March Into Action” NOLA Ready March 2024 Newsletter

MARCH 2024 NEWSLETTER Dear NOLA Ready Volunteers, Welcome to the March edition of our newsletter! As we march into this new month, I am excited to share some updates and opportunities with you all.Firstly, I am thrilled to announce the extension of our Ambassador Volunteer program! Your dedication and commitment have been invaluable to our community, and we are extending this opportunity to welcome more individuals into our fold.  For more information on how to become a NOLA READY VOLUNTEER AMBASSADOR, Click Here! In addition to this extension, we have some exciting new training courses lined up for March. These courses will cover crucial areas of preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery. It’s essential that we equip ourselves with the necessary skills and knowledge to support our community effectively in times of need.Furthermore, I am excited to announce the inaugural 504 Day – a hurricane preparedness event for all city residents. This event will be a vital opportunity for us to come together and ensure that our community is well-prepared for any challenges that may come our way. We are in need of volunteers and partners to make this event a success, so if you’re interested in getting involved, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at ariana.newman@nola.gov for more information. Lastly, if you have any volunteer opportunities or ideas you’d like to share, please don’t hesitate to email them to me. Your input and contributions are invaluable as we work together to build a stronger, more resilient community. This month let’s train up and get ready – because together, we can make a real difference. Get ready, get ready, get ready – ready!Thank you for your continued dedication and support.Warm regards,Ariana NewmanNOLA Ready Volunteer Corps Programs Manager Join us as a NOLA Ready Volunteer Ambassador and be part of a team dedicated to building a safer, stronger, and more resilient New Orleans!  WITH 100 DAYS LEFT UNTIL HURRICANE SEASON BEGINS… 504 Day event is more important than ever. Join us on May 4, 2024, from 10am to 5pm at Al Davis Park in New Orleans for a day filled with activities and resources to help you get all your plans in order. From emergency preparedness workshops to hands-on demonstrations, there will be something for everyone to ensure you’re ready for any situation.If you’re interested in volunteering at 504 Day or becoming a sponsor, we’d love to have you on board. Please reach out to Ariana Newman at ariana.newman@nola.gov to get involved.Let’s come together as a community to ensure we’re all prepared for the upcoming hurricane season. See you at 504 Day! Interested in joining the NOLA Ready Volunteer Corps?Whether you’re passionate about community resilience, emergency preparedness, or simply lending a helping hand, we welcome you with open arms! Join our dedicated team of volunteers and make a difference in our city. To sign up or learn more, click here! Let’s work together to keep New Orleans safe and prepared! NOLA Ready is the City of New Orleans’ emergency preparedness campaign, managed by the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.  This message contains emergency preparedness information. Emergency alerts are sent through a separate program.  To sign up for emergency alerts, text your NOLAREADY to 77295 or go to ready.nola.gov/alerts.

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WML SPOTLIGHT Connie R. Bouligny, RN, APRN-BC Greater Grace FellowshipShe became affiliated with BCM- Congregational Wellness when she enrolled in the Faith Community Nurse Course (Class # 34). Inspired by the mentoring she received, she started and led the Health Ministry at her church. She recruited members to participate in and complete the Strategies To Trim and Reduce (STAR) Program in combination with the walking project instituted by her at her church.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BE INSPIRED Kindness Builds Relationship How we treat people is a big deal to God. The Bible has a lot to say about relationships – husbands and wives, parents and children, employers and workers and so on. One such place is in the Book of Ephesians in chapters 5 and 6. The exact reading can be found at Ephesians 5: 21 through Ephesians 6:9. In this passage, we are admonished to treat people kindly. When we are congenial towards people and handle them with care, these kind gestures are the hallmark of building good and healthy relationships. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE COMMUNITY RESOURCESCommunity resource centers offer FREE classes and events year round Peoples www.peopleshealth.com  AmeriHealth www.amerihealthcaritasla.com  Humana Humana Neighborhood Center, Metairie, LA JenCare  Midcity | JenCare Senior Medical Center (jencaremed.com) AARP https://local.aarp.org/new-orleans-la/aarp-events/   Here is the easiest way to keep up with what is going on in your city.  Orleans Parish Emergency Alerts https://ready.nola.gov/stay-connected/emergency-alerts/   Jefferson Parish https://www.jeffparish.net/   St Tammany https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=stpgovalert   http://www.stpgov.org/localalert   St. Bernard https://www.sbpg.net/list.aspx   Plaquemines https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AlertCenter.aspx   Other Orleans Parish Newsletters: (Click to subscribe)Neighborhood Engagement Neighborhood Engagement – City of New Orleans (nola.gov)   City Council Home – New Orleans City Council (nola.gov)   New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/subscriber/new?topic_id=LANOLA_25 Mental Health  9-8-8 National Mental Health LineKeep Calm Line (distress/ immediate help) 1-866-310-7977Behavioral Health Help Line 1-877-664-2248 Food, Clothing, Shelter, and Financial Assistance Dial 211 Find your local assistance  COVID Order FREE tests from the governmentLouisiana COVID information  Hurricane Preparedness  Generator Safety Louisiana Preparedness Guide Cancer Screenings No – Cost breast and cervical screenings for women CLICK HERE  RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES MARCH HEALTH TIP Start March with 5 Health-Boosting TipsGet ready to embrace the thrill of National Nutrition Month® this March! It’s a phenomenal time to shine a spotlight on the importance of smart food choices and establishing healthy eating and exercise routines. Let’s get excited about nourishing our bodies the right way! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE MARCH HEALTH AWARENESS National Kidney Month 2024 Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times a day? This kidney month, join us in getting to know your kidneys. Learn how you can protect these two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs that work around the clock for you. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Remember to submit your monthly activity report for activities between the 1st and the 31st of the previous month. What did your wellness ministry do recently? You can download and complete the fillable PDF:  CLICK HERE.Wellness Ministry Activity Report Baptist Community Ministries, Congregational Wellness You are receiving this email because you opted in through participation in one of our programs: CNEP, CHPP, STAR, BHIP or MHFA. Thank you for being a part of our wellness ministry network. Our mailing address is: Baptist Community Ministries, Congregational Wellness 2222 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70122 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program provides free access for thousands of Louisiana residents every year to several of New Orleans’ cultural institutions. The Helis Foundation currently also provides free admission weekly to the Contemporary Arts Center of New Orleans, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans Museum of Art, and New Orleans Botanical Garden, including the Helis Foundation Enrique Alferez Sculpture Garden. This Sunday, January 14th, Louisiana Children’s Museum will provide free admission through The Helis Foundation’s Art for All program.  Space is limited due to Fire Marshall capacity and reservations are required in advance. We cannot guarantee entry without a reservation. Art for All reservations will not be available through Eventbrite this month and will be available this Friday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. Instead, we ask that you make your reservation using the LCM ticket portal. LCM members, when accessing reservations for this date, please choose January events and not the Art for All event.  LCM purchase tickets & reservations  We thank The Helis Foundation for their continued support of LCM. To learn more about their work, please visit www.thehelisfoundation.org. If you have visited LCM during a recent Art for All day, we would love to hear your feedback. Please click on the button below to take a 2-3 minute survey that will provide The Helis Foundation with your insights. Art for All survey      Follow us on Social Media for all of the latest news! Don’t miss out on any of the programs offered at LCM! Get the latest, chat with us, and share your LCM experiences. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @louisianakids!

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