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Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
SERVE dot GOV
I received a personal phone call today from a high school intern working for Serve.gov, asking for me to personally spread the word of the great things Serve.gov has to offer. If your agency is in need of volunteers or you are a concerned citizen who would like to make a difference, Please visit www.serve.gov and register your agency or individual volunteer project. This young man was polite, professional and passionate in what he is doing. Join us in registering at www.serve.govSaturday, June 13, 2009
Monday, June 8, 2009
Foundation Communities
Foundation Communities
Looking to hire
Director of Development & Communications
Looking to hire
Director of Development & Communications
The Director of Development & Communications is responsible for the overall fundraising and communications program of the organization. The position reports to the Executive Director and is part of the senior leadership team.
Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization that creates affordable housing where families succeed and provides tools that empower people to increase their educational and financial standing. Foundation Communities raises over $2 million annually, or about 10-15% of the organization’s operating budget, through grants and gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals. Foundation Communities is supported by United Way Capital Area and is a charter member of NeighborWorks America. More details about our housing model and service programs are at www.foundcom.org Please respond by email to resumes@foundcom.org. Foundation Communities is an equal opportunity employer.
Primary responsibilities include:
Fundraising/Development
Plan annual fundraising strategy for organization, including grants, individual donations, major gifts, etc. Write and supervise the writing of proposals to foundations, corporations, government agencies and individuals for capital projects and program operations. Work closely with program staff in the development of funding proposals, completion and submission of grant reports, etc.
Implement individual fundraising program through monthly luncheons and other events, systematic follow up, annual fundraising luncheon, stewardship, and thank you events
Identify, research, strategize, and develop relationships with prospective donors
Work with Executive Director, Board, and Fundraising Committee to support their participation in fundraising, strategy, and follow up
Oversee systems to track grant and evaluation deadlines, record contacts and follow up, maintain mailing list and acknowledge gifts. Ensure grant reporting requirements are fulfilled
Communications
Lead the planning and implementation of strategies to promote the organization to the general public, clients and key stakeholders
Supervise the creation of materials that represent the organization, including design and production of printed matter (newsletters, brochures, reports), organization video and website.
Represent organization at tours, speaking events, etc.
Oversee internal staff and volunteer communication pieces
Coordinate public relations response in event of crisis or unscheduled events
The Director leads a team of four staff: Grant Writer/Development Manager, Public Relations Manager, Volunteer and Special Projects Manager, Database Administrator (pt).
Key skills and qualities
· Significant development and supervisory experience preferred, especially within the Austin area
· Proficient grant writer: clear, concise, quick, audience specific. Enjoys working with program staff to translate and present strong proposals.
· Able to connect with residents and clients to tell their story. Can connect personally with our work and mission.
· Understands outcome measurement relevant to our areas of work
· Highly productive and self motivated, likes variety and flexibility
· Donor database experience (Sage)
· Experience with Benevon model of individual fundraising desirable
Friday, June 5, 2009
Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act
On May 20, Congress approved and the President signed into law the “Protecting Tenants in Foreclosure Act,” which is Title VII of "The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009", Public Law 111-22. The law will:
Give all renters in properties that are foreclosed after May 20, the date the President signed the bill, at least 90 days notice before having to move, and in most cases the ability to reside through the end of their lease term, if longer, and
Give tenants with section 8 vouchers the same rights to remain as other tenants, with the new owner at foreclosure (typically the mortgage lender) automatically becoming a party to the Section 8 contract, enabling families to retain their rental assistance and to continue to afford their housing.
These provisions are effective now. To help agencies and advocates understand the provisions, the National Housing Law Project is hosting a webinar on Wednesday June 10. Information about the webinar and how to join is below:
Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Properties: New Federal Protections Join us for a Webinar on June 10 Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/352200712
Dear advocates, Please join us on Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Central/2 p.m. Eastern for a 90-minute webinar on the recently enacted Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. This webinar will cover: 1. Legislative history and underlying policy rationales. 2. The text of the statute and its implications. 3. Common questions, including the relationship between the statute and state and local laws and practices. 4. Working with housing authorities, financial institutions, and government sponsored entities to implement the statute. Presenters: Danna Fischer, Legislative Director and Counsel, National Low Income Housing Coalition Catherine Bendor, Legal Director, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty David T. Rammler, Director of Government Relations, National Housing Law Project A representative from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (invited) The intended audience for this webinar is advocates. Please note that we will be hosting a future webinar designed for a broader audience, including members of the lending community.
Questions About Registering?Contact Meliah Schultzman, mschultzman@nhlp.org, 510-251-9400 x. 3116
Title: Tenants in Foreclosed Properties: New Federal Protections Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
Give all renters in properties that are foreclosed after May 20, the date the President signed the bill, at least 90 days notice before having to move, and in most cases the ability to reside through the end of their lease term, if longer, and
Give tenants with section 8 vouchers the same rights to remain as other tenants, with the new owner at foreclosure (typically the mortgage lender) automatically becoming a party to the Section 8 contract, enabling families to retain their rental assistance and to continue to afford their housing.
These provisions are effective now. To help agencies and advocates understand the provisions, the National Housing Law Project is hosting a webinar on Wednesday June 10. Information about the webinar and how to join is below:
Protecting Tenants in Foreclosed Properties: New Federal Protections Join us for a Webinar on June 10 Reserve your Webinar seat now at:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/352200712
Dear advocates, Please join us on Wednesday, June 10, at 11 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Central/2 p.m. Eastern for a 90-minute webinar on the recently enacted Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act. This webinar will cover: 1. Legislative history and underlying policy rationales. 2. The text of the statute and its implications. 3. Common questions, including the relationship between the statute and state and local laws and practices. 4. Working with housing authorities, financial institutions, and government sponsored entities to implement the statute. Presenters: Danna Fischer, Legislative Director and Counsel, National Low Income Housing Coalition Catherine Bendor, Legal Director, National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty David T. Rammler, Director of Government Relations, National Housing Law Project A representative from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (invited) The intended audience for this webinar is advocates. Please note that we will be hosting a future webinar designed for a broader audience, including members of the lending community.
Questions About Registering?Contact Meliah Schultzman, mschultzman@nhlp.org, 510-251-9400 x. 3116
Title: Tenants in Foreclosed Properties: New Federal Protections Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EDT After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
National HIV Testing Day (June 27)
This month, Community Voice Mail (CVM) is partnering with AIDS.gov to send voice and email messages to clients of CVM in Houston about HIV testing resources. While this is officially part of a promotion for National HIV Testing Day on June 27, it’s a good health message to send to your clients at any time. Since you and your agency colleagues work with a lot of clients who don’t have CVM and aren’t receiving these messages directly, we wanted to make sure that you have information that you can share with your other clients and your fellow staff.
The message below was written specifically for CVM agencies by Miguel Gomez, the Director of AIDS.gov. Please forward to others in your agency, and make this information available to all of your clients.
Thank you!
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One out of five—that’s the latest CDC estimate ( http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5739a2.htm ) of how many people living with HIV in the United States are unaware of their HIV status. Stigma around HIV remains a barrier for HIV testing. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity to reduce HIV testing stigma and promote testing. On behalf of AIDS.gov, thank you for helping us get the word out about this important day.
In addition to sending out voice and email mail messages to your clients, here are some other ways you can help promote National HIV Testing Day:
· Encourage your clients to get tested
Your clients can find out about testing facilities in your area in at least these three ways:
1. Call 1-800-CDC-Info (1-800-232-4636). This is the National hotline for the CDC. You or your clients can call anytime and someone will answer your questions and help you find a free or inexpensive testing center.
2. Visit http://www.HIVtest.org, the National HIV and STD Testing Resources web site from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Enter your zip code to find a testing center near you. You can also find a lot of accurate information about HIV and the testing process.
3. Text a nearby ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948). If you have a cell phone and use text messaging, you’ll get a text message back with a local testing center (normal text messaging charges apply).
· Share your HIV testing story
During June, our AIDS.gov blog will highlight several HIV testing story campaigns. We also welcome your stories (via blog comments) about what getting an HIV test meant to you and your clients.
· Promote an HIV testing story video widget
We’re developing a video widget with the CDC of HIV testing stories from different campaigns. Check back on AIDS.gov soon for the code to add the widget to your agency’s website, social network profiles, or blog.
