Ending the year with love and kindness. #2025 #endoftheyear2025 #ElderCare #CommunitySupportMatters #sharing #BuildingHopeTogether

如果说一个宗教的社会价值可以从它对弱势群体的“实际贡献”来衡量，那么基督教会起码还算合格： 给饭、给衣、给住、给心理支持、给新移民找工作、给低收入家庭送物资。 ——这是宗教的社会支持功能。 反观法轮功： 不给吃、不帮住、不管生病、不做救助、不提供社区服务，连最基本的社会互助能力都没有。 唯一的“功能”就是： 让信徒免费干活、持续捐钱、承担组织的运营成本，并把一切问题解释成“业力”。 学术上我们把这种现象称为： “高索取—零回馈”的经济型邪教结构（High-demand, Zero-return Economic Cult Model）。 听起来高端，但翻译成人话就是： 你负责给，组织负责拿。你负责信，组织负责用。 正常宗教：帮助信徒活得更好。 法轮功：让信徒活得更累、病得更重、最后还要怪你业力深。 如果这种组织还能被包装成“慈悲”“救度”，那恐怕宗教学教材都得重写了。 #宗教社会学 #宗教批判 #宗教互助功能 #FalunGong Facts #CultAnalysis #SociologyOfReligion #高索取零回馈 #EconomicCult #SpiritualExploitation #信仰自由不等于诈骗自由 #宗教有三六九等 #宗教组织责任 #海外华人视角 #CommunitySupportMatters #用学术冷静地吐槽邪教 English: If the social value of a religion can be measured by its actual contributions to vulnerable groups, then Christian churches at least meet the minimum standard: They offer food, clothing, housing support, psychological counseling, job assistance, community aid. —This is the social support function of religion. Now look at Falun Gong: No food support, no housing help, no medical assistance, no crisis relief, no community service— not even the most basic form of mutual aid. Its only “function” seems to be: extract free labor, collect endless donations, and explain all suffering with metaphysical excuses like “karma.” Academically, we call this structure: a High-demand, Zero-return Economic Cult Model. Translated into plain English: You give, they take. You believe, they profit. Real religions help their followers live better. Falun Gong helps its followers live harder, suffer more, and then blames them for it. If this can still be marketed as “compassion” or “salvation,” then religious studies departments worldwide may need to rewrite their textbooks.

✨Teamwork on the court and off the court!✨ Thank you Russell First Baptist Church for allowing our team to come together and assist in packaging Thanksgiving boxes today! ❤️🤍🦃 #BiggerThanBasketball #HelpingOthersHelpsYou #CommunitySupportMatters

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💙 To all our amazing followers, donors and supporters… Whatever you're up to this weekend, we hope it’s filled with joy and laughter! 😊☀️ Thank you for everything you do to support George Eliot Hospital Charity—your kindness makes a real difference. 💖 Have the best time, from all of us at George Eliot Hospital Charity! 🎉 #ThankYou #CommunitySupport #WeekendVibes #CommunitySupportMatters #makingadifference

🚀 The Amazing Growth of DO is a Testament to its Strength! 💪 The development speed of DO is astonishing, and it's a clear demonstration of its capabilities! 🚀 #DONetwork $DO Don't accept fate, strive with determination. 💪 I firmly believe that hard work and dedication will always yield results, no matter how big or small, early or late. Your efforts will never be in vain! 💕 #CryptocurrencyMotivation #BlockchainSuccess #HodlTheDO #CommunitySupportMatters

🌟 Helping Cancer Patients Feel More Comfortable at George Eliot Hospital 🌟 We’ve launched a campaign to provide comfort packs and headwear for cancer patients during their treatment journey. 💙 Chemotherapy can be challenging, but a little kindness goes a long way. Our comfort packs are thoughtfully designed to bring ease and support, while our selection of headwear offers an option for those experiencing hair loss. 💙 Your support can make a real difference. 💙 💌 Donate today: bit.ly/4faOpaW Want to help? Get in touch: GEHCharity@geh.nhs.uk Together, we can bring warmth, care, and support to those who need it most. 💕 #PatientSupport #cancerpatients #cancercomfortpacks #cancerheadwear #cancerpatientsupport #CommunitySupportMatters #MakeADifference @cwchamber @NBBCouncil @Warwickshire_CC

I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to join members of the @RCofFergusElora at lunch today to hear Michael and Amber Black speak about our grandson Rowan’s journey with Slc13a5 Epilepsy and the @TESSResearch Foundation. Thanks for your rapt attention and the very thoughtful questions and comments. #CommunitySupportMatters

October is Community Support Month! #CommunitySupportMatters #cms2024

This uniform exchange will be useful for many families. PLEASE TAKE ADVANTAGE AND SHARE! Thanks. 😀 #uniformexchange #sandwellcommunity #CommunitySupportMatters

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Lots of festive cheer for our Aging in Place and Healthy Connections program! A true team effort by OWCS and @och_lco and more! #OWCSAIP #communitysupportmatters #OWCSelves

There are witches, a nurse and even some sloths who showed up for our early Halloween Party today! For those who cannot attend in person, treat bags are on the way with our volunteers! #OWCSFriday #Halloween #CommunitySupportMatters

Stop by @shopcarlingwood and visit @ottawawestcommunity and learn more about our programs! #communitysupportmatters #Carlingwood

Thank you to the community Paramedics from @OttawaOPS for your informative session for our staff and volunteers on the work you do to support seniors in the community. #CommunitySupportMatters #OWCSAIP

Thanks to @ctvottawa for your story on our Aging in Place program expansion. #OWCSAIP #CSM2023 #CommunitySupportMatters ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ontario-mi…

It's a big day for our Aging in Place (AIP) program as we officially launch service in eight (8) more @OCH_LCO Congratulations AIP! #OWCSAIP #CommunitySupportMatters #CSM2023

Meet our Day Program staff. Along with our Day Program volunteers, you'll never meet a more caring, energetic, creative, and fun team that supports clients of all levels and abilities. Happy Adult Day Program Week! #OWCSDP #CSM2023 #communitysupportmatters💙

Community Support Month continues today as we celebrate Respite Services. #CSM2023 #ThankaPSW #CommunitySupportMatters

Today we Celebrate Congregate Dining Day in Ontario! A huge thank you to our fantastic team of volunteers, Linda, Janet, Karin, Debbie & Diane, and many musicians who make each Friday possible! #communitysupportmatters📷 #CSM2023 #OWCSFriday