Friends of Johnson County Library的动态

On this Giving Tuesday, we're thrilled to share that the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation has awarded 77 grants to rural libraries across the U.S.!??? This year, we’re especially honored to support 10 libraries in North Carolina and Georgia affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These libraries were identified through a partnership with the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. With this funding, they can rebuild collections, expand programming, and continue serving as vital community hubs for recovery and connection. Since 2012, we've committed over $1 million to rural libraries, enhancing access to children's and young adult collections. Our mission is to strengthen families and communities, and rural libraries play a crucial role in that vision. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/gDF4wdWQ Midwest Tape, LLC hoopla Digital #GivingTuesday #RuralLibraries #CommunitySupport #JHEJFoundation

?? As National Library Week winds down, I'd like to give a huge shoutout to all the dedicated librarians out there! While the headlines have been buzzing with news of book bans – it's crucial to take a moment to appreciate the invaluable role librarians play in our communities. ?? People often question the relevance of libraries in today's digital age, but what they might not realize is that libraries offer so much more than just books. They're vibrant community hubs, bridging the digital divide, providing meals for children, hosting enriching programs, and connecting individuals with essential services like healthcare and housing assistance – we even offer tax support! ?? Personally, I find so much joy in supporting these incredible people and creating welcoming spaces where all this magic gets to happen. ?? So no, Libraries are not about the books, or rather they're not JUST about the books. They're about fostering connections, empowering communities, and meeting the diverse needs of the people they serve. Here's to celebrating libraries for the invaluable resources they are and to all the people supporting them! #NationalLibraryWeek #LibrariesRock #LibraryLove #Community #CapitalProjectManager #LibrariansRock #WelcomingSpaces??

Using Technology to Provide Gifts for Children: Connecting Caseworkers, Churches, and Businesses for a Greater Purpose ?

Exciting news for Tribal communities! The FCC has launched the Tribal Library E-Rate Advocacy Program (T-LEAP) to provide year-round, personalized assistance for Tribal libraries navigating the E-Rate application process. This program is a major step forward in enhancing internet access, supporting educational opportunities, and fostering digital equity in Tribal communities. T-LEAP builds on the FCC’s efforts to expand eligibility for E-Rate support, including the 2023 expansion to Tribal College and University libraries serving as public libraries. Why it matters: Reliable internet access is critical for Tribal housing initiatives, community development, and education. - #TribalLibraries #NAIHC #NativeCommunities

In 2024 StreetBoxPHL partnered with the Design Advocacy Group to champion ROW Reform Opportunities.? We worked with the Community Design Collaborative to help community across Philly design safe, and equitable spaces.? Our ROW Roundtables engaged over 350 stewards, teaching them about paving, funding, and place making. Help us build more capacity to create meaningful change in the most public of public realms. On this Giving Tuesday, don't forget to help grow the tools available to transform our streets. https://lnkd.in/ektUNYUd

At every turn, we infuse our actions with purpose and compassion, aiming to deeply impact lives and improve our communities. Here’s how we’re making a lasting difference, and how you can be a part of it: 1?? Custom "Gifted" Kits: Imagine moving into a new house and having Welcome, Hygiene, and Cleaning kits ready for you, making it feel like a home from day one. 2?? Community Events: Picture a community where people gather, share, and celebrate together, fostering a sense of unity and joy. 3?? Educational Scholarships: Think about the ambitious students whose dreams we support with scholarships, empowering them to achieve their academic goals and uplift their communities. 4?? Grand Openings: Each new housing project is not just a building; it’s a celebration of progress and new possibilities for families and individuals. 5?? Strategic Partnerships: Our collaborations with other organizations magnify our efforts, extending our reach and deepening our community engagement. Your involvement is key to our success. Join us in supporting and uplifting San Diego’s affordable housing communities. Together, we can create spaces where everyone can thrive. ?? https://lnkd.in/eN22Dg8q #AllgireFoundation #Community #GivingBack #GetInvolved #PayItForward #Volunteer #SanDiego

Delina Biniam, our valued former Organizing and Outreach Coordinator, discusses one the wins achieved this short legislative session, Fulfilling Funding for Early Literacy. ?? In the 2023 legislative session, the Oregon legislature passed HB 3198 or the Early Literacy Success Initiative as a result of the disheartening data that shows that only 29% of fourth grade students are reading at grade level. The Early Literacy Success Initiative’s purpose is to: - Increase early literacy for youth from birth to third grade - Remove disparities and barriers - Provide more support and accessibility for parents who may want more literacy support for their children This bill was brought back this short session because the legislature still needed to approve the funding for some of the literacy support programs. The total funding approved this session through HB 3198 was $19.43M, with $9.43M going to the Department of Early Learning and Care to support their birth through five plan and $10M allocated to community and tribal grants. Applicants for the grants can start seeing these funds between now and June. We need your help to support future legislative advocacy in literacy, which will contribute to our ambitious goal of making Oregon a top 15 state for child well-being by 2030. Donate to our “15 by 30” campaign today! --> https://buff.ly/47TKpZ6 ?? - - - #ourchildrenoregon #childrensagenda #pnw #pnwkids #pnwfamily #oregon #portland #pdx #pacificnorthwest #oregoncoast #portlandoregon #everychildmatters #progessnotperfection #childrenshealth #literacy #earlychildhood #education #educationmatters #salemoregon #bendoregon #corvallis #policy #advocacy #students #kidscount

Next week, the whole world will come together to celebrate generosity on Giving Tuesday! With the support of individuals like you, MA Appleseed fights to ensure all Bay Staters can exercise their legal rights, build pathways out of poverty and crisis, and thrive. Your contributions have powered essential campaigns and projects, including: ?? The Mass Speaks Coalition:?Co-leading efforts to?eliminate language barriers at state agencies so immigrant and limited English proficient residents can weather economic emergencies, care for their children, address health problems, and stay housed. ?? Racial and Gender Equity in Schools:?Uplifting the experiences of Black and brown girls in Massachusetts classrooms and increasing pressure to address racial and gender-based discrimination through community-led research and legislative advocacy. ?? The Homeless Youth Handbook:?Providing Massachusetts-specific, know-your-rights information across 20 issue areas to help youth and young adults understand their legal rights and options, make informed decisions, and build safe, stable futures. Help us reach our goal early!?On #GivingTuesday, we're working to secure?10 new monthly donors?to fuel our initiatives throughout the entire year. Your monthly gift, regardless of size, helps?disrupt long-standing injustices and transform community-grounded research into policy wins. https://lnkd.in/eTB98S_B

? Jumpstart Community Development Grants have two funding streams: Program Support and Operational Support. These grants help organizations who provide programming for kids between the ages of 4-18 in financial need or youth with disabilities between the ages of 4-25. ? ?? For more information: https://loom.ly/_rnemc0 #FuseSocial #RMWB #YMM #SocialProfit #Grants