Allegany Insider
May 2016
Our New Logo Unveiled

Allegany Franciscan Ministries has a new logo! It is a bolder, vibrant and more modern look that continues to reflect our Franciscan roots. The logo's elements hold special meaning to us and we would like to describe the significance to you.

Tau - The center and focal point of the logo, is the Greek letter "Tau". The Tau is also known as an Old Testament sign of the cross. St. Francis had a strong connection with the Tau and used it in his writings and in his signature. Consequently, many followers of St. Francis have adopted the Tau as their symbol. Like most Franciscan followers, our founding congregation, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, uses a Tau in their logo. Following in their tradition and because we are also rooted in Franciscan values, we have chosen to adopt the Tau as well. 

Shape - The oval/circle shape represents connectedness and inclusion. The "arms" of the Tau reach out beyond the inner oval/circle demonstrating bold pushing of barriers as well as our desire to reach out and serve the community, especially those who have been marginalized. Surrounding the Tau and within the oval, there are three light green spaces. These represent the Holy Trinity, the three regions where Allegany Franciscan Ministries serves, and our parent company, Trinity Health.

Color - The new colors are bold, crisp and energetic. Blue is often associated with health which is a focus our work and both blue and green represent the environment which was very important to St. Francis. The lighter shade of green matches Trinity Health's logo green.

If you currently use our logo on your website to demonstrate our support of your program or our partnership, please update it with our refreshing new logo. Reach out to Kathie Hardy at khardy@afmfl.org; she will provide you with a high resolution file. Future requests to use our logo in print or web should go to Kathie as well.

We're excited to hear what you think about our new logo; email Lise Landry Alives at llandryalives@afmfl.org. Thanks!
  
Common Good Initiative Updates

Since January, Councils for The Common Good have been formed in each of the three common good communities and are meeting regularly to to review community driven priorities and to develop specific strategies.  In April, members from each Council met in Miami to hear from Purpose Built Communities and learn more about successful community revitalization efforts.  The Council members used this opportunity to get to know one another and learn about each other's communities as well.  Click on the links below to learn more about the role and membership of the Council, recent investments and overall updates on our progress. 
2.1 Million in Grants Approved
To Date in 2016

Since January 2016, 61 grants totaling $2,162,200 have been awarded through our ACOR, All Region, Major, Tau and St. Clare grant programs.  Projects focus on healthcare, nutrition, capacity building, basic needs and advocacy.

Click here to see the list of grants approved. 
Grant Committees Formed

Palm Beach Grants Committee
Allegany Franciscan Ministries has been blessed with dedicated, knowledgeable volunteers who support our mission and vision. We recently transitioned from Regional Commissions, who worked closely with our staff team to recommend all regional grant funding, to three Councils for the Common Good and four Grants Committees. The Grants Committee is an advisory group comprised of individuals who are residents and stakeholders of each region. The committee reviews grant requests and makes fair and informed funding recommendations which are presented to the Allegany Franciscan Ministries board of directors for action. Committee members may also attend site visits and help us improve our funding processes. Grants Committees meet regularly according to our grant funding cycles. The committees are supported by Program Officer Jessica Gonzalez and Director of Grants and Technology Erin Baird.
We are proud to introduce the members of each Grants Committee. Click on each link to learn more about each team of valued volunteers: Palm Beach, Martin & St. Lucie Counties, Miami-Dade and Tampa Bay, as well as our Allegany Community Out Reach (ACOR) Grant Committee.
Grant Program Updates

Our competitive grant programs have been active this spring with grant deadlines and committee meetings. We anticipate having information about our FY17 funding cycle to be available later this summer.

ACOR - In the spring cycle, we received 18 applications. The ACOR Grants Committee will meet in May to make recommendations which will be presented to the board in late June for funding decisions. 
 
Major - Major Grants decisions were recently announced for our Palm Beach and Tampa Bay regions.  Nine grants totaling $1,292,500 were awarded.  The review process continues for the Miami-Dade Region with grant awards to be announced in late June. 
  
Tau - A total of 83 Tau grant applications were received for the spring grant deadline. Applications are currently being reviewed and decisions will be announced in late June 2016.
Upcoming Events/Deadlines

May 14
Moving Forward Together: Uniting For A Healthier Miami-Dade Community Showcase and Health Fair presented by Florida Health Alliance and Social Justice Table - Miami More Information
 
May 19
Tampa Bay Healthcare Collaborative Panel Discussion - The Rising Costs of Prescription Medications - St. Petersburg Register
 
May 31
Catholic Volunteers in Florida volunteer application deadline for year-long service program starting in August www.cvif.org

June 13
Nonprofit Chamber of Palm Beach County Annual Conference More Information
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