Help Center member Art Enables recover from a break in at their offices last night. According to their blog, they "lost some computers and peripherals - fortunately, the studio remains mostly intact...and the artwork is ok."
Help Art Enables make repairs and replace computer & camera equipment. Click here to make a donation.
A little more about the work of Art Enables:
"Very often people with developmental and/or mental disabilities are better able to express themselves in images than in words. Art Enables is focused on just such a group: thirty-some artists whose disabilities include but are not limited to Down syndrome, autism, traumatic brain injury, bipolar disorder. Their ages range from 24 to 72. They are African-American, Caucasian, Hispanic, Asian, Arab.
"Art Enables gives them the resources and supports they need to become visual artists. Their artwork is exhibited and sold at the studio, at host venues and via the Web site. They earn 60% of revenue from sales. They have a chance to tell their stories, and they find people eager to listen."
Click here to visit the Art Enables Web site.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Monday, January 11, 2010
Member News: A-SPAN in the Chase Giving Challenge
Center member Arlington Street People's Assistance Network (A-SPAN) has made it to the second round of voting in the Chase Community Giving Challenge. As a participant in this grassroots campaign first launched in mid-November, A-SPAN was one of 100 small, local nonprofits nationwide who garnered enough votes from Facebook users to be eligible for a chance to receive a $1 million grant.
Voting to help A-SPAN win this second round begins Friday, January 15 and ends Friday, January 22. All Facebook users will have a chance to vote for A-SPAN, who wants to share that money with these other Arlington nonprofits to better serve our community: AMEN, AFAC, AACH, Borromeo Housing, Doorways for Women and Families, and OAR.
To take part:
Voting to help A-SPAN win this second round begins Friday, January 15 and ends Friday, January 22. All Facebook users will have a chance to vote for A-SPAN, who wants to share that money with these other Arlington nonprofits to better serve our community: AMEN, AFAC, AACH, Borromeo Housing, Doorways for Women and Families, and OAR.
To take part:
- Between now and January 15, log into or create a Facebook account
- Become a fan of Chase Community Giving by entering the link below
- Spread the word and tell friends about A-SPAN and this unique opportunity
- Call or e-mail Jan at 703-842-0154 if you want to help get out the vote online or at events
- Vote between January 15 and 22 for Arlington Street People’s Assistance Network to win!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Meet a Member: HasNa
Center for Nonprofit Advancement Member HasNa promotes cross-cultural understanding and economic empowerment in culturally divided areas of the world and encourages individuals and communities in such areas to work together toward advancement and peaceful coexistence.
They work at the grassroots level to create communication and collaboration among ethnically divided peoples, providing the tools and ongoing assistance to support small-scale, sustainable efforts aimed at economic and social development. Click the video below or visit their Web site to learn more about HasNa.
Join the group at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Avalon Theater for the screening of "Bliss". Click here to download the PDF with details about the movie.
They work at the grassroots level to create communication and collaboration among ethnically divided peoples, providing the tools and ongoing assistance to support small-scale, sustainable efforts aimed at economic and social development. Click the video below or visit their Web site to learn more about HasNa.
Join the group at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2 at the Avalon Theater for the screening of "Bliss". Click here to download the PDF with details about the movie.
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Meet a Member: American Association of Suicidology
Tucked quietly in the back of an office building on Wisconsin Avenue, the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) appears modest and humble. With five full-time staff members, it is impressive that they are able to accomplish so much in any given calendar year. Not surprising, though, as they have had forty-three years to improve upon their best practices and gain the support of members, volunteers, interns, contractors and collaborators.
The goal of the American Association of Suicidology is to understand and prevent suicide. Where many suicide prevention programs work directly with those affected by suicide such as survivors and people in crisis, AAS is doing research to learn more about it. They strive to achieve this mission every day by directing efforts to advance Suicidology as a science; encouraging, developing and disseminating scholarly work in Suicidology; encouraging the development and application of strategies that reduce the incidence and prevalence of suicidal behaviors; compiling, developing, evaluating and disseminating accurate information about suicidal behaviors to the public; fostering the highest possible quality of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention to the public; publicizing official AAS positions on issues of public policy relating to suicide, and promoting research and training in Suicidology.
