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.
Susi Taylor of New England Federal Credit Union has provided financial literacy expertise and support to the Lund Family Center's residential and community programs. She offers credit report access and assistance to women in repairing and rebuilding their credit histories. Additionally, Susi co-facilitates money management and budgeting classes. She develops relationships with the women and provides respectful, non-judgmental support. Susi plays an integral role in the education that Lund strives to provide to women in their programs.
The document summarizes recent activities of Restore A Child, a nonprofit that supports orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide. A new chairman was elected to the board of directors, while the previous chairman will remain on the board. In addition, 22 mothers in Chad graduated from a training program to learn how to properly feed their babies. The nonprofit is also working to build an orphanage in Tanzania, a school in Ukraine, and a training center in Indonesia.
The article summarizes the hiring of Paula Palmieri as the new Drug Free Community program coordinator for Durham-Middlefield Youth and Family Services. Palmieri previously worked in a similar role for eight years in Old Saybrook. She sees this as an opportunity to continue her advocacy for children and prevent drug use. The $125,000 per year grant will fund Palmieri's position and programs over the next five years. Palmieri stresses the importance of community involvement to make the initiative a success.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC | FY19 Annual Report RickyEstrada
This annual report from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County provides an overview of the organization's activities and impact in fiscal year 2019. Some key details include:
- Habitat built 18 new homes and repaired 27 existing homes in Orange County.
- A total of 732 families have been served by Habitat since 1984.
- Over 2,000 volunteers contributed 10,621 hours to construction projects.
- The ReStore diverted over 1,200 tons of materials from landfills and generated $700,000 in revenue.
This document is an advertisement for Estetika, a medi-spa in Wisconsin that offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures like CoolSculpting to reduce fat. The ad promotes Estetika's experience and fast results with no downtime. It mentions special offers and an upcoming beach party event to win a free CoolSculpting treatment. Estetika is described as Wisconsin's #1 provider of CoolSculpting and Thermage procedures.
LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week in Canada, April 16, 2012LiveWorkPlay
A wonderful evening honouring LiveWorkPlay volunteers with help from The Right Honourable David Johnston, His Excellency The Governor General of Canada.
The document summarizes the accomplishments of the Meadowbrook Collaborative in 2009 and provides an update on future plans. It discusses the passing of a longtime advocate, Bonnie Williams, and the Collaborative being designated as a Promise Place, ensuring local youth receive support. It highlights the success of the community garden project in bringing people together and cultural sharing. It asks readers for continued financial support of $100,000 for the upcoming fiscal year to reinvest in local families and children.
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.
Susi Taylor of New England Federal Credit Union has provided financial literacy expertise and support to the Lund Family Center's residential and community programs. She offers credit report access and assistance to women in repairing and rebuilding their credit histories. Additionally, Susi co-facilitates money management and budgeting classes. She develops relationships with the women and provides respectful, non-judgmental support. Susi plays an integral role in the education that Lund strives to provide to women in their programs.
The document summarizes recent activities of Restore A Child, a nonprofit that supports orphaned and vulnerable children worldwide. A new chairman was elected to the board of directors, while the previous chairman will remain on the board. In addition, 22 mothers in Chad graduated from a training program to learn how to properly feed their babies. The nonprofit is also working to build an orphanage in Tanzania, a school in Ukraine, and a training center in Indonesia.
The article summarizes the hiring of Paula Palmieri as the new Drug Free Community program coordinator for Durham-Middlefield Youth and Family Services. Palmieri previously worked in a similar role for eight years in Old Saybrook. She sees this as an opportunity to continue her advocacy for children and prevent drug use. The $125,000 per year grant will fund Palmieri's position and programs over the next five years. Palmieri stresses the importance of community involvement to make the initiative a success.
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, NC | FY19 Annual Report RickyEstrada
This annual report from Habitat for Humanity of Orange County provides an overview of the organization's activities and impact in fiscal year 2019. Some key details include:
- Habitat built 18 new homes and repaired 27 existing homes in Orange County.
- A total of 732 families have been served by Habitat since 1984.
- Over 2,000 volunteers contributed 10,621 hours to construction projects.
- The ReStore diverted over 1,200 tons of materials from landfills and generated $700,000 in revenue.
This document is an advertisement for Estetika, a medi-spa in Wisconsin that offers non-surgical cosmetic procedures like CoolSculpting to reduce fat. The ad promotes Estetika's experience and fast results with no downtime. It mentions special offers and an upcoming beach party event to win a free CoolSculpting treatment. Estetika is described as Wisconsin's #1 provider of CoolSculpting and Thermage procedures.
LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week in Canada, April 16, 2012LiveWorkPlay
A wonderful evening honouring LiveWorkPlay volunteers with help from The Right Honourable David Johnston, His Excellency The Governor General of Canada.
The document summarizes the accomplishments of the Meadowbrook Collaborative in 2009 and provides an update on future plans. It discusses the passing of a longtime advocate, Bonnie Williams, and the Collaborative being designated as a Promise Place, ensuring local youth receive support. It highlights the success of the community garden project in bringing people together and cultural sharing. It asks readers for continued financial support of $100,000 for the upcoming fiscal year to reinvest in local families and children.
