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Network members' voices bring good news and share highlights from
around our community.
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Thank you for making the National Community Leadership Summit a Success
Thank you to everyone who joined in and made the
National Community Leadership Summit: Belong. Engage. Learn. Transform.
possible. Last Wednesday, we had over 400 committed and diverse leaders actively engage, learn, and building their skills in order to maximize child, family, and community wellbeing across the United States. Wisdom and expertise from over twenty states, multiple cultures, and traditions were harnessed to build our own capacities and engagement strategies to ensure all children and families have equitable access to the tools and resources needed to thrive.
Read more here
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Do you have a service opportunity or seasonal event that needs an extra hand?
During the month of December, Vital Village will be sharing service opportunities that community members can plug into
across the network
! Please email
Desi Hartman
if you want us to share your opportunity.
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Miss our October Network Connection Meeting with the Patch/DCF Team? Check out our Meeting Snapshot for highlights!
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Network Events
Connect with Vital Village Network at these upcoming events. Click
event to RSVP or learn more
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Day 1: November 13, 9am-12pm @ Codman Square Great Hall
Day 2: November 14, 9am-3pm @ Codman Square Great Hall
This free, one and half-day training is for emerging voices in community leadership. Individuals will have the opportunity to build skills, habits and practices to empower themselves, their families, and their community. This training will explore how life experience can be translated into valued expertise and individuals will make meaningful connections for accountability and personal advancement.
See flyer for more details!
Deadline to
Apply
is this Friday, November 8th
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Community Events
Join Vital Village Network partners and other community organizations at these upcoming events. Click event to RSVP or learn more.
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8:30am-11:00am @ The Kroc Center (650 Dudley St.)
BREAKFAST IV BROTHERS is a safe space for brothers to converge & promote their collective experiences. A platform for mentoring, sharing, and growing with one another. The goal is to create a consistent platform that promotes cross-generational dialogue.
2-6pm @ Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC) (100 Malcolm X Blvd.)
ISBCC Free Cultural Festival will be open to the public, as well as celebrate and explore community diversity and international immigrants’ culture with a unique program of activities, which aim to increase community members engagement and participation as well as raising the profile of arts and diverse cultures.
5:30-8pm @
Roxbury Innovation Center (2300 Washington St.)
Are you interested in seeing entrepreneurs pitch for prize money? Want to grow your network, make meaningful connections, and witness up and coming businesses in the Greater Roxbury region? This event is place to be,
grab your free ticket
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1130am-2pm @
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Downtown
(
275 Tremont St
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This career fair will allow you to learn about the companies that are hiring and make a great first impression.
Register today
, and you could get hired live. Be prepared to interview with hiring managers and recruiters from the top hiring companies in Boston. Dress to impress and bring plenty of resumes.
12:00pm - 2pm @ Community Health Education Center
(
35 Northampton St # 5
)
Join this networking forum on "Recovery Coach Supervision." Topics will include: 1) Gaining an understanding of the unique role of a Recovery Coach; 2) Learning about the importance of Recovery Coach supervision, and more! C
all CHEC at (617) 534-5181 to RSVP or email
checenter@bphc.org.
9:00AM-3:45 PM @ Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (600 Atlantic Ave)
Join this dialogue based on a recent National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report. Topics will include Racial and Ethnic Inequities in Family Income Stability, Structural Factors and Program and Policy Solutions including the racial wealth gap, baby bonds, and more.
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Opportunities
Check out job, volunteer, and grant opportunities available in our
community.
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JOBS:
As a passionate, mission-driven professional, the
Associate Director of Development and Marketing
provides leadership and oversight of the development, marketing and fundraising efforts of YouthConnect. This program is designed to address the unique needs of high-risk urban youth who are referred to the program by Boston Police officers.
Apply Here!
The Manager of the Family Childcare Network will be responsible for the planning, implementation and management of the Family Childcare Business Enterprise program and will report to the Director of Workforce and Education.
Click here for more information
! Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to
Peggy Comfrey.
TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND MORE:
This workshop is designed to attract local residents, and/or parents and grandparents, interested in community enterprise. At the conclusion of this 10-week seminar, each participant is expected to have a business plan, as well as make a pitch. Check out the
Flyer here!
Smart from the Start
and Lenox Housing Development have partnered up to host and facilitate a free Fathers Program for Fathers who have children between the ages of birth to 5.The program will benefit all fathers and fathers who are looking for resources for housing, parenting, mental health counseling, legal/court advocacy, employment and more. Fore more information contact
Keya Jennings
As the appointments of two Boston School Committee members expire at the end of the year, the Citizens Nominating Panel is now accepting applications for two, four-year terms on the School Committee.
Learn more about how and when to apply here
.
The deadline for all Boston School Committee applications is Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 by 11:59 PM.
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Resource Connector
Learn more about resources relevant to children and families in our community from our community.
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Resources and Programs!
Holiday Assistance:
Below are services and agencies to support families during the upcoming holiday season:
In addition, the following organizations provide assistance and resources during the holidays:
Winter Heating Assistance:
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Scoop on the Stats
Explore data related to child and family well-being.
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Family Wellness Tips During The Holidays
Holidays stress out about
88% of Americans
. Below are some tips and best practices to help you navigate this time of year.
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Sharing Technology
Explore technology related to child and family well-being.
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The
Abundance App
is now available on iOS and Android devices, as well as on desktops. Abundance empowers Boston residents to easily access affordable, high-quality food resources. Download the FREE app today!
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CONtexts
aims to promote positive outcomes between caregivers and children by sharing weekly resources through a FREE text service and interactive resource sharing map. These resources are ideal for anyone working with or caregivers of children ages 0-5.
To subscribe, text KIDS to 8-8-5-8-8
Once you're subscribed you will receive 3 weekly
FREE
text messages:
- Monday: Nearby community resources
- Wednesday: Wellness tips
- Friday: Family-fun events
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Our Mission
Vital Village is a network of residents and
agencies committed to maximizing child, family, and community wellbeing.
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