Serve Washington has partnered with the Schultz Family Foundation for an exciting opportunity to support the engagement and participation of BIPOC-led and small community-based nonprofit organizations in marginalized communities. If you are not partnered with an AmeriCorps program and are interested in finding out how to remedy that, here is your chance! The BIPOC-led and Small Nonprofit Equity fund is addressing financial and capacity barriers to participating in National Service by providing host fee subsidies and more. Applicants are required to submit requests for funding in accordance with the Notice of Funding Opportunity for BIPOC and Small Nonprofit Equity Fund, released October 28, 2022. Important Dates: The grant period will begin December 1, 2022, and end June 30, 2024. Requests will be accepted on a rolling basis as funds are available.
The Washington State 2022 Governor's Equity Summit: Working Together for Results The below message can be shared broadly on behalf of the Office of Equity
Greetings Summit Partners! It’s time to sign up! Register to confirm your participation and communicate any accommodations you need to fully participate in Governor Inslee’s Equity Summit. Note: We have limited capacity for in-person attendance. Register as soon as possible to secure your place if you desire to participate in person. Deadline to register: Tuesday, November 15th at 5:00pm (PST) If you are unable to access the form in the above link, please email [email protected] or call 360-790-2190 (Washington Relay 7-1-1) to register. Accessibility: The Washington State Office of Equity is committed to hosting accessible events that promote belonging, justice, and dignity. To request communication services (interpreters, written information in other languages, or other services) or accommodations, please enter your request in the linked registration form or email [email protected]. The Office of Equity strongly encourages participants to make requests by 5:00pm (PST) on Friday, November 4th to allow time to make the proper arrangements. About this event: Theme: Working Together for Results Date: Wednesday, November 30th Time: 8:00am - 4:00pm (PST) Location: Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce St, Tacoma WA 98402) Why: The Governor's Executive Order 22-02, Achieving Equity in Washington State Government, directs agencies to advance equity and anti-racism in the following areas: Public Contracting, Public Employment, Public Education, and Public Services. The purpose of this summit is to bring community and state government together to lay a strong foundation for achieving equity across Washington state government, now and for generations to come. We look forward to connecting with you in November! During BUILD's General Membership Meeting, Sherina James shared a video of a thoughtful conversation with Reverend Traci Jackson and Oliver Williams, Ph.D. about domestic violence in the Black community and the need for interventions that consider culture and ethnicity. They talk about COVID and domestic violence and ponder some of the larger questions like can an abusive person change. #Every1KnowsSome1 Additional Resources:
Aminta Spencer from Deptartment of Revenue will be hosting an on-line workshop on how develop a successful resume to help you land your ideal job.
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