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The power of collaboration of between American Leadership Forum senior fellows: In a heartening display of community spirit, Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties (senior fellows Anita Hellam & Ashlee Williams) has partnered with PG&E Corporation Foundation (senior fellow Michael Gaffney), Calvary Assembly of God Church, and local organizations to address the housing crisis following the severe storms and flooding that ravaged Merced and Stanislaus counties earlier this year. Habitat for Humanity Merced/Stanislaus Counties CEO Anita Hellam emphasized the devastation in various regions, with many survivors still residing in damaged structures or transitional housing. To support the long-term volunteers working on reconstruction projects, a unique collaboration emerged between Habitat for Humanity and the Calvary Assembly of God Church, led by Pastor Juan Ochoa. A grant from PG&E Corporation Foundation has made it possible to renovate a church-owned property in Merced, transforming it into temporary housing for volunteers. Michael Gaffney, Division Operations Representative of PG&E's Central Valley Region, celebrated the partnership and its reflection of shared values in fostering compassionate, resilient communities. This remarkable joint effort also includes contributions from Habitat for Humanity California, Habitat for Humanity International, First 5 of Merced County, and donations of materials and supplies to the Habitat ReStore. The project aims to provide a comfortable living space for dedicated volunteers traveling from across the nation to assist in rebuilding efforts over the next three years. #ALFseniorfellow #americanleadershipforum #collaboration #community

A year ago this week, Habitat for Humanity International launched #HomeEquals, our global advocacy campaign to increase access to adequate housing in informal settlements. We’ve notched some key wins so far: -         45 policy or systems changes enacted at the local and national level in nine countries -         More than $63 million in government funds accessed for adequate housing development -         And most importantly, more than 3 million people living in informal settlements have improved access to adequate housing We have a long road still ahead of us: Roughly 2.8 billion people worldwide – one in three humans on earth – lack adequate housing, with more than half residing in informal settlements. Join us in working to ensure a more equitable world by learning more and pledging your support: https://lnkd.in/eEjs7FBk

Are you curious about how the ReStore benefits Habitat for Humanity? Take a look at this article and learn more about how you can shop with your community in mind! https://lnkd.in/e7p4i4ZG

🤲🏡 Giving back to the community has never been easier! At Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity, we offer various ways for you to make a positive impact and be part of something bigger than yourself. 💙 Your support is invaluable, and here are some ways you can help: 1️⃣ Donate Your Time: Volunteering is a fulfilling way to get involved. Join us on our construction sites, at the ReStore, or in various other capacities. Your time and effort make a real difference. 2️⃣ Donate Your Funds: Your financial contributions enable us to build and repair homes for families in need. Every dollar counts and helps create a brighter future for someone in our community. 3️⃣ Donate Your Talents: Have a skill or expertise to share? Whether it's carpentry, plumbing, or marketing, your talents can be a valuable resource in our mission. 4️⃣ Donate Your Goods: Declutter your home while supporting a good cause. Donate gently-used items, furniture, appliances, and more to our ReStore - we will even pick it up! Your donations help fund our projects. 🛠️ Together, we can continue building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. No matter how you choose to give, your contribution is a vital part of our mission. Join us in making a lasting impact in our community. 📲 To learn more about these opportunities and how you can get involved, visit our website or contact us today. Let's build a better future, together! 📍4103 N. Navarro #200, Victoria, TX 77901  📧 [email protected]  📞 361-573-2511  💻 https://lnkd.in/gME39S8H #GoldenCrescentHabitat #WaysToGive #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #Donate #GetInvolved

🤲🏡 Giving back to the community has never been easier! At Golden Crescent Habitat for Humanity, we offer various ways for you to make a positive impact and be part of something bigger than yourself. 💙 Your support is invaluable, and here are some ways you can help: 1️⃣ Donate Your Time: Volunteering is a fulfilling way to get involved. Join us on our construction sites, at the ReStore, or in various other capacities. Your time and effort make a real difference. 2️⃣ Donate Your Funds: Your financial contributions enable us to build and repair homes for families in need. Every dollar counts and helps create a brighter future for someone in our community. 3️⃣ Donate Your Talents: Have a skill or expertise to share? Whether it's carpentry, plumbing, or marketing, your talents can be a valuable resource in our mission. 4️⃣ Donate Your Goods: Declutter your home while supporting a good cause. Donate gently-used items, furniture, appliances, and more to our ReStore - we will even pick it up! Your donations help fund our projects. 🛠️ Together, we can continue building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. No matter how you choose to give, your contribution is a vital part of our mission. Join us in making a lasting impact in our community. 📲 To learn more about these opportunities and how you can get involved, visit our website or contact us today.  Let's build a better future, together! 📍4103 N. Navarro #200, Victoria, TX 77901  📧 [email protected]  📞 361-573-2511  💻 https://lnkd.in/gME39S8H #GoldenCrescentHabitat #WaysToGive #CommunityImpact #Volunteer #Donate #GetInvolved

