Run, walk, or volunteer to end mental health stigma at Advocates 4th Annual See Me 5K on Saturday, May 6th. Help spread the message that a person experiencing mental health challenges is a person, not a diagnosis. See the person! See the individual!
Bring the whole family! Kid activities include a fun run, face painting, games, and more. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
More women die every year of heart disease than from all types of cancer combined. Sadly only 13% of them are aware that it is the number one killer of women. Join Dr. Miret Ibrahim, board-certified cardiologist, and learn the difference between fact and fiction when it comes to heart disease and women.
Attendees will hear about the different signs and symptoms of heart disease and heart attack experienced by women, as well as, risk reduction and prevention.
A heart healthy dinner will be provided.
Transgender model and actress Carmen Carrera has dedicated her activism to making it better for trans people. Now, Carmen is working with History UnErased (HUE) to bring real, valid and enduring equality through the process of K-12 education. JUST BE (DAZZLING) with Carmen Carrera Gala supports HUE’s groundbreaking work to prepare K-12 schools to infuse LGBTQ history and academic content in core subjects. Monies raised will provide scholarships for K-12 educators to attend HUE’s educator trainings – directly impacting countless youth and creating safer schools and communities. Options to sponsor specific schools and K-12 educators will be available. (History UnErased is a licensed MA Department of Education professional learning and development provider with the express purpose of preparing K-12 schools to integrate LGBTQ-inclusive academic content.)
Date: Friday, March 31, 2017
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The Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell invites you to our annual Legislative Breakfast Forum for a discussion on the social and economic impact of nonprofits in Greater Lowell. Nonprofits representing several service areas including housing, early childhood education, disability services, healthcare, addiction, mental health services, and the arts will be represented.
SCHEDULE
8 – 8:30 a.m. BREAKFAST & NETWORKING
8:30 – 10 a.m. PANEL DISCUSSION
* Discussion on the Impact of the Nonprofit Sector in Greater Lowell
* PILOT position
* Immigration
* Mass Medicaid Waiver
* Affordable Housing Options
ELECTED OFFICIALS FROM LOWELL AND GREATER LOWELL CONFIRMED.
Click here to download the flyer or forward this email to a colleague.
Click here to register.
The MIAA will be hosting a conference on the predicament of widespread opioid use. Workshop topics include: The Nature of Addiction, Teen Brain Development, Signs and Symptoms of Use, and the prevalence of Heroin in Communities.,
Beginning on March 13th (Monday), and continuing through to the 18th (Saturday), The CHH will be hosting training sessions for dedicated volunteers who are looking to make a positive impact on the community, and possibly bolster their resumes!
This traditional week-long intensive classroom curriculum gives participants the knowledge and tools to support survivors and be a leader in the work to build communities free from sexual violence. It includes instruction on self-care and reflection, an essential tool necessary for effectiveness and success in the social justice field. Upon successful completion of the training, participants can immediately begin counseling and advocacy work. Guidance and supervision is always provided throughout the duration of the volunteers’ service period.
You are invited for breakfast and networking with members of Greater Lowell’s nonprofits, businesses, and interfaith communities.
Sonali Lappin of the Indian American Forum For Political Education, a member of APIs CAN!, has organized a vigil to remember the victims of the February 22 Olathe, Kansas shootings. The vigil will honor the life of Srinivas Kuchibhotla.
More information of the event can be found in the following link to their fb event page:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1828868580685174
With the recent conception of the One Care health plan, members of the community have many questions to ask about the intricacies of the plan. In response to this sentiment, MassHealth staff invite you to talk one on one with them, as well as with the Commonwealth Care Alliance and Tufts Health Plan representatives, about how One Care works and how it could help you. Free snacks will be served as well!
With the recent conception of the One Care health plan, members of the community have many questions to ask about the intricacies of the plan. In response to this sentiment, MassHealth staff invite you to talk one on one with them, as well as with the Commonwealth Care Alliance and Tufts Health Plan representatives, about how One Care works and how it could help you. Free snacks will be served as well!