September 2026 Newsletter

“And then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn was awakened.”

– Raquel Franco

Heron Guided Healthcare supports people living with complex health conditions across Southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond. Their navigators walk alongside patients and families through the health care system: Answering questions, breaking down barriers, and connecting them to the right care to make sure no one has to navigate their care alone. Learn more about their mission at www.heroncare.org.

Collaborative Members can now access a growing collection of resources designed with our members in mind! Explore training materials in the Resource Library, access and update directory listings and communication preferences, and see what’s ahead in one easy-to-access place (with more features and functionality coming throughout the program year). Sign up and explore the Portal →

Not a member yet? Now is a great time to join and access all the benefits of Collaborative Membership. Learn more about membership →

Trauma 101: An Overview of Trauma-Informed Care

• Part 1: Virtual Training, Tues., September 8, 10:00am-12:00pm, Zoom
• Part 2: In-person ALC (Optional, But Strongly Recommended), Wed., September 16, 10:00am-12:00pm, Lakeside Global Institute, North Wales, PA

Join us for the 2026-27 Trauma Program kick-off with the two-part Trauma 101 event! In Part 1, participants will work together to build a powerful image that helps them appreciate the complex nature of trauma and its aftermath. In Part 2, we will integrate the themes and tools from Part 1 into our work and lives through guided reflection, experiential learning, and applied practice to strengthen participants’ use of trauma-informed approaches.

Your Story, Your Power: A Workshop with Cosmic Writers

• Tues., Sept. 15
• 9:30-11:30am
• Community Partner Center, Colmar, PA

Every organization is sitting on stories – they’re just not always easy to find or to tell. In this two-hour, in-person workshop, Cosmic Writers will help you get at both.

• Part I: Your Organization’s Story
• Part II: Supporting Others to Tell Theirs

This workshop is open to Bucks-Mont Collaborative members and Tigris Foundation grantees. Space is limited, with only a few seats remaining!

Collaborative Connections at Inward Bloom Wellness

• Wed., Sept. 23
• 4:00-5:30pm
• Inward Bloom Wellness, Willow Grove, PA

Collaborative Connections is our quarterly networking series designed to strengthen relationships across Bucks and Montgomery Counties. Join nonprofit and community leaders for meaningful conversation, resource sharing, and the opportunity to build connections that can support your work, your organization, and the communities we serve together.

Whether you’re looking to meet new partners, reconnect with colleagues, share resources, seek advice, or simply invest in your network, we’d love to see you there.

2026 Fall Festival and Health Fair

• Sat., Sept. 26
• 1:00-5:00pm
• Jaisohn Community Wellness Plaza, 1180 Welsh Road, North Wales, PA

Enjoy a fun, family-friendly afternoon with live cultural performances, children’s activities, games, giveaways, food trucks, and more! Meet local vendors and community resources while learning about services that can support you and your family. Connect with health and wellness resources, including check-ups, preventative screenings, education, and consultation.

C3 | From Ballot to Turnout: A Nonprofit Guide to the 2026 Election & GOTV

• Wed., Sept. 30
• 9:30-11:30am
• Phoenixville Recreation Center

Join the Committee of Seventy for a practical look at the November 2026 election and the tools nonprofits can use to support voter education and participation. We’ll explore what voters will see on the ballot and why these races matter, along with strategies for sharing accurate election information, engaging your community, and encouraging people to make a plan to vote.

Trauma 102: Basic Skills of Trauma-Informed Care

• Part 1: Virtual Training, Tues., Oct. 6, 10:00am-12:00pm
  Zoom

• Part 2: In-person ALC (Optional, But Strongly Recommended)
  Thurs., Oct. 15, 10:00am-12:00pm
  Healthspark Walton Room, Colmar, PA

Building on Trauma 101, this 2-part workshop deepens participants’ understanding of trauma and provides practical skills to interact in emotionally and relationally healthy ways with people impacted by trauma.

C3 Helping Clients Move Forward: An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

• Thurs., Oct. 8
• 10:00-11:30am
• DeKalb Center Norristown, Community Room, First Floor

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, person‑centered communication style that helps individuals strengthen their own motivation for change. This introductory session offers practical tools you can immediately apply in your work with clients and community members.

