CCCHS February Newsletter

Super Fair, Career & Volunteer Fairs, Free Lunches, Comedy Night, & More!

Greetings CCCHS,

 

Just another reminder that now is the time to renew your Council Membership. We are excited that membership renewals can now be done online. Visit the Council website at www.theccchs.org/membership and click the "join now" link to complete the 2020 form. Upon completion of the electronic membership form, you will receive an invoice to mail in with payment.

 

We hope to see you all at our next monthly membership meeting, which is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12pm at Calvary Church in Boalsburg.

 

See you there!

 

 

Heather Moran

CCCHS President

Peerstar, LLC

CCCHS Membership

Renew Today!

 

Organization Rates

 

Prior to February 28th - $60.00

From March 1st  - $65.00

 

Learn more about ORGANIZATION & INDIVIDUAL membership benefits

CCCHS Membership Meeting

Learn, share and connect.

 

Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm

Location: Calvary Harvest Fields

150 Harvest Fields Dr. Boalsburg, PA 16827

 

Presentations:

  • Amy Wilson, Mid-State Literacy Council
  • Christine Bishop, Youth Service Bureau

Helping Hands Article Dates for 2020

 

Would you like to submit an article for your agency or agency event in 2020?

Contact Faith Ryan  frryan@centrecountypa.gov to reserve a date.

 

2nd quarter article dates available: 

April 1st   |   April 8th   |   April 15th

April 22nd   |   May 13th   |   May 20th

May 27th   |   June 3rd   |   June 10th

June 17th   |  June 24th

Recent Helping Hands Articles

 

Helping Grieving Hearts Heal

Jackie Naginey Hook | Koch Funeral Home

 

Wait, It’s Income Tax Season? Again?

Evangeline Wright | MidPenn Legal Services 

 

Challenges of Raising Children as Grandparents

Sierra Lesny | Centre Helps

 

2020 Point-in-Time Count

Faith Ryan | Centre County Government, Office of Adult Services

 

Finding the Best Fit in Senior Living

Katie Kensinger | Juniper Communities

 
Full Helping Hands Articles

February Events & Resources

Computer Skills for Grandparents Helping to Raise Their Grandchildren

 

Starts February, 2020

For more information contact

Karen Loerch

814.238.1809

kloerch@mid-stateliteracycouncil.org

 

 
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Koch Funeral Home

Remembering with Love Ceremony

 

When: February 9

Time: 2.00 p.m.

Where: Wyndham Garden Inn

310 Elks Club Road

Boalsburg, PA16827

 

 
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Find a Job Friday

Construction Jobs Fair

 

When: Friday, February 14

Time:10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Where: PA CareerLink®

240 Match Factory Place

Bellefonte, PA

 

Meet representatives from:

Glenn O. Hawbaker Inc., Envinity, Maxwell Excavation & Trucking,

HRI Inc., & R.C. Bowman

 

For current employer list call  814.548.7587

or check our facebook page

 

 
Event Flyer

Wise Crackers Comedy Club Fundraisers

For The Central PA Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

&

Centre for Alternatives in Community Justice

 

Saturday, February 15

Event begins at 6:00 p.m.

Show beings at 7 p.m.

 
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Saturday, February 22

Event begins at 6:00 p.m,

Show beings at 7 p.m.

 
CAJC Event Information
Wise Crackers State College
 

Next Death Cafe Discussion Group

 

When: Monday, February 17

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Where: Webster's Bookstore Cafe

 

Please join us at our monthly Death Cafe where we will drink coffee and teas, eat cake and discuss death. Our goal is to increase awareness to help us all make the most

of our lives.

 
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Helping Grieving Hearts Heal

Community Outreach Events

January and February, 2020

 

 

 

 
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My Life Re-Launched

 

What:

An evening of Moth-style storytelling about how loss can propel us into new and surprising places.

 

When: Monday, February 17th

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Attic of State Theatre

130 W. College Avenue, State College, PA

Admission: $7.00

 

 
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AAUW Welcomes Book Donations  Through March 11th

 

Donate at our Door

176 Technology Drive, Boalsburg

Monday

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday

9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

or 24/7

at our outdoor book bins!

 
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Jana Marie Foundation and Mid-State Literacy Council Present

A Night of Fun & Inspiration

 

When: Tuesday, February 18

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Where: Grace Lutheran Church

205 S. Garner Street, State College

 
Event Flyer

Wesley's Closet

 

FREE Gently used coats, and new underwear & socks for those in need.

  • Sizes infant-adult.
  • First come first serve.
  • No application or paperwork necessary.

 

When: January 18th & February 8th

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.

Where: St. Paul’s United Methodist Church & Wesley Foundation: 250 East College Avenue, State College. Enter through the RED doors on Locust Lane and proceed to third floor.

