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Centering communities: Leaning into participatory grantmaking to increase equity 

Candid

The first 15 grantees supported communities of color, immigrants, seniors, children, and the homeless, among others. With COVID-19 funding from the CARES Act and the Paycheck Protection Program running out, inflation at the highest levels in four decades, and fuel costs rising, we had to help fill in the gaps in the safety net system.

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Power of Nonprofit Storytelling | Ethical Storytelling: 3 Keys to Sharing Sensitive Stories

Pamela Grow

Children from underserved communities. People experiencing homelessness. Share how using asset-based language keeps the focus on the aspirations of the community and distinguishes between their resilience versus the systemic inequities that exist. Adults who have experienced trauma. Families facing financial hardship.

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Announcing Our First Impact Labs Cohort on Zero Hunger: Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Saleforce Nonprofit

For example, our first Impact Lab cohort designed Service Match , an open-source app designed for case managers who connect people experiencing homelessness to vital human services. Notably, the group debated the tension between short-term fixes and long-term systemic change. Lead Associate, Food Security, Save the Children.

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How Tech is Enabling Thousands of In-Home Vaccinations for Massachusetts’ Most Vulnerable

Saleforce Nonprofit

As an integrated care system, we serve individuals with significant medical, behavioral health, and social needs. Approximately 2,500 CCA members received housing assistance, including 210 potentially homeless members, 63 of whom were placed in new homes. About the Author.

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22 Online Gift Stores That Benefit Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

BFAS runs the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the United States and works nationwide to create a time of No More Homeless Pets. for our children’s future. Public Broadcasting System (PBS) Online Shop. Best Friends Animal Society Store. Field Museum Online Store. Paul Getty Museum Store. Sea Shepherd Online Store.

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Mental Health Awareness Month: 10 Nonprofits Advocating For Change

Kindful

Mission: Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) empowers youth in our community to find their way through social-emotional support and by building safe, accepting communities. Youth Homes. Adolescent Counseling Services. Impacting: Mental health. Headquarters in: Redwood City, CA. How To Support Adolescent Counseling Services.

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How to Write Fundraising Emails That Get Results

Get Fully Funded

Then build the email so that every word, every image, every bit of formatting supports them to take that action. Expand your building? It was a bleak situation and they were days away from being homeless. We have never been so scared of sliding into homelessness,” Jasmine said. “We Be specific. What are you going to do?

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