· Add an HIV testing “Badge” to your web site, blog or social networking profile
Tell your clients, friends, colleagues, and family to find their local HIV testing sites by sending a text message with their ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948) or visiting www.HIVtest.org. Copy the code below to add a web badge to your website, social network profiles, or blog.
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· Send an HIV testing e-card
Send your clients, friends, colleagues, and family a personalized e-card to remind them of the importance of National HIV Testing Day and knowing your HIV status. Check back on AIDS.gov soon for links to new e-cards!
· Use the “NHTD09” Twitter hashtag
If you’re tweeting about National HIV Testing Day events and information, please use the hashtag “#NHTD09”. Follow AIDS.gov on Twitter for other National HIV Testing Day updates!
· Learn & share info about the CDC’s Act against AIDS Leadership Initiative
The CDC has launched a new national domestic HIV campaign called “Act Against AIDS” that aims to reduce HIV incidence in the U.S. Visit the campaign site for videos, banner ads, fact sheets, and more.
Thank you for joining us in promoting National HIV Testing Day 2009. We appreciate your important work and look forward to future collaborations.
Best regards,
Miguel Gomez, AIDS.gov Director, and The AIDS.gov Team
The message below was written specifically for CVM agencies by Miguel Gomez, the Director of AIDS.gov. Please forward to others in your agency, and make this information available to all of your clients.
Thank you!
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One out of five—that’s the latest CDC estimate ( http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5739a2.htm ) of how many people living with HIV in the United States are unaware of their HIV status. Stigma around HIV remains a barrier for HIV testing. National HIV Testing Day is an opportunity to reduce HIV testing stigma and promote testing. On behalf of AIDS.gov, thank you for helping us get the word out about this important day.
In addition to sending out voice and email mail messages to your clients, here are some other ways you can help promote National HIV Testing Day:
· Encourage your clients to get tested
Your clients can find out about testing facilities in your area in at least these three ways:
1. Call 1-800-CDC-Info (1-800-232-4636). This is the National hotline for the CDC. You or your clients can call anytime and someone will answer your questions and help you find a free or inexpensive testing center.
2. Visit http://www.HIVtest.org, the National HIV and STD Testing Resources web site from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Enter your zip code to find a testing center near you. You can also find a lot of accurate information about HIV and the testing process.
3. Text a nearby ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948). If you have a cell phone and use text messaging, you’ll get a text message back with a local testing center (normal text messaging charges apply).
· Share your HIV testing story
During June, our AIDS.gov blog will highlight several HIV testing story campaigns. We also welcome your stories (via blog comments) about what getting an HIV test meant to you and your clients.
· Promote an HIV testing story video widget
We’re developing a video widget with the CDC of HIV testing stories from different campaigns. Check back on AIDS.gov soon for the code to add the widget to your agency’s website, social network profiles, or blog.
· Add an HIV testing “Badge” to your web site, blog or social networking profile
Tell your clients, friends, colleagues, and family to find their local HIV testing sites by sending a text message with their ZIP code to “KNOWIT” (566948) or visiting www.HIVtest.org. Copy the code below to add a web badge to your website, social network profiles, or blog.
180x150 pixels
· Send an HIV testing e-card
Send your clients, friends, colleagues, and family a personalized e-card to remind them of the importance of National HIV Testing Day and knowing your HIV status. Check back on AIDS.gov soon for links to new e-cards!
· Use the “NHTD09” Twitter hashtag
If you’re tweeting about National HIV Testing Day events and information, please use the hashtag “#NHTD09”. Follow AIDS.gov on Twitter for other National HIV Testing Day updates!
· Learn & share info about the CDC’s Act against AIDS Leadership Initiative
The CDC has launched a new national domestic HIV campaign called “Act Against AIDS” that aims to reduce HIV incidence in the U.S. Visit the campaign site for videos, banner ads, fact sheets, and more.
Thank you for joining us in promoting National HIV Testing Day 2009. We appreciate your important work and look forward to future collaborations.
Best regards,
Miguel Gomez, AIDS.gov Director, and The AIDS.gov Team
Monday, June 1, 2009
DO NOT Kill the CHIP Bill
Will the Texas House kill the CHIP bill?
The Senate passed the CHIP buy-in bill on Sunday, but the House adjourned without voting on the legislation. The House will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Monday for the final day of the legislative session. Please call Speaker Straus and your Texas House member early on Monday and tell them:
"Do not kill the CHIP bill. We need a vote on the CHIP bill on Monday."
* Speaker Straus: 1.888.327.2086
* Find your legislator: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ <http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/>
Your calls to state leaders are making a difference. Today (Monday) is the very last day of the legislative session. Your calls got the CHIP bill passed in the Senate--now we need your help to get it passed in the House on the final day of the legislative session. Please call today, and get your friends and family to call too!
Don't let the clock run out on 80,000 children. Call now to Save CHIP!!
Barbara Best
Texas Executive Director
Children's Defense Fund
4500 Bissonnet, Suite 260
Bellaire, Texas 77401
p (713) 664-4080 f (713) 664-1975
e bbest@childrensdefense.org
www.childrensdefense.org <https://mail.childrensdefense.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.childrensdefense.org>
Step Forward for Children
The Senate passed the CHIP buy-in bill on Sunday, but the House adjourned without voting on the legislation. The House will reconvene at 10 a.m. on Monday for the final day of the legislative session. Please call Speaker Straus and your Texas House member early on Monday and tell them:
"Do not kill the CHIP bill. We need a vote on the CHIP bill on Monday."
* Speaker Straus: 1.888.327.2086
* Find your legislator: http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/ <http://www.fyi.legis.state.tx.us/>
Your calls to state leaders are making a difference. Today (Monday) is the very last day of the legislative session. Your calls got the CHIP bill passed in the Senate--now we need your help to get it passed in the House on the final day of the legislative session. Please call today, and get your friends and family to call too!
Don't let the clock run out on 80,000 children. Call now to Save CHIP!!
Barbara Best
Texas Executive Director
Children's Defense Fund
4500 Bissonnet, Suite 260
Bellaire, Texas 77401
p (713) 664-4080 f (713) 664-1975
e bbest@childrensdefense.org
www.childrensdefense.org <https://mail.childrensdefense.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.childrensdefense.org>
Step Forward for Children
Affodable Housing Drive
As America celebrates National Homeownership Month during June, the City of Houston and Houston HOPE Homes, are marking the event by hosting an Affordable Housing Drive on:Friday, June 5, 11 a.m to 3 p.m.,
in Martha Hermann Square, right in front of City Hall. FREE PUBLIC ADMISSION! Visit one-on-one with dozens of affordable homebuilders, lenders, and counseling agencies. Learn about downpayment assistance programs provided by the City of Houston's Housing Department.LEARN ABOUT:- Affordable New Homes- Houston HOPE Homes- Downpayment Assistance- First-time Homebuyers Information- How to Qualify for a Mortgage- Understanding your Credit ScoresSponsored by City of Houston, Houston HOPE Homes, LARA and GHBA.
FREE WORKSHOPS
The Church Without Walls
IS OFFERING
“FREE WORKSHOPS”
For Mothers with Children and Single Women in Transitional Shelter Homes
The Mosaic Women’s Ministry at the Church Without Walls cordially invites your facility or organization to participate in our 8th Annual Refreshing and Renewal Confabulation
The conference is “FREE” and will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Church Without Walls –Southwest Campus, 7500 Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, Texas 77083 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This conference will offer:
· Life Changing Workshops, Exciting Speakers, Warm Sister Fellowship, Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch, Free Clothing, Day Care provided and much more.
Please return the attached registration form by mail or fax and we will respond promptly. We welcome the attendance of facility Directors and/or Coordinators.
If you have any further questions, please respond by email to: renewedinnovations@sbcglobal.net or call 832-723-6708.
Patricia Burton-Porter,
Mosaic Women’s Ministry Coordinator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
REGISTRATION FORM
Free Workshop for Women and Children
Please reply by June 12, 2009
Return completed form to:
The Church Without Walls
5725 Queenston Blvd. ~ Houston, TX. 77084 or
fax to: 281-649-6850
Organization/Church
______________________________________________________
Name/Contact Person
______________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________
Contact No.____________________________________________
E-mail address: _________________________________________
Please Specify:
Total Number of Women_____ Total Number of Children________
No I/We cannot attend, but will donate $________to help support this event.
