Noy Thrupkaew is an independent journalist who has written extensively on human trafficking and labor exploitation since 2006. As an Open Society Fellow in 2010 and 2011, she investigated the largest human trafficking cases in the United States, and explored ways to develop greater accountability in law enforcement initiatives against forced prostitution.
RSVP: Shaima_Ragab@uml.edu
Refreshments will be served
Time: 5:00pm
Location: They will be marching from UMass Lowell University Crossing (220 Pawtucket St, Lowell, MA – where we will gather at the main entrance of the building) down to Lowell City Hall (375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA ). The walk should not be longer then 20 min and there will be a reception (for those interested with refreshments) to follow in the Lowell City Hall Mayor’s Reception Room.
Contact: Janelle Diaz, Support Councilor, UMASS Lowell
RSVP: http://conta.cc/2kG0ktQ
Panelists:
Jack Wang, Financial Adviser, Longhorn Financial LLC helps regular working families with their finances by analyzing their chances for aid, developing strategies to maximize aid, and finding ways to efficiently pay for college.
Tom O’Hare, College Adviser, Get College Going assists students and families with individual and unbiased guidance to successfully navigate the complex and sometimes overwhelming processes of identifying and selecting a college that matches a student’s talents and treasures.
Scott Maibor, CEFI, Prinical of Voluntary Benefits of New England has been working with families for over 11 years in the area of financial protection, retirement, and college funding.
Includes: golf cart, swag bag, entry gift, sausage at the turn, a banquet lunch, raffles, and prizes
www.greensforegrads.com
Proceeds to benefit in the Merrimack Valley Area.
info@gtsn.org (978)-495-0944
Race-Day Check in at: elks Lodge in Chelmsford, 300 Littleton Road (Route 110). More info? Call Don or Nancy @ (978)-256-6481 or NancysRunChelmsford@yahoo.com
Awards to first place male & female runners. Top three finishers male & female in 5yr age groups receive Nancy’s Famous Coffee/Hot Cho. Mug
Register online: www.nancysrun.com
Pre-registration (Due by May 1, 2017): Entry fee= $30.00, under 12= $20.00
Race-Day Check-In: From 8:30am-9:30am. Entry Fee= $35.00
Faith communities play an integral role in the spiritual and physical health and wellbeing of their members. This is why Lowell Community Health Center and Element Care value(s) our partnerships with all Greater Lowell’s faith communities, collaborating on addressing many health issues including flu vaccinations, mental health, teen pregnancy prevention and helping our ageing congregation to live with dignity, respect and quality of life.
Lowell Community Health Center and Element Care want to invite you to the Annual Faith Leader Breakfast to celebrate their shared accomplishments and deepen our commitment to a healthier Community.
When: April 19th 9:00 a.m-10:30 a.m
Where: Lowell Community Health Center,
161 Jackson Street 6th Floor (CHEC), Lowell, MA 01852
*Parking in the Edward J Early Garage
Please let us know if you can attend. You can RSVP to Molyka Tieng at molykati@lchealth.org or calling 978 322- 8768
April 12, 2017
Time: 12-1pm
Location: NECC Lawrence, El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center, Downtown Lawrence (Room 301)
Cost: Free
Dr. Carlos Cuevas, is an expert on violence, victimization, and trauma, who’s recent work has focused on sexual assault and dating violence among Latinos.
Dr. Cuevas is an Associate Professor from the School of Criminology & Criminal Justice at Northeastern University and Co–Director of the Violence and Justice Research Lab who also has a private practice in Cambridge, specializing in working with victims of violence and trauma.
Sponsored by the DHE STEM Starter Academy grant
CHANGE THE DATE
The Lowell Transitional Living Center’s has changed the date of the 6th Annual Walk to end homelessness from Sunday (previously announced) to SATURDAY JUNE 10th.
Presented by the Community Health Training Institute
NOTE: This is the last training in our three-part CHIP series. We are requiring all participants watch our first webinar, “Overview of the Community Health Improvement Planning Process.” Though not required, we strongly encourage participation in our training, “Effectively Implementing a Community Health Improvement Plan” that is happening April 27th in Springfied, MA.
Description: This webinar will build on the introductory webinar and in-person training by addressing common barriers and challenges that arise when implementing Community Health Improvement Planning processes. Case studies will be used to demonstrate practical application of concepts. Participants will have an opportunity to share common challenges in order to receive tips and strategies to address those barriers.
Audience: Individuals and teams in healthcare, community health, public health, and other key stakeholders including community development corporations, regional planning groups, and community leaders/members who want to work collaboratively on community health improvement plans (CHIPs) to improve population health outcomes.
Participants completing this webinar will be able to:
1. Identify 1-2 challenges/barriers they have faced or anticipate facing implementing a CHIP
2. Identify 1-2 strategies to address their challenge/barrier
Trainers: Rose Swensen and Amanda Ayers (HRiA)
This training meets the following DPH coalition guidelines:
• Shared vision including a focus on reducing health disparities and promoting health equity
• Consistency with MA DPH’s goals and priorities
• Participation from key stakeholders (individuals and organizations that have a vested stake or interest in a program or policy initiative, e.g. it will impact them directly)
• Effective utilization of data to inform goal and activity selection, implementation, and evaluation
• Statement of purpose and shared activities