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·         (Nov. 15) FW: Day of Caring Event at the Dayton Racquet Club

·         (Nov. 15) FW: Neighborhood Presidents' Forum - Tuesday, Nov. 15^th

·         (Nov. 17) FW: Great American Smokeout  and more

·         (Dec. 3) FW: WSU ArtsFair 2016

·         FW: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther   King, Jr. Scholarship Contest

·         FW: Announcing - 2017 HERO/SHERO OF HEALTH Award Nominations Are Open

·         FW: Community Action Leadership Award Nominations Now Open

·         FW: 2017 Neighborhood Leadership Institute Program

·         FW: Community Action Leadership Award Nominations Now Open

·         FW: Dayton Police Department Now Accepting Applications for Police Recruit

·         FW: Ombudsman Office Weekly Update 11-4-2016

·         FW: Homefull Happenings

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From: Day of Caring
Subject: Day of Caring Event at the Dayton Racquet Club

 

 

From: Marcellus, Ken [mailto:Ken.Marcellus@daytonohio.gov]
Subject: Neighborhood Presidents' Forum - Tuesday, Nov. 15th

 

 

From: Bruce Barcelo MS, CTTS, Healthy Lifestyles  Supervisor, Public Health - Dayton & Montgomery County
Subject: Great American Smokeout and more

So many great thing are happening revolving around tobacco issues. I needed to update the Tobacco-Free Coalition and friends:
   

·         First let me share a link to a story from WHIO about the fantastic work Brenda Alexander is doing in our Baby & Me program:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B1uyOuOI8AgUeHVvLVpQMjFQMEk  I only wish the interview could have been longer because the mom was so excited about quitting and working with Brenda.

·         PHDMC is excited about partnering with Dayton Metro Library as they move to a 100% Tobacco-Free Campus starting the first of 2017.  In collaboration with them, we are offering cessation and promoted the groups on Living Dayton yesterday:
http://wdtn.com/2016/11/09/dayton-metro-library-going-smoke-free/

·         In partnership with Dayton Children's Hospital , the Children's Garden across from DCH will be a Tobacco-Free Garden and play area (see the attached sign).  Look for a press release next week.

·         Nov. 17^th is the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout" . This is  a day aimed at encouraging individuals to quit or plan to quit smoking. To bring attention to this important issue, Montgomery County wants to thank the Ohio Dept. of Health for making the first Ohioan to be part of the extremely successful; Tips From a Former Smoker Campaign: Becky to Dayton.  Here is a link to Becky's story: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/campaign/tips/stories/becky.html

Becky is planning to start the day off at WSU to make an announcement about their Tobacco-Free Campus Policy,  we will be on Living Dayton at noon, then back for live news broadcast at 5:00.  There will more than likely be an interview with WHIO in there and there may other surprises yet ahead!  I've attached several pdf's for the GASO that you may want to copy and use.

·         Members of TFC will remember that East End Community Center received a grant from ODH last year to work with youth on developing a STAND group that did tobacco counter marketing and store audits.  TFC members helped with some of the audits!  This year, the grant expanded and EECC didn't apply but PHDMC did and received the grant.  There will be a full explanation of the grant at the Dec. 15, TFC meeting but the work is focused on expanding to incorporate STAND groups in 3 Montgomery County communities and to work on tobacco-free policies .

We are excited about working with Sinclair as they have taken the step to be the first college campus in Montgomery County to announce going 100% Tobacco-Free starting January 1^st 2017!

We always want to thank you for keeping this important issue in from of our community. Together, we will make a difference an see a reduction in the smoking rates in Montgomery County and that means lives will be saved!

  

 

 

From: Wright State College of Liberal
Subject: WSU ArtsFair 2016

Join the College of Liberal Arts for ArtsFair 2016!

Wright State University's ArtsFair is a fun and educational experience for art lovers of all ages! Sponsored by Morris Furniture Company and hosted by the College of Liberal Arts, ArtsFair offers Wright State faculty, staff, students, retirees, graduates, and area families the chance to tap into their creative energy with our arts students and faculty.

For just $5 per person, attendees will enjoy a light breakfast plus a full morning of arts entertainment, including hands-on, interactive learning experiences in a variety of fine and performing arts.

ArtsFair Saturday, December 3, 2016 9 a.m.–noon Creative Arts Center Admission: $5 per person Light breakfast included

This year's guests will be able to choose from a variety of activities:

• Theatre performances
• Hands-on percussion music discovery and performance
• Interactive art activities
• Dancing and acting
• Make-your-own-instrument activity
• Face painting
• Artist demonstrations
• Vocal music performances

We look forward to seeing you on December 3!

ReGISTER TODAY!

