Newsletter 5/26/2022

OST Munch and Mingle, Funding Opportunities and More!

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View this email in your browser The DAA Collective newsletter keeps Denver's afterschool community connected to professional learning and networking opportunities. Learn more about us. Dear OST Community, As we all attempt to cope with the recent mass shooting in Buffalo and the 27th school shooting this country has experienced this year, locally we are seeing an increase of young people who are experiencing various forms of violence, most often in silence until someone loses a life.  In processing this collective grief, anger, fear and sadness, know that we are with you. The children we care for personally and in our work need our love and advocacy more than ever. Please prioritize the mental health of yourselves, staff, and your families as you offer the space to be human and process in our own unique ways. With love and compassion, DAA Team   The following are a few of many resources you can access for support: How to talk to children about shootings: an age-by-age guide Colorado Crisis Services: 844-493-8255/ text TALK to 38255 Safe 2 Tell: 877-542-7233 National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255 The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386/ text START to 678678 We Munched and We Mingled! Thank you to everyone that came out to Junction Food and Drink on Friday, May 20th to Munch and Mingle! The cold didn't deter us from having a great time connecting with each other over some delicious snacks! There will be more fun events to come- stay tuned! Get Summer Ready: Update Your Program in the Youth Program Locator Today! Summer is right around the corner! Is your program listed on the Youth Program Locator? If not, be sure to update your Program Schedule in DAAconnect to be listed on the Youth Program Locator. Additionally, it is also a  great time to list your Fall programs, as parents are looking on the Youth Program Locator for afterschool activities. If you need assistance, please contact us at: daaconnect@denvergov.org.   Do you have any partner organizations or know of any other providers offering services or resources for families in Denver? If so, we’d love to include their listing on the Youth Program Locator as well. Even if an organization is not a direct-service provider, they can still be included to help families searching for resources. Examples include parenting classes, food assistance, suicide prevention, etc. Please let us know and we will reach out to the organization!   DAAconnect training material is posted in the HELP CENTER in DAAconnect. Our DAAconnect team is always happy to help if you need assistance or additional support in the system. Please reach out if we can help: daaconnect@denvergov.org. The DAACollective is on Social Media!! FOLLOW US on Facebook and Instagram!! @daacollective Mile High United Way's 2022 Social Justice Fund Application is Open Mile High United Way’s Social Justice Fund was created to support work that increases the engagement, power, and influence of BIPOC community members marginalized by systems. The application is due online by June 10, 2022 at 5pm. For more information about the application process, click HERE. Help Elevate Youth Voice! Share This Exciting Survey With Youth in Your Network! Every Hour Counts is looking for feedback from young people (age 12-19) to help shape the future of afterschool programming. Youth voice matters! Share the survey with young people you know! We’re delighted that young people designed this survey and Every Hour Counts, Youthprise, and the Mott Foundation are helping to create space with young people to hear directly from youth about the potential for afterschool.  Take the survey HERE The survey closes on May 30th so please share with your youth participants today!   For more information, please visit the Youthprise webpage HERE. The Mayor's Youth Commission Application Deadline Has Been Extended! The Office of Children's Affairs needs your help recruiting Denver Youth to serve on the Mayor's Youth Commission for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! Click HERE to learn more and apply by May 31, 2022! Community Opportunities Join Mile High United Way and their partners for a free, in-person Job and Resource fair on Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. To Register, click HERE   For more information, please reach out to  amy.weinbaum@unitedwaydenver.org​ Get students excited about math and physics by taking them to iFLY Indoor Skydiving facility in Denver for an immersive, interactive STEM Field Trip.  For more information or to book a customized STEM Field Trip, please visit the iFLY STEM website HERE For more information about the STEM Field Trips, check out the following resources: Slide Deck FAQs Program Format and Pricing STEM Trips at iFLY Video #1 STEM Trips at iFLY Video #2 The Community Resource Center (CRC), with support from Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program (TGYS), is offering a free, two-part virtual grant writing training for TGYS grantees and prospective applicants on June 15 and 17 from 9:00am-12:00pm.  This hands-on seminar is designed to build skills, grow confidence, and increase capacity to write grants and generate revenue for your critical work.  Space is limited, so be sure to register today using this link    If you have questions about this training, please contact Desiree Henderson at henderson@crcamerica.org Job Opportunities The Gold Crown Foundation is hiring for a College and Career Readiness Coordinator! Check out the job description HERE Emotional Intelligence Corner: Self-Care for Difficult Times It is safe to say that life has been challenging for everyone lately. Just watching the nightly news can easily send one spiraling into a void of hopelessness and despair. Couple that with the fact that we are all completely burnt out from the normal hustle and bustle of daily life.  It's no wonder that it is so easy to put self-care on the back burner.  But self-care is vitally important for your mental and physical health. And acknowledging it's importance during difficult times is a process that is worth navigating.  This article from mindful.org entitled "Self-Care for Difficult Times" provides tips for prioritizing your mental health when things get particularly tough.  The DAA Collective: info@daalearn.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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