The Sunshine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to chronically ill children between ages 3-18. It focuses on children who are turned away from other wish-granting organizations because they do not have life-threatening conditions. Since 1976, it has granted over 36,000 dreams. A major dream request is a visit to the Dream Village in Florida, which provides accommodations and access to theme parks for families experiencing financial strain from a child's medical costs. The Dream Village has served over 20,000 children since opening in 1990.
2012 garys guild social member drive annimatedmgoverno
The Gary Center was founded in 1971 in memory of Gary Stafford to provide drug and alcohol counseling and has since expanded to 17 programs serving over 5,000 individuals annually. Gary's Guild is a membership group that supports the Gary Center through fundraising, volunteerism, and community outreach. In 2011, Guild volunteers provided over 700 hours of assistance. The Guild helps raise awareness and funds that support the Gary Center's programs that benefit the community.
The document is a letter asking businesses to donate a portion of their Black Friday/Cyber Monday profits to relief efforts for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. It notes that while many volunteered in the aftermath, the cleanup is still ongoing and costly. Businesses are asked to pledge 10% of profits to "Sandy Friday" and support local organizations providing relief services. Alternatives are offered if a business cannot pledge 10% of profits. The letter aims to have businesses collaborate through donations to help fellow New Yorkers impacted by the hurricane during the holidays.
The presentation discusses Godman Guild's mission to promote strong families and communities in Columbus, Ohio. The goal is to attract, retain, and recognize millennial donors. Research found that most millennials eat out regularly and many would round up their bill to donate to charity. The plan includes a thank you email campaign, a social media contest to share stories of how the charity was there for donors, targeted Facebook ads, and care packages for top entrants to recognize millennial heroes and increase donors and social media followers.
The document provides information about the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Inc. It summarizes that the organization is a large Christian homeless shelter and crisis intervention ministry that provides over 400 beds, over 300,000 meals annually, clothing, healthcare, education programs, and residential recovery programs. It has over 100 employees and 4,000 volunteers. The organization relies on donations, grants, fundraising events, and earned income from programs like a thrift store to support its $4.5 million annual operating budget. It emphasizes collaboration with other organizations and using numbers, stories, events, and media to communicate its work and engage donors and volunteers.
Prepare or update your Will to ensure your money is distributed as you intend and consider leaving a gift or percentage of your estate to charities you support through your Will. You can also name charities as beneficiaries of life insurance policies, RRSPs or RRIFs to make a lasting impact with a gift through your estate. Updating financial plans can help charities in Southeastern Ontario continue their important work long after you are gone.
Teresa Wessel spent 26 years working in various corporate roles at IBM before choosing to support homelessness through her work at Horizon House. She was impressed by a homeless services agency's ability to help individuals overcome barriers while at IBM in North Carolina. When she moved to Indianapolis, she got involved with Horizon House and later took a position as the Director of Development and Communications. Horizon House's Spring fundraising campaign was a success, surpassing its $4,000 goal and raising over $10,000 thanks to donor support and matching gifts.
The Sunshine Foundation is a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to chronically ill children between ages 3-18. It focuses on children who are turned away from other wish-granting organizations because they do not have life-threatening conditions. Since 1976, it has granted over 36,000 dreams. A major dream request is a visit to the Dream Village in Florida, which provides accommodations and access to theme parks for families experiencing financial strain from a child's medical costs. The Dream Village has served over 20,000 children since opening in 1990.
2012 garys guild social member drive annimatedmgoverno
The Gary Center was founded in 1971 in memory of Gary Stafford to provide drug and alcohol counseling and has since expanded to 17 programs serving over 5,000 individuals annually. Gary's Guild is a membership group that supports the Gary Center through fundraising, volunteerism, and community outreach. In 2011, Guild volunteers provided over 700 hours of assistance. The Guild helps raise awareness and funds that support the Gary Center's programs that benefit the community.