 

 

From: Margaret Peters; Chair, MLK School Program Committee
Subject: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Contest

I have sent the MLK Scholarship form to counselors in the Dayton Public High Schools and also called high schools in the other districts in which seniors are eligible for the Wright State MLK Scholarship. If counselors/teachers in those schools responded, applications are sent to them.

Would you please share the attached application with college-bound students you know and with organizations that work with seniors who are considering college, and encourage participation?

 

 

From: Cheryl Scroggins
Subject: Announcing - 2017 HERO/SHERO OF HEALTH Award Nominations Are Open

Public Health is now accepting nominations from the community for individuals to be considered for the Hero/Shero of Health Award.
 
The person nominated must be a person who lives in Ohio and who assists or serves Montgomery County residents, and is working to improve minority health.
 
April is Minority Health Month – a 30-day campaign to recognize those who are unsung Hero/Shero's of Health, and a time to promote healthy eating, healthy living, and healthy lifestyles geared toward the minority community.
 
The Hero/Shero of Health Award recognizes a person who serves others in a way that contributes to the overall health of the minority community. The Hero/Shero of Health award honors the hard work, special achievements, and good deeds of "unsung heroes."   Many individuals are overlooked because they are not widely known or work behind the scenes at smaller organizations. Nominations are open to anyone working to improve the overall health condition of minorities.
 
Deadline to Submit Nominations: Friday, December 2, 2016 at 4:30 pm
 
Please see the attached packet for information about the Nomination Process.
 
For more information, contact Cheryl Scroggins at (937) 225-4962 or cscroggins@phdmc.org.
Packets can be picked up until 4:30 p.m. on November 30, at the Reibold Building, 117 South Main Street, 2^nd Floor, Room 202. Just ask at the round reception desk.
Packets will be mailed until Tuesday, November 28, 2016.

Please download and see the nomination packet by clicking this link:
    http://www.phdmc.org/program-documents/healthy-lifestyles/dche/496-ocmh-community-leadership-award-2017-nomination-packet
No nominations will be accepted after the deadline.

1.       Fill out the Nomination Form .

2.       Fill out the Criteria pages. Be sure to describe the person's contribution, giving sufficient details to explain the impact of this person's work on minority health.

3.       How to submit: Submit by e-mail, fax or mail before 4:30 p.m., on December 2.

·         E-mail at cscroggins@phdmc.org

·         Fax #: (937) 496-3071

Mailing Address (must be postmarked by December 2, 2016):

Cheryl Scroggins, PHDMC

Attn: Hero/Shero Nomination

117 South Main Street

Dayton, OH 45406

 
Submission Deadline: Submit the nomination form and criteria by the deadline, which is 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2016.
No packet will be mailed out after Monday, November 28, 2016.
Packets can be e-mailed upon request.
Packets can be picked up at Public Health, 117 S. Main Street, 2nd Floor, Room 202, Dayton, OH 45402, until 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016.

 

 

From: Scroggins, Cheryl
Subject: Community Action Leadership Award Nominations Now Open

Community Action Leadership Award Nominations Now Open

Recognizing Individuals, Organizations, or Coalitions that Represent the African American, American Indian, Asian American and Hispanic/Latino American Communities
 
During the 2017 Minority Health Month, the community will recognize a Community Action Leader Awardee, working to improve minority health.
 
The recipient from each community will have demonstrated leadership in improving the health of their respective population and meet the criteria for nomination below. The person selected will be recognized locally and will be honored in a special ceremony during Minority Health Month on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, in Columbus, Ohio, at the Vern Riffe Government Center.
 
Criteria for Nominations include Impact on the Community, Innovation, and Perseverance.
See the Nomination Packet for criteria details.
 
Deadline to Submit Nominations: 4:30 p.m., Friday, December 2, 2016. See Deadlines for Getting a Nomination Packet and Submission Guidelines below on page 2.
 
Nomination Process:

§  Please download the nomination packet by clicking this link
http://www.phdmc.org/program-documents/healthy-lifestyles/dche/496-ocmh-community-leadership-award-2017-nomination-packet

§  Complete the Nomination Packet, which includes a Nomination Form and Candidate Criteria Forms. Additional pages can be added as needed. Please write legibly. Public Health/Dayton Council on Health Equity is not responsible for information that is illegible.

 
PHDMC's Community Action Leadership Award Nomination Committee will review all Montgomery County nominations received by the deadline, and select the Awardee in each racial/ethnic category. If there are no nominations, PHDMC will submit Final Nominees to the Commission. The Ohio Commission on Minority Health will review all nominations from across the state of Ohio and select one Awardee for each racial/ethnic category.
 
The awardees will be notified by the Ohio Commission on Minority Health in early March, including details on how to attend the award ceremony. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Cheryl Scroggins at 937-225-4962.

