Thanks so much for visiting last month’s charity, the National Inclusion Project, and helping out if you were able. We know it’s greatly appreciated.
If you are the happy owner of a furry, four-legged friend you know that as soon as the weather warms they are ready to get out and run about in complete oblivion of the pollen pollution plaguing us right now. That’s why it’s so important that these sweet creatures have a place to run and play. Therefore this month’s charity of the month is Beyond Fences. Here’s a bit about Beyond Fences. “Many under-served neighborhoods lack access to basic pet care resources. Beyond Fences works to fill that gap. We honor people’s love for their pets and proactively reach out to the community to build trusting relationships with families and make connections to keep people and pets happy, healthy and together. We believe that a lack of financial means does not equate to a lack of love for a pet, and we seek to spread this principle through a philosophy of understanding and non-judgment.” Their Fence Program provides free fences and doghouses to dogs living on chains. But beyond that program, they also have a spray and neuter program, and outreach and wellness program, and a shelter intervention program. Please head over to their website, beyondfences.org, and read about everything they do for all the furry four-legged in our community and while there please make a donation or consider becoming a volunteer. They are a wonderful organization. Thanks! We thank you so much for taking the time last month to visit the Southern Coalition for Social Justice website to learn more about their wonderful organization. Hopefully, you were also able to give a bit of time or money.
Time flies when you're doing good stuff and we are already here at our March Charity of the Month. If you know someone who is intellectually or developmentally disabled you know that they are some of this earth's most beautiful humans. Their love knows no bounds. That's why this month's pick is the National Inclusion Project. Here's a bit about them. "We work to make the inclusion of children with disabilities the EXPECTATION, not the exception. All too often, children with disabilities and their families find their recreational and social options extremely limited or segregated to special programming. The National Inclusion Project works to bridge this gap by providing recreational programs and community organizations the tools and training they need so that children of ALL abilities have the chance to play, laugh, and learn TOGETHER. WHAT WE BELIEVE The National Inclusion Project operates on three core beliefs:EVERY child can participate, EVERY child can make a friend and EVERY child can succeed. WHAT WE DO With those beliefs in mind, we've made it our mission to make the inclusion of children with disabilities the EXPECTATION, not the exception. HOW WE DO IT We work with community organizations and recreational programs, providing them with the training, tools, and support they need so that children with disabilities can be included in ALL of their activities and programs." The story of how this organization was born is very sweet, please head over to their website to read all about it, www.inclusionproject.org. There are so many ways you can help this awesome organization - become a volunteer, be a GEM, send a kid to camp, or just give a one-time donation. Every child should have the opportunity to be included. A great big thanks to everyone who participated in January's charity event. In honor of Black History Month, February's charity pick is the Southern Coalition for Social Justice.
The fight for racial justice should be recognized daily, not just one month of the year and that's exactly the aim of Southern Coalition for Social Justice. This is their mission. The Southern Coalition for Social Justice is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in August 2007 in Durham, North Carolina by a multidisciplinary group, predominantly people of color, who believed that families and communities engaged in social justice struggles need a team of lawyers, social scientists, community organizers, and media specialists to support them in their efforts to dismantle structural racism and oppression. Some of our current efforts include these interrelated issues: Protecting the voting rights of people of color and strengthening meaningful opportunities for effective civic participation for all. Ensuring police accountability through data and policy advocacy. Challenging racial discrimination at all stages of the criminal justice system and its impact on racial and ethnic minority communities. Promoting effective school discipline policies and interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline that devastates families and communities of color. Let's all show support for the Southern Coalition for Social Justice. Please head on over to their website at southerncoalition.org and help however you can. If a monetary donation isn't an option, consider signing up for their updates on other ways to get involved. As usual, you guys are the best. Thanks so much for participating! Hi everyone, I’m Izzy. Although part of the Phoenix crew, I don’t really have a title. I guess you could say I’m just a magical fairy who does stuff behind the scenes. This information is utterly insignificant other than I wanted to let you know who the author was behind this post.
Everyone who knows Lacie knows that she has an enormous heart and she loves to splash rays of sunshine on local charity organizations. Sadly, the pandemic put a damper on such events last year, and this year’s gathering and giving may be thrown out the window too. So we’ve come up with something a bit different. Each month we’ll spotlight a local organization that reaches out and shines much-needed love on our community. We hope that, should one or more of these organizations tug at your heartstrings, you’ll hop on over to their website and give money, time, or supplies. We are all suffering from pandemic exhaustion but many of these organizations are really hurting so whatever you can muster up would be a great help. Many of us know why it’s so important to support our family and loved ones who suffer from mental illness. 2020 has been especially difficult. So for January, we chose to spotlight the National Alliance of Mental Illness of Wake County. Here’s just a snippet about NAMI. Mental illness is plagued by a stigma that prevents people from accessing the treatment and support to lead a life of recovery. We are committed to diminishing the stigma and improving access to resources so that all those affected by mental illness feel welcome in the community. NAMI Wake County provides support, education, and advocacy to individuals, families, and caregivers, living with mental health challenges, to lead better lives. Please head over to the NAMI of Wake website, nami-wake.org, and read more about this wonderful organization. While there, please considering donating, or check out the many other ways you can give. To celebrate the first charity of the year, Phoenix is donating $100 and we hope you’ll find it in your hearts to give too. Thanks so much for participating. You guys are awesome! #givingfeelsgood A huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday to participate in the charity event for SAFE child and because of you we made $2400! We are so grateful for your generous support!
We're so excited to give our $4045 donation to these wonderful ladies from JDRF the other day! Thank you so much for all that you do 💙 thank you to the hardworking Phoenix crew and thank you to all of our fantastic clients that came out to support our fundraiser, you make this possible!
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