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🌟 The Power of Posting: Making a Difference with the Starability Run, Walk & Roll 5k! 🌟 In today's digital age, sharing our stories and passions on social media is more impactful than ever. One cause close to my heart is the Starability Foundation's Run, Walk & Roll 5k. 🏃♀️🚶♂️🦽 When we post about events like this, we're not just sharing information – we're raising awareness, inspiring others, and fostering a sense of community. Here's why your post matters: ⭐ Awareness: By sharing about the Starability 5k, you're bringing attention to an incredible cause that supports individuals with disabilities. Your post could be the first time someone learns about this foundation and the important work they do. ⭐ Inspiration: Your involvement and enthusiasm can motivate others to participate, donate, or volunteer. Seeing friends and colleagues take action often inspires others to follow suit. ⭐ Community Building: Sharing your experiences helps create a supportive community. It shows solidarity and encourages others to come together for a common goal, making the event even more successful. ⭐ Amplifying Voices: Every post adds to the collective voice advocating for inclusion and support for individuals with disabilities. Together, we can create a louder, more impactful message. So, let's harness the power of social media for good. Share your journey, your reasons, and your excitement for the Starability Run, Walk & Roll 5k. Let's make a difference, one post at a time! 💙✨ #Starability5k #RunWalkRoll #MakeADifference #InclusionMatters #CommunitySupport https://lnkd.in/e4uNtgvd

About 10 years ago, I watched our son pick out a holiday gift for a child he didn’t know. On the One Simple Wish web site, Jack sorted the wishes by geography and gender. He found a kid his age who lived in Pennsylvania. “He doesn’t have a baseball mitt. Can we get him one?” “That kid won’t get braces unless she gets a wish, can we help with that too?” A great way to engage our son, help him appreciate all we have and develop compassion for others. Not to mention that our entire family feels great when we’re buying gifts for people who might not otherwise receive them. Here are some groups that can help you find gift opportunities: 🎁 One Simple Wish: Contribute towards gifts for kids in foster care who might not otherwise get holiday gifts. 🎁 Marine Toys for Tots Foundation: Drop off toys at specific locations across the U.S. 🎁 Angel Tree Program (The Salvation Army): You can fulfill children’s wishes. You'll need to check with your local Salvation Army for details (they vary by location). Your office can also get a tree filled with wishes for your employees/company to fulfill.

🌳 Welcome to Big Tree Hangout! 🌳 We’re excited to introduce Big Tree Hangout, a community center built to serve homeschoolers, children with disabilities, and all kids who thrive when given the space to explore, connect, and grow. At Big Tree Hangout, we believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and connection. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive environment where children are encouraged to slow down, wonder, and rediscover the joy of simply being kids. We’re building a space where kids can: ✨ Engage in spontaneous play and meaningful exploration ✨ Develop friendships in an environment that celebrates individuality ✨ Participate in sessions designed to inspire imagination and collaboration Our Vision: To create a village where every child feels valued, every family feels supported, and the possibilities for growth and discovery are endless. 💛 How You Can Help 💛 To make this dream a reality, we’ve launched a fundraising campaign and are calling on our community for support. Funds will go toward: ✔️ Designing an accessible, sensory-friendly environment ✔️ Providing tools and resources that inspire creativity and play ✔️ Training staff to ensure safety, inclusion, and fun for all kids Whether through donations, partnerships, or simply sharing our mission, your support will help us create a space that inspires the next generation of explorers, dreamers, and creators. Follow us here for updates, milestones, and stories as Big Tree Hangout grows. Let’s build a community where curiosity thrives and every child has the chance to explore, connect, imagine, and create. https://lnkd.in/edeakuBP #BigTreeHangout #InclusiveSpaces #HomeschoolSupport #ChildDevelopment #CommunityBuilding

🚗🚙💦Car Wash for a Cause:🚗🚙💦 Support the Western Massachusetts Training Consortium at the Gary Rome Hyundai car wash for our Home and Community Connections program. How Can You Help? o Buy a car wash at https://lnkd.in/gvwHeQCh o Invite your family and friends to get a car wash or gift a car wash. o Spread the Word: o Repost this message o Share the fundraiser link o Share the flyer with the QR code How to Participate: You can purchase the car wash for yourself or gift it to someone else. You can also buy now and wash later. Why Participate? There is a vital need: Every car wash helps the Home and Community Connections Program to support adults with developmental disabilities access assistive technology, advanced learning opportunities, and additional support for community-inclusive activities. Working together can make a real difference, one car wash at a time! #consortiumcarwash4acause and #garyromecarwash4acause spread the word.

