The APOST Virtual Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time!
Looking for your professional development fix to get you ready for and unprecedented summer of Out-of-School Time programming? We've got you covered!
Over the last week of May and the first week of June, we'll be offering relevant workshops to help you continue providing quality programming for youth during this troubling time, including; trauma informed self-care techniques, ways to transition to virtual learning, how to better engage parents, and more!
This is a virtual professional development conference that shares best practices in youth development. This conference is open to any youth practitioners who desire to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school time programs or in mentoring relationships. To see the agenda of offerings we have and register now, check out this google spreadsheet we've created for you! We hope this conference will contribute to your continued education and development, and help you prepare for a summer that will be new for us all. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jaron Paul @jaron.paul@unitedwayswpa.org.
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Every Hour Counts COVID-19 Resource Guide
Our partners at Every Hour Counts developed this COVID-19 Resource Guide, which features resources and tools to help afterschool intermediaries, communities, providers, funders, educators, families and caregivers support young people during this difficult time. Please use these resources to help champion your work and mitigate the challenges that lie ahead.
Every Hour Counts’ COVID-19 Resource Guide features topics including:
- Afterschool Intermediary Staff and Operations Resources, including these Self-Care & Mindfulness Modules to reduce anxiety and promote well-being, from Prime Time Palm Beach County, FL.
- Community and Site Support, including this Family Outreach Script for site providers to use when reaching out to young people and families, from the Providence After School Alliance, RI.
- Funding Opportunities and Funding Resources, for example Greater Cleveland’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund, from MyCom Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Philanthropic Partners, OH.
- Educator, Caregiver and Family Resources, including Shelter in Place Resources for Educators, from Partnership for Children & Youth, Bay Area, CA.
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PULSE Prospective Nonprofit Partner Virtual Info Session
Date: Wednesday, May 20th, 2020
Time: 9-10 a.m.
Nonprofit professionals: Please join our virtual session for an overview of PULSE and the specifics of a PULSE nonprofit partnership. PULSE fellows serve in year-long partnerships from the beginning of September to the end of July, 35 hours/week, building capacity, tackling large-scale projects, and helping your organization succeed.
More information: Click here!
Ticket Link: Click here!
Questions: Contact Jonnett Maurer, partner@pulsepittsburgh.org or 412-361-0124.
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2-1-1 Resources
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, if you are in need, contact United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania's PA 2-1-1 Southwest by dialing 2-1-1, texting your zip code to 898-211, or visiting pa211sw.org.
Sign up to receive alerts with the most up-to-date information and resources at pa211sw.org/text-alerts. #COVID19 #UnitedWeWin
If you want to help raise funds to support our community, join us and our partner The Pittsburgh Foundation by giving to the Emergency Action Fund here! |
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ACH Clear Pathways - Creative Camp: Back to the Future
Looking for more virtual programming opportunities for your youth? Check out this opportunity from ACH Clear Pathways that offers virtual music, dance, and art projects as well as a virtual field trip! Weekly art kits and snacks will be provided. To register, please call 412-812-0271 or email brice@achclearpathways.org.
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