Awards, Pop-up Vaccination Clinics, Car Bingo, Farmers' Market Vouchers, Seed Grant & more... |
|
|
Don't miss anything in our newsletter! Click the link above to view the whole newsletter in your browser. |
|
|
Greetings CCCHS Members, I am not sure how summer is flying by so quickly, but I hope many of you can enjoy a relaxing July 4th weekend with friends and family. In July and August we will continue with our Zoom meeting format. Please see below for our updated Zoom link. We hope you can join us to hear our presenters and share agency information! I am pleased to report a sense of normalcy is slowly resurfacing for CCCHS as we work with Calvary Church and anticipate in-person meetings beginning in September! We are in the early stages of planning our Lunch with the Legislators in October and our annual meeting in November. The Training & Education Committee is also working on programming for the fall. Registration will be announced and open soon. Finally, we are fortunate to have a wonderful website with great information for our members. We are looking for a few individuals to help us keep it updated. If you are interested in learning how to use the WIX platform to make changes and upload information, we are hosting a mini-training session at 2:30 PM on July 22nd at Careerlink in Bellefonte. If you have an interest in helping with this – maybe 20 -30 minutes per month – please email me for details at mbottorf2016@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing you via Zoom next Wednesday. Have a safe and restful July 4th holiday! With Warmest Regards, Melissa Bottorf CCCHS President PA Link to ADRC |
|
|
** Membership Benefit ** July Zoom Membership Meeting |
|
|
Our meetings will remain virtual for the summer, we hope to return to in-person meetings in the fall. Join us to share your announcements and learn from our presenters. July Presentations |
|
|
Wednesday, July 7 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Click here to join Zoom
One tap mobile:
+19292056099,,88517421292#,,,,*985403# US (New York)
+13017158592,,88517421292#,,,,*985403# US (Washington DC) Dial by your location
+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 885 1742 1292
Passcode: 985403 | | |
|
|
** Membership Benefit ** Robert T. Ott Seed Grant Application Process |
|
|
All CCCHS member organizations are invited to apply for the 2021 Robert T. Ott Seed Grant. The Robert T. Ott Seed Grant provides start-up funding for new programs or initiatives or for the expansion of existing programs. Funded projects must provide direct services to Centre County human services clients or provide a service that will benefit the community at large. Seed Money Grants are distributed annually. Deadline The deadline for submitting applications is midnight, September 30, 2021. You will receive a confirmation email of receipt. Grants are awarded at the November Annual Meeting. The Grant period will run from January 1 through December 31. Available Funds The Seed Grant Committee will distribute $5,000. This may be awarded to one organization or to multiple awardees. The Seed Grant Committee will review the applications and present their recommendation to the CCCHS Board of Directors at the October Board Meeting. The successful recipient(s) will be contacted by a committee member and the award(s) will be announced at the November Membership Meeting. |
|
|
The Bobbi Bronstein Award for Community Involvement &The Ann Graybil Cook Volunteer Awards Recipients of the Bobbi Bronstein Award for Community Involvement and the Ann Graybil Cook Volunteer Awards are usually celebrated at the Rose Cologne Volunteer Dinner. This year the CCCHS recognized The Calvary Church and Jeannine Lozier with tributes published in the Centre Daily Times and hand-delivered flowers. |
|
|
The Calvalry Church receives the Bobbi Bronstein Award for Community Involvement Tribute Excerpt When the Centre County Council for Human Services needed a home, we found one at Calvary Church. The mission of the church is to “live out the Gospel by connecting people to Christ, Community and their Calling.” They have truly lived out their mission with their on-going support and unwavering hospitality to CCCHS. Each month our members and guests drive up the long winding road that leads us to Harvest Fields. We enter through the beautiful glass doors and return to our home. We find familiar seats alongside our colleagues who have now become friends. It’s the place that connects us to one another. It’s the place where we learn about how we, as human services professionals, can collaborate on new ideas and find ways to help our neighbors who need us most. | | |
|
|
Jeannine Lozier,Receives the Ann Graybil Cook Volunteer Award, 2021 Tribute Excerpt Responsible for sourcing and managing our new website platform, Jeannine's diligence, creativity, and problem-solving skills continue to impact our organization today. Her work helped create processes that ensure that we serve members quickly and efficiently via website notifications and updates, online membership and registrations, the monthly newsletter, Member Update emails, and online payments. Jeannine served on the board until December 2018 but continued to devote time to manage the website and mentor members of the Marketing Committee until late 2020. Her contributions to the Council will have a long-lasting and progressive impact on the Council’s future. | | |
|
|
We thank you for your contributions to the community and the Centre County Council for Human Services! |
|
|
2021 Helping Hands ArticlesJuly, August & September Dates Available** Membership Benefit ** Share your agency or program information in the newsprint version of the Centre Daily Times "Helping Hands" section. To sign up for an article in July, August or September, please contact Natalie Depto-Vesey at deptoveseyn@upmc.edu |
|
|
Recent Articles
Helping Hands articles are published in the Centre Daily Times each week. Housing Transitions Expands Rapid Rehousing & Services Morgan Wasikonis | Housing Transitions Altrusa Re-Ups For “Patriotic Picnic” Food Drive Brenda Ruby | Altrusa International of Centre County What You Should Know About the 2021 Child Tax Credit Expansion Evangeline Wright | MidPenn Legal Services There’s a New Neighborhood in Town! Kathryn Bainbridge | Juniper Village at Brookline 2021 Super Guide to Centre County Resources The Super Fair for Centre County Resources Planning Committee Check our website for the latest uploaded articles. | | |
|
|
CVIM Offer Pop-Up and Walk-In Vaccination Clinics In accordance with the PA Department of Health Plan, CVIM will continue to vaccinate individuals 12 years or older. (parental permission is required for vaccination of an individual under 18 years old.) You may walk in for a first or second dose of vaccine at any of these clinics without an appointment.
