Ingevity’s Post

Have you ever felt like something was missing from you life? Perhaps you’ve recently realized you are so engrossed in your life and how well you are doing you missed seeing how someone close to you was struggling. Or maybe you have a teenager and are remembering how hard it was growing into the person you are today. If anyone of this resonates considering volunteering and giving back to your community. #volunteer #community #givingback #supportingyouth #youthempowerment #youthleadership #mentoring

We are SO grateful for our community partners. These partnerships are vital in the success of our mission at Crop & Kettle. Here are 5 ways that community partnerships make us better: 1.) Shared Knowledge - Community Partnerships grant us a richer depth of experience and wisdom with fresh perspectives. 2.) Shared Resources - They bridge the gaps of our independent organizations. 3.) Building Relationships - We love both connecting our partners and being connected by our partners to others through each of our respective networks! 4.) New Opportunities - When relationships are built, new opportunities develop through each other's networks. 5.) Greater Resilience - We're better together! These partnership provide us opportunities to support one another through change and challenges. We thank God for all of the incredible community partners we've had over the years. #CropAndKettle #cropandkettlepa #culinaryprogram #nonprofitorgs #pittsburghnonprofit #community #communitypartners #communitymatters #bettertogether #communitypartnerships #workforcedevelopment #socialdevelopment #culinarytraining #culinaryprograms #lifeskills #jobtraining #beavercountypa #newbrightonpa #aliquippapa #beaverpa #sewickeypa #easternohio #pghpa

18th July, Mandela Day, people should be encouraged to dedicate 67 minutes to community service, honoring Nelson Mandela's 67 years of public service. Some specific ways individuals can give back to their communities: 1. Help at Local Shelters: Spend time assisting at homeless shelters or food banks. This could involve preparing and serving meals, organizing donations, or simply providing company to those in need. 2. Community Clean-Up Drives: Organize or join efforts to clean parks, streets, lakes or beaches. This helps create a cleaner, safer environment and fosters community spirit. 3.Educational Support: Volunteer at local schools or libraries. Offer tutoring services, read to children, or help organize educational events. 4. Visit the Elderly: Spend time with elderly people in nursing homes or in your neighborhood or Old age homes.Engage in conversations, help with chores, or organize a small event to brighten their day. Giving back to your community is indeed important. It fosters a sense of connection, helps to improve the quality of life for others, and can provide personal fulfillment. Contributing time, resources, or expertise can strengthen community bonds, support local initiatives, and create a more supportive and resilient environment. Whether through volunteering, supporting local businesses, or participating in community events, every effort can make a significant impact towards Equality. #DEI#Equality#CommunityService# volunteering #Community bond#Connections#improvedquality of life#personalgoals#fulfillment#gratitude #givingback#peace #buildequalsociety#beautifulsafespaces

Alicia served at Horizon House last winter to ensure homeless neighbors were served a hot meal. Listen in to what she wishes she would have known beforehand! Volunteering is good for the soul and a recommended action step inside #BeWellAtWorkBook. See action step #S16. DO IT NOW - ACTION STEPS 1. #CREATE. The perfect volunteer opportunity to get people involved with the project. Find your teams passion, and align that with philanthropic opportunities. 2. #RECOGNIZE. Express your gratitude and success with the volunteer efforts. Regularly recognize and appreciate the contributions of volunteers to reinforce positive behaviors and foster a culture of appreciation. (Thank them for freezing their toes off for the good of humankind) 3. #ENGAGE. Tell your team why you created this opportunity/group. Make sure to include members, #champions, leaders, and #allies in this communication. Teamwork makes the dream work! #HorizonHouse #homelessneighbors #volunteer #donations #communityservice #loveyourneighbors We are one humanity. #Peace #Love Connect@JoinPeakMind.com for more tips and tricks to create a thriving and excelling workplace culture. https://lnkd.in/gUHE-ihx If you feel like donating (dry) socks, pants or water to Indianapolis homeless neighbors.

