Are you interested in a good investment tip? A tip from an insider? Investing in social impact makes a big difference in our community. It is less risky than the stock market and has tangible benefits.
My Board of Directors might gasp in horror at my next statement. "Don't, yes I said don't, donate to the Camrose Open Door to meet our organizational need." You are probably not interested in what our need as an organization is. However, I think you are very interested in investing in your community to make it a better place.
Investing in youth makes sense. Employment and education are good investments that have long term benefits to the people involved and the community as a whole. An average of 75% of our Cafe Connections participants are employed and/or in school 3 months after completing our program. 60+% of the youth who have accessed our supportive housing are living in a better situation 3 months after leaving our housing than they were when they came to us. These youth are now paying taxes, purchasing items and using fewer social services.
As we approach the holiday season please consider making an investment. Please do invest in the Open Door to provide youth with the best opportunitites to succeed. Investing in our youth makes good sense for the community.
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