Aging in Bucks & Montgomery Counties: Trends, Needs, & Partnerships

• Tues., Oct. 13
• 9:30-10:00am, Optional Breakfast & Networking
• 10:00-11:30am, Panel Discussion with Leaders from Regional Senior Centers
• Community Partners Center, Colmar, PA

Join us for a timely conversation about the realities facing older adults and caregivers across Bucks & Montgomery Counties. Hear from leaders about emerging trends, population and senior center needs, critical service gaps, and opportunities for stronger partnership and advocacy.

Come to learn, connect with colleagues across sectors, and be part of building a coordinated and responsive system of support for older adults and those who care for them throughout our region.

C3 | Community Board Fundraising Training: Simple Fundraising Tactics for Nonprofit Board Members

• Tues., Oct. 13
• 6:00-7:30pm
• Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell Campus

Join fundraising master trainer Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop designed to boost the fundraising effectiveness of your board of directors.

During this 90-minute session, Chad will share practical tips and exercises that you can use with your board to make them more effective and engaged fundraisers. You’ll leave the session with a toolkit containing all of the exercises that you can take back and use with your full board of directors.

Before we know it, winter will be here… Visit the full Collaborative Events Calendar to register for can’t-miss sessions, including Beyond Competence: Cultivating Humility as a Lifelong Practice with Dr. Veirdre Jackson and Preparing the Safety Net: A Briefing with Secretary Valerie A. Arkoosh, MD, MPH on Medicaid Changes and Regional Readiness.

Are You Election Ready?

Important races for Governor, State House, US Congress, and more are on the ballot Tuesday, November 3rd!

The leaders we elect this fall will make decisions that affect our communities for years to come. Learn more and get ready to vote! Thank you to Children First for these key election date reminders:

• October 19: Voter registration deadline
• October 27 at 5:00pm: Deadline to request a mail-in ballot
• November 3 at 8:00pm: Deadline for your county election office to receive your completed mail-in ballot
• November 3: Election Day; polls open 7:00am-8:00pm

St. Luke’s Penn Foundation | Screenagers: Film Screening & Panel Discussion

• Thurs., Sept. 10, 6:00-8:00pm
• Calvary Church, Souderton, PA

Join St. Luke’s Penn Foundation for a powerful film screening and panel discussion. Learn more and register here.

Coalition4Justice | The Future We Build: Children’s Wellbeing and Education at Stake in the United States

• Mon., Sept. 14, 7:30-9:00pm
• Virtual
• RSVP

Join Coalition4Justice for an important and timely conversation exploring children’s wellbeing, education, and the future of American children in an uncertain world.

NAMI | Back to School Mental Health Resources

A new school year can bring excitement and new opportunities, but it can also come with stress, anxiety, and uncertainty for students and the people who support them. NAMI’s Back to School resources help students, parents, caregivers, and educators navigate the transition while making mental health a priority.

Explore practical tools for managing stress, starting conversations about mental health, creating supportive classrooms, recognizing when someone may need help, and building healthy habits that last beyond the first day of school. Many downloadable resources are also available in Spanish, making it easier to share helpful information with more students and families. Whether you’re heading back to the classroom yourself or supporting a young person along the way, NAMI has resources to help make this school year a healthier one.

Family Service Association of Bucks County | Girls Empowerment Group

Family Service is offering a Girls Empowerment Group for teens ages 14–18 in Quakertown. This supportive space focuses on building confidence, self-esteem, and healthy relationships. To learn more or register, contact Gianna Speranza at (484) 963-0104 or [email protected].

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027

Teenagers in jeopardy of not graduating on time or dropping out of school have a chance at obtaining their basic education through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy.

Applications are being accepted for its first class of 2027, which begins in January at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. There is no tuition cost to attend, and meals, housing, uniforms and school supplies are provided at no charge.

The program lasts for five-and-a-half months as a residential phase and 24 months of mentorship by academy staff back in home communities. Learn more about the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy and share the application.

Thank you to Senator Pennycuick for sharing!

Be a Part of the Conversation | The Changing Landscape of Substance Use & Treatment

• Tues., Sept. 8, 7:00-8:30pm
• Online only
• Register Here

What’s changing in the substance use and treatment landscape? Be a Part of the Conversation will bring together a treatment professional, community leaders, and an individual with lived experience to examine emerging trends that behavioral health professionals are seeing and that people in recovery are experiencing. They’ll also explore community-based efforts, including harm reduction and treatment options.

Coming Soon! NAMI Montgomery County Postpartum Support Group

• Mon., Sept. 21
• Register Here

No one should have to navigate the postpartum journey alone. Join NAMI Montgomery County’s free, in-person Postpartum Support Group, a safe and welcoming space for individuals experiencing postpartum challenges to share experiences, find support, and connect with others who understand.

