ALIGN Bulletin
ALIGN and Sector News August 13, 2019
Stay up to date with Alberta Nonprofit and Human Service sector news! Find out more about new OHS resources, call for speakers, training events, funding
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Volunteer
Calgary Volunteer Fair – Exhibitor Application October 8, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm
This year’s Volunteer Fair is on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 12:00 noon to 7:00 pm, at the Kerby Centre on 7th Avenue SW. **New
ALIGN Members Input Requested for Red Tape Submissions Deadline August 30, 2019
Dear ALIGN Association Members, The ALIGN Association Board of Directors have now met with both the Minister for Children Services and the Minister for Community
Mowat NFP on Advancing the Senate Committee’s Recommendations for a Stronger Charitable Sector
On June 20, 2019, the Special Senate Committee on the Charitable Sector (CSSB) released its report, Catalyst for Change: A Roadmap to a Stronger Charitable
Mentoring
AMP Seeking 3-5 Mentoring Community Program Leaders
The AMP is searching for 3-5 mentoring community program leaders to join the More Males Mentoring Task Force to take place prior to February 2020. The meeting
Indigenous
Watch “Voices for Change”
Watch: “Voices for Change” shares stories of how #Indigenous #young people and communities are affected by the #child_welfare system and explores ideas to create positive
Grants
Alberta Government Announces Quicker Distribution of Community Grant Dollars
Organizations will now receive their community grants through electronic transfers about a week after notification, rather than waiting an average of 100 days for paper
Social Impacts of Calgary City Council Approved $60 million in Budget Cuts
ALIGN recognizes that these cuts will have impacts on agencies serving vulnerable Calgarians. We will keep you updated when additional information becomes available. The following
AB Caregiver
Evaluation Capacity Network: Need an Evaluation Plan?
University of Alberta students taking graduate-level program evaluation courses this fall are looking for community partners who would like help creating an evaluation plan! As evaluators in training, they
Government Relations
The NEWS from Alberta Counsel – July 31, 2019
The feature article examines one of the UCP’s major election platform promises, namely the Indigenous Opportunities Corporation. What is its purpose and how will it
Charity Village “What if?” Trends impacting the future of nonprofit work in Canada
Charity Village “What if?” Trends impacting the future of nonprofit work in Canada The world of work is changing, and changing fast. Being mindful of
OHS
Alberta Government New Approval Processes for First Aid Training Agency Courses
According to Part 11: First Aid of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code, the employer is responsible for ensuring designated individuals who provide first
Online Survey for Canadian Harm Reduction Service Providers
As you know, Canada is facing an urgent challenge to reduce the harms associated with opioids. Considerable efforts have been made across the country to
PDD Review
PDD Review Panel Report Released
Alberta Government Release July 30, 2019 The Persons with Developmental Disabilities review panel’s engagement report is now available online. The report summarizes input from thousands
ALIGN AGM
Join Us! ALIGN Association AGM September 20, 2019 Red Deer Alberta
Mark your calendars for September 20, 2019 when ALIGN will host their AGM in Red Deer, AB at the Holiday Inn Gasoline Alley. An agenda
Applications Are Now Being Accepted For The Next Cohort Of The Executive Directions Ascent Nonprofit Leadership Development For Managers And Directors
Executive Directions Ascent is a leadership development program designed for mid-senior level professionals wanting to grow their confidence and competence as leaders in the nonprofit
Caregiver Network
Distribution of the Federal Publication “What Happens Next? Information for Kids about Separation and Divorce”
The Department of Justice has a large inventory of the publication “What Happens Next?” and we are looking to distribute copies of this publication to
Research
Research History of Developmental Disability in Alberta July 2019
University of Calgary The School of Public Policy Publications SPP Research Paper Volume 12:20 July 2019 History of Developmental Disability in Alberta Nilima Sonpal-Valias The
Disability/PDD
FSCD and PDD Sign-in Changes for MyAlbertaSupports and the Online Claims Reimbursement (OCR) Portals
July 18, 2019 Update to ALIGN Executive Director from Roxanne Gerbrandt Executive Director/Statutory Director (FSCD and PDD) Disability Services Branch Ministry of Community and Social
ALIGN Bulletin
ALIGN and Sector News and Updates July 11, 2019
View extensive upcoming funding opportunities and training events for Alberta agencies that serve children youth and families and keep up to date on sector news!
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