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This is a local activity for children who love to decorate treats especially Halloween treats. This activity will be a cultural experience for kids because not all cultures in the world know halloween.

Date and time: Sunday, October 20 · 11am - 1pm

Location:8521 Brier Creek Parkway #103 Raleigh, NC 27617 United States

Cost: $10

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Halloween Treat Dip & Decorate Extravaganza for Kids

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Join us for a spooktacular Halloween event where kids can dip, decorate, and indulge in all kinds of tasty treats!

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This is a local activity or event that supports families and their kids in North Carolina. It is a workshop for kids that love to make masks.

This activity will be a learning experience.

Date and time: Tuesday, October 8 · 6 - 7pm

Location: 110 Oakwood Drive Suite 450 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 United States

Cost: $18

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Join us for some fun at our next Creative Kids Group where kids will learn how to make their own masks, and learning about the history of mask making with spooky season. This group will be facilitated Registired Art Therapist (ATR) and mental health counselor Lindsay Jordan LCMHC. This workshop is appropiate for ages 5-10 years old. No artistic talent is required, beginner friendly.
Masks optional

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Eventbrite - Lindsay Jordan presents Creative Kids Group -Mask Making Workshop - Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at B Balanced Counseling & Wellness, Winston-Salem, NC. Find event and ticket information.

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This is a local resource that provide information about special needs children. They have many services that support families and their kids such as summer camps.

Contact a Resource Specialist

1-800-852-0042

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Contact Us | Family Support Network of North Carolina

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This is a local website focus on providing information about children with disabilities.

Phone: 919-782-4632

Headquarters:

353 E Six Forks Rd. Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27609

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The Arc of North Carolina is just one of many important disability organizations across the state. These resources may be valuable to you and your family.

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This is a web resource that help low-income families who struggle with poverty and have financial problems.

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Author: CommonBond Communities

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, people have fallen into poverty-the biggest jump in a single year since the government began tracking poverty 60 years ago. It's easy to think about poverty as a national crisis that is bigger than you, but there are actually lots of things you can do to influence this systemic problem right in your own community. CommonBond works to help fight poverty through housing in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, and Iowa, and we've outlined some examples of how you can help fight poverty in your community .

How to Help Poverty Issues in Your Community

1. Challenge ideas and assumptions

Whether you have preconceived notions about poverty within your community, or as a concept in general, it's important to challenge those assumptions so you aren't unintentionally spreading harmful biases. One common misconception, for example, is that people experiencing homelessness choose not to work. This misconception is incredibly harmful because it negates the many uncontrollable and systemic conditions that can cause housing instability or poverty. In reality, there are many factors people have to deal with that make it hard to find employment, including loss of affordable housing , inequitable access to training and tools, and mental illness.

If you recognize this myth, be sure to challenge it. Want to go a step further with how to help the poor and fight poverty in your community? Learn about the specific poverty issues your town or city faces; this will educate you on matters and enable you to apply context and critical thinking while pushing back against assumptions and myths.

2. Create awareness/get informed

Poverty is in every community, so it's important to know where the issues lie within your own. Get informed about the resources that are already available and those that are still needed. There are local groups doing this work that could use your help-you can then do your part in getting the word out and listening to these community experts about where you can be helpful in fighting poverty in your community. A great resource in Minneapolis, for example, is the Twin Cities Mutual Aid Map . This map shows a myriad of organizations and mutual aid efforts around the Twin Cities area that are accepting donations or other resources.

3. Donate funds and time & find volunteer opportunities

One of the most straightforward ways to help fight poverty in your community is to donate funds to organizations whose mission it is to end these economic disparities. No amount of money is too small or too large. As these donations add up, organizations can put the funds toward fixing housing inequalities, education gaps, food insecurities and more.

Another helpful option is to p artner with local organizations that help the community by donating time. Whether it's helping out in a food kitchen or working with children after school to get their homework done, there are ways that don't require money that can still make an impact. We've created a volunteer list that you can join to support our work, whether you're in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or Iowa.

Fighting Poverty in Your Community is as Simple as Donating a Few Dollars.

4. Make kits or fundraise for those experiencing homelessness in your neighborhood

In addition to donating time, you can also reach out to local organizational leaders to see what specifically folks who are experiencing poverty in their communities need. To ensure your have the most impact, listen to these community experts. Be sure to donate items that are specifically being asked for, not just what you have in your pantry! Use that info to create meal kits or baskets full of food or house cleaning products that will keep people stocked up on essentials for a while, and give it to local organizations and community experts to distribute.

Another option is to hold fundraisers. How about fighting poverty in your community by throwing a pizza party where the proceeds go to local shelters or other organizations that provide critical services? Get bigger local businesses to donate services for a silent auction. Doing fundraisers like this can be a fun way to bring people together for an important cause.

5. Attend demonstrations or rallies to increase awareness

Another way to create and increase awareness and help fight poverty in your community is to attend events like demonstrations and rallies. These may be block parties or parades or any other kind of peaceful event that will grab the community's attention and turn it toward fighting against systemic poverty. There are organizations that regularly hold events that both raise awareness, as well as stand in solidarity with those affected by poverty-and by joining their work, you may learn how to be a better advocate.

