Discussion on Immigration
Religion and Social Justice
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Mental Health Parity
Open Paw Volunteer Training
Darre Devils Fundraiser
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Illegal is not a noun: Stop the Hate
Our national immigration policy and system is broken and few if any steps are being taken to fix it. As a result, states, counties and even towns are taking things in their own hands and making regulations that impact undocumented workers. We won't be talking about what should be in a national immigration policy but how the lack of a federal policy and the implementation of state and county regulations intersect with values of the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice, compassion, and our interdependence with each other. I will be facilitating a discussion on Issues of immigration in North Carolina and local counties and towns.
Sunday, July 27
10:30 AM Service
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks
Kitty Hawk, NC
Religion & Social Justice
In case you haven't noticed, I have stayed away from Environmental Issues. It isn't that I don't think it isn't important. It is just that they are hot topics with may opinions on all sides and well represented in the regular press. I've also stayed away from faith-based iniatives in social justice. That has also been a conscious choice. I've preferred to draw attention to community-based nonprofits.
But now I've just 'advertised' up above a social justice discussion that will be taking place at a faith community. I could argue that I'm the discussion facilitator and I am also the editor of this enews. But that seems a bit hypocritical.
Faith based organizations have been engaged in social justice and community outreach for thousands of years. So have people without any faith or belief. Look at the civil rights movements. One might believe it was only faith based organizations taking the leadership. But further research shows that was not always the case. Secular atheists and agnostics also worked for and continue to work in anti-racism.
We are a small community here in lower Currituck and the Outer Banks. Common Good works is done by people of faith and by nonbelievers. Some are organized through faith communities; others are individual or group efforts.
My project CommonGood Enews is not federally funded. (Unless you consider my husband's retirement checks). I belong to a faith community as do many of you. So if your community would like to send me a press release on your social justice or community out reach work - do so. I'll include it as long as it is worded in a multi-faith, inclusive way.
Thanks,
Nancy
Mental Health Parity - House Bill 973 Goes Into Effect July 1, 2008
Who is covered under the new law? People in North Carolina with group health plans are included. Not included in this parity law are individual insurance policies, health plans for companies that "self insure" or companies that are covered under federal ERISA laws (generally large companies operating in more than one state), Medicare, Medicaid, or those in the State Health Plan. What is covered? North Carolina has financial parity for mental illnesses. Deductibles, coinsurance factors, co-payments, maximum out-of-pocket as well as annual and lifetime limits must be the same as for physical illnesses. Nine (9) diagnoses are covered at full parity with physical illness - bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, paranoid and other psychotic disorder, schizoaffective disorder, schizophrenia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), anorexia nervosa and bulimia. This means there can be no durational limits set in insurance/managed care plans for these nine diagnoses. Mental illness diagnoses not included in the nine (9) listed above may have different durational limits, but the minimum benefit required must provide for: Thirty (30) combined inpatient and outpatient days per year and thirty (30) office visits per year. When does this start? The new law went into effect on July 1, 2008. However the implementation provision states that the effective day for each individual is dependent upon their initiation or renewal date. Therefore anytime after July 1, 2008 it will become necessary for applicable health plans that are renewing or initiating to include mental health parity. For many plans that cover a calendar year, the renewal date is January 1. Thus starting January 1, 2009 many health plans will renew and those individuals will have mental health parity.
Check education programs sponsored by the North Carolina Mental Health Association. and the website of Mental Health America. The Mental Health America Site also has a depression screening tool.
Open Paw Volunteer Training
The Animal Lovers Assistance League is starting a new program at the Currituck Animal Shelter. Used nationwide, Open Paw is a program designed to educate the public about dog and cat friendly training methods while helping to train the resident shelter animals to be more adoptable. Kelly Gorman, President of Open Paw states: "The main focus of an Open Paw shelter is to provide a humane education resource for every person in the community." The more people know about how to raise and train their animals, the more likely animals are to stay in their original homes. Furthermore, the thorough daily handling and training of the cats and dogs provides the staff with valuable insight into each animal's personality, which aides in finding permanent homes. The program is designed to teach shelter dogs and cats how to behave in order to get adopted, and to stay adopted. Basic household manners and friendly behaviors are taught in order to assure success in the real world.