Make ALL checks payable to:
The Church Without Walls and specify: MWM Confab Event
IS OFFERING
“FREE WORKSHOPS”
For Mothers with Children and Single Women in Transitional Shelter Homes
The Mosaic Women’s Ministry at the Church Without Walls cordially invites your facility or organization to participate in our 8th Annual Refreshing and Renewal Confabulation
The conference is “FREE” and will be held Saturday, June 27, 2009 at The Church Without Walls –Southwest Campus, 7500 Eldridge Pkwy., Houston, Texas 77083 from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This conference will offer:
· Life Changing Workshops, Exciting Speakers, Warm Sister Fellowship, Complimentary Breakfast and Lunch, Free Clothing, Day Care provided and much more.
Please return the attached registration form by mail or fax and we will respond promptly. We welcome the attendance of facility Directors and/or Coordinators.
If you have any further questions, please respond by email to: renewedinnovations@sbcglobal.net or call 832-723-6708.
Patricia Burton-Porter,
Mosaic Women’s Ministry Coordinator
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
REGISTRATION FORM
Free Workshop for Women and Children
Please reply by June 12, 2009
Return completed form to:
The Church Without Walls
5725 Queenston Blvd. ~ Houston, TX. 77084 or
fax to: 281-649-6850
Organization/Church
______________________________________________________
Name/Contact Person
______________________________________________________
Address
______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip___________________________________________
Contact No.____________________________________________
E-mail address: _________________________________________
Please Specify:
Total Number of Women_____ Total Number of Children________
No I/We cannot attend, but will donate $________to help support this event.
Make ALL checks payable to:
The Church Without Walls and specify: MWM Confab Event
SAVE THIS DATE:
Texas Southern University Robert J. Terry Library
& Houston Area Urban League
present
The 4th Health & Social Justice Gathering
Featuring
Unnatural Causes-Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
A PBS Documentary
Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Time: 12 noon
Location: Texas Southern University
Student Life Center Room 207
3100 Cleburne Street
Please RSVP to:
landress@bridgingthehealthgap.com
& Houston Area Urban League
present
The 4th Health & Social Justice Gathering
Featuring
Unnatural Causes-Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
A PBS Documentary
Date: Thursday, June 11th, 2009
Time: 12 noon
Location: Texas Southern University
Student Life Center Room 207
3100 Cleburne Street
Please RSVP to:
landress@bridgingthehealthgap.com
Lunch Will be Provided for the First 100 that RSVP
Sponsored By
Brown Foundation, Inc.
TSU Urban Learning Center
TSU Robert J. Terry Library
Houston Area Urban League Health Initiatives
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
RSVP to:
landress@bridgingthehealthgap.com
Sponsored By
Brown Foundation, Inc.
TSU Urban Learning Center
TSU Robert J. Terry Library
Houston Area Urban League Health Initiatives
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Eli Lilly and Company
RSVP to:
landress@bridgingthehealthgap.com
Friday, May 29, 2009
Medication Assistance
Pfizer Inc. recently announced it will launch an innovative program to help eligible unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their health insurance to maintain access to their Pfizer medicines at no cost.
The program, called MAINTAIN (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need) is designed to help recently unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their insurance and who are taking Pfizer medicines to continue treatment at no cost for up to one year. The program will be open for enrollment through December 31, 2009 and applies to eligible Americans who have become unemployed since January 1, 2009.
Eligibility requirements of the MAINTAIN program include:
Loss of employment since January 1, 2009;
Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to unemployment and enrolling in the program;
Lack of prescription drug coverage; and
Can attest to financial hardship.
Patients who qualify will receive their Pfizer medicines at no cost for up to 12 months or until they become re-insured (whichever occurs first). Over 70 Pfizer primary care medicines will be available through the program.
To make it easy for people to apply, the program will be integrated into Pfizer’s existing family of patient assistance programs called Pfizer Helpful Answers®. All of Pfizer’s patient assistance programs, including the new program, can be reached by calling a single phone number (1-866-706-2400) or by visitingwww.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com.
Pfizer remains committed and eager to do its part for health reform and a sustainable economic recovery. Please let me know if you have any questions about this new access program or need additional information. Attached please find a program fact sheet and step by step enrollment guide for those whom you serve.
Best wishes during the summer and always – Melody Chatelle, advocacy consultant, Pfizer
The program, called MAINTAIN (Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need) is designed to help recently unemployed Americans and their families who have lost their insurance and who are taking Pfizer medicines to continue treatment at no cost for up to one year. The program will be open for enrollment through December 31, 2009 and applies to eligible Americans who have become unemployed since January 1, 2009.
Eligibility requirements of the MAINTAIN program include:
Loss of employment since January 1, 2009;
Prescribed and taking a Pfizer medicine for at least 3 months prior to unemployment and enrolling in the program;
Lack of prescription drug coverage; and
Can attest to financial hardship.
Patients who qualify will receive their Pfizer medicines at no cost for up to 12 months or until they become re-insured (whichever occurs first). Over 70 Pfizer primary care medicines will be available through the program.
To make it easy for people to apply, the program will be integrated into Pfizer’s existing family of patient assistance programs called Pfizer Helpful Answers®. All of Pfizer’s patient assistance programs, including the new program, can be reached by calling a single phone number (1-866-706-2400) or by visitingwww.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com.
Pfizer remains committed and eager to do its part for health reform and a sustainable economic recovery. Please let me know if you have any questions about this new access program or need additional information. Attached please find a program fact sheet and step by step enrollment guide for those whom you serve.
Best wishes during the summer and always – Melody Chatelle, advocacy consultant, Pfizer
Friday, May 22, 2009
HUD VASH
HUD VASH Information for CoCs
The information provided below was developed by the VA to provide additional information on the HUD VASH program to HUD’s local providers and Continuum's of Care.
HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD- VASH)
HUD-VASH is one program in the VA's homeless continuum of care. Veterans participants in the HUD-VASH Program must meet VA health care eligibility as defined by law and regulation (including enrollment in the VA health care system) and they must be homeless. The HUD- VASH program defines "homeless" by adopting the McKinney Act, Title 42, definition which is: an individual who lacks a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, or an individual who has a primary nighttime residence that is:
(a) A supervised publicly or privately-operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations, including welfare hotels, congregate shelters, and transitional housing for the mentally ill;
(b) An institution that provides a temporary residence for individuals intended to be institutionalized; or
(c) A public or private place not designed for, or ordinarily used as, a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.
A chronically homeless Veteran is a person who has been continuously homeless for 1 year or more, or has had at least four episodes of homelessness in the past 3 years.
The Targeted referral population for HUD-VASH includes chronically homeless Veterans and their dependents, homeless Veterans who usually present with mental health or substance use disorders, other homeless Veterans with diminished functional capacity and who need case management to obtain or sustain permanent housing. A period of sustained sobriety is not a prerequisite of the HUD-VASH Program.
The HUD-VASH Program referral sources include:
· Community source, including shelters, street outreach teams, members of the local continuum of care or community provider networks;
· The Health Care for Homeless Veterans Program;
· The Domiciliary or Residential Rehabilitation and Treatment Program;
· The Health Care for Re-Entry Veterans (HCRV) Program;
· The Grant & Per Diem Program;
· VA medical facility inpatient and outpatient programs;
· VA and community Emergency Services; and
· Community-based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).
Questions and or concerns related to HUD-VASH should be directed to Vince Kane at Vincent.Kane@VA.Gov or by calling 215-823-4035.
Ticket To Work: Region 6 teleconference
Region VI Teleconference
June 15, 2009
2:00 pm ET. 1:00 pm CT
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and CESSI, the Ticket to Work Program Manager for Recruitment and Outreach (PMRO), invite you to participate in a Ticket to Work Teleconference for beneficiaries, Employment Networks, Potential Employment Networks, SSA personnel, Vocational Rehabilitation staff, MIG staff, and all other interested TTW stakeholders to help understand the support available from SSA, and MAXIMUS, the Ticket to Work Operation Support Manager. The purpose of this teleconference is to provide an overview of the:
Updates on Ticket Express Activities and Where To Go Next
Successes from the Texas Ticket Express Events
Highlighting New Opportunities for State VR with Partnership Plus
The SSA Hiring Initiative
Highlighting Successes with EN Recruitment
Beneficiary Outreach Activities
Presenters: Dan O’Brien, Acting Associate Commissioner, OESP, SSA
Jim Hanophy, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Assistive &
Rehabilitative Services
Sallie Rhodes, CESSI Ticket to Work Program Specialist
Moderator: Isaac Huff, Service Provider Coordinator/Account Manager, CESSI
To participate in this Teleconference, please visit: www.cessi.net/ttw, click the banner which says register for the Region Six teleconference. If you require any assistive aides or services, please place the request at least five days prior to the teleconference, and if you have any questions, please email: Ihuff@cessi.net
If you would like more information on Ticket to Work please call Isaac Huff at: 703-448-6155x234, or visit www.cessi.net/ttw, www.yourtickettowork.com or www.ssa.gov/work.
