for planning and transitioning during this time.
Evidence in social care: what do we know?Jo Moriarty
Discusses 'state of play, in terms of evidence in social care - where we have information, where there are gaps. Presentation from conference held at the British Library in December 2012 looking at evidence in social care.
Nhs change day a grassroots social movement - presentation by Jackie Lynton...NHSChangeDay
NHS Change Day is a grassroots social movement built on social media.
This presentation was made to the Association of Healthcare Communications and Marketing Annual Meeting in November 2014 by Jackie Lynton - Head of Transformation
NHS Horizons Group NHS IQ - and Joe McCrea - Social Media Lead for NHS Change Day -
St. Jude Leadership Society encourages a focus on gratitude
and good citizenship, building your personal brand, diversity
and inclusion, leading with purpose and how we can all be
at our best through a series of leadership development sessions.
St. Jude recognizes the importance of mentorship and community, and encourages collaboration and shared learning throughout this experience.
This document discusses how diabetes educators are using social media to power their practices. It provides examples of several diabetes educators who are actively engaging on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and YouTube. The educators discuss their goals for using social media, which include connecting with patients and other professionals, promoting diabetes education and research, and growing their private practices. They emphasize that social media allows the compression and connection of information on a wider scale than traditional methods.
Here is our monthly publication about our partnership in Memphremagog MRC.
By your good's practises, we would like to inspire you in you environment's development.
We hope you will have fun reading it.
Follow us on Facebook....
Join us as Griswold Home Care’s Christopher Kelly M.Ed., Director of Learning & Development and dedicated family caregivers share the latest research and innovative best practices in Alzheimer’s Disease treatment and support. You will also benefit from a review of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) and a 2013 update to the National Alzheimer’s Plan.
The DECA chapter at Cherry Creek High School partnered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their community service project. They set goals to raise money to send children to MDA summer camp, educate their school and community about muscular dystrophy, and enhance DECA's community outreach. Members volunteered at MDA camp and organized various fundraising activities throughout the year. They succeeded in raising over $4,600 and committing over 2,400 hours to support MDA families and find a cure for this disease. The project helped DECA members develop leadership, social, and community service skills while making a positive impact.
The document discusses an upcoming "Ugly Sweater" party for a local Rotary club, reflecting on family traditions during the holidays. It summarizes the guest speaker at a previous meeting, JD Sutphin, who started his own events company called Big Lick Entertainment after leaving his corporate job, applying lessons from his family about community involvement. The newsletter highlights members who received awards for their service last year and discusses how the Rotary club itself forms an extended family through shared values of service and connection to the local community.
Greg Neumeyer, the outgoing chair of the United Way Board of Directors, summarized the organization's accomplishments over the past year. United Way invested millions in the community through over 40 partner organizations to address education, income, and health needs. Last year's campaign raised over $10 million from more than 500 companies and 22,000 donors. Looking ahead, United Way will continue working on initiatives like RED Ahead and tax preparation assistance, while addressing ongoing challenges such as kindergarten readiness gaps and food insecurity. The meeting recognized outstanding volunteers and introduced the incoming board and leadership.
Heartfulness Magazine - January 2022 (Volume 7, Issue 1)heartfulness
In the first edition of 2022, our inspiring contributors share various viewpoints and perspectives on the topic of new beginnings, encouraging us to embrace and integrate differences, in order to achieve something extraordinary. They are boldly charting a way forward. We look forward to traveling on this journey together and thank you for joining us.
This document is a 2014 yearbook from Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana (RMHC-CNI) that:
- Highlights the charity's commitment to serving families and less fortunate young people through their three core programs which helped almost 10,000 people.
- Welcomes their new CEO, Holly Buckendahl, while thanking outgoing CEO Doug Porter and acknowledging the leadership of Board Chairman Bill Budig.
- Includes stories of families helped by RMHC-CNI's programs and scholarships awarded to students.
- Provides statistics on people served in 2014 and partnerships with organizations like the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls.