The document is a letter asking businesses to donate a portion of their Black Friday/Cyber Monday profits to relief efforts for areas affected by Hurricane Sandy. It notes that while many volunteered in the aftermath, the cleanup is still ongoing and costly. Businesses are asked to pledge 10% of profits to "Sandy Friday" and support local organizations providing relief services. Alternatives are offered if a business cannot pledge 10% of profits. The letter aims to have businesses collaborate through donations to help fellow New Yorkers impacted by the hurricane during the holidays.
The presentation discusses Godman Guild's mission to promote strong families and communities in Columbus, Ohio. The goal is to attract, retain, and recognize millennial donors. Research found that most millennials eat out regularly and many would round up their bill to donate to charity. The plan includes a thank you email campaign, a social media contest to share stories of how the charity was there for donors, targeted Facebook ads, and care packages for top entrants to recognize millennial heroes and increase donors and social media followers.
The document provides information about the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, Inc. It summarizes that the organization is a large Christian homeless shelter and crisis intervention ministry that provides over 400 beds, over 300,000 meals annually, clothing, healthcare, education programs, and residential recovery programs. It has over 100 employees and 4,000 volunteers. The organization relies on donations, grants, fundraising events, and earned income from programs like a thrift store to support its $4.5 million annual operating budget. It emphasizes collaboration with other organizations and using numbers, stories, events, and media to communicate its work and engage donors and volunteers.
Prepare or update your Will to ensure your money is distributed as you intend and consider leaving a gift or percentage of your estate to charities you support through your Will. You can also name charities as beneficiaries of life insurance policies, RRSPs or RRIFs to make a lasting impact with a gift through your estate. Updating financial plans can help charities in Southeastern Ontario continue their important work long after you are gone.
Teresa Wessel spent 26 years working in various corporate roles at IBM before choosing to support homelessness through her work at Horizon House. She was impressed by a homeless services agency's ability to help individuals overcome barriers while at IBM in North Carolina. When she moved to Indianapolis, she got involved with Horizon House and later took a position as the Director of Development and Communications. Horizon House's Spring fundraising campaign was a success, surpassing its $4,000 goal and raising over $10,000 thanks to donor support and matching gifts.
- The document summarizes health and economic disparities faced by communities served by Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, with average incomes being less than half of the city average and higher rates of health issues. It discusses the opportunity to address these disparities through improved access to care, making appointments more available and affordable, and partnering with community organizations. It then introduces a vision for the Ogden Commons development project across from the hospital, a joint venture with the city to bring housing, businesses, and activity to the long-neglected North Lawndale area through civic and private investment.
Highlands village residents association inaugural meeting presentation 25.10.10helen0
This document summarizes the inaugural meeting of the Highlands Village Residents Association. It outlines some of the positives of living in Highlands Village, such as good schools and transport, but also identifies issues like a lack of community amenities and activities for teenagers. Concerns are raised about rowdy behavior from teenagers, speeding cars, littering and graffiti. Attendees discussed how to create stronger community ties, provide more amenities for youth, and improve the local environment. Next steps include circulating details about getting involved in the residents association and its committee.
1) The Laugh at Cancer Organization aims to help families affected by cancer and restore hope through various support programs and initiatives.
2) It provides both online and offline support communities, and encourages people to become "Wings of Hope" by volunteering and participating in projects that provide support to cancer patients and their families.
3) The organization runs various fundraising projects to help cancer patients, including a greeting card project, bracelet sales, and a treatment organizer.
Tips for your end of the year donationsCarol Doane
The final minutes of the year are ticking by, but there is still time for an end of the year donation. Here's some useful considerations to make your gifts worthwhile.
The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its 23rd Annual Luncheon on October 10, 2013 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Dr. Jane Goodall will be the keynote speaker. Over 1,500 professionals, executives, political leaders, educators and community volunteers are expected to attend. Though not ticketed, YWCA is asking for a $150 minimum donation to support their programs and services in the community. YWCA Silicon Valley focuses on empowering women and families and helped over 18,000 individuals last year.
Over the past twelve months, new crowdfunding records have been set and broken in quick succession—most recently by Give Local America which raised over $53m. But the important question for fundraisers is not whether these crowdfunding events are effective (the numbers speak for themselves), but rather who these donors are, so that you can determine the best ways to steward them.