This list is managed by the CESSI Division of Axiom Resource Management, the Program Manager for Recruitment & Outreach (PMRO) for Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program. If you need additional information or if you wish to subscribe or unsubscribe to this mailing list, please contact us at TickettoWork@cessi.net.
June 15, 2009
2:00 pm ET. 1:00 pm CT
The Social Security Administration (SSA) and CESSI, the Ticket to Work Program Manager for Recruitment and Outreach (PMRO), invite you to participate in a Ticket to Work Teleconference for beneficiaries, Employment Networks, Potential Employment Networks, SSA personnel, Vocational Rehabilitation staff, MIG staff, and all other interested TTW stakeholders to help understand the support available from SSA, and MAXIMUS, the Ticket to Work Operation Support Manager. The purpose of this teleconference is to provide an overview of the:
Updates on Ticket Express Activities and Where To Go Next
Successes from the Texas Ticket Express Events
Highlighting New Opportunities for State VR with Partnership Plus
The SSA Hiring Initiative
Highlighting Successes with EN Recruitment
Beneficiary Outreach Activities
Presenters: Dan O’Brien, Acting Associate Commissioner, OESP, SSA
Jim Hanophy, Assistant Commissioner, Department of Assistive &
Rehabilitative Services
Sallie Rhodes, CESSI Ticket to Work Program Specialist
Moderator: Isaac Huff, Service Provider Coordinator/Account Manager, CESSI
To participate in this Teleconference, please visit: www.cessi.net/ttw, click the banner which says register for the Region Six teleconference. If you require any assistive aides or services, please place the request at least five days prior to the teleconference, and if you have any questions, please email: Ihuff@cessi.net
If you would like more information on Ticket to Work please call Isaac Huff at: 703-448-6155x234, or visit www.cessi.net/ttw, www.yourtickettowork.com or www.ssa.gov/work.
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Mary's Miracles New Address
Mary's Miracles Outreach Program Inc.
has a new mailing address
P.O. Box 231812 Houston, TX 77223
Please make new changes in all Data Base Systems please thanks in advance.
We now accept men
Mary's Miracles Outreach Program Inc.
Paula Vaughn Executive Director
P.O. Box 231812 Houston, TX 77223
281-974-3383 Office
501(C)3 Tax Exempt Non-profit organization
web: www.marysmiraclesoutreach.com
Releasing One Knot At A Time!
Mary's Miracles Outreach Program Inc.
Paula Vaughn Executive Director
P.O. Box 231812 Houston, TX 77223
281-974-3383 Office
501(C)3 Tax Exempt Non-profit organization
web: www.marysmiraclesoutreach.com
Releasing One Knot At A Time!
Monday, May 18, 2009
Green Job Training Funds
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration (ETA) has announced its initial plans for awarding “green job training” funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Training and Employment Notice (TEN) 44-08 summarizes these plans. This document can be found at http://wdr.doleta.gov/directives/corr_doc.cfm?docn=2755
ETA draws your particular attention to the “Pathways out of Poverty” grants mentioned in TEN 44-08. Two separate applicant pools can compete for grants under this solicitation:
(1) Eligible national community-based and faith-based organizations with local networks; and
(2) Local partnerships that include community-based organizations, education and training institutions, business and labor organizations.
ETA draws your particular attention to the “Pathways out of Poverty” grants mentioned in TEN 44-08. Two separate applicant pools can compete for grants under this solicitation:
(1) Eligible national community-based and faith-based organizations with local networks; and
(2) Local partnerships that include community-based organizations, education and training institutions, business and labor organizations.
CHIP and Medicaid can now complete the application on line
Please go to http://www.chipmedicaid.com to see the latest developments. Clients can now apply online and print a PDF copy of their online application to use as a receipt. The client will receive their application in the mail for a signature in about 2 weeks. They will also receive a bar coded letter to use when they return their signed application and any missing information requested.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
VA Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI)
The VA Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) is inviting you to participate in the VA CFBCI quarterly conference call.
The next call is scheduled to be offered on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT); 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
The purpose of this call is to share new and helpful information to all interested individuals and FBCOs about activities they can participate in at the VA. This conference call is made possible through the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Teleconference System (VANTS). The purpose of this call is to share new and helpful information with our ListServ audience, provide an avenue for interactive discussion and inform FBCOs about activities for which they can participate.
Topics of Discussion:
1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. – Welcome/Discussion of the Future of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Mr. Stephen B. Dillard, Acting Director, VA CFBCI 1:20p.m. – 1:35 p.m. – Max Collier, VA CFBCI Faith-Based and Nonprofit Workshop in New Orleans
1:35-1:50- Open Forum and Closing Remarks Teleconference on VA Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The call-in number is:
(1-800-767-1750 access code 33419)
The next call is scheduled to be offered on Wednesday, May 20, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EDT); 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (PDT).
The purpose of this call is to share new and helpful information to all interested individuals and FBCOs about activities they can participate in at the VA. This conference call is made possible through the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs Network Teleconference System (VANTS). The purpose of this call is to share new and helpful information with our ListServ audience, provide an avenue for interactive discussion and inform FBCOs about activities for which they can participate.
Topics of Discussion:
1:00 p.m. – 1:20 p.m. – Welcome/Discussion of the Future of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Mr. Stephen B. Dillard, Acting Director, VA CFBCI 1:20p.m. – 1:35 p.m. – Max Collier, VA CFBCI Faith-Based and Nonprofit Workshop in New Orleans
1:35-1:50- Open Forum and Closing Remarks Teleconference on VA Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
The call-in number is:
(1-800-767-1750 access code 33419)
Thursday, May 14, 2009
FREE Workshop
There’s still time!!! Register Now!!! FREE Workshop
VA Faith-Based and Non-Profit Organizations Working Together to Serve Veterans
Please call Stephen Dillard on (202) 461-7604, Elona Williams (202) 461-7606, Max Collier (202) 461-7960 or 202-461-7689 or email VAFaithBasedCoordinator@va.gov
For additional information on the workshops please visit our website http//www1.va.gov/fbci under What's New.
VA Faith-Based and Non-Profit Organizations Working Together to Serve Veterans
Please call Stephen Dillard on (202) 461-7604, Elona Williams (202) 461-7606, Max Collier (202) 461-7960 or 202-461-7689 or email VAFaithBasedCoordinator@va.gov
For additional information on the workshops please visit our website http//www1.va.gov/fbci under What's New.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Information on Bed Bugs
WHAT ARE BED BUGS?
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on human blood. They are usually active at night when people are sleeping. Adult bed bugs have flat rusty-red-colored oval bodies. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed, they are big enough to be easily seen, but often hide in cracks in furniture, floors, or walls. When bed bugs feed, their bodies swell and become brighter red. They can live for several months without feeding on a host.
Follow this link to download flyer:
http://www.homelesshouston.org/images/hh/bed%20BUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGS.pdf
Bed bugs are small insects that feed on human blood. They are usually active at night when people are sleeping. Adult bed bugs have flat rusty-red-colored oval bodies. Adult bed bugs are about the size of an apple seed, they are big enough to be easily seen, but often hide in cracks in furniture, floors, or walls. When bed bugs feed, their bodies swell and become brighter red. They can live for several months without feeding on a host.
Follow this link to download flyer:
http://www.homelesshouston.org/images/hh/bed%20BUGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGS.pdf
Hogg Foundation RFP
The Hogg Foundation for Mental Health ( http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/index.html ) is accepting proposals from Texas-based 501(c)(3) organizations to develop and strengthen mental health services and supports for children and families in Houston/Harris County, with a focus on geographic areas of highest need.
A component of the foundation’s endowment, the Ima Hogg fund, is dedicated to mental health services for children, youth and their families in Houston/Harris County. For more than 30 years, the fund has supported prevention, early intervention and treatment for children, youth and their families in a variety of settings.
The foundation plans to invest up to $3 million a year in the next three years and intends to award multiple grants for one-, two- and three-year proposals. Proposals are due by 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Monday, June 22, 2009.
