Sunday, May 9, 2010

DPW Budget Message - PA Faces a Significant Revenue Shortfall

Related links included on the following pages:

DPW Budget Updates: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/Secretary/003683356.htm

Secretary of Public Welfare: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/Secretary/

Budget Briefing Information: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/Secretary/003683356.htm

Budget Information: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/About/Secretary/003678716.htm

A CELEBRATION OF REMEMBRANCE 2010

Saturday May 22, 2010
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Raindate May 23, 2010

Broad Run Park, Pavilion A
1475 Broad Run Road
Downingtown, Pa 19335

Join our Chester County affiliate in an afternoon of remembering those we’ve lost affected by mental illness. Help raise funds for NAMI Chester County. Help us decrease stigma and raise public awareness about mental illness.

The afternoon's Agenda:
A picnic with snacks and beverages will be provided.
At 2:30 a brief memorial service, that will concluding with doves being released.
Faye Hoek will treat us to fantastic vocals on acoustic guitar.
Enlightening information will be shared.
The Gallagher Family authors of the book "No More Secrets" speaks about Depression, Anxiety, and Attempted Suicide.
Bring a lawn chair or sit on a picnic bench and enjoy.
A drawing will be held with great prizes donated by local merchants one of which are 2 box seat tickets to a Phillies game, donated by Nova Care.

Purchase a raffle ticket and/ or drop a donation in the donation box to help raise funds for NAMI a very worthy cause. The National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI, is dedicated to the understanding of mental illnesses and to the recovery of all individuals whose lives are affected by these diseases.

Any questions contact Irene Roach at 610-269-5179 or iroach0000@yahoo.com
Find directions and more information at: chester.nami.org

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Transition Resource Fair

Thursday, May 6, 2010
7:00-9:00PM
Wissahickon High School Cafeteria
521 Houston Road, Ambler, PA 19002

Join us for a A Community Resource Fair with special sessions just for youth!

Featured speakers will cover topics such as getting and keeping a job, Travel Training, financial planning….with opportunities for youth to participate in mock interviews… and more!

The Resource Fair will be open from 7-9 PM. Representatives from the following areas will be available to provide information and to answer your questions.
• Advocacy Groups
• Community Resources
• Postsecondary Education
• Recreation and Leisure
• Employment/Day Programming


For more information: Jacki Lyster, MCIU Training and Consulting 610-755-9393 jlyster@mciu.org