Announcement: Cobb Collaborative Selected as Candid.org FIN Partner |
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Cobb Collaborative has been selected as a member of the Financial Information Network (“FIN”). As a member of Candid.org’s nationwide network of libraries, community foundations, and other nonprofit agencies, the Cobb Collaborative will be able to provide visitors with free public access to Candid’s products, services and resources.
Grantseekers will be able to access the Foundation Directory Online Professional, Grants to Individuals and other resources to assist and strengthen their organization. Because of current social distancing restrictions, appointments to access the databases will be required. Additionally, Candid offers free or low-cost on-demand and live trainings, knowledge base articles, sample documents and more to help organizations fulfill their missions. “We encourage our members and prospective members to take advantage of the many resources that Candid offers,” observes Barton.
The United Way of Greater Atlanta Northwest Region is supporting the initiative. “We are pleased to be able to bring this impactful resource to our community,” states Regional Director Nicole Lawson. “This is yet another way the United Way is able to fulfill our mission of bringing together people and resources to drive sustainable improvements in the well-being of children, families and individuals in the community.”
Due to current social distancing requirements, the Cobb Collaborative will offer the resources by appointment only. Please contact Irene Barton to confirm a time.
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New and Returning Members |
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Membership Spotlight
We thank the following members for their support of the Collaborative. We have adjusted our pricing tiers to be more responsive to the needs of our community. Invoices are sent on a regular basis, but please contact Irene if you are wondering about your invoice.
Click the links below to visit the webpages of these partners and to learn more about how you can partner with these great causes.
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Mind Your Mind Events
Thu, Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM
Connections Matter
Connections Matter will continue on Friday, March 19, from 9-11a. You must attend both sessions for credit. CEUs and Posthours are available.
Wed, Mar 24, 2021 12:00 PM
Mindful Self-Compassion Lunch and Learn
Wed, Mar 24, 2021 3:00 PM
Paper Tigers Screening
Tue, Mar 30, 2021 11:30 AM
No Silence. No Shame. No Stigma. No Suicide.
Caron Treatment Centers' Education Alliance
Join Caron Treatment Centers for a series of trainings designed to enhance your professional development on a range of topics relating to behavioral health, youth and substance use disorder.
Behavioral Health: A Focus on Mental Health
Tuesday, March 30 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
One in five youth, aged 13-18 experiences a serious mental health disorder at some point in their life and half of all chronic mental illness begins by age 14. Behavioral health concerns often present barriers to an adolescent's overall success, including learning. Participants will learn about risk factors that may indicate a mental health concern among young people. They will also explore trauma and its multiple manifestations, outlining its impact on the physical and emotional development of young people.
Behavioral Health: A Focus on Substance Abuse
Tuesday, April 27 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Slang terms, drug popularity, and methods and concealment of substance use change regularly. Anyone who spends a significant amount of time with young people should keep on top of these trends so that they can better identify and refer students who may require help. In this workshop, program participants will be updated on the latest significant drug trends with youth, as well as signs and symptoms of use and where to go with concerns about a young person. The discussion of new products and current usage will include a focus on popular culture, social norms, and environment.
Strength-Based Approaches to Engaging Families
Tuesday, May 4 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
There is no more important influence over a child’s success than their parents and caregivers. As educators and youth serving professionals, our efforts to support young people and achieve our organizational goals are enhanced when we don’t just involve parents in our work, but truly engage with them. However, we often are met with barriers when trying to accomplish this. In this presentation, we will provide strategies to eliminate barriers and explore strengths-based approaches when engaging with and assisting parents/caregivers in raising healthy children.
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We are constantly adding new events to our calendar! Be sure to check out our website for a full list of upcoming programming.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021 11:00 AM
Banking Fundamentals - Should my nonprofit consider a bank loan?
Thu, Mar 25, 2021 12:00 PM
Lunch & Learn - "Top 5 Time Sucks"
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 8:00 AM
Cobb Marietta Early Learning Initiative
Tue, Apr 20, 2021 11:00 AM
Banking Fundamentals - Establishing a Credit Rating for your nonprofit
Wed, Apr 21, 2021 11:30 AM
Children & Families Strategy Team
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Funding and Resource Opportunities |
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The Toshiba America Foundation provides grants for teachers from grades 6 – 12 who have an idea for making science and mathematics more fun for their students. Requests for grants may be submitted throughout the year and are reviewed quarterly. Deadline Saturday, May 1, for grants more than $5,000; Tuesday, June 1, for grants up to $5,000. Visit the Foundation’s website for details about the grant programs.
Whole Kids Foundation: Through this program, schools and nonprofit organizations turn outdoor spaces into powerful hands-on learning gardens that connect kids with food, spark their curiosity, and support classroom curriculum. The program provides a grant to support a new or existing edible educational garden located at a K – 12 school or a nonprofit organization that serves children in the K – 12 grade range. Deadline Wednesday, March 31. Visit the Foundation’s website to learn more about the program and apply.
Nature's Path, Gardens for Good: This program supports nonprofit organizations with community garden projects in the U.S. and Canada, focusing on gardens that make fresh organic food more locally accessible. Grants must be used to develop an organic garden that supplies food to a nonprofit feeding agency such as a food bank, soup kitchen, emergency pantry, shelter, or before- or after-school program. Projects must demonstrate high community support and a viable plan. In 2021, 21 garden winners will be selected by community votes and through an internal vetting process. Deadline Wednesday, March 24. Visit Nature’s Path website for the program’s rules and regulations.
The Young Scholars Program provides financial support for academic and extracurricular activities, along with comprehensive educational advising, to 50 high-achieving students in grades 8 – 12 with financial need. Cooke Young Scholars are paired with a Cooke Foundation educational adviser who works with the family to create an individualized learning plan. Scholars engage in community-building program experiences with their cohort including First Summer, a three-week project-based program for ninth graders. Deadline Monday, March 22. To learn more about the program and apply, visit the Foundation's website.
Healthcare Georgia Foundation: This program promotes health and well-being and aims to prevent and manage asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other chronic diseases across the lifespan of all Georgians, with an emphasis on traditionally marginalized communities. This program supports new or existing programs that address high-burden and costly chronic diseases and underlying risk factors that have proven evidence-based interventions. Applicants are strongly encouraged to watch the recording of a pre-application webinar hosted by the Healthcare Georgia Foundation. Deadline Monday, March 15. Visit the Foundation’s website to watch the webinar and learn more about the program.
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Updates and Resources from Our Partners |
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GPB Announces Writers Contest for K-3 Students
Georgia Public Broadcasting invites all K-3 students in Georgia to create a great story, illustrate it, and enter it in the PBS KIDS Writers Contest. The contest is supported by a robust set of resources for children, families, and teachers, including activity sheets and checklists to inspire children during the brainstorming process. Click here!
YELLS Seeks a Director of Programs
Marietta YELLS (Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading, and Serving, Inc.) is growing our senior leadership team to strengthen our programs and shepherd our vision! YELLS offers innovative, place-based after-school programming that empowers youth to rise as servant-leaders within their community. We seek an experienced, full-time Director of Programs ($54,000 - $60,000) with expertise in staff management, non-profit and grants management, outcomes measurement, and quality youth development.
If you're a strategic thinker and inspirational leader committed to impacting the lives of our youth and families on Franklin Gateway, please send a cover letter and resume to Laura Keefe at jobs@YELLSinc.org. Please visit https://www.yellsinc.org/jobs for all openings, and help us spread the word!
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Serving the Cobb County Community for 22 Years |
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