Bucks and Montgomery Counties | September 24: Save a Life Day 2026

Save a Life Day is a grassroots national day of action equipping the public to recognize and reverse an overdose. It started in two West Virginia counties. Today, all 50 states participate.

Together, we can prevent overdose.

September is Suicide Prevention Month

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States and territories. The 988 Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining local care and resources with national standards and best practices.

• In Bucks County, 988 is led by the Lenape Valley Foundation.
• In Montgomery County, 988 is led by MCES.
• Learn more and access resources.

World Suicide Prevention Day is September 10. It’s a time to remember those affected by suicide, to raise awareness, and to focus efforts on directing treatment to those who need it most.

Thank you to The Center for Loss and Bereavement for offering this on-demand webinar option for all of us!

SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination Office | New Fall Mental Health First Aid Classes

• Wed., Oct. 14, Fri., Nov. 6, and Fri., Dec.4
• Learn More and Register Here

Mental Health First Aid Training is a skills-based training course that teaches you how to help someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. All courses are sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.

Training Format and Details:

• 2-hour, self-paced online class followed by 6.5 hour instructor-led training includes lunch and breaks
• Certification is for 3 years.

Family Service Association of Bucks County | Recovery Support

Immediate openings are available in Family Service Association of Bucks County’s Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) Program. Designed for Bucks County adults with a history of substance use, this CRS program connects individuals with peer support, encouragement, recovery resources, treatment, housing, employment opportunities, and more.

A Recovery Specialist understands the journey because they’ve lived it. If you or someone you know could benefit from support, they’re here to help! Learn more at www.fsabc.org, email [email protected], or call (215) 757-6916 ext. 0121.

New Fall Programs at Integrate for Good!

12-week programs begin on September 9! Explore the program schedule and register at integrateforgood.org/programs.

Montgomery County Community College | POWER Program

To learn more or to apply to the POWER Program, visit mc3.edu/power or email [email protected]!

Family Promise Montco PA | New Hope Gardens Elevator

Family Promise Montco PA has recently completed the installation of a new elevator at Hope Gardens, their transitional housing program in Ambler!

Hope Gardens provides transitional housing for families with children experiencing homelessness. They welcome referrals of eligible families and encourage you to share information about the program with families who may benefit from their services, including individuals who may require accessible housing.

The new elevator provides access to all residential floors and significantly improves the accessibility of Hope Gardens for families with mobility needs and disabilities. This improvement reflects their ongoing commitment to ensuring that families experiencing homelessness have equitable access to safe, stable housing and supportive services.

Learn more about Family Promise Montco PA and Hope Gardens!

Manna on Main Street Programs

Manna program flyers are available in the following languages: Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, French, Gujarati, Korean, and Vietnamese. Manna uses Google Translate to provide translation for clients who come to Manna, in addition to several bilingual staff and volunteers.

Learn more about Manna’s services and their vision to end hunger in the North Penn region!

BC Grand Families | Support Group

• Sept. 14 & 28, Oct. 12 & 26, Nov.19 & 23
• Upper, Central, and Lower Bucks
• Registration required by noon on meeting date

Run by grandparents/professionals for grandparents and other kinship caregivers raising the children of loved ones, regardless of personal beliefs. We build support, discuss topics related to
challenges, celebrate successes, broaden knowledge, and educate others through lived experiences. Learn more!

Rep. Brennan and Sen. Santarsiero | 2026 Senior Health Fair

• Thurs., Sept. 24, 1:00-3:00pm
• Central Bucks Senior Activity Center, Doylestown, PA

Visit with local vendors to learn about the services they provide for seniors and caretakers! Also meet with Rep. Brennan and Sen. Santarsiero and their staff about state government programs ans services available.

New Keep on Track Club at Generations

All aboard for this new program hosted by Generations’ Director Doug Eschbach! The goal of the program is to empower seniors to use their SEPTA Keycard and regional rail independently to explore local places of interest. For each event, Doug will meet individuals at the Lansdale train station and explain how to pay for parking at the kiosk ($2) and use the key card to ride the train. The first excursion will be Friday, September 18!

Ride from Lansdale Station to Jefferson Station to explore the area around City Hall. Please call the front desk to register: (215) 723-5841.

All participants for the Keep on Track Club must be cognitively and physically independent. Excursions will involve a great deal of walking. They cannot accommodate assistive devices such as walkers or wheelchairs.