 

 

From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: 2017 Neighborhood Leadership Institute Program

We are accepting applications for the 2017 Neighborhood Leadership Institute program.
You may download the application form here:  
     http://www.cityofdayton.org/228/Neighborhood-Leadership-Institute

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email me (verletta.jackson@daytonohio.gov) or call me at 937-333-3288

 

 

 

From: David K. Greer
Subject: FW: Dayton Police Department Now Accepting Applications for Police Recruit

Dayton Police Department, City of Dayton AGENCY

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Are you or someone you know interested in a career in law enforcement? Can you carry out our mission of Honor Through Service, Service With Honor?

The City of Dayton seeks to attract a high caliber, motivated and diverse group of candidates who will succeed as Police Recruits while in the academy, and ultimately while on the job as Dayton Police Officers An employee in this class is assigned to the Dayton Police Academy to complete a classroom curriculum and physical skills development in firearms proficiency, defensive tactics, physical fitness,...Read more
     

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From: Diane Welborn; Ombudsman, The Ombudsman Officen
Subject: Ombudsman Office Weekly Update 11-4-2016

The Ombudsman Staff opened a dozen cases this week concerning City of Dayton Water, Medicaid, the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program and GDPM for households in Brookville, Dayton, Englewood, Harrison Township, Huber Heights, Miamisburg and Oakwood.

We provided brief assistance or information about Dayton Public Schools, City of Dayton Inspection services, City of Dayton Municipal Court, the Board of Elections, HUD, SSA, the Attorney General's office and the Ohio Department of Insurance.  These residents were from Brookville, Dayton Kettering, Miamisburg and Trotwood.

Ombudsman Welborn and LTC Program Director Wilkins visited the shelter manager to strategize how to work on behalf of our senior citizens.  We were saddened to learn the number of seniors who were guests at the shelter over this year.  One guest was 92 years old and others were in the high 80s.   We developed a plan to work together to continue to prevent facilities from discharging to the shelters and for assisting to obtain facility placements for those in shelter who are eligible.

This week we facilitated a reconnection between a man and his trustee so that the man could receive some of the funds from his account to improve his living arrangements in his apartment.  The man needed a bed, basic furniture and a television.

This week our Long-Term Care Staff opened cases in eleven area facilities on matters pertaining to discharges; inadequate care plans; stolen personal property; incontinent care; menu quality; administration of medication; personal hygiene; failure to respond to requests for assistance and lost laundry.  We participated in the surveys of four facilities by the Ohio Department of Health.

Please find is copied below our weekly column.

 

 

