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 Heard It From a Youth Worker:

CPS Flooded with kids affected by heroin crisis. 
Across the state the number of children in need of services because of drug addicted parents grew by 30 percent in 2015.

- RTV 6, ABC
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Nominate a Mentor for an Inspire Award
18th Annual Martin Luther King Community Festival
The Year After: Real Talk about College and Life Readiness!
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington Job Postings
2016 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning
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January 8, 2016
Nominate a Mentor for an Inspire Award
Presented by College Mentors for Kids

Do you have a mentor to thank for your success? Most of us wouldn't be where we are in our careers without someone who took time: to invest in us, to listen, to give advice, and to believe in us. Recognize your mentor or someone else who mentors others by nominating them for an Inspire Award at www.collegementors.org/nominate by January 31, 2016.  
The Mentors of the Year in 7 categories will be recognized at the Inspire Awards luncheon on February 25, 2016. John Thompson will also be recognized as the Lifetime Achievement Award in Mentoring honoree.  The Inspire Awards benefit College Mentors for Kids.

Janet Wakefield and Tom Plake
18th Annual Martin Luther King Community Festival
Saturday, January 16th 11 AM - 3 PM
Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis

Peace Learning Center invites you to our 18th Annual MLK Community Festival on Saturday, January 16th from 11 am to 3 pm at Christian Theological Seminary to celebrate Dr. King's life and legacy with social justice workshops, art, music, dancing, and a community fair featuring more than 30 local organizations. 
 
We also welcome new entertainers Zulu Nation who will have an entire area dedicated to deejaying, emceeing, break dancing, and graffiti art. Find the entire event agenda here.

Tim Nation, 2013 Journey Fellow
The Year After: Real Talk about College and Life Readiness! 
Presented by Curt Wells

An engaging, fun and educational half or full day workshop about survival in college and life the year after high school. The presentation is led by a human development enthusiast with 20+ years of youth development experience that also includes 5 years of experience working closely with and designing curriculum for first generation college freshman. 

Details can be found in the attached PDF and Curt can be reached at: curt.purpas.wells@gmail.com.

Curt Wells, 2005 Journey Fellow
Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington Job Postings

Bloomington, IN 

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington is hiring in 4 different positions.

For more information please view the attached postings. 

Neil Smith, 2015 Journey Fellow
2016 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning

April 11-12, Indiana Convention Center
Indianapolis, IN 

EARLY BIRD RATE $65 DEADLINE: January 15
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT PRESENTER RFP: January 20
 
Hosted by the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Afterschool Network.
 
The FIFTH Annual Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning brings together youth programs and community partners to connect, learn new ideas, access valuable resources, and transform learning beyond the school day for Indiana youth.
 
Featuring Keynote Speaker Marlin Jackson, former defensive back with the Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Championship team and founder of Fight for Life, an organization that supports underserved youth.
 
Join 750 participants to experience:
* More than 50 innovative workshops on leadership and best practices
* Special evening networking reception at the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center
* Spectacular exhibit hall
* Champion awards for outstanding programs
 

Sara Beanblossom, 2011 Journey Fellow
Adult and Child Center is hosting 3 Mental Health First Aid Trainings for Youth-Serving Adults
Greenwood, Indiana

This training, developed for people who regularly work with or support youth, is an introduction to "mental health literacy" - a basic understanding of what different mental illnesses and addictions are, how they can affect a person's daily life, and what helps individuals experiencing these challenges get well. Mental Health First Aid teaches about recovery and resiliency - the belief that individuals experiencing these challenges can and do get better, and use their strengths to stay well.
 
What: Mental Health First Aid
When: 3 opportunities - January 22, March 24, and April 15/ 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Where: Adult and Child Center - 107 S. State Rd. 135, Greenwood (behind Steak & Shake/Arby's)
Cost: $50 (includes 8-hour training and workbook)
For more information, or to register, visit: http://adultandchild.org/events/

Julie Stewart, 2010 Journey Fellow
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
The Journey 
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