Seniors over 65 are eligible to ride SEPTA for free but must have a key card issued ahead of time. Learn more about SEPTA key cards here: ww.septa.org/fares/senior-fare-card!

SPARK Senior Centers of Montgomery County | Resource Programs

SPARK Senior Centers offer a variety of Resource Programs to assist Seniors with everything from cell phones to taxes! Learn more at www.sparkseniorcenters.org.

Lights of Hope 2026

• Tues., Sept. 15, 6:00-8:00pm
• Elmwood Park Zoo, Norristown, PA (Event is Rain or Shine)

Gather at Elmwood Park Zoo for an evening of remembrance, hope, and healing. Together, we will honor the lives of those we have lost to substance use, celebrate those who have found their path to recovery, and stand in support of individuals, families, and communities impacted by substance use disorder.

Pearl S. Buck International | Rain Poetry Reveal Community Event!

• Sat., Sept. 12, 10:00am-12:00pm
• Pearl S. Buck International Campus, Perkasie, PA
• Free Community Event – All Are Welcome!

Join local students as they reveal their original poetry using water in an outdoor installation.

St. Luke’s Penn Foundation | 5th Annual Recovery is for Everyone Walk

• Sat., Sept. 19, 9:00am
• Souderton, PA
• Register Here!

Raise awareness about substance use disorders and mental health, honor the strength and resilience of those in recovery, and celebrate the power of hope, healing, and community.

The 1.7-mile walk will begin and end at the Hope 26 Festival site (741 N. County Line Road, Souderton). Following the walk, enjoy free food, music, kids’ activities, giveaways, and more at Sweatshirt of Hope’s 2026 Festival.

Laurel House | Breaking the Silence 2026 – When Healthcare Listens: Medical Advocacy in Action

• Thurs., Sept. 24, 8:30-10:30am
• The Belle at Blue Bell Country Club

Join Laurel House for an enlightening breakfast dedicated to strengthening the bridge between healthcare and survivor safety. Come together to explore how the medical community serves as a vital lifeline, transforming clinical settings into spaces of advocacy, healing, and immediate support. Learn more and register!

Foundations Community Partnership | Better Together Luncheon

• Wed., Oct. 7, 11:00am-1:15pm
• The Warrington
• RSVP Here!

This annual event is an opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired. To think broadly and boldly about new ways to work together to increase our collective impact. Join Foundations Community Partnership on October 7, 2026, for a luncheon at The Warrington to celebrate the resiliency and accomplishments of Bucks County’s non-profit community.

The luncheon features Will Dennis, founder and chief catalyst at Unscripted Productions, an applied improvisation company that helps people and organizations be better at being human. In a world growing more automated by the day, Unscripted exists to restore the skills that have been squeezed out of our classrooms, our org charts, and our communities — presence, listening, adaptability, and genuine connection. Will has brought this work into corporations, schools, and nonprofits, believing that the same principles that make an improv ensemble work — show up, contribute what you have, and make the people around you look good — are the same ones that make communities thrive. His interactive keynote, “Just Bring a Brick,” focuses on community, collaboration, and showing up.

Multi-Faith Coalition | Wellness Event

• Thurs., Oct. 8, 5:00-8:15pm
• Blue Bell at Montgomery County Community College
• Register Here!

This event gives the opportunity to discuss and apply how students and community members can both receive and give hope and help to their neighbors and themselves by addressing the needs of the body, mind and spirit.

Montgomery County | Reentry Simulation

• Wed., Oct. 14, 1:00-4:00pm
• Public Safety Training Campus, Conshohocken, PA
• Register Here!

Step into the shoes of a person returning home after incarceration. Take part in our Reentry Simulation to experience the challenges faced during the first month of reentry,
including finding and maintaining housing, securing employment, and more.

Montco Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) | Hunger Action Summit

• Thurs., Oct. 29, 9:00am-3:00pm (Registration starts at 8:30am)
• Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell Campus
• Learn More!

Join this summit to share innovative ideas, network with fellow leaders, and learn new ways to serve our community with the theme, Serving Neighbors, Spreading Change!

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Fall Grant Round Is Open

The Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) is pleased to announce the launch of their 2026 Fall Grant Round. The Foundation will accept proposals through September 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Learn more, share, and/or apply!

If you have questions or need technical assistance at any point during the application process, the Foundation is here to help! Please contact the Grants Team at [email protected] for support with the grant application or the online grants management system.