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.
The document discusses the expansion of Best Buddies, a nonprofit that promotes social inclusion, into a new middle school called Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School. With the help of advisors Ms. Redelsperger and Ms. Hooks, Best Buddies created an official chapter at the school and held their first meeting. Looking ahead, the advisors are excited to see what the future brings for Mannion Best Buddies and their goal of inclusion.
Guadalupe Family Services is a non-profit organization that has served Camden, New Jersey for 20 years. In 2015, they provided services to over 1,000 people through counseling, education, and community outreach programs. Their programs include family counseling, youth development, gang intervention, summer camps, and support for victims of violence. They rely on grants, donations, and volunteers to support their services.
This document provides updates on activities at Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) and their Project Education India sponsorship program. It summarizes that students have returned to boarding homes in India for the new school year, LPGM has welcomed new staff, and field coordinators are collecting updated student information and profiles. It also highlights the story of a former student who found employment through the skills learned in his education program supported by LPGM.
The document provides information about the United Campus Ministry (UCM) located at Waysmeet Center in Durham, NH. It summarizes the mission and activities of UCM, which is committed to spiritual growth and development through hospitality, justice, service and ecumenical outreach. It describes weekly programs such as drum circles and community dinners. It also discusses UCM's involvement around UNH and upcoming fundraising events to help cover costs from anthrax remediation at the Center.
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]
The Taylors moved to Frisco in 2003 after participating in the Clothe a Child program in their previous community. They were inspired to expand the program to help families in need in Frisco. With the help of local churches, they established the Clothe a Child program in Frisco which provides vouchers for new school clothes to children from low-income families. The program has grown significantly over the years and now serves over 1700 children across Frisco and Little Elm. The Taylors work tirelessly leading the program and bringing the community together to support it, though need continues to increase as the economic hardship grows.
2019 home building projects for dominican starfish foundationLouise ZoBell
We are looking for sponsors for these families in the Dominican Republic so that they can have a new home. When these are finished, Dominican Starfish Foundation will have built and renovated 85 homes since April 2014
The document summarizes the work of Kingdom Partners over the past 15 years in 22 countries. It highlights how Kingdom Partners has impacted hundreds of thousands of people through initiatives like child sponsorship, clean water projects, malnutrition treatment, church planting, helping refugees, and sustainable development programs. It provides examples of specific projects in countries like India, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Syria, and Uganda that have transformed lives and communities.
The document discusses a youth leadership program run by an organization called DCI that aims to educate children and young adults about global issues and encourage them to become engaged global citizens. The program involves youth sponsoring children in Bangladesh, volunteering with DCI activities, and fundraising to support impoverished children. The program provides benefits to participating American children such as learning about other cultures, building self-esteem and leadership skills. The document shares testimonials from parents about how the program has motivated their children to be more empathetic and help those in need.
The document discusses the Brandywine Health Foundation's work to improve health and opportunities in the Coatesville, Pennsylvania community. It outlines the Foundation's role in funding local nonprofits, advocating for issues in Coatesville, and supporting programs around health, education, and youth development. Some key issues it focuses on include racial disparities in birth outcomes and challenges facing the local school district. The Foundation hopes to bring community members together to address problems and promote the community's strengths, such as its history during its centennial year.
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
The document discusses various topics related to family, including:
1) The definition of family as a social unit composed of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together and share kitchen facilities.
2) Maslow's hierarchy of needs which places self-actualization as the highest level of human motivation involving realizing one's potential.
3) The objectives of family life education which aims to enrich individual and family life through developing knowledge of family roles and responsibilities.
Lakeside Plastics employees have raised almost $20,000 over 15 years for the Windsor Downtown Mission through various fundraising events. The employees participate in monthly dress down days and hold bake sales, food sales, and raffles. In 2010, they donated their largest gift of $8,000. One beneficiary of the Mission's services is Sam, a 62-year-old man who immigrated to Canada 22 years ago and is now relying on the Mission during financial difficulties.
This summary provides an overview of the document in 3 sentences:
Genevieve Jackson, now 102 years old, has lived in Fitchburg her whole life and started driving at age 11, continuing until she was 95. She now receives help from home care agencies and enjoys reading the newspaper and watching golf. The document also profiles two social workers at the Fitchburg Senior Center, Amy Jordan and Sarah Folkers, who help older residents and their families with various social services at no cost.
The annual report summarizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's activities and accomplishments in 2014. Key points include:
- They served 1,513 children through 867 community-based matches and 646 site-based matches.
- The average match length increased significantly over the past 5 years to 35.2 months for community matches and 19.4 months for site matches.
- 40 youth graduated high school and 75% will attend a 2-or 4-year university.
- Revenue has grown 274% since 2012, allowing them to serve more children.
- Success stories are highlighted about long-term matches that have made a positive impact.