Volunteers are a key part of the Open Paw program and the Animal Lovers Assistance League is seeking volunteers who would like to work with the shelter animals while learning fun and friendly training methods. There are four levels of volunteer training for both the dogs and the cats. Volunteers can take the skills they learn at the shelter home to use with their own pets, or, if they don't have a pet, develop skills in preparation for getting a pet. Volunteers can work through the levels at the own speed and stay at any level for as long as they like. The first volunteer training session for level one will take place on Sunday, August 10th at 2:00 p.m. at the Currituck Animal Shelter at 204 Airport Road in Maple, which is beside the Currituck Regional Airport off of Rte. 158/Short Cut Rd. For more information, please call 252-232-3696 or email Ginger Sikes.
You can also visit Open Paw website for some tips on training.
Daredevils Fundraiser
Come celebrate the Outer Banks Daredevils with Dare Literacy Council as they team up for a Salute to Reading night. The Daredevils will be playing the Peninsula Pilots Thursday, July 24.
The first 50 fans will receive a coupon to Island Bookstore, so make sure to get there when the gates open at 6 p.m. The proceeds for the autograph jersey raffle will go to Dare Literacy Council. The game will start at 7:05 p.m. at First Flight Baseball Complex. Contact Susan Estrella at dareliteracy@gmail.com
Wednesday, July 30
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July 17, 2008
Friends of Youth
Recommended Reading
Visit Archives
Got Kids (or Grandkids)
ESL looking for Space
Participate in CommonGood
Friends of Youth
Friends of Youth - An organization that serves at -risk youth ages 6-17 in need of an adult mentor and friend. Adult volunteers are trained and matched one on one with young people to provide continuing, caring companionship.
Friends of Youth serves boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17 in need of a friend and mentor. Volunteers are caring adults who are concerned about the future of the youth in Dare County. Much consideration is given to interests, preferences, and personal characteristics in order to ensure the best possible match between youth and volunteers. Volunteers are carefully screened and trained before working with youth and make a one year commitment to serve 2 hours per week, or 8 hours per month.Address: 211 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 252-473-4290
Recommended Reading
Away Down South: A History of Southern Identity "If South-gazing is your bag, Away Down South is your book.... With C. Vann Woodward's death, Cobb is perhaps our best historical interpreter of the South and this may be his best book, better even than his fine book about the Mississippi Delta.... Not only has he done his homework, he has reflected deeply and the result is mature (as in good wine), mellow, stylish and tasty."--Edwin M. Yoder Jr., Weekly Standard
Got Kids (or Grandkids)
Kids visiting for the week and looking for something to do besides the beach. Check out the new website sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County. "Connect for Kids" provides a comprehensive community calendar as the cornerstone of its new website. To be truly comprehensive, an online one-stop for community connections, services and activities, this new community calendar requires full participation of area agencies by registering to submit information to be made available online. Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is currently seeking agencies and their contacts to register to place information and events on the new calendar.
"Our goal is to have this calendar as a comprehensive cache of events for families on the Outer Banks," said Sara Sampson, C&YP Family Services Coordinator. Sampson is familiar with many of the agencies, as she is the editor of C&YP's Family Resource Guide. "We hope this website will, first of all, be a user-friendly guide to services available here in Dare County; and secondly, a resource for families to discover events and activities of interest to children and families." Maybe if you run in the right circles you are already familiar with many of these events, but for grandparents with visiting young ones, what a great way to find out more fun things to do. Visit at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=mxhtjpcab.0.0.wtedt8n6.0&ts=S0347&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darekids.org%2Fcalendar.php&id=preview
For Example, next week's list includes
Story Times, Snack with the Sharks, Childrens Camp, The Nightinggale Play Children's Performance, KDH Waterside Art, Duck Morning Music Series, Nights Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Rays, and much more. Check it out!
