Lakewood Collab April Minutes

Collaborative Meeting Minutes
April 26, 2012 ~ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Woman’s Club Pavilion, Lakewood Park
Our Mission:
“The Lakewood Family Collaborative is a group of agencies, organizations and concerned individuals working together to make sure a
network of services and supports are available and accessible to children, youth and families.”
Welcome/Introductions – Bruce Chamberlin welcomed everyone. Collab attendees introduced themselves.
Summer Programs – Toni Gelsomino asked for info on Kids Summer Programs…
*Applewood Centers – Day Camp: June 18 – Aug 13, 9 am – 4 pm, 6 yrs – 14 yrs. http://www.applewoodcenters.org
*Lakewood United Methodist Church – VBS: July 16-20, 9:30 – 12, 3 yrs – 5th grade. Also, opportunity for
students to work on houses throughout summer (partner w/ Lkwd Alive) or do yard work for senior residents on
May 20 (partner w/Div. of Aging). http://www.lkwdumc.org
*YWCA – Day Camp: June 11 – Aug, 8:30 – 4 pm, ages 14-17, for girls in foster care.
http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=8oIDLSOyGoF&b=8008755
Job Seekers – Kristine Pagsuyoin expressed need for volunteers for the Job Seekers committee. Please turn in
the questionnaire regarding direction for the committee and make note if you would like to help with the
committee.
Mental Health Panel – Kristine Pagsuyoin announced the panel for May’s Mental Health Panel Discussion. A
form was distributed to be completed regarding questions to ask the panel.
Spotlight and Discussion – Kristina Austin, The Gathering Place –
The mission of The Gathering Place is to support, educate and empower individuals and families touched by
cancer through programs and services provided free of charge. The Gathering Place has both an East
(Beachwood) & West (Westlake) location. They have served over 21,000 individuals and have had over
150,000 visits. They offer a variety of services to individuals and families of individuals dealing with cancer such
as: peer support groups, a fitness trainer, and a medical librarian. The Gathering Place also recently opened a
Wig Salon.
http://www.touchedbycancer.org
216-595-9546
Table Discussion –
1) What are some suggestions for increasing community awareness about the Gathering Place?
Responses:
*Flyers in clinics, pharmacies & social service agencies; connecting with faith-based groups and schools
(counselors); contacting other agencies & stressing FREE; Ads in city newsletters and papers; representative @
hospitals; present @ community forums; encouraging personal references
2) What do you see as perceived barriers to your clients accessing programs and services @ The Gathering
Place?
Responses:
*Transportation; Clear understanding of services (for youth); location; emotionally scary
Announcements –
*Guidestone (formerly Berea Children’s Home and Family Services) – More info: guidestoneohio.org
*Flyers for Foster Care Info Meeting & 10 Reasons to Adopt a Teenager
*Opening a Charter School (Stepstone Academy)
*Lakewood Office moved locations
*Love INC – loveinccuyahoga.org
*Golf Outing – June 29
*Hospice of the Western Reserve – http://www.hospicewr.org
*Opening 32 bed house
*YWCA – http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=8oIDLSOyGoF&b=8008755
*Selina: 216.881.6878 x228
*After-school program for teen girls (TODAY)
*8 week program dealing with health & emotional issues (can bring the program to an agency during
the summer)
*The Gathering Place – http://www.touchedbycancer.org or 216.595.9546.
*Race – June 3rd
*Recover Resources – http://www.recres.org
*Welcome to Lakewood Event – Great event! Thanks to Lkwd CRAC & the Collab!
*Lakewood Alive – http://www.lakewoodalive.com
*Spring Stroll (see brochures)
*Paint Program for Lkwd residents
*Lakewood New Life – http://www.lakewoodnewlifechurch.org
*Let’s Love Lakewood (August)
*Victoria – Served as intern @ Division of Youth this past year. Thanks for serving! Great job!