The American Association of Suicidology hosts an Annual Conference with more than 800 attendees including researchers, clinicians, survivors, school personnel, volunteers and other mental health professionals. Furthermore, it hosts a conference specifically for those who have lost someone to suicide and another for crisis center staff and volunteers.
AAS publishes a bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal, the only of its kind, titled Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Also published are newsletters for survivors, newsletters for members and a follow-up after each Annual Conference.
In addition to research, conference hosting and publishing, AAS provides suicide survivor services, training and four accreditation programs: organizational accreditation for crisis centers, individual accreditation for crisis center professionals, individual accreditation for school suicide prevention specialists and certification in forensic suicidology to certify individuals who provide testimony in legal cases involving suicide.. The organization recently hired a Training and Accreditation Director.
Recently, the American Association of Suicidology launched a nationwide fundraising campaign called "A Million Voices" to benefit survivor services. The campaign aims to raise one million dollars, one at a time, from one million people.
A Center member since 1996, AAS utilizes a number of Center benefits including access to group buying programs.
Click here to learn more about the American Association of Suicidology.
[Thank you to Center intern Lindsay Smith for contributing this post.]
Center members, would you like to be featured in an upcoming Member Spotlight? Contact Beth Hess to learn more.
The goal of the American Association of Suicidology is to understand and prevent suicide. Where many suicide prevention programs work directly with those affected by suicide such as survivors and people in crisis, AAS is doing research to learn more about it. They strive to achieve this mission every day by directing efforts to advance Suicidology as a science; encouraging, developing and disseminating scholarly work in Suicidology; encouraging the development and application of strategies that reduce the incidence and prevalence of suicidal behaviors; compiling, developing, evaluating and disseminating accurate information about suicidal behaviors to the public; fostering the highest possible quality of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention to the public; publicizing official AAS positions on issues of public policy relating to suicide, and promoting research and training in Suicidology.
The American Association of Suicidology hosts an Annual Conference with more than 800 attendees including researchers, clinicians, survivors, school personnel, volunteers and other mental health professionals. Furthermore, it hosts a conference specifically for those who have lost someone to suicide and another for crisis center staff and volunteers.
AAS publishes a bi-monthly peer-reviewed journal, the only of its kind, titled Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Also published are newsletters for survivors, newsletters for members and a follow-up after each Annual Conference.
In addition to research, conference hosting and publishing, AAS provides suicide survivor services, training and four accreditation programs: organizational accreditation for crisis centers, individual accreditation for crisis center professionals, individual accreditation for school suicide prevention specialists and certification in forensic suicidology to certify individuals who provide testimony in legal cases involving suicide.. The organization recently hired a Training and Accreditation Director.
Recently, the American Association of Suicidology launched a nationwide fundraising campaign called "A Million Voices" to benefit survivor services. The campaign aims to raise one million dollars, one at a time, from one million people.
A Center member since 1996, AAS utilizes a number of Center benefits including access to group buying programs.
Click here to learn more about the American Association of Suicidology.
[Thank you to Center intern Lindsay Smith for contributing this post.]
Center members, would you like to be featured in an upcoming Member Spotlight? Contact Beth Hess to learn more.
Monday, July 13, 2009
Meet a Center member: Tahirih Justice Center
Protecting immigrant women and girls from all across the world, the Tahirih Justice Center works to end gender-based violence. With both in-house and a network of pro bono attorneys, Tahirih Justice Center provides the ammunition to help their clients struggle against injustice and inequality. Executive Director and Founder Layli Miller-Muro explains that Tahirih Justice Center “is about changing peoples’ lives through law.” Beyond their legal services, the nonprofit organization provides access to social services and advocates national public policy for gender equality.
In choosing cases, Tahirih Justice Center begins by doing a phone interview. From there, the potential client is asked to come to the office for a more in-depth look at the case. Once the facts are compiled, the case goes to the group of lawyers for a decision. If at any point during the process the woman’s case is not chosen, she is referred to other organizations. However, if the woman is chosen, the case is given to a particular lawyer, either a staff member of Tahirih Justice Center or a member of the organization's Pro Bono Legal Network.
