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Reporting In – Giving Back in 2021

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Ever since I was a little girl, my mother and father emphasized the importance of giving back.

I’ve always admired how, even when we didn’t have much, they taught us to tithe and give 10% of our allowance to the church. Not only that, but they also encouraged us to give an offering beyond our tithe to those in need.

That one important lesson has stayed with me throughout my life. And it’s why here at NICABM, one of our long-standing goals is to continue that core value by giving back.

NICABM Yearly Charitable Donations

In 2021, we gave away $720,000 to organizations doing important work locally, in the US, and across the globe.

I’m sharing this in hopes that it’ll inspire others. Here’s a look at where the money went:

 

The World – $405,100

Save the Children – $50,000
Providing health services and cash transfers for buying food to those in Afghanistan

Village Impact – $50,000
Building an all-girls high school in Kenya

International Rescue Committee – $50,000
$10,000 designated to resettle Afghan refugees

The Citizens Foundation – $35,000
Building gender-equal schools in Pakistan

UN World Food Programme – $30,000
Providing food to those in Afghanistan

Partners In Health – $30,000

Doctors Without Borders – $30,000
$10,000 designated to provide medical care in Afghanistan

Innovations for Poverty Action – $20,000
Running randomized controlled trials to evaluate interventions to reduce poverty

Evidence Action – $20,000
Scaling evidence-based and cost-effective programs to reduce the burden of poverty

Camfed – $15,000
Paying school fees for girls in impoverished areas

CouldYou? Cup – $15,000
Providing menstrual cups for girls in Mozambique so they can go to school during their periods

Hebrew Immigration and Refugee Service (HIAS) – $10,000
Resettling Afghan refugees

Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIAS) – $10,000
Resettling Afghan refugees

Amnesty International – $10,000

Direct Relief – $10,000

American Near East Refugee Aid – $6,000

Human Rights Watch – $5,000

World Wildlife Foundation – $5,000

Friends of Ecole Agape – $3,000
Supporting the only free girls’ school in Haiti

Balule Wildlife Trust – $1,000
Anti-poaching in South Africa

Caring Bridge – $100

 

The United States – $111,300

UpTogether – $10,000
Cash transfers to low-income families from marginalized communities

The Bowery Mission – $10,000

GiveDirectly – $10,000
Cash transfers to low-income Americans and disaster relief

OXFAM America – $10,000

OneGoal – $10,000
Supporting low-income high school and college students in earning their degrees

Girls Who Code – $10,000
Closing the gender gap in tech jobs

National Coalition for the Homeless – $10,000

RIP Medical Debt – $5,000
Buying medical debt from collections agencies and forgiving it

Salvation Army– $5,000

GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Advocates and Defenders)– $5,000

Human Rights Campaign – $5,000

PBS Foundation – $5,000

Insight Meditation Community of Washington, DC – $2,000

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies – $2,000

Sierra Club -$2,000

Provincetown Art Association and Museum – $2,000

Green America – $1,000

Mass Eye and Ear Foundation – $1,000

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health)– $1,000

Taylor University – $1,000

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – $1,000

Michigan State University – $1,000

Alzheimers Association – $1,000

ASPCA – $1,000

Wikimedia Foundation (Wikipedia) – $300

 

Local – $203,600

UCONN Foundation – $77,875
$55,000 designated to starting a human rights film festival in eastern Connecticut.
$20,875 designated to sponsorhip of Jorgenson Digital Stage presentations for the 2021/2022 season.

Windham Area Interfaith Ministry – $20,000

Covenant Soup Kitchen – $15,000

IRIS of CT (Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services) – $15,000
Resettling Afghan refugees in Connecticut

Holy Family Home & Shelter – $10,000

Windham No Freeze Shelter – $10,000

Community Foundation – Windham Women and Girls Fund – $5,000

Joshua’s Trust – $10,000

Connecticut Public Broadcasting Network – $5,000

Access Community Action Agency – $6,000

Center for Medicare Advocacy – $5,000

New England Public Radio – $5,000

Quiet Corner Refugee Resettlement (via WAIM) – $5,000
Resettling Afghan refugees in the greater Willimantic area

Benton Art Museum – $3,000

Mansfield Downtown Partnership – $2,000

Mansfield Holiday Fund – $1,500

Booth & Dimock Memorial Library – $500

Our Companions (Animal Shelter) – $500

 

Total (World, USA, Local): $720,000

 

Now this is the most we’ve ever given away in a single year, and next year we hope to donate even more.

