Our weekly check-in meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting compassionate community response to our most vulnerable neighbors in this time of crisis. Meetings are held online every Thursday from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Email LeDayne Polaski for Zoom access code. In addition, if you would like to receive notification when these minutes are posted, please subscribe to our newsletter.
In this Issue:
Click Here to Access 10/15/20 View Zoom Recording: Passcode: B357.JS8
Important Dates:
February:
2/4, 5:30pm: Atrium Health Vaccine Hesitancy Town Hall.
2/10, 3-4 pm: East Charlotte Leaders Meeting
2/18, 12:30: Food for Thought: "Using Story to Shape Community" with Greg Jarrell and Hannah Hasan. Registration will be open soon.
Opening Prayer
Chosen by Florence Bryan. A contemplation from the 14th century mystic, St Theresa of Avila.
I used to be tormented by this turmoil of thoughts… I (didn’t) understand why, if the mind is one of the faculties of the soul, it is sometimes so restless. Thoughts fly around so fast that only God can anchor them, and when he does, we feel almost as if we were disconnected from the body.
It was driving me crazy to see the faculties of my soul calmly absorbed in remembrance of God while my thoughts, on the other hand, were wildly agitated…
Can we stop the stars from hurtling across the heavens? No. We cannot stop the mind, either. Off it goes, and then we send all the faculties after it. We end up blaming ourselves for wasting precious time in the presence of God.
But it could be that the soul is fully present with him in the innermost chamber while the mind stays on the periphery of the palace, grappling with a thousand wild and dangerous creatures and gaining real merit from this kind of struggle.
- Theresa of Avila, from The Interior Castle -
So I pray for all of us that our God, the true source of love and grace, to help us in our struggle to remember the words of Psalm 62: Let all that I am, wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him. In the days ahead, may we quiet our anxious minds and trust in God’s pace. Amen
Remembrances:
It is with sadness that we acknowledge the passing of two great community leaders this week. It is with joy that we celebrate all that they contributed and their commitment to their community:
Angie Forde: of you will know Angie from her years of action for ALL people in our community. Others of you will have met her recently on our East Charlotte Leader Calls where she frequently called herself a "troublemaker at large," focused, in particular of late, on the issue of affordable housing. Angie was a bright light -- a deeply passionate, fully committed woman with a lovely smile and a wonderful laugh. She would let you know with directness when she disagreed with you and would just as readily step up with a word of encouragement or a helping hand. Not needing to be in the limelight (though she'd do that when needed), Angie was willing to take on tedious tasks -- she spent hours when I first started at MeckMIN helping us clean out and organize years’ worth of paper files. She was a great gift to our community and will be deeply missed.
Barney Offerman : Barney was an ever present force in organizing Charlotte around principles of equity, fair housing and compassion. To learn more about him, visit his online obituary.
1. MeckMIN Updates
Open Tables brings congregations together! Last week Covenant Presbyterian and the Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte met for a wonderful conversation. We are looking for additional committee members for Open Tables to help us make more connections.
Open Tables : Dinner and dialogue sessions hosted by local congregations. Through fellowship and food, Open Tables aims to build substantive relationships among our diverse congregations based on our shared humanity, reaching beyond the divides of tribalism. MeckMIN will connect congregations willing to host with congregations of other faiths and/or racial/ethnic make-ups willing to attend. Learn more, visit our website.
Comparative Religion Series: We live in a world where loved ones suffer, where kids struggle, where pandemics come, where hate spreads, where political differences divide, and where not everyone can move to higher ground when life’s storms come. Religious traditions must reckon with the reality of this world. We invite you to learn about how Charlotte’s Multi-Faith Communities understand individual and communal healing. The interactive evenings will include rich discussions from a diverse group of faith leaders with opportunities for Q&A. Presented by Temple Beth El and MeckMIN.
REGISTER HERE! Tuesdays at 7:00pm:
February 2 - Healing of the Body
February 9 - Healing of the Soul more weeks to go. See Calendar above for dates. These take place on Tuesday evenings.
The East Charlotte Leaders meeting is open to anyone interested in supporting compassionate community response to our most vulnerable neighbors in this time of crisis. Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 3:00pm-4:00pm.
MeckMIN offers monthly Food for Thought presentations as a way to gather persons from different faith groups and ethnicities, to break bread together, and to share in relevant issues of common concern. Join a presentation and discussion about a wide range of issues that affect our community.
