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Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser . Register Today: IDIS for CDBG Entitlement Grantees Training - Newark, NJ The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Block Grant Assistance is pleased to announce a series of five Integrated Disbursement and Information System (IDIS) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) grantees training classes in Fall 2016. This training will provide CDBG grantees with hands-on training on the IDIS system, including recent updates. The session will specifically focus on CDBG requirements, screens, reporting, the new Section 108 compo...

How can hospitals help end homelessness? Having trouble viewing this email? Click here   United States Interagency   Council on Homelessness           August 18, 2016 Partnering with Hospitals to End Homelessness   Housing is essential for achieving better health outcomes. New approaches to financing health care create strong incentives and new opportunities for hospitals to partner with community organizations to serve patients experiencing homelessness.  ...

Fostering Resilience in Communities Affected by Trauma and Violence Community violence can have a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities; it is not uncommon for those affected to experience grief reactions and anger. Witnessing community violence and death can be traumatic experiences that can lead to negative mental health outcomes. SAMHSA's fact sheet, Coping With Grief After Community Violence , introduces some of the signs of grief and anger, provides useful information about how to cope with grief, and offers tips for helping children deal with grief. Download the Fact Sheet While trauma and violence can affect communities as a whole, individuals react personally, too. Learn more about how SAMHSA is addressing trauma and violence . Find resources on coping with incidents of mass violence . Learn more about coping tips for traumat...

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