View the request for proposals and eligibility requirements online at http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/.
The foundation will host an informational teleconference for potential respondents at 10 a.m. CDT on May 21. Register for the call online by 1 p.m. CDT on May 20 to receive dial-in instructions.
Please forward this message to others who may be interested in this funding opportunity.
Since 1940, the foundation has worked to improve the mental health of all Texans through the support of effective mental health services, research, policy and public education. The foundation is part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin.
A component of the foundation’s endowment, the Ima Hogg fund, is dedicated to mental health services for children, youth and their families in Houston/Harris County. For more than 30 years, the fund has supported prevention, early intervention and treatment for children, youth and their families in a variety of settings.
The foundation plans to invest up to $3 million a year in the next three years and intends to award multiple grants for one-, two- and three-year proposals. Proposals are due by 1 p.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on Monday, June 22, 2009.
View the request for proposals and eligibility requirements online at http://www.hogg.utexas.edu/.
The foundation will host an informational teleconference for potential respondents at 10 a.m. CDT on May 21. Register for the call online by 1 p.m. CDT on May 20 to receive dial-in instructions.
Please forward this message to others who may be interested in this funding opportunity.
Since 1940, the foundation has worked to improve the mental health of all Texans through the support of effective mental health services, research, policy and public education. The foundation is part of the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin.
Monday, May 11, 2009
2nd Annual U.S. VETS 5K Fun Run/Walk
2nd Annual U.S. VETS 5K Fun Run/Walk
US Veterans Initiative is having our 2nd Annual 5k Race/Walk event. As the volunteer coordinator, I invite and welcome your participation either as a racer/walker or as a volunteer. Please pass this information on. Thank you and look forward to hearing from you.
The links are as follows:
EVENT LINK:
http://www.active.com/page/Event_Details.htm?event_id=1629780
VOLUNTEER LINK:
http://www.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=usvifunrun2009
For more information contact:
Joycelyn J. Rios, (US Army 77-87)
Coordinator, Women Veteran's ADVANCE Program
United States Veterans Initiative-Houston
email: jrios@usvetsinc.org
Main Line: (832) 203-1626
Direct Line: (832) 203-1626 Ext. 108
Fax: (832)-203-1630
Visit us at www.usvetsinc.org
" Serving those Who Served"
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Subject: TDHCA: Changes to Utility Allowance Regulations [MFC] [HTC]
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2009-44 on May 5, 2009, amending Treasury Regulation §1.42-10.
The Notice clarifies that the utility costs paid by a tenant based on actual consumption are included in a utility allowance. Utilities paid to or through the owner of the building based on an allocation method or RUBS are considered a mandatory fee and not included in the allowance.
Please see http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/pmcdocs/09-Memo-IRS2009-44.pdf and http://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/pmcomp/utility-allowance.htm for additional information.
Contact Stephanie Naquin at mailto:stephanie.naquin@tdhca.state.tx.us or by phone at (512) 657-5528 for more information.
Alert - Senate Passes HUD McKinney and Renter Protection Legislation
Legislation to reauthorize the McKinney-Vento Act housing programs administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) was passed out of the Senate today as an amendment to S. 896, the "Helping Families Save Their Homes Act." The amendment, authored by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) would codify the Continuum of Care process and consolidate three competitive HUD McKinney programs (Supportive Housing, Shelter Plus Care, and Section 8 Single Room Occupancy) into a single program with greater flexibility. The bill would also rename the Emergency Shelter Grant program as the Emergency Solutions Grant program and expand eligible activities to include short- and medium-term rental assistance, housing relocation assistance, and additional activities to prevent homelessness. Additionally, the bill creates new flexibility for nonprofits in rural areas and directs the Interagency Council on Homelessness to develop a national plan to end homelessness and work to eliminate laws and policies that criminalize homelessness. While the bill is not perfect, NLCHP believes that it represents an important step forward.In addition to Senator Reed's HUD McKinney amendment, S. 896 as passed by the Senate also included an important renter protection amendment offered by Senator John Kerry (D-MA). Senator Kerry's amendment would require that in any foreclosure made "on a federally-related mortgage loan or on any dwelling or residential real property after the date of enactment", tenants in such dwellings with bona-fide leases or tenancies would have the right to remain in the unit for the remainder of their lease and would have the right to 90 days notice prior to eviction. A recent review of state foreclosure laws by the National Law Center on Homelessness & Poverty and the National Low-Income Housing Coalition found that renter notification laws are uneven across states and in only a few states did tenancy survive foreclosure (a copy of the report, Without Just Cause, may be found here or http://www.nlchp.org/view_report.cfm?id=293). NLCHP supported both the Reed and Kerry amendments.The Senate passed its version of S. 896 by a vote of 94-5. A companion bill to S. 896 has already passed the House but lacks the tenant protection and McKinney reauthorization provisions. The next step in the process will be for the House and Senate to appoint a conference committee to address differences between the two bills. Once the conference committee has agreed to the language, the bill must be passed again by the full House and Senate and be signed by the President in order to become law. NLCHP will be sending out an additional alert once conferees have been chosen. Thanks to all who made calls or sent emails in support of the legislation. With your help, we can provide new resources and protections to vulnerable individuals and families.For more information, contact Laurel Weir @ lweir@nlchp.org
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
ACTION ALERT
***ACTION ALERT: SUPPORT NEEDED FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND AND T8 HOMELESS SERVICE FUNDING***
The House-Senate appropriations conference committee will determine funding for the Housing Trust Fund and the Homelessness Service Funding Initiative as early as TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 5!
CALLS OR FAXES TO CONFEREES’ OFFICES NEEDED BY 12:30 TODAY!
T8 (Big City Mayors’) HOMELESS INITIATIVE
House Appropriations put $1 million annually in Article 7 (TDHCA budget) and $8 million annually in Article 11 for homeless funding and Senate Appropriations put $25 million annually in Article 11 “wish list”. We need to encourage appropriations conferees to put the $25M Senate amount in Article 7. The legislative affairs offices of Dallas and San Antonio have been working hard to secure conferees’ support; we need final phone calls/faxes to conferees TODAY! This funding will be shared between the eight largest cities, with a percentage set aside for rural Texas.
HOUSING TRUST FUND (info from TxLIHIS)
The House has approved approx. $50 million over the biennium, plus $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list." The Senate has approved just a $5 million increase, plus $20 million in the "wish list." We need to encourage the conference committee to support the House appropriations, PLUS the $20 million in the wish list.
WE URGENTLY NEED CALLS/FAXES IN THE NEXT 2 to 3 HOURS – followup to other delegation members will be requested later this week.
House-Senate Appropriations Conference Committee
Senate Chair: Senator Steve Ogden (Brazos, Burleson, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Williamson)
Phone: 512-463-0105, or 512-463-0370 to speak to Senate Finance aide Laura Kolstad
Senator charged with Article 7 (Housing Trust Fund):Florence Shapiro(Collin, Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0108 (aide is Mike Kamerlander)
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
(Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Nueces)
Phone: 512-463-0120 (aide is Jerry Haddican)
Senator Royce West (Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0123 (aide is Tim Thetford)
Senator Tommy Williams (Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty,Montgomery, Orange)
Phone: 512-463-0104 (aide is Jason Baxter)
House Chair: Jim Pitts (Ellis, Hill)
Phone: 512-463-0516 (aide is Todd Kercheval)
Rep. charged with Article 7: Ruth Jones
McClendon (Bexar)
Phone: 512-463-0708 (aide is Janis Reinken)
Rep. Richard Raymond (Webb)
Phone: 512-463-0558 (aide is Jesus "Chuy" Gonzalez)
Rep. John Otto (Liberty, Montgomery, Polk)
Phone: 512-463-0570 (aide is Nikki Dawson)
Rep. John Zerwas (Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton)
Phone: 512-463-0657 (aide is Brad Westmoreland)
Action Items:
· If your Representative or Senator is on the conference committee, please call that member and encourage their support of the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to support the House appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, as well as the $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list," or at least $35 million per year in funding.
Talking Points for Callers:
· Introduce yourself and your organization
· Highlight that your organization serves the Senator’s/ Representative's constituents
· State that limited funding for Homeless Service Initiative and the Housing Trust Fund are in Article 7, but the bulk of needed funding is in Article 11.
· Homeless Service Initiative: Encourage the Senator’s/ Representative's support for moving the $25M in Senate Appropriations from Article 11 to Article 7 (there is currently $1M in the House version of Article 7, plus $8M in Article 11).
