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I’m feeling the unrelenting devastation of Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC and throughout the region, and accelerating impacts of climate change. So right now, I’m taking Mr. Rogers’ advice to “look for the helpers,” and working to be a helper myself. That comes easily to me when I am working with my own nonprofit clients, a little harder when thinking about a disaster across the country. But disaster relief experts say the best help is simple (and familiar). Donate Now. Can you join me in sending a donation to the groups below? If you're a nonprofit professional, can you encourage your network to support these and other organizations in the region? Great organizations are helping people with food, shelter and resources: Mutual aid nonprofit BeLoved Asheville - https://lnkd.in/gJmvPuFk Feeding the Carolinas - https://lnkd.in/gwi9jMdP MANNA FoodBank - https://lnkd.in/gv3tivVu   And those helping pets: Forsyth Humane Society - https://forsythhumane.org/ - is caring for 100 animals evacuated from Asheville Humane Society - https://lnkd.in/g3CEFwA7. They are both in need. Brother Wolf Animal Shelter - https://www.bwar.org/ was able to save all their animals but lost everything in the devastating floods. These are just a fraction of the dozens of effective nonprofits working on the ground. And let me know, what other disaster relief organizations are you supporting? #hurricanehelene #disasterrelief #givelocal #nonprofits

Building Better Communities—what does that mean, exactly? To me, it is seeing this: our employee-owners came together to select the organizations we wanted to support, and our clients and friends helped determine how our support would be distributed. The best part is that these three organizations now have more resources to serve their communities.

Giving thanks through generosity. Check out this quote: “You don’t become generous by accident. Like with finances, fitness, or your career, you need a real vision and strategy to succeed. To be clear, we do need boundaries and to be centered. If we do this well, we can all become a powerful, collective force for good. But without a plan, we won’t be centered. The plan of action is what keeps us healthy and focused.” I love the idea of planning generosity. Being intentional about it. We are all busy making lists of what we need to buy for Thanksgiving dinner and what we need to buy for Christmas gifs. What if we make a list of what we need to do to live a generous life? What if we plan for it? I have a strong feeling we (and I include me in this, for sure) will do better than how we are currently doing it. Being intentional about stewarding treasure? Read Faith Driven Investor. Talk to my friends at Arkos Global Advisors, Trevor Harris and Jeff Thomas; Talk to my friends at Blue Trust, Blake Mankin, CFP® and Derek V. Irish, CFP®, CWS®, CKA®; Talk to my friend Trey Little at National Christian Foundation Houston. Happy Thanksgiving! #halftime #halftimehouston #faithdrivenmovements

In our daily lives, access to showers and hygiene items is something many of us take for granted. For the homeless, however, these basic necessities can be hard to come by. Project Outpour is making a significant impact by providing the homeless community with the opportunity to take showers and access hygiene items. This simple act can restore dignity, promote health, and offer a sense of normalcy. Statistics show that on any given night, more than 550,000 people in the United States experience homelessness. Hygiene is not just a matter of comfort; it's essential for health and well-being. By supporting Project Outpour we are helping to bridge this critical gap. Join us in making a difference. #SupportTheHomeless #ProjectOutPour #DignityForAll #EndHomelessness #HealthAndHygiene #CommunityCare For more information on how you can help, visit www.projectoutpour.org Let's come together to ensure that everyone has access to these basic human needs.

Not everyone is cut out for a life of service. Be it a calling or a gift, a life devoted to helping others is nothing short of remarkable. For WRUS senior Delaney Kimble, pursuing a future in emergency services is not only a path, it’s a passion. Read more about Delaney's plans with fire rescue in our latest blog here: https://lnkd.in/eyzjvB4D

"🚨 Modern Slavery: It's Closer Than You Think 🚨 Today's headlines are a stark reminder: Human Trafficking and Modern slavery takes many forms, even in our own backyard. 🌊 Take Action: Support the Slavery at Sea campaign 👥 Delivered by: SOHTIS, Stella Maris Org, and The Fishermen's Mission 🎯 Goal: Combat human trafficking in maritime industries Get involved: https://lnkd.in/egdywWXC. Human trafficking isn't just a distant problem—it's happening all around us. #EndModernSlavery #SlaveryAtSea #HumanTraffickingAwareness"

The Freemasons as an organization are not meant to protect their members from investigation into criminal activities. If Freemasonry is a fraternal organization that emphasizes moral and ethical behavior, personal development, and charitable work. While Freemasons are bound by a sense of brotherhood and mutual support, they are also expected to uphold the law and maintain high ethical standards. so why Ashcroft and Rami Ranger are protecting criminals Sudhir Sharmas from investigation If a member is involved in criminal activities, they are not exempt from legal accountability, and the organization is not supposed to shield them from investigation or prosecution. In fact, many Masonic constitutions emphasize that members must obey the laws of the land. Any attempt to use the organization to evade justice would be a serious violation of Masonic principles.

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I wrote a blog! It would be great if you could check it out! We had a great interview with Banner Elk Fire Department. You can find the full interview at the end of the blog. https://lnkd.in/e-ZMwtfT