Bethesda House implements new services for mentally disabled individuals in Schenectady County. The newsletter discusses how Bethesda House has expanded services with a new clinical social worker to provide wraparound services for those with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and chronic health conditions. This will help clients better navigate the healthcare system and support themselves. The social worker, Kevin McCormick, will work with case managers to rapidly house the homeless and prevent evictions. Bethesda House aims to break the cycle of homelessness for those with mental illnesses through supportive housing and services.
The REAL DEAL PRESS July 2015 Vol 2 # 4Lisa Hammond
The Bedford City School District selected Andrea Celico as its new superintendent amid tensions on the school board. During the heated meeting where Celico was hired, the three white school board members voted to remove the African American board president from her traditional role in contract negotiations. Several parents at the meeting shouted that one of the white board members was a "racist" who should be recalled. Celico has experience as an assistant superintendent and teacher and pledged to provide an excellent learning environment for all students.
This document summarizes a 2-year research project on financial inclusion and debt in Teesside, UK. The project included household interviews and a mentoring scheme. Key findings include that credit is used to smooth incomes for basic needs and social events. Debt levels are normalized in communities and credit is seen as the only option. Households juggle multiple debts and feel a lack of control over finances. Getting credit enables participation in consumer society and purchasing social inclusion. Alternatives discussed include credit unions and potential caps on credit costs.
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.
Annual Report for Runaway and Homeless Youth Organization The National Runawa...National Runaway Safeline
Annual report containing statistics and financial information on activities performed by runaway and homeless youth crisis call center the National Runaway Safeline.
The document discusses the expansion of Best Buddies, a nonprofit that promotes social inclusion, into a new middle school called Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School. With the help of advisors Ms. Redelsperger and Ms. Hooks, Best Buddies created an official chapter at the school and held their first meeting. Looking ahead, the advisors are excited to see what the future brings for Mannion Best Buddies and their goal of inclusion.
Guadalupe Family Services is a non-profit organization that has served Camden, New Jersey for 20 years. In 2015, they provided services to over 1,000 people through counseling, education, and community outreach programs. Their programs include family counseling, youth development, gang intervention, summer camps, and support for victims of violence. They rely on grants, donations, and volunteers to support their services.
This document provides updates on activities at Lutheran Partners in Global Ministry (LPGM) and their Project Education India sponsorship program. It summarizes that students have returned to boarding homes in India for the new school year, LPGM has welcomed new staff, and field coordinators are collecting updated student information and profiles. It also highlights the story of a former student who found employment through the skills learned in his education program supported by LPGM.
The document provides information about the United Campus Ministry (UCM) located at Waysmeet Center in Durham, NH. It summarizes the mission and activities of UCM, which is committed to spiritual growth and development through hospitality, justice, service and ecumenical outreach. It describes weekly programs such as drum circles and community dinners. It also discusses UCM's involvement around UNH and upcoming fundraising events to help cover costs from anthrax remediation at the Center.
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]
The Taylors moved to Frisco in 2003 after participating in the Clothe a Child program in their previous community. They were inspired to expand the program to help families in need in Frisco. With the help of local churches, they established the Clothe a Child program in Frisco which provides vouchers for new school clothes to children from low-income families. The program has grown significantly over the years and now serves over 1700 children across Frisco and Little Elm. The Taylors work tirelessly leading the program and bringing the community together to support it, though need continues to increase as the economic hardship grows.
2019 home building projects for dominican starfish foundationLouise ZoBell
We are looking for sponsors for these families in the Dominican Republic so that they can have a new home. When these are finished, Dominican Starfish Foundation will have built and renovated 85 homes since April 2014
The document summarizes the work of Kingdom Partners over the past 15 years in 22 countries. It highlights how Kingdom Partners has impacted hundreds of thousands of people through initiatives like child sponsorship, clean water projects, malnutrition treatment, church planting, helping refugees, and sustainable development programs. It provides examples of specific projects in countries like India, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Syria, and Uganda that have transformed lives and communities.
The document discusses a youth leadership program run by an organization called DCI that aims to educate children and young adults about global issues and encourage them to become engaged global citizens. The program involves youth sponsoring children in Bangladesh, volunteering with DCI activities, and fundraising to support impoverished children. The program provides benefits to participating American children such as learning about other cultures, building self-esteem and leadership skills. The document shares testimonials from parents about how the program has motivated their children to be more empathetic and help those in need.
The document discusses the Brandywine Health Foundation's work to improve health and opportunities in the Coatesville, Pennsylvania community. It outlines the Foundation's role in funding local nonprofits, advocating for issues in Coatesville, and supporting programs around health, education, and youth development. Some key issues it focuses on include racial disparities in birth outcomes and challenges facing the local school district. The Foundation hopes to bring community members together to address problems and promote the community's strengths, such as its history during its centennial year.
Life Navigators is a nonprofit that supports individuals with disabilities. In 2013, they focused on offering more community outings and social events. Through these, consumers developed skills and friendships. One consumer, Roger, went from being shy to more confident and social. The organization is thankful for its donors and volunteers who make its work possible. Financially, it had over $1.4 million in expenses supporting over 4,700 individuals. It offers various programs to help individuals live active lives in the community.
The document discusses various topics related to family, including:
1) The definition of family as a social unit composed of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together and share kitchen facilities.