Foundations Community Partnership | 2 Grant Opportunities!

Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG) are offered on a competitive basis to nonprofits serving Bucks County. These grants, ranging in value up to $15,000, will be awarded to eligible applicants that develop innovative ideas to improve the quality of life for children, young adults, and families. 

Capital Improvement Grants are offered on a competitive basis to nonprofits serving Bucks County. These grants, ranging in value up to $15,000, will be reviewed for supporting projects such as structural facility improvements, extensive renovations, adding durable equipment to existing structures, and IT infrastructure. 

Awarded annually in December and June, a Letter of Inquiry must be submitted by October 1, 2026. Following LOI approval, applications must be submitted by October 15, 2026. Learn more, share, and/or apply!

Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) is Hiring!

BCOC is hiring for multiple roles – Learn more, share, and apply!

The MAGIC Charities Foundation is Hiring!

The MAGIC Charities Foundation is currently seeking an Executive Director!
Join them in changing children’s lives and inspiring others to “make a great investment in children.”

The new Executive Director will provide MAGIC strategic leadership and operational oversight. This role encompasses fundraising, community engagement, grant management, and collaboration with the Board of Directors and external partners. The ideal candidate will be proactive, relationship-driven, detail-oriented, and passionate about advancing MAGIC’s mission “to advocate for and invest in the well-being of children.” Learn more, share, and/or apply!

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Pennie®️ is Hiring A Community Engagement and Enrollment Specialist (Part-Time)

The Community Engagement and Enrollment Specialist is responsible for increasing community awareness of Pennie®️, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace, by attending outreach events such as festivals, community events, health fairs, and more, and educating consumers about available health coverage options and providing enrollment assistance. This position works closely with community organizations, support staff of local legislators and government agencies, small businesses, and Pennie Assisters to connect uninsured and underinsured Pennsylvanians with affordable health insurance coverage. Flexible evening and weekend availability is required to support community outreach events throughout the year. This position offers potential opportunities for advancement. Learn more here!

S.A.G.E. | Volunteers Needed: Share Your Knowledge. Inspire a Student!

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community, share your knowledge, and
connect with the next generation? S.A.G.E. (Senior Adults for Greater Education) has
volunteer opportunities in Langhorne, PA for adults 55 and better!

Interested in volunteering? They’d love to hear from you!

• [email protected]
• [email protected]
• BeaSAGE.org

Governor Shapiro Unveils New Statewide Action Plan to Strengthen Pennsylvania’s Behavioral Health Care System, Address Workforce Shortages, and Fill Gaps in Coverage

The Behavioral Health Council—created by Executive Order 2023-20—identified some of the most significant barriers facing Pennsylvanians who seek support through the Commonwealth’s behavioral health care system and created a plan to address them.

This plan was recently launched on August 5, 2026, and includes six goals for our community and Commonwealth. Learn more and get involved with education and advocacy opportunities!

SEPTA Bus Network Phase Updates

Phase 1 of SEPTA’s New Bus Network launched in late August. Phase 1 includes a few changes for Montgomery County, including the folding of Route 106 into an extended Route 105, and discontinuation of service to Gladwyne on Route 44 and Route 52.

Phase 2 is scheduled to launch in Spring 2027 and will feature bigger changes for Montgomery County, such as the discontinuation of Route 92, Route 150, and Route 201, and the introduction of a new Route 142 from King of Prussia Mall to Exton Square Mall and new SEPTA GO on-demand zones in Chester County. Route 94 will see a small routing change and increased frequency.

Stay tuned for further updates and contact [email protected] if you have any questions about the New Bus Network or SEPTA.

Thank you to the Partnership For Transportation for this update!

Bright Path Center, Bucks County’s New Behavioral Health Crisis Center, Now Open

Now open in Doylestown, Bright Path Center provides 24/7 support for children, teens, and adults experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis. Individuals can walk in for help at any time without an appointment. Based on each person’s needs, services may include crisis intervention, stabilization, connection to community resources, short-term crisis residential care, or withdrawal management. The building, located at 520 North West Street, Doylestown, features separate entrances and spaces for children and adults.

“Bright Path Center represents exactly the kind of investment Bucks County residents deserve, one that meets people with compassion in their moment of need,” said Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, chair of the Bucks County Commissioners. “Behavioral health crises don’t wait for convenient hours or the right paperwork, and now our neighbors have a place to turn that understands that urgency.” Learn more!