- #GivingTuesday is an annual global day of giving that occurs on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, aimed at kickstarting the holiday giving season and encouraging people to donate to charities.
- It began in 2012 and has grown significantly each year, now including over 30,000 organizational partners worldwide.
- The document discusses #GivingTuesday's growth in Canada, with donations increasing 75% in 2014 and 169% in 2013 from the previous years. It provides an overview of #GivingTuesday and its impact.
This document describes a community project idea to hold fun events like bingo nights to raise funds for local charities. Some key details:
- The events bring awareness to charities, raise needed funds, and bring the community together. Local businesses can also benefit from supporting the events.
- Successful events find a charity to support, recruit volunteers, secure a low-cost venue, and get donations from local stores for prizes. Food/drink sales can also raise funds.
- The author held a "not your average bingo" event for Utah Cyber Sluts that added humorous penalties for mistakes to engage people and raise more money.
- Over 5 years, the event grew from 30 to 300
The document discusses homelessness in Grand Forks, North Dakota and the work of Northlands Rescue Mission in providing shelter and support to the homeless population. Over 600 people needed shelter in a year with the main causes being divorce, domestic violence, addiction, lack of education and bankruptcy. Northlands Rescue Mission shelters 110 homeless individuals each night and provides meals and resources to help end homelessness. They work to meet the basic needs of the homeless with rescue, relief and restoring stability. The organization aims to prevent crime and save the community money compared to alternatives like incarceration. They request donations to sponsor individuals and help continue their important work.
Gilda's Club New York City is conducting a $1 million capital campaign to expand its cancer support services throughout New York City. They plan to open 20 satellite locations in community and faith-based organizations to make their free programs more accessible. This will allow them to serve the growing need and reach their goal of serving over 20,000 members annually by 2011. The expansion will also grow their bereavement programs for children and adults. They have identified board members and community leaders to spearhead the fundraising campaign.
The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter is hosting an evening event on January 19, 2017 at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing in Richmond, VA from 6-9 PM. The event will feature food, wine, auction, and entertainment to raise money to support the organization's mission of improving quality of life for those with ALS and finding a cure. Attendees can purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities on the organization's website or by contacting the event manager.
Nonprofits in Asheville are increasingly turning to quirky fundraising events like puppy deliveries and cupcake competitions to attract donors and raise money. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue raised $600 from its puppy-gram Valentine's Day fundraiser last year, which also helped find homes for some shelter animals. A cupcake baking competition in Asheville raised nearly $6,000 for cancer research. While unconventional events can attract attention, some nonprofits focus on signature fundraising to avoid distracting from their mission and to ensure staff can focus on services.
The New Mountain Climbers Giving Circle was established in 2005 in Montgomery County, Virginia as an outgrowth of The Community Group to promote African American civic participation. The Giving Circle provides grants to local nonprofit organizations focused on social change, youth, education, literacy, and history/culture. It aims to inspire greater African American philanthropy and leadership within the community.
Ganden Buddhist Center Fundraising SlideshowMeditationSC
The document outlines a fundraising campaign for the Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center to raise $17,000. The funds will go towards covering a rent increase of $6,000, improving the meditation room for $3,500, and upgrading other areas for $7,700. The campaign details plans to raise money through donations, sponsored items, small events and larger fundraising events by specific deadlines. It provides examples of fundraising activities and asks people to donate, participate in events, volunteer and become monthly members to support the center.
Three bikers will ride from Disneyland in California to Disneyworld in Florida over 20 days and 4,660 km to raise awareness about male depression. They will pass through 15 cities, holding events in each to educate about the impacts of male depression and the importance of speaking up. Their goals are to raise $1 million for charities and reach 10 million people through social media campaigns along the route from September 25 to October 15.
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.
The CommunityGiving annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2015. It provided over $6.1 million in grants, received $7 million in gifts, and surpassed $112 million in total assets. CommunityGiving was established to unite four community foundations under a single framework to maximize impact and efficiencies. The report highlights individual donor stories and funds that are making a difference in the communities.
Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to charitable giving, with donations on this day going to support Caritas, a nonprofit social services agency that helps people of all backgrounds with social and emotional needs. Donations can be made on Giving Tuesday or any day by visiting Caritas' website at www.caritasfamilysolutions.org.
1) The document discusses various construction materials, components, equipment, and methods used in building including concrete, framing, electrical systems, doors, insulation, and masonry units.
2) Key items described are concrete joints which control cracking, framing components like anchor bolts and studs, electrical components like service panels and outlets, and masonry units used for walls.
3) Mortar is defined as a cement substance used to join masonry units, and different types are used for different projects.
DIDÁCTICA CRITICA (SITUACIÓN DE APRENDIZAJE)Juan Miranda
Este documento presenta una situación de aprendizaje para el ensamble de equipos de cómputo desde un enfoque de didáctica crítica. La situación de aprendizaje describe los tres momentos metodológicos - apertura, desarrollo y cierre - e incluye las tareas del profesor y alumno en cada momento. El objetivo es que los alumnos sean capaces de ensamblar equipos de cómputo según las características técnicas de los componentes.
- The document summarizes health and economic disparities faced by communities served by Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, with average incomes being less than half of the city average and higher rates of health issues. It discusses the opportunity to address these disparities through improved access to care, making appointments more available and affordable, and partnering with community organizations. It then introduces a vision for the Ogden Commons development project across from the hospital, a joint venture with the city to bring housing, businesses, and activity to the long-neglected North Lawndale area through civic and private investment.
Highlands village residents association inaugural meeting presentation 25.10.10helen0
This document summarizes the inaugural meeting of the Highlands Village Residents Association. It outlines some of the positives of living in Highlands Village, such as good schools and transport, but also identifies issues like a lack of community amenities and activities for teenagers. Concerns are raised about rowdy behavior from teenagers, speeding cars, littering and graffiti. Attendees discussed how to create stronger community ties, provide more amenities for youth, and improve the local environment. Next steps include circulating details about getting involved in the residents association and its committee.
1) The Laugh at Cancer Organization aims to help families affected by cancer and restore hope through various support programs and initiatives.
2) It provides both online and offline support communities, and encourages people to become "Wings of Hope" by volunteering and participating in projects that provide support to cancer patients and their families.
3) The organization runs various fundraising projects to help cancer patients, including a greeting card project, bracelet sales, and a treatment organizer.
Tips for your end of the year donationsCarol Doane
The final minutes of the year are ticking by, but there is still time for an end of the year donation. Here's some useful considerations to make your gifts worthwhile.
The YWCA Silicon Valley will host its 23rd Annual Luncheon on October 10, 2013 at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Dr. Jane Goodall will be the keynote speaker. Over 1,500 professionals, executives, political leaders, educators and community volunteers are expected to attend. Though not ticketed, YWCA is asking for a $150 minimum donation to support their programs and services in the community. YWCA Silicon Valley focuses on empowering women and families and helped over 18,000 individuals last year.
Over the past twelve months, new crowdfunding records have been set and broken in quick succession—most recently by Give Local America which raised over $53m. But the important question for fundraisers is not whether these crowdfunding events are effective (the numbers speak for themselves), but rather who these donors are, so that you can determine the best ways to steward them.
- #GivingTuesday is an annual global day of giving that occurs on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, aimed at kickstarting the holiday giving season and encouraging people to donate to charities.
- It began in 2012 and has grown significantly each year, now including over 30,000 organizational partners worldwide.
- The document discusses #GivingTuesday's growth in Canada, with donations increasing 75% in 2014 and 169% in 2013 from the previous years. It provides an overview of #GivingTuesday and its impact.
This document describes a community project idea to hold fun events like bingo nights to raise funds for local charities. Some key details:
- The events bring awareness to charities, raise needed funds, and bring the community together. Local businesses can also benefit from supporting the events.