2) Maslow's hierarchy of needs which places self-actualization as the highest level of human motivation involving realizing one's potential.
3) The objectives of family life education which aims to enrich individual and family life through developing knowledge of family roles and responsibilities.
Lakeside Plastics employees have raised almost $20,000 over 15 years for the Windsor Downtown Mission through various fundraising events. The employees participate in monthly dress down days and hold bake sales, food sales, and raffles. In 2010, they donated their largest gift of $8,000. One beneficiary of the Mission's services is Sam, a 62-year-old man who immigrated to Canada 22 years ago and is now relying on the Mission during financial difficulties.
This summary provides an overview of the document in 3 sentences:
Genevieve Jackson, now 102 years old, has lived in Fitchburg her whole life and started driving at age 11, continuing until she was 95. She now receives help from home care agencies and enjoys reading the newspaper and watching golf. The document also profiles two social workers at the Fitchburg Senior Center, Amy Jordan and Sarah Folkers, who help older residents and their families with various social services at no cost.
The annual report summarizes Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee's activities and accomplishments in 2014. Key points include:
- They served 1,513 children through 867 community-based matches and 646 site-based matches.
- The average match length increased significantly over the past 5 years to 35.2 months for community matches and 19.4 months for site matches.
- 40 youth graduated high school and 75% will attend a 2-or 4-year university.
- Revenue has grown 274% since 2012, allowing them to serve more children.
- Success stories are highlighted about long-term matches that have made a positive impact.
Bethesda House implements new services for mentally disabled individuals in Schenectady County. The newsletter discusses how Bethesda House has expanded services with a new clinical social worker to provide wraparound services for those with mental illness, substance abuse issues, and chronic health conditions. This will help clients better navigate the healthcare system and support themselves. The social worker, Kevin McCormick, will work with case managers to rapidly house the homeless and prevent evictions. Bethesda House aims to break the cycle of homelessness for those with mental illnesses through supportive housing and services.
The REAL DEAL PRESS July 2015 Vol 2 # 4Lisa Hammond
The Bedford City School District selected Andrea Celico as its new superintendent amid tensions on the school board. During the heated meeting where Celico was hired, the three white school board members voted to remove the African American board president from her traditional role in contract negotiations. Several parents at the meeting shouted that one of the white board members was a "racist" who should be recalled. Celico has experience as an assistant superintendent and teacher and pledged to provide an excellent learning environment for all students.
This document summarizes a 2-year research project on financial inclusion and debt in Teesside, UK. The project included household interviews and a mentoring scheme. Key findings include that credit is used to smooth incomes for basic needs and social events. Debt levels are normalized in communities and credit is seen as the only option. Households juggle multiple debts and feel a lack of control over finances. Getting credit enables participation in consumer society and purchasing social inclusion. Alternatives discussed include credit unions and potential caps on credit costs.
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.
Annual Report for Runaway and Homeless Youth Organization The National Runawa...National Runaway Safeline
Annual report containing statistics and financial information on activities performed by runaway and homeless youth crisis call center the National Runaway Safeline.
The document is an annual report from Jubilee Park & Community Center, highlighting their accomplishments in 2017 and sharing stories of community members who have benefited from their programs. It discusses how Jubilee launched their first mental health program, won awards for their work, and celebrated their 20th anniversary with nearly 800 attendees. It also profiles several community members, like Natiki who was able to buy her first home in the neighborhood thanks to Jubilee's work, and teachers like Karla who now works at the local elementary school that Jubilee supports. The report emphasizes Jubilee's impact in strengthening the community through education, housing, and other programs over the past 20 years.
This annual report from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Cincinnati highlights several families and individuals who received assistance in 2012. It describes how volunteers visited over 7,500 homes to help those in need with food, rent assistance, medical care, job training and other services. Thanks to donor support, over 120,000 people received help and hope was replaced with fear and discouragement for many neighbors in need. The report shares the stories of families like Christopher and his granddaughter who were able to stay in their home thanks to rent help, Amber who is working to get her GED with support from their education programs, David who receives life-saving medication from their charitable pharmacy, and Leslie who gets food from their pantry for
This document summarizes the work of Easter Seals TriState in building a more diverse and inclusive workforce. It discusses three stories of individuals who have overcome challenges through Easter Seals' programs: Eddie Pope, who found employment after graduating from their packaging facility; Mushay Davis, who credits their youth program for helping her succeed in school and graduate college; and Timothy Brown, a veteran whose life was saved after a suicide attempt through their veteran support services. It provides statistics on their impact in 2015 and an overview of their social enterprises that provide job training and funding to support their mission.
This document provides an annual report for Big Brothers Big Sisters. It summarizes the organization's achievements in the past year, including receiving its fourth consecutive quality award from the national organization. It highlights that the agency served 668 children and volunteers donated over 26,000 hours of their time. It also provides financial information, showing total revenue of over $1 million and net income of $19,000. The report celebrates the organization's 40th anniversary and impact in helping children facing adversity.
