CCSSA-Collin County

09/29/2023

09/26/2023

A small group of women make and donate playing card holders for various groups. These make playing cards more comfortable for those with hand issues. Teachers of young children have also found them helpful in their classes.

We make these in a variety of fabrics for men, women and children. We will be glad to donate to any group that has a need. We have donated to several area senior centers as well as 55 plus communities, assisted living and memory care facilities and a few preschools. If the group is in the Allen/McKinney/Plano area, I would be glad to deliver. Otherwise, we'll work on details on an individual basis.

Please contact Carrie Brazeal via email at [email protected] for more information.

08/09/2023

Thanks to our wonderful speaker from Collin County Substance Abuse today!

Stay tuned for next month with some Medicaid information from Texas STAR programs and Texas Health Steps

07/07/2023

Plano PD is hosting their second Mental Health Resource Awareness Program (M-RAP) on July 27th at Harrington Library. This seminar will have a focus on youth, and the intended audience is folks who care for or work with children and teens!

11/02/2022

The Children's Health emergency rooms in Dallas and Plano have had unusually high numbers of patients arriving since children began going back to school a few months ago. This means wait times for some patients and limiting visitors to one adult per patient in the waiting room, to avoid overcrowding.

Families can consider alternatives to the ER if life-saving care is not needed:

- We have several Children's Health℠ PM Urgent Care locations open 365 days a year to treat common non-life-threatening conditions.

- Virtual Visit: Brought to families by Children's Health℠ Virtual Care, this option uses video technology virtually anywhere to address flu, sinusitis, ear-nose-and-throat infections, and more.
Families can consider alternatives to the ER if life-saving care is not needed:

Please reshare the post below and visit the website link for more information on when to take a child to the emergency department versus urgent care. https://bit.ly/3Rd8ZMN

With children being exposed to respiratory viruses and other illnesses, we're experiencing higher than normal wait times in our Emergency Rooms. Based on the symptoms your child is experiencing, know when to come to our ER or when to find an urgent care location near you: https://bit.ly/3Rd8ZMN

05/03/2022

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: May 11, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Frances Espinoza from North Texas Fair Housing will be covering Tenant's Rights and Evictions!

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElcuiuqDgpEt1vhcN4t6tu3s7OvoMQLxJ2

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CCSSA Monthly Meeting 5/11/22 @11:30AM. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

03/09/2022

Thank you to our presenters for providing such wonderful information today regarding The Fundamentals of Fundraising.

Here are a few mentioned donor software tracking packages mentioned today.

Bloomerang.co
NetworkforGood.com
Salsalabs.com
Lessannoyingcrm.com
Networkforgood.com

02/07/2022

You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Feb 9, 2022 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpf-murz8rGNdqzSYqOGDUhkNrBZKkeQZ-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CCSSA Monthly meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

01/26/2022

Safe Kids Greater Dallas and Children's will be hosting child safety presentation classes on February 11th via Facebook Live. Please mark your calendars and feel free to share with others in your network.

01/18/2022

The Biden Administration is making four free tests available to each American household. They can be ordered through www.Covidtests.gov. There will also not be any shipping costs related to the COVID-19 tests.

The website went live a day early and can be ordered right now.

Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests are completely free. Orders will usually ship in 7-12 days.

11/15/2021

Children's Health invites you to participate in a discussion with local community leaders as we explore the intersection between mental health and the juvenile justice system. This event is free and open to the public. Please share with others who may benefit from this discussion.

Register for the webinar via the link: bit.ly/3wRoaSy

11/11/2021

Hello CCSSA members, this is Corina Sadler. I've been running this page for the last 4 years and want to thank everyone for their support, questions and clicks. After completing 3 years as Treasurer and one managing this page I am officially rolling off CCSSA leadership. Misty will be supporting this page along with CCSSA board members so keep following and attending the monthly meetings. I've enjoyed getting to know many of you through my board service and look forward to seeing you in the community!
-Corina

11/04/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CCHC November Monthly meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

11/02/2021

Come learn how non-profits can engage with the City of Dallas. Learn how to do business with the City as well as upcoming opportunities.

10/28/2021

Pandemic-Related Scam Alert!
There’s a fake IRS email that is popping in people’s emails that says that you can get a third Economic Impact Payment (EIP) if you click a link that lets you “access the form for your additional information” and “get help” with the application. But the link is a trick. If you click it, a scammer might steal your money and your personal information to commit identity theft.
Know that the government will never call, text, email, or contact you on social media saying you owe money, or to offer help getting a third Economic Impact Payment (EIP). And say no to anyone who contacts you, claiming to be from a government agency and asking for personal or financial information, or for payment in cash, gift cards, wire transfers, or cryptocurrency.
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2021/10/scammers-are-sending-fake-irs-emails-about-economic-impact-payments?utm_source=govdelivery

10/26/2021

We are a Director of Statewide Initiatives! This individual will lead OneStar’s statewide networks & partnerships and oversee our Nonprofit Strong, Disaster Resilience, and Volunteer Texas program areas. Check out the position description, and please share this opportunity with your networks. Learn more & apply now at http://ow.ly/UEti50Gys4J

10/26/2021

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10/24/2021

10/22/2021

Congratulations Collin County Homeless Coalition!!!!

Honored to have won the Volunteer Group of the Year Award at the Volunteer McKinney Spirit of McKinney awards tonight!!! We are so proud of our members and volunteers for your love and leadership - this is truly your accomplishment!!!

