Homeless Outreach

Toast of Rockdale is a diverse group of energetic individuals who meet weekly to further develop their speaking and leadership skills. Our goal is to create a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment that embraces those who want to improve their public speaking and public presence at work, in the community, or in their social network. Our door is open to all.

Do you remember the excitement in childhood? Do you feel introverted when you are in a group setting? Are you shy? Do other people have more fun than you do? There are simple life hacks you can use to improve your communication skills and your social life. Communication is not just yakking. Communication is the whole experience of connecting with people and forming relationships. It includes the joy, understanding, and love formed among people. In our meetings, you will learn: A simple life hack to increase your liking and tolerance of other people, or even of yourself! * How to become more interested and enjoy conversations with people. * How to be comfortable in social settings * How to become more extroverted and, * How to make connections with people. Feeling lonely, isolated, or bored? This meeting is exactly what you need! Come join us! This group is brought to you by the Dianetics & Scientology life improvement center of Atlanta, GA.

People Growing Together Toastmasters club meets each week at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays. Our physical meeting site is at the St. John's Lutheran Church Community Ministry Center, 201 Council Street, Salisbury. The building is on the corner of Church St and Council St...both are one-way streets. You can enter off Ennis St, and drive to back side of church property and park in front of Community Ministry Building. However due to COVID-19, we are currently meeting 'On-Line' via ZOOM. You can join us in person or on-line

Follow us for all Meditation events online through the week and see the difference yourself! The meditation classes delve into methods of reconnecting with the energy within oneself, tapping into and channeling it in a focused purposeful way for complete relaxation and soothing self-enhancement. Introductory session of guided meditation. Learn the basics, and get the experience of true meditation. It's simple and easy, anyone can do it. It's always free. 👩🏻‍💻Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87313290103?pwd=a01VajFRR3lEalN5NGlTRElUa3o1Zz09 Meeting ID: 873 1329 0103 Passcode: 812489 You don't need to bring anything, just a willing heart to get the experience! No other preparations needed. Come, de-stress and feel peace and relaxation! Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a registered non-profit organization, the purpose of which is to bring the message of peace, and balance through the practice of Meditation. Please join our whatspp group for updates and links: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FvClPbSrTg2GEBy6zBLWiY

Whether you're speaking to the Board of Directors, your customers, a specific audience, co-workers, or your kids, Tarheel Toastmasters can help you do it better! Our club offers: - A program to build your public speaking skills - A fun and safe setting to learn and practice - Supportive feedback to help you grow - Guests are always WELCOME!

Once RSVP'd, I will send you our Zoom Meeting ID. BNI Power Alliance in Huntington Beach is looking for Business owners large or small who are interested in growing their business through referrals from other local businesses. This group has referred over $1 Million in Thank You for Closed Business in one year!! We meet for breakfast every Tuesday morning at 7am at Buon Gusto Italian Restaurant. Once you are accepted into the Chapter, your category is immediately locked out from any competition to join. Click the following link if you are interested in visiting: https://bit.ly/2HlRfOi Here are some of the categories we are looking for: Payroll Chiropractor Website/eCommerce Hair Dresser Plumber Contractor Property Manager Acupuncturist Massage Therapist Family Law Attorney Handyman Housekeeper Notary Electrician Painter Carpet Cleaner Senior In-Home Care Commercial Real Estate Agent Nutritionist Yoga Instructor We currently have 20 members with the following categories: Personal Injury Attorney Residential Real Estate Agent Residential Mortgage Broker Bookkeeping Services CPA Fitness Podcaster Non-Profit - HB Reads Financial Advisor Estate Planning Attorney Life Insurance Agent Dentist Health Insurance Agent Skin Care Property and Casualty Insurance Printer Physical Therapist Supplemental Insurance Solar Specialist

Join us the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday from 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm At City Talk Toastmasters Club, you will learn and practice public speaking in a friendly, comfortable environment with people who are there for the same reason you are - to become better communicators and leaders. Toastmasters members learn by speaking to groups and working with others in a supportive environment. Each meeting gives everyone an opportunity to practice conducting meetings, giving impromptu speeches, presenting prepared speeches, and offering constructive evaluations. We would love to have you join us! Email vppr-5713@toastmastersclubs.org for more information

We are currently meeting online. Use the Contact Us Tab on our website to let us know if you are attending our meeting and we will send you the zoom link. https://hospitable.toastmastersclubs.org/ Come join us each Wednesday at Noon in lovely downtown Sarnia. Hospitable Toastmasters invites you to improve your speaking and leadership skills in an encouraging and hospitable environment. Whether you are looking for self-improvement or want to achieve greater career success, being part of a positive peer group is key. Come visit for free and check whether it suits you.

What will we do? • Learn coping skills for anxiety and stress • Learn how to identity distressing thoughts and unhealthy behaviors • Learn how to manage your emotions using mindfulness meditation.