 

Questions? Contact wesleyscloset@gmail.com

 

Check out our January - April

schedule of children's events at Schlow Centre Region Library

 

 
Events Calendar
 

Check out our events for Teens and Adults at Schlow Centre Region Library January to April 2020

 

 
Events Calendar

Free Workshop

Applying to Penn State

 

When: Wednesday, February 26

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: PA CareerLink®

240 Match Factory Place

Bellefonte, PA

 

Learn tips and hands on strategies to make your application stand out.

 

Register by calling PA CareerLink®  814.548.7587 or at pacareerlink.pa.gov

 

Penn State Hospitatliy Part Time Recruitment Event

following the workshop

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

 
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Penn State’s Impact Career Fair

 

When: February 26th, 2020

Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Where: Pegula Ice Rink

 

This fair is designed for students interested in careers in human services, education, health, advocacy, etc., and the cost is $15 for non-profits; $50 for business/industry companies.

 

See full details in this link

 

 

The HDFS Internship & Volunteer Fair

 

When: February 27th, 2020

Time: 10:30 am  – 12:00 pm

Where: 233 HUB

 

The Fair is held from 10:30 am to 12 noon,  and coincides with the HDFS 490 Internship Class, giving students the chance to meet and talk to potential sites in a lower-pressure environment. Other students in the major and the College of Health and Human Development are invited as well, and we encourage presenters to bring materials for interested volunteers, in addition to materials about internships. To register, please email Marc McCann at mhm137@psu.edu, or call him at (814) 863-0310.

 

State College MS Connections Group

 

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter works with the local members of the Centre Region to spread their mission; that people affected by MS can live their best lives while we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.

 

The State College MS Connections Group, open to any affected by multiple sclerosis meets the second Thursday of the month, from 6- 7:30 pm in conference rooms 2 and 3 at Mount Nittany Health. Entry at the Dreibelbis Auditorium entrance is recommended. Call Diane Kramer at 814-553-3408 or email at mrsdianekramer@gmail.com with any questions or for more 

Information.

 

Bread Basket Community Kitchen

 

Free Lunch
Soup, Bread, Fruit, Dessert
 

When:

Wednesdays

January 22 - March 4

March 18 - April 29
Time:

11:00 a.m.  -  1:00 p.m.
Where:

St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
& Wesley Foundation
~Social Room~
250 East College Avenue
State College
814-237-2163

 

ALL are WELCOME!!

 
More information
 

St. Paul's Shoe Bank

 

When: The Shoe Bank is open every

Saturday morning.

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Where: at the Wesley Student Center (Room 203) attached to St. Paul's United Methodist Church 250 E. College Ave, State College, PA 16801

 

We provide a free NEW pair of sneakers to a child up to age 3 every 3 months and age 3 to 18 every 6 months. Child must be present to receive sneakers.

 

There are also racks of used shoes for all ages in the hallway outside of the Shoe Bank.

For more information contact Jan Becker at shoebank@stpaulsc.org

 

 

 
More information

Registration is NOW OPEN for the 6th Annual Super Fair!

 

This one-of-a-kind event provides an opportunity to bring human services agencies and related groups under one roof to connect, network, promote services, products and resources available for individuals and families in Centre County.

 

When: March 28

Time: 10a.m. - 2p.m.

Where: Nittany Mall

 
Register Here

Promote Your Organization

in the Super Fair Guide!

 
Super Fair Guide - Ad Pricing

 March & Beyond

National MS Society events in the Centre Region

Pathways to a Cure April 4, 2020 Ramada Conference Center.

Registration opening soon!

Empowering People Affected by MS to Solve Everyday Challenges

 

Join the NMSS to hear the latest information on multiple sclerosis research, progress, and what you can do now to impact your health and quality of life.  Don’t miss the chance to hear from top specialists and connect with others in the MS community. Free to attend.

 

Walk MS State College May 2, 2020 Mount Nittany Elementary School

700 Brandywine Drive State College, PA 16801

 

1 and 3 miles options available!

All ages welcome, free to register.

Register

Bike MS: Glimcher Keystone Country Ride July 18-19, 2020 25th Anniversary

Hollidaysburg Senior High School to The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

 

100 and 150 mile route options.

Don’t just ride, Bike MS!

Register

 

 

Subscribe to the National MS

Society for e-updates 

 

Subscribe to the State College MS Connection Group newsletter

 

The Value of Social Media Workshop

 

Leadership Centre County’s Transformational Leader Series presents The Value of Social Media: Leveling up strategy for your organization

Presented by Ellen Matis of Hello Social Co.

 

When: March 24

Time: 11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Where: Centre LifeLink

Cost: $25

 
Register

Submissions for the March newsletter are due by February 15.

 

Email Stravis@tiu11.org

Start the subject line with "CCCHS Newsletter."

 

Submissions received after February 15 may not be included in the March newsletter.

CCCHS - P.O. Box 1064 State College, PA 16804-1064

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