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Thanksgiving Reflections: Finding Gratitude, Grief, and Growth
This Thanksgiving, we're holding space for gratitude and grief (and the lyrics to Defying Gravity). As we celebrate the highs of this past year – the laughter, the connections, the growth – let’s take a moment to recognize the challenges and hardships faced by our community and show support and love for those who are still in the trenches of grief. We recognize the complex history of this holiday and the displacement of Indigenous peoples. Therefore, it is essential to remember not only the joyful moments from the past year but also the challenging times we thought we couldn't overcome. By reflecting on these experiences, we can learn valuable lessons and grow from both gratitude and grief.
We've celebrated milestones that reminded us why our work is so important – the laughter echoing through Nanny Camp, the empowering connections forged at Nannypalooza, the industry-shifting conversations at the APNA conference, and the dazzling celebration of nannies at the NALANY Gala. These moments, along with the daily interactions we have with the incredible nannies and families we have the privilege to work with, have fueled our passion and drive to innovate and create even more extraordinary experiences for the families we serve and to build stronger communities and resources for the incredible nannies who make it all possible.
Yet, amidst these triumphs, we've faced overwhelming challenges. Members of our team, candidates we work with, and many friends from the broader nanny community have encountered a wide range of hardships this past year. From sudden medical diagnoses to the financial burdens of a shaky economy to the devastating impacts of natural disasters like Hurricane Helene, many folks have had to make incredibly tough choices and face unimaginable grief—some stepping away from their careers to care for loved ones, and some continuing to show up for work while staying in FEMA housing waiting to be able to return to their homes and reclaim whatever possessions remained - or moving into FEMA housing with their employers so they could continue working to allow their employers to continue working and provide a sense of continuity through unimaginable disasters.
We've also witnessed the strength and resilience of the human spirit, and we've learned that gratitude and grief can and do coexist, each holding space for the other.
This Thanksgiving, we acknowledge the full spectrum of emotions this year has brought. We give thanks for the laughter, the growth, and the unwavering support within our community. We also hold space for the sorrow, the pain, and the memories of those we've lost. We honor their legacies by continuing to fight for a better future, one where every nanny feels valued, supported, and empowered.
We believe that true gratitude isn't about ignoring the difficult realities of life. It's about acknowledging the challenges, embracing the growth they inspire, and finding moments of joy even in the midst of hardship. It's about holding onto hope, even when the path ahead seems uncertain.
This season, as we gather with loved ones, let's remember that it's okay to feel both grateful and grieving. Let's offer each other compassion, understanding, and a shoulder to lean on. Let's celebrate the resilience of our community and the unwavering spirit of adventure that guides us forward.
This season, as we gather with loved ones, let's remember that our collective strength makes a difference. In the spirit of Thanksgiving and as a part of our Giving Tuesday initiative, we invite you to join us in supporting the Nanny Relief Fund. Every dollar you donate will be matched by Adventure Nannies, up to $1,000, amplifying our impact and providing crucial assistance to nannies facing unexpected hardships. Let's offer each other compassion, understanding, and a shoulder to lean on. Let's celebrate the resilience of our community and the unwavering spirit of adventure that guides us forward.
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Gratitude doesn’t mean turning a blind eye to life’s challenges; it’s about recognizing those tough moments and celebrating the growth they bring. It’s finding little sparks of joy even when times are tough and keeping hope alive, even when the road ahead feels uncertain. Let’s remember to reach out and support each other during these times. From all of us at Adventure Nannies, we wish you a holiday season overflowing with love, heartfelt reflection, and the courage to embrace every beautiful facet of the human experience.
My Cause
The Mission:
Nanny Relief Fund's mission is to provide support to the thousands of people working in the United States as nannies in moments of crisis. As nannies, nanny agency owners and people who have spent collective decades growing and nurturing this industry, we were spurred into action at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic when nannies across the country suddenly lost their jobs, their homes, and their stability.
Nannies come from all walks of life, but one key thing we all have in common is choosing a career dedicated to nurturing and educating the youngest generation of humans and supporting families in pursuing their dreams by providing much-needed support to their households.
About the Organization:
In late March of 2020, Rachael L. Lubin began seeing more and more people on her social media platforms lose their jobs, their incomes, and become fearful of their immediate financial futures. She decided that as long as she was still fully employed— and as long as the COVID-19 crisis kept so many people out of work— she would donate her Monday paycheck to those in need. Using the song "Today 4 U" from the Broadway musical Rent, she posted a video on social media asking for people to contact her if they had an urgent need for a small, one-time gift.
The following week, Rachael noticed that a tremendous amount of nannies had been using their paid time off and sick leave to adhere to social distancing rules. She then noticed many were losing their jobs as this paid leave ran out. It was then that she realized this crisis was going to affect nannies in a huge way and for the foreseeable future. That day, she geared the peer-to-peer giving towards the whole nanny community. Amazingly, after her March 30th posting, many other nannies were inspired by her posts and joined her in donating a portion of their weekly income to other out-of-work nannies. By this time, other amazing humans were noticing the altruistic efforts Rachael was putting forth. It didn’t take long for her friend Austin Macfarlane to reach out. Within 48 hours they had assembled a core team comprised of powerhouse women in the nanny industry, and a generous group of pro bono professional advisors, attorneys, and a branding specialist.
The Nanny Relief Fund came to full existence with the love and support of this group of “doers” and the team decided to move this effort forward as a non-profit. The non-profit intends to support the nanny community through this crisis and will stand ready and able to support the community in any crisis to come.
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