Family Bridge Coalition Update: NEW TOOL from Greater Longview United Way

LET'S GET CONNECTED

Get Connected is an exciting website bringing community volunteer opportunities, activities, and events to one location. It engages individuals looking to become more involved and make a difference in their community, with a wide variety of organizations and the opportunities they have available. And, this site allows local agencies and organizations to list their needs and happenings in one convenient place.

The site is free, user friendly, and will provide instant communication with an entire community of volunteers.

Get Connected is a collaborative effort of Lift Johnstown and the United Way of the Laurel Highlands, with financial sponsorship from the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies and the United Way.

Browse the site to learn more about local agencies, events, and to sign up for volunteer needs.  It is a fantastic, easy-to-use resource for the Family Bridge Coalition.

Visit the site here: http://uwlaurel.galaxydigital.com/.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Should you be interested or know of someone who is interested in learning about becoming a sponsor please contact Aliceson Howell, Greater Longview United Way.

TRAINING

A training will be held Thursday, 6/5 from 10:00 to 11:00A at the Longview Public Library.

From Aliceson Howell, Greater Longview United Way:

"The Greater Longview United Way will be presenting a webinar training to introduce us all to the new volunteer database, "Get Connected". This site will allow agencies to post volunteer opportunities as well as events and ongoing donation needs while welcoming individual volunteers and teams to sign in and connect with the activities. The site is free, user friendly, and will provide instant communication with an entire community of volunteers.

Join us at the training session on Thursday, June 5th at 10am at the Library.”

When: Thursday, June 5th at 10-11am

Where: Longview Public Library Moeschle Room

Who: Greater Longview United Way

School Supplies Available: August 15th. Spread the Word

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Do Children in Gregg County Need our Support to be Ready for Kindergarten?

The Family Bridge Coalition is using the data from several sources to determine the need for school readiness in young children. This brochure and the following reports explains the findings and the overwhelming need to focus on our children.

• Click here for the 2012-13 Gregg County Snapshot

• Click here for the 2012-13 Gregg County Community Profile Report

If you would like more information, have questions, or want to join our important cause, contact us.

 

Google For Nonprofits

Check out this website for Guides, Video Tutorials, and more.

http://www.google.com/nonprofits/learning/index.html

Hit the ground running with easy-to-follow educational materials.

Whether you’re a product DIY-er or need some extra help, you’ll find learning materials for Google products to help you make the most of each product for your organization.

Guides for Gmail, Calendar, Drive: 

Figure out which services you’ll want to use for your organization from Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Groups, Google Drive and more.

http://www.google.com/nonprofits/learning/getting-started.html#tab1

YouTube for Nonprofits:

http://www.google.com/nonprofits/learning/getting-started.html#tab3 

Connect and Create your Google+ page

Family Bridge has a Google + Page!  Click here to view and join.

Google provides you with a comprehensive resource to help grow your audience on Google+. Your nonprofit has a story to tell. Connecting that narrative to an audience of passionate people with shared interests is what Google+ is all about.

Every nonprofit organization, large or small, has unique needs. We hope this guide will help you set up and activate your organization's G+ page, share high-quality content, grow your audience, and get the most out of Google+. 

Read the Best Practices for Nonprofits Booklet

Start a Hangout!?!

Nothing beats having a live, dynamic gathering around a topic that your organization works on or cares about. Let your followers know when you'll be hanging out and what topic you want to discuss. You can also use hangouts to those internal working meetings with people in various locations or with donors from all over the world. Learn more about Hangouts with Google+ Pages.

Strategic Planning Team Update

Hello Strategic Planning Team:

Thank you TONS for all of your help so far in this process, and for your enthusiasm and willingness to help in the future. I have to say that personally this has really been a great learning experience working with such knowledgeable people and that is invaluable!

Most of you were able to make the meeting last night with Armando (UCLA Technical Assistance) and Francesca (HHSC). I’ve tried to compile my scattered notes so we could figure out a game plan together. They are attached. Please correct anything that I’ve misunderstood, and please offer any and all suggestions to the entire group. You can also find the HHSC guidance document, the 5.7.2014 strategic plan outline, and EDI reports by going to https://sites.google.com/site/familybridgecoalition/.

In addition to suggestions, please let me know the best method of communication for the group – virtual meetings, conference calls, face-to-face, whatever is best. I know how busy everyone is, but continuous communication is key to ensure we all remain on the same page.

Lots of info! Let me know if you have any questions. Also, Armando and Francesca have been CC’d on this email in case you would like to contact them directly.

Megan