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The British philosopher John Gray wrote, “We are who we are because of the places in which we grow up, the accents and friends we acquire by chance, the burdens we have not chosen but somehow learn to cope with. Real communities are always local-places in which people have put down roots and are willing to put up with the burdens of living together..." Places, roots, accents, friends, loyalties, caring, burdens & responsibilities. An authentic & organic community is held together by a set of first principles or virtues and values just like a built structure is supported by a firm foundation, by brick and mortar, stone & concrete, by sets of columns & beams etc. In the case of the physical structure, remove the supports and the structure will come tumbling down, collapsing under its own weight into a pile of rubble. The same is true of organic communities which are also like structures, built with effort, care, love and compassion over long spans of time, held in place by the firm supports of human values and the glue of human relationships. Without love, caring and compassion, without commitment, without the willingness to shoulder duties & responsibilities, local communities cannot survive, cannot thrive. Keep up the good work.

Introducing our brand new way to #FightOn: Gift-A-Registration for West Fight On! ?? Now you can spread hope and support by gifting a registration to someone you cherish for this year's West Fight On. Whether they're a survivor, a caregiver or a supporter, this is your chance to make a meaningful difference in their journey. ?? How It Works: 1?? Visit our website and select the "Gift-A-Registration" option after signing in or creating an account. 2?? Choose the number of registrations you'd like to gift. 3?? Spread joy and support to your loved ones! #WestFightOn #GiftARegistration

As a bit of balance to the usual noise. With the ?? Easter school holidays ??looming large, many families find themselves more stretched than usual and a lot of kids end up going hungry. So in the spirit of always looking for the helpers, please do consider (this includes companies) supporting and/or elevating organisations working on the ground to combat this reality as well as support kids in school who are not receiving meals. Some links below, but please do comment with more. ? Magic Breakfast - offers over 200,000 breakfasts every day to children and young people in schools across England and Scotland.? https://lnkd.in/ecGbGcHJ ? FareShare - is a UK national network of charitable food redistributes, made up of 18 independent organisations. They take quality surplus food from across the food industry and deliver it to 8,500+ frontline charities and community groups. This includes school breakfast clubs, elderly people’s lunch clubs, homeless shelters and community cafes.? https://fareshare.org.uk/ ? The Felix Project -? aims to change the fact that millions of people in the UK regularly experience hunger, yet tonnes of surplus fresh food is thrown away every day. The project collects fresh, nutritious food that cannot be sold, and delivers it to schools and charities.? They also run a specific programme in London, alongside The Mayors Fund, to tackle the issue of school holiday shortfalls.? https://lnkd.in/eXVpcmgz? https://lnkd.in/eb3d8BD2 ? Little Village - adding for good measure as they (and most baby banks) are constantly in need to support and donations as they receive an ask for help on average every 45 seconds right now, as 4,3 million children live in poverty in the UK.

Can your organisation help ease the financial pressures facing parents this Christmas by donating to our Toy Appeal? If the answer is a big fat YES then click the link in the post below to find out how you can help ??????

This is the unfortunate truth for independent pharmacies lately, even those who have been in business for 86 years. As an independent pharmacy owner myself, I spend countless hours, including weekends and early mornings, to find innovative ways to keep my pharmacy profitable. The dispensing days of pharmacy are over; we must try to offer additional services, such as compounding, remote patient monitoring, testing and treatment, and collaborating more with physicians to bill for our valuable services. Although the road ahead may be challenging, this is our opportunity as a small business owner and pharmacists to be creative, innovative, and profitable by trying something new. Let's hear what niches your pharmacy has found to be profitable in the comments! ????I'm Claude, and I am an independent pharmacy and multi-business owner who invests in commercial real estate. If you are looking to learn how to invest in commercial real estate, build a successful business, or simply seeking inspiration to pursue your dreams, follow me. Like and share my content to stay updated on valuable insights. I look forward to connecting with you. #commercialrealestate #investing #RxREI #smallbusiness

Not only does Feed the Children help children around the world, but they are headquartered right here in OKC making an impact locally, nationally, and globally. I loved getting to attend the grand opening of the FEED's Partner Market! This new program is based out of our distribution center in Oklahoma City where local partner organizations can shop for the products they need - whether that be food, cleaning items, hygiene, and even books. Did you know that 15% of people live below the poverty line right here in Oklahoma City? With the Partner Market, FEED is working to create measurable, sustained impact, and create a world where no child goes to bed hungry. https://lnkd.in/dpg2Jc35

How has caring impacted your journey as a caregiver? Whether it's providing support to a loved one or volunteering in your community, caring has the power to transform lives. Caregivers, through their selfless dedication and compassion, exemplify this sentiment every day. Their tireless efforts, fueled by love and empathy, make a profound difference in the lives of those they care for. This quote serves as a reminder of the incredible impact caregivers have on the world.

Anchoring Communities in Acts of Kindness: Schools are more than educational institutions; they’re civic centres—places where communities gather, connect, and support each other. Through initiatives like Samara Day, we recently witnessed how schools can lead in building stronger, more connected communities, by living out the Trust's vision of Reach Up, Reach Out. Samara Day was all about encouraging students to give back, performing acts of kindness that made a positive impact locally. It was a day when children came together to practice values that strengthen communities and enhance the locality. When schools lead with compassion, they inspire everyone around them. Here’s how Samara Day helped schools shine as civic centres: Building Empathy and Responsibility: Samara Day empowered students to serve their communities, fostering a lifelong commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility. Read more about the day here: https://loom.ly/5EwhThI Bringing Families and Community Members Together: On Samara Day, parents, teachers, and local organisations joined forces, deepening relationships and showing students the power of community collaboration. Creating a Lasting Impact: The acts of kindness on Samara Day created ripple effects that extended far beyond the classroom, reinforcing the idea that schools are places where communities can unite to make a difference. By championing schools as hubs of kindness, learning, and connection, we’re seeing the full potential of schools as civic centers—strengthening our communities one act of kindness at a time. #civiccenter #connectedcommunity #reachout #reachup #chester #cheshire #winsford # ellesmereport

Back in action! Our Thrive program is buzzing at KIPP Chicago, early learners on a heartwarming book drive, and huge thanks to Child Champions for raising $33,731 in our Hope for the Holidays Campaign. Let's make 2024 a year of progress for education, health, and equity. Check out our January Newsletter and see what we are up to. #chicagokids #cpachicagokids #CPAkids #positiveimpact #communitysupport #communitystrong #newsletter

I hope there's a PDF booklet by Ethena on how to effectively report sexual harassment against your manager to your company's human resources representative manager or without fear of retaliation included in those boxes for your RGMs. #TeamLyders #TacoBell #EffectiveLeadership #HumanResourcesManagement Taco Bell, Yum! Brands, EEOC, Better Business Bureau ????