· Housing Trust Fund: Encourage support for the House appropriations bill's funding for the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to also support the $20 million from the Article 11 "wish list" that is in both the House and Senate versions.
· Thank the staffer for their time and for passing this message along to the Senator / Representative
The House-Senate appropriations conference committee will determine funding for the Housing Trust Fund and the Homelessness Service Funding Initiative as early as TODAY, TUESDAY, MAY 5!
CALLS OR FAXES TO CONFEREES’ OFFICES NEEDED BY 12:30 TODAY!
T8 (Big City Mayors’) HOMELESS INITIATIVE
House Appropriations put $1 million annually in Article 7 (TDHCA budget) and $8 million annually in Article 11 for homeless funding and Senate Appropriations put $25 million annually in Article 11 “wish list”. We need to encourage appropriations conferees to put the $25M Senate amount in Article 7. The legislative affairs offices of Dallas and San Antonio have been working hard to secure conferees’ support; we need final phone calls/faxes to conferees TODAY! This funding will be shared between the eight largest cities, with a percentage set aside for rural Texas.
HOUSING TRUST FUND (info from TxLIHIS)
The House has approved approx. $50 million over the biennium, plus $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list." The Senate has approved just a $5 million increase, plus $20 million in the "wish list." We need to encourage the conference committee to support the House appropriations, PLUS the $20 million in the wish list.
WE URGENTLY NEED CALLS/FAXES IN THE NEXT 2 to 3 HOURS – followup to other delegation members will be requested later this week.
House-Senate Appropriations Conference Committee
Senate Chair: Senator Steve Ogden (Brazos, Burleson, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Williamson)
Phone: 512-463-0105, or 512-463-0370 to speak to Senate Finance aide Laura Kolstad
Senator charged with Article 7 (Housing Trust Fund):Florence Shapiro(Collin, Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0108 (aide is Mike Kamerlander)
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa
(Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Nueces)
Phone: 512-463-0120 (aide is Jerry Haddican)
Senator Royce West (Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0123 (aide is Tim Thetford)
Senator Tommy Williams (Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty,Montgomery, Orange)
Phone: 512-463-0104 (aide is Jason Baxter)
House Chair: Jim Pitts (Ellis, Hill)
Phone: 512-463-0516 (aide is Todd Kercheval)
Rep. charged with Article 7: Ruth Jones
McClendon (Bexar)
Phone: 512-463-0708 (aide is Janis Reinken)
Rep. Richard Raymond (Webb)
Phone: 512-463-0558 (aide is Jesus "Chuy" Gonzalez)
Rep. John Otto (Liberty, Montgomery, Polk)
Phone: 512-463-0570 (aide is Nikki Dawson)
Rep. John Zerwas (Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton)
Phone: 512-463-0657 (aide is Brad Westmoreland)
Action Items:
· If your Representative or Senator is on the conference committee, please call that member and encourage their support of the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to support the House appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, as well as the $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list," or at least $35 million per year in funding.
Talking Points for Callers:
· Introduce yourself and your organization
· Highlight that your organization serves the Senator’s/ Representative's constituents
· State that limited funding for Homeless Service Initiative and the Housing Trust Fund are in Article 7, but the bulk of needed funding is in Article 11.
· Homeless Service Initiative: Encourage the Senator’s/ Representative's support for moving the $25M in Senate Appropriations from Article 11 to Article 7 (there is currently $1M in the House version of Article 7, plus $8M in Article 11).
· Housing Trust Fund: Encourage support for the House appropriations bill's funding for the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to also support the $20 million from the Article 11 "wish list" that is in both the House and Senate versions.
· Thank the staffer for their time and for passing this message along to the Senator / Representative
DOL-VETS Issues SGA for VWIP Grants:
Department of Labor-Veterans' Employment and Training Service (DOL-VETS) announces a grant competition under the Veterans' Workforce Investment Program (VWIP) for Program Year (PY) 2009, as authorized under Section 168 of the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. WIA section 168 authorizes the Department of Labor to make grants to meet the needs for workforce investment activities of veterans with service-connected disabilities, veterans who have significant barriers to employment, veterans who served on active duty in the armed forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, and recently separated veterans within 48 months of discharge (under conditions other than dishonorable). Veterans who received a "dishonorable'" discharge are ineligible for VWIP services. Priority of service for veterans in all Department of Labor funded training programs is established in 38 U.S.C. 4215.
VWIP grants are intended to address two objectives:
(a) To provide services to assist in reintegrating eligible veterans into meaningful employment within the labor force;
(b) to stimulate the development of effective service delivery systems that will address the complex employability problems facing eligible veterans.
DOL-VETS will award $6.9 million for PY 2009, and expects to fund up to 13 grants. Projects that support the President's commitment to ``Green Energy Jobs' and propose a clear strategy for training and employment in the renewable energy economy, are considered unique and innovative and will receive priority consideration. The full Solicitation for Grant Application is posted on http://www.grants.gov under U.S. Department of Labor/VETS. Applications submitted through http://www.grants.gov or hard copy will be accepted.
If you need to speak to a person concerning these grants, you may telephone Cassandra Mitchell at 202-693-4570 (not a toll-free number). If you have issues regarding access to the http://www.grants.gov Web site, you may telephone the Contact Center Phone at 1-800-518-4726.
Monday, May 4, 2009
FREE Event
PLEASE SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND FINDING THEIR VOICEWhere: Discovery Green Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Lawn
When: May 9, 6 pm
What: For the past six months, teenage parents working with Texans Together have been interviewing other young parents, educators, policy makers and advocates to discuss how to strengthen support for current young families and how to prevent unexpected teen pregnancy. The young parents speak candidly about their situation, challenge common stereotypes and discuss the personal impact of bad public policy in their own words.
Every 10 minutes a teenager gives birth in Texas and many young families fall through the cracks. They are 10 times more likely to live in poverty and children born to teenage parents may be among the most vulnerable children in our society. They are more likely to repeat grades, drop out of school, be abused as children and incarcerated as adults.
All interviews and filming were done by the young parents themselves, offering a unique perspective to a complex problem. With all the discussion around teenage pregnancy this films offers valuable insight from those who are impacted the most.
Featuring interviews with:
Young Parents from across the city;
Planned Parenthood's Teen Reach;
Susan Kellner, Spring Branch ISD President;
Suzii Paynter, Christian Life Commission;
Laura Guerra-Cardus, Childrens Defense Fund;
and many others.
Hip-Hop Artist Showcase begins at 6pm with performances from Rap-A-Lot Records and Fiyaworks Entertainment
***The music is aimed at a younger crowd so for those interested in only in the film, it is scheduled to show at 7:00.
This is a FREE outdoor event on a lawn, so consider bringing blankets or chairs. In the event of rain, the event will be canceled.
Lessen the Spread of Flu in the Home
(4/29/09)
(4/29/09)
Flu viruses are mainly spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with the flu. Germs can also be spread when a person touches something that has germs on it (e.g. a desk, phone, door knob) and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. When providing care to a person who is sick with the flu, be sure to protect yourself and others who are not sick by washing your hands often with soap and water and following these recommendations:
Implement social distancing at home
- Keep the sick person in a room separate from the common areas of the home and keep the door closed.
- Have the sick person use a separate bathroom if possible.
- This bathroom should be cleaned daily with a household disinfectant such as bleach. Have the sick person wear a surgical mask when in a common area of the home.
- Have only one person in the home take care of the sick person if possible.
Protect other persons in the home from becoming ill - Ensure all persons in the home thoroughly wash their hands with soap and warm water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer frequently. This is especially important for the sick person after coughing and/or sneezing.
- Use paper towels for drying hands after hand washing or assign each person in the home a separate cloth towel (e.g. have different colored towels for each person).
Protect yourself from becoming ill - Avoid close, face-to-face contact with the sick person.
- Remind the sick person to cover coughs and sneezes with tissues or by coughing into the inside of the elbow.
- When holding small children who are sick, place their chin on your shoulder so that they will not cough into your face.
- Throw away tissues and other disposable items used by the sick person in the trash. Wash your hands after touching used tissues and similar waste.
Good housekeeping helps everyone - Keep surfaces clean by wiping them down with a household disinfectant according to the directions on the product label.
- Linens, eating utensils, and dishes used by a sick person do not need to be cleaned separately, but should be washed with soap and water before being used by others in the home.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
"Understanding Grants
and the Grant Writing Process"
Workshop Topics:
• Is Your Organization Ready for Grant Funding?