Check our website for Details
| | |
|
|
Mount Nittany Health Launches Campaign to Encourage Community Members to Get Vaccinated |
|
|
May 26, 2021 Mount Nittany Health announced today its campaign for continued community education on the COVID-19 vaccine. “Doctors’ orders: Don’t wait. Vaccinate!” offers an online toolkit for community leaders and members at-large to support having difficult but crucial conversations with those hesitant to be vaccinated. “With just under 44 percent of Centre County fully vaccinated, we still have a long way to go until the majority of our community is vaccinated and we can further relax COVID mitigation measures and safely return to more normal routines,” shares Mount Nittany Health Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer, Tiffany Cabibbo, DSc. Whether speaking with family, friends or colleagues, facts are crucial to help with conversations about the vaccine. English and Spanish versions of a COVID-19 vaccine fact sheet, helpful talking points, sample social media posts and a promotional flyer – appropriate for personal or business use – can be downloaded at mountnittany.org/covid/vaccine-resources. “All Pennsylvanians ages 12 and older eligible to schedule their vaccination appointments – 12 to 17-year-olds are currently eligible for the Pfizer vaccine,” adds Dr. Cabibbo. “We strongly encourage everyone that is eligible to sign up for a vaccine as soon as possible.” To sign up for your COVID-19 vaccine at Mount Nittany Health, you can register on our COVID-19 webpage at mountnittany.org/coronavirus. Click “Sign up now” and complete the form at your convenience. As a reminder, you do not need to be a Mount Nittany Health patient to request an appointment, and there is no out-of-pocket cost for the vaccine. We will contact you with your appointment date and time. To see a full list of vaccination clinics in the area, please visit vaccines.gov. |
|
|
CATA Provides Transportation to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites CATA, as an essential service, is committed to providing transportation services to those living in the Centre Region and beyond during the COVID-19 pandemic, getting riders to essential jobs, medical care, etc., and working to meeting its mission of providing safe, reliable, and accessible transportation. CATA is able to make good on its commitment to drive jobs, the economy, and the community, in part by providing service to the various COVID-19 vaccine sites throughout the area. For information on transportation services provided to the various known vaccination sites in the area, please visit https://catabus.com/covid-vaccination/. Thank you in advance for helping get this information out to your respective groups! |
|
|
Are you unable to leave your home but would like to get vaccinated?GIVE US A CALL! Center for Independent Living Empowering people with all disabilities by providing: resources, options, and disability related services needed to obtain individual FREEDOM in their lives. | | |
|
|
Schlow Centre Region Library Adult & Teen Summer Clalendar Virtual - BookFest PA 2021 Wednesday, July 7 - Friday, July 9th. Various times. SCHLOW ZOOM An Evening with Charles Fergus Wednesday, June 23, 7pm-8pm SCHLOW ZOOM | | |
|
|
CACJCentre County Community Conferencing Community Conferencing is a free and voluntary process of intentional dialogue which includes a neutral facilitator and any affected individuals who are directly connected to a
conflict or dispute with the end goal of a written resolution approved by everyone involved. See flyer for more details. GET INVOLVED Volunteer! We need volunteer facilitators who look like the people we serve.
