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·         FW: Anytown 2016 - the Antidote to Bigotry

·         FW: Ombudsman Office Weekly Update 5-20-2016

·         (May 25) FW: Women's Interfaith Discussion

·         (May 26) FW: Invitation to meet Governor Ted Strickland

·         (Save the Dates: June 4, 11 & 18) FW: World Refugee Day events

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From: NCCJ of Greater Dayton
Subject: Anytown 2016 - the Antidote to Bigotry

Help NCCJ Develop New Leaders.
Sponsor a Teen for Anytown Youth Leadership Institute!

"Without exaggerating, I can say Anytown changed my life. The work that NCCJ does with programs like Anytown is important. So important that I can say- I truly wouldn't be the person I am without it."

Whitney, Anytown graduate, volunteer and teacher

Anytown Changes Lives!

"Anytown changed me. It changed my life. It gave me the courage to gather classmates to volunteer with a local non-profit. It gave me the courage to believe my background, as an immigrant, did not limit me. It gave me the courage to believe I have a voice and to use it to change the world."

Beatrice, Anytown graduate and volunteer

Anytown Youth Leadership Institute is an intensive, one-week residential camp with lessons, and friends, that last a lifetime.  Held at Camp Joy in Clarksville, OH, students immerse themselves in creative exercises as they explore topics such as racism, gender identity, disability and economic  status. Our experienced staff and trained volunteers (many are Anytown grads) help these teens open their minds to new possibilities and perspectives. By the end of the week, these young people have the skills and confidence to speak up for themselves and others!

Will You Support Our Future Leaders?
Help Keep Anytown Going!

Sending a young person to Anytown is a great way to develop leaders who will build an open, accepting, community.  WE CAN ONLY CONTINUE WITH YOUR HELP! Your generous gift of $200, $400 or $1000  nurtures teen leaders,  reduces bullying and creates acceptance. You can sponsor a full week for $1,000.

We also offer sponsorships for one day and various other levels. Visit our donation page to find the level that's right for you.

Do you know a high school student who would benefit from Anytown?

NCCJ is now accepting applications and, with your generous support, we can keep costs low so anyone interested can attend.  Anytown 2016 runs from Sunday, June 19th to Friday, June 24th. Applications are on-line here.

Together, we can create a more unified
Greater Dayton community!

 

 

 

From: Diane Welborn; Ombudsman, The Ombudsman Office, 11 West Monument Avenue, Suite 606, Dayton, Ohio 45402
Subject: Ombudsman Office Weekly Update 5-20-2016

Dear Members of the Board of the Ombudsman Office, Elected Officials, and Colleagues:

Your Ombudsman Office initiated cases this week concerning City of Dayton Housing Inspection, Food Stamps, Medicaid and Greater Dayton Premier Management (GDPM), for households in Dayton and Vandalia.  Another 30 households in Dayton, Englewood, Huber Heights, Kettering, Oakwood and Trotwood were referred to or assisted with concerns about City of Dayton Housing Inspection, Mediation Center, Traffic and Waste Collection; ADAMHS services, Children's Services, Medicaid, the IRS, Medicare, the Social Security Administration, Veteran's Administration, emergency assistance, GDPM, the eviction process, the Attorney General's office and the State Medical Board.

Our Long-term Care Ombudsmen initiated cases in seven facilities this week on access to visitors; accidental injury; personal hygiene; general cleanliness; billing problems; unwanted discharge or eviction; and staff lack of respect for personal dignity.  Staff participated in eight surveys from the Department of Health to inform them of the verified complaints were have found in those facilities and to provide information from our volunteer and staff visits. We spoke with a number of callers requesting information about residents rights, and attended two discharge hearings.

FACEBOOK WEEKLY UPDATE: MAY 16 – 20, 2016
Nursing home grants woman's wish to relocate to Toledo

The Ombudsman office was recently involved in a very interesting case. A woman who resided at a local nursing home contacted our office requesting to be transferred to Toledo. The Ombudsman met with the woman at the nursing home, where the woman had been a resident for several years. The Ombudsman wanted to determine why she wanted to move as Ombudsmen are trained to determine the root cause of an issue. Therefore, during their initial meeting the Ombudsman asked the woman several questions in an effort to find the root cause of the problem. Surprisingly, she had no complaints regarding the nursing home; she simply wanted to move to Toledo. When asked why Toledo, the woman said she used to live and her entire family resides there. She said she believed her family and friends would visit if she was transferred there.  