ESL Looking for space in Kill Devil Hills
Kay Minis who teaches English as a second language is looking for space where she and her colleagues can teach English as a second language. Several local churches have turned her town because maybe her students might be here illegally. Many churches are beginning to charge for space which makes them ineligible as COA relies on the kindness of strangers.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program designed to serve adults who need to master English as their second language. Conversational skills as well as writing, listening, and citizenship skills are emphasized. Clase de inglés El programa de alfabetización en inglés es desiñado para adultos. El énfasis del programa es para enseñarles conversar, escuchar y entender el inglés, y además, aprender habilidades de ciudadanía.
This summer schedule COA Roanoke Island Campus 2 MW 9 am - 12 pm ESL COA Roanoke Island Campus 2 TWTh 7 pm - 9 pm ESL Holy Trinity - 7335 S. Va Dare Trl, Nags Head M 7 pm - 9 pm ESL Holy Redeemer - 301 W. Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk Th 7 pm - 9 pm ESL The fall schedule has not yet been announced. If you know of space that can be used for ESL or are interested in how you can help, please contact Kay Minis.
July 17, 2008
Friends of Youth
Recommended Reading
Visit Archives
Got Kids (or Grandkids)
ESL looking for Space
Participate in CommonGood
Friends of Youth
Friends of Youth - An organization that serves at -risk youth ages 6-17 in need of an adult mentor and friend. Adult volunteers are trained and matched one on one with young people to provide continuing, caring companionship.
Friends of Youth serves boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 17 in need of a friend and mentor. Volunteers are caring adults who are concerned about the future of the youth in Dare County. Much consideration is given to interests, preferences, and personal characteristics in order to ensure the best possible match between youth and volunteers. Volunteers are carefully screened and trained before working with youth and make a one year commitment to serve 2 hours per week, or 8 hours per month.Address: 211 Budleigh Street, Manteo, NC 27954 Phone: 252-473-4290
Recommended Reading
Away Down South: A History of Southern Identity "If South-gazing is your bag, Away Down South is your book.... With C. Vann Woodward's death, Cobb is perhaps our best historical interpreter of the South and this may be his best book, better even than his fine book about the Mississippi Delta.... Not only has he done his homework, he has reflected deeply and the result is mature (as in good wine), mellow, stylish and tasty."--Edwin M. Yoder Jr., Weekly Standard
Got Kids (or Grandkids)
Kids visiting for the week and looking for something to do besides the beach. Check out the new website sponsored by Children and Youth Partnership for Dare County. "Connect for Kids" provides a comprehensive community calendar as the cornerstone of its new website. To be truly comprehensive, an online one-stop for community connections, services and activities, this new community calendar requires full participation of area agencies by registering to submit information to be made available online. Children & Youth Partnership for Dare County is currently seeking agencies and their contacts to register to place information and events on the new calendar.
"Our goal is to have this calendar as a comprehensive cache of events for families on the Outer Banks," said Sara Sampson, C&YP Family Services Coordinator. Sampson is familiar with many of the agencies, as she is the editor of C&YP's Family Resource Guide. "We hope this website will, first of all, be a user-friendly guide to services available here in Dare County; and secondly, a resource for families to discover events and activities of interest to children and families." Maybe if you run in the right circles you are already familiar with many of these events, but for grandparents with visiting young ones, what a great way to find out more fun things to do. Visit at http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?t=mxhtjpcab.0.0.wtedt8n6.0&ts=S0347&p=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.darekids.org%2Fcalendar.php&id=preview
For Example, next week's list includes
Story Times, Snack with the Sharks, Childrens Camp, The Nightinggale Play Children's Performance, KDH Waterside Art, Duck Morning Music Series, Nights Behind the Scenes Tour, Breakfast with the Rays, and much more. Check it out!
ESL Looking for space in Kill Devil Hills
Kay Minis who teaches English as a second language is looking for space where she and her colleagues can teach English as a second language. Several local churches have turned her town because maybe her students might be here illegally. Many churches are beginning to charge for space which makes them ineligible as COA relies on the kindness of strangers.
