All Articles Tagged 'Association' (19)

The Association of Community Services presented the 2012 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards June 20. The awards, now in their 37th year, honor those who go beyond all expectations in their service to the Howard County community. Top: L-R:  Anna Katz of Grassroots, representing the Volunteer Team of the Year, Cold Weather Shelter; Richard Story, JPB Partners, Emcee; Ande Kolp, Audrey Robbins Chair; Jackie Eng, ACS President. Seated: L-R  Peggy Hoffman, Maryland Access Point, Employee Team of…

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Columbia, Maryland…They are four shining lights in Howard County—individuals and teams who have provided services that enhance and enrich the lives of Howard County residents by going above and beyond all expectations in their service to the community.  They are the Association of Community Services (ACS) 2012 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award Winners. 

George Pittman, Volunteer of the Year is a former physicist and CIA employee…

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Columbia, Maryland… Gerald Ford was President, Columbia was less than 10 Years old, gas prices averaged $.52, the Dow Jones high reached 862 and the average house cost $42,000.  A lot has changed since the Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards began in 1975, but the opportunity to help support Howard County’s human…

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“You Definitely Know Someone.”  With a theme reminding people that potential Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award winners are neighbors, friends, and colleagues they already know, nominations for the prestigious awards are now open.

Do you know who is an ordinary person doing an…

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Do you counsel or work with seniors who want to stay in their home?  Wednesday, January 18 from Noon-1:30 pm The Association of Community Services General Meeting focuses on the experiences and expectations of "Aging in Place" in Howard County.  Opting for Independence interviewed adults age 65 and…

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Managers Toolkit Improves

Management and Career Path Skills

Columbia, Maryland…Being an effective manager requires a wide array of skills. New and experienced managers will find insights into…

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Columbia, MD…The Association of Community Services (ACS)  is bringing together bloggers, podcasters, online and traditional news daily, weekly and monthly news representatives at its Free October 19 General Meeting.  Meet the writers and editors who publish Howard County news. Learn what they want, how and…

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Strategic Marketing Plans for Nonprofits

September 15

Does your organization’s marketing plan successfully connect organizational goals with your target audiences? Thursday, September 15,…

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Columbia, MD…The Association of Community Services (ACS) has elected its new officers and new members to its Board of Directors.  Officers for 2011-2012 include as President, Jackie Eng, Bridges to Housing Stability; Vice…

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June 10, 2011     For Immediate Release

Contact:  Harry Schwarz   443-766-9476  Harry.Schwarz@verizon.net

 

Retiring Director Anne Towne To Be Honored at the Association of Community Services’

Audrey Robbins Humanitarian…

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May 18, 2011..Columbia, Maryland…Howard County Human Services agencies will be facing a crisis point in the very near future if current trends of flat or cut funding, reductions in staffing and programs, and increased service demands continue.

These are the conclusions drawn from findings in a new report   Budget Trends in Howard County Health and Human Services FY2008-FY2011.  The report was prepared by the Policy Analysis Center for the Association of…

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April 12, 2011

Maryland Passes Alcohol Tax:

Statement from the Association of Community Services

The increase in the alcohol tax is both good news and disappointing news for those in the human services community. After so many years, recognizing that it was time for Maryland's alcohol tax to increase was a positive step.  Additional revenues for our schools and educational system and for programs that help people with developmental disabilities is…

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Compelling messages that stimulate and engage an audience, particularly when it’s a business, grantor or potential donor is a vital part of building financial resources for your organization.  The Association of Community Services(ACS) has created a three- part-series: March 24, April 7 and April 28 that focuses on Crafting Your Message So Donors Will Listen. Whether for one-on-one delivery, on your website or…

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Finder$, Keeper$ Focuses on Finding and Keeping Funds



Finder$. Keeper$: Helping nonprofits find and keep funds is the theme of the Association of Community Services’(ACS) three-part training series that begins February 3. Designed to hone fundraising skills, Finder$, Keeper$ sessions run…

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September 28, 2010.. Columbia, Md..Do you know how to supervise, hire, present, manage, motivate and evaluate people? Could your staff improve these skills? The Association of Community Services (ACS) is offering First-Time Managers, an eight-part, year-long, training program designed to improve skills in each of these areas. Sessions run between:… Continue

Columbia, Md…Adolescence, aging and workforce issues are all more complicated when multiple cultures are involved. Cultural Connections: Workforce, Youth, and Aging: Challenges and Opportunities, a cost-effective three-part series September 30, October 14 and October 28 will offer insights and suggestions on dealing with each of these topics. Put on by the Association of Community Services (ACS), the series will offer participants the opportunity to improve their ability to connect with Korean,… Continue

Columbia, Maryland… Continuing a tradition begun in 1975 the Association of Community Services has announced the 2010 honorees for Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards. The 35th Anniversary honorees are: Donna Wells, Howard County Mental Health Authority, Employee of the Year; Kathleen Dugan, Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.), Volunteer of the Year; and NAMI-Howard County (National Alliance on Mental Illness), Volunteer Team of the Year. The Association has also created a new… Continue

While many women shrink from wearing extremely high heels or at least whimper from the pain of donning them, former Columbia Association President Maggie Brown rose to the challenge.…

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Calling all high school French and Spanish students! If you are in level 2 and above, Columbia Association's summer student exchange program may be just right for you! You won't stay in hotels like a tourist. You'll experience a new culture as a member of it as you live with a French or Spanish family for two weeks. What better way to make French or Spanish friends, practice your language skills and go on fun trips to new places?



The Columbia Association is accepting applications for… Continue