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It’s All About the Animals at the Humane Society of SW Michigan

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We were reminded of this recently when we spoke with Robin Lydic, the director of animal care at the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan , home of the Yeager Family Pet Shelter. . In addition to individual adoptions, the Humane Society of Southwestern Michigan also partners with community organizations to provide service animals.

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The Virtual Food Drive: Turning a Website Visitor Into a Donor

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Perhaps you try to help by donating online or purchasing a few extra things at the grocery store to donate for the local food drive. An excellent example of that is the virtual food drive held by the Food Bank Council of Michigan. The site provides helpful context on how donations have expanded food distribution in Michigan.

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Unlocking equity by investing in broad outreach and deep community organizing 

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During the election certification crisis of late 2020, We The People Michigan and many other groups with a year-round base pressured state and local elected officials to ratify a free and fair election. At the Healthy Democracy Fund at the Tides Foundation, we focus our grantmaking on state and local groups.

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Funding & Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On The Environment And Conservation Efforts

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PADI AWARE Foundation is a publicly funded nonprofit whose mission is to drive local action for global ocean conservation. The foundation helps build the capacity of organizations and coalitions with grants that support research or improve the learning and generation of local solutions to complex problems. Areas served: Worldwide.

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October Cause Awareness: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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Over time, the day has evolved into a weeklong observance that is acknowledged at the local, state, and national levels. Contact your local women’s and children’s shelters to see if they’re in need of any supplies or if they have volunteer shifts they need filled. Donate to support their work here.

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The “All In” Woman Philanthropist

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How can your organization connect with local women’s networks to reach more women and grow your donor base? Michigan Avenue. These are groups in which individuals pool their resources to support organizations or projects of mutual interest. Our research shows that 70% of giving circles have a majority-women membership.

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Funding And Grant Resources For Nonprofits Focused On Youth Programs

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Areas served: Mexico, Haiti, US (priority: Michigan, Mississippi, New Mexico, New Orleans). Grants up to $5,000 will be provided to schools and organizations looking for the funding needed to connect kids in their community to local public lands and waters through a positive and impactful outdoor experience. National Park Trust.

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