English as a Second Language (ESL) is a program designed to serve adults who need to master English as their second language. Conversational skills as well as writing, listening, and citizenship skills are emphasized. Clase de inglés El programa de alfabetización en inglés es desiñado para adultos. El énfasis del programa es para enseñarles conversar, escuchar y entender el inglés, y además, aprender habilidades de ciudadanía.
This summer schedule COA Roanoke Island Campus 2 MW 9 am - 12 pm ESL COA Roanoke Island Campus 2 TWTh 7 pm - 9 pm ESL Holy Trinity - 7335 S. Va Dare Trl, Nags Head M 7 pm - 9 pm ESL Holy Redeemer - 301 W. Kitty Hawk Rd, Kitty Hawk Th 7 pm - 9 pm ESL The fall schedule has not yet been announced. If you know of space that can be used for ESL or are interested in how you can help, please contact Kay Minis.
July 3
July 3, 2008
Spirituality and Practice
Visit Archives
Smoke and Morre Smoke
Host a Lab
Participate in CommonGood
I haven't solicited or printed information about the many good works that houses of faith do in our counties. I was and still am concerned that once I start to do that, I just wouldn't know where to stop.
However, I just can't not tell you about one of my very favorite websites. It is spirituality and practice.com.
This website, created by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, is devoted to resources for spiritual journeys. The site's name reflects a basic understanding: spirituality and practice are the two places where all the world's religions and spiritual paths come together. With respect for the differences among them, they celebrate what they have in common.
You will find ideas on spirituality in books, films, prayers, exercises, imagery, art music and more.
The Brussats review today's films - from Hollywood blockbusters to special interest documentaries. They list the Most Spiritually Literate Films of the last ten years. This includes current films that I probably wouldn't go see. While the Brussats warn about content, violence and racial slurs, they also point positive messages to be found in films like You Don't Mess With the Zohan and Indiana Jones.
They also list some of my favorite foreign films:
The Syrian Bride
The Sea Inside
Monsoon Wedding
and the one I can't get out of my head:
The Lives of Others
There are many other treasures at the website: quotations, books, and e-courses. The e-courses are 40-day subscriptions bringing daily emails with short readings for reflection, practice suggestions to be done amidst everyday activities. Just to list a few:
Practicing Spirituality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister Practicing Spirituality with AnglicansPracticing Spirituality with BuddhistsPracticing Spirituality with CatholicsPracticing Spirituality with JewsPracticing Spirituality with Native AmericansPracticing Spirituality with ProtestantsPracticing Spirituality with SufisPracticing Spirituality at HomePracticing Spirituality at WorkPracticing Spirituality with AnimalsPracticing Spirituality with ChildrenPracticing Spirituality with Thomas MertonPracticing Spirituality with Thomas Moore
Check it out.
Nancy
NC - Host Family (or Individual) Needed to Assist in Raising a Labrador Retriever Pup for Homeland Security
Denimcross are presently looking for just ONE dedicated host family or individual in the Outer Banks - Dare County area to be the primary caretaker for our North Carolina pup during its first year of life, which will span the 2008-2009 academic year. We have planned for a number of significant incentives and additional benefits for each of our hosts, and can guarantee a truly exciting year that will lift spirits, touch hearts and be filled with countless life enriching and enduring memories. Undoubtedly, the highlight of each year for our pups, our host families and our supporters will be our annual DenimCross Puppy Olympics, where the pups from each State will be competing against each other for medals in several athletic and obedience categories. Opportunity listed at VolunteerMatch. For more information got to the DenimCross website.
Skills need: A love of dogs, especially of course Labrador Retrievers; energy, enthusiasm, commitment and belief in our mission.
Spirituality and Practice
Visit Archives
Smoke and Morre Smoke
Host a Lab
Participate in CommonGood
I haven't solicited or printed information about the many good works that houses of faith do in our counties. I was and still am concerned that once I start to do that, I just wouldn't know where to stop.
However, I just can't not tell you about one of my very favorite websites. It is spirituality and practice.com.
This website, created by Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, is devoted to resources for spiritual journeys. The site's name reflects a basic understanding: spirituality and practice are the two places where all the world's religions and spiritual paths come together. With respect for the differences among them, they celebrate what they have in common.
