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Hello Chicagoland Network! As some of you know, I volunteer with PAWS Chicago. They are having Open Houses this month to learn more about volunteering. The first one is this Sunday at the Medical Center. Here is the information. If you are an animal lover, it's a great organization to get involved with! Even if you can't volunteer, please consider PAWS Chicago for your donations and Corporate Matching Programs. PAWS Chicago has a 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. Less than 1% of charities evaluated by Charity Navigator have ever received a 4-star rating consecutively since 2003, indicating that PAWS Chicago outperforms most other charities in America. Charity Navigator is the country’s premier independent charity evaluator, ranking charities based on their efficient use of donor funds. #animalwelfare #pets #petsarefamily #volunteering #volunteers #volunteeropportunity #volunteersmakeadifference #charity #charitysupport #corporategiving #matchinggifts #corporategift

As a business we are proud to support a number of charities, and our partnership with FareShare UK is one incredibly close to our hearts, perhaps now more than ever as it works to strengthen communities across the country. According to the Food Foundation, 23% of households with children reported experiencing food insecurity in 2023, while 88% of charities receiving food from Fareshare saw an increase in demand in 2022. We love hearing how our donations have contributed to the incredibly important work they do in supporting the work of frontline charities and community groups – and are pleased to share our impact report from the last year. In 2023, our Lactalis group of companies in the UK donated a total of 107.9 tonnes of food, received by 1,759 charities and community groups: 🍴 480 working with children and young people 🍴 164 working with people experiencing homelessness 🍴 84 older people’s community groups 🍴 34 supporting asylum seekers and refugees This means over the last seven years, together we have saved more than 600 tonnes of product from waste, helping those in need as well as the environment. And we look forward to working with the team during 2024 as we work towards our next milestone of creating 2 million meals (after we hit the 1 million meal milestone last year!). Find out more about FareShare and all the great work they do at: https://fareshare.org.uk/. #purposeinaction #Lactalis #charity #charitypartner #fundraising #fareshare #update #impactreport

As we celebrate World Heritage Day, let's recognize the tireless efforts of organizations such as the National Trust, working to preserve our valuable past. What actions can we, as individuals and professionals, incorporate to contribute towards heritage protection? Share your thoughts: 1. Donating to heritage-focused charities 2. Volunteering in preservation projects 3. Promoting heritage education and awareness 4. Advocating for heritage-friendly policies in our organizations 5. Others (Please comment) Remember, every effort, no matter how small, can contribute greatly to preserving our shared heritage for future generations.  #WorldHeritageDay #NationalTrust #PreserveOurHeritage

⁉️ I’m often asked, "What exactly is a foundation in the UK?" Our new infographic guide explains everything you need to know - and more! Take a look below 👇

Last week, Alton’s New York office took part in our Pledge 1% volunteer day initiative, once again teaming up with West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) in Manhattan to help alleviate hunger in the city.    WSCAH’s crucial work ensures all New Yorkers have access with dignity to a choice of healthy food and support services. In support of the organization’s community-focused mission, the Alton team helped prepare 1,490 bags of fresh or shelf-stable food to serve more than 600 families in New York.     Each year Alton supports Pledge 1% https://lnkd.in/eW_ANjH, where we not only donate 1% of our revenue, but also 1% of our time to charitable causes.       Please join us in helping West Side Campaign Against Hunger with its impactful work by donating here: https://lnkd.in/d3eDAKJ   #community #socialresponsibility #corporatecitizenship #givingback #WSCAH #Pledge1%

🏆 Prize Draw Insights: Celebrating Sussex's Charitable Spirit! 🎉 At the recent Acumen Business Convention, we hosted a prize draw with a revealing question: "Sussex boasts many remarkable charities, yet only a handful are widely known. Tell us how many Sussex-based charities you know?" The results underscored this statement, with circa 100 respondents consistently mentioning three well-known much-loved charities: Rockinghorse Children's Charity Chestnut Tree House Martlets Hospice An additional 77 charities were captured, but a large majority only by a single respondent, thereby highlighting the significant challenge faced by grassroots charities in Sussex to build awareness of the work they deliver. At Focus Foundation, it is our mission to support lesser-known grassroots charities in raising their profile and encouraging opportunities for collaboration. Congratulations to Rockinghorse, Chestnut Tree House and Martlets for elevating their profile so successfully. We aspire to help other charities achieve similar recognition. Together, we can connect communities and change lives. 💜 #FocusFoundation #SussexCharities #CommunitySupport #CharityAwareness #ThisIsFocus ACUMEN BUSINESS LAW

This is a fabulous example of how, as employer’s, embracing those with disabilities can not only serve them, but create a unique company culture for all. Love how PFCF has put words to action in supporting employment for those with disabilities and is a role model for others. #PFCF #enablingdisabilities #Changinglives

Community perceptions of charities and community groups are shifting. That will require a reset in some of our thinking to find a new North. Community Council for Australia CEO David Crosbie delves into an absolute must read for #charities and #communitygroups: The Community Compass. In this article for the Community Advocate he discusses four of the many issues that arose for him when reviewing the findings: indifference; volunteering; our shifting values; and community views on purpose. 'People are generally very supportive of our work, and happy to become more involved where possible, but if we really want more engagement and support, we’ll have to do more than appeal to values like fairness and equity that no longer resonate strongly with everyone in our communities.' #charities #communitygroups #nfps #giving #volunteering Finding a new north – reflections on the Community Compass Report: https://lnkd.in/gPaNX2F3

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The latest (2023) Give.org Donor Trust Special Report unveils insights on charity trust and accountability derived from a survey of over 3,100 adults in the US and Canada. Key findings reveal that while 70% of participants prioritize trust before donating, only 20% have high trust in charities. In December 2022, veterans organizations (27.9%) and not-for-profit hospitals (27.1%) surpassed religious organizations as the most trusted category for the first time. Following closely were religious organizations (26.1%), animal welfare (25.9%), and social service charities (24.9%). The report highlights the top factors signaling charity trustworthiness: 1) accomplishments shared by the organization; 2) third-party evaluation by an independent entity; 3) name recognition; 4) financial ratios (a top choice for wealthier donors); 5) passion and sincerity in the appeal. #Charity #Trust #Accountability #GiveOrg #Survey #Insights