6. Create jobs

If you own a business or an organization in the community, look for areas you could use some help with. Many people living in poverty may not have had access to higher education or specialty certifications, but that doesn't mean they don't have skills to contribute. Identifying areas of opportunities within your business or organization, expanding your recruiting pool, and paying a living wage is one way to make a change to help neighbors living in poverty in your community.

7. Provide paid leave and paid sick days

If you're a business owner within your community, offer paid leave and paid sick days. Although it's an investment for you, taking a day off every now and then without pay can seriously hurt some of your employees, especially if they're under the poverty line. Your employees are going to get sick from time to time-let them rest easy by offering paid sick leave. For staff who are earning under the area median income, consider offering stipends for childcare, or even consider an on-site childcare option to create an environment where working families don't have to choose between income and childcare.

CommonBond Can Help

Poverty affects more people than you think, and as you now know, there are many ways to help fight poverty in your community. Serving your community by donating time or money is a valuable way to get involved. Our team at CommonBond wants to help you in your fight, whether you're in Minneapolis, Milwaukee, or Iowa.
Donate Today!

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7 Ways You Can Help Fight Poverty in Your Community

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Want to learn how to help fight poverty within your community? From donating, to volunteering, to raising awareness, contact CommonBond and get started today.

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This is a web resource that help parents learn about diversity and how it impacts children and their families.

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These tools are designed to help schools work with parents from diverse cultures to support the family's engagement in their child's education. Tools are provided to help parents support their child's academic performance, become more informed decision makers about their child's education, and improve home-school communication and partnership.

Information Handouts

Keys to Success in the Family-School Partnership
As a parent, you are your child's first and most important teacher. When your child enters school, you and the school become partners in what you both hope will be the successful development and education of your child. Years of research show that the more families are actively involved in the education of their children, the more successful the child will be in school and in life. This handout will give you some tips for creating a positive and productive partnership.

( Hmong Version )

( Somali Version )

( Spanish Version )

Tools for Parents

School Record Keeping Folders
To Order:
Call PACER Center: 952-838-9000

Publication Code: MPC-6

Price: $10 each | 10+ copies $8 each

To advocate effectively for your child (speak up on his or her behalf), and make good decisions about your child's education, you need to have important information from the school. School records, such as test scores, report cards, or behavior reports, all contain information for making educational decisions. Keeping track of school paperwork is an important part of parent involvement.

Being organized will make it easier for you to use the information to keep track of your child's progress in school, and this School Record Keeping Folder is a practical way to do that. Each tabbed folder also has tips for gathering and using the information in that section to help your child to be successful in school.
Folders included in the set:

Important School Information

School Meetings About My Child

Home and School Communication

Report Cards and Test Reports

Other Important Records

Schoolwork Samples and Awards

Available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali

Special Education School Record Keeping Folders
To Order:
Call PACER Center: 952-838-9000

Publication Code: PHP-a5

Price: $10 each | 10+ copies $8 each

Special education records contain important information for making educational decisions. Parents should keep copies of the records and use them for educational planning with the school.

Parent involvement matters: Parents want their children to learn, have friends, and be happy in school. Research has shown that when parents are involved in their child's education, students are more likely to:

Show positive attitudes toward school

Attend school regularly

Earn higher grades and test scores

Graduate and continue their education after high school

Folders included in the set:

Current Special Education Program

Home and School Communication

Current School Evaluation Report

Report Cards and Test Reports

Other Important Records

Schoolwork Samples and Awards

Available in English

IEP Meeting Parent Tip Card

Laminated cards with questions to ask during your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, as well as questions to ask about the IEP process. 2014. (See Translations pages for Hmong, Spanish, and Somali.)

Available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali
To Order:
Call PACER Center: 952-838-9000

Publication Code: PHP-a45

Price: $0.25 each | 100+ copies $0.20 each

One free copy available to Minnesota parents or guardians of children with disabilities and to Minnesota young adults (age 14 and older) with disabilities.

Family Fun Reading Activity Cards

These activity cards help your child develop literacy skills that are important for reading and learning success. You can do these fun skill-builders at home, in your neighborhood, and on the go! For children in grades K-3.

Available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali
To Order:
Call PACER Center: 952-838-9000

Publication Code: PHP-a43

Price: $4 each | 10+ copies $2.50 each | 100+ copies $2.00 each

One free copy available to Minnesota parents or guardians of children with disabilities and to Minnesota young adults (age 14 and older) with disabilities.

Family Fun Math Activity Cards

These activity cards help your child develop math skills that are important for learning success. You can do these fun skill-builders at home, in your neighborhood, and on the go! For children in grades K-3.

Available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali
To Order:
Call PACER Center: 952-838-9000

Publication Code: PHP-a46

Price: $4 each | 10+ copies $2.50 each | 100+ copies $2.00 each

One free copy available to Minnesota parents or guardians of children with disabilities and to Minnesota young adults (age 14 and older) with disabilities.

Training Videos
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Parents answering questions about the importance of school involvement, how to be involved in your child's education, wishes, barriers, and tips.

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Resources for Parents from Diverse Cultures - Working with Culturally Diverse Families

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These tools are designed to help schools work with parents from diverse cultures to support the family's engagement in their child's education. Tools are provided to help parents support their child's academic performance, become more informed decision makers about their child's education, and improve home-school communication and partnership.