You will find ideas on spirituality in books, films, prayers, exercises, imagery, art music and more.
The Brussats review today's films - from Hollywood blockbusters to special interest documentaries. They list the Most Spiritually Literate Films of the last ten years. This includes current films that I probably wouldn't go see. While the Brussats warn about content, violence and racial slurs, they also point positive messages to be found in films like You Don't Mess With the Zohan and Indiana Jones.
They also list some of my favorite foreign films:
The Syrian Bride
The Sea Inside
Monsoon Wedding
and the one I can't get out of my head:
The Lives of Others
There are many other treasures at the website: quotations, books, and e-courses. The e-courses are 40-day subscriptions bringing daily emails with short readings for reflection, practice suggestions to be done amidst everyday activities. Just to list a few:
Practicing Spirituality with His Holiness the Dalai Lama Practicing Spirituality with Joan Chittister Practicing Spirituality with AnglicansPracticing Spirituality with BuddhistsPracticing Spirituality with CatholicsPracticing Spirituality with JewsPracticing Spirituality with Native AmericansPracticing Spirituality with ProtestantsPracticing Spirituality with SufisPracticing Spirituality at HomePracticing Spirituality at WorkPracticing Spirituality with AnimalsPracticing Spirituality with ChildrenPracticing Spirituality with Thomas MertonPracticing Spirituality with Thomas Moore
Check it out.
Nancy
NC - Host Family (or Individual) Needed to Assist in Raising a Labrador Retriever Pup for Homeland Security
Denimcross are presently looking for just ONE dedicated host family or individual in the Outer Banks - Dare County area to be the primary caretaker for our North Carolina pup during its first year of life, which will span the 2008-2009 academic year. We have planned for a number of significant incentives and additional benefits for each of our hosts, and can guarantee a truly exciting year that will lift spirits, touch hearts and be filled with countless life enriching and enduring memories. Undoubtedly, the highlight of each year for our pups, our host families and our supporters will be our annual DenimCross Puppy Olympics, where the pups from each State will be competing against each other for medals in several athletic and obedience categories. Opportunity listed at VolunteerMatch. For more information got to the DenimCross website.
Skills need: A love of dogs, especially of course Labrador Retrievers; energy, enthusiasm, commitment and belief in our mission.
july 10
July 10, 2008
Hurricane Knowledge and Flotsam
Visit Archives
Harmony Cave
Interfaith Community Outreach
Participate in CommonGood
Hurricane Season: Analysis and Flotsam*
You can sit at your computer and watch Bertha move across the Atlantic, test your knowledge about hurricanes, or check out evacuation routes.
You can also sit on your computer and read an analysis of Hurricane Graffiti (the writing on playwood used to cover windows and doors during a hurricane). "The content of these landscape inscriptions ranges from practical information to deeper expressions of emotion and beliefs. Hurricane graffiti is an under-analyzed yet potentially useful indicator of the range of psychological needs, social tensions, and environmental attitudes circulating within coastal communities." so says Heather Ward and colleagues at the East Carolina University (presented in Boston April 2008) Know the difference between a 'coastliner' and a sea-changer'. Read Ward's article on the emergency communication and risk perceptions in NC's Coastal Zone. [I really love this kind of stuff. It is amazing the diversity and focus of scholars. In the old days, I use to love to browse in the periodical room at the graduate library. ]
Heather Ward is a doctoral student at ECU's Coastal Resource Management Program. She received the 2008 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards and NOAA Awards for Excellence in Coastal and Ocean Management. She is the 2007-08 North Carolina Sea Grant science communications fellow and a writer for Coastwatch.
"Heather is breaking new ground by examining the role of language and communication in coastal management, paying close attention to how the public, scientists, and policy-makers talk about the coast and its various challenges and opportunities," said Derek Alderman, ECU professor of geography. Given the tension between various stake-holders on the Outer Banks, we need all the help we can get in how we communicate with each other.
