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Confession: I just realized there's an "I" and the word "unity"? in community ?? Before you judge, hear me out ?? When Gabrielle Hurley reached out to me last week to lead a faculty retreat workshop with Sisters Academy of Baltimore, my middle school alma mater who has a proven track of increasing quality education access to underrepresented girls in Baltimore City, a conversation on community came up. As the wheels turned, I thought about the Christian belief that we all have a role in His mission and gifts meant to serve one another. I took that revelation and ran with it to the workshop. Here's a quick recap of what we discussed ??: ?? Operate in your gifts no matter where you are! You have them for a reason - to honor what makes you unique while empowering others to tap into their gifts for a greater cause ?? Your gifts are not just for you? Remember, every system is a sum of its parts! If you withhold your gifts and abilities from others or yourself, the community at large will not flow at its highest level ??Find the common thread Everything is connected. It’s helpful to figure out the common thread among one another's gifts to meet the shared goal seamlessly These points could benefit anyone seeking to create impact and change. Whether you’re on a mission to create impact professionally, locally, or personally, collectively syncing your gifts with the gifts in the community speaks to the famous African proverb “If you want to fast, go alone. If you want to go further, go together.” How can you use your gifts to generate change in the last half of 2024? In what ways can you lean into community to see that change come to past? #communitybuilding #professionaldevelopment #impactdriven

How I Overcame Challenges to Make a Positive Impact on My Community Join me as I share my experiences of standing up for change and making a difference in my community, from challenging the summer reading program to running for school board. Discover how small actions can create lasting impact and inspire others to get involved. #CommunityImpact #PositiveChange #Inspiration #MakingADifference #CommunityActivism #EmpoweringOthers #ChallengingTheNorm #CommunityEngagement #TakingAction #CreatingLastingChange

For Lillie, Gendel Woods Giving Day is more than just a day of giving. It's a day of giving students the opportunity to grow at The Woods. "Woods Giving Day emphasizes that the generosity of others sustains the institution, showing alumni’s commitment to the success of current and future students." Gendel shared. Read more about what Woods Giving Day means to her! https://lnkd.in/gWCdxJvZ

As we honor #NationalVolunteerMonth, let's recognize the selfless individuals who volunteer their time and talents to support education. Their contributions help create a brighter future for students. Discover how you can become a school volunteer and contribute to your community by reading this article. https://lnkd.in/gY6Umi-U

??Where Impact Begins?? Sometimes, the start of something big feels subtle, a quiet kind of assurance that tells you: "this is the right direction". On Day 1 of Avondale Meadows Middle School's rollout of Bilingual Bridges, Ciara Jones, school principal, sent us a message of gratitude: "I wanted to extend a huge thank you and express my gratitude. Today is Day 1 of our Indiana Learns rollout with Bilingual Bridges, which has been amazing!" In those few words, there's a glimpse of the connection and impact we hope to bring as we partner with communities across Indiana. Because sometimes, in the work that matters most, you're not just laying down plans, you're investing in trust, in hope, in each other. ?? So tell us, what small beginnings are you grateful for today? Drop a comment below and let's honor the power of those early steps. #BilingualBridges #AvondaleMeadows #CommunityImpact #BuildingTrust #EducationalGrowth #StudentSuccess #PartnershipsThatMatter

WEBINAR TODAY at 3:00 PM ET -- "Future of Afterschool for Youth, By Youth". See below for details / To Register - #webinar #youthvoice #youthdevelopment #youthleadership #afterschoolprograms #educators #nonprofits #boysandgirlsclub #today #february2024 #teens

StoicDan is beginning projects to help at-risk students in Central Florida. If you are a facilitator for at-risk students, send suggestions to StoicDan. #stoicism #modernstoicism #selfreliance #philosophy #selfimprovement

#YouthVoiceWeek is finally here! Today's theme is Ensuring access to afterschool programs for all students. What ideas do the young people you work with have to share? #CYESS #Youthempowerment #STEM #civicengagement #Youthvoice

My second article!

Save the date!! GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give. It’s a simple idea: every act of generosity counts, and anyone can contribute toward building the "better and bigger BCA" we all want to see in Southern New England. This year, YOUR giving can help BCA in two areas. #1. Scholarship: We want to see MORE students receiving a Christian Education because it is affordable for their families! #2. Another 15-passenger van for athletics and off-campus experiences because we outgrew the need for only one van. Our goal is to raise $30,000. #GivingTuesday #bcahasheart https://lnkd.in/e_GxgrS9