But for now, I’d like to hear from you. What inspires you to give? I’m always eager to hear how you give back to your community, whether that’s with time, money, or resources. So please, leave a comment below to share the important work you do.

 

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82 Comments

  1. Sharon Doering, Another Field, OH, USA says

    What a comprehensive list of great organizations doing good in the world. As one who has lived and worked in developing nations, these dollars go far! Thank you for your generosity. I’m inspired to give because I’ve been given so much. I primarily support anti-poverty, anti-trafficking in persons, environmental, youth, and the arts organizations.

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  2. Tshewang Tandin, Another Field, BT says

    Thank you for being a model in serving humanity. I wish good health, so you can continue to inspire others

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  3. Jo Pell, Other, Topsham , ME, USA says

    I gave to St. Labre Indian School, PBS and Homeless people in Portland ME about $20.00 a month. Also like to donate to environmental causes, National Wildlife Federation and the Nature Conservancy. Also donate to VOANNE on Amazon plus I volunteer at a school as Foster Grandparent.

    Thank you for caring and your service.

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  4. Neri Kristina, Student, AU says

    My favs are Soi Dog, Sheldrick Wildlife, SPANA, Animals Asia. I am on disability and do lots of the courses with you. Studying to be a trauma counsellor where someone has a chronic illness, cptsd, aces etc… I have cptsd, 27 yrs fibromyalgia and it’s time to give back via being a therapist.

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  5. Linda Black, Teacher, Alpine, UT, USA says

    I love this! It is a reminder that we are abundant at our core and giving is our true nature.

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  6. Rania Salman, Counseling, SY says

    I offer support and moral assistance as I have been councling and listening to others for three years

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  7. Paige Marrs PhD, Teacher, Los Angeles , CA, USA says

    Inspiring! You’ve helped me envision an aspect of the new work we’re building. 🙏❤️

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  8. Aamirah Khan, Counseling, GB says

    Aamirah Khan . Psychotherapist in Aylesbury . Bucks . U.K.
    Thank you for your reminder of the importance to give and for all the people you have helped .🙏 It’s inspirational and I always love your content .
    As a Muslim I was always taught to give 2.5 percent of all our savings to those in need every year called zakat . This was just something I did. Now I am so glad that is something I am used to doing . But recently I have realised the importance of that even more and also understand that as a psychotherapist I am here to serve others and what I do will be what comes back to me . So now as someone starting my own psychotherapy business I am thinking about it in another way rather than getting clients I am going to think of ways I can serve others by giving and the money as a reward for this will take care of itself . So basically never stop giving and never see it as a waste as the universe has a way of giving it back when the intention is pure . Still working on this idea but hope to give more next year . Love this post .😊 Thankyou .

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  9. Mary J., Social Work, New York, NY, USA says

    Thank you for sharing this. I’m glad I discovered NICAMB this year, and am impressed with the content you offer. I am especially grateful for the donations that have been given this year 🙏. I give to several local charities and see a few clients pro bono, especially the homeless. Hope we all have a peaceful 2022. I am hoping to become proficient in EMDR this year and to value my self and my experience more to build a sustainable private practice.

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  10. Josette Veltri, Coach, Boca Raton, FL, USA says

    I strongly believe in giving back both financially and in time.
    I support a local vocational center for the disabled, foster, and post-foster care centers, such as Place of Hope and SOS Village, the Faulk Center who offer free counseling to those in need, St. Jude, and the like.

    I also give my time to local independent living centers, Trustbridge Hospice Care, houses of worship offering continuous complimentary support groups for caregivers and those who are grieving. However, COVID has unfortunately limited my giving of time. Pray 2022 brings hope and safety for all.

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  11. Maxine Tolbert, Seminole, FL, USA says

    Hi, your give back is impressive, and the recipients list is long and worthy.

    As a life coach and self-designated best life advocate, I give back by offering my coaching time/sessions pro-bono to those who are unable to pay my rates but are in need of that listening ear who can help them get some immediate clarity and insights on a burning issue they have.

    I have given many hours to the Jay Shetty Genius community, and I am constantly seeking and giving to other worthy programs/communities I get involved in.