Hurricane Information Links
WRAL.COM Hurricane Info
WRAL.COM Hurricane Tracker
WRAL Weather CAMS
Read Virginia Pilot online (June 23, 2008) concern about traffic along evacuation route
National Hurricane Center
Currituck County Emergency Management
The Evacuation Route link on the Currituck website is not working.
Dare County Emergency Management
Test your knowledge about Hurricanes
* Flotsam is a great book by David Wiesner. No words, wonderful illustrations. Caldecott Winner 2007
Harmony Café: Eat out & join us for Great Music, Dessert and Coffee only $5.00A Coffee House, sponsored by GEM Adult Day Services, Inc and the Nags Head Lions Club , begins a monthly Open Mic Night series Friday July 11 at 7pm at His Dream Center, 205 Baltic St in Nags Head. Featured artists are Nick Hodsdon,noted baritone, guitarist and songwriter and Angelo Sonnesso, tenor and keyboardist. Compete for the "Peoples Choice Award" the winner receives a tee shirt. Coffee, supplied by Southern Bean owner Eric Gardner, and delicious homemade treats (supplied by Lions Club and GEM members) will be available for a $5 donation.
The coffee house is held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Those interested in signing up for the open Mic may call Angelo at 202-1190 to reserve a time slot for the evening. Walk-ins are welcome.
Proceeds from the coffee house will support the Nags Head Lions Club in their projects providing services for children and adults with visual problems and GEM's programs supporting Dare County citizens with dementia and their care givers.
For more information about the GEM's Harmony Café call Gail Sonnesso at 480-3354.
Interfaith Community Outreach has made a difference in the lives of others.
The home of a couple in their 80's was in such disrepair that they couldn't afford the high heating bills. A young mother whose newborn did not survive, could not afford to bury her baby girl.
A disabled man, struggling to survive on Social Security payments, lost his home of 17 years, when the trailer park he lived in was sold. He simply couldn't afford the deposits necessary for a new home.A family of seven, left struggling when the Dad, a construction worker, fell three stories, injured his back and was out of work temporarily.A 40 year old single mother of two young boys, suffers with cancer and is unable to work. She gets behind in her mortgage and utilities. The family whose car broke down and cannot afford the repairs. The father must arrange rides to work, if he cannot find a ride then he cannot provide for his family.The family of four who, because they spent their earnings on other necessities, come to the ICO for a food voucher.
Interfaith Community Outreach
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription. Nancy Proctor
Hurricane Knowledge and Flotsam
Visit Archives
Harmony Cave
Interfaith Community Outreach
Participate in CommonGood
Hurricane Season: Analysis and Flotsam*
You can sit at your computer and watch Bertha move across the Atlantic, test your knowledge about hurricanes, or check out evacuation routes.
You can also sit on your computer and read an analysis of Hurricane Graffiti (the writing on playwood used to cover windows and doors during a hurricane). "The content of these landscape inscriptions ranges from practical information to deeper expressions of emotion and beliefs. Hurricane graffiti is an under-analyzed yet potentially useful indicator of the range of psychological needs, social tensions, and environmental attitudes circulating within coastal communities." so says Heather Ward and colleagues at the East Carolina University (presented in Boston April 2008) Know the difference between a 'coastliner' and a sea-changer'. Read Ward's article on the emergency communication and risk perceptions in NC's Coastal Zone. [I really love this kind of stuff. It is amazing the diversity and focus of scholars. In the old days, I use to love to browse in the periodical room at the graduate library. ]
Heather Ward is a doctoral student at ECU's Coastal Resource Management Program. She received the 2008 Walter B. Jones Memorial Awards and NOAA Awards for Excellence in Coastal and Ocean Management. She is the 2007-08 North Carolina Sea Grant science communications fellow and a writer for Coastwatch.
"Heather is breaking new ground by examining the role of language and communication in coastal management, paying close attention to how the public, scientists, and policy-makers talk about the coast and its various challenges and opportunities," said Derek Alderman, ECU professor of geography. Given the tension between various stake-holders on the Outer Banks, we need all the help we can get in how we communicate with each other.