On todays’ episode of Impact with John Shegerian, John interviews Nikki Clifton. Nikki leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact, and international community affairs, leveraging the company’s partnerships and logistical acumen to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian, and environmental needs. Bringing nearly three decades of litigation, legislative affairs, and philanthropic expertise to her role, Nikki oversees The UPS Foundation’s work delivering health and humanitarian aid, eliminating systemic barriers to economic opportunity, building local capacity, and advancing sustainability around the world. Listen along as Nikki discusses the company’s impact mission. https://lnkd.in/gr3aazQn

In Pontiac, we don't just dream - we do. And we do it together. Every hand that reaches out to help... Every voice that speaks up for change... Every mind that brings a new idea to the table... They all add up to something bigger than ourselves. Together, we can: Revitalize our neighborhoods Empower our youth Support our local businesses Create opportunities for all Remember: No action is too small. Your involvement matters. Whether it's volunteering at a local event, supporting a community initiative, or simply being a good neighbor - you're part of Pontiac's story of progress. This is our city. Our future. Our legacy. So, Pontiac, what will we achieve next? Share your ideas below! Together, we're not just building a city. We're crafting a community where everyone can thrive. #TogetherWeCan #PontiacUnited #CommunityPower

Serving humanity involves reaching out to underprivileged villages, where basic needs often go unmet. By providing access to clean water, education, healthcare, and economic opportunities, we can help transform lives and create lasting change. True service means empowering communities with tools and knowledge, fostering self-reliance and dignity. Listening to their needs and collaborating on sustainable solutions builds trust and mutual respect. Whether through volunteering, donating resources, or advocating for social justice, every small action contributes to a greater impact. Reaching out to these forgotten corners of the world reminds us of our shared humanity and the power of compassion. Teach For America Alicia-Ann Caesar, MPA, MBA T. Nelson Williams, II Henrique Caine GiveDirectly

My relationship with community recovery goes back to my earliest days…  I was two-years-old when Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin. Our parents sheltered us in the bath with a mattress over our heads. The next day we went looking for my mother's eternity ring, her Christmas gift from my dad. Amazingly, we found it amongst the rubble that was once our house.  It was Australia's most deadly cyclone. Our father stayed to rebuild the town while we moved to Toowoomba where my extended family lived. The thing is, as bad as that event was, it wasn't the worst thing that happened to us.  We were lucky we survived. My dad was a carpenter raised in the bush with the skills to rebuild. We had a significant extended family and a community that supported us. We were able to survive and thrive.   It remains a powerful experience for our family that grounds me. Today as I work as a practitioner as CEO for Australian Business Volunteers (ABV), it's so important to me that no one gets left behind.  Catastrophic events don't have to be catastrophic for everyone.  Communities can be prepared for the event, for both the immediate response and the recovery. These are approaches we need to deploy even more in response to Climate Change.  In the 21st century that cohesion and belonging can be lacking. Back then, I had a huge extended family. We went to church and we all knew each other. Everybody knew if there was something wrong in a family, a death or a challenge. We all kinda mucked in.  But now there's greater mobility, greater loneliness. We have to be more intentional in the ways we build community. What kind of activities have you found help build your community?    Zena Armstrong Melanie Bloor Natascha Wernick Amy Crawford GAICD Jessica Forrest Mark Duckworth PSM #communitybuilding #socialcapital #disasterresilience #volunteering (and yes, that's me at 2 years old in Darwin before the Cyclone)

Chattanooga was recently selected as one of 25 cities for Bloomberg Philanthropies' prestigious American Sustainable Cities Program, a three-year initiative focused on leveraging federal funding to create sustainable, resilient, and equitable communities. 🌱✨ We’re proud to share that Hope for the Inner City has been chosen as a key partnership table participant for this transformative initiative. Together with the city and other community partners, we’ll work to ensure that these investments drive meaningful change for underserved neighborhoods across our community. This collaboration strengthens our shared mission to build a community where every family has the resources, opportunities, and support they need to thrive.