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| On the Edge
The recent federal government shutdown was the lead media story throughout late December and January. Whether the focus was on the underlying policy differences, the partisanship of Congress and the administration, or the negative consequences of the absence of federal workers and the services they provide, it was clear that all Americans were affected by the shutdown. But, it was the stories of federal workers requiring the services of food pantries and not being able to afford the most basic necessities that galvanized support for an end to the shutdown (at least until February 15).
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The reality that people who missed a paycheck were immediately thrust into a world we associate with poverty is not a surprise to anyone who has been paying attention to the disparities that exist in our country, even at times of a “thriving economy.” In the just published Prosperity Now Scorecard, an annual report on household financial health and racial economic inequality, we learn that forty percent of American households lack a basic level of savings. Essentially, if these households experienced an income interruption, they would not have sufficient savings to live at the poverty level for three months. Living paycheck to paycheck is a reality for a large percentage of our country, as we have just witnessed. There are many lessons to be learned from the government shutdown. Chief among them is the economic vulnerability so present across our communities. Those of us in the human service sector see the evidence of this every day. At the National Human Services Assembly, along with many of you, we are working to address these disparities through a range of federal policies and legislative initiatives. Join us throughout the year as we advocate for policies that will provide every family and individual the opportunity to achieve financial stability. Lee Sherman, President & CEO
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| New Resources for Integrating Your Equity Work This week, we are highlighting Woke at Work, a new resource from Equity in the Center (EiC), providing “frameworks, tools and ideas you need to build a race equity culture within your workplace.” The site is an extension of the ideas presented in “Awake to Woke to Work: Building a Race Equity Culture,” and is designed specifically to help organizations move forward on their journey towards building race equity, both internally and in the sector at large. Some valuable resources on the site so far include a two-part series on hiring an equity consultant, which gives advice on navigating an increased number of consultant options as well as cost estimates, and full videos of plenary speakers from EiC’s 2018 Summit in Baltimore.
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| Registration and Award Nominations Open for Bridging the Generations Conference Generations United will host Bridging the Generations, the 20th Global Intergenerational Conference, in Portland, Oregon June 12-14. Take advantage of the lowest possible registration rate when you register by February 15! Register now. Generations United is thrilled to announce that Chip Conley, entrepreneur and strategic advisor for Airbnb, will speak at the kick-off reception for Bridging the Generations. The New York Times bestselling author will share his insight on the value of engaging an intergenerational workforce and share reflections from his new book, Wisdom @ Work: The Making of a Modern Elder. See the schedule of events. Additionally, nominations are now being accepted for multiple awards to be presented throughout the conference. Consider nominating an individual, team, organization, or community group for their outstanding contributions to the fields of intergenerational work and grandfamilies. The deadline for award submission is February 22. Learn more about the awards and submit your nomination.
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| 2019 AARP Purpose Prize Now Open The 2019 AARP Purpose Prize call for nominations runs until March 31, 2019. AARP knows making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP Purpose Prize award honors exceptional individuals who have tapped their wealth of experience to create new and unique solutions to long-standing problems and challenges. In 2019, five winners will receive $60,000 each to celebrate their achievements and broaden the scope of their work. Additionally, recognizing the incredible volume of high-quality applicants doing amazing work, AARP will also select a set of Fellows to round out each year’s “class.” Fellows will receive $5,000 each and will also a have access to a number of supports and technical assistance. Nominate someone today.
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Opportunities and Resources
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General - “Frames that Inform Intergenerational Work” by Irv Katz and Danica Derriennic from Generations United »
- “Reframing Narratives, Resetting Reality: A Conversation with Mackenzie Price of the FrameWorks Institute” via Nonprofit Quarterly »
- “From a Nation at Risk to a Nation at Hope” via Aspen Institute »
- New Leaderosity Course: Effective Staff Supervision – Course starts February 25 from Nonprofit Leadership Alliance »
- Stand For Your Mission Awards - Application Due: February 2, 2019 via BoardSource »
- “The Effects of 2019 Tax-Policy Decisions Will Linger for Decades. It’s Time to Weigh in.” by Tim Delaney and David Thompson of National Council of Nonprofits via The Chronicle of Philanthropy »
- "2019 Healthcare Coverage: What is New This Year" via FamilyWize »
Funding - Grants to Expand High-Quality Youth Apprenticeships – Deadline to Apply: March 8 via The Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship »
- Encore Fellow – Individuals seeking a high-impact, flexible, time-limited, paid assignment with nonprofits and public agencies, or offering the opportunity to work in a new social-purpose environment should apply. Deadline: Ongoing via Encore.org »
- 12 unique funding opportunities each week via GrantStation Insider »
Webinars - The Power of Relationship Education for Student Success via The Dibble Institute from 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET on February 13 »
- ON DEMAND: One-Stop-Shop For All of Your Business Needs with Staples Business Advantage Recording »
- ON DEMAND: IT Solutions for Nonprofits with Contour Data Solutions Recording »
Events - 2019 Nonprofit Technology Conference in Portland, OR March 13-15 »
- ACHIEVE! Excellence in Person Centered Care: 2019 NJHSA Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA March 31–April 3 »
- Ready by 21 National Meeting in Seattle, WA April 23-25 »
- Essential Conversations on Human Services: 2019 NHSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC June 11 »
- Bridging the Generations in Portland, OR June 12-14 »
- Age+Action Conference in Washington, DC June 17-20 »
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Snohomish County Human Services Department (SCHSD) recently shared an excellently-framed op-ed, "Commentary: Joint efforts building solutions to homelessness" in the September 30, 2018 edition of the HeraldNet of Everett, Washington. The op-ed was authored by the Community Services Advisory Council (CSAC), an advisory board to SCHSD on issues concerning individuals with low incomes and in poverty. The team spoke with Tyler Verda, Human Services Specialist at SCHSD, about its and CSAC’s experiences with reframing. SCHSD and CSAC first learned about reframing at a National Reframing Initiative presentation and training at the Washington State Community Action Partnership conference last year and brought reframing back to their organization. Read about how they integrated reframing into their organization and the op-ed.
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