The newsletter provides updates on Neighborhood House programs including spotlighting the growing Toddler Preschool program that uses a research-based curriculum to encourage social and academic development for young children. It also highlights the contributions of volunteers and donors who support Neighborhood House initiatives and help clients like Simon and his family who were profiled in the local newspaper and received financial assistance from generous readers. The document promotes upcoming events and recognizes partner organizations that support Neighborhood House through their employee giving campaigns.
Dominican Starfish Foundation overview 2023.pdfLouise ZoBell
This is a brief overview of the activities of Dominican Starfish Foundation working to help those suffering in poverty in the Dominican Republic. We work in 5 areas, Shelter, Food and Clothing, Health and Wellness, Education and Employment.
The Partnership for a Healthy Community was created in 1999 by community leaders in Brecksville and Broadview Heights to promote conversations about qualities essential for a healthy community. The Partnership discusses a different "Word of the Month" at events and hopes to get community members discussing these important concepts. Examples of words include respect, bravery, wisdom and compassion. The Partnership brings together educators, clergy, and city officials to have meaningful discussions and keep the community aware of important issues through regular conversations.
Kids Help Phone_Impact Report_2012_ENGJulia Morgan
Kids Help Phone provides free professional counseling to children and youth in Canada through phone and online services. They listen to young people discuss a wide range of issues they face including mental health struggles, bullying, family and relationship problems, physical health concerns, and anxiety about the future. Kids Help Phone plays an important role in supporting youth mental health as over half of university students report feeling hopeless and 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental disorders each year, representing a significant economic and social cost.
This document discusses the positive impact of the Big Brothers Big Sisters program on Andrew, an 8-year-old boy, and his single mother Lisa. Carlos has been Andrew's Big Brother for over a year, providing emotional support and being a role model. Their outings and "heart-to-heart talks" have helped Andrew with issues stemming from his absent father. Lisa says Carlos really cares about her son and has been "a gold mine." The document encourages volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to make a lifelong difference in a child's life.
This annual report from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee summarizes their activities and achievements in 2015. Key points include:
- They served 1,510 children through 800 community-based matches with an average length of 38.7 months, among the best in the nation, and 710 school-based matches with an average of 19.9 months.
- The organization saw growth in revenue, number of new matches, and positive client outcomes. Their dedicated volunteers and staff enable them to continue expanding their impact.
- The report highlights success stories from matches and recognizes a Big Sister and Big Brother of the Year for their long-term commitments to helping children through mentoring.
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.
The document discusses homelessness and poverty in Denton, Texas. It notes that a recent point-in-time count found 318 homeless people in Denton, an increase from the previous year. Government officials and non-profits in Denton are working together through initiatives like the Denton County Homeless Coalition to provide services to those in need. This includes organizations like Our Daily Bread soup kitchen, which provides meals and other assistance. The document also profiles two homeless men who utilize services at Our Daily Bread and discusses challenges faced by the homeless population, such as difficulties finding employment.
This document contains multiple stories and information about Up2Us, an organization that provides support to young people. It includes:
1) A story about a young woman who Up2Us supported for 11 years through mental health crises and placements until she achieved academically and went to university to become a nurse.
2) A quote from someone saying Up2Us saved their life by fighting for their rights, caring about their long term future, and continuing to support them even when they were difficult.
3) Information about becoming a board member for Up2Us and securing matching funds for an initiative to further support the charity's sustainability.
I interviewed an individual in the elderly stage of life. She evaluated and reflected on the life she has lived. Additionally, she provided guidance and advice for the future generations that I plan to communicate in my therapy practices.
Housing Families Inc. provides shelter, housing, and support services to homeless families with children in the Greater Boston area. The newsletter discusses the organization's programs that provide tutoring, therapy, and skills workshops to help families gain stability and independence. These programs are made possible through donations and support from the community, including local businesses and volunteers. The newsletter highlights specific success stories and expresses gratitude to donors who help transform the lives of homeless children and families.
Dando Amor is a nonprofit charity that aids orphans in Ecuador, Haiti, and Burkina Faso, Africa. It operates a boys' home in Ecuador for boys aged 12-18 who would otherwise be homeless. Dando Amor aims to raise the boys out of poverty through education and skills training, with the goals of reuniting them with family, finding adoptive families, or enabling them to live independently. The organization seeks donations and volunteer efforts like a yearly shoe drive to support its work of providing for the boys' basic needs and preparing them for successful lives.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Western North Carolina and the Boys & Girls Club of Henderson County work to help economically disadvantaged children succeed in school through mentoring programs. These organizations provide students one-on-one support to build confidence and strong relationships with adult mentors. Their goal is to help break the cycle of poverty through emphasizing the importance of education. The United Way of Henderson County supports these programs as part of their focus on improving outcomes for at-risk youth.
This document summarizes an issue of a magazine called UpLyfted. It introduces the founder and staff of the magazine. It also previews some of the articles in the first issue, including one about Pope Francis' acceptance of LGBT people and same-sex unions, one about being an overseas Filipino worker, and one about beauty products for dates. The document promotes a message of acceptance, diversity and inspiration.
