Save the Date for the 12.4.24 CSN Meeting. The December CSN meeting will be an in-person Holiday Celebration Gathering. The location is still being determined and will be announced once solidified.
Come celebrate the holiday and community successes that have taken place over the 2024 year and be a part of the planning for the 2025 CSN meetings. There will be fun holiday themed games, a sweet treat dessert, cocoa, and cider bar.
We look forward to celebrating with our partners and community!
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KARE Crisis Nursery aids families with small children in need. KARE stands for “Kids’ Assistance and Respite in Emergencies” and this holiday season, the group will continue the tradition of its Santa’s Christmas Shoppe which is held in conjunction with Sierra Presbyterian Church.
With all items priced at 25 cents, this year Santa’s Christmas Shoppe will be open December 7 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sierra Presbyterian, on the corner of Ridge Road and Zion Street in Nevada City. Shoppers must be aged three to 10 years old.
“We started doing (the event) at Trinity Church,” said Dr. Sarah Woerner, a main organizer, “and it was sponsored by the KARE Nursery since I volunteered for both; the main goal was to let those families with kids who might be lower income families or not available to have gifts, to have them come through and then open it up to community after the first hour. Now, it has gotten so big we just say, everybody come.”
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Bright Futures for Youth is looking for a Case Manager 1 for the SAFE program. This person will provide youth case management for youth at risk of or experiencing homelessness between the ages of 12 and 26.
Client case management includes housing search, support, and stabilization into the SAFE Program at Bright Futures for Youth. This position works closely with the SAFE Program Manager to utilize workflows, policies and procedures, ensure continuous quality improvement, and coordinate with staff and volunteers.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits, supervised by the SAFE Program Manager.
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National Gratitude Month is November, and it is time to show some gratitude! Isn’t it amazing how something as simple as gratitude can give new meaning to life? Research states that people who practice gratitude every day are not only happier but also healthier. So if you were looking for reasons to be thankful, then these benefits should be just the motivation you need.
Gratitude is the simplest way to change one’s perspective of the world. It allows us to appreciate the positive, rather than focus on the negative aspects of our lives. Learning to be grateful helps us appreciate the little things in life that we tend to take for granted, which brings about a deep feeling of satisfaction that fulfills and nourishes us.
National Gratitude Month was an initiative started by Stacey Grewal, who believes gratitude to be an essential ingredient of a happy and fulfilling life. When one embraces gratitude, they immediately shift their focus from the negative to the positive things in their lives.
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Holidays symbolize significance. They are markers for human history, our shared values and beliefs, and a time of remembrance. Holidays can elicit awe, joy, connection, hope, and memories. However, their nourishment can also be a source of pain. I like to think of this paradox as a box of fine chocolates. The chocolates are delightfully scrumptious, but after eating four cream-filled pieces your belly might ache. And, after eating the whole box in one sitting, the delight will likely become regret.
The meaning of a holiday, of course, is accompanied by past and present traditions, memories of family members who have died, and expectations — often lots and lots of expectations. The joy and gratefulness that can be awakened around a holiday may be diminished by what has unfolded in your life this year, and that’s okay. The practice of grateful living can help guide you through this season. Here are some tips to prepare for the holiday season with a grateful orientation.
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Be the Manager You Wish You Had –
Studies show that the quality of your relationship with your manager can directly affect your happiness, job satisfaction, and overall mental well-being. Think about it: managers have the power to uplift or drain, inspire or frustrate. So why not strive to be the manager you always wished you had? Being a manager goes beyond assigning tasks, it’s about shaping people’s lives, positively influencing their careers, and helping them become their best selves. Let’s redefine leadership by leading with empathy and authenticity—because great managers don’t just manage; they elevate. This post on LinkedIn gives more insight into this topic and explains how your manager has a greater impact on your mental health than your therapist!
Words That Build or Break your Team –
It’s simple, really, but can be easily forgotten how important your words are as a leader. But why? Why do your words matter so much? Because a leader’s words can shape reality. They can build up a team’s confidence or tear it down. In this blog post, Justin Wright talks about the three different leaders he has had in his career – The Chaos Creator, The Absentee Claimer, and The Empowering Mentor. Each had a large impact on their respective teams, negative and positive. Read the blog and learn how you can ensure your words are building a successful and empowered team!
Thank You!!
To our incredible community partners and volunteers who generously gave of their time, candy, and other goodies we extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us and linking arms to make Spooky Boooky 2024 a reality for our community!
Your support was invaluable, and we couldn’t have created this free, safe, and fun event without each of you. Your contributions brought joy and excitement to so many, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment and enthusiasm. We handed out more than 600 free books to kiddos and youth in our community.
Let’s continue to work together to bring more amazing events to our community in the future and for Spooky Boooky 2025!
With Appreciation,
The Community Support Network of Nevada County
November 6th, 2024 CSN Meeting Welcoming Newcomers to Nevada County
You are invited to the Wednesday, November 6th, 2024 (3:30pm – 5pm via Zoom) Community Support Network (CSN) meeting. Our focus will be on welcoming newcomers to Nevada County. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom.
Click here to register for the Zoom meeting
We’re looking forward to seeing you on Zoom tomorrow.
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