New Online Hub! 25 Years Later: Stories of Survival and Solidarity

The 25 Years Later Community Hub brings together publicly available resources developed by organizations and advocates responding to the effects of 9/11 and the domestic and global War on Terror. It is intended as an archive, a repository and learning resource for all. Explore the Community Hub!

National Alliance to End Homelessness | Transitional Housing: What Is It?

In light of the current environment for funding and federal priorities, Continuums of Care (CoCs) and homeless services providers are reconsidering transitional housing (TH) as an intervention for people experiencing homelessness. This overview will help communities understand how to apply the lessons learned from TH models of the past to create more effective interventions today, as part of an overall system approach to solving homelessness.

…”It is also important to ground this in regulatory reality: people in TH are still considered homeless. Entry into TH is not an endpoint; it is a temporary point along the pathway, and programs must be designed with that urgency and purpose in mind.

This creates a clear charge: TH should be low-barrier, person-centered, and explicitly housing-focused. Services should be available and responsive, but not a condition for accessing the program or being exited from it. Strong transition planning must begin at entry, reinforcing that TH is not someone’s permanent housing. When done well, TH functions as a short-term, purposeful intervention that stabilizes people and accelerates exits to permanent housing, aligned with broader system goals and the intent of the CoC program statute.” Download the resource.

Self Care for Caregivers: Compassion Starts Within

• Thurs., Sept. 17, 6:00pm
• Blue Bell Library
• Reserve a Spot

Caring for others is deeply meaningful, but it can also be physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. In the midst of supporting those around us, its easy to overlook our own well-being. This workshop offers practical tools to help care givers restore balance and build resilience through mindfulness and Ayurvedic selfcare. Together, explore supportive daily routines, learn a set of nourishing practices, cultivate metta (loving-kindness) and reflect in generosity in ways that replenish rather than deplete. Participants will leave with simple, sustainable practices to reduce stress, prevent burnout and care for themselves with the same compassion they offer others.

Gwynedd Mercy University’s New Behavioral Health Institute | CEU Lunch and Learn Series

• Begins Tues., Sept. 22
• Virtual
• Learn More and Register!

Gwynedd Mercy University’s new Behavioral Health Institute is hosting a Continuing Education Virtual Lunch and Learn Series this fall!

Participants will receive 1 hour of PA State Board of Social Workers, Professional Counselors, and Marriage Family Therapists CE credits upon completion of each session.

Questions? Contact Katie Starrantino at [email protected].

Beauty In Our Brokenness Ministries: Trauma-Informed Training

• Sat., Oct. 3, 9:00am-12:00pm
• New Eden Fellowship, Schwenksville, PA
• Register

This foundational training introduces the core principles of trauma-informed care – an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates that awareness into compassionate, effective support.

Participants will learn: How trauma affects the brain, body, and behavior; How individuals typically respond to trauma; The key principles of trauma-informed care; Practical strategies for creating safe, supportive, and responsive environments; Ways to promote healing, trust, and resilience in your community.

Mandatory Reporter Training for Faith Communities

• Thurs., Oct. 8, 9:00-11:30am
• Colmar, PA and Online
• Register

If you work directly with children, Pennsylvania law considers you a mandated reporter. This session equips faith community members to recognize and respond to suspected abuse with confidence, and can serve as strengthening point for your congregation’s child protection policies and procedures. This training gives CEU credits approved for Pennsylvania Act 126 and Act 31.

Victim Services Center is pleased to offer this event in partnership with the Multi-Faith Coalition.

The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County | Leaders on Board – Registration Open!

• 6-week Virtual Nonprofit Board Training Program
• Tuesdays from 5:30pm-6:45pm, starting Oct. 27
• Register

Topics to be covered in the six-week interactive training program include: Basic Governance/Role of the Board/Vital Role of Engagement/CEO & Board; Understanding Strategic Planning; Fundamentals of Fundraising for Boards; Financial Oversight for Boards; Measure impact and outcomes.

Leadership Montco | Executive Leadership Program

Leadership Montco serves as a hub where professionals expand their leadership capacity, student leaders develop essential skills, and cross-sector partnerships take shape. Through targeted learning experiences led by industry experts, participants gain a deeper understanding of Montgomery County and how to lead effectively and create lasting impact

Motivated executives and mid-level professionals are invited to apply online. The program admits up to 50 participants through a competitive selection process. The enrollment fee is $6,575 for the 10-month program. Learn more and apply.