February 18 "Using Story to Shape Community"Helms & Greg Jarrell and Hannah Hasan featured. Save the date –registration will be available soon.
Click Here to view valuable resources featured from past Food for Thought presentations!
Telling Charlotte's Interfaith Story: Helping people recognize the value of religious pluralism for the Charlotte community is the aim of the JCSU Bridge Builders project. Their team has produced a series of short documentary videos that capture how diverse religious communities are responding to the pandemic--often through virtual efforts. Watch for the release of films highlighting MeckMIN's efforts to mobilize our diverse faith communities to meet critical needs during the pandemic.
FREE Organ and Pews!
Harry and Bryant funeral home is going out of business and offering their organ and pews for FREE. Contact LeDayne if you are interested.
Call for 2021 Community Leader Award Nominations! Deadline to submit is Thursday, Feb 4. The breakfast is scheduled for April 7th (after Easter and before Ramadan)
Visit the Annual Community Awards Breakfast page on the MeckMIN website to find nomination forms. You can also find a list of former awardees on this page.
Support ranges from $250 to $5000.
An Artist's Day of Healing on Feb 6, Led by artists and creative professionals from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg area
REGISTER HERE for a day of FREE healing-centered workshops, live performances and a virtual vigil led by artists and creative professionals from the Charlotte area. A space for our collective losses from COVID and in the community. Presented by Epoch Tribe & the Arts & Science Council. On February 6, artists from the Charlotte area will host virtual arts-based healing centered workshops throughout the day that are free and open to the public. People can sign up to attend one or more workshops. You choose.
That evening, at 7 PM, there will be a virtual vigil that will hold space for the tremendous loss that we have felt due to Covid-19 with spoken word, music, and song, and storytelling from Charlotte-based artists. Many are suffering silently in our community. Please help spread the word. This is open to anyone who can log on. Contact Hannah Hasan for more information.
2.Nonprofit Updates & Volunteer Needs
Greater Charlotte RISE, Elaine Jahn, elainejahn@gmail.com
Greater Charlotte Rise has been working with the unsheltered community, particularly tent city.
In February we ask for your participation in our month-long campaign--writing letters, emails, and/or tweets to our government leaders every single day for the entire month of February. The preferred method of communication doesn’t matter as long as members of our local government hear from you in some form all 28 days in February.
During this time, Greater Charlotte Rise will provide updates and reminders. Please ask your friends, family, colleagues, partners, and clients to write letters, too. If you have social media accounts, please reach out to elected officials on the city, county levels and do it every day. There is a template available if that would make this easier. Please reach out to those you know in your circles and invite them to do the same. If you have content creators – young people who are on tiktok etc. they are amazing activists. Please connect us with them. Jolin said she will connect with Clergy for Justice.
North Carolina House of Representatives:
Board of Mecklenburg County Commissioners:
susan.harden@mecklenburgcountync.gov, Vilma.Leake@mecklenburgcountync.gov, George.Dunlap@mecklenburgcountync.gov, pat.cotham@mecklenburgcountync.gov, elaine.powell@mecklenburgcountync.gov, Mark.Jerrell@mecklenburgcountync.gov, ella.scarborough@mecklenburgcountync.gov, Susan.Rodriguez-McDowell@mecklenburgcountync.gov, trevor.fuller@mecklenburgcountync.gov, clerk@mecknc.gov, William.Carroll@mecklenburgcountync.gov , Dena.Diorio@mecklenburgcountync.gov, Anthony.Trotman@mecklenburgcountync.gov, Stacy.Lowry@mecklenburgcountync.gov
Charlotte City Council:
mayor@charlottenc.gov, julie.eiselt@charlottenc.gov, Braxton.Winston@charlottenc.gov, dimple.ajmera@charlottenc.gov, Larken.Egleston@charlottenc.gov, Malcolm.Graham@ci.charlotte.nc.us, Victoria.watlington@charlottenc.gov,Renee.Johnson@charlottenc.gov, Matt.Newton@charlottenc.gov, Tariq.Bokhari@charlottenc.gov, edriggs@charlottenc.gov
Suggested Handles Please add more in the comments:
@MeckCounty @Cltgov @Cltmayor @NC_Governor @joebrunowsoc9 @CharlotteTalks @PatCothamMeck thank @1perfectpeace @vote4Dunlap @LexisTV @cltecon
@RISETogetherPT @RISETogether_NC @StrongerNc @IndivisibleGCo @WeCanRISENC @chutry @EveryVoiceNC @FLIP_NC @arobotti @Triad_NOW @ncnow1
@NCDemParty @WeCanRISENC @JeffJacksonNC @CunninghamNCRep @LeilaniMunter @PowerUpNC @SAFEcoalitionNC @BPCCharlotte @GenNation @ECMcLaughlin @MeckCounty @Cltgov @lawanamayfield @BraxtonWinston @1perfectpeace @LexisTV @cltecon @DimpleAjmera @ViLyles @OnTheFrogSide @hipolitix @SBHarden @susanrodmcd @TrevorMFuller @EllaScarboroug1 @LauraBdigital
Faith leaders are requested to create short videos supporting this campaign. The goal is to have two such videos per day to share so if you want to participate, record your video and submit it to Charlotte Leader wecanrise.nc@gmail.com.
