Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y receives capacity building grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation to help CCC&Y promote its impact, mission and vision

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020

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CCC&Y receives capacity building grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation to help CCC&Y promote its impact, mission and vision

CCC&Y has received a capacity building grant from Vitalyst Health Foundation to help CCC&Y to increase its capacity and effectiveness by telling its unique and authentic story.

“The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (CCC&Y) is a nonprofit organization that ignited collective action to cultivate, honor and empower resilient, thriving communities,”Vitalyst Health Foundation reported. “The vision of a holistic community where all children of Coconino County are increasingly free from the trauma experience and all have equitable opportunities that build resiliency aligns with the mission of Vitalyst in Access to Care and coordinated systems of care and Social & Cultural Cohesion and support services for mental health needs.”

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Mindfulness Spotlight

CCCY-BGC Mindfulness for Youth partnership

When CCCY reached out to the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff to inquire their interest in mindfulness for youth, their response was yes! So, we set up two days to ensure small group sessions.

I began the session by asking, “Who has heard of mindfulness?” Several students pointed to Killip’s banner. So, I asked, “What does mindfulness mean?” They responded, taking time to calm down. I said, “Yes! And, that’s what we are taking time for today.”

We talked about the meaning of resiliency is to develop skills and power to overcome hard things, and become stronger and healthier. I emphasized healthy relationships with ourselves, family, school, and community help us build resiliency. I shared mindfulness is a resiliency tool. Mindfulness means taking time to breathe and notice our senses in the present moment.

Local Education Spotlight

Bilingual update — Flagstaff Unified School District to Start School Year with Remote Learning. See more local education news

The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board approved a recommendation to have all students begin the 2020-2021 school year, on August 17, 2020, in Flexible Remote Learning and Distance Learning options only and delay the start of In-Person Learning at school sites at least through the first quarter (October 9, 2020). The recommendation to move entirely to online remote learning was based on significant levels of spread and positive cases of COVID-19 in local communities and the state of Arizona, and the District’s commitment to the health and safety of students, FUSD staff, and vulnerable members of our communities.

“Making this decision now provides more certainty about the start of the school year, and enables staff to focus solely on preparing for high quality remote and distance learning,” said FUSD Superintendent Michael Penca. “We know this decision impacts our students, families, and community, and we appreciate their understanding and flexibility as we deal with the implications of this global pandemic.”

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CCC&Y Children & Youth Focused Calendar of Events

Note: Please be sure to check with individual organizations regarding postponement / cancellation of events due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency.

2020 Flagstaff regional events

2020 Fredonia Regional Events

2020 Grand Canyon, Tusayan Regional Events

2020 Page Regional Events

2020 Tuba City, Navajo Nation regional events

2020 Williams regional events

CCC&Y Children & Youth Tool Kit