We create self-sufficient, job-creating community enterprises through waste diversion. Materials management. Mattress recycling. Used book sales. Retail thrift.
#MaddLove means never giving up & always showing up.
Give now to the UTEC Family Fund to show up for our young people during this crisis https://t.co/xpy1OC6H3P
Thanks to the generosity & compassion of @forthepeople , we were able to purchase a third box truck so we can better meet the demand of delivering & picking up furniture #donations throughout the community. Thank U Morgan & Morgan P.A.! This firm is truly #ForThePeople! #orlando
Ways to Help the URM from home - knitting/crocheting - We have a lot of men & women come through our doors year round. When winter returns, many will need warm clothing (scarves, hats, blankets) & it will be good to have a supply ready for them.
"Our biggest need right now is flexible funding to offset any gaps, cover for the unexpected costs, and help us keep all young adults on payroll." -@UTEC_inc CEO, Gregg Croteau. #supportnonprofits#flexiblefunding
COVID-19 is proving harmful to economies around the world. However, @thinkcopper reports that viruses aren't likely to remain on copper surfaces compared with other materials. https://t.co/3I52drRNtf
The same forest destruction that accelerates #climate change can also lead to diseases such as the new #coronavirus, Indigenous Peoples’ leaders told journalists from the Covering Climate Now partnership. #CCNow https://t.co/7eeuqSTlL7
Maintain social distance. And support local businesses. How?
With gift cards.
Buy local cards that will help keep our neighbors employed now - and use them later after the COVID-19 crisis has passed.
On #GoodSamaritanDay we want to recognize all those who regularly give of their time, skills & energy to helping those in need. Thank you to all our volunteers & staff for caring about those that most of society wants to ignore.
Thanks to Mark Holden of @_STFoundation for coming by and learning about our program yesterday! And thanks for all your leadership on #criminaljusticereform nationally. #MaddLove
@FordFoundation Director advises funders to lift restrictions on support so nonprofits can respond to this public health crisis. We agree, and believe the ability to pivot to community need is irreplaceable.
Many funder friends are asking me how foundations can respond to COVID-19. A good start: Convert every project grant you've made in the last year to unrestricted support. Let your nonprofit partners allocate resources as they see fit.
@FordFoundation Director advises funders to lift restrictions on support, so nonprofits can address this public health crisis. We agree, and have found the ability to pivot to community need is irreplaceable.
Many funder friends are asking me how foundations can respond to COVID-19. A good start: Convert every project grant you've made in the last year to unrestricted support. Let your nonprofit partners allocate resources as they see fit.
Calling those who love books & want to help their community! We are looking for New Leaf Ambassadors. Ambassadors would have a New Leaf tub they kept in their car, & when friends or family had books to give, you would collect them & when your tub is full, drop them off at URM.
"Everything on the planet is connected"... what inspiring collaborations to address housing, economic development, infrastructure and the environment for a "healthier community that is more resilient in the face of climate change"! #communitypartnerships
One secondhand shopper in this story says “I typically shop secondhand, because it’s more sustainable and more ethical." Why do YOU thrift? We'd love to hear about it! https://t.co/mUmrobqjKO
Providing opportunities for folks with barriers to employment is vital to economic development in our communities. Congratulations to all the participants for completing @URMWichita's program!
We are so proud of the men who have completed our STEPS Program! They spent 3 months learning to overcome barriers to employment. The men will officially graduate in July after completing their final requirements. You're invited to come & celebrate with us!