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It Takes a Village: Using Peer-to-Peer to End Homelessness

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People often ask, “What’s the best way to end homelessness?” If you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need to be convinced that fighting poverty and homelessness is worthwhile. You don’t have to educate your supporters on your own. How to Host a Peer-to-Peer Fundraiser to End Homelessness.

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The Value of Volunteers

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It's National Volunteer Week! Fun fact, each year about 62 million Americans volunteer at their local schools, with NGOs, with disaster preparedness and response groups, and community centers and homeless shelters. Fun question: Which president signed the proclamation that established National Volunteer Week?

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Resources to Help Those Impacted By Hurricane Ian

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Brevard Homeless Coalition The lead agency for the Continuum of Care and management of homelessness in Brevard County. earntolearnfl.org Friends of Foster Children Forever Providing foster children in Southwest Florida with targeted educational and enrichment opportunities to allow each child to fulfill his/her potential.

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22 Statistics About #GivingTuesday Donors Worldwide

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5) The causes that donors give to on GivingTuesday: Hunger and homelessness – 13%. Education and literacy – 5%. 14) 96% regularly vote in local and national elections and 37% donate to political campaigns. Latin America and the Caribbean – 9%. Health and wellness (physical and mental) – 12%.

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February 11 is National 2-1-1 Day

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February 11th is National 2-1-1 Day. In fact, our 2-1-1 customers, along with our customers in the general information and referral business, elder care, homeless management, education, and disaster relief sectors support clients and resources in more than 14,000 cities and towns across the United States.

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[ASK AN EXPERT] Can I Apply Simultaneously For A Corporate Grant And Sponsorship?

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At one point in time, enacting their value to address homelessness in your area may translate to grants to homeless shelters. They may be looking for employee education and enrichment options with which your staff may offer expertise. At another point in time, it may translate to work development programs.

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82 Fundraising and Social Media Stats for Nonprofits

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Religious organizations (-3.9%) and educational organizations (-3.7%) experienced the largest drop in giving ( Giving USA Report ). Donating money has increased in 2017 among those donors from developed nations (from 40% in 2016 to 42%), but has declined among developing countries (from 25% in 2016 to 24%). billion USD to charity.

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