Holistic Dementia Care - Silver Innings IndiaSailesh Mishra
1) A1 Snehanjali provides holistic dementia care through assisted living facilities in India. It aims to help elders live with dignity and overcome challenges of aging.
2) The facilities provide personalized and group activities, meals, medication management, and 24/7 care and support to residents.
3) Care is focused on stimulating residents' minds, bodies and souls through non-pharmacological therapies like music, dance, art and social activities.
This document summarizes the key aspects of asset-based community development (ABCD) as discussed by John McKnight. It describes how ABCD focuses on utilizing the gifts and talents of community members to build connections and partnerships. The document then provides examples of how a Global Brigades trip to Panama demonstrated ABCD principles by leveraging various assets from community members, brigade participants, and local representatives. It concludes by reflecting on how identifying and valuing the gifts within a community can help meet member needs and create a more inclusive environment for all.
We believe that we need to change the way we deliver our services to make best use of our resources to improve outcomes for people across the county. We need to collaborate more effectively in delivering services, supporting people to improve and maintain their wellbeing to maximise their independence.
We will be working with our partners in the Conwy & Denbighshire Local Service Board (LSB) to improve strategic partnership activities in order to achieve the shared objectives of the Wellbeing Plan. We aim to build a picture of interdependencies, overlaps or gaps between partnership groups, including an overview of current membership, objectives, terms of reference, and governance.
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2. All about us.
Our mission, our history and our vision.
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3. Our mission.
To amplify the love, hope and compassion in
the world, making each health journey easier.
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4. Our history
• CaringBridge is a nonprofit founded in 1997
• First and most widely used “caring” social network
• Funded by a grateful, engaged community
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5. Multiple ways to care
Simplify communication during a health journey.
Sites
- Post health updates and receive support.
SupportPlanner
- Organize day-to-day support and other helpful tasks.
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6. Where our heart is
Set your community of support in motion.
• Available at no cost
• Protected from intrusive advertising
• Multiple privacy settings to everyone’s needs
• Available online 24/7, accessible to anyone, anywhere
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7. Sona
Mehring, CaringBri
dge Founder &
CEO
“My original idea was simple.
I wanted to connect family
and friends facing a health
challenge with loved ones,
because care and concern
can be transformative
and healing.”
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8. One tiny baby
has inspired hope
for millions.
Baby Brighid,
born three
months premature
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9. Half a million people
connect through
CaringBridge
each day.
That’s a lot of love.
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10. We’re everywhere
CaringBridge can be accessed through any online
or mobile connection.
Mobile website
iPhone and Android apps
provide easy access to
loved ones on the go.
Notifications
Family and friends may
receive an email or text
message when a new
journal entry is made.
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11. Craig, Crystal
and Ellington
“CaringBridge is such a
blessing to our family and
friends. I love it and hope it’s
always there for us to use.”
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12. Our global reach
Over 44 million people
1 in 10 Americans use have connected via
CaringBridge.* CaringBridge in the
last 12 months.
The CaringBridge community includes
families in all 50 states and countries
around the world.
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13. Beth and her
husband, Rick
“I may not be able to care for
patients physically due to my
illness, but I can help them
see what CaringBridge has
done for me.”
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14. The benefits of connecting
• Simplifies communication
and encourages love, hope
and caring
• Sets the community
of support in motion
• Overcomes physical
and emotional distances
• Amplifies love and compassion
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15. 91% of patients agree:
Using CaringBridge
makes their health
journey easier.*
*According to a 2010 CaringBridge Impact Survey.
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16. Caregivers benefit, too
• Remain part of a
community and
receive tangible
support
• Focus on healing and
therapeutic needs
• Maintain a sense of
control during a
health event
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17. We’re for everyone
CaringBridge can simplify all varieties of health events.
• All health challenges: big or small
• All conditions: acute or long-term
• All ages: babies to grandparents
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18. Jason and his
wife and son
“So many people were
pulling and praying for my
family and me. It gave me
strength for my recovery. I
felt like I had to do my best
to recover for them.”
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20. Together we can make
a difference.
Families can stay connected thanks to those who donate.