Since its founding over ten years ago, Tahirih Justice Center has achieved a 99% success record and has never had a client deported. Guided by the vision of a bird with two equally strong wings, the organization seeks a day when both men and women are equally valued as members of society.
The Tahirih Justice Center is the recipient of The Washington Post 2007 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. Miller-Muro is a recipient of the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2008 EXCEL Award. Click here to learn more about the Tahirih Justice Center.
[Thank you to Center intern Casey Linsey for contributing this post.]
In choosing cases, Tahirih Justice Center begins by doing a phone interview. From there, the potential client is asked to come to the office for a more in-depth look at the case. Once the facts are compiled, the case goes to the group of lawyers for a decision. If at any point during the process the woman’s case is not chosen, she is referred to other organizations. However, if the woman is chosen, the case is given to a particular lawyer, either a staff member of Tahirih Justice Center or a member of the organization's Pro Bono Legal Network.
Since its founding over ten years ago, Tahirih Justice Center has achieved a 99% success record and has never had a client deported. Guided by the vision of a bird with two equally strong wings, the organization seeks a day when both men and women are equally valued as members of society.
The Tahirih Justice Center is the recipient of The Washington Post 2007 Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management. Miller-Muro is a recipient of the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2008 EXCEL Award. Click here to learn more about the Tahirih Justice Center.
[Thank you to Center intern Casey Linsey for contributing this post.]
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Member Spotlight: Emmaus Services for the Aging
We believe seniors deserve a dream, not just a memory.
Step through the doors at Emmaus Services for the Aging, a set of renovated row homes in the historic Shaw community, to see those dreams in the making.
In the second floor computer lab, seniors 60 and over are in the midst of an eight-week computer skills development course. In the first floor recreation room, they’re doing Yoga. Downstairs, at the “Feast for All Market,” they’re selecting quality, nutritious foods to supplement meals at home.
And in homes throughout Ward 2 and across the District of Columbia, seniors are receiving confidential visits from licensed social workers, home health screenings and monthly deliveries of free groceries.
Helping to create those dreams is a dedicated team of 13 staff, led by Rev. Joseph Williams, and more than 600volunteers. Together, they provided programs and services for more than 1,000 seniors in 2008–the organization’s 30th year serving the community. And as calls for safety net services increase, they’re gearing up to serve as many as 2,000 seniors this year.
The list of programs and services available to seniors through Emmaus is extensive. each—from light home cleanings,to eviction prevention, reassurance calls, blood pressure checks and emergency monetary assistance—contributes to the goal of helping seniors remain active, respected, independent and vital members of their community.
Collaborations help make it all possible.
As the DC Office of Aging’s Lead Agency for Aging Services for Ward 2, Emmaus receives all calls for senior services in the Ward. They network with other community organizations in an effort to create and maintain effective systems of care, sponsoring community planning meetings with organizations, developing and implementing structured outreach activities and maintaining a strong knowledge base of national and local aging populations, trends, needs and forecasts.
In collaboration with SeniorNet, the HFC Foundation and AT&T, Emmaus’ SeniorNet Computer lab, equipped with accessibility software, introduces seniors to computers and the Internet and helps them connect through on-line communities—decreasing isolation for those seniors who may be physically challenged.
With the Richard B. and Lynne V. Cheney Cardiovascular Institute at George Washington University, Emmaus is also helping to ensure that automated external defibrillators are available to those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest in buildings across the District.
Similar innovative collaborations are found throughout Emmaus’ work.
Behind the scenes.
In 2007, his first year as Emmaus’ executive director, Rev. Williams and the board of directors instituted a three-year strategic and resource development plan for the organization— which board members, staff and volunteers are active in implementing. Now, in year two of the plan and in the midst of current economic conditions, the team is already looking ahead toward future goals, activities to achieve them, and ways to meet an anticipated doubling of demand for services.
Opportunities like community room and library rentals as well as office subleasing in the group’s Shaw Center contribute to revenue.
Monthly reports track quantifiable objectives and outcomes for the number of volunteer hours associated with each activity, financial revenue and projections, new seniors served and the level of service used in each program area.
