A bi-weekly newsletter for nonprofit staff of the Southern Tier & Finger Lakes |
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From the survivors that make up the professional staff of IHS's nonprofit member organizations, to those directly serving the needs of men and women working to overcome breast cancer, we thank you for your inspiring fight and service to one day end the disease. |
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IHS is hiring for the position of a full-time, paid, Volunteer Engagement Specialist. This position is contracted to work with the Steuben County Office for the Aging to serve clients throughout the county. Please apply by submitting resumes to careers@ihsnet.org by Oct. 15, 2021. |
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We need your help. Our volunteer drivers are reimbursed at the federal rate for mileage and other expenses incurred on the road including meals. This is a great opportunity for the newly retired person, seasonal worker, part-time worker or kind-hearted person in your life. Please spread the word and contact us at 607-776-9467 ext. 222 to join the volunteer driver roster or find out more about the program today. |
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In celebration of International Day of the Girl, we invite you to make a gift to ensure that more girls will have the opportunity to lean into the lessons learned at Girls on the Run. Lessons such as approaching her own feelings from a place of self-compassion, asking for help, accepting her authentic self, letting go of unrealistic expectations, setting healthy boundaries, and telling herself “I am powerful”.
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A Great Place to Be - Naturally! |
Tanglewood Nature Center & Museum is a nonprofit nature center with two trail systems in Elmira, NY.
Their mission is "to
lead and support education and preservation efforts in our region to achieve a heightened awareness, understanding, and caring for our natural environment."
Its robust membership and supportive events have supported the showcasing of local nature, trail maintenance and simply make Tanglewood one of the best places to be - naturally! - For over 40 years.
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Hours of Operation:
OPEN Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm, and Saturday 10am-4pm.
CLOSED Sunday-Monday. Trails are open dawn to dusk year-round.
Admission to the Nature Center and Museum is FREE to all.
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Nature Center Resources:
- +10 miles of hiking trails.
- +20,000 children educated annually.
- A legacy of +40 years of preservation.
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From Our Partners at NYCON |
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The COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges for New York nonprofits, but it has also opened up new opportunities for growth. As a result, a number of New York State Health Foundation (NYSHealth) grantees have voiced an increased need for coaching and technical assistance to help them build a foundation for recovery and long-term viability.
As part of its commitment to provide non-financial resources, NYSHealth is partnering with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) to offer technical assistance, free of charge, to grantees.
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If you have news, events or job posts that your organization would like to share with IHS members, please email content to provider@ihsnet.org for it to be included in the next edition.
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Be a voice for families with young children throughout Steuben and Livingston County by joining the Healthy Families Steuben/Livingston advisory group.
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Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Steuben County (CCE-Steuben) for a fun evening on Friday, November 12 with TRIVIA led by Bob Smith of Bulldog Sounds DJ Services being the highlight of the night!
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ProAction offers two exciting opportunities specific to fathers or father figures. The very popular upcoming virtual Fatherhood Connections Group and a Community Action Collaboration for an upcoming Fatherhood Summit.
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All Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors, Marriage & Family Therapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Educators, and other Helping and Human Service Professionals are invited to register now. Space is limited in each webinar.
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The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) named Tess McKinley, Executive Director at CCE Steuben, to participate in the 2021-2022 class of the Appalachian Leadership institute. As a Fellow, Tess will participate in an extensive, nine-month series of skill-building seminars featuring regional experts, peer-to-peer learning, and case study analysis.
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The Dormann Library is pleased to announce that we have won a $1,000 2021 Outreach Mini-Grant for the creation of a Lending Library for Senior Living and Long Term Care Facilities.
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Join the historic ghost walk, learn more about Mark Twain's time as an Elmira resident and connect with the museum online for more local, exclusive content including its blog and membership opportunities.
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In this edition of Catholic Charities Steuben/Livingston Prevention Services newsletter “In the Know,” they focus on Red Ribbon Week for promoting substance free living, especially for kids and schools. Everyone is encouraged to help show support for prevention and substance free living by wearing red on Friday, October 29.
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These sessions are open to adult children, spouses, partners and respite volunteers on the third Friday of each month via Zoom with facilitators Katherine Carr, LMSW and Hannah Sweet LMSW and is a service of Finger Lakes Caregiver Institute at Lifespan.
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Be inspired to write by nature during a unique workshop event on Oct. 23, but don’t forget about other fall inspired events at Tanglewood and to check in on the Fall Foliage report to make sure you don’t miss fall peak beauty at the nature center.
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The Professional Grant Development live online workshop, which is normally held at Cornell University, has been moved online for health and safety concerns. It will include: the same length of instruction, interactive discussions, and one-on-ones with the instructor.
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Oct. 23 Is National Drug Take-Back Day |
The Steuben Prevention Coalition Opioid Committee and Steuben County Sherriff's Office will participate in the day with an event at the Sheriff's Office, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All unwanted and unsafe medications will be accepted for disposal. No syringes, please. Masks required.
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Nonprofit Resources & Sector News |
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Working with grant funders does not have to be a stressful process! There are many ways to build long-lasting relationships that turn into partnerships and increase ROI.
More than half a million public service workers and employees of nonprofits might receive student debt loan relief, per an overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).
How are you spending your time? It’s a simple question. Yet people struggle to answer and tell little lies.
A survey of nonprofits sponsored by Philadelphia Insurance Companies found reduction in volunteer engagement as the leading impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, followed by challenges engaging with donors.
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Upcoming Training & Professional Development |
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Visit CCC's portal for workforce and professional development services and education for individuals and businesses.
60% of first-time leaders who fail. A successful transition to leadership begins with often-overlooked questions and fundamental education. This program consists of assessments, foundational learning sessions, followed by your choice of group or one-on-one coaching.
Triumph Leadership Group's Stress-Free Leadership training will teach you how to live your best life and inspire others with session on Oct. 26 and 27 in Corning, NY. Call 570-439-2004 to learn more or register for your session.
Check out Chamber events that include business mixers, leadership workshops and seminars detailing capacity building tools.
CSS Workforce NY introduced its new free resource featuring 5,000 courses for residents of Steuben County. CSS Workforce NY also has resources for job training for new hires, skills gap assessment and training for employees with new responsibilities, retraining displaced workers and opportunities for veterans re-entering the workforce.
Click the link for a full list of offerings. webinars are FREE to NYCON members, who can also enjoy special discounts on our in-person trainings and seminars. All IHS members are also NYCON members.
Click the link for a full list of offerings.
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On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. is announced as the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. The prize was awarded on December 10, 1964 "for his non-violent struggle for civil rights for the Afro-American population," during his leadership of the Southern Christian Leadership Council, according to the Prize Committee. |
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