- Successful events find a charity to support, recruit volunteers, secure a low-cost venue, and get donations from local stores for prizes. Food/drink sales can also raise funds.
- The author held a "not your average bingo" event for Utah Cyber Sluts that added humorous penalties for mistakes to engage people and raise more money.
- Over 5 years, the event grew from 30 to 300
The document discusses homelessness in Grand Forks, North Dakota and the work of Northlands Rescue Mission in providing shelter and support to the homeless population. Over 600 people needed shelter in a year with the main causes being divorce, domestic violence, addiction, lack of education and bankruptcy. Northlands Rescue Mission shelters 110 homeless individuals each night and provides meals and resources to help end homelessness. They work to meet the basic needs of the homeless with rescue, relief and restoring stability. The organization aims to prevent crime and save the community money compared to alternatives like incarceration. They request donations to sponsor individuals and help continue their important work.
Gilda's Club New York City is conducting a $1 million capital campaign to expand its cancer support services throughout New York City. They plan to open 20 satellite locations in community and faith-based organizations to make their free programs more accessible. This will allow them to serve the growing need and reach their goal of serving over 20,000 members annually by 2011. The expansion will also grow their bereavement programs for children and adults. They have identified board members and community leaders to spearhead the fundraising campaign.
The ALS Association - DC/MD/VA Chapter is hosting an evening event on January 19, 2017 at The Boathouse at Rocketts Landing in Richmond, VA from 6-9 PM. The event will feature food, wine, auction, and entertainment to raise money to support the organization's mission of improving quality of life for those with ALS and finding a cure. Attendees can purchase tickets or learn about sponsorship opportunities on the organization's website or by contacting the event manager.
Nonprofits in Asheville are increasingly turning to quirky fundraising events like puppy deliveries and cupcake competitions to attract donors and raise money. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue raised $600 from its puppy-gram Valentine's Day fundraiser last year, which also helped find homes for some shelter animals. A cupcake baking competition in Asheville raised nearly $6,000 for cancer research. While unconventional events can attract attention, some nonprofits focus on signature fundraising to avoid distracting from their mission and to ensure staff can focus on services.
The New Mountain Climbers Giving Circle was established in 2005 in Montgomery County, Virginia as an outgrowth of The Community Group to promote African American civic participation. The Giving Circle provides grants to local nonprofit organizations focused on social change, youth, education, literacy, and history/culture. It aims to inspire greater African American philanthropy and leadership within the community.
Ganden Buddhist Center Fundraising SlideshowMeditationSC
The document outlines a fundraising campaign for the Ganden Kadampa Buddhist Center to raise $17,000. The funds will go towards covering a rent increase of $6,000, improving the meditation room for $3,500, and upgrading other areas for $7,700. The campaign details plans to raise money through donations, sponsored items, small events and larger fundraising events by specific deadlines. It provides examples of fundraising activities and asks people to donate, participate in events, volunteer and become monthly members to support the center.
Three bikers will ride from Disneyland in California to Disneyworld in Florida over 20 days and 4,660 km to raise awareness about male depression. They will pass through 15 cities, holding events in each to educate about the impacts of male depression and the importance of speaking up. Their goals are to raise $1 million for charities and reach 10 million people through social media campaigns along the route from September 25 to October 15.
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.
The CommunityGiving annual report summarizes the organization's activities and accomplishments in 2015. It provided over $6.1 million in grants, received $7 million in gifts, and surpassed $112 million in total assets. CommunityGiving was established to unite four community foundations under a single framework to maximize impact and efficiencies. The report highlights individual donor stories and funds that are making a difference in the communities.
Giving Tuesday is a global day dedicated to charitable giving, with donations on this day going to support Caritas, a nonprofit social services agency that helps people of all backgrounds with social and emotional needs. Donations can be made on Giving Tuesday or any day by visiting Caritas' website at www.caritasfamilysolutions.org.
1) The document discusses various construction materials, components, equipment, and methods used in building including concrete, framing, electrical systems, doors, insulation, and masonry units.