The Ombudsman met with the nursing home's director of social services and director of nursing and learned some important facts. First, the Ombudsman was informed the woman had a guardian, and that she had not been in Toledo for more than 20 years. The Ombudsman also was informed the woman had no family members living in the Toledo area, and her only living relative was a sister in South Carolina. The Ombudsman contacted her guardian and the woman's sister and confirmed the woman had no living relatives in Toledo. However, the guardian stated the woman always spoke fondly of Toledo and clearly had a connection to the area. When the Ombudsman spoke with the woman's sister, she stated her sister loved growing up in Toledo and her best memories were tied there. The Ombudsman met with woman again and reaffirmed her desire to move to Toledo, and was certain she had friends and family living in Toledo.  

The Ombudsman met with the nursing home's director of social services, director of nursing, the guardian and the woman's sister. The Ombudsman stated, "We need to coordinate transfer of this sweet woman to Toledo, Ohio." The Ombudsman acknowledged the woman had no family in Toledo and hasn't been there for two decades, but the Ombudsman advocated that Toledo is where the woman wants to live because she grew up in the community and feels connected to the area. The Ombudsman stated that for reasons only known to this person, living in Toledo will bring her peace, and we need to make it happen. The nursing home social services director then  

stated they had a sister facility in Toledo, and if a bed is available they could arrange for the transfer. The woman's guardian and sister had no objections. The Ombudsman met with the woman to tell her she would be moving to Toledo. She cried streams of joyous tears when she heard the news. The Ombudsman said the process would take a couple of weeks, but she would be in Toledo very soon.  

The woman has now been in Toledo for several months and is at peace. There have been no further complaints from the woman, and she adamantly thanked everyone involved in moving her.

 

 

From: Phyllis Allen (allen.phyllisp@gmail.com, 369-4344)
Subject: Re: Women's Interfaith Discussion

Shalom Ladies,

We're looking forward to being together on Wednesday at the Westminster Presbyterian Church from 11am-1pm. See the directions below.

If you're planning to attend, but haven't responded, just RSVP now. Bring a friend!  We will have refreshments, an interesting group of women, plenty of questions and a thoughtful program - - all in a most beautiful venue.  Let us know so we can be ready for everyone.

DIRECTIONS: Westminster Presbyterian Church is located at 125 N. Wilkinson Street in Downtown Dayton on the south side of First Street, between Wilkinson and Perry Streets.

·         From I-75 North or South, take the Main Street/Route 48 exit.

·         Go South on Main Street.

·         Turn right onto Monument Street.

·         Turn left onto Perry Street.

·         Turn left onto First Street.

·         The church will be right in front of you.

Free parking is available in the lot directly across from the front doors of the church.

 

 

From: Donald Nguyen & Inder Chandra
Subject: Reminder: My invitation to you to meet Governor Ted Strickland on Thursday

We will host an event for Governor Ted Strickland who is running for US Senate in November. I hope you can find 1 hr in your busy schedule to attend and meet many friends and colleagues who are passionate about what goes on in Ohio and around the nation. Ted has been a great ally of health care and when in public office, similar to the other great Senator of Ohio Sherrod Brown, Ted and Frances chose to pay for their own health insurance coverage before the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. He felt that it was unfair for elected officials to receive health coverage at a time when so many Americans and Ohioans were not covered. Few people know that when Ted was Governor, he signed the law that allowed children to stay under their parents' health insurance until the age of 28, compared to 26 under the ACA. And I always remember this fact, that in 2010, even in the height of the Tea Party up rise, Ted only lost to John Kasich by a mere 2% of the votes. Ughhh!

I have reached out to you in the past regarding health care reform and this is no different. If you care about health reform, about protecting and improving the gains that have been made in expanding health coverage to millions of Americans, about protecting and strengthening Medicaid and Medicare, about children's health, then we need a strong and progressive Senator like Ted Strcikland.

It will be a warm and small gathering at the home of Dr. Inder and Suresh Chandra and you would be so glad to speak to Ted in person, a most genuine, down to earth friend and one of the most beloved Governors of the Buckeye state. Hope you can join me.

When:    Thursday May 26th, 2016 7:00 - 8:00 PM
Where:    176 Debs drive, Beavercreek, OH 45434

Please look over the invitation details, and call me 937-657-0425 or email me back or contact Katie Hough. Her contact info is:

Katie Hough; Strickland for Senate
P.O. Box 2196, Columbus, OH 43216
C: 412-398-5552, khough@tedstrickland.com, www.tedstrickland.com

  

 

 

From: Michael Murphy
Subject: RE: Refugee Resettlement invites you to "Making a New Home Away from Home"

 

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