Grant Opportunity. Assist Persistent Poverty Farmers, Ranchers, Agriculture Producers and Communities through Agriculture Resources Synopsis 1

USDA

Department of Agriculture

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Solicitation for Applications to Assist Persistent Poverty Farmers, Ranchers, Agriculture Producers and Communities through Agriculture Resources Synopsis 1

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=328107

1995 to 2020 and Beyond. Shall we be back in the same 'business as usual' pattern in our communities? Cooked: Survival by Zip Code

To our members, friends, and associates:

Disasters\crisis, and impacts of climate change and part of our normal routine and pattern for survival in vulnerable communities, communities of color globally.

The Black Emergency Managers Association International (BEMA) was created not only as a network of professionals in emergency management and homeland security, but created within its’ mission & vision to include communities of color, vulnerable communities to address the pressing issues of survival in your zip code.  To provide awareness, education & training, mentorship, advice and recommendations, funding, and other issues for our communities.

Watch clips, trailers, or the entire documentary of ‘Cooked Survival by Zip Code’ and think of comparisons from 1995 to the current COVID-19 global crisis. 

https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/videos/cooked-survival-by-zip-code/#.Xw6cBrqx4vg.email

Which communities are getting the short end of the stick across the board?

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“We are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.  We are confronted with the fierce urgency of now.  In this unfolding conundrum of life and history there is such a thing as being too late.  Procrastination is still the thief of time.  Life often leaves us standing bare, naked and dejected with a lost opportunity.  This may well be mankind’s last chance to choose between chaos or community.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., ‘Where Are We Going From Here:  Chaos or Community’. Cooperation, Collaboration, Communication, Coordination, Community engagement, and  Partnering (C5&P)             A 501 (c) 3 organization

What about in your city? Live with Urban: Providing Direct Cash Assistance to DC Residents

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Urban Institute Events Evidence to Action Series Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis: Providing Direct Cash Assistance to DC Residents Thursday, July 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. EDT Virtual Event Join Sarah Rosen Wartell, president of the Urban Institute, for the next installment in Urban's conversation series, Evidence to Action. During this virtual event, George A. Jones, CEO of Bread for the City, Tonia Wellons, president and CEO of the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and Mary Bogle, principal research associate at the Urban Institute, will join Wartell to discuss how the THRIVE East of the River program's direct cash and food assistance are helping DC residents weather the pandemic. The COVID-19 crisis exacerbated existing economic insecurity around the country, and DC's Ward 8 has felt these effects particularly acutely. In response to this spike in employment and income losses, four DC nonprofits—the 11th Street Bridge Park (a project of Building Bridges across the River), Bread for the City, the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, and Martha's Table—came together with local funders this spring to provide direct cash payments and grocery assistance directly to Ward 8 residents. This conversation will explore what people living on low incomes in Ward 8 are experiencing amid the pandemic and provide context for those experiences, especially the history of structural racism and segregation in Washington, DC. Jones, Wellons, and Bogle will share what the evidence says about how direct cash and food assistance can make a difference, and they will explore the implications for policy and practice in DC and around the country. Urban is bringing evidence-based insights to this crisis, focusing on solutions that advance equity and upward mobility. Each week, Urban experts will speak with changemakers from the government, philanthropic, and private sectors about the knowledge they need to help us respond to the crisis, recover, and thrive. REGISTER HERE Speakers: Mary Bogle, Principal Research Associate, Urban Institute George A. Jones, CEO, Bread for the City Tonia Wellons, President and CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation Sarah Rosen Wartell, President, Urban Institute (moderator) The Evidence to Action conversation series elevates the voices of leaders and changemakers responding to, recovering from, and building resilience during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The Urban Institute was built for this moment. We answer tough questions with unbiased, rigorous research and evidence-based solutions. For 50 years, we have studied what it takes to strengthen social safety net programs, dismantle structural racism, protect workers and families, and build community resilience. Using advanced analytics, data science, technology, and decades of expertise, we equip changemakers with the facts and insights they need to accelerate solutions. Send any inquiries regarding this event to events@urban.org.

The Role of the Community is more important ....... July 2020

The role of community is more important now than ever before.

Seismic shifts across our society—racial justice movements around the world and a pandemic—have further brought to light the socioeconomic and racial inequities embedded in our ecosystems for centuries. As our communities adapt to new realities, the vision of how we support, influence, and design for purpose evolves as well.

In this Open Letter, we’re highlighting stories of resilience across the OpenIDEO community. We’re also spotlighting a program—supporting entrepreneurs in East Africa—that illustrates the value of building community-centered public health services that meet people where they are. 

We’re incredibly inspired by this community—by each of you. Thanks for all that you do, and every single way you’ve shown up and displayed resilience during this uncertain and challenging time. 

With Gratitude,
Alex Nana-Sinkam
OpenIDEO Global Equity Portfolio Lead