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Greetings!
Welcome to the information E-Newsletter from Barnstable County Department of Human Services. This newsletter is designed to provide timely information on health and human service topics of interest for people living and working in Barnstable County. This publication will be sent out periodically to our mailing list. Please forward this newsletter to your friends and colleagues and if you are not on our mailing list you can join by clicking on the JOIN THE MAILING LIST button below.
If you have information you would like included in future e-newsletters, please follow the submission requirements outlined at the bottom of the page and email to kcallahan@barnstablecounty.org.
Elizabeth Albert, Director
Barnstable County Department of Human Services _____________________________________________________________________________ |
| IRS CHANGES IMPACTING NONPROFITS | | |
The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires the IRS to revoke the federal tax exemption of any organization that has failed to file three consecutive annual returns. Nonprofits that wish to have their exemptions reinstated will be required to re-apply to the IRS for tax-exempt status, a process that can take several months.
According to the IRS website, a "section 501(c)(3) organization that loses its tax-exempt status can not receive tax-deductible contributions and will not be listed in Publication 78". Guidestar is also planning to list information on its website about those organizations whose tax-exempt status have been revoked. Guidestar also said the IRS will begin revoking exemptions on May 16, 2010 but will wait until 2011 to send revocation notices essentially giving delinquent nonprofits a six-month grace period to file their annual returns.
GuideStar estimates that 350,000 to 400,000 nonprofits nation-wide are in danger of losing their exemptions. A large number of these organizations are smaller nonprofits that previously were not required to file an annual return because their gross revenues were $25,000 or less. These nonprofits now must file Form 990-N, which the IRS created in response to the Pension Protection Act.
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| COMMUNITY FORUM ON SEXUAL & DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | | | Lt. Governor Timothy Murray, Chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual and Domestic Violence, will lead a community forum, hosted by Cape Cod Community College, to include local advocacy and members of the Cape Cod High Risk Task Force.
When: Monday, May 17th
Where: Cape Cod Community College, Lorusso Applied Technology Building (the Solarium), Tech 213, 2nd floor
2240 Iyannough Rd., West Barnstable
Time: 3 - 4:30 pm
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| DADS TALK | | | Dad's group: a safe, non-therapeutic conversation for Dads of babies, kids and teens talk freely about parenting.
When: Fourth Tuesday of the month, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Where: Mashpee Village (Community Room), One Wampanoag Drive, Mashpee
Facilitators: Paul Melville, Family Support Specialist and Mark Abbott, LICSW
Cost: No cost or intake but please call if you are attending
Sponsored by the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition, Falmouth Human services and TCB, Inc/Mashpee Village
RSVP to Donna French at Tel: 508/477-3429
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| TRAIN THE TRAINER | | | Skill Building Tools for Caregivers Workshop: Parish Nurses, Faith-based Wellness Programs, Professionals who work with Elders and Caregivers Welcome.
Upcoming Trainings: May 18, 10 am - 12 pm, Tisbury Senior Center, 34 Pine Tree Rd., Vineyard Haven
May 20, 5 - 7 pm, Christ the King Church, 3 Job's Fishing Rd., Mashpee
June 2, 10 am - 12 pm, Church of the Holy Spirit, 204 Monument Rd., Orleans
Cost: Voluntary donations accepted ~ Light refreshments will be served.
For more information & to register call Darlene Perkins at Tel: 508/771-1727 x159
Sponsored by Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands, Inc.
Funded by the Title IIIE Older American Act through Elder Services of Cape Cod & Islands.
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| HEART HEALTHY EATING | | |
Cape Cod Healthcare/Cardiovascular Initiative
Healthy eating is not just about the foods we should avoid, but also about the foods we should eat. Are you looking to lower your cholesterol, lower your blood pressure, achieve an overall healthy eating pattern?
Next class: Friday, May 21, 1-3 pm
Where: Cape Cod Hospital
Cost: $25.00 - includes materials. Pre-registration and pre-payment required, credit cards accepted
To register call Tel: 877/729-7200. Fore more information on this and other health topics visit www.capecodhealth.orgSponsored by: Cape Cod Healthcare
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| LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | | | The University of Massachusetts, Donahue Institute, Cape Cod Youth Empowerment Initiative will offer a free training entitled Leadership Development: Implications of White Privilege on access to health and human services.
When: Friday, May 21
Time: 9:30 Registration, Workshop - 10 am to 5 pm (lunch included)
Where: Hospice and Palliative Care, 765 Attucks Way, Hyannis
Pre-registration required. For more information visit: www.compassionmassachusetts.org______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| CALLING ALL YOUNG ARTISTS | | | Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services and the Health & Human Services Advisory Council is sponsoring a logo design contest for the Healthy Connected Cape Cod project. A $100 gift certificate will be awarded to the winner.
DEADLINE: May 21, 2010
Fore more information and an entry form, email project coordinator Steve Brown at comsol@cape.com. Put "LOGO" in the subject line. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| LAST YOUTH AT MALL NIGHT | | | The Town of Barnstable Yough Services Division invites you and your families to the last Youth at Mall Night of the school season. Youth at Mall Night is a safe place for Cape Cod youth to meet their friends and enjoy appropriate entertainment performed by their peers.