From: Homefull
Subject: Homefull Happenings

November 2016       National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week  Nov. 12-20   Throughout the week of Saturday, November 12th through Sunday, November 20th, Dayton and Montgomery County businesses, churches and schools will be participating in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week events to bring focus to the issues that many of our local citizens face each day - inadequate access to food and safe, affordable housing.    Homefull can provide you with statistics to include in school or company newsletters, representatives who can speak to your students or employees and many other ways to help the cause.   In particular, all are invited to attend a film screening of "Tiny" - a documentary that chronicles the life of a homeless woman for many years - at Homefull's administrative offices on Thursday, November 17th beginning at 7:00PM.  There will be a reflection and Q&A session to follow.   You can join this movement to support the thousands in our community who need our help.  Check out the agenda of the week's events!   Pies and Pints Takeover Wednesday, November 16th   Join us for delicious food and support a great cause!  Download your flyer here.  The flyer must be presented (paper or electronic) for Homefull to receive 20% of sales.   Support Homefull while you shop online with  Amazon Smile   AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop.    All you have to is go to smile.amazon.com and select Homefull as your charity in the search menu.  Happy Shopping!   Support Homefull while you shop     Learn More #82750 Learn More   #418   Dear Friend:   With all the fall colors, it is a clear reminder that we are entering the holiday season which is a time of thanks and celebration for many of us. However, as you know there are thousands each year in our community who have unstable housing or inadequate access to food while most of us are very fortunate.   National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week begins on Saturday the 12th of November.  Each year I am reminded of how much work Homefull and the other community partners have done to decrease the amount of people who live on the street when the weather starts to turn cold.  It is affirming to know that what we do makes a difference, but it is also a reminder that there is still much to do.   It is unfortunate that "awareness" is heightened just during this time of year, and I always hope that we can spread that feeling throughout the year.  So, for the coming holiday season and into the new year, I am challenging myself and you to see what we can do to change that.  There are so many ways to keep homelessness at the forefront of everyone's minds and to get involved.   I look forward to seeing many of you over the coming weeks as we get ready for all the awareness activities, including our annual Sleep Out on Thursday, November 17th and then with our Adopt A Family program where over 150 families' holidays are made brighter by you, our loyal supporters!   Thank you for all that you do to assist us in working towards our vision of "a community where there is no homelessness!"   Respectfully,   Tina M. Patterson  CEO    Charles' Story   Faced with significant housing instability and other issues for the past several years, Charles was forced to enter the men's emergency shelter in December 2015.  It was a low point for him, and with a lack of support from family and friends, he was happy to have received the help he needed from the Homefull staff to find permanent housing and the continued supportive services.   After spending the holidays in shelter, he finally found a home at one of Homefull's permanent supportive housing program's - River Commons.  There he has been able to work on some of the obstacles he faced to maintaining stable housing over the years as well as concentrate on some of his passions.  He now sees his case manager, Kelly on a regular basis who is proud of what he has accomplished.   "Charles is extremely motivated towards working to improve his life and is an excellent example of the potential for success in our programs," says Kelly.   Now that Charles has stable housing, he can focus on his other goals.  He loves to play classical guitar, and plans to volunteer at a local nursing home this holiday season.  He is also currently employed.    "Homefull is a great organization that really saved my life.  The staff is amazing, and I am so grateful for everything they've done for me," says Charles.   Homefull Now Delivers Produce!   The popularity and success of the Homefull Market at Wright Stop Plaza is the reason for the newest initiative in the agency's urban agriculture program.   Thanks to the continued partnership with RTA and Public Health Dayton and Montgomery County, Homefull will begin delivering fresh produce to downtown businesses over the coming weeks.   The program will launch this month in pilot mode with a few select businesses and then launch on a much larger scale in the spring.  Deliveries will be made using the new bike that was made possible by funding from the partners and assembled locally by Bike Link.   "We see this as a terrific next layer for our food access and urban agriculture initiatives," said Homefull Urban Ag Manager, Jimmy Ryan.  "it will allow people who work downtown to purchase healthy produce and have it delivered right to them, making for easy meal planning and also creating more job opportunities for the clients we serve."   For more information on the program, go to www.homefull.org/produce or call (937)293-1945.   Adopt a Family for the Holidays   It's that time of year and we are already thinking about the holidays. You can help make dreams come true and bring smiles to children and their families for the holidays!   Planning is underway for Homefull's annual Adopt a Family program where over 150 families are sponsored by individuals, businesses and others for the holidays.  Whether you've been involved for many years or you've never done so, there's an opportunity available for you.   You can help with one family or ten!  There is a perfect partnership for you no matter what your capacity is to give as you can decide the size of the family you would like to help.   For more information, contact Carly Hall or register today.  Please register before November 11th to guarantee you'll have your wish list by Thanksgiving.  It's a rewarding experience!   National Alliance News Corner   Homefull has long believed in a philosophy of "housing first" in working with the homeless of Dayton and Montgomery County.  The idea of getting someone in a home, "first" and then working on the issues they face that may have led to their homelessness, is a proven way for communities to work more effectively at ending homelessness for prolonged periods of time as well as the number of occurrences that someone faces in their lifetime.   A relatively new term that follows this same theory is "Rapid Rehousing" and the National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) is spearheading efforts at the national level to increase the number of communities that follow this same way of working with their homeless populations.   Homefull CEO, Tina Patterson has facilitated webinars on Rapid Rehousing and was also invited to sit on a panel at the NAEH Leadership Summit in Washington DC recently where policies and solutions are being created to end long-term homelessness and make stays in emergency shelters much shorter.   To learn more about strategies to promote rapid rehousing and national homelessness in general, visit the NAEH website today.   Volunteer Focus: Marsh & McLennan Agency   Marsh & McLellan volunteers help out at the micro-farm with harvesting and prepping the raised beds for winter. Marsh and McLennan Agency (MMA) employees from Dayton, Ohio, volunteered with Homefull during their Week of Giving for the past two years. These volunteers bring enthusiasm to any project we send their way.   Most recently, Homefull hosted a group at the Micro-Farm to help harvest for our weekly Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and prepare the raised beds for the coming winter months.  The group had such a great experience that they are planning another trip out to the Micro-Farm before the end of the season!  Another volunteer joined us at 2nd Street Market on a Saturday, where we sell our fresh, local produce.     But MMA's involvement doesn't stop there!  They will also be hosting a donation barrel as part of our "Homefull Business Adoption Program" during the month of November in recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness campaigns.  Employees will collect much-need household donations, cleaning supplies and personal hygiene items.    "At MMA, we value the community in which we work and live. Our employees are given a full day every year to spend volunteering at a 501(c)(3) charitable organization of their choice. Additionally, we participate in The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Week of Giving in which we choose charities in our local area to donate our time and money. This year, 10 of our employees spent a morning at Homefull's urban garden. It was a fun and rewarding 4 hours. We harvested, cleaned and bundled fresh produce as well as raked, shoveled and turned beds. We are looking forward to volunteering again. It was a beautiful day and was great to get out of the office and do something that helps so many in our community," says Julia Read, Claim Specialist.

 

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