May is Mental Health Awareness Month! |
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We know it's still April, but Mental Health May is chock full of great opportunities to improve the mental wellbeing of yourself and others around you. Here are a few resources to kick it off early!
Join current members of NAMI Cobb as they discuss the services they provide, all of which are free to the community including a monthly educational meeting, periodic classes, and two weekly support groups: one for those with a mental health condition, and the other for their families and friends. Informational handouts and suggested reading materials can be found in Cobb County Public Libraries.
**This virtual presentation will take place via Google Meet Friday April 30th at 3pm **
Google Meet displays live speaker captions for participants who are deaf or hard of hearing. Other accessibility features including built-in screen reader and keyboard shortcuts, can be found on the Google Accessibility webpage.
If you would like the meeting link emailed to you for easier access or have any questions, please contact inclusiveservices@cobbcat.org or 770-528-2677
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Mindful Self Compassion
Diane Hilleary has graciously continued to provide bite sized versions of her Mindful Self Compassion workshops and they are all accessible on our YouTube channel.
In preparation for Mental Health May, take some time to motivate yourself with compassion. This five minute video from Diane will inspire and motivate you to care for yourself as you move throughout your busy day.
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Looking for books to kick off Mental Health May? Take care of your mind and soul with our curated booklist provided by our friends at the Cobb County Library! |
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The Home Depot Foundation's Community Impact Grants Program provides support to nonprofit organizations and public service agencies in the U.S. that are using the power of volunteers to improve their communities. The Program focuses on support for organizations that serve veterans in local communities, as well as organizations that serve vulnerable and underserved communities. Grants of up to $5,000 will be made in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase of tools, materials, or services. Requests will be accepted on a rolling basis through Dec. 31, 2021. Visit the Foundation's website to submit an online application.
The Big Lots Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of families and children in the communities the company serves throughout the United States, with the exception of Alaska, Hawaii, and South Dakota. The Foundation’s areas of interest include hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority is given to organizations that help needy families transition from poverty to self-sufficiency. Requests are reviewed two times per year; the upcoming application deadline is July 1, 2021. Visit the company’s website to review the funding guidelines and submit an online request.
State Farm Neighborhood Assist® has helped nonprofit organizations build stronger neighborhoods together. This year, your submission could be 1 of 40 causes to receive a $25,000 grant. Submissions will be accepted starting June 2 at NeighborhoodAssist.com.
The Healthy Relationships Community Grants, an initiative of Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), seeks to address positive relationship health, with self and others. Through this initiative, MLB and MLBPA will jointly award $3 million in funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and global non-governmental organizations.
The focus is on three distinct areas:
- building and improving relationship skills of the next generation as a prevention strategy,
- building and improving mental health resiliency for vulnerable populations, and
- strengthening and providing critical services to survivors of domestic violence.
Grants of up to $50,000 will be provided and requests will be reviewed quarterly. The remaining deadlines for 2021 is Sept. 1, 2021. Online application guidelines are available on the MLB website.
Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation collaborate with a wide range of national and local nonprofit organizations that align with its strategic funding priorities: housing affordability, financial health, and small business growth. Wells Fargo Foundation prioritizes funding to address these complex societal issues and help create a more inclusive, sustainable future for all. Nonprofits aligned with the Wells Fargo Foundation’s strategic focus areas and meeting basic eligibility requirements may email inquiries to the appropriate local or national contact to request an invitation. Eligible nonprofits will receive an invitation to apply for funding and complete a grant application. Visit the Wells Fargo website for more information.
Contact Kristina Christy if your organization is based in Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Bryan, Bulloch, Carroll, Catoosa, Chatham, Cherokee, Clarke, Cobb, Columbia, Coweta, Clayton, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Effingham, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Glynn, Gordon, Greene, Hall, Henry, Jackson, Liberty, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Newton, Oconee, Paulding, Polk, Richmond, Rockdale, Spalding, Walker, Walton, or Whitfield county.
Contact Ginny Hodges if your organization is based in Baldwin, Ben Hill, Bibb, Chattahoochee, Coffee, Dougherty, Harris, Houston, Laurens, Meriwether, Muscogee, Sumter, Telfair, or Washington county.
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Value of Volunteer Time Rose Nearly 5% in 2020
Calculated by the University of Maryland's Do Good Institute, the estimate is based on hourly earnings released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and uses data from AmeriCorps on volunteer hours. According to the Value of Volunteer Time, volunteers typically contribute nearly $200 billion to U.S. communities; there is evidence, however, that the number of hours volunteered by Americans in 2020 fell due to COVID-19.
State-level values range from $13.74 per hour for Puerto Rico to $48.67 per hour for the District of Columbia.
“As we celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Week, we should know just how much value these tireless individuals contribute to creating a healthier and more equitable nation,” said Independent Sector president and CEO Daniel J. Cardinali. “As we work through our second year of a global pandemic when people, organizations, and communities continue to suffer, the contributions of volunteers have been an often life-saving and critical component to us enduring and rebuilding for future generations to come.”
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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, May 4, 2021 10:00 AM
Wed, May 5, 2021 11:30 AM
General Membership Meeting #2
"Mental Health in Our Community" Panel
Wed, May 12, 2021 8:00 AM
Mental Health First Aid Youth - en Español
Thurs, May 13, 2021 10:00 AM
Homelessness Strategy Team
May 12, 2021 9:00 AM
Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
May 12, 2021 1:30 PM
Recognizing and Managing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Tue, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Collaborative - 2nd Quarter
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Updates and Resources from Our Members |
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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, hosted its 23rd annual Galaxy of Stars event virtually on Friday, April 23, 2021 and raised over $235,000 – more than any other previously held Galaxy of Stars event. Funds raised through this event directly support programs and services for youth and adults with disabilities. The recording can be viewed here.
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Stay connected with us while we are apart! Follow us on all of our social media channels for regular updates and resources.
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Serving the Cobb County Community for 22 Years |
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