May 11, 2022 – oregon community grants program, youth summer program update

Audio recording here

Oregon Community Summer Grant Program – Dawn Granger, SCESD (dawng@scesd.k12.or.us)

• https://www.oaesd.org/summer-grant-program/

  • Insurance requirements are high for this round of funding. Named on insurance must be applicant’s name – partners are fine but one group must receive funds and have all necessary insurance.

  • Reporting is also required this year, unlike last year.

  • Designed for summer activities. Partnerships would be great to alleviate the insurance burden. A variety of opportunities are available – arts, sports, enhancing academic achievement, etc.

  • SCESD will coach applicants through the application.

  • SCESD is providing feedback to the State (esp regarding the hefty insurance requirement).

  • Salaries, materials, food, transportation costs are all covered. Capital projects do not qualify – can’t buy a van, but you could rent one!

  • Rolling application process, recommend getting applications in by June 15.

  • Spending dates are April 4-September 30, 2022. Final 10% is awarded after final report is completed.

Summer Youth Programs

• Please upload any summer youth program fliers here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16ZNMl-QmIW9SH47WypTcnjxH47Xril8j?usp=sharing

• Hike It Baby:

  • Empowering families with younger children to get outside and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of nature.

  • Bring It Outside program: 4-5 weekly guided meetups for parents, 5-week series guided group hikes (gear provided)

  • Also have program for new moms and are planning a program for new dads

  • Fliers in the folder linked above.

• Recruit HIPPO:

  • TANF Youth Employment Program (not limited to summer): Referral basis from family caseworker. Youth 16+ are able to have a paid work experience that does not effect their family benefits. Hours vary depending on placement (approx. 100-125hrs). Caseworkers may reach out directly to ngarrison@scbec.org to be connected with referral process. Fliers in the folder linked above.

  • Summer program with Recruit HIPPO: Oregon Youth Employment Program.

    • For ages 16-24, youth gain credentials and earn $15/hr for 200 hours.

    • Industries include Childcare, Construction, Hospitality/Leisure, Healthcare/Medical, Manufacturing, Maritime

    • Interested youth submit information to SCB Summer youth program app (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/461a1fed300c45ad88383d6e5e34964d)

  • Zero Attempts – My Way:

    • Statewide program for school aged youth to develop YouTube/TikTok videos explaining how they ask “are you OK” from different perspectives (cultural, ethnic, language etc)

    • Online voting to pick 6 $100 prize winners

    • See http://zeroattempts.org/my-way.html for more information

  • Connie Thompson (WorkSource): OYCC Crew earns 15.00 hour, runs 12 weeks 10 hours a day Monday through Thursday with Friday, Saturday Sunday off. Any youth interested can reach out to Connie at 541-315-7210 / cthompson@scbec.org.

  • Youth Era/Coos Drop:

    • Youth Farm to Table Summer Program

    • June-September, $20/hr to youth aged 16-21

    • Youth will build community gardens and work alongside farmers at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market

    • Fliers in the folder linked above.

  • Every Child Coos and Every Child Curry have sports scholarships available for youth in care

    • Can be applied to sports fees or used to purchase sports equipment, anything that gets kids outside and active. Contact Grant at everychildcoos@unitedwayswo.org or Mendy at everychildcurry@gmail.com for more information.

Community Partner Updates

• Please upload any community information fliers here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gXPY4_a27q2xzX28ulViIQBv1_s8Czip?usp=sharing

• United Way

  • Three part grant seeker webinar series 5/26, 6/2, 6/9 (register here: https://unitedwayswo.org/grant-services)

  • Capacity training funding available, emphasis on small nonprofits (apply here: https://unitedwayswo.org/apply)

  • Network & Nosh events:

    • Coos County – Coos History Museum, Thursday 5/26 (5-7pm)

    • Curry County – SWOCC Curry Campus, Friday 5/27 (12-1:30pm)

    • RSVP here by May 23: https://unitedwayswo.org/south-coast-social-services-connect

• Starla Paris - ODHS SSP

  • South Coast Food Town Hall: Tuesday May 17 (6-7:30pm) via zoom to plant the seed that SNAP emergency allotments are ending at some point, goal is to provide information about couponing, free food programs, eating within your budget, etc.

  • Flyers in the folder linked above.

  • We are currently recruiting for two (2) bilingual and bicultural positions. One bilingual in English/Spanish required and the other bilingual in any language with a preference given for English/Russian or English/Vietnamese. Job postings are here: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/

• Judith Ann Mogan Foundation has opened their 2022 grant application cycle – Letters of Interest are due May 31

  • Learn more here: https://jamoganfoundation.org/2022-grant-cycle-announcement/

• Joe MacNeille – Oregon Law Center is still looking for an administrative assistant, no legal experience needed. Job is posted with WorkSource, please refer candidates!

• Teri Moore (WorkSource)

  • Hosting a TSA recruiting event on May 12 at the Coos Bay WorkSource location

  • 2-day job fair at NB Community Center May 25-26, flyer coming soon

• Erlette Upshaw (Coos Elderly Services) has several hundred FREE test kits available to Coos County, hand sanitizers and masks also available - please contact erletteu@cooselderly.org

• Connie Thompson (WorkSource Brookings) has gloves here in the Brookings Work Source office - please come and get some!