Coalition for Cultural Compassion , Becky Schisler, culturalcompassion@gmail.com
CCC runs a number of programs to connect people across cultures and ease poverty. Recently they opened a free closet where clients can go online and fill out form with needs and then arrange for pick up or delivery of clothes and/or furniture. It is run off donations from the community. They have been able to help @200 families since last May.
Right now they need volunteers to help deliver and move furniture as well as storage space for clothing and furniture. Ideally the space would be large, in the realm of 15x20 or 20x20, for clothing, indoors and easily accessible. They receive clothing donations almost every day and average about 30 family requests for clothing per month (usually 4-5 people per family). The inventory is in constant flux as new items come in to be sorted into the correct bins and as orders are filled for delivery.
For furniture, again, an easily accessible large space like a garage, or two or more smaller spaces, would be wonderful. Our largest items tend to be sofas, mattresses, and dining tables. We also store smaller furniture and household items.
A space near Concord, where Becky lives, would be ideal but deliveries are in Charlotte mostly so a space anywhere in town would work as well.
The most immediate needs for donations are:
Bedside tables (9 needed)
Dressers (6 needed) on the smaller side is best
Living room end tables (5 needed)
TV tables for larger TVs (4 needed)
TVs (not the old style)
Microwaves (2 needed)
Toaster/ toaster oven (2 needed)
Queen box spring (1 needed)
Laptop computers (2 needed for work at home)
Diapers of all sizes 2,3,4,5 (constant need)
If you are able to provide any of these goods, please contact Lori Walker, furniture coordinator, 704-490-2023. (Texting is best or a phone call- emails get lost)
Beds for Kids , Jordan Tolman, Logistics Director, jtolman@bedsforkids.org. Kevin Warren-Outreach Coordinator, kwarren@bedsforkids.org, 2519 South Tryon St. Charlotte 28203
Beds for Kids has been around since 2011. Their main focus is to provide beds for children but they also provide them to the adults in the home. Delivered around 14,000 altogether since they began and last year alone they delivered over 2000 beds. They work with referral agencies like Pineville Neighbors. One of the main components is that when provide bed we also try to provide sheets, pillows, etc. We struggled to raise funds last year.
Request is if you know of anyone with new sheets etc, they could use them. They need sets primarily for twin beds though also some toddler beds. They are located at 2519 S Tryon on Remount. M-F 8:30 -4 pm and select Saturdays.
You can drop off sheet sets there during business hours. Check in with Jordan before coming to ensure that someone will be there and not out delivering beds.
Mis Amigos Project (MAP) Marsha Kelly, marshakelly2003@yahoo.com
We have pivoted to a rapid response group due to needs created or worsened by Covid. We have provided food referrals and we have about 450 clients.
Our name is changing to the Mis Amigos Project and we are more broadly trying to connect those in the Latinx community with resources.
Becky has been enormously helpful. They have connected with the A Tu Lado movement which is a group that connects faith communities to accompany local asylum seekers as they go through the process of applying for asylum. There are about 60 asylum seekers on their list who would like to be connected to a faith community. This is a longer-term commitment, not as in-depth as Refugee Support Services but a plan to accompany asylum seekers through the process.
We are still collecting and delivering diapers. As people ask, diapers will be delivered to families in need.