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  12. Dallas Leigh Atkins, Another Field, Santa Barbara, CA, USA says

    You are a Bodhisatva of Compassion. Thank you for your giving to those in need and to those making this world a better place. You are one of those who make this world better by sharing your inner gifts and your own prosperity.

    Dallas Leigh Atkins
    Elder Care Law Attorney and Marriage and Family Therapist

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  13. Robyn Dr Mott, Psychology, CA says

    So grateful to you Diane for all that you give in this way and for all you give to us as members of the healing community and how that flows through to all those we are given the privilege of walking with in our professional and non professional lives. Words cannot express the depth of my gratitude to you and your team. Much love Robyn

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  14. Marti Howard, Social Work, Auburn, ME, USA says

    Wow! That is an amazing and heartwarming list! My parents instilled similar lessons when I was a child. It is a blessing to share! Thank you!

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  15. Alyson Williams-Cheung, Nursing, USA says

    With Gratitude for your generosity provided for programs and organizations throughout Global and Local communities. Your programs are great, your heart even Bigger!
    Warmest Aloha to all for 2022!

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  16. Thonette Myking, Social Work, NO says

    Thank you for sharing this information with us. It feels so important to know where the money goes, and I am really happy about all your contributions. Your sharing inspires me to continue my work to support Palestinian women and Afghanistan women.

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  17. Gail Oberst, Social Work, North Adams, MA, USA says

    Thank you for sharing this valuable list!
    Appreciate the ripples in giving back….❤️

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  18. Anonymous says

    WOW I am so impressed! Mahalo (thank you) for your generosity! It all comes back to us!!

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  19. Biljana Cook, Other, ZA says

    Amazing 🙏🙏🙏

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  20. Monarch Counseling, Counseling, Orange, VA, USA says

    I give back by doing a probono client at all times. When one completes treatment I accept someone else in need. I also work with Open Path to provide reduced fee services for those who need it. My fee for children is reduced for all children.

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  21. Ronda Diegel, Psychology, Commerce Township, MI, USA says

    Beautiful. . . thank you <3

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  22. janice goldwater, Social Work, silver spring , MD, USA says

    As a social worker who purchases your training and the CEO of a community based non profit, it warms my heart to see your commitment to supporting our sector. Thank you for your generousity!

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  23. Patricia Masters, Marriage/Family Therapy, USA says

    Thank you for your abundance and generosity. I love the NICABM classes and knowing that portion of the cost for the classes is given in donations to so many wonderful organizations. 🙏🏼

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  24. Lucy Farmbrough, Psychology, GB says

    This is so incredibly impressive. I have recently launched a business and once profitable intend to give away a percentage of profits to organisations that work with young people. To reach a target like this, would be a dream come true.
    I have been mentoring a young boy for the last 2 years, who has recently be placed into the social care system. I regularly support friends and family who are fundraising as well the Children’s Society.

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  25. Yvonne Rosman, Psychotherapy, NL says

    I donate especially different organisations who care for orphans in the world. And more in general I donate for countries with food problems.

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  26. Uchennah Samuel, Clergy, CA says

    Indeed, this is an important message. I stung from the same tradition and over time it evolved in sponsoring 7 children from different countries until they age out and supporting displaced elderly Jewish people struggling to make ends meet. For me what inspires me to do what I do is my love for Jesus Christ.

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  27. Inga Čepelionė, Psychology, LT says

    That really is inspiring :)) Thank You much for sharing..

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  28. Jacky Fink, Counseling, BE says

    What a beautifull message !
    I too come from a tradition off giving and helping those in need. I started studying to be a counsellor in my community once my youngest child was in high school. Today 10 years later I love that I am part of a charity organisation, working with teenagers and helping them recognise the strengths and talents they have within,in order to be the best they can be in whatever life may bring them .
    Thank you Nicabm for what you give me too .
    Jacky

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  29. Sara Farnsworth, Student, Ogden, UT, USA says

    As a child I, too, was taught to tithe 10% and then to give an additional generous offering and have continued to follow that instruction throughout my life. It has always brought a sense of peace to me. Additionally, offering a lending ear and a shoulder of support to others has been a way for my to contribute to the betterment of the world around me.

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  30. Elaine Cochrane, Clergy, CA says

    I have given many , many hours of my time to visiting patients in hospital. crisis intervention, church activities and several non profit organizations. This is how I give back to my community. It has also given me great joy and purpose over the years. In my case that statement “I get far more than I give”, is very true

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