🌍 Engaging volunteers in rural areas can be challenging due to limited resources + geographical distances. 💪 However, with the right approach, these efforts can lead to impactful community development! ✏️ Discover MAVA's 6 practical strategies to effectively recruit, engage, and retain rural volunteers! Posted in partnership with MAVA - Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement https://hubs.li/Q02QDycl0 #volunteermanagement #volunteermanager #volunteerleader #nonprofit #nonprofitmanagement #nonprofitleader #volunteerism #volunteerleadership #nonprofitorganization #volunteerism

Every year, King & Spalding reflects on how its pro-bono work has impacted individuals, communities and philanthropy. Please take a look at the King & Spalding Citizenship Report below. #aacctexas #aussiemates #probono #kslaw #reachingout #yearinreview Melissa Zajic I Jackie Y. I Darren Gardner

You don't have to wait to begin creating the future of housing that you want to see! Youth housing advocates like Armando Parrish show us how we can strive to build a more equitable and supportive housing landscape. His nonprofit, Project Lorenzo, is working to create Hope Haven, a tiny home community for homeless transitional housing. Hear his team's vision in our latest conversation: #housingadvocacy #tinyhome #3dprintedhome #supportivehousing #yimby #homelesshousing #housingfirst

HomeClub looks at hundreds of articles every day. We choose the best ones to share with our readers. This gives you a quick look at what's happening in the home improvement industry. The article below is one we picked. Community revitalization efforts can have a profound impact on local residents, fostering a sense of belonging and improving quality of life. Lowe's Foundation Hometowns program exemplifies this by awarding $10 million in grants to 100 nonprofits across the United States, as reported by Lowe's Companies, Inc.'s newsroom. These grants will fund diverse projects, from building tiny homes for veterans in South Dakota to creating a community garden in Detroit. By supporting initiatives that address specific local needs, Lowe's is not only improving physical spaces but also strengthening community bonds and providing essential services to vulnerable populations. This commitment to community development demonstrates the power of corporate social responsibility in creating lasting positive change. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dPQmdbTD Visit our website for more updates: https://hghomeclub.com/ #LowesHometowns #CommunityRevitalization #NonprofitSupport #CorporateSocialResponsibility #HGHomeclub

The "Community Closet on Wheels" initiative, spearheaded by Daiyzah Glenn, exemplifies innovative outreach to address the urgent needs of the homeless population in Atlanta, Georgia. This project transforms a cargo van into a mobile closet that delivers essential items such as clothing and hygiene products directly to those in need, at no charge. These pop-up shops not only provide necessities but also promote dignity and foster community connections. More than a mere transportation tool, the "Community Closet on Wheels" stands as a symbol of compassion and a catalyst for community-driven change. It showcases the profound impact of combining practical solutions with heartfelt engagement and steadfast support. Significantly, the Pollination Project's seed grant has been instrumental in the project's inception. It facilitated crucial early developments, including the project's formal incorporation and attainment of 501(c)(3) status, enhancing its credibility and broadening its donor base. Additionally, the grant has expanded networking opportunities with organizations aligned in mission, thereby amplifying the project's ability to serve effectively. This initial funding has been vital, acting as a springboard that has allowed "Community Closet on Wheels" to secure broader attention and support, ultimately enabling it to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Atlanta's homeless individuals. Read more https://lnkd.in/dVjX25Us #philanthropy #grantmaking #grants #heartivism #changemakers #activism #nonprofit #volunteer #dignity #compassion #community #realchange

#TBT The post that gets the most reads, year in and year out... "In a past blog, nonprofit leader Vu Le wondered if nonprofits and philanthropy have become the “white moderates” that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. warned about in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail. Le called out fundraising practices “centered entirely on making donors who are mostly white feel good about themselves” as one example of white-moderate behavior. His line of questioning also is meaningful for fundraising’s cousin: volunteerism. Time is a precious commodity. Its perceived scarcity has led many of us in the volunteer field to highlight feel-good stories to appeal to volunteers. Volunteering is good for your health! It promotes loyalty from employee volunteers! It gives nonprofits much-needed labor! Yet volunteerism can reinforce patterns of power and privilege (whites or people of means as volunteers, and communities of color or those without means as recipients) if we are not thoughtful about its design." Read the full blog... https://lnkd.in/gPGGg7H #volunteercommons #power #nonprofit #volunteermanagement