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Through funding from the Schweitzer Fellowship, UT Health students and Amaanah Services are launching the Immigrant Health Initiative (IHI) to equip immigrant women with the capacity to take ownership of their own health legacies. Every two weeks, a new short video on a new topic will be posted on social media in three different languages; English, Arabic and Spanish. Please take a few minutes to watch the intro video. Fill the short survey using the link below to help Amaanah Services cover topics that you believe are important. By filling the survey you will also enter for a chance to win a $20 gift card!
Survey Link (English): https://tinyurl.com/AmaanahIHISurveyEnglish
English Video: https://youtu.be/nq670M9mcX0
Survey Link (Arabic): https://tinyurl.com/AmaanahIHISurveyArabic
Arabic video: https://youtu.be/RRcSV2-vTbg
Survey link (Spanish): https://tinyurl.com/AmaanahIHISurveySpanish
Spanish video: https://youtu.be/DtK5rpZXKqw
Although our work varies, we all have an interest in bolstering our community. One-way United Way of Greater Houston does this is through the release of the ALICE report. The ALICE report provides county-by-county and community-level data including analysis of how many households are struggling and the obstacles ALICE households face on the road to financial independence. The ALICE Report provides the data we need to better understand the daily tough choices and risks those struggling to make ends meet must take in today’s economy and unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us for the Data and Dish series where we will feature the 2018 data, explore the intersection of ALICE and community issues, including discussion of how to take the data into action to remove obstacles to financial stability, identify gaps in community resources and build data-informed solutions to help ALICE families achieve economic stability.
All sessions held from 12:00 – 1:00 pm via Zoom video conferencing.
RSVP for each Data and Dish session.
- Thursday, October 22, 2020 – Overview of 2018 ALICE Report
- Tuesday, November 17, 2020 – Impact of COVID-19 on ALICE
- Tuesday, December 1, 2020 – Financial Hardship and Racial Disparities among ALICE Households
- Tuesday, January 19, 2020 – Understanding the Senior Survival Budget
- Tuesday, February 2, 2021 – The Benefits of Sufficient Income
- Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – ALICE Data for Action
Please direct all questions to Jessica Davison, [email protected]
How Tenets can Protect their Rights!
Join Houston Volunteer Lawyer’s Staff Attorney Leesa Everitt as she discusses the Order and hosts a short Q&A.
Click on a date below to register!
Wednesday, October 7, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Do you communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard? This workshop introduces communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants learn how to ask effective questions, listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise.
Saturday, October 10, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Do you communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard? This workshop introduces communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants learn how to ask effective questions, listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program? Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved? Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels. This workshop will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership. This interactive workshop is focused on providing meaningful choices within activities and opportunities for youth input within the youth program itself.
Intro to the Active Participatory Approach
Friday, October 16, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Youth programs can be optimized for youth needs, motivation, and engagement. The Active-Participatory Approach to youth work was designed to address these goals. This youth-centered approach is the foundation for the Youth Work Methods Series of the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI).
Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning? Giving youth materials is just the beginning. This interactive workshop introduces strategies for incorporating active learning and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth.
Thursday, October 29, 2020, 6:30 pm-7:45 pm
Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program? Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved? Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels. This workshop will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership. This interactive workshop is focused on providing meaningful choices within activities and opportunities for youth input within the youth program itself.
The CASE for Kids Virtual Learning Bootcamp/Support Network consists of sequential, pre-recorded videos, pdf worksheets, and supplementary live (virtual) meetings to answer specific provider questions. Walk away with a clear action plan for how to best teach your program in the virtual learning space using a combination of synchronous and asynchronous teaching strategies.
Live Virtual Meetings from 10:00am to 11:00am
- Thursday, September 24, 2020
- Thursday, October 1, 2020
- Thursday, October 8, 2020
- Thursday, October 15, 2020
- Thursday, October 22, 2020
- Thursday, October 29, 2020
Previously Recorded Webinars
- Elements of Storytelling
- File Management
- Moving to Virtual Learning
- SEL Virtual Learning Strategies
- Student Learning Journey Map
- Using Book Creator
- Using Edpuzzle
- Using Flipgrid
- Using Google Jamboard
- Using Google Meet
- Using Kahoot
- Using Lucidcharts & Coggle
- Using Microsoft Teams
- Using Nearpod
- Using Padlet
- Using Pear Deck
- Using Quizlet
- Using Zoom
Questions? Email: [email protected]
Tuesday, September 29, 2020 from 10:30am to 11:30am
Join your OST colleagues online to exchange information, build connections, and problem solve as we adjust to the new normal. CASE for Kids resources will be shared and small work-groups will form around your issues.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
Do you know what it takes to build an emotionally and physically safe space for youth? Building an emotionally safe community of peers and adults is essential for youth to learn and develop as individuals. This interactive workshop will introduce participants to a variety of activities designed to support the community building process.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020, 10:30-11:45 am
How do you prevent chaos in a youth environment without stifling the positive energy of youth? Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe. This interactive workshop helps participants analyze the level of structure in their programs and practice identifying and maintaining clear limits.
Aspiring Young Adults Info FormAspiring Young Adults is a mentoring program through GRADcafé by Project GRAD that addresses the personal, educational, and social needs of young adults and adults that are disconnected from education and who are committed to joining the program and working together with their mentor to develop and achieve their specific goals.
A mentee (that is you) needs to be committed to putting in the time, energy, and work in order to reap the benefits of this program. We look forward to meeting you.
Interested? Then REGISTER here!
| Petrochem Career Workshop – September 29, 2020 – 6:00 PM |
| This virtual Petrochemical Industry Career workshop is presented on September 29 in partnership with Shell College and Career Talent Development Program. Learn about petrochem industry careers and how to match your interest and skills with the right career path. Industry experts will be available to answer your questions. Join us to learn how to explore your interest, who is hiring, and where to get training. |
| Virtual College Campus Tours – September 17, 2020 – 5:00 PM |
| Join us for our 3rd virtual college tour workshop presenting UH, UHD, & UHCLC. Parents, high school students, & transfer students are all invited to join in these exciting virtual college campus tour workshops. Explore & experience college campus life virtually. College representatives will be available to answer your questions. Register here! |
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Resources for News
- Immigrant Health Initiative (IHI)
- United Way of Greater Houston: Data & Dish
- Making Sense of the CDC Moratorium to Stop Evictions
- OCTOBER WORKSHOPS
- CASE for Kids: Virtual Learning Support
- CASE for Kids: Virtual Learning Community
- SEPTEMBER WORKSHOPS
- ProjectGRAD: Aspiring Young Adults Mentoring Program
- ProjectGRAD: Petrochem Career Workshop
- ProjectGRAD: Virtual College Tours