Author: Mike Stafford

Food Insecurities Newsletter July 2024

valuable resources and information

MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. is excited to announce the launch of our new Food Insecurities Newsletter. This monthly publication will provide valuable resources and information to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.

Highlights of the Newsletter:

  • Community Gardens: Information on local community gardens in Ranson, Beckley, Martinsburg, and Grafton.
  • Key Resources: Details about the Salvation Army Buckhannon Center, Upshur Cooperative Parish House, WIC Nutrition Services, and FARMacy WV Programs.
  • Fun Summer Ideas: Quick and nutritious recipes like pickle cheeseburger bites and creative activities like making snack necklaces with kids.

Stay connected with us through our social media pages to receive these monthly updates. For more information or to share additional resources, please contact Jessie Lambert at jessie.m.lambert@wv.gov.

Download the July 2024 Issue today!

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Leadership Summit Registration Form Image

for child care center directors only

space is limited

The QIS Network Leadership Summit for child care center directors is scheduled for this June in Bridgeport, WV. Space is limited, and once the summit is filled, registration will be closed. This event also meets the requirements for a Tier II approved conference.

If you have any questions, please contact your local MountainHeart Office or email patricia.l.haynes@wv.gov.

Please see the attached registration form for all necessary information, including the registration deadline and submission instructions.

Registration

“Tier II Approved”

 

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Solar Eclipse Infographic

“A total solar eclipse is a rare occurrence and understanding whether the eclipse will affect your program can help you plan accordingly.”

Prepare for the April 8th Solar Eclipse: Safety Tips and Resources

On April 8th, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada.  A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun.  The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk. The next solar eclipse that can be seen from the contiguous United States in 2044.

Our TA partners developed this resource as a request from another region. The resource has information and health and safety tips for lead agencies and child care programs.  Also, the resource will be posted on the CCTAN website. 

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Caregiver Staff Bonus FY23-24

WVECTCR is pleased to announce the availability of the Caregiver Staff Bonus for classroom teachers and aides currently working in a WV licensed child care center, licensed family child care facility, licensed family child care home, licensed out of school time center or licensed Head Start
center. Eligible applicants must have worked for 6 consecutive months prior to application for a minimum of 20 hours per week. Enrollment period is March 1-22, 2024.

Please make sure to read/review the entire application packet and follow all directions for submission during the enrollment period.

Application packet is attached and can also be found at www.wvearlychildhood.org. If you’ve
bookmarked our site, hit F5 to refresh the page if you can’t see the application.

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Wyoming County Weatherization Program

MountainHeart is seeking couple of skilled laborers who aren’t afraid to get into tight spaces and tackle some hands-on work! If you or someone you know has experience with precision tasks and can handle tight spots like a pro, we want to hear from you!

Job Details:

Position: Laborer
Task: Working in tight spaces, hands-on duties
Experience: Prior experience preferred
Location: Wyoming County, West Virginia

Requirements:

Ability to work in confined spaces
Physical fitness and stamina
Attention to detail
Team player attitude

How to Apply:

If you’re up for the challenge or know someone who fits the bill, send your resume to gbrown@mthtwv.org. 

Feel free to share this post with your network. Let’s build something great together! 

#MountainHeart #Wx #JobOpportunity #HiringNow #LaborersNeeded #TightSpaces #HandsOnWork #JobSearch

 

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2023-2024 Snow Removal season

Deadline to Respond – January 4, 2024

Winter brings its own set of challenges, especially for organizations like MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. As snow blankets the landscape, the need for efficient and reliable snow removal becomes paramount. MountainHeart is inviting qualified and experienced snow removal contractors to submit proposals for ensuring safe and accessible spaces for the community we serve.

We are seeking proposals from qualified contractors to provide snow removal services for our facilities, including parking lots, sidewalks, and access points. Click on the link below to download a copy of the proposal.

Download Proposal Here

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ONe Final Round

The Division of Early Care and Education Announces One Final Round of American Rescue Plan Stabilization Payments

While the September 2023 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) stabilization payment was originally meant to be the final disbursement of funds, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Family Assistance, Division of Early Care and Education has enough leftover funding to award one extra payment to child care providers. Due to the amount of the leftover funding, this extra payment will be slightly less than the standard monthly payment amount. You do not have to do anything additional to receive this payment. The extra payments will be distributed to all providers on the September 2023 ARPA stabilization payment list. The Division is happy to have helped deliver these ARP Stabilization funds to you while they were available. We hope they have been helpful to you.

Payment amounts are as follows:

Payments Chart for American Rescue Plan Stabilization Payments
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American Rescue Plan Image

The American Rescue Plan is delivering direct relief to the American people, rescuing the American economy, and starting to beat the virus. For a full overview of what’s in the plan, click here.

 

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Assistance requested

MountainHeart Community Services, Inc. would like to request assistance from our internal and external stakeholders in completing a SWOT survey. We are in hopes of receiving as much feedback and would appreciate any input you can provide.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MountainHeartSWOT

Internal Stakeholders include:
  • Tripartite/advisory board
  • Leadership team
  • Program manager
  • Human resource
  • Finance and accounting
  • Facilities management
  • IT staff
  • Quality improvement committee
  • Front line staff
External Stakeholders include:
  • Customer
  • Advisory group (e.g. Policy Council) Key partners
  • Funder
  • CSBG Lead Agency
  • Public agency
  • Other service provider
  • Elected official
  • Faith community
  • Private sector

Thanks for your participation!

Photo of SWOT Diagram

 

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sPhoto of Dreama Padgett Being Sworn in to serve again on the NCAP Board of Directors

This is a well-deserved achievement and a testament to your dedication and expertise.

NCAP News

MountainHeart’s CEO, Dreama Padgett, was sworn in at the National Community Action Partnership’s (NCAP) annual conference in Atlanta to serve again on the NCAP board of directors to continue to share the voice for rural communities to lessen the impact of poverty and seek equality for all. Congratulations!

#communityaction #mountainheart #equality #boardofdirectors #ncap #atlanta #conference #poverty #rural

 

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