Christ Episcopal Church made a very generous gift to help continue the diaper distribution. To help, reach out to Marsha Kelly, marshakelly2003@yahoo.com or join the Facebook group (use Marsha’s name to get approval.)
Refurbished Computers Waiting for Good Home, Todd Peterson, todd.k.peterson@gmail.com, 704-340-7996
Mr. Peterson is not an organization. He works on his own to refurbish old computers and tablets to give away.700 refurbished computers and laptops were given away last year. They all come with cameras, zoom, etc.
Mr. Peterson needs help getting refurbished computers into the hands of those who need them. He has hundreds ready to go. He also has laserjet printers available. In addition, he would welcome financial donations to pay for power cords and parts. Donations can be made at www.makerspacecharlotte.org/donate. Makerspace is contributing all donations to him at this time.
He cannot really use a desktop donation because folks don’t want them with the exception of occasional organizations. In addition, Mr. Peterson offers beginner to advanced computer training for FREE. Classes have been held for seniors on zoom for the Harris YMCA and elsewhere.
ActionNC/TORC ,Jessica Moreno, Jessica@actionnc.org. 980.339.9139
CALLING ALL FAITH LEADERS!
We are calling on faith leaders to sign onto a letter (embedded link and attached) that will be sent to President Joe Biden, Majority Leader Senator Chuck Schumer, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to take bold steps to protect our communities from evictions and rent debt during COVID-19, and to guarantee our communities have a Home to Thrive for years after the pandemic.
We are asking that they pass H.R. 6515, The Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act (H.R. 6515) sponsored by Representative Ilhan Omar. We'd like to be able to get enough sign-ons to release on Sunday. Can folks share with their networks and try to finalize sign-ons by COB Friday?
International House on Central Ave is hosting a food drive on Feb 6th from 11-1.
Souper Bowl of Caring Canned Food Drive- Feb 7, 2021
The Souper Bowl of Caring is a yearly nationwide drive to collect canned goods and monetary donations to fight hunger.
St. Peter Catholic Church will be participating on Feb. 7th and you can donate items or money at 507 S. Tryon. This effort will directly benefit Roof Above’s Soup Kitchen, where over 100,000 lunches were served last year.
Roof Above is home to the only soup kitchen in Charlotte that is open every day of the year, serving everyone – no questions asked. Your support goes a long way. Every $1 raised provides the food for three lunches. The St. Peter Pre-Confirmation class thanks you for your support. The best times to drop by are likely 10 am and 12:30 after the masses have ended. Drive up will be available and there is no need to park or leave your car.
All February volunteer opportunities are listed now on the website. Scouts are collecting food the week of Super Bowl so keep your eyes open for that opportunity to donate.
Wedgewood hosts a food pantry on Wednesday nights from 5:30 -7:30 at 3520 DeWitt Lane, the HeartsBeatAsOne campus.
They continue to need help restocking the pantry after the Christmas rush. They are open to all donations but diapers are most desirable.
The food pantry is drive-through, no contact with food placed directly in the trunk. There is no paperwork or sign up required. If you show up, you get food.
Charlotte (ALP) builds strong foundations in literacy and reading. More than ever, we need tutors to teach foundational reading skills to students in 1st and 2nd grades using a multisensory, explicit, and systematic method. We offer intensive tutor training on how to work with a student and customize a lesson plan to a student's specific needs. We offer our community of tutors ongoing education in the form of workshops and relevant monthly presentations. ALP tutors and students typically form bonds that build literacy skills & facilitate confidence that carries over to the students' performance in other subjects. Upcoming trainings are posted on the website.
Smart Start of Mecklenburg County (SSMC) envisions all children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg entering kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed.
SSMC currently has funds available for local, community-based nonprofits and government agencies and is inviting the community to submit applications for funding for fiscal year 2021-22.
Applications must address one of the following goal areas in SSMC’s strategic plan:
Children are healthy and developmentally ready for kindergarten success.
Children have access to high quality, nurturing early learning environments.
Families of young children provide supportive home environments and live in safe and supportive communities.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library is in the process of developing a Facilities Master Plan that will guide the Library over the next 10-15 years. Part of that process is getting feedback from the community regarding what is most important to you regarding Library locations.
We’d appreciate your thoughts and opinions on topics such as:
Does your neighborhood need a Library?
Is your current Library branch serving your needs?
