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Christmas can be a difficult time for many of our residents, as it often brings additional financial and emotional stress. The pressure of covering extra costs, looking after themselves, or making the holiday special for their family—especially if they have any children—can feel overwhelming. Some may even find this season to be a triggering time due to past experiences or isolation. With this in mind, we are committed to making this holiday season a joyful and supportive time for all our current residents and outreach clients in the community through our Christmas Appeal. Donations will be used to cover various holiday needs, including: ● Christmas Gifts: Providing personalised presents for residents and their children/grandchildren to make them feel valued and remembered during this special time. ● Kai: Offering a festive meal to bring everyone together, alleviating the pressure of preparing a holiday feast. ● Wellness and Self-Care Packages: Many of our residents prioritise their families and often neglect their own well-being. Self-care packages, including items like hygiene products and self care tools, could encourage them to take care of themselves during this busy time. ● Social and Recreational Activities: Organising outings or inhouse events that fosters whanaungatanga, reduces isolation, and offers a chance to create joyful memories during what can otherwise be a difficult period. The contributions will help us create a holiday season that not only brings smiles but also provides much-needed relief and support to our residents who need it most. You can donate through our website wwh.org.nz/support-us Or directly to our account: Wellington Women’s House 03-0578-0919195-001 Please make your donation with the reference ‘Xmas Appeal’ Use your last name as the code to appear on our bank statement, then email your details to us at [email protected] and we can send you a receipt. It would be amazing if you could send your support by Thursday the 9th of December to give us time to get these generous donations where they need to be before the holidays.

At Habitat our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Every year a week is set aside to recognize NZ’s volunteers, enabling a public and nationally promoted space where volunteers are acknowledged for their immense contribution to our society. Through the publicity this week generates, it is hoped that the value and need for this contribution will inspire others. Every time I sit down and think about how to articulate how much we as Habitat staff value our volunteers, it is hard to capture. This is for two reasons. Firstly, as is commonly understood, it is difficult to convey our deepest feelings through words on a page. Secondly, we know that genuine love and appreciation is best articulated and felt through a consistent feeling of warmth and connection through day-to-day interactions. In these terms, I equate Volunteer Week to Valentine’s Day. It is good to have a day that in some ways demands of us a public expression of our feelings. However, the true knowing that you have someone’s love and appreciation is felt through those smaller, consistent and more natural daily connections. As a staff member, working every day with people who give so much of themselves to the service of others, I know that our volunteers form the foundation of our working culture, and that by their presence, they give our lives and work a greater impetus. While our charity and those we seek to serve benefit greatly from this service, as humans so do we. Volunteers genuinely inspire us to do more. We understand that what drives our volunteers is both a connection to Habitat’s mission, but also that people are connected within our mutual workspace. It is my hope that at Habitat we help create a place where their work has meaning, and that they feel comfortable, cherished and inspired. As a team of staff and volunteers we are one when it comes to delivering our charitable work. We are also responsible as one in creating an environment where we all feel appreciated, and we all feel loved. Watch the full video here https://lnkd.in/gG2RJ8HT

Christmas is coming: two opportunities for charities: With less than 100 days to go before Santa visits, here’s some Christmas-related news of two different types of opportunity for good causes.

This year we have decided to spend our £600 corporate Christmas card budget on making a real difference for struggling families in our community. Help us double our impact by donating just a small amount and marking your donation - "Inspired by TBLA" https://lnkd.in/egA6CBRg Triple Bottom Line Accounting is part of the “Good for Good” initiative facilitated by the Norfolk Community Foundation. This initiative links businesses and charities across Norfolk for lasting community impact. One of the six Good for Good projects is Nourishing Norfolk, which funds food hubs that bring a little extra joy to those who need it most. You may already be aware of your local food hubs, but if you aren’t, you may not know that food hubs like these support thousands of people near you to access affordable food and essentials. Nourishing Norfolk is asking local businesses to help each Nourishing Norfolk Food hub get a crate of Christmas goodies for its members. A stocked Christmas crate will cost less than £5 per family and include gravy, stuffing, and mince pies. Our contribution will help us provide 120 special Christmas hampers ensuring families enjoy a festive meal together, even during difficult times. A simple gift like this can mean the world to someone—a warm meal, a treat to share, and a reminder that their community cares.  Every donation, big or small, makes a significant impact and will help bring a little magic to families who might otherwise go without this Christmas. If any of our clients, suppliers or partners want to add to our contribution, you can donate to the Nourishing Norfolk Christmas appeal by clicking here. If you label your donation “Inspired by TBLA”, we can track our wider social impact.  https://lnkd.in/egA6CBRg We value your opinion. Tell us how you feel about swapping a corporate Christmas card for a social impact. Is this a good idea, or could we do something better? We are open to your ideas for Christmas 2025. Please share your thoughts and suggestions with us by return email or via your account manager. #nourishingnorfolk #goodforgood #socialimpact Grace Appleby Robert Hall Tatiana Blana ACCA Dr Peter Ellington Richard Newell Claire Atkinson Sophie Berry