When: Friday, May 21, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Where: Food court at the Cape Cod Mall
Featuring: Score Music Studio of Sandwich: Youth rock performances by the Meghan Fox Project and the Raging Daisies
For more information or to request a vendor table contact Sally-Ann Imes, Town of Barnstable Youth SErvices Division at the Hyannis Youth & Community Center at Tel: 508/790-6345 or by email at sally-ann.imes@town.barnstable.ma.us______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| TAKE A CHILD TO HEART | | | The 5th Annual event is an evening of Jazz & Silent Auction to Benefit the Cape & Islands Foster Care Enrichment Fund featuring Brian Nygard & Friends.
When: Sunday, May 23, 6-9 pm
Where: Cultural Center of Cape Cod, Old Main St., S. Yarmouth
Cost: $30 each or $50 for couples (in advance or at the door) ~ includes hors d'oeuvres, wine & coffee
For more information, to reserve tickets, or to make a donation contact: Beverly Costa-Ciavola at Tel: 508/771-4336 or by email at beverly@capecoalition.comSponsored by the Foster Care Support Task Force. In partnership with the Covenant to Care for Foster Families Program of the Cape Cod Council of Churches. Task Force is convened by the Cape Cod Neighborhood Support Coalition. For more information about this or other programs visit www.capecoalition.com_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| TRIPLE CELEBRATION | | |
SAVE THE DATE
When: Sunday, June 6, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Where: Orleans Senior Center, 150 Rock Harbor Rd, Orleans
What: Triple Celebration:
~ 10th Anniversary of building expansion
~ Art Show "Celebrate!" opening
~ "Ribbon Cutting" for Walkway project
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| CHILDREN'S COVE GOLF TOURNAMENT | | | Register Now! 9th Annual Children's Cove Golf Tournament
When: June 7, 2010
Where: The Ridge Club, Sandwich, MA
To register for the event, sponsorship opportunities or more information, please call Nancy Raymond at Tel: 508.375.0410 or visit www.childrenscove.org
All proceeds from the event will provide much needed services to child victims of sexual abuse and their families.
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| AGING WITH DIGNITY | | |
Conference on Prevention and Responding to Alcohol and Other Drug Problems Among Older People
When: June 8, 2010
Where: College of the Holy Cross, Hogan Campus Center, One College St., Worchester
Cost: $45
Registration Deadline: June 1, 2010
Sponsored by the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention
Presented by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Healthy Aging Proram
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| INDEPENDENCE HOUSE RAFFLE | | | Fundraising raffle to benefit Independence House
Ticket cost: $100 ~ includes horsd'oeuvres gathering with entertainment from 7 - 9 pm
1st Prize: $10,000 2nd Prize: $1,000 3rd Prize: $500
Drawing to be held on Wednesday, June 9th at the Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis
Tickets on sale now. Contact Independence House at Tel: 508/771-6507
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| HOUSING FAIR | | |
The Housing Challenge: Planning for Your Housing Future
Purpose: to educate the public about the need to plan for housing, who to contact for help, and the different types of affordable housing available. Note: this fair is NOT limited to seniors.
When: June 10, 2010, 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Harwich Community Center, 100 Oak St., Harwich
For more information click here or if you are interested in being a vendor please contact Betsy Loomis at the Harwich Council on Aging at Tel: 508/430-7550. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| CCCW GOLF TOURNEY | | | 4th Annual Cape Cod Center for Women Golf Tournament
When: Monday, June 28th
Where: New Seabury Ocean Course
Registration Deadline: June 14th ~ Space is limited, early registration is encouraged
All proceeds support the services of the Cape Cod Center for Women - providing confidential shelter for battered women and their children.
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| SAMARITANS GOLF TOURNEY | | | 9th Annual Monica Dickens Challenge to benefit The Samaritans of Cape Cod & Islands
When: Monday, June 28th
Where: Pocasset Golf Club
You are welcome to participate as a sponsor, golf or bocce player, or simply join us for dinner and the silent auction and raffle. If you are unable to attend donations are greatly appreciated. This event contributes about 25% of our annual program. Checks can be made payable to The Samaritans.
For tournament details or to get a registration form click here or call the office at Tel: 508/548-7999. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| SHINE PROGRAM OUTREACH | | | The Cape and Islands SHINE Program provides ree health care information and counseling services for seniors and disabled adults. This national program is funded by a federal grant and admministered in Massachusetts by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. State certified SHINE counselors are available at most senior centers on the Cape & Islands. As a result of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) the C&I SHINE program will be receiving additional funding targeting goals to improve Medicare benefits particularly for low income beneficiaries and to also reduce racial and ethnic disparities among people with Medicare.
Over the next 12 months, SHINE will be identifying where and how they can expand its outreach efforts to people who may be economically and culturally disadvantaged as well as disadvantaged by disability or geographic location or other circumstances.
