Collaborative Connection: Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, New & Renewing Members, Funding Resources...

Throughout this month, Cobb Collaborative will highlight and feature suicide awareness and prevention advocacy in our social media channels. We want to help break the stigma associated with suicide awareness and increase our efforts to be proactive in the fight for the prevention of lives lost to this epidemic.

Putting a human element to statistics is crucial in the fight against suicide. We must remember that "Statistics are people with the tears wiped away." Statistics represent lives taken when they could have been saved.

The need for suicide awareness and prevention is great. The time is NOW! To help us promote greater awareness and advocate for prevention of suicide, please share our social media posts. The greater our reach, the greater potential for improved outcomes.

The following are some of the events happening in September:

September 14 - Mental Health Town Hall with Commissioner Jerica Richardson at Sewell Mill Library and Cultural Center. Doors open at 6:00pm and the event begins at 7:00pm.
September 15 - Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress (STS) Virtual Training Sessions, 9:00AM-12:30PM, and 1:30PM - 5:00PM. Participants will learn how to assess STS symptoms in themselves and others, explore factors that help to protect professionals from the negative effects of STS, and discover strategies to use these protective factors to manage STS. Participants will also assess their own personal and professional self-care and develop STS management plans
September 16 - Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Virtual Training Session, 10:00AM-11:30AM. The mission of the Question Persuade Refer (QPR) Institute is to reduce suicidal behaviors and save lives by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. The signs of crisis are all around us. The QPR Institute believes that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know. Three steps anyone can learn to help prevent suicide. As the Cobb Collaborative expands the reach of our Mind Your Mind mental health initiative, we are pleased to bring this evidence-based training to our community.
September 23 - Faith & Mental Health Luncheon for faith and community leaders, 11:30AM - 1:00PM.

Additionally, Collaborative members who undergo and complete LivingWorks Start virtual training are eligible for reimbursement. Once you have completed this training, simply email your certificate to Irene Barton and your program cost will be reimbursed.

Please be sure to check our website events page as well as the bottom section of the newsletter for additional events and details. Also, If you have related suicide prevention/awareness resources or events to share via social media, please email Kelly Mellen.

Please help Cobb Collaborative increase our outreach and advocacy reach by:

Forwarding our newsletters to others with an encouragement to subscribe.
Following our social media outlets.
Liking, sharing and commenting on our our social media posts
Sharing our events and resources to your network and social media channels.

Social media links can be found at the end of this newsletter.

COBB COLLABORATIVE NEW & RENEWING MEMBERS - JULY/AUGUST 2021

At Cobb Collaborative, we are driven by a passion to improve outcomes for children and families in Cobb County. We are proud to work alongside our members and community partners as we all strive toward the betterment of our community.

We would like to welcome new memnber Total Breakthrough Center to the Collaborative! We would also like to recognize the following member organizations who renewed in July & August:

As a reminder, some Collaborative member benefits include:

Sharing of events/initiatives on our social media channels and in our bi-weekly newsletter. Email Kelly Mellen to coordinate.
The ability for Members to add events to the WordPress calendar which populates on the Events page of our website. We have a short video that walks you through submitting this information. If you don't know your login info, please contact us!

If you have any questions concerning membership, benefits, etc. please contact Irene Barton. For member communications, including social media, website and newsletter, please contact Kelly Mellen.

Georgia Family Connection Partnership's FY21 Collaborative Vitality Survey

Your feedback is vital to the success of Cobb Collaborative and we would appreciate it greatly if you would take a few minutes to complete this year's Collaborative Vitality Survey from Georgia Family Connection Partnership. This annual survey allows us to acknowledge and celebrate achievements while identifying areas for improvement and growth. Please click here to complete the survey before November 1, 2021. This is completely voluntary and should take about 10 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your input.

Employment Opportunities with "YELLS"

Marietta YELLS (Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading, and Serving, Inc.) is searching for new team members committed to impacting the lives of our youth and families on Franklin Gateway. YELLS offers innovative, place-based after-school programming that empowers youth to rise as servant-leaders within their community. We're looking for dynamic, talented, and committed candidates who are eager to make a difference! We are seeking experienced educators, non-profit leaders, and youth development professionals for the following roles:

Program Coordinator - Community Action Cafe Teen Program (full-time, $43,000 - $50,000, plus excellent benefits package)
Teen Program Manager - Community Action Cafe Teen Program (part-time, $23/hour, plus excellent benefits package)
Leadership Instructor - K-5 Afterschool Program (part-time, $15/hour)
SEL & Behavior Specialist - K-5 Afterschool Program (part-time, $20/hour)
Science Tutor - Community Action Cafe Teen Program (part-time, $25-30/hour)

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers In Service to America) Opportunities: YELLS also has three year-long AmeriCorps VISTA positions that will serve in capacity-building roles. AmeriCorps VISTA provides a unique opportunity to become a part of national service and build a network of movers and shakers committed to fighting poverty at a grassroots level. It's an incredible chance to have deep impact while building your resume! Here is a link to the AmeriCorps VISTA website to learn more about VISTA.

AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) Year-Long Positions (full time, $14,960 living allowance + $6,195 Education Award): Marketing & Community Engagement Specialist, Fundraising Specialist, and Partner Development Specialist

Please visit https://www.yellsinc.org/jobs for all openings. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Laura Keefe.

Funding Resources

NOTE: We are preparing a special "Resource Edition" newsletter that will be sent out within the coming weeks. Please be on the lookout for this resource.

Marietta Rotary Opens 2021 Grant Process

The Marietta Rotary Grant RFP for the 2021-22 funding year is now open for application. Through donated dollars and volunteer service, the Rotary Club of Marietta hopes to make a lasting impact in our community in any of the following areas:

• Improving quality of life, especially for the underprivileged

• Support and enhancement of education, especially for at-risk students

• Youth Literacy

• Disease prevention and treatment

• Maternal and child health/wellbeing

Click here to visit our blog for downloadable PDF forms.

Submit application packets in PDF format via email by 5 p.m. on September 30, 2021 to Jennifer Hogan. Applications will not be accepted in hard copy and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Email any questions to Jennifer Hogan. No phone calls, please.

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Nordstrom Community Grant Application

For those of you that are new to our program, in 2020 we refined the focus of our grant program to better align with Nordstrom’s values and to generate greater impact for families in the communities we serve. (Find Nordstrom's 2025 Corporate Grantmaking goals here.) Some important reminders before you apply:

The grant program’s focus is on organizations who provide basic necessities for youth and families.
We are committed to supporting anti-racist organizations that prioritize social and racial justice.
Our employees are eager to get back to live and/or virtual volunteering opportunities. Please indicate in your application if your organization has these opportunities available.
Applicants must be registered nonprofits, or equivalent, in the Unites States or Canada.
Receipt of a grant in a prior year does not guarantee funding in 2022 or future cycles.
Grant applications and payments are made through Benevity as the service provider. Please make sure your organization’s Benevity profile is up to date.
Grants are available for programmatic support or event sponsorship.
Grant decisions will be made in early 2022 and payments executed no later than May 2022.

Best,

Nordstrom Corporate Philanthropy

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GA-506 Marietta/Cobb Continuum of Care for FY2021 is open for funding application. Organizations not currently funded through the Marietta/Cobb Continuum of Care must contact Carolyn Bridges to obtain a Letter of Intent form. LOls will be due to the CoC by September 15, 2021 at 5:00pm. Submission of a Letter of Interest does not constitute an application, nor does it constitute approval for funding by the Marietta/Cobb CoC or HUD. Please click here to visit our blog for more information.