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The Foundation's 2023 Annual Report, Accelerating Justice, is here! From workforce development and community stabilization to individual stories of success, the Ohio Access to Justice Foundation drives access to justice across the diverse landscape of Ohio. Each Foundation grant, initiative, and innovation accelerates the pace of positive change, paving the path toward a more just and equitable Ohio. Explore the report to discover how the Foundation's funding supports work that strengthens the workforce, improves communities, and stabilizes families https://bit.ly/2QKAcfB

Jewish schools are spending vast sums on extra security. It's mind boggling! What century are we in? - Security to stay safe at shul. - Security for kids at school. - Security for Jewish community centers. The list just keeps growing. Isn't a government's most basic responsibility to keep its citizens safe? I'm calling this the "antisemitism tax." An extra fee for Jewish institutions everywhere for being the target of hate. This is unacceptable. We need to stand up clear and strong. Our goal is $1 billion yearly in new security funding for institutions at risk of hate. Learn more at Project Protect, a new initiative by Teach Coalition. Link in comments. 

The world and America in particular needs this: volunteerism, civic duty and service are something sadly that seems to be at a loss in my country. The opportunity I had to serve in the Peace Corps helped me realize the necessity of community engagement and cohesion and the immense need for these opportunities for citizens around the world to build strong and resilient democracies at the local and national levels. I am also reminded of Robert Putnam’s “Bowling Alone” and an update he wrote in 2010, reflecting on the imperative of “social capital” which research has shown makes “citizens happier, healthier, reduces crime and makes governments more responsive, and honest and improves economic prosperity…” https://lnkd.in/ejFsvTs9 - all of this to say: building this social capital is imperative fo “any democracy, any society can’t be healthy without this resource…” (paraphrased!) - Americorps and Peace corps forging a stronger partnership can only be beneficial to growing social capital and I encourage all of us to look closer at our own civic engagement and service to our communities- this is where change and development starts.

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, which commemorates the day in 1865 when the final enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they were free — more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation took effect. At C-Strategies, we’re proud to work with clients who work every day to advance racial equity in their communities and throughout our state through nonprofit work, policy and advocacy, mutual aid and more. Learn more about this historic day: https://lnkd.in/ggh6Udn4

📣Appropriations Update 📣 We want to thank everyone who took action this week to protect funding for @AmeriCorps & @AmeriCorpsNCCC, and the vital resources they provide community-based organizations all over the country. This week, the House Appropriations Committee approved a bill that would jeopardize more than 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, risking the loss of vital resources for community-based organizations all over the country in 2026. Congress still has opportunities to protect and strengthen this funding, and we’ll need advocates like you to voice your support in the months ahead. ➡️️ TAKE ACTION: Urge Congress to reconsider this decision and protect funding for AmeriCorps by filling out this form, bit.ly/CCFY25, or share this and tag your representative, asking them to #Stand4Service [Image description: 1 graphic a black background saying, ‘Congress just jeaprodized 71,000 AmeriCorps positions, including vital roles at FoodCorps' and all capitalized text saying, ‘take action.’]

Libraries aren't just buildings. Librarians do outreach and provide bookmobile service. If you live in rural or underserved areas, libraries will do their best to serve you. Let's make sure to provide them with the funding they need for the extra support! #libraries #publiclibraries #bookmobiles #libraryoutreach #governance #localgovernment #stategovernment #federalgovernment

From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5

From empowering communities and supporting families to advocating for policy changes, Illinois Action for Children has made significant strides in 2023. We couldn’t have done it without your support! 🙌 Want to see the full picture of our efforts and successes? Check out our 2023 Annual Report and discover the difference we've made together. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gFF-f5_5

Erie, PA, improved police-community trust and eased tensions with our Strengthening Police and Community Partnerships program. Discover how CRS guided Erie in identifying and executing effective solutions to its challenges: https://lnkd.in/ePGsRinD