CCCHS December Newsletter |
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Seed Grant Awardees, CCCHS Membership Renewal, German Christmas, Parties, Trees, Toys, Super Fair 2020 & More... |
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Greetings CCCHS Members! Thank you to everyone who attended the annual delegate assembly in November. During the meeting, the slate for the 2020 Board of Directors was presented by the Nominating Committee and approved by membership. 2020 Board of Directors: Heather Moran, Peerstar, LLCS - President Sarah Travis, CareerLink - First Vice President Calvin Miller, Home Initiative - Second Vice President Brenda Reeve, RSVP - Treasurer Renae Schunk, St. Paul's United Methodist Church - Secretary Jennifer Eisenhuth, Strawberry Fields Melissa Bottorf - PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources Natalie Depto-Vesey, Home Nursing Agency Dee Hall, Centre Safe Shawn Rockmore, CenClear Katie Kensinger - Juni[er Village at Brookline Betsy Barndt, Centre County Government Jennifer Stahl, Housing Transitions Also at this meeting, the Robert T. Ott Seed Grant Committee announced the recipients of this year's grant. The Centre County RSVP VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) Program received $2,500 to help purchase laptops needed to prepare over 1800 income tax returns for lower income individuals in 5 locations throughout Centre county. Centre Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) also received $2500 to assist with the purchasing of iPads which will streamline the screening process for patients. Our next membership meeting will be held on December 5, 2019 at 12pm at Calvary Church. As a reminder, membership luncheons and board meetings will be cancelled in the event that any one or more of the school districts in State College, Bellefonte, Penns Valley, Bald Eagle, Philipsburg do not have school due to weather conditions (in the case of delays only, meetings will still take place). I look forward to seeing you all on December 4th! Heather Moran CCCHS President Peerstar, LLC |
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CCCHS Learn. Share. Connect. Renew Today! New Online Membership Process |
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CCCHS Membership Renewal The CCCHS promotes communication and relationship building among human service agencies, government entities, private sector organizations, school systems, the health sector and interested individuals throughout the community. |
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New Online Membership Form Highlights - Your organizational membership form will be completed once you hit the submit button.
- An automatic notification and invoice will be sent to the CCCHS contact email. We DO NOT accept online payments at this time.
- If you return your invoice by February 28, 2019 organizational membership fee is $60. Membership dues received after that date are $65.00.
- Don't forget to hit submit to make sure your membership form is processed. If you have any questions please email ccchs2@gmail.com.
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2019 Seed Grant Awardees The Seed Grant Committee announces Centre Volunteers and Medicine and Centre County RSVP Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program are the 2019 Seed Grant Awardees |
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Robert Ott Seed Money Grants are intended to provide 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. | | |
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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 January 22nd February 12th February 19th March 18th March 4th March 25th |
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Recent Helping Hands Articles Have the Talk of a LIfetime Jackie Hook | Koch Funeral Home New Grant Will Expand Access to Behavorial Health Care for the Uninsured in Centre Region Cherly White | Centre Volunteers in Medicine LIteracy for Life Amy Wilson | Mid-State Literacy Council Children's Aid Society Celebrating National Adoption Month Shannon Kelly | Children's Aid Society | | |
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Member Events & Resources |
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CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES OPEN HOUSE December 3rd, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 2100 E. College Ave. Suite A Please join us in celebrating the opening of our CCR Centre County Office. Enjoy light refreshments while meeting the crisis team and visiting the new Centre County walk in crisis assessment services. CCR is proud to be part of Centre County! CCR Website |
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GERMAN CHRISTMAS MARKET Lemont Village Association The 11th Annual German-style “Weihnachtsmarkt”, celebrating Christmas in Lemont, with local crafts, music, bratwurst and treats, beverages, and good spirits Date: Friday, December 6th Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Date: Saturday, December 7th Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Where: Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds (the Granary) in Lemont, 133 Mt. Nittany Road. Come out and enjoy the magic of the season. There will be music Friday evening opening the market with Christmas cheer and grilled bratwurst and hotdogs for supper. Come dressed for the weather, and have a cup of hot cocoa or warming German drink with good friends and neighbors - all that is needed to start the holidays right. Kids are very welcome, be sure to dress for the weather - there is NO heat in our buildings. - Santa and Mrs. Claus will be blowing in from the North Pole on Saturday!
