Carolina’s | Tennessee Local Nonprofit News, Events and Chat for Thursday - May 26
The latest local Charlotte/Charleston/Nashville/Memphis area nonprofit news to help power your network, strengthen your organization and keep you involved with your professional peers, funders, competitors and cohorts!
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Early Bird, EdNC’s biweekly early learning newsletter, brings you news, research, and resources on our state’s youngest learners and those who support them. Sign up here. https://www.ednc.org/ccnewsletters/
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lite-memphis-spring-pitch-night-tickets-320969076147
Pitch Night is just a week away. Join us!
“In moments where the challenges and the politics of our country and world feel overwhelming, I re-center on my community here in Durham,” writes @maganindurham, executive director of @bullcityschools.
We are so excited to have the ever-popular South of Beale competing at Literatini! On June 11th, guests have the chance to sample amazing cocktails and crown a winner among our 10 local competitors!
Snag your tickets today!
Purchase here: https://literatini2022.eventbrite.com
Solid waste pickup will shift one day next week in recognition of Memorial Day. Thank you for helping the City keep collection on schedule!
The State Board of Community Colleges, presidents, and system staff say they're pleased with the governor's budget and will continue to work hard to push their legislative priorities across the finish line. https://www.ednc.org/organizational-assessment-bylaws-and-strategic-planning-among-topics-discussed-by-state-board-of-community-colleges/
Resources to Help Young Children Cope in the Aftermath of Violence https://buff.ly/3z2PvUL @NAEYC #mentalhealth #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness
We have heard from so many in regards to HB 755; Academic Transparency, the bill is moving quickly through the state legislature. The time to act is now, we are asking all students, parents, and educators be given the opportunity to share their thoughts and position on this bill.
Congratulations to #ACFloraHigh's Lacrosse Coach Krissy Ard and players Sarah Long and Grace Truluck! Ard was named 2022 Coach of the Year for S.C. and Long and Truluck received the Jackie Pitts and All-Academic awards from @USA_Lacrosse, respectively. #R1Strong @RichlandOne
Calling all the women summer interns to register for this event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/triangle-women-in-stem-2022-summer-intern-event-tickets-344839282577?aff=eand
Collards, kale, watermelons, and more: In @HalifaxRise, students plant, grow, and harvest fresh fruits and vegetables at the district's farm that are then incorporated into school meals. https://www.ednc.org/halifax-county-schools-farm/
Have you heard of the TUW Resource Connection Centers (RCC)? The RCCs help connect low to moderate income individuals and families to programs & resources available. Last year 3,064 clients received 7,430 financial stability services. http://tuw.org/tuw-resource-connection-centers. #LiveUNITED
Here's what's up at the Pink House!
6/2 - Young Survivors Night, 5:30PM
6/6 - Coffee with a Mentor, 10:00AM
6/7 - VIRTUAL - Understanding Lymphedema & Therapies, 5:30PM
See https://www.carolinabreastfriends.org/events/month/06/year/2022
#whatsupwednesday #breastcancer #breastcancerwarrior #lymphedema #lymphoedema
Hugs are amazing. Be a "Hug Volunteer" with Hugaroo by helping them remove tags, clean, and prep brand new stuffed animals to give to children suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Apply today and #VolunteerCLT. https://sharecharlotte.org/hug-volunteer
“Together we will build healing spaces that make us whole, starting with the heart of our community — our public schools,” writes @maganindurham.
https://www.ednc.org/perspective-a-letter-from-durham-about-grieving-and-healing-together/