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21. We’re grateful for our donors
Your gift ensures people experiencing a health event can
connect with their communities of support for as long
as they need. You make CaringBridge possible.
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22. “Your gift ensures
CaringBridge is available at
no cost for families like mine.
Shawna and her
son Ramsey
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23. It’s simple to start
connecting.
Because loved ones and time are important.
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25. It’s simple to start connecting
Start a site, set up a SupportPlanner or join a community.
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26. Personalizing a site
My Story
Authors provide an at-a-
glance background on the
health event.
Notifications
Authors and visitors can
receive e-mail or text
notifications for each entry.
Journal
Health updates can be
posted and read through
journal entries 24/7.
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27. Show support
Guestbook
Loved ones can leave messages
of support that can be read 24/7.
Tributes
People can make tribute donations
ensuring more families can
stay connected.
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28. A community of support in motion
Our SupportPlanner helps
organize day-to-day support
and other helpful tasks, like:
• Making meals
• Provide transportation and
childcare during appointments
•Doing chores
• Offering regular breaks
for a caregiver
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29. Personalizing a planner
Coordinate Care
My Story
Tasks can be request for
Authors provide an at-a-
specific background on the
glance dates and times.
health challenge.
Invite Family and Friends
Individuals can sign up to
support specific requests like
child care or bringing a meal.
Provide Details
Journal has space for
Each task
instructions making it easy to
Health updates can be
relay information and request
posted and read through
support.
journal entries 24/7.
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30. Mik and Heidi
“It’s so much more personal
than email or Facebook.
People know that it’s there
for you and your family. They
don’t hold anything back and
it’s pretty special.”
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31. Join a community
• The power of CaringBridge begins with people caring
for each other
• It’s as simple as:
• Visiting a site
• Leaving a guestbook message
• Signing up for a helpful task
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32. What is the #1
reason people don’t
use CaringBridge?
They don’t know
it’s available.
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33. Spread the word.
Show caring for others.
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34. Amplify love, hope and compassion
• Tell someone about CaringBridge
• Start a Site or SupportPlanner for someone who
needs support
• Connect with CaringBridge via Facebook or Twitter
• Become an Amplifier
• Support the mission by donating
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35. Amplifier Hub
Amplifiers are a passionate
group of volunteers that
play an important role in
connecting families to
CaringBridge.
Become an Amplifier.
We offer many ways for
you to align your passions
and skills with our mission.
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36. Our vision.
Caring is amplified throughout the world.
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Charity Navigator, an independent charity evaluator, states that CaringBridge consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way and outperforms most other charities in America-differentiating it from its peers and demonstrating to the public it is worthy of their trust.
Mehring’s vision was to create a service that would allow people to connect and show support to ones they love.
sonamehring shares her story:In 1997, good friends of mine had a pre-mature baby. They asked me to let everyone know what was happening. Instead of making emotional and time draining phone calls, I created a website. In fact, the same night their baby Brighid was born the first CaringBridge site was started.CaringBridge instantly became a connection point in ways that were extremely personal and powerful for everyone. The site allowed family members to communicate information to a wide circle of people. They posted daily journal entries and the guestbook enabled visitors to send the family messages of love and encouragement.It was obvious that CaringBridge could help any family going through a health event - not only by letting everyone know what was happening but by bringing that loving, supportive community together. CaringBridge could let them be there without the barrier of when, where and how.
Even when WiFi access is not available, CaringBridge can be accessed on any web-enabled smart phone.
*CaringBridge user data compiled in Google Analytics.
We’re here for anyone facing a health challenge:Accident or serious injuryHeart attack & strokeHospitalizationSurgery & organ transplantHospice careChronic illnessRehabilitation & war injuryMilitary deploymentInternational adoption
Having a CaringBridge site can be equivalent to having 150 hospital visitors a day.
You can update your page, write journal entries and add photos from any device with a connection to the Internet.In addition, a style gallery allows each website to highlight the individual interests and style of the patient. Individuals may choose from over 150 options ranging from fishing, sunflowers, cause ribbon and more.