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SUMMARY:Brunch & Learn with Community Action of Skagit County
DESCRIPTION:January Topic: Advocacy  \n\n\n\nDescription: Why is Community Action involved in public policy advocacy\, and why might you want to become involved or increase your involvement? What has changed in the community because of local advocates for housing\, food and solutions to homelessness?  What are some of the priorities emerging from Olympia this session\, and how might we work together to influence them? In this Brunch and Learn\, find out:\n\n\nThe biggest issues in the Washington State Legislature this year\, and how to influence them.\n2024 WSCAP Legislative Priorities\nProtecting LIHEAP funding and how you can help!\nHow people with lived experience are helping decision-makers understand poverty in Skagit County\, and how policy and budget decisions impact peoples’ lives.\nWhy building positive relationships with elected officials over time can be one of our most effective ways of influencing public policy.\nHow you and YOUR organization can get involved\, and even join one of our constituent meetings with representatives in the 10th\, 39th\, and 40th Districts.\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\n\n\n\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2024 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us!
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/brunch-learn-with-community-action-of-skagit-county/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231109T080000
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SUMMARY:Monthly LAC Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Virtual Meetings: 2nd Thursday of the Month | 8:30-9:30AM\nAbout: The Latinx Advisory Committee (LAC) is a subcommittee of the Community Action Board of Directors\, charged with advising the agency on how to better serve and develop leadership among low-income Latina/o community members. The Mission of the Latinx Advisory Committee is: \n\nNetworking and relationship building.\nAdvising Decision-Makers\nStrengthening Community through Supporting Leadership Growth\n\nFor more information contact Latinx Advisory Committee.
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/monthly-lac-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231101T090000
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SUMMARY:November Brunch & Learn- Resources for Veterans & Their Families: Skagit Vets Connect
DESCRIPTION:What resources are available in Skagit County for military veterans\, their families\, and survivors? Come learn about Skagit Vets Connect\, an innovative project that co-locates Community Action veterans and housing staff\, Veterans Administration social workers\, Skagit County Veteran Service Officer\, and other partners. Together\, we honor the service of our veterans by assisting with housing\, homelessness\, basic needs\, and navigating federal benefits for income\, healthcare and more. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHear about a NEW partnership between the Port of Skagit to get firewood to lower-income seniors and veterans\, and special Veterans Day service project to keep those who served warm this winter.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\n\n\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us!
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/november-brunch-learn-resources-for-veterans-their-families-skagit-vets-connect/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231004T090000
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SUMMARY:October Brunch & Learn: East County: Challenges & Resources (PLUS special update on Energy Assistance)
DESCRIPTION:Description: People in rural and isolated areas of Skagit County experience financial difficulties differently than those in our small cities. What are the challenges facing folks in Rockport\, Marblemount\, Concrete and Hamilton? Learn about Community Action’s East County Resource Center\, the Concrete Community Center\, and how Skagit County government\, nonprofits and businesses are collaborating to meet local needs for families\, veterans\, seniors and people without homes. Find out how your nonprofit agency can provide services\, or how you as a community member can volunteer or get involved to help. \nPLUS SPECIAL UPDATE: Big changes are coming to Energy & Utility Assistance! Learn how it will be easier than ever for families to save hundreds of dollars on bills\, so they can use their hard-earned money for other basic needs. \n\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\n\n\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us!
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/october-brunch-learn-east-county-challenges-resources-plus-special-update-on-energy-assistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230906T090000
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SUMMARY:Brunch & Learn with Community Action
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, September 6\, 2023\nTime: 9-10 AM\nLocation: Zoom- Link will be emailed out to registered participants \nSeptember Topic: Resources for Businesses\, Landlords\, Employers\, & Job Seekers\nDescription: Do you work with parents who want to learn English to help their kids with school\, or to communicate with a family doctor? Or a low-wage worker who could get a great union job or join the Army but needs their GED? What about single parents who feel stuck in their career and could use some help to switch to something more fulfilling and better paid? Community Action’s Adult Education and Employment programs can help! \n\n\nJoin us at our monthly Brunch & Learn to find out how to make good referrals\, and how to partner or volunteer to help people achieve their goals. Enrollment is open for our community-based English Language Acquisition classes and GED prep. Our Employment Program is more than workplace experience opportunities – it includes wrap-around services and coaching. Job prep classes are open to everyone. Learn how Community Action works with partners in the community college and workforce development systems to fill gaps and equip families for success.\n\nCommunity Action speakers: Claudia Morell\, Instructional Coordinator; Marissa Davison\, Education & Employment Manager; Jennyfer Lopez\, Family Engagement Specialist; James LauRae\, Employment Programs Coordinator.\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\n\n\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us!
