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Implementing a comprehensive approach to community engagement with a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) perspective can significantly benefit any organization. It enhances the sense of belonging among your employees as they contribute to their community and ensures that your community initiatives are inclusive, addressing the specific needs of various populations without discrimination. This approach doesn't necessitate supporting every charitable cause but rather prioritizes those causes that align with DEI principles. Using this lens, you can make more informed decisions when selecting initiatives to support, ultimately contributing to a more equitable and inclusive society while fostering a strong sense of community within your organization. #ferreirafamily #teamblue #buildingthefuturewithpride #communityengagement #dei #diveristyandinclusion #mbe #certifiedmbe #companyculture #constructioninclusionweek

In Toronto, non-profit organizations are grappling with a big problem: sky-high rental costs that make finding office space nearly impossible. This hits grassroots groups hard, making it tough for them to serve the communities they're committed to. With rents rising, these groups are left scrambling for places to meet, often resorting to parks or malls. Check out the full article to learn about the struggles they face, hear from community leaders, and learn why it's so important we find solutions: https://lnkd.in/ga7He3Xs Have you or someone you know experienced challenges finding affordable space for community initiatives or non-profit work in Toronto? Comment below! Anam Latif is Future of Good's editorial fellow on inclusion and anti-racism. This independent journalism is made possible by the support of the World Education Services (WES) Mariam Assefa Fund. #toronto #nonprofits #rentalcosts #grassroots #community #space #affordability #housing #development #solutions #advocacy #urbanplanning #inclusion #activism #urbanlife #TO #NGOs #WES #support #engagement #impact #equity #sustainability #futureofgood

Coming soon! I hope y'all come out and support this event. GO PORTERS! #blaac2basics #terribaileywrites #terribaileyCHATs #thequeensroom1 #communityeducation #communityeducator #communityleader #communityleadership #nonprofitorganization #stopgentrification #portersquarters #heirsproperty #blackneighborhoodsmatter #historicallyblackcommunities #historiccommunities #artandactivism #CommunityEngagement #blackcommunitiesmatter

Join NCN and For Impact as we look at the challenges faced by organizations across the social sector in communicating and simplifying a funding message. The webinar will provide practical tools and tips that can be put into practice immediately and case studies from the field. Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gupKbNvc #nonprofitmanagement #sharedspace #fundraising #fundraisingcampaign

We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery is a funder collaborative that works in partnership with community members to make transformative investments in long-disinvested #Chicago communities — and in turn strengthen the region. #Philanthropy #WeRiseWednesdays Since the initiative’s launch in September 2021, it saw: • More than $51 million in contributions by individual, corporate and philanthropic funders. • More than $46 million in grantmaking to support real estate development, small businesses, and workforce development in disinvested communities. • 13 real estate projects including community centers, healthcare facilities, and small businesses open their doors to serve residents and drive increased economic activity in their neighborhoods. • 40+ investments in resident-driven real estate projects now worth over $564 million. Read about it in our 2023 #AnnualReport: https://lnkd.in/ge65Kb_F

Trust us when we say redevelopment will happen in Detroit, it will happen! Today, City Council unanimously approved the final plans for Hotel Water Square, a new high-rise with 600 hotel rooms on the former footprint of the Joe Louis Arena. The developers, working with residents, have committed to fighting homelessness, domestic violence and trafficking, while investing heavily in opportunities for youth. 
The 25-story skyscraper will soon begin construction, becoming next-door neighbors with the already completed Residences at Water Square. 
Another cool hotel feature will be the pedestrian bridge, that when completed, will span over 2nd Avenue and provide a direct connection to Huntington Place Convention Center. The Hotel at Water Square NAC and the Developer agreed to specific and significant agreements for each of the identified areas of project impact. We are proud that our engagement in the CBO process has yielded significant commitments from Sterling Group to the community including multi-year donations totaling $400,000 to local non-profits addressing homelessness, domestic violence, trafficking, youth internships, and community initiatives; $250,000 in post-secondary scholarships for local students; and a $500,000 contribution towards improvements to the West Riverfront People Mover Station. These commitments along with many others represented in the Tier 1 Community Benefits Agreement include provisions that we are confident will result in beneficial outcomes for the Impact Area and throughout the larger community.#DetroitistheFuture 💫

Join ULI Philadelphia for a presentation and conversation on the process and outcomes of two technical assistance panels under the Homeless to Housed (H2H) Initiative. Hear from the two sponsoring organizations, Drueding Center and Families Forward Philadelphia (Families Forward) and from the panel chairs, on the real estate challenges each organization is facing in serving their residents and how creative partnerships and financing models can help them achieve their missions. Who should attend? Homeless service providers that have some amount of real estate assets as well as developers (and service providers) of all types - non-profit, for-profit, impact / mission, etc. - that are interested in exploring creative approaches to market feasible solutions resulting in an increased supply of supportive and affordable housing. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/eFpraeva

Did you know? Real Estate developers aren't just building structures; they're making better communities through philanthropy! 🌆💙 Explore how their commitment to local causes creates a ripple effect of positive change. Have you witnessed the positive effects of Real Estate philanthropy in your community? Share your stories and inspire others! Let's celebrate these acts of kindness that truly make a difference. #PhilanthropyInRealEstate #CommunityImpact #BuildingBetterTogether #RealEstateWithHeart

Case study for the brand identity of Project Ropa, a non-profit social enterprise that empowers the lives of individuals experiencing and transitioning out of homelessness. See the full project: https://lnkd.in/gFW-YnN #projectropa #brandidentity #nonprofit #design #logodesign #homelessness