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We are a diverse service oriented group, representing over 60 social and human service agencies, striving to enhance the quality of life for the community and ourselves. |
The Franklin County Resource Network serves as an information clearinghouse and source of mutual support for a diverse group of community service agency staff. Community Action coordinates the Resource Network by facilitating monthly meetings and publishing a monthly newsletter.
During FY 2002 the group expanded its monthly mailing to 150 members and produced a directory listing 41 programs in the area. Over 110 community service professionals attended meetings throughout the year. Guest speakers included representatives from a wide range of community organizations. And this year, a new event was added, the Harvest Dinner, now an annual fall event that brings Network members together for an evening of food, fun and networking.
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Projects that we have organized include: |
- Housing Task Force
- Day-long Mental Health Forum
- Securing year-round funding for the Franklin County Emergency Shelter
- Community Meals Outreach
- Supported Census 2000 Activities
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Presentations over the past year have included: |
- Food Stamp Requirements and Application Process
- Housing Discrimination Project
- North Quabbin Community Coalition
- Clinical & Support Options
- Franklin Regional Council of Governments on Environmental Justice and Transit planning
- Earned Income Tax Credit
- Coalition Building
- Review of the State Budget Crisis from TEAM Education Fund
- AHEC/Community Partners on their work to develop AHEC services in Franklin County and discuss the results of a community needs assessment.
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Center for New Americans - Who are the "Newcomers" in our community?
Anyone is welcome to attend our meetings. We meet on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. For more information, please call Sara Cummings, Resource Network Coordinator at 774-7034 x 129.
The Franklin County Resource Network is sponsored by Community Action.
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