Coastal Credit Union Community Impact & Foundation’s Post

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It is the last day of #FairHousingMonth. Thank you to all the great FHIPs, FHAPs, nonprofits, and other organizations that hosted events throughout the month of April. I want to leave this year’s Fair Housing Month with a challenge: 1. If you have not, then go read ‘The Color of Law,’ written by Richard Rothstein. Rothstein argues with detailed examples how segregation in America is the result of explicit government policies at the local, state, and federal levels. In sum, de facto segregation is a myth. Those governmental policies continue to harm our cities today. 2. If you have not, then go read ‘Just Action,’ written by Richard and Leah Rothstein. Just Action describes how we begin to undo those harmful policies today. Fair Housing Month may be ending, but the work continues…

Community arts funding is essential!

At Seymore du Toit & Basson, we believe in giving back. We accomplish this by supporting local initiatives like Komati Care Centre and the Greater Rape Intervention Project. Our goal is to make a positive difference in our communities. Learn about our community involvement here: https://lnkd.in/dGZrQWZ2 ?utm_source=social+media&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=august_2023&utm_term=Aug_2023

#AusMumBlog "Being able to support my children and their community!" - Lily Grubb of The Little Grubbs Orchard Foundation Ltd when asked what has been the best thing about starting her own business Read more: https://lnkd.in/g78t9fRp #AusMum23 #blogfeature #blogpostoftheday

TOMORROW MORNING (SATURDAY MARCH 2ND) at 9:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Phoenix will be cleaning up the community once again! For this Community Clean-Up (PHX) our volunteers will be meeting in the parking lot located at 2302 W Northern Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85021 NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. Volunteering as a means to help conserve and protect the environment has a lot of upsides. Of course, the first is that you’ll be taking care of our planet, and it badly needs a little love given the myriad ways in which we’ve become adept at destroying it. But beyond that, volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and pull yourself out of the blues that sometimes accompany caring a lot about something important – especially if you feel alone in your endeavors. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping the community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gG-B6Vc4 #TeamWhoIAm_Phoenix

In 2023, the Community Foundation awarded more than $7 million in grants and scholarships. This funding, and the work it enables, is built on two of the core pillars of the Community Foundation's strategic work: to build community resilience, and to advance social and economic mobility for all of Northern Virginia's residents. You can read a few examples of how our 2023 CIF grantees are changing lives here: https://lnkd.in/ep74uBKz

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SATURDAY MORNING (MARCH 2ND) at 9:30 AM our amazing Who I Am Foundation volunteers in #Phoenix will be cleaning up the community once again! For this Community Clean-Up (PHX) our volunteers will be meeting in the Burger King parking lot located at 2755 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 NO OPEN-TOED SHOES Cleaning up loose trash is one of the best ways to pitch in for your community and the environment. Volunteering as a means to help conserve and protect the environment has a lot of upsides. Of course, the first is that you’ll be taking care of our planet, and it badly needs a little love given the myriad ways in which we’ve become adept at destroying it. But beyond that, volunteering for a cause you care about is a great way to meet like-minded people, make friends, and pull yourself out of the blues that sometimes accompany caring a lot about something important – especially if you feel alone in your endeavors. None of us like the sight of litter. Litter spoils the look of where we live but that’s not the only reason for picking up litter. There are a number of benefits from picking up litter that you may not have considered before. Volunteer-led projects such as these are one of the quickest, simplest, and least expensive ways to inspire more community spirit and civic action. A visually appealing community increases property values, attracts businesses, and improves the neighborhood's image. Beauty is one of the three most influential factors in community attachment, which means loyalty, to your particular town or city. Some research even shows that a nice-looking neighborhood promotes good behavior. Join us in keeping the community clean! For more information: https://lnkd.in/gG-B6Vc4 #TeamWhoIAm_Phoenix