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The overall purpose of the Tougaloo College 21st CCLC is to positively impact the lives of “at-risk” middle school youth attending Capital City Alternative School and ensure academic success by providing a variety of high-quality services that support student learning and social development by including the following: academic enrichment and tutoring, violence prevention services, dropout prevention seminars, mentoring initiatives, civic engagement opportunities, career development, character building, health and wellness initiatives, technology programs, arts and cultural activities, college prep initiatives, social family support services and family bonding activities. These services are designed to increase academic performance, reduce anti-social behaviors committed by “at-risk” youth and offer youth opportunities to learn more positive lifestyles and enhance their capacity to make healthier life choices.

Community Seeds, an initiative of Commonwealth Bank, gives six grassroots community organisations the opportunity to share in a donation pool of over $175000. HeartKids aims to reduce the incidence and decrease mortality rates of Childhood Heart Disease (CHD) – the greatest killer of children under 5. Our immediate purpose is to support the children and families affected, through providing • Emergency family assistance • Family support co-ordinators in hospitals • An annual Teen Camp • The Heartbeads program • Quality of life improvements With $175000 to be shared amongst six community organisations, vote now your vote matters. www.facebook.com

The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission Accessibility Committee is hosting a Veteran’s Day community conversation about veterans services and support in Eugene. Local veterans service and support providers will be sharing information about their work with veterans and their families. These service providers will share how they help returning veterans reintegrate into civilian life, provide family support and discuss ways to help them reconnect to a welcoming community. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Some of our confirmed guests include: Darcy Woodke-Military and Family Assistance Specialist Lucy Zammareli- Oregon Circles of Support; Willamette Family Treatment Shelley Corteville – Oregon Women’s Veterans Michael Leeds-Veteran, Family Therapist; Lane County Mental Health Advisory Committee member Dean Ehly- US Department of Veterans Affairs, OEF/OIF Program Manager Lansing Laughlin and David Strain – VA Behavioral Health Patty Prather – City of Eugene Recreation, Operation Recreation Dan Temple and Cindy Lemming – SVDP Vet LIFT Program

Catholic Community Services is a non-profit, faith-based organization serving children, youth, adults and families with special needs in the Mid-Willamette Valley and Central Oregon Coast. Founded in Salem in 1938, CCS offers more than twenty programs providing Family Support Services; Independent Living Services; and Community Homes for children in long term foster care and for adults with developmental disabilities. We serve more than 4000 people annually and employ 250 members of our community. Dedicated to providing the highest quality services and research-based practices, CCS is accredited by the National Council on Accreditation for Child and Family Services. Our mission: empowered people. Our core values: love, justice, truth and freedom Our stand: a forever home for everyone.

Peak Community Services provides support and respite services to families who have children or adults with developmental disabilities and who have an ongoing need for supervision or care. Respite services are provided as temporary relief for the primary caregiver. Other services are available through state and federally-funded programs. We provide support: In-home: the direct support professional comes to your home to provide support. Out-of-home: support is provided in the home of the direct support professional. In the community: support is provided to participate in community activities like swimming, therapeutic horseback riding, clubs, sporting events and shopping. Individuals who qualify for the Medicaid Waiver or CHOICE programs are not charged for services. Services are provided in North Central Indiana. www.peakcommunity.com