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/brunch-learn-with-community-action/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:June Brunch & Learn: Energy & Utility Assistance
DESCRIPTION:What’s HOT this Summer? Free A/C & Energy Assistance!\nAbout: Consumer prices are skyrocketing\, and rent is unaffordable in Skagit County. The cost of heating\, cooling\, and keeping the lights on is just going up. Learn about one of the most widely available resources to help families get ahead. A family of four can make over $5\,700 per month and still qualify for a credit for future bills — they don’t need to be behind on their bills! Find out about how Community Action’s Energy & Utility Assistance works\, and how to make good referrals. Together\, we’re helping our neighbors be heroes for their families by making every penny count. \nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us!
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/june-brunch-learn-energy-utility-assistance/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Community Resource Coalition Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join our quarterly Community Resource Coalition meeting on May 25\, 2023 from 2-3pm. Join other community providers to share resources\, strategies and information to better serve your participants. For more information contact Cristian at coalition@skagitcrc.org.
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/community-resource-coalition-meeting/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T090000
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SUMMARY:Brunch & Learn: Care Coordination and Transforming Homeless Services
DESCRIPTION:What is the centralized\, federally-mandated Coordinated Entry homeless service system? What’s working? What’s broken in the national and state system? What is Community Action working to change? What more can we as a community do? At this month’s Brunch & Learn\, you’ll find out about:\n\n\nHow 16 homeless service providers are working together to make access to services easier for people without homes.\nExternal challenges\, and local collaborative solutions.\nHow Community Action is bringing new funding and resources to Skagit County to launch Care Coordination\, a model that’s been successful in other Washington counties to improve homeless services.\nWhat you and your organization can do to help!\n\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\n\n\n\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/brunch-learn-care-coordination-and-transforming-homeless-services/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Brunch & Learn: Senior & Disabled Services and Medicaid Transport Program
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Seniors & Disabled Services\, and Medicaid Transportation \nWith costs on the rise for housing\, food and basic needs\, what services are available for Skagit County’s lower-income seniors\, adults with disabilities\, and Medicaid patients? Learn how volunteers are helping seniors to pay their bills and live independently at home\, which is great for them AND for the community. Find out how volunteers have helped dialysis and cancer patients continue to receive life-critical care\, even during the pandemic. Get information to make good referrals\, and how churches\, service groups and other volunteers can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nMariana Brandt\, Seniors & Disabled Services Coordinator\nNikki Robinson\, Medicaid Transportation Coordinator\n\n\n\nAbout the Brunch & Learn:\nJoin us from 9-10 a.m. on the first Wednesday of each month for “Virtual Brunch & Learn with Community Action!” Back in “The Beforetimes”\, Community Action hosted monthly Lunch & Learn sessions for our partners\, volunteers\, staff\, donors and anyone else interested to: 1) Learn about a community need\, 2) what the community is doing to solve it together\, and 3) Community Action’s role. In 2023 we’ll look at hunger and food security\, housing and homelessness\, services for seniors and kids\, and much more! Bring your coffee or tea and a snack to this virtual coffee break\, and join us! \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/brunch-learn-senior-disabled-services-and-medicaid-transport-program/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Financial Health - Credit & COVID
DESCRIPTION:Join us for regular conversations on managing change and building your financial health. \nResources and support for creating a plan to manage credit in two areas: \n\nWhat does my credit look like now?\nHow can I work with my creditors to make a plan?\n\nRegiser Here \nWorkshops are free and open to the community. These workshops are offered online through Zoom\, please visit Support.Zoom.Us for information on using Zoom. Please reach out to us for technology assistance.
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/financial-health-credit-covid/2020-07-02/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Financial Empowerment
ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Davis":MAILTO:RyanD@CommunityActionSkagit.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20200625T120000
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SUMMARY:Financial Health - Daily Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for regular conversations on managing change and building your financial health. \nOpen discussion aimed at addressing two guiding questions: \n\nWhere does my money go?\nHow can I build more control?\n\nRegister here \nWorkshops are free and open to the community. These workshops are offered online through Zoom\, please visit Support.Zoom.Us for information on using Zoom. Please reach out to us for technology assistance.
URL:https://www.communityactionskagit.org/event/financial-health-daily-decisions/2020-06-25/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Employment,Financial Empowerment
ORGANIZER;CN="Ryan Davis":MAILTO:RyanD@CommunityActionSkagit.org
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