Contact: Elizabeth Siegelman ersiegelman@cacj.us Send us referrals! Amidst a dispute or know someone who is? Let us help you move toward a resolution. Google Referral Form https://forms.gle/asB3pCvo2Y9KJg898 Contact us: referrals@cacj.us Learn More:
Caryn Blanchard
cblanchard@cacj.us
814-810-7196 |
|
|
JOB OPPORTUNITY Centre Safe Director of Programs and Services Centre Safe is seeking a Director of Programs and Services to manage the overall service provision functions of the organization. The Director of Programs and Services has responsibility for the oversight of direct services, working in partnership with Team Directors to assure consistent provision of services aligning with best practice in the field. As part of the Leadership Team of Centre Safe, the Director identifies and plans for the changing needs of the organization, including regular program planning and program evaluation, and shares responsibility with the Executive Director for implementing identified strategic planning goals. | | |
|
|
Center for Independent Living To learn more about what we do and to stay in the loop with what we have going on, click the button below then scroll to the bottom of the page. | | |
|
|
Mid-State Literacy Council |
|
|
| | Individual Tutoring for Adults Mid-State Literacy Council offers individual tutoring to help adults reach their goals. Tutors are available to help students increase their skills in reading, writing, and/or math. Interested adults can request a tutor by contacting Becky Mason rmason@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org or by calling 814-238-1809. | | |
|
|
Volunteer to Teach Literacy Skills Mid-State Literacy Council is looking for community volunteers to teach adult students in English as a second language, reading, writing, computer literacy, and preparation for the GED. We provide training, materials, and ongoing support. Call Mid-State Literacy Council at (814) 238-1809 or email mslc@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org for more information. | | |
|
|
SeminarStrength with People - Human Resources for Small BusinessThursday, July 15, 2021 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM This program will focus on the key Human Resources (HR) essentials you should have in place for your small business whether you handle them internally or outsource to a third party. It focuses on what you need to do to strike a balance between the statutory requirements to protect your employees and business, to help ensure you are compliant with the state and federal laws and regulations where you operate. | | |
|
|
Centre Region Parks and Rec Car Bingo Fundraiser We invite YOU and your family/friends to come play CAR BINGO from the comfort of YOUR car. Beep! Bingo! It's just that easy! All proceeds from the event benefit the Active Adult Center. Our FM transmitter will let you tune into your car radio to hear the numbers. We'll play 10 rounds of Bing for a chance to win prizes. The last game winner will receive a $100 cash prize! We will provide bingo cards and you will need to bring your own dauber or highlighter to play. Each car receives 4 cards per game. Bring your own water and snacks and get ready to have some fun! Rain date will be July 16th. DATE: Friday, July 9 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
AGES: 18 & Over FEE PER CAR: $15 Resident / $20 Non-Resident
LOCATION: John Hess Softball Complex Parking Lot |
|
|
Philosophy of Hope II Recognized by Telly Awards Concert event benefiting Jana Marie Foundation wins bronze award at 2021 Tellys |
|
|
The video concert Philosophy of Hope II that was shown last fall as a benefit for Jana Marie Foundation recently won a Bronze Award at this year’s Telly Awards. The Telly Awards honor excellence in local, regional, and cable television productions. This year’s awards received more than 12,000 entries that came from all 50 states and five continents. Philosophy of Hope II, written by Ken Baxter, produced by Judson Mantz, and stage managed by Amber Dawn Hohman, won a bronze award in the Online General Charitable category. |
|
|
Park Forest Preschool Enrolling 2 and 3 year olds for fall. Call the center director, Sue Hills (814) 231-8492 or check the website for more information. | | |
|
|
Click image for more information |
|
|
State College Rotary Club Grants The Sate College downtown Rotary Club is accepting grant applications. Any local licensed 501(c)(3) may apply | | |
|
|
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Voucher Program Once again, due to COVID-19, there is a different procedure for 2021. All applications will be processed through the mail. There will not be any in-person distribution of vouchers in 2021. Remaining the same as past years, participants must be 60 or over by December 31, meet the income guidelines, and be a resident of Centre County. Income is self-declared; no documentation is needed, but requires a signature on the Federal form verifying gross income guidelines are met. Income guidelines: One Person, $23,828; Two People, $32,227. Any stimulus funds received is NOT to be counted in the guidelines. However, any unemployment is to be included when looking at the guidelines. To receive the application to begin the process to receive the vouchers by mail, please do one of the following: - Call the Office of Aging at 814-355-6716
- Email the Office of Aging at aging@centrecountypa.gov your name and mailing address listing FMV or vouchers in your email.
| | |
|
|
Submissions for the August Newsletter are due by July 15th. We understand that programs and operations are changing every day. We will endeavor to include late submissions. The newsletter is published by the 1st Monday of each month. Email Stravis@tiu11.org Start the subject line with "CCCHS Newsletter." |
|
|
|
|