Contributi dei parlamentari del PD - Contributi L. 3/2019Partito democratico
DI SEGUITO SONO PUBBLICATI, AI SENSI DELL'ART. 11 DELLA LEGGE N. 3/2019, GLI IMPORTI RICEVUTI DALL'ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA SUDDETTA NORMA (31/01/2019) E FINO AL MESE SOLARE ANTECEDENTE QUELLO DELLA PUBBLICAZIONE SUL PRESENTE SITO
Combined Illegal, Unregulated and Unreported (IUU) Vessel List.Christina Parmionova
The best available, up-to-date information on all fishing and related vessels that appear on the illegal, unregulated, and unreported (IUU) fishing vessel lists published by Regional Fisheries Management Organisations (RFMOs) and related organisations. The aim of the site is to improve the effectiveness of the original IUU lists as a tool for a wide variety of stakeholders to better understand and combat illegal fishing and broader fisheries crime.
To date, the following regional organisations maintain or share lists of vessels that have been found to carry out or support IUU fishing within their own or adjacent convention areas and/or species of competence:
Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR)
Commission for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (CCSBT)
General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM)
Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC)
International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT)
Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC)
Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO)
North East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC)
North Pacific Fisheries Commission (NPFC)
South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO)
South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO)
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC)
The Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List merges all these sources into one list that provides a single reference point to identify whether a vessel is currently IUU listed. Vessels that have been IUU listed in the past and subsequently delisted (for example because of a change in ownership, or because the vessel is no longer in service) are also retained on the site, so that the site contains a full historic record of IUU listed fishing vessels.
Unlike the IUU lists published on individual RFMO websites, which may update vessel details infrequently or not at all, the Combined IUU Fishing Vessel List is kept up to date with the best available information regarding changes to vessel identity, flag state, ownership, location, and operations.
The Antyodaya Saral Haryana Portal is a pioneering initiative by the Government of Haryana aimed at providing citizens with seamless access to a wide range of government services
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David Sidoo: paying it forward
1. issue no. 18
winter 2017
David Sidoo: paying it forward
David Sidoo with wife Manjy at home. Photo courtesy of Darryl Humphrey.
A smile rarely leaves the face
of David Sidoo, a charming,
affable star football player turned
successful business man, and
philanthropist. You could easily be
fooled into thinking he was born
with a silver spoon in his mouth.
However, his is a rags to riches story,
which could only have been possible
with the support of strong mentors in
his life.
His parents had the biggest influence,
particularly his father who worked the
graveyard shift at the local sawmill.
He had an incredible work ethic, never
missing a day of work in 20 years,
but still finding time to help those in
need. Later on, his father-in-law Malkit
Parhar, a pillar in the South Asian
community during the 70’s, 80’s and
90’s, was also a powerful role-model.
David grew up in what was considered
a tough neighbourhood in New
Westminster.
“We had a big family and mom didn’t
work, so the finances fell on dad’s
shoulders, but my parents would
always try and help neighbours who
were struggling.”
“Seeing that early on in my life – my
parents and in-laws – not having much
and giving what they could – instilled
in me, that if I did well, I would help
however I could.”
Later, his UBC football head coach
Frank Smith and assistant coach Bob
Laycoe provided a lesson in grace
and compassion when David was in
his third year at university. He was
working two part-time jobs, and at
risk of having to drop out of university,
when his father died of a heart attack.
They put their arms around him and
reassuringly said, “You’re going to
play professional football and make
something of your life. You’ve got
to stay in school and we’re going to
support you however we can.”
They helped David secure scholarships
and get a better paying job. He thrived
at school and at football, where he was
the captain of UBC’s first ever football
national championship team. In 1982,
David left UBC with a BA in physical
education and a minor in business.
He was the first Indo-Canadian to
be drafted into the CFL, playing five
seasons with the Saskatchewan
Roughriders and a short stint with the
BC Lions. David parlayed that early
notoriety into a successful career as
an entrepreneur, which is now allowing
him to give back in a full-circle moment
kind of way.
“I’ll never forget how I felt when my
coaches did that for me. I would do
anything for those two men,” says
David.
And, true to his word, David has used
his wealth to support causes close
to his heart, including youth sports,
breakfast programs for grade school
children, and the homeless.
in this issue...
> Season’s greetings from
Streetohome President & CEO
> Importance of youth recovery homes
> Streetohome launches new website
cont’d on page 3
2. issue no. 18 winter 2017
Youth housing provides innovative alternative
At just 20 years of age – it’s heart-
breaking how easily John lists the
milestones in his life: 5 when he
was diagnosed with Type I dia-
betes; 15 when his mother died
from cancer; 17 when he began to
self-harm with razor blades and lit
cigarettes; 18 when he was kicked
out of the house by his step-father,
and two years since he’s seen his
eight-year old sister.
He admits that a lot of his challenges
after leaving home were caused by
the inexperience and impulsiveness
of youth and even though he
was working, and able to share
accommodation, he kept getting
evicted due to noise complaints for
partying into the night.
