Allegany Franciscan Ministries has embraced the distributed workforce model. Many of our team members now happily work 100% from home. The remaining team members work a hybrid schedule alternating between the office and home. This provides many benefits, including enjoyment of a better life balance, less commute stress, daily flexibility, and a positive environmental impact. We don’t anticipate fully reopening our offices.
To reach our staff, call us at (727) 507-9668 and leave a message. Our phone system converts your voice message into an email. You can also email staff directly. Visit our staff web page for email addresses.
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Longtime staff member Kathie Hardy retired in May. Kathie was our Administrative and Grant Services Coordinator who provided comprehensive administrative support to the entire staff team. She also managed bookkeeping and supported day-to-day operations and communications with our board. Kathie's expertise and calm presence made her incredibly effective in her role. We wish Kathie much happiness and relaxation in her retirement. |
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Staff Committed to Learning |
Congratulations to our staff who recently completed certificate programs at University of South Florida:
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Brittney Frazier, Clinical Aging Services Graduate Certificate
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Carla Batts, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
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Eileen Coogan, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
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Erin Baird, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate
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ACH Electronic Payments Update |
Allegany Franciscan Ministries is still actively working to fully implement and launch ACH electronic payments as an alternative to paper checks for our partners. We encountered some setbacks in our payment process which has significantly delayed our original anticipated launch date. We are sorry for the delay and any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your continued patience as we work to finalize the last details of our ACH process. Stay tuned for future communications and updates! |
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The Common Good Initiative |
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The Common Good Initiative partnered for the third year with the St. Lucie County Children’s Services Council to provide matched funding to six summer programs in the Lincoln Park community. This year, organizations were funded at various amounts ranging from $1,000 - $20,000 - resulting in total award of $49,800. These programs focus on summer learning, healthy activities and community engagement. This opportunity afforded Lincoln Park parents a safe place for their kids to have a quality summer experience. This funding opportunity aligns with the Lincoln Park Common Good Initiative priority of safe and healthy neighborhoods by creating positive wellness opportunities for the youth. |
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My Journey to a Culture of Health
By Daniel Gibson, Regional Vice President, Miami-Dade
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I recently graduated from my three-year fellowship as a Robert Wood Johnson Culture of Health Leader (CoHL). As a CoHL, I was encouraged to approach every aspect of my personal and professional life through a lens of racial equity and justice. “What impact does racism have on Black-owned business and entrepreneurs in Miami?” “Why aren’t Black households and Black entrepreneurs in Miami benefiting from the local economic boom and mobility that Miami’s White and Latinx households are experiencing?” Me asking these types of questions helped to catapult the Overtown Common Good Initiative into exciting efforts to improve how Miami’s Black entrepreneurs and businesses are supported, launched, and grown today.
Hustle to Scale Documentary:
One tangible outcome of my fellowship is a new documentary short titled “Hustle to Scale” that celebrates black entrepreneurs in Miami. Applying resources and education through the program, I coproduced this documentary with Common Good partner, aīre ventures, to highlight the power building partnerships that the Overtown Common Good Initiative is developing on behalf of local Black-owned businesses.
The first full-length viewing of Hustle to Scale premiered on PBS South Florida on June 19, 2021. And we are now promoting the documentary to other media outlets and film festivals nationwide. You can watch the Hustle to Scale trailer below. Read full article.
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Immigration policy and enforcement are important issues for people across Florida, and especially for families living in Wimauma. For context, according to the US Census/American Community Survey 2019, 72.8% of people in the Wimauma CDP (Census Designated Place) are Hispanic or Latinx; 31.5% are foreign-born persons; and for 69.9%, a language other than English is spoken at home. Immigration laws can be confusing and scary, but many immigrants do not have the resources to pay for assistance in understanding and navigating them.
Allegany Franciscan Ministries, at the recommendation of the Wimauma Council for the Common Good, recently awarded a $300,000 grant to expand immigration services offered by Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) into Wimauma. Funds will support two full-time Family Support Workers (FSW) and an attorney as well as other expenses related with establishing a focused immigration program for Wimauma. RCMA will also have an additional FSW and two child care workers on site on Saturdays, expanding the opportunity for families to access services and information. The attorney and FSWs will help families understand and navigate the complexities of the immigration process, support and assist families in building skills and providing safe and healthy environments for their children, represent clients in immigration court, and more.
In addition, educational workshops will be held at least quarterly on topics such as trending immigration issues/myths, Know Your Rights and notario fraud (predatory schemes alleging to offer legal services). A Know Your Rights virtual workshop was held in mid-July, in Spanish, through a collaboration of RCMA, Wimauma Community Development Corporation, Enterprising Latinas, Gulf Coast Legal Services, and the Unidos por Wimauma Collaborative. For more information about RCMA's immigration services, visit rcma.org/immigration. |
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Review priorities, strategies and investments for each Common Good Initiative community by clicking on the links below:
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ACOR Grants support local community projects and provide operating support to nonprofit organizations that extend the vision of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany. Funded organizations have a direct, ongoing relationship with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany or Trinity Health. This spring, 11 nonprofit organizations were awarded ACOR Grants totaling $109,000. Funded programs included: basic needs (food, clothing and hygiene supplies), rent assistance, technology for teachers and Franciscan Spirituality. Review a report of ACOR Grants awarded this past fiscal year here.
There will be a fall ACOR Grant deadline, October 1st. Grant application materials will be available in mid-August. Contact Erin Baird with questions. |
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Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ FY22 Tau Grants will support general capacity building efforts for organizations or programs that provide services to the following marginalized groups: BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color), LGBTQ+, and/or persons with disabilities.
We anticipate making up to 16 grants in each cycle with individual grants up to $10,000 for a one-year term. There will be an equal amount of funds allocated for each cycle. A maximum of two requests can be submitted per organization for the fiscal year; one submission per cycle.
Applications will be made available on August 23, 2021 and will remain open until April 8, 2022 (12 pm noon).
Funding will not be available for organizations who have received Tau grant funding from Fall 2019 - Spring 2021.
A pre-recorded webinar will be available to view in August 2021. Contact Brittney Frazier with questions.
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Allegany Franciscan Ministries is delighted to have been able to join a collaborative funder effort that raised $433,000 called the Help the Helpers Initiative. This initiative supports the well-being of nonprofit employees for their dedication as essential employees in providing critical services in Palm Beach County during the COVID-19 pandemic. The program was administered by the Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County and served 137 nonprofits, benefiting 4,785 employees with cash, gift cards, training opportunities focused on self-care, mindfulness, stress reduction or adoption of supports typically provided by Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health services. In addition to the grant awards, 20 memberships will be given to small, health and human services nonprofits led by people of color to join the Nonprofit Chamber. Funders for this initiative include United Way of Palm Beach County, The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, Jim Moran Foundation, Bank of America, Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County, and Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. |
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$705,250 Awarded in ACOR, Tau and St. Clare Grants Since March 2021
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Capacity Building & Professional Development Opportunities |
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Oct. 1, Florida Nonprofit Alliance Statewide Conference, in-person and virtual attendance. More Information
Nov. 11-12, Florida Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Annual Conference in Orlando. More information
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Nonprofit Financial Management Trainings |
Allegany Franciscan Ministries has partnered with Nonprofit Leadership Center to offer training to our grant partners. There is a two class training on the topic of Nonprofit Financial Management coming up 8/13 & 8/27. Nonprofit leaders will learn how to manage financial issues and responsibilities with excellence and tell a compelling story with authenticity and transparency. Contact Brittney Frazier if you are interested in attending. We have 12 seats available at no cost. |
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Health Care Stories for Change
Florida Voices for Health (FVFH) is collecting health care stories of uninsured individuals to ensure the interests of hard-working, low and moderate-income Floridians are represented in the health care reform debate. Stories are shared publicly with media, policymakers and advocates and in policy briefs. Do you have a story to share or want to learn more? Visit https://www.healthyfla.org/shareyourstory. |
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Review Us on GrantAdvisor.org
Have you applied for a grant with us recently? Visit www.GrantAdvisor.org to provide an anonymous review of Allegany Franciscan Ministries. Simply click on "write a review". You do not need to create an account.
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