For program location suggestions or to schedule a SHINE presentation or to have a SHINE counselor available at a particular location please contact Sonja Brewer at Tel: 508/394-9326 or email at sbrewer@yarmouth.ma.us_____________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| BRIDGING THE YEARS STAFF OPENING | | | Bridging the Years Supportive Day Program has a staff opening and are hoping to fill it via personal referral.
Position: Activity Leader
Details: 25 hrs/week, Monday - Friday, $15/hr to start, no fringe benefits but there is opportunity for advancement.
Minimum Qualifications: College degree (gerontology or related human services field preferred) or minimum 2 years related experience.
For more information contact Mandi Speakman Monday - Thursday, 8:30 amt o 4:00 pm at Tel: 508/743-3004 or email at bridgingtheyearsdirector@hotmail.com______________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
| FAMILY PANTRY STAFF OPENING | | | The Family Pantry seeks a part time Assistant Director. This position will be responsible for coordination of all activities in conjundtion with the operation of the Family Pantry. Activities include: volunteer recruitment, training and scheduling, and program coordination. Programs include: the pantry, the clothing boutique, food stamp programs, fuel assistance, supermarket gift card program, the garden, turkey program, toy program, Easter baskets and various food drives. This position reports to the Executive Director.
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| URGENT CARE PILOT | | | South Bay Mental Health Announces an Urgent Care Pilot
The Urgent Care program is designed to decrease hospitalizations and ER visits and targets individuals that are nearing crisis. The goal of Urgent Care is to help stabilize clients in the community and prevent hospitalization and is available to anyone ages 3 and up with MBHP. Urgent Care is designed to help with crisis assessment and stabilization, safety planning, coordination and the referral process to other community resources. Clients can be receiving services from South Bay or any other agency and this service will not affect any other services they may be receiving.
For more information contact: Katie McMakin, Clinic Director South Bay Mental Health at Tel: 508-760-1475 ext 203 or email at kmcmakin@SouthbayMentalHealth.com
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| NSTAR'S NEW DEBT FORGIVENESS PROGRAM | | | New program offered by NSTAR for low income customers to pay off their old arrearages for gas and/or electric utility bills. NSTAR will forgive past due balances over a period of time if customers pay a budgeted bill each month on time. Eligibility guidelines do apply. Customers can sign up for the program over the phone at 1-866-315-2496
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| CVS OFFERS FUNDING | | | CVS Drugstore Chain Offers $25 Million to Fund Children's Disability Programs
QUICK SUMMARY: Over the next five years, CVS Caremark All Kids Can program is making $25 million available to make life easier for children with disabilities. Through this program, CVS will support nonprofit organizations that provide innovative programs and services in local communities focused on helping children with disabilities to learn, play and succeed in life. The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust awarded $6.3 million in grants to nonprofit organizations across the country in 2009.
DEADLINE: Oct. 31.
FUNDING FOCUS: The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust focuses primarily on supporting charitable organizations that are making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. Resources are also allocated to help support organizations focused on providing healthcare to the uninsured.
ELIGIBILITY:Community-based nonprofits.
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DPH COMMUNITY CORNER ON-LINE
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Please visit DPH Community Corner www.mass.gov/dph/ohc for the lastest public health news. We will provide weekly, statewide updates to strengthen capacity in communities across the Commonwealth. There are many valuable resources, trainings, outreach and education opportunities available in Massachusetts. We hope compiling this information in one place will help maximize these resources. Questions, comments, submissions or suggestions, please contact Laura Innis, DPH Health Education and Outreach Coordinator at laura.innis@state.ma.us or 617-624-6021.
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| 24/7 HOMELESSNESS CRISIS HOTLINE |
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| Serving individuals & families in the communities of Barnstable County, Martha's Vineyard & Nantucket who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Staffed by trained homelesness prevention advocates. Immediate local emergency housing, food and transportation available. Referral to the right resources for assistance, assessment and on-going support.
If you or someone you know, are in crisis and have no place to stay tonight, call the Crisis Hotline at 1-888-656-2233 to connect with an experienced advocate who can arrange local overnight emergency housing until the next business day. You will meet with an advocate the following day to help you access available resources and supportive services.
The crisis hotline is a regional innovation pilot project funded by a grant to CACCI by Barnstable County through the Cape & Islands Regional Network to End Homelessness from the Massachusetts Interagency Council on Housing and Homelessness.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________ | | MASS 2-1-1 RESOURCE LOCATOR | | |
MASS 2-1-1 is a free, confidential, 24/7 information and referral database and hotline for access to health and human services for consumers and providers. Multi-lingual translations are also available. The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has designated it as the official point of contact for receiving emergency information during a time of crisis.
MASS 2-1-1 is funded by 19 local chapters of the United Way, MEMA and the Executive Office of Health & Human services. Locally the Barnstable County Department of Human Services in partnership with the Cape & Islands United Way are supporting and marketing MASS 2-1-1.
For more information contact the Barnstable County Dept. of Human Services at 508/375-6630 or go to www.mass211.org To locate services dial 211 or 1-877-211-MASS on your telephone.
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