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

Rehabilitation Treatment Planning for Common Conflict and Emergency Related Injuries

Rehabilitation Treatment Planning for Common Conflict and Emergency Related Injuries Health Fractures, amputations, and acquired brain injuries are common in conflict and emergency settings where only limited outpatient support or rehabilitation services may be available. Humanity & Inclusion have designed a powerful and interactive online tool to support rehabilitation and health workers in challenging settings. This performance support tool will guide you through the clinical reasoning process to develop rehabilitation treatment plans for common conflict and emergency related injuries. Get Started Forgot your password? Click here to create a new one. Note: This tool was designed by clinicians with years of experience to support qualified health professionals. It does not qualify you to work outside your scope of practice. The advice in this tool is aimed at rehabilitation professionals and should only be followed by qualified health professionals.

Grant Opportunity: Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Parent Training and Information Centers

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Eligible Applicants:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Eligible Applicants: Parent organizations. Note: Section 671(a)(2) of IDEA defines a “parent organization” as a private nonprofit organization (other than an IHE) that--(a) Has a board of directors-- (1) The majority of whom are parents of children with disabilities ages birth through 26; (2) That includes--(i) Individuals working in the fields of special education, related services, and early intervention; and(ii) Individuals with disabilities; and (3) The parent and professional members of which are broadly representative of the population to be served, including low income parents and parents of limited English proficient children; and(b) Has as its mission serving families of children with disabilities who are ages birth through 26, and have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.

Department of Education

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Office of Special Programs (OSEP): Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Parent Training and Information Centers CFDA Number 84.328M

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https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=328079

Nominate a Change Maker by Monday August 3, 2020. Who do you think should be nominated in BEMA International

15 July 2020

Do you work with someone who is driving lasting change in the humanitarian system? Driving systemic change within the humanitarian system is a hard, long process, with challenges and attempts that fail along the way. So, we want to celebrate those who are grappling with these challenges in order to create a lasting change.  As part of Start Network’s 10-year anniversary, we will celebrate 10 change makers who have made or are making a considerable impact within their community, country, region, organisation or the wider system. These can be individuals, teams, or entire organisations. For details about how to nominate, download the nomination pack in English, French and Spanish. If you are interested in joining the volunteer judging panel, please send an email to communications@startnetwork.org The deadline to nominate is Monday 3 August 2020.   NOMINATE A CHANGE MAKER