Exciting news! 🌟 Our April newsletter is here with BIG updates. Plus, don't miss our exclusive April t-shirt—available now! Every purchase supports our mission. Read the newsletter and shop up2Him.org today! https://conta.cc/3TDuHfn #up2Him #changinglivesfound #nonprofit #newsletter

📬✨ Spread some holiday cheer for Christmas Card Day! Celebrate with these awesome content ideas. Let’s make this season a little brighter, one card at a time! 🎄❤️ #ChristmasCardDay #SeasonOfGiving #HolidayCheer 
🎄Recommend local shops or markets that offer unique, handmade Christmas cards. Highlight any that support local artists or charities, encouraging followers to shop local this season.
 🎄Share a heartwarming quote about the joy of giving or the spirit of connection during the holidays, such as "Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts." 🎄Post a photo of your team signing holiday cards for clients, with a caption about the importance of adding a personal touch to your work.
 🎄Share a positive review where clients mention feeling valued or personally cared for, relating it to the importance of personal connections – like a thoughtful Christmas card. 🎄Highlight a charity that sends holiday cards to people who may not receive any otherwise. Encourage followers to get involved by sending their own cards or donating to support the cause. 🎄Feature a cozy, festive property, perhaps decorated for the season, that feels like the perfect place for holiday gatherings and card-sending traditions.

Reflecting on the Spirit of Thanksgiving. With half of our colleagues being US-based, Thanksgiving is a holiday very much within our collective consciousness at iM Global Partner. A break from the usual routine to spend time with family and friends and, of course, to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together. But we understand it’s also more than just a holiday - it’s a time to reflect, express gratitude for all that we have, and also for the opportunities that we have to make a difference. This year, my usual trip to our Walnut Creek office happily coincided with our office activity to pack Thanksgiving food boxes for SHELTER, Inc., an organisation dedicated to helping families rebuild their lives by providing a home, resources, and the skills needed to live the lives they deserve. These boxes were donated by Shelter to families who would not otherwise be able to afford a Thanksgiving dinner, ensuring that they could celebrate the holiday. Organised by Laura White and Alicia Sasuga (thank you both!), the office was transformed into a lively makeshift market, as workstations were laden with different food items, which we carefully placed in the boxes. With each box that we filled, we handwrote a short note to wish the recipient families a Happy Thanksgiving and reflected on how easy it is to take for granted all that we have. To quote Helen Keller “𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘧𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴”, this feels particularly apt when I think about that afternoon. By taking just an hour or so out of our day, we were able to bring comfort and cheer to others going through a difficult time. As you can see from the photos below, it also brought happiness and cheer to each of us. With the Thanksgiving holiday now behind us, and Christmas ahead, I hope that we all continue to carry this spirit with us—not just during the holiday season but throughout the year— finding ways to ‘bring cheer to others’ and make a positive difference in the lives of those around us. #ActOfGiving #Charity #Philanthropy #Kindness #PeoplePerformance

Thanksgiving is the best time to focus on gratitude and connect with the people who matter most.  Here are 5 quick facts about the holiday:   1. It began in 1621 with the Pilgrims and Wampanoag celebrating their first harvest.   2. On this day families share what they’re thankful for before the meal.   3. Many give back by volunteering or donating to those in need.   4. It’s about gathering with loved ones, whether at family dinners or Friendsgiving. 5. Breaking the wishbone adds a playful tradition of hope for the future.  More so, Thanksgiving reminds us that gratitude isn’t just for one day — it can brighten our everyday lives. By noticing the little things, saying a heartfelt “thank you,” or jotting down what we’re grateful for, we focus on what truly matters. Gratitude may seem small, but its impact is powerful.  😊  What are you thankful for today?