2) Key items described are concrete joints which control cracking, framing components like anchor bolts and studs, electrical components like service panels and outlets, and masonry units used for walls.
3) Mortar is defined as a cement substance used to join masonry units, and different types are used for different projects.
DIDÁCTICA CRITICA (SITUACIÓN DE APRENDIZAJE)Juan Miranda
Este documento presenta una situación de aprendizaje para el ensamble de equipos de cómputo desde un enfoque de didáctica crítica. La situación de aprendizaje describe los tres momentos metodológicos - apertura, desarrollo y cierre - e incluye las tareas del profesor y alumno en cada momento. El objetivo es que los alumnos sean capaces de ensamblar equipos de cómputo según las características técnicas de los componentes.
This document summarizes the differences between RESTful and SOAP web services. It discusses how RESTful services use standard HTTP methods and URIs to manipulate resources, while SOAP uses XML and HTTP to define envelopes and encode requests and responses. The document also covers benefits of each approach, including RESTful services being simpler, having better performance and scalability, and being easier to implement in some languages and frameworks than SOAP.
Tony Cook Remarks MacJannet Prize Ceremony 2011Cook Media
Tony Cook gave remarks at the Talloires Network Conference to introduce the MacJannet Prize. He summarized the origins of the prize, which honors the legacy of Donald and Charlotte MacJannet, 20th century educators who created an international summer camp in France that promoted hands-on, experiential learning and cultural exchange. Their educational philosophy emphasized creating a welcoming environment, surrounding students with nature, encouraging risk-taking to help students reach their potential, and fostering multilingualism and cultural understanding. The MacJannet Foundation continues their work through international student scholarships and support for the Tufts University campus in Talloires, France.
The document announces the 2011 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship Award Ceremony to be held on June 14th at Seventeen Hundred in Santander Financial City. It lists the first, second, and third place winners from 2009 to 2010 for programs that address issues like urban health, community development, human rights, and empowering women. The winners are from universities in countries like Pakistan, Chile, Ireland, South Africa, Egypt, the US, Peru, Hong Kong, Palestine, and Israel.
The document announces the winners of the 2011 MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship. The first place winner was the Community Action Program in Vulnerable Neighborhoods from Universidad de Buenes Aires in Argentina. The second place winners were the Student Community Engagement program from University of Brighton UK and the Bright Site of Sunnyside Service Learning Centre from University of South Africa. Multiple programs received third place including Lakeside Drive Community Garden from Charles Darwin University Australia.
This document provides an overview and training for volunteers of Room In The Inn, a program that provides temporary shelter to homeless women in Asheville, North Carolina. It discusses the mission and values of Homeward Bound, the organization that runs Room In The Inn. It also provides key facts about homelessness in the local community and the various programs Homeward Bound operates to help the homeless population. The document trains volunteers on their roles and responsibilities for hosting the women of Room In The Inn for a week at their faith community.
Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona provides information about volunteering opportunities for construction and non-construction roles. Volunteers can help build affordable housing, revitalize neighborhoods, and improve communities. The document outlines the mission, programs, volunteer roles and responsibilities, and contact information for volunteering.
This document provides an orientation for volunteers at Congregations for the Homeless (CFH). It summarizes that CFH aims to help end homelessness in King County by providing emergency shelter, case management, and subsidized housing to help men transition from homelessness to permanent housing. It notes that over 3,500 volunteers support CFH's mission in various roles from providing meals and donations to legal assistance and life coaching. The orientation outlines the causes of homelessness, CFH's integrated approach, their success in housing over 250 men, and encourages attendees to consider becoming involved through various volunteer opportunities.
Oneida County Habitat for Humanity (OCHFH) helps low-income families in Oneida County, NY achieve homeownership. They build simple, decent and affordable homes through volunteer labor and no-interest loans. OCHFH also operates a home repair program called A Brush With Kindness that restores homes through volunteer work. They have a special program called Habitat for Heroes that provides housing assistance to veterans.
