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Greetings CCCHS Members,

Fall Theme for Council? Carry On!

Whether we like it or not, the casual feel of summer is almost over and everything is kicking up a gear as we head into the fall months. CCCHS has great plans and expectations for the next few months, but a question mark lingers over those plans as covid concerns linger over us all.

As I was reflecting on our decisions, I realized we will do our best to carry on with trainings, meetings, and membership benefits the best we can and have a backup plan in place. After all, isn’t that what we are all doing these days?

In September, we are excited to welcome members back to an IN-PERSON meeting at Calvary Church on Wednesday, September 1 at 12 PM. As usual, bring your lunch and any materials you would like to share. We will be masked and do our best to both network and remain socially distanced.

Each October we love our tradition of Lunch with the Legislators and we want that tradition to continue. As of now, we feel we can safely accommodate everyone in person for this event, although we may not be able to offer lunch. Stay tuned for more information. If guidelines recommend a move to virtual, we will have that option too. As always, Jeannine Lozier will MC this event and welcomes questions to be sent ahead of time to ccchs2@gmail.com.

We also wanted to maintain our self-care member benefit and are happy to offer a free VIRTUAL training with our friend Annie Macelli on October 8. Our hope is it’s a Friday and you can enjoy lunch and take the afternoon to learn about practical ways to release worry, stress, and secondary trauma and then take the weekend to reenergize yourself. Those who attend will also get a “freebie” of a 30-minute session with Annie. Don’t forget to register yourself and your co-workers on our website!

Lastly, it’s been a while since we offered one of our training opportunities. We’re excited to once again partner with ACAP (Adult Children of Aging Parents) of Centre County to host a VIRTUAL joint training on Advocacy – How to Use Your Voice for yourself, your clients, and your loved ones. This training will also be free of charge and something we can all use a little help with from time to time. Join us on October 29!

So, as we all carry on through these next few months, please be rest assured that Council continues to work on ways to maximize your membership. We welcome your feedback and willingness to get involved. Please feel free to contact me anytime!

With Warmest Regards,

Melissa Bottorf

CCCHS President

PA Link to ADRC

** Membership Benefit **

September In-Person Membership Meeting

September 1, 2021

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

IN-PERSON, MASKED, & SOCIALLY DISTANCED

at Calvary Church150 Harvest Fields Drive Boalsburg, PA 16827

*There will not be a virtual option for this meeting.

Join us to share your announcements and learn from your colleagues.

September Member Presentations

• Youth Service Bureau
• Peerstar, LLC

CCCHS meetings are held on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 12 noon - 1:00 PM. During the pandemic, we have been meeting every month with no winter or summer breaks.

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.

CCCHS Fall Training Opportunities

**** Member Benefit***

2021 Helping Hands Articles

Fall Dates Now 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 please contact

Natalie Depto-Vesey at deptoveseyn@upmc.edu

COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Testing Site Open until August 31

The Department of Health announced that it will continue its COVID-19 testing site for the general public in Centre County. This site is available through a partnership with AMI Expeditionary Healthcare (AMI).

• Walk–in site August 18th - August 31st; no appointment necessary.
• Location:  Centre County Recycling & Refuse Authority Interpretive Center, 253 Transfer Road, Bellefonte, PA 16823
• Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (Tuesday - Saturday)
• No age limits for testing.
• Free. ID required.
• Individuals with insurance will be asked to provide an insurance card; however, no co-pay or any other cost is charged to the individual.
• Uninsured individuals will also be tested without cost to the person.
• Anyone needing to be tested may access this site regardless of residency.

Updates & Resources

The Centre County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Prison Society (PPS) is seeking a few dedicated volunteers to become Official Visitors, or Prison Monitors, in nearby prisons: SCI Benner, SCI Rockview, and the Centre County Correctional Facility.

The PPS has been existence since 1787 with a mission of seeking humane prison conditions. It is the oldest non-profit organization in the country dedicated to sensible and humane criminal justice.  Today the Society responds to the concerns of incarcerated people and their families, provides assistance to individuals returning home from incarceration, and advocates for systemic policy change.

The cornerstone of the Society's work is a network of volunteers, known as Official Visitors, or Prison Monitors.  Thanks to Pennsylvania law, the Prison Society is authorized to empower these individuals to privately visit any person incarcerated in a state or county prison or jail in the Commonwealth. Visits today can be accomplished in-person or virtually by video or phone. US Mail and email options are also available.

If you are interested, please find the application to become an Official Visitor on the PPS website at and/or contact Janet Irons (ironsjanetc@gmail.com)  or Mark Frailey (chiefmf01@yahoo.com) to learn more.

St. Paul's Shoe Bank

Where is the Shoe Bank?
In room 203 of the Wesley Student Center, which is attached to St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. We are located in downtown State College, between Beaver and College Avenues, and between McAllister Street and Locust Lane. You may park for free in the Church lot at Locust Lane and Calder Way on Saturday mornings. Paid parking is available in the McAllister Street parking deck, or directly in front of or beside the Church and Wesley. Enter the Wesley Center on Locust Lane—there will be a sign outside at the red entry doors.

