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New TANF and SNAP changes

I am writing to inform you that the Department of Social Services is proposing to make two changes to Connecticut’s TANF State Plan.



The first is to add a new component to our TANF Outreach program known as the “Help for People in Need” program. A change recommended by the Governor in her proposed budget, this is a new informational brochure that will be sent to all existing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly Food Stamps) recipients and new SNAP participants.… Continue

Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on June 11, 2009 at 3:59am — No Comments

Food pantry map - A good tool for clients in need

I was making a map of all New Haven Food pantries listed at the 211 database for doing outreach using Google Maps (this way I don´t get lost as often). It might be useful for other people, as well, so here I share it.

Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on June 3, 2009 at 7:11am — No Comments

Some other online communities - and PDF from yesterday

Some sites to check that are trying to do something similar, but not quite the same as GNH Community:

Streetsblog network

Lee had other names that I didn´t write down. Let´s hope he adds them bellow.

The PDF:
Microsoft PowerPoint - A social network for New Haven.pdf

Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on May 28, 2009 at 8:21am — No Comments

Welcome All! Some notes

Before anything, a couple of notes on the GNH Community site as it stands now:



1. It is more or less a trial site. There is filler content and fictional non-profits populating it to show how it would look like. We will take them down when needed, and there are filters to avoid other jokers.



2. As it is not "official" yet, feel free to play with all the tools to get a feeling on how it works. It is safe.



3. Nothing is set in stone. Please sent suggestions and… Continue

Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on May 28, 2009 at 7:35am — No Comments

Hipsters and Economic growth

When talking about smart growth, it is important to keep in mind that we are only focusing on saving energy and being green, but also on how to generate economic growth. Connecticut has not been all that successful at doing either in the last few years (specially seeing how the financial sectors was not actually that profitable after all), so we should remember than several of the proposed policies are pro-growth, not just protecting some environmental cause.



Of all the economic… Continue

Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on May 20, 2009 at 9:31am — No Comments

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LISC and Meta joined forces on a $5 million effort to build the capacity of 20 community organizations to fuel jobs, housing, health, and economic development in underinvested communities. The program is unique because it provides flexible funding that organizations can use to strengthen staffing and operations, expand community outreach capabilities, and develop fundraising strategies.

LISC + Rocket Community Fund Jumpstart Asset Building Journey for Thousands

LISC teamed up with Rocket Community Fund to connect under-resourced communities to the coaching and financial products they need to accelerate their asset-building journey in the current economy. Our initiative has helped nearly 2,100 people develop the financial know-how to make the most of their incomes and build savings at the same time. Meet three of them.

Exploring the Transformative Power of Service: Reflections from LISC AmeriCorps' Annual Conference

In March, LISC AmeriCorps members and staff gathered for their yearly convening in Indianapolis to learn, reflect, and celebrate their dedication and career accomplishments through service. In a blog, Saba Aregai, LISC Communications Officer - Social Media, discusses the gathering as a first-time attendee and shares her insights into why service is a gateway to stronger communities and successful careers for many.

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