Habitat for Humanity builds affordable homes for families in need in the Halton region of Ontario. Over 8.5% of the local population lives below the poverty line, with around 43,000 people struggling with inadequate housing. Habitat addresses this issue by providing no-interest mortgages and requiring 500 hours of "sweat equity" from partner families. This model empowers families by building their equity over time while keeping their housing costs low. The funds from mortgage payments are reinvested into building more homes through Habitat's revolving fund.
This orientation document provides information about Congregations for the Homeless (CFH), which aims to help end homelessness in King County by assisting homeless men transition to permanent housing. CFH offers emergency shelter, case management, and subsidized housing. Volunteers are essential and provide support across these programs. The orientation outlines volunteer roles, guiding principles, and reasons to volunteer to help homeless men overcome challenges and regain stability.
This summary provides information about Ronald McDonald House of Indiana and how it supports families of critically ill children. It also provides a call to action for readers to support the organization through donations.
Ronald McDonald House of Indiana provides housing and support for families of critically ill children who must travel to Indianapolis hospitals for medical treatment. For 23 years, it has offered these families a home away from home where they can find comfort during difficult times. The organization relies on donations to continue its mission of supporting families and keeping them close to their hospitalized children. Readers are encouraged to make a donation to help families in need.
Homelessness has increased significantly in Burnaby in recent years, with an estimated 250 people currently experiencing homelessness. Those who are homeless face numerous challenges including a lack of basic needs like hygiene, clothing, food and medical care. While many services exist to help the homeless, including an extreme weather shelter and outreach programs, resources remain overstretched. Continued community support is needed to help address the issues contributing to homelessness and work towards the goal of ending homelessness in Burnaby.
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.
A general powerpoint used to explain the mission of Family Promise and the 5 programs that make up the organization - Interfaith Hospitality Network, Family Mentoring, Just Neighbors, Community Initiatives and Voices Uniting - which enable it to help homeless families nationwide.
This document discusses social justice and volunteerism. It summarizes several community projects where volunteers helped those in need by completing home repairs, roofing jobs, and assisting seniors and disabled individuals. It discusses how volunteers are motivated by autonomy, mastery and purpose. It also highlights how social media and crowdsourcing platforms can help raise funds and awareness for important causes. The document encourages people to leverage technology and their own ideas to make a positive impact in their community.
The Community Hope Center is a faith-based organization that provides food, clothing, household items, and other services to those in need in Illinois. Run solely by volunteers and donations, it serves over 22,000 individuals annually through its food pantry and donations. The Hope Center collects and distributes over 1,860 pounds of food daily and over $1 million worth of donated items each year. Its dedicated volunteer staff of over 31,000 hours annually helps those struggling with basic needs and shares the message of hope through Jesus Christ.
#DonorLove #GongShow: Fundraising, Vulnerability and Awkwardness in the Era o...Bloomerang
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Jen Love & John Lepp will show you how to lean into vulnerability in your fundraising right now. You’ll leave with ways to apply #donorlove in the time of coronavirus.
1. The document summarizes a holiday lunch event held by Beauty Industry West on December 9th, 2008 that thanked various board members and sponsors.
2. A speaker named Nina Curtis from Curtis Communications spoke about wellness.
3. Several families from Haven House, a domestic violence shelter, were adopted by different beauty industry organizations who donated items.
4. Various beauty and personal care product companies donated raffle baskets and goods to benefit the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising scholarship program and Para Los Niños, an organization serving impoverished children.
BIW Spirit Of Giving Holiday Event 2008Linda Bertaut
1. The document summarizes a holiday lunch event held by Beauty Industry West on December 9th, 2008 that thanked various board members and sponsors.
2. A speaker, Nina Curtis from Curtis Communications, discussed wellness coaching.
3. Several families from Haven House, a domestic violence shelter, were adopted by different beauty industry organizations who donated items. Funds and goods were also collected for Para Los Niños, a nonprofit serving children.
4. Upcoming BIW events in January 2009 were announced, including a luncheon with a speaker on natural fragrances and a mega beauty mixer networking event.
