Happy Soul Food Friday!
This week:
Water, water everywhere and not a drop to drink…
World Water Week celebrated this week, is centered on water cooperation for peace and security in its broadest sense.
This year’s theme, Bridging Borders: Water for a Peaceful and Sustainable Future, asks us to recognize the regional and global interconnectivity of communities and nations, and underscores the collaborative effort needed to achieve a peaceful and sustainable future.
The real threat of water scarcity and people living under water stress:
For 785 million people on Earth, a glass of clean water is a dream!
Water and Sanitation – United Nations Sustainable Development
Living without air- 3 minutes
Living without water- 3 days
Visualizing All of the World’s Water (visualcapitalist.com)
Why this matters…
Earth likely just had its hottest two days in thousands of years:
Earth just set its hottest days on record in thousands of years (axios.com)
Scientists make concerning discovery deep below Antarctic ice shelf the size of France: ‘We found that the whole shelf suddenly moves’
The shelf can move up to 16 inches in 10 minutes. The biggest ice shelf in Antarctica is slipping — a first-of-its-kind discovery related to our warming world. What’s happening? A study published in Geophysical Research Letters in March showed that the Ross Ice Shelf slips daily, reported Washington University in St. Louis, in a story posted by SciTechDaily. According to Britannica, the ice shelf is the largest in Antarctica at about 182,000 square miles, which is nearly the size of France.
Officials issue PSA urging residents to evacuate island homes after sea level rise threatens lives: ‘Every coastline in the world is affected by this’
“It is almost certain that all the islands will have to be abandoned by 2100.” An Indigenous community in a Central American country is at risk of relocation, as rising sea levels threaten to flood their small island. What’s happening? The Indigenous Guna people live on the island of Gardi Sugdub, off Panama’s coast in the Caribbean Sea, and are the first of 63 local communities that have received recommendations to evacuate to the mainland.
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.”
– Proverbs 17:17
Revisiting Divisiveness that Precludes Cooperation:
The overwhelming majority of people who participate in the annual Arbaeen walk are Shia Muslims. But it is not limited to Shias or even Muslims. Some Sunnis participate and even Christians and Hindus have taken part.
Salil Abbas, who is part of a group that came from the UK, said he spoke with a group of Christians who walked last year. He asked them what they thought. “And they said, ‘We’ve never seen people give things away the way that the lovers of this imam and this leader of yours are giving away. We have never seen selflessness of this kind anywhere. And it is an inspiration to see this.’”
That inspiration is what the people on the walk take back home with them afterward to continue serving others…
And some natural wonder-
These images capture spectacular moments under the sea:
Underwater photographs were submitted from 90 countries and include a range of dramatic images.
The drama of life underwater is revealed in photo competition – The Washington Post
If you are Local-
I am President Elect of the NCPC and it would be great to celebrate YOUR volunteers and organizations at this annual gathering that has become something of a tradition in San Diego.
Please nominate for this year’s event on November 1st 2024:
The deadline for submissions is September 13th and the ticket purchasing deadline is Oct 25th.
