Empowering People's Independence的动态

"Save the date! Our next Community Resource Fair is happening on April 26th. Get ready for another day of empowerment and opportunity. Stay tuned for more details! #CommunityResourceFair #Empowerment #OpportunityAwaits"

Our Director, Shannon Ross, MSP will be joining Word Force and Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates Network for a roundtable IG Live conversation on April 1st with Terrell A. Blount, MPA (FICGN), and Stacy Burnett, MBA (ITHAKA S+R), moderated by Nikesha Williams (Word Force), to reimagine what a true month of uplifting current and formerly incarcerated people should be. Since its inception, Second Chance Month has been billed as a way to celebrate and uplift formerly incarcerated people. To call anything a chance tells us that we have finite opportunities to grow and learn as human beings. But we know that the more we pour into people, resources, and support, the more opportunities they have to grow. We should be thinking about that in an expansive way rather than a limiting one.

It’s one thing to say, “You now have a second chance.” It’s another thing to say, “You now have a second chance, and here are people who can guide you as you take clear steps to make the most of it.” Check out what our neighbors in Washington State are doing to lay a path toward successful reentry and reintegration for those in their community. #SecondChanceMonth #communitymatters #OneHeartProject https://lnkd.in/gUCYZhyA

By concentrating on what I can bring of value to your organization i.e. experiences and community involvement

We're shining a spotlight on our SLNC Team, who make library magic happen every day! Meet Josh Berkov, the Assistant Director at SLNC Accessible Books and Library Services (ABLS). What do you do? "I supervise the outreach, volunteer, and public services staff, in addition to working with patrons directly." What do you like most about your job? "No two days are alike." Why did you decide to work at the State Library? "The mission of ABLS intrigued me. I hadn't worked much with disabled patrons in the past and wanted to learn more." What do you like most about working at the State Library? "Knowing that the work that I do helps thousands of North Carolinians each and every day." What challenges have you faced in your career? "It took me a while to find my niche in the library world, but I've been at ABLS for nearly ten years now and can't imagine ever working anywhere else." What is a professional success story that you're proud of? "Seeing others whom I have mentored succeed in their own library careers." #NCLibraries #LibraryWeek

We had the opportunity to engage in a heartfelt conversation with a community member, who shared her personal journey with us. Nadine expressed her deep appreciation for the unwavering support and assistance provided by Toronto Police 31 Division, highlighting the significant impact it had on her and her family during a particularly difficult period in their lives. Learn more at www.oaksrevitalization.com #Ontario?#Government?#Careers?#FutureCareers #SkilledTrades?#TradeJobs?#TradeSkills?#SkilledWorkers #JobOpportunities?#EmploymentProspects #EmploymentSupport?#TradeOpportunities?#CareerPath #TradeSkills?#WorkforceDevelopment?#Craftsmanship #SkilledLabour?#JobTraining?#TradeIndustry?#BuildingCareers

In 2024, NorthallertonBID will build upon the successes of the previous year. Representing over 220 businesses in Northallerton, it is our responsibility to ensure that all their needs are met. As business practices continue to evolve, we constantly monitor consumer habits, footfall, dwell time, and vacancy rates to ensure that Northallerton remains a prosperous place to work and build a business. Northallerton is doing exceptionally well and we are pleased to report the following on behalf of the BID: * Footfall has returned to pre-pandemic levels. * Vacancy rates for the High Street are lower than the national average. * Last year, over 5,000 visitors came to Northallerton on coaches through the funding provided by the BID. * The market on Wednesdays and Saturdays is thriving. * There are new business investments in the area. The BID will organize, host, and execute the following events and services this year: - Yearly "What's on" guide to keep people informed about important dates - Seasonal trails for the public - Job fairs - Three large-scale events - Monthly music events - Coach party offerings - Business cardboard recycling scheme - Social media spotlights on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram - Monthly competitions for the public to enter hosted by BID businesses - Funding of floral displays around Northallerton - Cleaning gum off the High Street - First Aid courses to ensure safety for businesses and the public. The BID is immensely proud of its accomplishments and is eagerly anticipating the upcoming year. If you wish to participate in BID's activities or stay informed about its events and programs, kindly visit our website www.lovenorthallerton.com, or send an email to [email protected].#bids #highstreets #localbusiness #independentbusinesses #freeevents #community #businessimprovement

I wanted to take a break from the job search activities and posts to highlight a friend of mine. Jason Grayer has created an awesome site for those in the Greensboro, NC area (often referred to as the "Triad") to help support families with special needs. So not only runs a gym, called We Rock the Spectrum, but he has now has developed a site that can save you valuable time when looking for resources. Check out www.thegiftresource.com and make it easy to find everything you need in one place. If you're in the Triad or just want to support a great thing. #findresources #autismresources #greathumanbeing

Recovery focused is something I greatly support when professionals try to understand the real nature of what led service users to get unwell in the first place and recognise a lot of them experienced inadequate support in the community due to the systematic failures prevailing throughout the existing services which requires a lot of improvement to be made as the main causes negatively affecting of people’s mental health rather than always blaming service users for becoming unwell and for instances causing offences in which they wouldn’t have done it if they are in their right state of mind. In other words this could have been prevented if the root causes of their problems could have been addressed at early stages and a lot attention is being paid how to solve such problems before it escalated to a total mental breakdown that lead a lot of service users end up in hospital and remain hostage of their terrible past where they are constantly interrogated of their past in hospitals which I believe is squeezing a wound and expecting a better result which is an approach far from recovery focused language and causing to remain hostage for their terrible past for the rest of their lives and stay hopeless forever!

Here is a recent excerpt from The Exchange Magazine we are recommending for colleagues and friends working with children and families. "....... We will need a collective hero in order to rise above the challenges we face as a society and as a field. Still, the individual work we do matters greatly for community progress. Each of us brings something unique that can fuel a larger effort or movement. The stories of our lives are our gift to the world. While we are the main characters of our lives, we are also supporting characters in the stories of the children, peers, and communities we give our care. Both individual and collective courage can and should coexist to create harmony between self-preservation and community care. Your story matters. You can uplift, encourage, and ignite the fire in others when you share experiences from your work and life. When we encounter a challenging work situation, confront our limited thinking, or succeed in a goal that we once thought impossible, we reveal vital personal values, gather evidence to support our self-confidence and learn valuable lessons. These jewels can light the way for others to walk a similar path and reach higher than they thought possible." https://lnkd.in/diSdat4i