What is the biggest gap in how your Library branch is serving your needs?
How do the Library buildings themselves support your community needs?
What opportunities exist for the Library to better serve Mecklenburg county residents?
Sessions are 60-90 minutes in length and held via Zoom. The information shared will be visual so it will be best to have access to a computer, but the audio portion of the meeting may be accessed using a computer or a phone.
Registrations are required, so sign up to participate in one session - use the links below. Each session is limited to 80 participants. All sessions will be offered in English and Spanish.
February 10, 2021 9:30-11 a.m. Click here to register
February 10, 2021 6:30-8 p.m. Click here to register
February 11, 2021 Noon-1:30 p.m. Click here to register
February 11, 2021 4:30-6 p.m. Click here to register
February 17, 2021 4:30-6 p.m. Click here to register
We also encourage you to participate in a short online survey - click for English here or Spanish here.
Mecklenburg County will meet on Feb 2nd to discuss non-discrimination protections including country of origin, sexuality, medical status, and more. Please reach out in advance of Feb 2nd to share your support for this work.
EqualityNC has prepared a fact sheet: https://ncisready.org/facts. In addition, they have created a letter with links and action items that can be easily shared with your networks. If you are interested, please share it and reach out to your county commissioners.
Regional Housing Partnership can help with food, toiletries, rent, and utilities due to Covid difficulties through the Carolina Cares partnership. Reach out to her if you need assistance.
Vote Riders, Pam Pearson, Pam@voteriders.org ,704-641-4845
VoteRiders works to help area citizens get ID and other necessary documents (SS cards, birth certificates) - all our services are free.
Request For Proposals : The City of Charlotte aims to improve neighborhood quality of life through a community engagement strategy that ensures children are safe, succeeding in school, and supported by their community. To help achieve this goal, the Out of School Time program provides funding to organizations that deliver quality out-of-school services to children and youth in high-need families. Through a competitive proposal process, funds are awarded for 2-years to eligible out of school time providers.
Request for Proposal: The FY20-21 out of school time providers have already been selected. The City of Charlotte will publish its next Request For Proposal in the fall of 2020. This is an opportunity to apply for funding of up to $200,000 per organization.
Organization Qualifications for Funding: The Organization shall have the following minimum qualifications to participate in the Proposal process:
Be one of the following organization types:
Local Education Agency (LEA);
Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Organization; or
Faith Based Organization
Have a history of providing continuous similar out of school time services for a minimum of three (3) years, with at least one (1) of those years being in Charlotte, North Carolina;
Be licensed and registered to do business in North Carolina;
Have the ability to serve a minimum of fifty (50) Students for either a school-year or year-round program, though Organizations are not required to request funding for all Students;
Administer a school-year or year-round out of school time program. Funded Organizations are required to run a program in which each youth served is required to attend five (5) days per week, at a minimum of three (3) hours per day on each day that Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) is in operation with or without a summer program in which each youth served is required to attend five (5) days per week, at a minimum of six (6) hours per day for at least six (6) weeks during the CMS summer break. Programs that provide summer-only services are ineligible;
Maintain a maximum ratio of one (1) adult to twenty (20) Students;
Provide City-funded Services to Students at no or nominal cost. Organizations may choose to charge fees for those Services not funded by the City; and
Have the following educational qualification for its staff:
Program Director will have a minimum of relevant two-year degree, and at least one (1) year supervisory experience providing services to pre-K, elementary, middle school, or high school youth;
Lead teachers must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, have a high school diploma, and have a North Carolina early childhood administration credential, at a minimum;
Lead teachers must have or be enrolled in three (3) semester hours in early childhood education and/or child development;
One staff member who is knowledgeable of and able to recognize symptoms of illness; andStaff members who have completed a basic first aid course must be present at all times when children are present. First aid training shall be renewed on or before the expiration date of the certification or every three (3) years, whichever occurs first.
Corridors of Opportunity includes funding to implement public space and placemaking projects along the Beatties Ford Road corridor from Highway 16 to I-85. Provide your input to the City of Charlotte to ensure that this work is done equitably and represent the goals of the entire community.
Please complete this survey to frame the goals and outcomes of the Public Space and Placemaking Master Plan.
This plan will also provide a framework for future investment and project funding. In addition to taking the survey, please join us for a community virtual workshop on Saturday, February 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. In completing the survey, you will be assigned a segment of the corridor and can register for this virtual workshop.