At his last stay at a temporary youth
shelter at Covenant House, he found
a more permanent home at a house
operated by Pacific Community
Resources Society (PCRS) in July
2017. Up to six youth between the
ages of 18 and 24, who are new to
independent living, learn how to live
cooperatively, including sharing and
caretaking common spaces like the
kitchen and bathroom. A caretaker
lives with the youth, and a housing
support worker, who is based out of
the PCRS Broadway Youth Resource
Centre on Fraser Street, help
youth develop life skills, set
goals, and transition into
adulthood.
This type of housing fills
an important gap in the
continuum of housing for
youth, who are not ready to
live on their own, but don’t
necessarily require constant
supervision.
While John is glad not to have
the constant worry of where
he’s going to sleep or eat,
he says he’s always waiting
for the other shoe to drop.
When he initially left home, he
spent time couch-surfing and,
when the generosity of friends
faded, he became homeless, sleeping
underneath stairs of apartment
buildings.
“I can’t sit down and relax. I’m always
thinking about the bad things that
could happen, even when something
good happens. My guard is always
up.” To keep the anxiety at bay, he
fidgets constantly with a hacky-sack
(a two-inch ball filled with plastic
beads), during the interview.
At 17, he found relief by cutting
and burning himself with cigarettes.
The hundreds of razor marks and
dime-sized burn marks from his
wrists to shoulders are the outward
manifestation of his pain.
For now, John is no longer self-
harming, and is making plans for the
future with his PCRS housing support
worker, which includes completing his
grade 12 and pursuing his life-long
love of music, including taking singing,
piano and guitar lessons. “Music can
make you feel better, even if life isn’t
going well. As an artist you can change
someone’s emotions so easily through
words or a melody.”
“I remember being on the Skytrain
with my mom and we were singing
Christmas songs, and it made people
smile, and there was one little girl that
was so happy. It really was all about
the spirit of Christmas and people
coming together.”
It’s one of the better memories in
John’s young life.
John’s got the support he needs at PCRS’
youth recovery home - a home in East
Vancouver - where he lives with other youth.
cont’d on page 3
Photo: Zachary Batalden and Devika
Ramkhelawan outside Pacific Community
Resources Society’s Broadway Youth
Resource Centre.
As adults, we all know the difficulties
of growing into the better part of
ourselves. It’s even more difficult
when you have family trauma, drug
addiction, and mental illness to
contend with.
Streetohome is a proud supporter of
Pacific Community Resources Society.
Streetohome is raising $140,000 for
Annex 2, a residential home, and
$100,000 for two recovery homes, for
youth with addiction and mental health
challenges. One will serve 16 to 18
year olds, while the other will be home
to young adults between 19 and 24.
Typically called foyer housing –
residential homes for youth create a
comforting, home-like environment,
with a live-in caretaker, while offering
much-needed life-skills to transition
to adulthood and facilitating access to
community resources.
“Many of the youth have come from
the foster care system, where they’re
used to living in a home with adult
Streetohome and PCRS partner to provide
youth housing and recovery homes
3. issue no. 18 winter 2017
Youth homes (cont’d from page 2)
David Sidoo (cont’d from cover)
He became involved with Streetohome after he found out
about the organization from his fellow business colleagues,
John Mackay and Frank Giustra, founding members of the
board. “When they are involved with something, I know
they’re going to make things happen.”
“When others ask me why the private sector should invest
in these types of initiatives, I say it’s because sometimes
donors can get issues resolved faster than government.”
Closing out his fifth decade, David still has a boyish charm,
and none of the weariness of life. He’s curious, passionate,
and engaged when he speaks about how he wants to
contribute to his community.
“I love being hands-on,” says David, “I’m fortunate to be
able to write a cheque, but I want to know about the issues
and the people I’m helping and supporting, and I want to
get my hands dirty.”
Along with his wife Manjy, and sons Jordan and Dylan, he’s
served breakfast to at-risk youth and school children in the
DTES, handed out blankets to the homeless in the dead of
winter, and spoken to countless homeless individuals.
“Homelessness is about people who are struggling, or who
have a substance abuse, or mental health issue. It’s not
about people who aren’t willing to work hard and take help.
They just need to be given an opportunity. They need to be
valued.”
David is paying it forward, just like he said he would.
Season’s greetings from Streetohome
This year, the homeless count numbers came out
later than usual, and while they indicate we still have
a formidable task ahead of us, we can take pride that
if not for our partnerships, donors, and community
alliances, greater numbers of individuals would be on
the streets. Since 2008, Streetohome has raised more
than $30 million to leverage building more than 1335
homes in Vancouver.
Rob Turnbull, President and CEO; John McLernon, Board Chair;
and Lloyd Craig, Board Vice-Chair.
supervision. All of a sudden, they’re 19 or 20 and living on
their own, and they’re miserable because they feel isolated,
and often they don’t know how to pay the bills, or cook, or
how to plan for their future,” says Zach Batalden, Manager
of Vancouver Housing, PCRS.
“Without a strong support system – including family,
good friends, and community ties – and feeling a sense
of belonging and accomplishment – youths risk factors
that influence mental health and addiction can increase,”
says Devika Ramkhelawan, Manager, Vancouver Addiction
Services, PCRS.