Hurricane Information Links
WRAL.COM Hurricane Info
WRAL.COM Hurricane Tracker
WRAL Weather CAMS
Read Virginia Pilot online (June 23, 2008) concern about traffic along evacuation route
National Hurricane Center
Currituck County Emergency Management
The Evacuation Route link on the Currituck website is not working.
Dare County Emergency Management
Test your knowledge about Hurricanes
* Flotsam is a great book by David Wiesner. No words, wonderful illustrations. Caldecott Winner 2007
Harmony Café: Eat out & join us for Great Music, Dessert and Coffee only $5.00A Coffee House, sponsored by GEM Adult Day Services, Inc and the Nags Head Lions Club , begins a monthly Open Mic Night series Friday July 11 at 7pm at His Dream Center, 205 Baltic St in Nags Head. Featured artists are Nick Hodsdon,noted baritone, guitarist and songwriter and Angelo Sonnesso, tenor and keyboardist. Compete for the "Peoples Choice Award" the winner receives a tee shirt. Coffee, supplied by Southern Bean owner Eric Gardner, and delicious homemade treats (supplied by Lions Club and GEM members) will be available for a $5 donation.
The coffee house is held on the 2nd Friday of the month. Those interested in signing up for the open Mic may call Angelo at 202-1190 to reserve a time slot for the evening. Walk-ins are welcome.
Proceeds from the coffee house will support the Nags Head Lions Club in their projects providing services for children and adults with visual problems and GEM's programs supporting Dare County citizens with dementia and their care givers.
For more information about the GEM's Harmony Café call Gail Sonnesso at 480-3354.
Interfaith Community Outreach has made a difference in the lives of others.
The home of a couple in their 80's was in such disrepair that they couldn't afford the high heating bills. A young mother whose newborn did not survive, could not afford to bury her baby girl.
A disabled man, struggling to survive on Social Security payments, lost his home of 17 years, when the trailer park he lived in was sold. He simply couldn't afford the deposits necessary for a new home.A family of seven, left struggling when the Dad, a construction worker, fell three stories, injured his back and was out of work temporarily.A 40 year old single mother of two young boys, suffers with cancer and is unable to work. She gets behind in her mortgage and utilities. The family whose car broke down and cannot afford the repairs. The father must arrange rides to work, if he cannot find a ride then he cannot provide for his family.The family of four who, because they spent their earnings on other necessities, come to the ICO for a food voucher.
Interfaith Community Outreach
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
Please be sure to forward this to anyone who might be interested and encourage them to subscribe.
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription. Nancy Proctor
Wednesday, July 2
June 26, 2008
Immigration Reform Updates
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence
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Fire and Smoke
Hotline
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Immigration Reform Updates
After a two year study, The League of Women Voters have taken a position on Immigration. The League believes that immigration policies should promote reunification of immediate families; meet the economic, business and employment needs of the United States; and be responsive to those facing political persecution or humanitarian crises. Provision should also be made for qualified persons to enter the U.S. on student visas. All persons should receive fair treatment under the law.
The North Carolina Council of Churches, as part of the effort to bring some "climate change" to the anti-immigrant climate in our state, is encouraging people of faith to sign on as supporters of a statement called the Religious Coalition for Justice for Immigrants. There are times when it is important just to speak out publicly, to bring together individual voices to produce a chorus of people of faith. Join in supporting this statement of hospitality and justice.
As an organization with a long and proud tradition of defending civil liberties for all, Anti Defamation League has in recent years taken a lead role in exposing the virulent anti-immigrant and xenophobic rhetoric that has risen to the surface as part of the national debate over immigration. ADL speaks out against discrimination and bigotry and advocates a meaningful and substantive policy that honors America's promise as a nation of immigrants
I will be sending out updates on immigration issues in North Carolina every other week - or Action Alerts as needed. If you would like to receive these updates, please go to the bottom of this newsletter and click on Update Profile/Email Address. You can then add Immigration Issues to your subscription.
