Just News: September 2017

Just News Because we can all extend a little more grace to one another. Capital Campaign Launched!   A new crowdfunding campaign with the goal of raising $80,000 for the Momentum Center for Social Engagement was launched last week!  The funds will enable us to be open seven days a week, to offer social and recreation programs for teens one day a week, and purchase a wheelchair-accessible van/bus. PLEASE DONATE whatever you can. Every dollar makes a difference! If everyone who voted for the Mental Health millage makes a donation, we will meet our goal! Two More Grants Received Extended Grace received two grants in August! $10,000 from the Loutit Foundation (part of the GHACF) to be used to support an outdoor patio and for kitchen upgrades.  The kitchen changes will enable us to wash dishes and discontinue the use of disposables. $500 from the Pimm Donor Advised Fund of the Grand Rapids Community Foundation designated for general support of the Extended Grace organization. Sincere thanks to these two supporters for extending grace to us to enhance our effectiveness! Calendar of Events for September and October With so much going on here at Extended Grace and the Momentum Center for Social Engagement, it's hard to keep up!  Please visit the Extended Grace website for the Calendar of Events, and add events of interest to your calendar, or print out a copy to hang on your fridge! Videos of Summer Series:  Exploring Mental Illnesses Here are links to the videos of the three summer series presentations: Brett VanTol:  Bipolar & Depression Michele VanderSchel:  Schizophrenia Dr. Greg Green:  Panic & Anxiety Disorders Bipolar and Depression - Part Two:  Self Care Brett VanTol of Pine Rest  was asked to come back for "Part 2:  Self-Care" and has agreed to return  on Monday, October 30 at 6 pm.  Find out more here!  Traditional Chinese Medicine Tour Registration is now open for May 7 - 17, 2018 Information is available here! We're Looking for a Historian!  Here's an opportunity for someone with talent in organizing and preserving the many articles about Extended Grace that have appeared in local media. To respond to this opportunity, or to volunteer with the Momentum Center or Just Goods, contact Jenna! What Would You Do with $500? The Mudita Gift is a unique expression of Extended Grace, which provides a $500 grant to an individual with a creative idea for making a difference, whether improving a single life or changing the world.  Both donors and recipients are encouraged to explore this possibility. APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. CAPITAL CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED FOR THE MOMENTUM CENTER! Inspire! IN SEPTEMBER ON IMMIGRATION Please note the change to a Saturday meeting time, from the former Sunday/Monday times. DINNER AND MOVIE NIGHT  SUPPORT GROUPS Robust attendance and the questions asked by participants at the Summer Series on Exploring Mental Illness clearly demonstrated the need for family members, caregivers, and loved ones to have access to a confidential setting to ask questions, share experiences, and seek support.  Extended Grace now offers the following support groups and meetings:  Emotions Anonymous - Every Thursday at 12noon Naloxone (Narcan) Training with the Red Project - Third Friday 11am to 2pm Family Support Group - Fourth Tuesday at 7pm Support Group for Parents of Teens/PreTeens - Third Monday at 7pm (flyer below) TOWN HALL MEETING Plan now to attend the next Town Hall Meeting on October 9, from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. at the Grand Haven Community Center.  The topic for this community conversation will be Addiction.  QPR Training (suicide prevention) at 5pm.