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Strengthening Our Connections: The 15th Annual Indiana Systems of Care Conference
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May 13, 2016
Austin Summer Lunch Program
Austin, IN
This summer The Scott County Partnership, SCSD2 and the The Food and Nutrition Department from Scott County Hospital are partnering with the Department of Education, the USDA and Gleaners to provide healthy lunches to students while on summer break. Volunteers are needed to help serve lunches.

To volunteer for the Austin lunch sites or for more information please contact Ace Woodson at ace.woodson@scottcountypartnership.org or call him at 812-722-7708.

Jene Bridgewater,  2007 Executive Journey Fellow
Stepping Stones Seeking Public Ally
Bloomington, IN 

Stepping Stones is currently seeking an AmeriCorps Public Ally service volunteer. This service volunteer will be paid to assist Stepping Stones in both administrative and direct care duties that revolve around volunteer management and program development.  The full job description is attached.

Public Allies is a program within AmeriCorps that focuses on developing young leaders and will compensate you for the time dedicated to serving a nonprofit. 

This requires 4 days per week at Stepping Stones in Bloomington, and Fridays in Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Neighborhood Resource Center.  This is a full time position.  
Interested applicants must first apply to the Public Ally program, and then may designate Stepping Stones as a preferred site. 

Contact Alysia Fornal at afornal@steppingstones-inc.org with questions. 

Alysia Fornal, 2012 New Pro Journey Fellow
Childrens Bureau Job Posting - Director, Adoption
Indianapolis, IN 

As our successful Director of Adoption, you would provide program leadership and oversight to adoption staff in the Post Adoption Services, Adoption Counseling and Wendy's Wonderful Kids programs. A full job posting is attached.

Terry Lovejoy, 2016 Executive Journey Fellow
Strengthening Our Connections: The 15th Annual Indiana Systems of Care Conference
June 14, 2016
Indianapolis Marriot East

This annual conference includes audiences of providers, families and young adults. This year's conference includes breakouts and keynotes focused upon children's mental health, and also renewal and self-care. The Conference Planning Committee includes several current and past Journey Fellows so you know it will be good! Only $50 registration fee if registered by June 1. CEUs available. To learn more visit the registration page Indiana Systems of Care Conference 

Brenda Kondradi, 2016 Executive Journey Fellow
AmeriCorps Public Allies
Do you have a passion to make a difference and the desire to lead? Public Allies believes that everyone has leadership potential and assets to contribute towards making a difference in their community. We show young leaders how to turn their passions, experiences, and commitment to making a difference in their community into a viable career path. Each year we identify people of widely diverse backgrounds to join our 10-month apprenticeship program. More information on Public Allies program can be found in the attached document. 

Christen Peterson, 2015 New Pro Journey Fellow
Boots on the Ground
June 17th 9 am - 12 pm
Indianapolis, IN 

WHAT: The YMCA and The Four Corners Group are hosting a Boots on the Ground Think Tank session. The Think Tank session goal is to strategize, unify and equip our communities, churches and leaders for community transformation.
 
WHEN: Friday, June 17th 9 am - 12 pm
Saturday, June 18th 9:30 am - 12 pm
Light breakfast included
Participants can attend either day
 
WHERE: Avondale Meadows YMCA
3908 Meadows Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46208
 
COST: FREE
Register at:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boots-on-the-ground-think-tank-session-tickets
Meresa Creemore-Armor, 2016 Executive Journey Fellow
Sincerely,

 

Melinda Bowman
Chief Organizational Officer
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