10/21/2021

The Collin County Mental Health Symposium is coming up! The agenda outlines so many community intercepts to target and assists with the gaps and lack of resources that parents, medical professionals, law enforcement, first responders, educators, court officers, city leaders, business owners, local government personnel and so many more experience. The Symposium will assist in identifying resources, understanding services, and networking with others as we continue this journey together.
Mental Health and Intellectual Development Disabilities is an area that will touch your life, if not through lived experiences for yourself or a loved one, then by being an active community member.
If history tells us anything, it shows that people fear what they don’t understand and what they don’t know.
http://www.mhsymposium.com/index.html?fbclid=IwAR10_0-TIpXnIea9zsuTKgD3zokHM8NQNvQ85m8HOl2E5iOYOMfUmqHBrnQ

Website for Collin County Mental Health Symposium

10/21/2021

Beyond ABC: Assessing the Well-Being of Children in North Texas

This year's virtual Beyond ABC symposium will share the latest findings from the biennial Children’s Health℠ Beyond ABC report. Hear from leaders in the community about the growing mental health concerns impacting children and teens amid the pandemic in North Texas.

We hope you can join us for this meaningful conversation to positively change the trajectory of future generations.

Wednesday, Nov. 10 | 9 to 10 a.m. CDT
Virtual webinar (Register via the Eventbrite link)

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10/18/2021

You are cordially invited to the 2021 Collin County Summit on Homelessness and Sustainability.

“Creating Home”
Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2021HomelessSummit

Wednesday, November 17
8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Collin College Plano Campus
Conference Center
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano

The event is free and open to the Community and Leaders.
Registration is open on a first come first serve basis.

10/15/2021

The Community Resource Fair is TOMORROW!! From 9am - 1pm at the Sam Johnson Rec Center located at 401 W. 16th St., Plano, TX 75075. Free to attend and Bringing over 60 companies together that provide services to 50+ adults and caregivers that facilitate graceful aging.

Please join us not only for the wide variety of vendors and services - but for door prizes, phone app help, trial fitness classes and even get a COVID booster shot. You'll also get a free directory of all the vendors and services that were at the fair.

Here is the roster of events and speakers:

Keynote Speakers:

9:30 - 11:00 am
The ABCD’s of Medicare
Robin Cruson of Cruson Insurance Solutions

11:30am - 1:00pm
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Diagnosis & Solutions Medicare Basics –
Featuring Kathy Shockley, MA, LNHA, Director of Programs with
and Services of The Alzheimer’s Association Dallas & NE Texas
And Dr. Eimerbrink from the Kerwin Medical Center

Breakout sessions:

9:15 - 10:00 and 10:30 - 11:15am
Planning For the Future with Confidence featuring Lori Leu, of the Leu and Peirce Law Firm

11:30am - 12:15pm
Caregiving Without Regret—A Hindsight View from our own Nora Gravois, LMSW-IPR, counselor with Wellness Center for Older Adults

9:15 - 10:00am
The Value of Life Stories from our own Nora Gravois,
LMSW-IPR, counselor with Wellness Center for Older Adults

10:30 -11:15am
Technological Advances in Rehabilitation featuring Donna Richardson, Physical Therapist

11:30am - 12:15pm
Healthcare Q&A Panel including reps from Home Instead Senior Care, Dispatch Health, Amedisys Hospice and Brightstar Home care

9:15 - 10:00am
Ed Sanders of EDSAIDD will be helping to download the Medical ID app and show you how it works.

11:00-11:30am
Chairobics with Suzy Checki

11:45am - 12:15pm
Yoga with Suzy Checki

10/12/2021

A Vital Meeting Ground

10/08/2021

Early Bird Registration for the Volunteer Management Certificate Ending Soon! Register today - Early Bird rates go away after October 12!
Volunteer Management Certificate Program: https://sforce.co/3mc0i6Y

10/06/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: My Meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/06/2021

Below is a list of our registered member agencies of the Collin County Homeless Coalition.  Want to become a member? Click the button below to complete the application, then email it to [email protected].

09/29/2021

This certificate series begins with examining the basics employment principles of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA/ADAAA). The series will provide an in-depth study of the ADA statute employment provisions and an extensive analysis of the interactive process. The series will also explore COV...

09/26/2021

Plano 911 has a wonderful and completely underutilized program called CARE. This program is for Plano citizens that for whatever reason would like a daily phone call to make sure they are okay. If you are on short or long-term rehabilitation or a senior citizen living alone, this may be a great fit for you.
https://www.plano.gov/220/CARE-Program

09/22/2021

The Bush Institute is hiring
Manager, Leadership Programs to support Presidential Leadership Scholars
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Rooted in the guiding principles of President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush, the George W. Bush Presidential Center engages communities in the United States and around the world by cultivating leaders and advancing policies to solve today’s most pressing challenges. The Bush Center is home to...

09/20/2021

Habitat for Humanity of Collin County is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and homelessness worldwide and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of […]

09/18/2021

The annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair is next Friday, Sept. 24 at the Senior Recreation Center. Stop by between 8 am-12 pm to meet healthcare providers and receive free health screenings.

The Mobile Food Pantry will also be on-site distributing fresh produce.

09/09/2021

There is still time to be a vendor at the Senior Health and Wellness Fair on Friday, Sept. 24! Businesses that provide health and medical services to adults 50 and over are eligible to be a vendor. For more information, call the Senior Recreation Center at 972-547-7491.

09/09/2021

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09/09/2021

09/08/2021

Jim Riley Outreach is hiring! We are looking to fill the Residential Manager position at His House (our home for young men). See details and the application here: https://forms.gle/9uyjkagPdCVdLhM99

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