• Private, Government, & Corporate Funding
• Where to Identify Funding Opportunities
• Writing Letters of Inquiry
• Interpreting RFPs and the review process
• Preparing a Grant Proposal
Also: “Tips and Rules of Thumb in Grantwriting”
Early Bird Registration - $69 per person.
Regular Registration - $79 per person.
On-site Registration - $99 per person
HOUSTON
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
MERIDIAN BUSINESS CENTER
11811 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77060
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
(EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2009)
and the Grant Writing Process"
Workshop Topics:
• Is Your Organization Ready for Grant Funding?
• Private, Government, & Corporate Funding
• Where to Identify Funding Opportunities
• Writing Letters of Inquiry
• Interpreting RFPs and the review process
• Preparing a Grant Proposal
Also: “Tips and Rules of Thumb in Grantwriting”
Early Bird Registration - $69 per person.
Regular Registration - $79 per person.
On-site Registration - $99 per person
HOUSTON
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
8:30am - 12:30pm
MERIDIAN BUSINESS CENTER
11811 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77060
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION
(EARLY-BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 8, 2009)
Saturday, May 2, 2009
City of Houston Municipal Court Amnesty Program
Program Runs From May 1st thru May 16th, 2009
Houston scofflaws who ignored parking tickets or traffic citations are getting a second chance.
Beginning Friday, Municipal Court judges will begin a 16-day amnesty program for those with outstanding warrants for traffic and parking tickets, as well as other citations for violation of city ordinances, that were delinquent as of Feb. 28.
There are a few rules for the May 1-16 amnesty program:
Those under the age of 17 must appear in court with a parent, guardian or managing conservator.
Only defendants named in the citation, or their attorneys, can make an appearance.
Those with delinquent parking citations will be allowed to pay the original citation amount, plus a 30-percent collection fee.
Defendants who come to the Municipal Courts to pay their fines, even those with warrants for failing to appear, will not be arrested, city officials said.
Fines can be paid in person at the Municipal Courts building at 1400 Lubbock, the Southeast and Westside police substations, and the court annex buildings in Clear Lake, Kingwood, and Acres Home.
Brought to you by the HoustonChronicle.com
For those homeless with outstanding cases and enrolled in a case managed program assisting you to exit homelessness, speak to your case manager on how you may access the Homeless Court Program.
For more information please call the Coalition for the Homeless, M-F between 8am-5pm @ 713.739.7514.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Wake Up, Check Up, MAN UP!
Save This Date!
For The Houston Department of Health and Human Services
Male Health & Wellness Expo
June 13, 2009
Saturday ● 10am – 6pm
George R. Brown Convention Center ● Exhibit Hall A
FREE Health Screenings ● Prevention and Wellness Information ● Consultations with Healthcare Providers ● Healthy Cooking Demonstrations ● Fitness Demonstrations ● Local Social Service Agencies ● Eligibility Screenings for Health Services ● Job Readiness ● GED Prep & Higher Education ● Massages
● Multilingual Staff Available
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FREE Prizes and Give-a-ways ● Video Game and Basketball Contests ● Live Sports Talk Radio and Media Broadcast Remotes ● Scheduled Appearances by Local Celebrities and
Professional Athletes
For The Houston Department of Health and Human Services
Male Health & Wellness Expo
June 13, 2009
Saturday ● 10am – 6pm
George R. Brown Convention Center ● Exhibit Hall A
FREE Health Screenings ● Prevention and Wellness Information ● Consultations with Healthcare Providers ● Healthy Cooking Demonstrations ● Fitness Demonstrations ● Local Social Service Agencies ● Eligibility Screenings for Health Services ● Job Readiness ● GED Prep & Higher Education ● Massages
● Multilingual Staff Available
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FREE Prizes and Give-a-ways ● Video Game and Basketball Contests ● Live Sports Talk Radio and Media Broadcast Remotes ● Scheduled Appearances by Local Celebrities and
Professional Athletes
For more information, please contact: Sopheak Pen 713-778-6505 sopeak.pen@cityofhouston.net
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Homeless Services Coordinating Council
Next Meeting
May 6, 2009
8:00 AM Networking
Meeting 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Beacon Day Center
@
Christ Church Cathedral
1212 Prairie
Houston, TX 77002
TOPIC:
2010 Census
Facilitator:
Preston Witt
Presenter:
Alexica Laye
@
Christ Church Cathedral
1212 Prairie
Houston, TX 77002
TOPIC:
2010 Census
Facilitator:
Preston Witt
Presenter:
Alexica Laye
Partnership Specialist
Parking is located in the Cathedral Church parking ramp on San Jacinto between Texas and Prairie. Meeting held in the Beacon Day Center, located directly below parking garage. Questions, call the Coalition for the Homeless @ (713) 739-7514
Parking is located in the Cathedral Church parking ramp on San Jacinto between Texas and Prairie. Meeting held in the Beacon Day Center, located directly below parking garage. Questions, call the Coalition for the Homeless @ (713) 739-7514
All About Grants
Texas Center for Grants Development
presents
All About Grants: Two-Day Institute
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd
Houston, Texas 77022-5618
The Two-Day Institute is designed to enhance your organization’s
capability to plan, coordinate and write successful grant proposals.
At a minimum, you will discover:
• New funding resources and how to find them
• Tools for program planning that funders require
• How to make your grant office work for you
• Where to locate local statistics fast
Fees: $225 (by May 2); $275 (after May 2) includes lunch both days, handbook of materials and full-year subscription to the GrantQuest.
Access http://wms.hcde-texas.org to register online via HCDE’s secure payment system. Call Martha Silva-Froude at 713-696-1393 for more information.
presents
All About Grants: Two-Day Institute
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Harris County Department of Education
6300 Irvington Blvd
Houston, Texas 77022-5618
The Two-Day Institute is designed to enhance your organization’s
capability to plan, coordinate and write successful grant proposals.
At a minimum, you will discover:
• New funding resources and how to find them
• Tools for program planning that funders require
• How to make your grant office work for you
• Where to locate local statistics fast
Fees: $225 (by May 2); $275 (after May 2) includes lunch both days, handbook of materials and full-year subscription to the GrantQuest.
Access http://wms.hcde-texas.org to register online via HCDE’s secure payment system. Call Martha Silva-Froude at 713-696-1393 for more information.
Voice Broadcast Message to all Houston Community Voice Mail Users
Hello.
Here’s an important public health message from Community Voice Mail and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC). This is a long message, but it contains a lot of good information to help you stay healthy.
You may have heard about the recent outbreak of swine flu virus infection in some parts of the country. As of April 29, 91 total cases of swine flu have been confirmed in 10 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio and Texas. Because this flu is potentially dangerous, we want you to know more about it.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. If you live in areas where swine flu cases have been identified and become ill with flu-like symptoms, you may want to contact a health care provider, particularly if you’re worried about your symptoms. If you or your children are ill and experience more severe symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Like the seasonal flu, human-to-human swine flu can be spread in two main ways: through the coughing or sneezing of infected people, or by touching an object contaminated with swine flu virus and then touching your mouth, nose or possibly eyes. Swine flu viruses are not transmitted by food. You cannot get swine flu from eating pork products.
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. However, there are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like flu.
Take these steps to protect your health:
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
· Avoid close contact with sick people.
· If you get sick with flu, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
For more information on Swine Flu or any health question, call the CDC 24 hours a day at 1-800-CDC-INFO… or 1-800-232-4636.
This information went out to all 1,841 Houston Community Voice Mail users and their 91 host agencies. Please share this information with all your friends, coworkers and clients. We will send more messages as information changes.
Here’s an important public health message from Community Voice Mail and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC). This is a long message, but it contains a lot of good information to help you stay healthy.
You may have heard about the recent outbreak of swine flu virus infection in some parts of the country. As of April 29, 91 total cases of swine flu have been confirmed in 10 states: Arizona, California, Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New York, Ohio and Texas. Because this flu is potentially dangerous, we want you to know more about it.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. If you live in areas where swine flu cases have been identified and become ill with flu-like symptoms, you may want to contact a health care provider, particularly if you’re worried about your symptoms. If you or your children are ill and experience more severe symptoms, seek emergency medical care.
