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Subject: VPOST Conference RFP and more in your August 2020 VPOST News.

Request for Proposals due this Friday!

Mark your calendars for VPOST's first-ever virtual conference, which will be held October 13-15, 2020. This year’s conference theme, “Road Map to Resiliency in Out-of-School Time”, was born from the context of 2020. In such extraordinary times, the need for the out-of-school-time community to come together and be guided by leaders in the field is crucial to serving the young people of Virginia. VPOST is looking for those that have expert insights, proven strategies, inspiration, and innovations in the field to meet this challenge! Proposals are due this Friday, August 14. Don't miss this opportunity!

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Last week the Afterschool Alliance and the Bipartisan Policy Center along with a host of other organizations, including VPOST, called on Congress to include at least $6.2 billion in 21st Century Community Learning Center afterschool program support in the upcoming COVID relief package being negotiated now in Congress. A supplemental appropriation as part of the next COVID-19 relief bill with at least $6.2 billion in emergency federal funding would allow state education agencies, like the Virginia Department of Education, to fund partnerships between local educational agencies and community-based organizations in order to provide safe out-of-school programming. Check out Afterschool Alliance's action alert tool for a template and be sure to add your own experiences!

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Rebuild Virginia

The Rebuild VA Grant Fund is a program to help small businesses and non-profits whose normal operations were disrupted by COVID-19. Rebuild VA grantees may receive up to 3 times their average monthly eligible expenses up to a maximum of $10,000. Applications became available on August 10, 2020. Learn more here.

Community Impact Grants

Several local community foundations across Virginia have established COVID-19 response grants. These funds generally are awarded to organizations responding to the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable communities. Many grant cycle RFP's will close this week, including the Charlottesville Area Community Recovery & Catalyst Grants and Hampton Roads COVID-19 Recovery Grants. Local Community foundations are operating for close to 20 regions of Virginia. To check on what's available in your area, links to local Community Foundations can be found here.

Million Girls Moonshot Cultural Responsiveness in STEM

Today, Tuesday August 11, 2020 12:00pm PST/ 3:00pm EST

This webinar will describe the concept of cultural responsiveness and allow for discussion on the importance of developing a culturally responsive and anti-racist mindset. How youth benefit from culturally responsive afterschool programs will also be discussed along with specific tactics and practices to develop culturally relevant STEM afterschool programs. Participants are asked to complete these two activities prior to the webinar.

ICYMI- Last week was Virginia's Racial Truth and Reconciliation Week

Last week was Virginia's first Racial Truth and Reconciliation week, which aims to empower the voices and experiences of marginalized communities in acknowledgment of truth to promote healing, reconciliation, and justice. If you missed some or all of the events, click the button below for the recordings and resources from Voices for Virginia's Children.

View the Recordings Here

Join the National Afterschool Association (NAA)

Did you know VPOST is the state affiliate for the National Afterschool Association (NAA)? If you have not already, join NAA, the national professional membership association for afterschool professionals and leaders. An Ambassador membership is a free, starter membership designed for entry-level and developing afterschool professionals. Join at or upgrade to the Executive level membership for just $99/year to receive benefits designed specifically for afterschool leaders.

Virginia Autism Council Lunch Webinar Series

This is a series of free webinars hosted by the Virginia Autism Council on the 3rd Wednesday of every Month from 12:00-1:30 PM

August 19, 2020- Navigating Supports and Services with Heather Norton
September 16, 2020- The Spectrum of Transportation With Mary Breister & Anne Brie
October 21, 2020- Trauma and Resilience Oriented Care at Home and in the Classroom with Dr. Allison Jackson
November 18, 2020- Helping Police and First Responders Better Communicate with People with autism with Christina Giuliano
December 16, 2020- A review of the 2021 Competencies with Sharon Jones & Daniel Irwin

The new Mizzen by Mott app helps afterschool programs serve kids wherever they are. Activities feature STEM, arts, music and more. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen by Mott is free to download from your favorite app store.

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Virtual Community Coordinator at NextUp (Richmond)

The Virtual Community Coordinator position will recruit and engage students participating in the NextUp virtual enrichment portal, a new online service connecting students with online, live enrichment classes led by community-based organizations. The coordinator will be responsible for outreach, registration, student, and school relationships. The Virtual Community Coordinator will also manage aspects of NextUp’s online presence. This position requires independent judgment, workplace maturity, and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment. Learn more here.

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Subject: VPOST Conference RFP and more in your August 2020 VPOST News.