Community Voices
Blog posts from grantee partners, people with lived experience, and our contributor's circle.
Building Access with Intention: Reflecting on National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which is a time to celebrate the contributions of employees with disabilities and to think honestly about how we can improve accessibility in our workplaces. For me, that means moving beyond checkboxes and compliance toward spaces and workplaces built with intention.
Toward a More Effective 911 Alternative
This blog post is guest authored by Larry D. Brown Jr., PhD, associate director for Community Health and Violence Prevention Services at Harris County Public Health. He presented a session at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar as part of the Building Partnerships and Collaboration track.
Stronger Together
This blog post is guest authored by Doug Beach, executive director of NAMI Greater San Antonio. He will be presenting at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar in the Building Partnerships and Collaboration track.
Rhythms of Resilience: An Early Look at the Robert Lee Sutherland Seminar
This year’s RLS seminar will feature a keynote experience unlike any other—a powerful blend of rhythm, connection, and healing led by Grammy Award–winning percussionist Nina Rodriguez.
Your Nonprofit is Probably Overcomplicating Its Data Collection
Three common reasons why nonprofits struggle with data collection and how to overcome them.
City of Sundown: Well-Being Connector
A’ndrea McAdams on the City of Sundown Library’s unique standing as a community hub and well-being lifeline.
Mission Accomplished: Centering Dignity
An interview with Ebonie Trice about Mission Accomplished’s focus on dignity, connection, and trust.
You Knew
I will never reduce myself to conform to what others believe grief is and I will never let my losses be my demise..
Thrauma: From Surviving to Thriving
This blog post was guest authored by Sandra Smith, PhD, vice president of Via Hope. She is a Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist and a Certified Reentry Peer Specialist. At PeerFest 2024 she will be presenting the session, “Creating Trauma Responsive Reentry...
Back to School in 2023: Overcoming Fear, Stress, and Anxiety
Parents may face challenges as they prepare to send their children back to school in 2023.