February 2020

Hug someone you love today.... The NBA world mourns the death of Kobe Bryant. Kobe's Bryant's Final Interview He ... seemed motivated to make his second act just as memorable. And that is what makes his unexpected death even more tragic. Not only did Bryant have so much more of his life to live. He had so much more of his life to give.

Sponsors, Exhibitors, Advertisers! ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION OPEN 2020 SEACAA Annual Conference November 3-6 Beau Rivage Resort Hotel, Biloxi, MS Biloxi is the place to be for the 2020 Annual SEACAA Training Conference! Grab a Room and Register early to take advantage of discounted rates through June 5th.  Submit Conference Proposals here

News To Go

HEALTH OUTCOMES ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH In order to address social determinants of health (SDOH), it is important first to understand what they are. DEFINITION: The conditions in which people are “born, grow, work, live, and age" - all are shaped by the distribution of money, power and resources, at the global, national and local levels." These factors cause health inequities - the unfair and unavoidable differences in health status." - World Health Organization....... more

IMPERFECT UNION  PEOPLE NEED TO SEE Newnan, GA - Read how one small southern town tried to use art to help the community celebrate diversity and embrace change. Unfortunately not everyone was ready for....... more

NEW HOPES 3 WAYS EMOTIONALLY INTELLIGENT LEADERS SET GREAT GOALS Micha el Schn eider, Human capital specialist, Welltower says you set great goals by envisioning the impact. You achieve them by planning for failure. With the new year comes new hopes that things will be different. 2020 will be the year that I finally finish a full book, lose that extra 10 pounds, and  make big moves at work . Unfortunately,  most new ...... more .

LEADERSHIP EXPEDITION SETS SAIL Wrightsville Beach, NC - NC's Community Action Association is preparing to launch its highly acclaimed Non-Profit Leadership Expedition at Wrightsville Beach, NC on March 25-27...... more

Words to Live By

“NINE TENTHS OF WISDOM IS BEING WISE IN TIME.” – Theodore Roosevelt We all have 24 hours in a day, but how come some people achieve so much more in 24 hours than others? How can we increase our productivity and still have time to..... more

Regional & National News

“Continuous effort – not strength or intelligence – is the key to unlocking our potential.” – Winston Churchill BE YOUR BEST SELF! Want to be better at what you do?...if you work in Human Resources, as a Deputy Director or Executive Director, or Financial Officer, SEACAA offers a web-based e-learning platform Executive Leaders web-based Certification program , that can be accessed 24 hours/day, 7 days/week to accommodate your schedule so you can work at your own pace......... OR think about the SEACAA Certified Community Action Management Program (CCAMP) that has two certification programs for all members interested in achieving high educational and professional standards in community engagement and management. Enroll now!..... and be your best self!

2020 Census Timeline: The Rollout Important dates to keep in mind as we move into 2020. Check Out the Partnership’s Census 2020 Blog ! See sample questionnaire. Download 2020 Census Basics Handout  Annual Update of HHS Poverty Guidelines The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued it’s annual update of the HHS Poverty Guidelines.

REG IV HEAD START Dr. Calvin E. Moore, Jr., new Regional Program Manager for Region IV Head Start, will provide remarks at NCCAA's 20/20 Vision Annual Conference in May, 12-15. Dr. Moore is a Head Start graduate and has long been a vocal advocate and example of the program’s success...... more

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Spot On

Young people more likely to die by suicide in high poverty communities. Full story here.

Agency Happenings

“The city’s overflow shelter provided a safe place for more than 600 people when the temperatures dipped to dangerous levels.......” said Dr. Cynthia Croom, Executive Director, Metro Action Commission. HEART TO HEART METRO ACTION ADVOCATES FOR $10,000 DONATION FROM PIEDMONT TO SUPPORT NASHVILLE'S HOMELESS Nashville, TENNESEE - The Metropolitan Action Commission partnered with Piedmont Natural Gas to donate $10,000 toward the cost of ensuring the city’s Overflow Shelter has the necessary supplies to serve Nashville’s unhoused and unsheltered residents...... more Great Work, Metro Action! 

ALL SMILES SENIOR CITIZENS GET THEIR CENTER BACK THANKS TO KCEOC Barbourville, KY - KCEOC Community Action Partnership, Inc. came to the rescue of senior community members and a local Senior Citizens Center scheduled to close at the end of last year - after 40 years of service. The seniors were all smiles as KCEOC Community Action Partnership finished ....... more Great Save, KCEOC!

Annette Orbert, ACCSA Executive Director (pictured in center with her staff) said, “NCCARE360 has provided the ability to connect with community partners in a more efficient way and has provided an easier way for applicants to connect with community resources.” SDOH Alamance County CA #1 User in NCCare360 Delivery  Burlington, NC - Alamance County Community Services Agency (ACCSA) was recognized and congratulated by the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) for its successful implementation of NCCARE360 at the November meeting of NCCAA's Council of Executive Directors in Winston Salem, NC. NCCARE360 is a statewide care network initiative to electronically connect individuals with resource information ..... more. Way to Go, Alamance!

Hope for the Homeless

“.......Never give up! I just want to let the youth know if there is no hope, KCEOC and I do care and there is hope with us. ” - Haley S. KCEOC Community Action Partnership Opens Youth Crisis Center  Barbourville, Kentucky - KCEOC Community Action Partnership officially opened the KCEOC Youth Crisis Center named Ryan’s Place in Barbourville. haven for homeless youth, the Center was named after Ryan White, a homeless youth client advocate, who passed away in a car accident before........ more. and HELPS HOMELESS YOUTH Barbourville, KY - Haley S., found herself homeless at the age of 18 because of differences of opinion with her family. With only a bag of belongings, and the stress of finding a new place to call home, she heard about Ryan’s Place and .... more

Did you know? Fun Facts & More A Soup called Roberto is causing a social media stir It is much easier than you think to make a difference - with a Give Back Box  These 19 things were created by women

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FEBRUARY 16 Experiment in Self-Reliance, Winter Wonderland fundraiser, Winston- Salem, NC 17 Random Acts of Kindess Day 18 SEACAA Board of Directors Meeting, Omni Hotel & Resort, 2020 Reg IV Head Start Annual Training Conference & Expo, Atlanta, GA MARCH 17-20 2020 NCAF Annual Conference , Washington, DC APRIL 1 Census Day AUGUST National Partnership Annual Meeting, Seatle Washington NCAF, Washington, DC NOVEMBER 3-6 SEACAA 2020 Annual Conference , Beau Rivage, Biloxi, MS Forward newsletter submissions to [email protected] by April 27th for the May Spotlight.

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