Like the seasonal flu, human-to-human swine flu can be spread in two main ways: through the coughing or sneezing of infected people, or by touching an object contaminated with swine flu virus and then touching your mouth, nose or possibly eyes. Swine flu viruses are not transmitted by food. You cannot get swine flu from eating pork products.
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. However, there are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like flu.
Take these steps to protect your health:
· Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
· Avoid close contact with sick people.
· If you get sick with flu, the CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
For more information on Swine Flu or any health question, call the CDC 24 hours a day at 1-800-CDC-INFO… or 1-800-232-4636.
This information went out to all 1,841 Houston Community Voice Mail users and their 91 host agencies. Please share this information with all your friends, coworkers and clients. We will send more messages as information changes.
***ACTION ALERT:
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND***
The House-Senate appropriations conference committee will determine funding for the Housing Trust Fund this TUESDAY, MAY 5!
THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE COULD DRAMATICALLY INCREASE FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND FOR INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
But in order to make it happen, we need you to take action!
The House has approved appx. $50 million over the biennium, plus $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list." The Senate has approved just a $5 million increase, plus $20 million in the "wish list." We need to encourage the conference committee to support the House appropriations, PLUS the $20 million in the wish list.
Action Items:
· If your Representative or Senator is on the conference committee, please call that member and encourage their support of the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to support the House appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, as well as the $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list," or at least $35 million per year in funding.
Talking Points for Callers:
· Introduce yourself and your organization
· Highlight that your organization serves the Senator’s/ Representative's constituents
· State that funding for the Housing Trust Fund is in Article 7.
· Encourage the Senator’s/ Representative's support of the House appropriations bill's funding for the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to also support the $20 million from the Article 11 "wish list" that is in both the House and Senate versions.
· Thank the staffer for their time and for passing this message along to the Senator / Representative
House-Senate Appropriations Conference Committee
Senate Chair: Senator Steve Ogden (Brazos, Burleson, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Williamson)
Phone: 512-463-0105, or 512-463-0370 to speak to Senate Finance aide Laura Kolstad
Senator charged with Article 7 (Housing Trust Fund): Florence Shapiro (Collin, Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0108 (aide is Mike Kamerlander)
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Nueces)
Phone: 512-463-0120 (aide is Jerry Haddican)
Senator Royce West (Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0123 (aide is Tim Thetford)
Senator Tommy Williams (Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange)
Phone: 512-463-0104 (aide is Jason Baxter)
House Chair: Jim Pitts (Ellis, Hill)
Phone: 512-463-0516 (aide is Todd Kercheval)
Rep. charged with Article 7: Ruth Jones McClendon (Bexar)
Phone: 512-463-0708 (aide is Janis Reinken)
Rep. Richard Raymond (Webb)
Phone: 512-463-0558 (aide is Jesus "Chuy" Gonzalez)
Rep. John Otto (Liberty, Montgomery, Polk)
Phone: 512-463-0570 (aide is Nikki Dawson)
Rep. John Zerwas (Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton)
Phone: 512-463-0657 (aide is Brad Westmoreland)
For more information, you may also contact Kristin Carlisle at 512-477-8910 x4 or at kristin@texashousing.org.
SUPPORT NEEDED FOR THE HOUSING TRUST FUND***
The House-Senate appropriations conference committee will determine funding for the Housing Trust Fund this TUESDAY, MAY 5!
THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE COULD DRAMATICALLY INCREASE FUNDING FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR VERY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES AND FOR INNOVATIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, THE ELDERLY AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
But in order to make it happen, we need you to take action!
The House has approved appx. $50 million over the biennium, plus $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list." The Senate has approved just a $5 million increase, plus $20 million in the "wish list." We need to encourage the conference committee to support the House appropriations, PLUS the $20 million in the wish list.
Action Items:
· If your Representative or Senator is on the conference committee, please call that member and encourage their support of the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to support the House appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund, as well as the $20 million in the Article 11 "wish list," or at least $35 million per year in funding.
Talking Points for Callers:
· Introduce yourself and your organization
· Highlight that your organization serves the Senator’s/ Representative's constituents
· State that funding for the Housing Trust Fund is in Article 7.
· Encourage the Senator’s/ Representative's support of the House appropriations bill's funding for the Housing Trust Fund. Ask them to also support the $20 million from the Article 11 "wish list" that is in both the House and Senate versions.
· Thank the staffer for their time and for passing this message along to the Senator / Representative
House-Senate Appropriations Conference Committee
Senate Chair: Senator Steve Ogden (Brazos, Burleson, Freestone, Grimes, Houston, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Robertson, Trinity, Walker, Williamson)
Phone: 512-463-0105, or 512-463-0370 to speak to Senate Finance aide Laura Kolstad
Senator charged with Article 7 (Housing Trust Fund): Florence Shapiro (Collin, Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0108 (aide is Mike Kamerlander)
Senator Juan "Chuy" Hinojosa (Brooks, Hidalgo, Jim Wells, Nueces)
Phone: 512-463-0120 (aide is Jerry Haddican)
Senator Royce West (Dallas)
Phone: 512-463-0123 (aide is Tim Thetford)
Senator Tommy Williams (Chambers, Harris, Jefferson, Liberty, Montgomery, Orange)
Phone: 512-463-0104 (aide is Jason Baxter)
House Chair: Jim Pitts (Ellis, Hill)
Phone: 512-463-0516 (aide is Todd Kercheval)
Rep. charged with Article 7: Ruth Jones McClendon (Bexar)
Phone: 512-463-0708 (aide is Janis Reinken)
Rep. Richard Raymond (Webb)
Phone: 512-463-0558 (aide is Jesus "Chuy" Gonzalez)
Rep. John Otto (Liberty, Montgomery, Polk)
Phone: 512-463-0570 (aide is Nikki Dawson)
Rep. John Zerwas (Fort Bend, Waller, Wharton)
Phone: 512-463-0657 (aide is Brad Westmoreland)
For more information, you may also contact Kristin Carlisle at 512-477-8910 x4 or at kristin@texashousing.org.
New Guidence from the CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
– New Guidance 04-29-2009Interim Guidance—
Children and Pregnant Women who may be Infected with Swine-Origin Influenza Virus:
Considerations for Clinicians
Today CDC issued new interim guidance for clinicians on how to care for children and pregnant women who may be infected with a new influenza virus of swine origin that is spreading in the U.S. and internationally. Children and pregnant women are two groups of people who are at high risk of serious complications from seasonal influenza.
New Interim Clinical Guidance for the Treatment of Children
Little is currently known about how swine-origin influenza viruses (S-OIV) may affect children. However, we know from seasonal influenza and past pandemics that young children, especially those younger than 5 years of age and children who have high risk medical conditions, are at increased risk of influenza-related complications. Illnesses caused by influenza virus infection are difficult to distinguish from illnesses caused by other respiratory pathogens based on symptoms alone. Young children are less likely to have typical influenza symptoms (e.g., fever and cough) and infants may present to medical care with fever and lethargy, and may not have cough or other respiratory symptoms or signs.
The new interim guidance for clinicians on the prevention and treatment of swine influenza in young children is available at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/childrentreatment.htm
New Interim Clinical Guidance for the Treatment of Pregnant Women
Evidence that influenza can be more severe in pregnant women comes from observations during previous pandemics and from studies among pregnant women who had seasonal influenza. An excess of influenza-associated deaths among pregnant women were reported during the pandemics of 1918–1919 and 1957–1958. Adverse pregnancy outcomes have been reported following previous influenza pandemics, with increased rates of spontaneous abortion and preterm birth reported, especially among women with pneumonia. Case reports and several epidemiologic studies conducted during interpandemic periods also indicate that pregnancy increases the risk for influenza complications for the mother and might increase the risk for adverse perinatal outcomes or delivery complications.
The new interim guidance for clinicians for the treatment of influenza in pregnant women is available at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/clinician_pregnant.htm
Background
Human infections with the newly identified S-OIV that is spreading among humans were first identified in April 2009 with cases in the United States and Mexico. The epidemiology and clinical presentations of these infections are currently under investigation. There are insufficient data available at this point to determine who is at higher risk for complications of S-OIV infection. However because pregnant women and children are known to be at higher risk for complications during seasonal influenza complications and during prior pandemics, it is reasonable to assume that these groups of people may be at higher risk for complications from infection with this new virus.
Additional Information
For additional information about the current influenza outbreak, see:http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ For additional information about CDC’s investigation of the current H1N1 outbreak, see http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm
This information is also available by calling 1-800-CDC-INFO.
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