- 25 + vendors
- Local Lemont merchants will have special hours and offerings, making it a festive weekend throughout Lemont.
All proceeds go to the restoration and maintenance of the Historic Grain Elevator and Coal Sheds. Together we can guarantee that generations to come will be able to enjoy the Granary. | | |
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Holiday Open House Pregnancy Resource Clinic When: Monday, December 9 Time: 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Where: 423 South Pugh Street, State College | | |
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Trail of Trees Juniper Village at Brookline When: Monday, December 16 Time: 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (See flyer for details) Where: 920 Cliffside Drive, State Collge Trail of Trees is a community-wide event featuring dozens of trees creatively decorated by local businesses,organizations, and Juniper departments! | | |
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Holiday Party River Valley Senior Providers Group When: Tuesday, December 17 Time: 7:45 a.m. - 9:30am Where: The Country Cupboard Hafer Road, Lewisburg Cost: $25 payable at the door. Cash or Check only RSVP by 12/12/19 to mbottorf2016@gmail.com BRING A COLLEAGUE OR TWO! If you RSVP and cannot attend, we kindly ask that you send a replacement or cancel as soon as possible to prevent RVSPG from covering the cost of your meal. Thank you! THE AGENDA
7:45 AM - 8:10 AM: Registration, Breakfast Buffet, & Networking
8:10 AM - 8:30 AM: Introductions and Organization Announcements
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Guest Speakers:
- State Representative David H. Rowe – Our Aging Population in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Robert Torres – Update on PA Department of Aging Initiatives
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM: 2018 Community Impact Grant Updates and 2019 Recipients Announced | | |
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2019 Toys for Tots
Unregistered Site Dates
Centre County residents not receiving toys from their local Food Pantry may apply. Residents must be income eligible, provide identification, and proof of address.
Thursday, Dec. 19, 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 20, 9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21, 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
CHANGE OF LOCATION
Hills Plaza (between Giant Foods and Firestone/behind McDonald’s),
2137 & 2139 South Atherton Street, State College, PA Questions? Unregistered Site questions can be directed to Sue Ott at (814) 360-5996. | | |
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| | Helping Grieving Hearts Heal Community Events During December | | |
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| | Healing Through the Holidays When: Monday, December 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Where: 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College | | |
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Holidays are the perfect time to celebrate and Have the Talk of a Lifetime with your loved ones. As families and friends gather for the holidays, take the time to create a special family event and begin a new tradition, one that matters most. Read More>>> |
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| | Next Death Cafe Discussion Group Monday, December 16 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. 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 Empty Arms Recover Together When: The following Thursdays:
November 7, November 21, December 5,
December 19, January 9 and January 23
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. This is a six-night series for parents/couples who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth or early infant death. The group is led by a certified spiritual director and celebrant and a former group participant. Pre-registration is required. Call TIDES to register at (814) 692-2233. | | |
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Leadership Centre County Annual Luncheon January 8, 2020 Days Inn Penn State Starts at 11:30 a.m. $25 Register at leadershipcentrecounty.org |
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SPONSORS NEEDED! Deadline to register as a sponsor is Friday, December 17 (payment due by Friday, January 31). The 2020 Super Fair of Centre County Resources event is scheduled to take place at the Nittany Mall on Saturday, March 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. This one-of-a-kind event, in its sixth year, aims to provide local organizations with a no-cost opportunity to highlight all that Centre County has to offer its residents, and allows human service agencies and other exhibitors a chance to promote their services, and to get the word out about available volunteer opportunities. Please consider becoming a sponsor or reaching out to potential sponsors by sharing the letter below. |
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Promote Your Organization in the Super Fair Guide! Guide is published March 19 EARLY BIRD Ad Space Reservation Deadline: Monday, February 17 (Take 10% off!) 14,100 FULL COLOR copies: 13,600 copies distributed in the Gazette on Thursday, March 19 and addintal 500 copies available at the fair and participating agency locations. | | |
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AAUW Welcomes Book Donations Year Round 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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Submissions for the January newsletter are due by December 15. Email Stravis@tiu11.org Start the subject line with "CCCHS Newsletter." Submissions received after December 15 may not be included in the January newsletter. |
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