![]() During this meeting, Yolo got to hear about the challenging circumstances parents are facing with the pandemic, such as shortage of funds for food due to a cut in employment hours, stress, anxiety and uncertainty of whether or not they will have enough money to pay next month’s rent. One of the first meetings Yolo held was with parent liaisons from four different Elkhart Community Schools. “While many Elkhart residents are aware of the services CCS provides, others like the immigrant and Latinx community don’t really know about assistance CCS has to offer,” Yolo said. Yolo will be meeting with key stakeholders in Elkhart County to better connect them to Church Community Services. In this role, Yolo will provide vision and leadership for community engagement-centered activities with the Latinx community. The first step was hiring Yolo López DeMarco as Director of Community Outreach. Thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, further steps in outreach to the Latinx community have begun this year. The ID is accepted at schools, many banks, interactions with law enforcement and in healthcare settings. Church Community Services also became the pick up site for City of Elkhart resident ID’s, which are particularly helpful to residents needing a photo ID. Last spring, through support from Watershed Consulting and the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, CCS translated print materials and signage, and a phone translation service was made available so when guests call the Financial Services program, staff can communicate with Spanish speaking guests. In the past CCS has relied on the assistance of Spanish speaking volunteers to communicate with guests as they visit the food pantry, but Spanish speaking volunteers are not available for every shift, and as a result CCS has not become established as a welcoming place to those who predominantly speak Spanish.Ĭhurch Community Services is committed to becoming more inclusive. ![]() All Rights Reserved.Church Community Services is meant to serve all neighbors in need, but until recently has struggled to serve the Latinx community effectively, due in large part to the language barrier. If you have any questions, feel free to email us at NatashaHollandStudio or send a message through Etsy! Would you like a 5x7 print of the Golden Gate? **Your order will be shipped to your Etsy address. Please allow 2-4 days for your print to be shipped. **Our mat option includes our high quality bright white mat and comes with a sturdy 4ply white backing that is made of 100% recycled materials.Īll art is safely packaged in a clear protective sleeve with hard backing. You can pick from several different styles/sizes See pictures for samples of each! an Archival Giclee Reproduction of the original printed on 110# white card stock and signed. The original was drawn in ink by the artist, Natasha Holland. ![]() This listing is for an Archival Giclee Print. Do you love Architecture as much as we do?! Add some unique art to your home with an illustration of The Lerner Theatre, formally known as The Elco Theatre.
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