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Monthly News & Updates
May 2023
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Good morning,
A reflection for today: A resident with Family Promise Montco PA shared this message with their team. She said that writing helps her overcome her stress and anxiety, and she hopes that her poetry can inspire others. We hope that her words below will lift you up and inspire you!
Please continue to keep us informed of what's happening with you in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. The information here comes from you, with links to our website for more complete information and resources. Send your events and updates to Kristyn: [email protected]. Thank you!
Warmly,
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Strong
Sometimes we see ourselves as failing.
When in reality we are just learning.
You have to learn to hold on and be strong.
Think positive and bring it on.
Show the world how strong you are.
Be the light of a shooting star.
Don't let anything bring you down.
Tell yourself you're not lost but you are found.
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Tell yourself you're strong and fierce.
No one can touch you or come near.
Be that strong person you were meant to be.
Through your eyes and God's eyes you will see.
Be strong and never stop being great.
Open your beautiful eyes and have faith.
Be strong my love, you're so true.
Remember no one is strong and made like you.
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Coming up with the Collaborative! |
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Thank You to our Sponsors and Funders! |
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Bucks-Mont Collaborative Sponsors |
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Jefferson Health is pleased to announce that they have joined The Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP) and Gift of Life Donor Program as a hospital partner in HAP’s Donate Life Hospital Challenge to educate hospital communities on the critical need for more organ, tissue, and cornea donors and to encourage individuals to register as donors.
On average, 17 people die each day in the United States because the need for organs far exceeds the current number of available life-saving gifts. The lack of available organs for transplant is an urgent public health issue. As a partner in this initiative, Jefferson Health is encouraging the community to get involved, and join the Gift of Life Donor Program.
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Bucks-Mont Collaborative Funders |
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Upcoming Community Events |
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The Montgomery Awards:
Excellence in Planning and Design
The Montgomery County Planning Commission is seeking nominations for the 2023 Montgomery Awards with a deadline date of May 15, 2023. The Montgomery Awards Program is a prestigious annual program that promotes outstanding design, innovative planning, environmental stewardship, and leadership and advocacy in Montgomery County. Since 1967, they have presented 233 awards that acknowledge the exceptional vision and commitment of communities, organizations, and professionals. Learn more, with all entries submitted online or by mail. The deadline for nominations is the end of day on May 15, 2023. Contact: Pattie E. B. Guttenplan, RLA, AICP
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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AWARD
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May is National Bike Month
Check out these free bike share opportunities through the Partnership TMA of Montgomery County, and learn more about the benefits of biking in our community!
Did you know about Bike North Penn? They are a new organization still in the process of getting established, but are already hosting bike events and participating in local borough and township meetings to advocate for bike trail and bike infrastructure projects as opportunities arise.
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy
“If you’re writing something like a fundraising appeal or a social-media post or a brochure or something for your website, it absolutely overcomes the blank-screen syndrome,” Koshy says.
Read more:
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CTIPP: Campaign for Trauma-Informed Policy and Practice
Podcasts
Thank you to CTIPP for sharing these two podcasts and additional resources!
Listen: CTIPP’s Jesse Kohler and Whitney Marris on Essential Conversations. Belonging is not automatically experienced, no matter how lofty our goals or mission, and that creating true inclusion for everyone, at every level, IS the work of transformation. How do we shift our mindset shifts and take practical action to transform our distress over the world as-it-is into courage and agency to co-create the world as we dream it can be?
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Attention all Montgomery County landlords and property managers! Your Way Home (YWH) invites you to participate in their 2023 Annual Landlord Feedback Survey. In order to help YWH review and continuously improve services, they need your feedback!
If you work with MontCo landlords and/or property managers, please share this survey (or complete it yourself if this applies to you). YWH would like to hear from landlords about what incentives, trainings, meetings, or features would help maintain or develop positive working relationships with all YWH providers. The survey will take 5 minutes. Please complete the survey by May 28, 2023. Thank you for your feedback and participation!
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The Montgomery County Reentry Initiative is in the process of constructing their 2023-2026 Strategic Plan. In addition to administering a Risk and Needs Assessment to individuals who are currently incarcerated at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility, they are asking key stakeholders to complete a survey to assist in identifying primary barriers to successful reentry and ranking them according to high need and high ability to change.
Please complete this survey to share your voice and priorities for this work in our region!
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Upcoming Election Information |
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Victim Services Center of Montgomery County: New Support Groups! |
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Engage and learn with the Alzheimer's Association Delaware Valley Chapter! Registration is required via the link or "register" button, or by visiting alz.org/crf or calling 800.272.3900.
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Thursday, May 18 at 2:00 pm
Location: Blue Bell Community Room
Wissahickon Valley Public Library
This presentation reviews falls and fall risks. As we grow older, our fall risk increases. Learn what causes falls, how to address the fear of falling and what you can do to prevent a fall.
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Check out these in-person programs from the
Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services!
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National Military Appreciation Month is celebrated every May and is a declaration that encourages us to say thank you. Thank you to the individuals who serve and to their families for sacrificing so much. Handwritten notes and cards of gratitude from kids is a great way to say 'thank you'. Click here for some ideas of what to write in your card.
Thank you to the Giving Tree for sharing this way to say thanks!
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COVID-19 and Flu Information and Updates |
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Food, Housing, and Financial Resources |
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The minimum LIHEAP cash grant is $300, and the maximum cash grant is $1,000. This year every household that qualifies for a LIHEAP cash grant will also receive a one-time $150 LIHEAP supplement approximately one to two months after their initial LIHEAP cash grant is issued. The income limit for the program is 150% of the Federal Poverty Limit. If you previously applied and were denied but have experienced a change in circumstances you can reapply. You can apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us, through the myCOMPASS PA mobile app, or by calling the Customer Service Centers at 1-877-395-8930.
Thank you to Senator Pennycuick for sharing!
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The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) and Neighborhood Assistance Program - Enterprise Zone (NAP-EZP) are both accepting applications through
Friday, June 30 at 5:00 PM.
Guidelines can be found on the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) website and applications are submitted through the DCED’s Electronic Single Application (ESA).
Eligible NAP activities include Affordable Housing Programs, Community Economic Development, Community Services, Crime Prevention, Education, Job Training, Neighborhood Assistance, and Neighborhood Conservation.
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Thank you to Foundations Community Partnership for hosting this workshop last month, “Grant Writing for Impact & Funding Trends.” FCP has made this recording available to all of us. Tune in to workshop leaders, Morgan Bryan and Patty Smallacombe, to learn how to successfully tell your story and achieve your funding goals while staying up-to-date on the latest nonprofit funding trends!
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HealthSpark Foundation is pleased to share that $125,000 in grant funds have been awarded to nine organizations through the latest round of the Dr. Frank E. Boston Black Justice Fund. Organizations awarded funds in this round are addressing a range of issues relevant to building power within Black communities across the county. This includes projects that address voter mobilization, apprenticeship with in-demand trade occupations, mentorship and leadership development in young people, trauma and wellness support, and college preparedness, among other issues.
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The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority recently approved the PA Broadband Infrastructure Program which will provide $200 million in funding to businesses, nonprofits, local governments and economic development organizations. This program will fund line extension and development projects, as well as large-scale regional infrastructure projects.
Upon completion, projects must deliver service that meets or exceeds symmetrical download and upload speeds of 100 Megabits per second, with prioritization being given to fiber-optic deployment. The application period will begin May 10 and will close July 10. View program guidelines here.
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Thank you for joining us and for supporting your fellow members.
See you next month!
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Bucks-Mont Collaborative
We produce results-oriented impact on health and human services issues in our community through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
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