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Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. would like to acknowledge Dainelle, one of our volunteers, on her recent marriage. On January 14th, 2024, Dainelle and Theodore became Mr. and Mrs. Williams in front of family and close friends.
Congratulations to you both as you embark upon this journey together.
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CLEFT OF THE ROCK BOARD MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS RETREAT |
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Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. (COTR) held a retreat for it's board members and volunteers on the weekend of January 27th, 2024. The retreat consisted of an inspirational charge from guest speaker, Arlene Connelly (pictured centre), and 3 days of team building activities. Ms. Connelly presented her S.T.R.I.D.E. STEPS system to the team, giving them insight into how COTR could better develop its long-term strategic goals.
Arlene Connelly is the Founder, President & CEO of ISEE GROUP, LLC, an International Human Development Company focusing on building healthy relationships and strengthening families and communities. She is also a Life Enrichment Strategist and Servant Leader who has dedicated over 30 years to providing executive leadership, management, supervisory, and administrative expertise in the non-profit sector and higher education - serving adults, at-promise youth, families, and under-served populations.
Cleft of the Rock team members also became better acquainted with each other's personalities and work styles by completing the Color Code Personality Test, spearheaded by our very capable volunteer, Danielle Manborde. The team discussed ways to improve communication with each other, contribute to the organization, as well as how to complete assigned tasks and continue to push COTR forward. We look forward to making this retreat a yearly event!
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2024 BLACK HISTORY THEME: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS
African American art is infused with African, Caribbean, and the Black American lived experiences. In the fields of visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression, the African American influence has been paramount. African American artists have used art to preserve history and community memory...
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Dr. Angelou's Correction
Video from "People are Talking" 1990
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Voices of the Village
Classic
"The children know only what we teach them...we are all teachers..."
- Dr. Maya Angelou
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An acclaimed American poet, storyteller, activist, and autobiographer, Maya Angelou was born Marguerite Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri. Angelou had a broad career as a singer, dancer, actress, composer, and Hollywood’s first female black director, but became most famous as a writer, editor, essayist, playwright, and poet.
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Voices of the Village
Wisdom is defined as the ability to think and act using knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight. "Voices of the Village" showcases wisdom from wise and wonderful parents.
"Always take time to care for one another."
~Beryl Rolle
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I was Raised by the Village
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June Miriti
University Of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Happening Now: 2024 Third Annual Raffle!! |
CLEFT OF THE ROCK FOUNDATION, INC.
Raffle 2024
GRAND PRIZE: 14kt White Gold Diamond Pendant Necklace
2nd Prize: 3 Days/2 Nights Hutchinson Shores, Florida
3rd Prize: 3 Days/2 Nights Opal Sands Resort, Florida
4th Prize: Western Air Ticket
5th Prize: Facial by Sapphire's esthetics
6th Prize: Retros Red Beauty Shop
7th Prize: Bridgerton Themed Basket
8th Prize: Date Night Themed Basket
9th Prize: Florida Panthers Autographed Photo
Donation: $20.00 per ticket
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Make Plans to Join us at The
Friendsgiving Gala - SAVE THE DATE
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Book
Of
The Month
Reading Age 8-12yrs.
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With a little help from the astounding Dollar Duo characters—Mr. Finance and Investing Woman—this engaging kid's finance book covers essential information about stocks and bonds, how to invest in them, and how they can help you build your wealth. |
A woman faces many hardships in her life, but ultimately finds extraordinary strength and hope in the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. |
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9-Week Parenting on Purpose Video Series
by Dr. Bob Barnes
We all know that children don't come with instruction manuals, and with today's barrage of seemingly opposing information and uncharted societal issues, parenting can seem overwhelming. The 9-week Parenting on Purpose Video Series seeks to help parents make sense of all the information through proven and practical parenting solutions created by Dr. Bob Barnes. Dr. Barnes has a doctorate in counseling and received his education at Maryville College and Florida Atlantic University. He presents seminars and conferences on Parenting and Marriage throughout North America.
9- Week Video Series
Current Sessions
January 8th 2024
January 9th 2024
January 17th 2024
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Conversations on Parenting
If you would be interested in hosting a Conversations on Parenting meeting with a group of your friends and family please reach out to us. We would love to have one of our board members facilitate a meeting and continue to grow the awareness of the importance of parent education.
Upcoming Dates
February 17, 2024
March 16, 2024
April 20, 2024
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Parenting on Purpose
Support Sessions
Attention POP Alumni - We are committed to supporting each person/family we encounter. We recognize that in these times, as parents, it's challenging to plan ahead or fit self-improvement into our already jam-packed schedules. The good news is that we can schedule time for a Parenting On Purpose Support Session (POPS) led by Brenda Williams, a wise and amazing mother and grandmother who is committed to growing families. Reply to this email to schedule your session today.
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Calling All Volunteers
Cleft of the Rock is looking forward to even greater things in the coming year. We have been able to accomplish a lot over a short five-year period with the help of volunteers just like you! We are growing! Grow with us! Helping doesn't have to be complicated. Just use what you know how to do to help. That's called volunteering! We are always in need of new volunteers and would greatly appreciate your time in any way that you can contribute. If you have teenagers who need hours for school, any time they volunteer with us can count towards their goal...even virtually.
Volunteer today. Click on the link below to fill out the form, and we will contact you:
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New Partner
We are welcoming a new sponsor and partner to The Cleft of The Rock Foundation - Thorne.
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Partners in Parent Education Program
The Mission of Cleft of the Rock Foundation is to help abused and abandoned children and struggling families improve their circumstances through education, life coaching, proper shelter, nourishment, and work. Through the Partners in Parent Education Program, you can partner with us to raise awareness of the need for parent education, be able to offer more parent education opportunities to more families and build communities where families are strong and children are safe through the love and support of deliberate parenting.
We have a Major Gift Society Giving Circle that consists of 5 different levels to meet your budget and your desire to partner. These are yearly amounts that are tax-deductible. The end of the year is near, take this time to make a difference and support Cleft of the Rock Foundation, Inc. to help parents and children!
Please click on the link to join your circle, and become our partner. We are excited about the success we are having so far with the initiatives that we are engaged in, and we welcome your partnership.
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Cleft of the Rock Foundation | 954-736-8236 |
www.cleftoftherockfoundation.org
Bahamas 242-225-9913| 35 Trinity Way, Nassau, Bahamas
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