What it is A weekly 1 hour connection and empathy space currently hosted by people who have experience in NVC, for anyone interested in NVC. This is not a workshop but a peer listening space to encourage listening. Who it’s for Everyone who is interested in NVC is welcome. No need for formal training but it’s great if you have been to some trainings. Come if you want to practice listening. Come if you’d enjoy a listening ear. What happens We offer a structure which offers clear guidance to everyone about what to do. Format (Each host will hold the space in a slightly different way but the overall structure will be the same) • Check-in • breakout into 3s for empathy and listening. (Empathy guidelines will be given and you can respond to the generative question ‘What do you want empathy for or to talk through?’) • Closing Self responsibility This is a reminder that everyone is responsible for themselves and we encourage you to take care of your own emotional safety. Bear in mind your listening partners aren’t trainers or therapists. Is there any cost? We’re offering these sessions for free as we’d like to contribute to making empathy support more accessible, especially during these challenging times. Afterwards, if you are moved to do so, and can afford it, we’d be grateful for a donation to our chosen organisation: NVC Matters (the national organisation for NVC in the UK): Bank account: 65414848 SC: 089299 Please register here to get the zoom link sent to you for each session https://subscribepage.io/LHsignup

We are still active and meeting virtually each week on Zoom. If you wish to attend, please RSVP and we will reach out to you and confirm we have an opening in your category and send you the meeting link. We work together to support each others businesses and exchange referrals. During our weekly meetings, we give two promotionals about our business and have a schedule of speakers which give a 10 minutes presentation about their business. This non-compete, supportive environment allows businesswomen to develop their business in a positive, productive environment. We are looking for dynamic, committed businesswomen that are looking to expand their business success. We only allow one business per category, so please RSVP before attending to see if you category is still open. Complete information about joining, commitment and investment will be provided at your visit. You can learn more about Leads Club at www.LeadsClub.com or contact Cathy Wagner at (630) 921-9720.

Every Tuesday this Recovery International Welcome meeting for all newcomers is held on Zoom.com at 6:00 pm PDT. This meeting is an introduction to the Recovery International Four Step Method. Recovery International empowers individuals to use cognitive behavioral self help "tools" for symptoms of anxiety, depression, the simple trivialities of everyday life and a good approach to overall better mental health. Please click this registration link to register for the RI Welcome Meeting: https://recoveryinternational-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkcu-urjspH9xE_7Sf7doMCSgZnFGojDWc To attend the RI Welcome meeting pre-register, please then scroll down to select a date and time from the available options on the Zoom.com page. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. Questions? Contact RI Area 25 Program Manager Lisa Garcia at lisa@recoveryinternational.org or 619-383-2084.

What will we do? • Learn coping skills • Learn how to identity distressing thoughts and unhealthy behaviors • Learn to be mindful

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

Some trained COUNT volunteers work together once a month at RMH (http://www.rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer.php) as Housewarmers (usually on the 1st Sunday from 1 – 5 PM). Some schedule other shifts at their convenience. You may try this out with less fuss by following a "Fast track" or go through the normal process. Fast track • Arrange a time to shadow a COUNT volunteer. Call Dave Nohle at 614-268-9558 (cell). • Show up and try it out. • Complete application, etc. later. Normal process • Complete an online application (http://rmhc-centralohio.org/volunteer/). • Attend orientation in advance. • At orientation you will complete forms agreeing to keep family/patient info private and allowing a background check and tour the facility. • Complete one training shift. Daily shifts are: morning 9 AM - 1 PM, afternoon 1 - 5 PM and evening 5 - 9 PM. • Schedule shifts online using the on the RMH scheduling system (http://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/?FROM=32895). The Ronald McDonald House (RMH) provides housing and meals for families with sick children. The Columbus RMH is the largest in the world with 137 rooms. COUNT has been volunteering there since May 2014. Housewarmers work with RMH guests to provide a home-like environment - greet, assist with family needs, answer phones, give tours, assist with checkin/checkout, prepare guest rooms after checkout, clean facility, laundry, restock supplies and staff the front desk. RMH Housewarmers volunteer at least one four-hour shift a month. All Housewarmers must complete an application and agree to a background check before they can be full fledged volunteers.

Let’s meet and share our thoughts about Carson McCullers’ novella, The Ballad of The Sad Café.

The Unity of Columbus Resource Group for the Homeless is seeking compassionate volunteers who would like to help serve and uplift members of our homeless community. This group is dedicated to sharing kindness, resources, and support with individuals who may be experiencing difficult circumstances. Anyone with a heart for service is welcome to join us as we work together to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Community members are also invited to contribute by bringing helpful items for those in need. Donations of items can be contributed at the meeting and will be distributed to assist members of the homeless community. Please consider joining us and sharing this opportunity with friends, family, or associates who may also wish to help. Learn more about Unity of Columbus at www.unityofcolumbus.org or call (614) 267-4959. Together we can extend compassion, dignity, and support to our community. 💛

***LOVE SOUP?*** Souper Heroes is back! Folks donate homemade soups and we get to sample and vote on our favorite! Now, put a donation in the collection (or Venmo). Suggested donation to local food pantry: $5+ (depending on how many samples you enjoy) ### April 23: “Spring Fling” As spring starts to bloom, Souper Heroes will embrace fresh, vibrant flavors with the “Spring Fling” event in April. This is your chance to dive into the season with soups that are as colorful and lively as spring itself. Bold ingredients, bright flavors, and a touch of creativity will make this event the perfect celebration of renewal and growth. ### How It Works **Soup Makers:** Bring your A-game (and your pre-heated slow cooker) filled with your best soup. You’ll be serving samples to attendees who are ready to fall in love with your creation. Registration is open now! **Soup Eaters:** For a small donation (cash or Venmo), you can taste up to 15 soups and vote for your favorite in the People’s Choice Award. The host location will supply all the essentials: extension cords, soup cups, spoons, napkins, and even cup carriers. *Plus, bread and beverages will be on hand to round out the experience.* [Seventh Son](https://www.seventhsonbrewing.com/) brings delicious beer to the city and state that we love—Columbus, Ohio—and offers a unique taproom space to enjoy with our friends and neighbors. Food trucks, live plants, good music, excellent people, award-winning beers, and cocktails.