City of Port Phillip’s Post

Everyone in our country deserves the right to get the support they need 🌈 LGBTIQ+ communities are some of the most under-resourced in Australia. For every $100 of government funding, LGBTIQ+ organisations receive just 6 cents. Yet government funding is still a primary source of funding for these organisations. By creating grants programs that are tailored to the needs of our community, we can make a real difference for those on the frontline - which is exactly what we, with our good friends GiveOUT Australia, have done through the AWARD WINNING Amplify Pride Fund. We are community, for community. When we work together, we can help the people that need it the most, to get the support they need. [ID: a white background with rainbow paint stripes coming down from the top. Text overlaid. The Aurora and GiveOUT logo down the bottom, and to the right a purple illustration of one hand giving money to another hand]

Social Accountability discussion based on ACCOUNTABILITY. Join the conversation May 14th via Zoom click here https://lnkd.in/eF9vG6em Excerpts from private conversations: * LGBTQ rights are civil rights taken to an extreme level. Your rights become in question when they begin to infringe or impede on mine * Chaos for profit & stimuli * Abortion * Religion * Gender * Sexual orientation * War * Schools are institutions building social ideologies over furthering universal studies to advance humanity * Decency, courtesy, & morality are being used to misdirected and question freedom, free will, & called intolerance instead of what it is. * An entitled mindset is being sold out of consumerism and being gobbled up by the lazy, ignorant, & arrogant from all social levels. * Socially we have taught our society to take for granted want others have died to secure & call it being woke. * We have surpassed the time of survival and graduated to being entertained like Kings & Queens of the past. There is no accountability just indulgence. * Until you’ve had to fight to be recognized, live, & love how you choose then you will know what it’s like and want other people held accountable. * We’re trying to fix the past that was broken & taken for granted by other generations. This is the age of real accountability * Killing or suppressing natures way of having balance * We need challenges we have advanced to the point we are creating them * Gods plan in is motion & his will, will be done.

As a proud TCU Latina First-Generation Community Scholar alumna (Class of 2012), I'm honored to now serve as one of the administrators of the Community Scholars Program at TCU. I know firsthand how life-changing financial support can be, especially for students from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds like BIPOC, LGBTQ+, First-Generation, and low-income students. On #TCUGivesDay, your contributions have the power to make or break the futures of students who need it most. Together, we can create opportunities that transform lives. 💜 To donate to the TCU Community Scholars Program on TCU Gives Day, follow these steps: 1. Go to the provided link below. 2. Select the campaign and click "Give NOW." 3. Choose your donation amount. 4. Under the "Make Your Selection" drop-down, select "Student Affairs." 5. Click on "Community Scholars and College Initiative Programs" to finalize your donation choice. #LeadOnTCU #TCUGivesDay #TCUAlumni #CommunityScholars #BIPOC #FirstGen #Support#TCU

The town of Arlington is one of the most welcoming, helping to integrate Afghans, Ukrainians, South Sudanese, Haitians and others. I had a great discussion at the high school recently organized by the town's Human Rights and Rainbow Commissions. Here are a few points to keep in mind when you think of refugees and asylum seekers: 1) The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated that the increase in immigration recently will add 7 trillion to the economy in the next decade. 2)These newcomers will reduce the federal deficit, help to alleviate labor market pressure, and have likely helped the US to avoid a recession that other countries such as the UK and Japan are experiencing. 3) Another new study from the US Department of Health and Human Services found that over a 15-year period, the positive net fiscal impact of refugees and asylees on state and national economies was nearly 124 billion dollars. Leader Bank Town of Arlington, MA, Arlington Human Rights Commission Jay Tuli Molly Blaauw Gillis

Volunteer to Engage and Empower! Volunteering with ASIS International allows you to engage and connect with fellow professionals while empowering yourself and the community. Explore current volunteer opportunities and make a commitment to yourself and the profession. ASIS Volunteers don't have more time, they have more heart. If you are passionate about what you do, we invite you to help ignite that passion in others. Complete your Volunteer Profile to share more about your volunteer experience, preferences, and what you are interested in. Then review the Volunteer Opportunities List to learn all that is possible--get an idea of where you want to start, how you can build upon your experiences, and what you'd like to accomplish as a volunteer. Build your own volunteer roadmap and take your next step in making meaningful contributions to your local, regional, or global community of security professionals. Log in and review Current Opportunities https://lnkd.in/dPbNDiwG #asisinternational #asisqatar #volunteering #securityprofessionals

Based out of Spokane and with the support of state funds, Mujeres in Action is kicking off a program students called Jovenes in Action. It's a 3-week leadership program for Spanish-speaking high school students that focuses on consent, healthy boundaries in relationships, how to talk about domestic violence and sexual assault, and how to recognize and safely report signs of abuse. It's great to see how Mujeres in Action continues to find ways to engage with and respond to their community from a Latinx perspective to eradicate family violence. https://loom.ly/0rK-TnI

Check out a recap of our Youth Summit at Cornell Tech!

I had the privilege of addressing youths in Matero and here are some points as to why Youth Engagement is important. Youth engagement is critically important for several reasons: - Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Young people bring new ideas, creativity, and fresh perspectives to societal issues and challenges. Their innovative thinking can lead to novel solutions that benefit communities and society as a whole. - Empowerment and Participation: Engaging youth empowers them to actively participate in decision-making processes that affect their lives and futures. This fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility towards their communities. - Building Civic Responsibility: Youth engagement helps in cultivating civic responsibility and a sense of duty towards society. When young people are involved in community service, volunteering, and advocacy, they develop a deeper understanding of social issues and the importance of contributing positively to society.

What are Mermaids' values? ❤️ Youth Centred Youth voice and experience is our guiding star. We inclusively support all trans children and young people to sustainably and ethically contribute to Mermaids. We centre trans children and young people in our decision making, including those whose voices are underrepresented. This particularly includes young children, people of colour, and those young people who experience multiple types of marginalisation. 🧡 Collaborative Open, inclusive communication underpins all aspects of our work. We recognise that our vision is best achieved through collaboration internally between colleagues and externally with our communities. We support, partner with, and uplift others who share our values. 💛 Trustworthy We behave with integrity as a source of quality-assured, evidence-based information, guidance and support. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where we are accountable to our communities and colleagues and transparent about our responsibilities as a charity. 💚 Compassionate We have compassion for ourselves, our colleagues and our communities, and we see diversity as a strength. We are supportive, inclusive, intentional and balanced in our work and reflective in our practice. Read more about our values, mission and more in our 2024-2027 Strategy: https://bit.ly/3UH0tKr

Coming Out Together is about encouraging adults to ‘come out’ as supportive, affirming and safe people in the lives of 2SLGBTQI youth. We call on everyone to do three simple tasks: Pledge, Attend, and Learn. Taking the pledge to #ComeOutTogether as an affirming adult means taking concrete actions to foster safer spaces for 2SLGBTQI youth. Learn how at egale.ca/ComeOutTogether