Unlocking the Value of Strategic Partnerships    Shine a Light: Last Call for Nominations: Celebrate Our Heroes! With just two weeks to go, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the extraordinary individuals who have made a significant impact in our community! Our Volunteer Awards Celebration is fast approaching on November 1st, and we want to make sure every deserving volunteer is recognized. Nominate your standout volunteers for the Volunteer of the Year and our special awards categories today. This is your chance to honor those who go above and beyond in their dedication to our shared mission. Submit Your Nominations by September 13th. In addition to the Volunteer of the Year, we’re thrilled to bring back our special awards: the Corporate Philanthropy Award, the Spirit of Carol Sigelman Award, and the Robert Krejci Standards of Excellence Award. This year’s event will be even more special with assigned seating, video highlights of our honorees, and QR code posters showcasing their impact. Registration opens at 2:00pm on November 1st, with the awards ceremony starting at 3:00pm, followed by an afterglow from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. We can’t wait to celebrate with you and honor the true heroes of our community. Be sure to check out the nomination checklist and submit your nominations on time! Presented by:   Criteria for Honoree Awards Volunteer of the Year Award Each NCPC Premier Plus/Premier/Sustaining/Small Business/Organizational member is invited and encouraged to select a “Volunteer of the Year”. This award is presented to an individual who through on-going involvement has made a significant impact on the success of the member nonprofit organization. Their volunteer service is innovative or exemplary, helped mobilized other volunteers, and/or generated increased resources for the critical mission of the nonprofit organization. You can submit your nomination here. Spirit of Carol Sigelman Award As a tribute to the life and work of Carol Sigelman, former NCPC board member and friend, this award is presented to a development professional in San Diego County who exemplifies the passion, integrity, wisdom and humor that Carol brought to all of us, as well as demonstrates a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their development and communications activities at their nonprofit. Carol’s motto was “Get the job done – and done well”. Corporate Philanthropy Award This award is presented to a corporation, business, or employee-managed grant-making fund that has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable responsibility to North County. To be considered the following must be demonstrated: Makes a lasting, significant and measurable impact in San Diego County Holds volunteer leadership positions in North County nonprofit organizations and encourages others to take philanthropic roles on a community levelExhibits unusual service or generosityDemonstrates commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their company as well as in their partnerships with nonprofitsProvides significant financial and volunteer support to North County nonprofits Robert Krejci Standards of Excellence Award (Special Recognition) The NCPC board recognizes at times there is an individual who has gone beyond the call of duty in devotion, service, and uniqueness of circumstances to support others in the community. This recipient also demonstrates commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in their personal and professional life. Recipients for the Standards of Excellence Award will be selected at the discretion of the NCPC Board of Directors, and this award may not necessarily be presented annually. You can submit your special awards nomination here. Nomination Process Final selections for the annual Carol Sigelman Award, Corporate Philanthropy Award and Standards of Excellence Award will be made by the NCPC Board of Directors after careful review of nominations submitted. Awards will be given only to nominees who have met the highest standards of achievement. If you submit a nomination for any of these categories, you will be notified of the decision on September 23rd. Nominations will only be accepted from current NCPC members. If you are interested in membership and/or making nominations, please join here. If you have any questions about the nomination process or criteria, or unsure if you are a current NCPC member, please contact our Membership Coordinator, Donna Freher-Lyons. All submissions are due by September 13, 2024. *This set deadline is to ensure that our program can be printed on time for the celebration. Volunteer for the Event! We’re seeking 90 dedicated volunteers to assist with various roles at our Volunteer Awards Celebration. Join us to support event logistics and ensure a seamless and memorable experience for all. Here are the opportunities available: Set-Up Crew: Prepare the venue for the event.Registration: Assist with guest check-in.Honoree Registration: Manage the check-in process for honored volunteers.Greeters – Registration Entrance: Welcome guests as they arrive.Greeters – Volunteers: Guide and assist volunteers throughout the event.Ushers: Help guests find their seats.1st, 2nd, & 3rd Group of Honorees: Assist with the organization and presentation of honorees.Special Awards Assistance: Support the presentation of special awards.Trophy Set-Up: Prepare and arrange trophies for presentation.Event Breakdown: Help with post-event clean-up and breakdown. We will host a volunteer prep session on Monday October 28th to go over the day of logistics. Your support is crucial to making this event a success and celebrating our community’s outstanding volunteers. Sign up today and be a part of something truly special! Sign Up to Volunteer Join as a Sponsor To join as a sponsor, email us! Sponsorship opportunity deadline is September 6th. Sponsorship Package Purchase Tickets Nominating organizations are responsible for purchasing a ticket for their honorees, whether through a sponsorship, or purchase of tickets. Additional tickets will be available for purchase for honorees family and friends, and members of your organization. $125/ticket for members, $150/ticket for non-members. Ticket purchase deadline is Friday October 25th. Purchase Tickets  |
Please be good stewards of mother earth, our limited drinking water supplies, and hold space and grace for those that crave a simple glass of fresh, clean water!
Love,
Neville
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“If the youth are not initiated into the village, they will burn it down just to feel its warmth.”
—African Proverb
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