Free Zone Home Care is a Home health agency run by Israel, a pastor on the call. If you need caregivers, or you know who is looking, we provide care to individuals and organizations like nursing home or rehabilitation center. If you think it’s helpful information to others you can share the information. Contact 610-457-1366
3. Job Opportunties
BPFNA : BPFNA is seeking a part-time Database and Office Manager. Jolin will contact LeDayne with a lead. If anyone else has a lead or is interested, please contact ledayne@meckmin.org
Urban Promise, Jimmy McQuilkin, Executive Director, jimmy@urbanpromisecharlotte.org, (301) 325-9471
Urban Promise is searching for excellent candidates for several important job openings as they expand to a fourth neighborhood site later this year and grow our middle school programs at our existing South Boulevard and East Charlotte sites.
As someone who knows our mission and organization well, you have unique insight into who might be a good fit for our team. Would you be willing to help us by reviewing the job descriptions below and sharing them with anyone you feel would be interested in and qualified for these positions?
Site Director (North Charlotte Site)
StreetLeader Director (South Boulevard Site & North Charlotte Site)
Middle School Coordinator (East Charlotte Site & West Charlotte Site)
Literacy Facilitator (this position is part-time; 10-12 Hours/Week)
Interested candidates should visit UrbanPromise Charlotte's website or watch this video to learn more about our work. Applications are due by March 5th and may be submitted according to the process outlined in the attached job descriptions. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to Jimmy McQuilkin, Executive Director, jimmy@urbanpromisecharlotte.org, (301) 325-9471
4. Covid Vaccine Resources
Becoming a Vaccine Host Site: The North Carolina Council of Churches through its program, Partners in Health and Wholeness, is exploring the possibility of coordinating a partnership that allows faith communities to be COVID-19 Vaccination Host Sites as vaccines continue to be made available. As vaccines continue to be made available, we hope to support its distribution in equitable ways. Let us know if your faith community would be able to participate
Ways to Support Vaccination Efforts:
The North Carolina Council of Churches program “Partners in Health and Wholeness” has other opportunities to support the fight against COVID -19.
Be trained as a Vaccine 101 presenter. Email Dr. Charlene Wong at if you are interested.
Share vaccine locations. NC DHHS COVID-19: Find your spot to take your shot. Review the toolkit for faith leaders. NC DHHS COVID-19: Faith Leaders
Novant Health: Getting the vaccine to vulnerable communities: Novant is expanding COVID-19 vaccine access to reach more vulnerable communities. Together with faith-based organizations, school systems and community partners, Novant Health has begun to operationalize its comprehensive plan to establish COVID-19 vaccine access points in North Carolina’s most vulnerable communities to reach historically marginalized populations: Black and Latino Americans.
Beginning Saturday, Jan. 23, Novant Health will begin hosting “pop-up” vaccination events at churches, school locations and Novant Health community access clinics in Winston-Salem and Charlotte to vaccinate individuals 65 and older. Additional plans are pending and are dependent on vaccination allocation from NCDHHS.
Vaccine Toolkits: Updated vaccine toolkits have been prepared in English and Spanish. You can find more information on the website and there are specialized videos available as well.
Become a Community Vaccine Champion: Let Novant know if you would be willing to do any of the following:
Commit to receiving the vaccine when it’s available to you
Share information with your community on vaccine efficacy and access, or
Potentially share your image in campaigns around vaccine support
Reliable Vaccine information : Translation of the FDA’s Fact Sheets for the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines are available in many languages: scroll down on each page to see the translations available.
Atrium Health presents "Vaccine Hesitancy: A Community Townhall Feb 4th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm: REGISTER HERE
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has had significant and disparate impacts on some communities of color and some may feel hesitant to be vaccinated.This First Responders Series event - Vaccine Hesitancy: A Community Townhall - will explore concerns about the vaccine, dispel mistruths and review the science. Atrium Health in collaboration with community partners, will have clinical and experiential experts to explore these issues and how we can move from hesitancy to action. Register and encourage others to register and join!
Prayer for Nonprofit Leaders
We have heard of so many with wounds and we hear from so many who work to mend those wounds. Know we are praying for you all. You are appreciated, cared for, and prayed for. May you feel that love and gratitude this week and we will see you next week.