The PA Business Central, a publication tied in with twenty-three counties in Pennsylvania, chose to recognize the 2021 Top Home Healthcare Agencies in Central PA. In Home Services of Central PA Home Care Agency, based in Lewistown, PA {3 W Monument Square, Suite 304), was selected as a 2021 Top Healthcare Agency by the PA Business Central. In Home Services of Central PA helps senior citizens in Juniata, Mifflin, and Centre counties as well as parts of Snyder and Huntingdon counties. 
 

PA Business Central stated in the 2021 top Healthcare Agency announcement that those selected are the dedicated people who help seniors to remain in the comfort and security of their own homes. The PA Business Central mentioned that, like many frontline workers, the efforts of those recognized have been nothing less than heroic in the midst of the pandemic , and we are happy to honor them. 
Kenton Stuck, Founder and CEO of In Home Services of Central PA, is proud of the honor and is extremely proud of the Team of Healthcare Heroes that make up In Home Services of Central PA. Stuck noted that the most recent company client satisfaction score is 98% for which he is also proud. Stuck stated, "I value, thank, and appreciate all our team members that make up our Company, and I value, thank and appreciate our clients for allowing us to be of assistance. We strive to hire the best in order to provide the best in home care services. The PA Business Central honor and the most recent client satisfaction survey score indicate our passion as a company to be the best and to provide the best in service. Ongoing staff training is important to us, as we strive to achieve our client care goals. " Stuck added, "We live by our Mission Statement which is: In Home Services of Central PA is a company of Caring, Conscientious, Dependable, Dedicated Team Members {Caregivers) whose goal is to make life easier for our clients by providing outstanding in home services with a sincere commitment to Customer Service." 
 

In conclusion, Stuck said, "We, during this difficult pandemic, have always tried to promote a safe environment for both our team members and our clients by providing essential supplies and ongoing, extensive training." 

Jana Marie Foundation to hold several special events during September

National Suicide Prevention Month is recognized around the country each September. It is a time to think about those who have died by suicide and the impact suicide has had on millions of people across the United States.

Jana Marie Foundation’s mission, regardless of the month, is to provide tools for individuals and communities to prevent suicide, and also help bring the issues of mental wellness and health to the forefront. The foundation formed in 2012 and is dedicated to Jana Marie Vicere, who in 2011 lost her battle to depression and died by suicide at the age of 30. She spent much of her life helping others and loved creative expression and the arts.

Each September is a special time for the foundation as it presents special events throughout the month in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month.

On Friday, September 10 (World Suicide Prevention Day), Jana Marie Foundation holds its annual “Evening of Hope, Healing, and Remembrance” at 5:30 p.m. at Wasson Farm in State College. The evening is designed to create public awareness about suicide prevention, remember those we have lost, give hope to survivors, and end the stigma that surrounds mental health and suicide. The evening is free to attend and includes dinner, music, and guest speakers.

On Thursday, September 23, Philosophy of Hope III: Your Authentic Self will be at the State Theatre beginning at 7 p.m. The event will feature inspiring songs written by singer-songwriter-author Ken Baxter as well as new arrangements of memorable songs from the past. Other performers include Molly Countermine, Richard Sleigh, Daryl Branford, Judson Mantz, Rene Witzke, and other noted artists. Tickets are $33 and can be purchased by visiting thestatetheatre.org.

The foundation has several other events scheduled for September, including a drum circle on September 11, Survivors of Suicide Loss support group meetings on September 14, 21, and 28, and more.

“Having a designated month for suicide prevention allows us all to use our collective voices to help end the silence that often surrounds the topic,” says Marisa Vicere, founder and president of Jana Marie Foundation. “However, our work stretches well beyond this month. Suicide prevention education and strong focuses on mental health and wellness should be encouraged every day of the year and that's exactly what we do here at Jana Marie Foundation. We encourage you to come out, get involved, and be the difference. Together, we can open minds and save lives."

For more information on the foundation, suicide prevention, mental health, and foundation events, visit janamariefoundation.org and follow Jana Maria Foundation on Facebook and Instagram.

Job Opportunities

We are looking for overnight support staff to join our team. Our ideal candidate is independent, take-charge, punctual, and engaged. The overnight staff is responsible for the safety and security of the clients and premises of the Out of the Cold overnight shelter. Overnight staff allow Out of the Cold to exist, so we're looking for committed applicants.

This position requires a mature, responsible individual with skills in people management, verbal and written communication, maintaining professional and personal boundaries, conflict resolution and basic computer skills. Must be available for overnight hours and some holiday hours. Reliable transportation required or access to public transportation.

Position Details: Part-time, 20-30 hours/week

Salary: $14/hour

Hours: 10pm- 8am, 2-4 days a week (Some weekend hours and holiday hours required).

Call 814-852-8864 or email ootccentreco@gmail.com to apply.

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