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New Grant Opportunity 📢 The funding aims to support work that creates lasting change in the systems, policies and practices that affect these communities. This can include: ➡️ Influencing and advocacy focusing on improved outcomes for communities ➡️ Early intervention services and support for communities, that influence practice, systems and behaviour change ➡️ Or a combination of both https://lnkd.in/eCZW8sFH #charity #funding #grants

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The work to move people out of poverty is continuous. There is no one answer for it. For nearly 60 years, Community Action Agencies in #MN and nationwide have sought to provide opportunities, housing, education, and equality to traditionally disadvantaged communities. It's not an easy task, nor a short-term one. Ask yourself what you can do today or tomorrow to change inequities throughout established systems. Learn more about what MinnCAP and our network #MN Community Action Agencies are doing about it at minncap.org. #MinnCAP #CommunityAction #BeCommunityAction #Advocacy #AdvocacyWorks #FightingPoverty #Nonprofit #HelpingPeople #ChangingLives

One of the most important pillars #CreditUnions stand on is #community. Read more about why CUs need to focus on serving members and communities from @cutimes. #CUSOLife #CUSO https://lnkd.in/gQJ36n56

It was a pleasure to speak today for London Plus at a London Funders briefing on supporting communities affected by racism, Islamophobia and violence. Also sharing insights and information with a large group of Funders were Minnie Rahman of Praxis, for Migrants and Refugees Mudaser A. of Muslim Charities Forum (MCF) and Harbi Jama of London Community Foundation. These are a few of the themes talked about: Safety and security - of staff and premises in the front line of the sort of violent attacks we’ve witnessed Funding approaches - and the need to open up funding to organisations such as Mosques, which have strong community support streams of work Misinformation and language - the powerful impact that naming or omitting to name what is really going on has on trust and relationships The varying levels of preparedness in organisations, and the need for funders to invest in supporting this, and greater security The harm arising from the way in which hostile environment language and policies interact with how those seeking asylum are housed, and where The potency we might have working more closely together with funders on longer term system changing approaches to addressing this and building greater social cohesion

We are sharing this resource that has been developed by NACCOM in partnership with Hope not hate, Asylum Matters, Right to Remain, Praxis and IMIX. The guide pulls together some basic principles/ considerations for organisations and community groups to guide their thinking when making decisions about how to keep staff, volunteers and the people they are working with feeling safe and supported. It also offers our solidarity with the people who are most affected by far-right violence as we stand together as one community.    This is not an exhaustive guide, and it will be updated as best practice continues to be developed. It is hosted on Hope not Hate's website at https://lnkd.in/egKC98Vq  (you have to register to request access).    NACCOM are happy to have feedback on what can be included/updated/added, etc. Hope it's useful as a sense check for you all in these difficult times.   

The misconception that homelessness is a choice overlooks the myriad of unforeseeable circumstances that can lead anyone to this situation.🙌 ⠀ Through education, support, and community action, we aim to foster understanding and provide tangible help to those in need. 🤝💜 ⠀ Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference. - Learn more about how you can contribute to changing lives and challenging misconceptions. ⤵ 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ey_ipkDm ⠀ #bigdreamsbiggerhearts #endhomelessness #homelessnessawareness #familiesinneed #supportveterans #youthsupport #makeadifference #changethenarrative #communityaction #nonprofitorganization #socialawareness #education #takeaction #bethechange #fightstigma #compassion #volunteerism #giveback #changemakers #philanthropy #communitysupport #breakthecycle #empowerment #hopeandhealing #awareness

At #ISTManagement, we believe in the power of giving back. In this article, CEO & President, Hal Blackman shares his thoughts on the importance of community heroes. 🌟https://hubs.la/Q02JgdV-0

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's annual Point-in-Time Count, the number of unsheltered individuals has increased. The count happens each January. In 2023, more than 653,000 individuals faced homelessness, a 12% increase from the previous year. Community Action Agencies throughout #MN continue to decrease the number by providing prevention services, rental assistance, financial coaching, transitional housing and even permanent affordable housing to clients. If you or someone you know is homeless or facing it, find your local agency at minncap.org and call to see what resources may be available. #MinnCAP #CommunityAction #BeCommunityAction #Advocacy #AdvocacyWorks #FightingPoverty #Nonprofit #Homeless #Homelessness #HelpingPeople #ChangingLives

The misconception that homelessness is a choice overlooks the myriad of unforeseeable circumstances that can lead anyone to this situation.🙌 ⠀ Through education, support, and community action, we aim to foster understanding and provide tangible help to those in need. 🤝💜 ⠀ Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference. - Learn more about how you can contribute to changing lives and challenging misconceptions. ⤵ 🌐 https://lnkd.in/ey_ipkDm ⠀ #bigdreamsbiggerhearts #endhomelessness #homelessnessawareness #familiesinneed #supportveterans #youthsupport #makeadifference #changethenarrative #communityaction #nonprofitorganization #socialawareness #education #takeaction #bethechange #fightstigma #compassion #volunteerism #giveback #changemakers #philanthropy #communitysupport #breakthecycle #empowerment #hopeandhealing #awareness