Belonging Begins with Us is a partnership between the Ad Council and a coalition of partner organizations from across the country. Together, our mission is to create a more welcoming nation where everyone can belong. More than ever, finding points of connection and shared experiences is key to creating strong, supportive communities. We can all play a part in making sure everyone feels like they belong.
We’ve all had moments where we’ve felt we didn’t belong, but for people who moved to this country, that feeling lasts more than a moment. We all want to feel safe and included in the community we call home, but today, too many of our neighbors experience exclusion, isolation, harassment, and even violence on the basis of their identity.
Belonging Begins with Us is a new campaign with PSAs that empower viewers to foster a more welcoming nation where everyone - regardless of background - feels they belong. Each of us has the power to welcome others into our communities.
Visit BelongingBeginsWithUs.org to read real stories of welcoming and belonging from across the country and find ways to get involved in your own community.
June is National Cancer Survivor Month in the United States. This month celebrates cancer survivors, raises awareness of cancer survivors and the issues they face throughout their lifetimes, and advocates for cancer survivorship research. Someone is a cancer survivor from diagnosis until the end of life. This includes people living with cancer, being treated for cancer, and those who had cancer and are now in remission or cancer-free. Learn more about the research-driven progress in cancer science and medicine and test your knowledge with our Cancer Survivorship quiz.
There are approximately 18 million cancer survivors in the United States, more than 5 percent of the population. Due to significant advances in cancer treatment through clinical trials, more and more people diagnosed with cancer are surviving and living longer than before.
Employee Health Promotions is made possible through a partnership with South Central Service Coop. This work, which focuses on the health and wellness of all Mankato Area Public Schools employees, provides opportunities for you to learn and take active steps for your own wellbeing. This summer, think about trying one of these:
Visit This: Employee Benefits page for resource details
Get Outdoors: Explore Minnesota has ideas for all activity levels
Engage in a Challenge: Mayo Clinic Journey to Wellness
Land-O-Lakes Brown Butter No-Churn Ice Cream
1/2 cup Butter
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup toffee bits
- Melt butter in medium saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking, watching closely, 5-7 minutes or until butter foams and turns golden brown. Immediately remove from heat. Pour butter into medium bowl, scraping bottom of pan to release all of the brown bits. Let cool, stirring occasionally, until room temperature.
- Add sweetened condensed milk to cooled butter; stir until well mixed. Set aside.
- Place whipping cream into large bowl. Beat at high speed, scraping bowl often, until stiff peaks form. Gently fold 1 cup whipped cream into butter mixture until mixed. Pour half of butter mixture into whipped cream; gently fold until mixed.
- Add remaining butter mixture and toffee bits to whipped cream mixture; gently fold until mixed.Pour mixture into 2 (9x5-inch) loaf pans or 1 (8-inch) square baking pan.
- Freeze 6 hours or until firm.