The document discusses Daniel's Place, an organization providing permanent supportive housing and services for individuals with mental illness. It notes that through donations, Daniel's Place provides housing for 166 individuals and assistance to over 1,200 members annually. The organization aims to educate the public about mental health issues and reduce stigma through various programs, services, and advocacy efforts.
Sandwich for a Story: Humanizing the HomelessBen Tang
This document discusses homelessness in Canada. It provides statistics on the number of Canadians experiencing homelessness each year and on a given night. Homelessness costs the Canadian economy $7 billion annually. The document also discusses that many Canadians distrust homeless people and believe that assistance will be taken advantage of or used for drugs. It argues that sharing stories of homeless individuals can help combat invisibility and work towards eradicating homelessness by connecting and mobilizing people and having real impact.
Susan Walker volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry that builds and repairs affordable housing worldwide using volunteer labor and donations. She enjoys making an impact in people's lives and her community through this work. Some challenges include collecting enough donations and supplies to build homes, but she finds it rewarding to help provide housing and improve people's lives, such as helping a homeless teenage girl gain confidence. In her free time, she would like to volunteer with animals and incorporates volunteering into her personal life by involving friends and family in building projects.
Susan Walker volunteers for Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry that builds and repairs affordable housing worldwide using volunteer labor and donations. She enjoys making an impact on people's lives in her community and meeting new people through her volunteer work. Some of her duties include attending conferences, fundraising through donations, procuring supplies, and ensuring home safety. While the time commitment can be challenging, she is rewarded by knowing she helps provide shelter and lifts people out of homelessness or depression.
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How to Fix the Import Error in the Odoo 17Celine George
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering.pptxDenish Jangid
Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
This presentation was provided by Steph Pollock of The American Psychological Association’s Journals Program, and Damita Snow, of The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), for the initial session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session One: 'Setting Expectations: a DEIA Primer,' was held June 6, 2024.
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2. Our Mission
The REALTOR® Foundation’s mission:
To transition central Indiana individuals
from homelessness or inadequate or unsafe
housing to permanent solutions that will
positively change their lives.
3. Who are the homeless?
This family
was homeless.
Families make
up 39 percent
of the
homeless
population
4. How did they become homeless?
Job Loss
Eviction
Foreclosure
5. How did they become homeless?
The average age of the
homeless in this country
is nine; half of all
children are under age
five
700 local families
could be homeless due
to domestic violence
6. How did they become homeless?
Personal disaster
can affect anyone
7. Where do your donations go?
2011 Grant total: $100,000
Christian Help, Inc
Coburn Place Safe Haven
Dayspring Center
Englewood Community Dev. Corp
Gennesaret Free Clinic
Hancock Hope House
Holy Family Transitional Housing
Mary Rigg Neighborhood Center
Pathway to Recovery
Promising Futures
Sheltering Wings Center for Women
Stopover
Turning Point
8. Where do your donations go?
Type of Organization
Domestic Violence
Family Shelters
Individual Care
9. Where does our money come from?
Voluntary contributions from
individuals
• No dues money used for these contributions
Sponsorships or company donations
• Can sponsor an event or donate to the Annual
Fund
Event Revenue
• Ball, Golf outing, Foundation Awareness Week
11. Why should you give?
You will make a difference in the lives of
homeless families and individuals
You will be joining hundreds of other real
estate professionals in this effort
EVERY dollar makes a difference!!!
12. Who should I contact?
Molly Hahn
Foundation Manager
REALTOR® Foundation
1912 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
www.realtorfoundation.org
317-956-1912
Editor's Notes
Who knows what the REALTOR Foundation’s mission is? Do a quick poll of the audience.Speaker to introduce him/herself as a representative of the Foundation and tell personal story of involvement in the Foundation.
Foundation began in 1984….current mission adopted in 2003. The mission was chosen specifically to represent the real estate industry.
Presenter to add a story of someone they know who has become homeless or specific details of 2 grant recipients. Pass out business cards as this slide is presented.
Presenter to note transactional giving opportunity in some offices; $10 for 10 in other offices