2022 will mark CCSI’s 30th anniversary, and we are incredibly excited to be kicking off a year-long celebration! The theme that will guide us as we celebrate the many staff, customers, and partnerships that have shaped the last 30 years is: Rooted in Resilience: Celebrating 30 Years of Innovation & Impact. We’ll share more, including invitations to some very special events as we roll in to 2022. 

In the meantime, in this last newsletter of 2021:

In 2022, CCSI will be celebrating 30 years of inspiring innovation and collaboration with mission-driven organizations that work to improve lives and strengthen communities!

As we pull together a full timeline of significant moments from CCSI's past 30 years, we look forward to sharing stories about our history, how and why we formed, our mission then, our focus today, and our vision for the next 30 years. Stay tuned for videos from our staff, board of directors, customers, and partners. 

Our 30-year anniversary will feature a series of events throughout 2022 including a data competition, webinar series, an all-staff thank you celebration, a legislative event, and a finale virtual celebration with engaging speakers, awards, and more. Details will be shared in our upcoming newsletter, social media, and website. We’re excited to celebrate 30 years of CCSI and hope you’ll join us!

Anti-Racism Code of Practice:

Committing to a Culture Change

CCSI is proud to share our Anti-Racism Code of Practice which is the cornerstone of the work that we do internally and in the community. As part of our larger Code of Business Ethics, this Anti-Racism Code gives an overview of how we actively support our commitment to an anti-racist work environment and the work we do with our customers and partners. We are dedicated to doing the best that we can for our workforce members and the community to help everyone thrive and achieve their individualized levels of success.

Identifying as an Anti-Racist Organization: Aligning Motivations with Transformative Action

Becoming and identifying as an Anti-Racist has become one of the most popular racial equity and justice movements in the 21st century. As individuals become aware of the embedded forms of racism on a systemic, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized level, the motivation to change is only natural. But there has been an avoidance of essential reflective questions one must ask themselves to match their motivations with meaningful, transformative actions. This webinar explores these questions and the often missing but fundamental steps organizations and individuals must embark on, to understand the meaning of Anti-Racism. Because just saying you are is not enough. 

James Maddison Joins CCSI as Grants Development Manager

CCSI is happy to welcome James Maddison as Grants Development Manager. James will be driving the operationalization of the vision for the work of the Grants Development Team, overseeing the daily operations, functioning, and success of the team and more. Previously, James was the Executive Director of Grants & Program Accountability at East Ramapo Central School District.

Seneca County Mental Health Department Awarded SAMHSA Grant to Provide Additional Behavioral Health Services and Support

Congratulations to the Seneca County Mental Health Department for being awarded a SAMHSA grant through the FY 2021 Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Grant Program! The Seneca County Post-Pandemic Telehealth and Crisis Response Program will provide comprehensive CMHC services, including telemental health and crisis behavioral health services to meet the needs of the community resulting from the pandemic. 

Webinar

Fundamentals of Grants Administration

This one-hour webinar is designed for new, small, and medium-sized non-profit organizations, and provides participants with an introduction and brief overview of the grant administration and fundraising “roadmap.” 

• Step 1: Getting Situated examines the difference between for-profit and non-profit corporations; the merit of both; and, the merit of fiduciary partnerships. 
• Step 2: Generating Revenue explains the difference between grants and fundraising; provides critical questions the organization must answer before generating revenue; and, provides a brief overview of how to generate revenue. 
• Step 3: Post Award Administration introduces the critical programmatic and administrative tasks necessary to administer grant funding or revenue from fundraising. 

Welcome and Congratulations to Brittany Rumph for Being Recognized as a Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree

Congratulations to CCSI’s Brittany Rumph, Consultant, for being a Rochester Business Journal Forty Under 40 honoree! We recently welcomed Brittany to our consulting team where her perspective and experience informs trauma-informed practice transformation projects. As a former special educator and charter school advocate, she brings particular expertise to The Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief (TIG), and educational partners seeking to improve educational experiences. Prior to joining CCSI, Brittany was nominated for Forty Under 40 by Rochester Excellence Academy Charter School. Brittany joins 1,040 young professionals already a part of this outstanding group. They are not only achieving success in their careers, but giving back in meaningful ways to the Rochester community.

The Consortium on Trauma, Illness, and Grief in Schools (TIG) Celebrates its 20-year Commitment to Students and Schools

TIG is a comprehensive program that trains networks of school-based professionals to best meet the holistic needs of students and equips them with evidence-based crisis response skills. TIG recently celebrated their 20-year anniversary at an event that honored champions across each region and acknowledged the commitment of schools and districts that are connected. Virtual and in-person participants were inspired by the keynote with Dr. Shawn Ginwright of the Flourish Agenda who spoke powerfully on the paths to expand trauma-informed care to Healing-Centered Engagement.

Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) 4-Hour Training

As we strive to provide both quality and value to our community that we serve, our public health response to substance use can offer an opportunity to make a measurable difference. SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment) guides all levels of prevention: primary, secondary, and tertiary. Register today for the January 13th training. CASAC and Social Work CEUs are available.

Relocation Assistance Program Assists Households in Broome County with Access to Affordable Housing and Long-Term Housing Retention

Officially launched in March 2021, the Relocation Assistance Program (RAP) in Broome County is a CCSI program that assists households experiencing homelessness that are disproportionately affected by limited housing opportunity. Participants are provided with housing search assistance to reduce barriers to affordable housing access, rental assistance to support stabilization, and supportive services to promote long-term housing retention.

Anne Wilder Recognized as a 2022 ATHENA International Award Finalist

Congratulations to CCSI’s President Anne Wilder for being recognized as a 2022 ATHENA International Award finalist. This award is given annually to a professional female leader who has demonstrated significant achievements in business, community service, and the professional advancement of women. Women's Council, a Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce affiliate, will present the awards at the 36th annual ATHENA Awards celebration on January 20th. Thank you to Anne and all the finalists for your leadership, service, and efforts to advance women in business.

Podcast

Timeout with Anne Wilder “Be Quick to Ask for Help”

Check out the “Timeout with Leaders” podcast where Tyler White and Kevyn Rustici talk with our President Anne Wilder about how leadership creates an environment for employees that’s safe, fosters collaboration, builds trust, sees employees as human beings, and encourages open communication so employees feel heard. Anne knows that our employees are our greatest asset, and it is essential that they feel valued. Having flexibility and empathy with employees can go a long way to help alleviate some of the barriers and stress experienced by employees in their personal lives as they are trying to balance work. This episode covers a lot of ground, and we also get to learn some fun facts about Anne too!

Congratulations to United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes Leadership Development Program Graduates

Congratulations to all of the graduates from United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes class of 2021 Leadership Development programs. CCSI’s Qawan Bollar, School 17 Site Coordinator served as co-chair and graduated from the African American Leadership Development Program (AALDP). AALDP is a unique development program that identifies, trains, and promotes the placement of African Americans in policy-making positions at community organizations in the region.

Congratulations to the Graduates from the Healthcare Business Academy

Congratulations to CCSI's Kesha Carter, Chief Diversity Officer who recently graduated from Northstar Network’s Healthcare Business Academy (HBA) Fellowship Program. This year there were 66 participants or "Fellows" in the program. CCSI was pleased to both sponsor the program this year and host the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion day in August. The program is a year-long intensive leadership development program that integrates monthly workshops, online learning, self-assessments, and engaging discussions with national and local thought leaders and healthcare industry experts.

CCSI is Growing!

CCSI has a need for talented professionals looking to contribute their expertise, expand their influence, and manage their careers to meet personal aspirations. We offer opportunities across different service lines, geographies, and functions.

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