Nancy Proctor
North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence is a community of agencies and individuals who serve battered women and their children. We are committed to building a society in which our shared beliefs and institutions discourage violence against women. NCCADV was founded in 1981 with 21 participating programs and now includes over 90 member programs. Areas of support to member programs include technical assistance, training, information about public policy initiatives, and activities to increase public awareness.
Want to know about:
The 45 Domestic Violence Homicides this year in North Carolina
North Carolina Legislative Agenda
Domestic Violence Information
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Hotline's well-trained and dedicated staff provide the community with years of crisis intervention experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault response, prevention education, support groups, sudden death response and community outreach. Outer Banks Hotline offers the following programs and services:
A 24-hour crisis phone line (473-3366) that connects a distressed caller to a volunteer trained to listen and make referrals. Topics include suicide, family problems, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. A comprehensive domestic violence program that includes shelter, advocacy, support and referral for victims and their children. The program also offers a Batterer's Intervention Group to address the roots of abusive behavior and facilitates a community interagency collaboration, the Domestic Violence Prevention Organization. A sexual assault response program that provides the assault victim with a trained advocate at the hospital, during interactions with law enforcement and in court proceedings. Referrals for counseling options are also offered to the victim and family members. A variety of support groups to empower and educate survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, groups to address the issues of men who abuse their partners and programs for children who are affected by violence and abuse in their families. Training and education for allied professionals, such as law enforcement, social workers, health care workers, child care providers, teachers and other interested groups. These trainings raise the community awareness of the many aspects of personal and domestic crises. Outreach in the community and the schools through community leadership in providing resources for parent education, services for at-risk youth, emergency assistance for individuals in crisis and deliberate participation in community events and task forces addressing issues of compassion and safety.
Hotline is one of Dare County's largest volunteer organizations. Volunteers are indispensible to our thrift stores and provide much-needed assistance with fundraising events such as Festival of Trees. Volunteers answer the crisis line, weave at Endless Possibilities, and serve as advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other service opportunities are available; call Hotline to discuss the best match for your skills or interests. To learn more about becoming a Hotline volunteer, please call the business office at 473-5121 or write to: Outer Banks Hotline Attn: Volunteer Coordinator P.O. Box 14900 Manteo, NC 27954
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Hotline's well-trained and dedicated staff provide the community with years of crisis intervention experience in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault response, prevention education, support groups, sudden death response and community outreach. Outer Banks Hotline offers the following programs and services:
A 24-hour crisis phone line (473-3366) that connects a distressed caller to a volunteer trained to listen and make referrals. Topics include suicide, family problems, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. A comprehensive domestic violence program that includes shelter, advocacy, support and referral for victims and their children. The program also offers a Batterer's Intervention Group to address the roots of abusive behavior and facilitates a community interagency collaboration, the Domestic Violence Prevention Organization. A sexual assault response program that provides the assault victim with a trained advocate at the hospital, during interactions with law enforcement and in court proceedings. Referrals for counseling options are also offered to the victim and family members. A variety of support groups to empower and educate survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse, groups to address the issues of men who abuse their partners and programs for children who are affected by violence and abuse in their families. Training and education for allied professionals, such as law enforcement, social workers, health care workers, child care providers, teachers and other interested groups. These trainings raise the community awareness of the many aspects of personal and domestic crises. Outreach in the community and the schools through community leadership in providing resources for parent education, services for at-risk youth, emergency assistance for individuals in crisis and deliberate participation in community events and task forces addressing issues of compassion and safety.
Hotline is one of Dare County's largest volunteer organizations. Volunteers are indispensible to our thrift stores and provide much-needed assistance with fundraising events such as Festival of Trees. Volunteers answer the crisis line, weave at Endless Possibilities, and serve as advocates for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Other service opportunities are available; call Hotline to discuss the best match for your skills or interests. To learn more about becoming a Hotline volunteer, please call the business office at 473-5121 or write to: Outer Banks Hotline Attn: Volunteer Coordinator P.O. Box 14900 Manteo, NC 27954
Events and Activities listed may not represent the position of the editor, every organization, sponsor or subscriber.
If you would like to add your organization's events to CommonGood E-News, please contact Nancy Proctor.
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