Are you familiar with Project Connect? If you want to know more, see below.
Project Connect is a consumer focused event offering many resources and services to the homeless. Initiated by the Jackson Interfaith Shelter, Project Connect began in 2007 and has served the growing need ever since, in fact over 400 homeless adults and children were served in 2010, and the estimated number of consumers for the April 2011 event is 550. Events such as this catalyze community involvement, generating new partnerships, commitment, and investment to end homelessness.
This event provides many benefits “under one roof", offering the homeless of Jackson County access to services provided by the Department of Human Services, Community Mental Health and the Health Department for on-site medical assistance and diabetic screenings, food assistance, social security benefits assistance, access to housing and more.
Tireless effort goes into obtaining donations of personal items, hygiene products, canned and packaged food and water, as well as blankets, clothing, shoes, coats, gloves and hats.
Free transportation is provided from a central location, and local businesses donate services such as haircuts, vouchers for Laundromat use, and bus tickets are donated by the transit authority.
Project Connect is funded 90% by donations and driven by volunteers, churches and community agencies working together to remove barriers and achieve positive results for the homeless community.
Child Care Network Family Support Program is a partner in these efforts. Child Care Network Family Support Program serves low-income families by helping to remove barriers, empower familial achievement, and strengthen child and family well being through advocacy and collaborative community partnerships.
If you or someone you know would like to volunteer, visit: http://www.projectconnectofjackson.org
PROJECT CONNECT –Needed Items (Travel Size where applicable)
Laundry Soap / travel size
Band Aids
Feminine hygiene products
Diapers
Toilet Paper
Baby Wipes
Hand Sanitizer
Shampoo/Conditioner
Soap / body wash
Deodorant
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Razors
Kleen-ex
Combs
Can Openers
Freezer Bags
Hair Ties /elastic rubber bands
Towels
Wash Cloths
Sewing Kits
Safety Pins
Fingernail / Toenail Clippers
Waterless Shampoo
If you would like to donate any of these items, please call Melissa at 517-817-0820 to set up a drop-off time. Thanks so much!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
WCAEYC Event this week
WCAEYC EVENT THIS WEEK:
Caring for Caregivers: Fostering Good Mental Health in Early Childhood Professionals
February 24th, 2011
St. Paul’s Early Childhood Center located at 420 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor
FREE for WCAEYC members // $10.00 for Non-members
Email to register!
Description:
Whoever said that child care work is easy has clearly never been in a room with a half dozen crying infants or a whole room full of unruly three year-olds. Child care professionals are faced with a number of stressful aspects on the job, ranging from dealing with difficult children (and their parents!) to facing the ergonomic challenges of sitting on the floor or using furniture meant for small children. Child care workers also face stress for personal reasons such as earning low pay, working long hours, and managing their own busy lives with their spouses and children at home. The focus of this interactive talk will be on identifying the signs of stress and learning how to recognize the signs of more serious problems developing, such as symptoms of depression or anxiety. The talk will include discussion on the sources of stress and group practice of stress-busting activities that can be used to reduce stress on the job.
Caring for Caregivers: Fostering Good Mental Health in Early Childhood Professionals
February 24th, 2011
St. Paul’s Early Childhood Center located at 420 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor
FREE for WCAEYC members // $10.00 for Non-members
Email to register!
Description:
Whoever said that child care work is easy has clearly never been in a room with a half dozen crying infants or a whole room full of unruly three year-olds. Child care professionals are faced with a number of stressful aspects on the job, ranging from dealing with difficult children (and their parents!) to facing the ergonomic challenges of sitting on the floor or using furniture meant for small children. Child care workers also face stress for personal reasons such as earning low pay, working long hours, and managing their own busy lives with their spouses and children at home. The focus of this interactive talk will be on identifying the signs of stress and learning how to recognize the signs of more serious problems developing, such as symptoms of depression or anxiety. The talk will include discussion on the sources of stress and group practice of stress-busting activities that can be used to reduce stress on the job.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Just Sharing: A Message from FIRST WORDS
Early Childcare Providers,
We would like to inform you of new information available regarding our FIRST WORDS Project at UMACC. The flyer below is intended to replace outdated information that you and/or your organization may have already received (please consider redistributing our updated materials to your contacts/families). At your request, we would be more than happy to mail physical copies of our flyers and UMACC brochures for distribution and posting purposes. For more information, please review the following letter. Thank you for your continued support of the FIRST WORDS Project.
For more information visit their webpage
From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training/events in the community that is consistent with our mission. We'll be sharing this information with you in our "Just Sharing" features here on the blog. Please note that Child Care Network does not necessarily endorse the programs, organizations or businesses listed. If you are interested in sharing your early childhood training opportunities, let us know!
We would like to inform you of new information available regarding our FIRST WORDS Project at UMACC. The flyer below is intended to replace outdated information that you and/or your organization may have already received (please consider redistributing our updated materials to your contacts/families). At your request, we would be more than happy to mail physical copies of our flyers and UMACC brochures for distribution and posting purposes. For more information, please review the following letter. Thank you for your continued support of the FIRST WORDS Project.
For more information visit their webpage
From time to time, we hear from organizations who offer training/events in the community that is consistent with our mission. We'll be sharing this information with you in our "Just Sharing" features here on the blog. Please note that Child Care Network does not necessarily endorse the programs, organizations or businesses listed. If you are interested in sharing your early childhood training opportunities, let us know!
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