A Senior Advisory Council, with a 14-member board comprised entirely of seniors receiving services from Emmaus, meets monthly with program staff to provide feedback on existing programs and offer insights into new ones.
Weekly staff meetings help the team compare achievements on paper with stated objectives—and ultimately Emmaus’mission: to build trust with seniors to provide advocacy and services that help them remain active, respected, independent and vital members of their community.
Click here to learn more about Emmaus Services for the Aging and to find out what you can do to help support their mission.
This member Spotlight was originally published in the March/April 2009 Nonprofit Agenda, a bi-monthly publication of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.
Center members, would you like to be featured in an upcoming Member Spotlight? Contact Beth Hess to learn more.
Step through the doors at Emmaus Services for the Aging, a set of renovated row homes in the historic Shaw community, to see those dreams in the making.
In the second floor computer lab, seniors 60 and over are in the midst of an eight-week computer skills development course. In the first floor recreation room, they’re doing Yoga. Downstairs, at the “Feast for All Market,” they’re selecting quality, nutritious foods to supplement meals at home.
And in homes throughout Ward 2 and across the District of Columbia, seniors are receiving confidential visits from licensed social workers, home health screenings and monthly deliveries of free groceries.
Helping to create those dreams is a dedicated team of 13 staff, led by Rev. Joseph Williams, and more than 600volunteers. Together, they provided programs and services for more than 1,000 seniors in 2008–the organization’s 30th year serving the community. And as calls for safety net services increase, they’re gearing up to serve as many as 2,000 seniors this year.
The list of programs and services available to seniors through Emmaus is extensive. each—from light home cleanings,to eviction prevention, reassurance calls, blood pressure checks and emergency monetary assistance—contributes to the goal of helping seniors remain active, respected, independent and vital members of their community.
Collaborations help make it all possible.
As the DC Office of Aging’s Lead Agency for Aging Services for Ward 2, Emmaus receives all calls for senior services in the Ward. They network with other community organizations in an effort to create and maintain effective systems of care, sponsoring community planning meetings with organizations, developing and implementing structured outreach activities and maintaining a strong knowledge base of national and local aging populations, trends, needs and forecasts.
In collaboration with SeniorNet, the HFC Foundation and AT&T, Emmaus’ SeniorNet Computer lab, equipped with accessibility software, introduces seniors to computers and the Internet and helps them connect through on-line communities—decreasing isolation for those seniors who may be physically challenged.
With the Richard B. and Lynne V. Cheney Cardiovascular Institute at George Washington University, Emmaus is also helping to ensure that automated external defibrillators are available to those experiencing sudden cardiac arrest in buildings across the District.
Similar innovative collaborations are found throughout Emmaus’ work.
Behind the scenes.
In 2007, his first year as Emmaus’ executive director, Rev. Williams and the board of directors instituted a three-year strategic and resource development plan for the organization— which board members, staff and volunteers are active in implementing. Now, in year two of the plan and in the midst of current economic conditions, the team is already looking ahead toward future goals, activities to achieve them, and ways to meet an anticipated doubling of demand for services.
Opportunities like community room and library rentals as well as office subleasing in the group’s Shaw Center contribute to revenue.
Monthly reports track quantifiable objectives and outcomes for the number of volunteer hours associated with each activity, financial revenue and projections, new seniors served and the level of service used in each program area.
A Senior Advisory Council, with a 14-member board comprised entirely of seniors receiving services from Emmaus, meets monthly with program staff to provide feedback on existing programs and offer insights into new ones.
Weekly staff meetings help the team compare achievements on paper with stated objectives—and ultimately Emmaus’mission: to build trust with seniors to provide advocacy and services that help them remain active, respected, independent and vital members of their community.
Click here to learn more about Emmaus Services for the Aging and to find out what you can do to help support their mission.
This member Spotlight was originally published in the March/April 2009 Nonprofit Agenda, a bi-monthly publication of the Center for Nonprofit Advancement.
Center members, would you like to be featured in an upcoming Member Spotlight? Contact Beth Hess to learn more.
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