“Young people have a better chance of recovery if they have
somewhere to go pre-and-post treatment. The two youth
recovery homes will accept youth who are waiting to get
into a treatment program, or who have exited a program
and need somewhere to stay.”
No level of detail is too small for Devika and Zach, with each
home beautifully renovated and furnished, and the kitchen
fully stocked. “We’re not going to put youth somewhere
where we wouldn’t put our own kids. We want youth to feel
valued, safe, and comfortable.
We have raised $630,000 for six new projects, and are
fundraising for the remaining $1.25 million to meet our goal.
You can read about each innovative intitiative in this issue.
We also spent 2017 exploring the root causes of
homelessness and where Streetohome might add value in
addressing two areas identified by our expert committees
as having significant impact on homelessness: addiction
recovery and employment. We are in the midst of piloting
an employment program that will match employers with
qualified employees and sustainable work opportunities.
Connor, Clark and Lunn are the lead donor for this initiative.
We continue to explore opportunities for addiction recovery,
and are proud supporters of The Hub, a mental health
and addictions clinical treatment and transitional centre,
operated at St. Paul’s Hospital.
We look forward to reporting on new initiatives in 2018.
In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this issue, which
represents the heart of what we do at Streetohome:
leveraging private funding from passionate donors in the
community, like David Sidoo, with public sector support,
to give innovative projects, like PCRS’ Youth Recovery
Homes, the funding they need to address a gap and fill a
need.
Our success is the result of the support we receive from our
partners - BC Housing, the City of Vancouver, Vancouver
Coastal Health - and our donors and the community. So to
all of you, we wish you a safe and happy holiday.
Rob Turnbull
President and CEO, Streetohome Foundation
4. issue no. 18 winter 2017
about
streetohome
New website launched
www.streetohome.org
We’ve just launched
Streetohome’s new website and
we hope you’ll check it out.
The original site, launched in
February 2009, was no longer
being supported with software
updates, and had reached the
end of its life. The redesign gave
us the opportunity to update the
Streetohome story for our visitors.
You may know Streetohome for
its work in leveraging supportive
housing or providing loan capital
for the Vancouver Rent Bank,
however, this year, we expanded
our focus to address the second
goal in our original 10-year plan:
prevention. We are considering
the root causes of homelessness
including unemployment and
addiction. The ultimate goal is to
prevent individuals from becoming
homeless in the first place.
You can read about all our new
initiatives on the website.
Streetohome funded projects
Co:Here Housing
• Innovative mentorship project with
18 units of housing for adults as
well as 8 units for co-residents who
will provide daily support.
• Our funding commitment: $520,000
• Help us fundraise: $260,000
420 Hawks
• An intergenerational supportive
housing project with 21 units for
women and children who have been
marginalized by violence, abuse, and
homelessness.
• Our funding commitment: $420,000
• Help us fundraise: $420,000
St. Paul’s The Hub
• Hub provides quick access
to treatment for those with mental
health and addiction issues.
• Our funding commitment:
$500,000
• Help us fundraise: $150,000
STEP
• Support 100 individuals who want
to move out of supportive housing
into more independent living,
freeing up this limited resource
for those with greater need.
• Our funding commitment: $200,000
• Help us fundraise: $200,000
Annex 2: Youth Housing
• A 6-bed residential home for youth
aging out of foster care. There is a
24-7 caretaker to provide guidance
and support.
• Our funding commitment: $140,000
• Help us fundraise: $120,000
Youth Recovery Homes
• Two, five-bed residential homes with
24-7 caretaker for youth struggling
with substance use issues and
mental health challenges.
• Our funding commitment: $100,000
• Help us fundraise: $100,000
Photos: Exterior and inside play area at YWCA Cause We Care House (April 2017)
In April of this year, YWCA’s Cause We Care House officially opened. The project,
will provide 21 homes for single mothers and their children. This innovative
project is located on the top floors of the Downtown Eastside/Strathcona Library
Branch. Streetohome’s commitment for Cause We Care House was $1,000,000,
donated in memory of Linda Mitchell.
In the New Year, we eagerly await the openings of two more buildings for
women and families: Pacific Spirit Terraces, providing 31 units of housing
above a working FireHall, and Olivia Skye, providing 198 units (with 52 of those
Streetohome-funded units). We gratefully acknowledge R. Howard Webster
Foundation and MariaMarina Foundation for their contribution to Pacific Spirit
Terraces, and Carraresi Foundation and MariaMarina Foundation for their
contribution to Olivia Skye.
Streetohome needs your support…
Streetohome has $1,250,000 left to raise for six new projects. Please help fund
our projects. Visit www.streetohome.org for more information or contact Tracey
Harvey at 604.629.2711, local 101.
Streetohome seeks out innovative
and promising practices from
around the world; brokers
collaboration with the provincial
government’s housing, health and
employment programs, the City of
Vancouver and non-profit service
providers; and leverages private
sector funding for projects that will
demonstrate sustainable solutions
to homelessness in Vancouver.
Be part of the solution.
Contact: 604.629.2711, x 101
e-mail: info@streetohome.org
www.streetohome.org
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