🌟 White Cane Safety Day 🌟 Today, we shine a spotlight on the white cane, a powerful symbol of independence and mobility for those who are blind or visually impaired. This special day is all about raising awareness and advocating for pedestrian safety and respect for the rights of people with visual disabilities. Here’s how you can get involved: 🔍 Learn About the White Cane: Understand its role in navigation and independence, and share this knowledge with others. 🚶♂️ Practice Safe Pedestrian Habits: Be extra cautious around individuals using white canes and guide dogs. Always yield the right-of-way. 🏛️ Advocate for Accessibility: Push for better accessibility in public spaces like sidewalks, tactile paving, and audible signals. 💖 Support Visual Impairment Organizations: Consider donating to groups that offer crucial services and resources. 🤝 Volunteer: Offer your time and skills to help individuals with visual impairments in your community. 🎉 Attend Awareness Events: Join local White Cane Safety Day events, workshops, or campaigns to show your support. Let’s work together to promote inclusion and make our communities more accessible for everyone! 💪✨ #WhiteCaneSafetyDay #VisuallyImpaired #PedestrianSafety #AccessibilityMatters #InclusionForAll #BlindAwareness #MobilityRights

🎁 Adopt a Family this Holiday Season with Miracles for Kids! 🎁 This holiday season, make a lasting impact by adopting a family of Miracles for Kids! As a business or business owner, you have the opportunity to gather your team, colleagues, or community to bring the joy of the season to families in need. Ensure family members have a gift to open, and help provide a special holiday season. 💡 How It Works: Register to adopt a family by contacting Beth Hofeldt at [email protected] or call Beth at 714-705-4541 As an individual or get involved with your company, you can adopt up to 3 families. Larger entities can adopt up to 5 families. Receive a family profile with their interests & needs to guide your shopping. You may either deliver gifts and fresh food to local families on December 9th or ship your gifts directly. ✨ Make a Difference: Kindly purchase gifts (min. $25 value per person), provide wrapping supplies, and submit receipts. It’s that easy! For most of these families these are the only gifts they will receive this holiday season, so your gift goes a long way! Thank you for helping to spread holiday cheer to those who need it most this year! For more details, check out the FAQs or contact Beth Hofeldt for more information. Let's come together and make miracles happen this holiday season! 💫 #MiraclesForKids #HolidayGiving #AdoptAFamily #360Miracle #GiveBack #BusinessWithPurpose

The holiday season is about giving, and here's a meaningful way to make a difference: While you're checking off your gift list, consider adding something special for a teen in foster care. Why teens? They're often overlooked during holiday gift drives, but they need our support just as much. Think headphones, hoodies, gift cards, backpacks, or journals - items that can help them feel seen and valued. Every gift sends a powerful message: "You matter. You're not forgotten." Want to help? Write "gift list" in the comments of this reel to receive the list or contact your local foster care organization. Let's show these amazing young people they're part of our community. ♥️ #FosterCare #GivingBack #HolidayGiving #CommunitySupport #FosterTeens #MakeADifference https://lnkd.in/esETJMvf

🚀 **Exciting News!** 🚀 I am proud to announce the launch of Rolling With Dads, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and celebrating fathers everywhere! When I began my fatherhood journey, I found myself in unfamiliar territory without the necessary resources, support, and community that would help me become a better father to my son. These challenges inspired the creation of Rolling With Dads. I established this nonprofit to have a significant impact on fathers so they never feel alone or unprepared to take on parenthood. Instead, they should feel empowered and capable of building strong child bonds, be exceptional caregivers, and have a community of dads to lean on when they need support the most. Created by dads, for dads, to enrich and strengthen the families in our communities. Our work aims to: -Support: Build a strong, understanding community for dads. -Educate: Provide expert-led workshops/clinics, and expert advice on parenting, health, and wellness. -Inspire: Share powerful stories from dads around the world. Visit our website, www.rollingwithdads.org to learn more about our mission and the programs we offer to support dads through their parenting journey. Join us in honoring the vital role of fathers. Your support can make a world of difference! If you'd like to partner or collaborate around any of our initiatives or events please reach out, we're actively looking for sponsors/partners that have shared brand values. #RollingWithDads #EmpowerDads #Fatherhood #Nonprofit #Community

DYK: "Family members, friends, and the community play a crucial role in empowering individuals with Down syndrome to be effective self-advocates!" (North Carolina Down Syndrome Alliance). During Down syndrome Awareness Month, we're highlighting opportunities to be a part of that community by highlighting organizations who support individuals with Down syndrome. 🔹 L'Arche North Carolina is an "inclusive community in formation where adults with and without intellectual disabilities share life and friendships." Opportunities to volunteer include facilitating game nights, supporting cooking classes and more  --> https://lnkd.in/eTYn4N3R 🔸Miracle League of the Triangle creates "positive life experiences for children and adults with special needs and for their families through baseball." When you volunteer with them, you can help athletes play baseball to the best of their ability, even if you don't have experience with the game yourself! --> https://lnkd.in/enBTzmCd #volunteering #volunteeropportunities #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth