INSIDE THIS ISSUE Jovial Covid-19 Relief Grant Established | Grant Applications Due August 15 Forum Follow Up

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August 7, 2020 Vol. 50, No.7

Dear Friends, I'm so excited to share the news! There is so much love out there for our cooperative schools, and there are so many people cheering us on as we find our way during this challenging time. Change is hard, but we can do this together. Cooperatively yours, Dianne Rose, M.Ed. Editor, Cooperatively Speaking pcpinewsletter@gmail.com

Jovial Covid-19 Relief Grant Established

We are thrilled to announce that Hermann and Helen Calabria, co-founders of Jovial and consistent and enthusiastic PCPI sponsors, have chosen to continue their social mission to support cooperative early childhood education by funding a grant to be administered by PCPI.

Jovial Preschool Management Software is free for non-profit cooperative preschools in the US and Canada.

In order to quickly get the funds into the hands of a school in need, the Jovial Covid-19 Relief Grant has been incorporated into the application process for the PCPI Emergency Grant/Loan. Three schools will be selected to receive the PCPI Emergency Grant/Loan; one additional school will be awarded the $1,000 Jovial Covid-19 Relief Grant.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on many of our schools, and we know that schools may be struggling financially as they work to re-open under new guidelines. Together, the Jovial Covid-19 Relief Grant and the PCPI Emergency Loan/Grant will provide financial assistance to four schools that have a plan for long-term success, but have short-term financial needs. Applications due August 15 Award decisions will be made by September 5 Click to Apply NOW! U.S. and Canadian preschools with their own membership in PCPI for the calendar year 2020 are eligible to apply. Not a member? Click here to learn more about membership options. Memberships that start July 2020 or later will extend through December 2021. Questions can be directed to Kathy Ems, PCPI Treasurer, at rkems@comcast.net.

Member Forum Follow Up

PCPI offers heartfelt thanks to Francine Ronis, licensed professional counselor and parent coach, for leading a deep and meaningful discussion during our Member Forum on "Communication in an Age of Uncertainty" on August 4th. We are all united in our struggle to find our way through the challenges that this pandemic has thrown at us.

Francine offered a great reminder to take care of ourselves, to acknowledge that we may be experiencing a loss and to expect the roller coaster (or coronacoster as one attendee called it) of feelings that come with the grieving process. Francine welcomes you to reach out to her if you need someone to talk to, personally or professionally.

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