MONDAY MEMO #39

Resilient Georgia
Jul 21
5 min read

Happy Monday, partners! Welcome to another edition of the Monday Memo. We hope everyone is enjoying their summer and finding time to relax and rejuvenate, as fall is right around the corner. This week, we’re sharing a wide array of education and healthcare resources as well as funding and professional development opportunities. Before we dive in, here are some updates and resources from the RG Team:

RG UPDATES

Connections Matter Georgia Virtual Training: Join Alex English and Nikki Warner on Monday, July 28 from 9AM – 12PM for a free virtual Connections Matter workshop, hosted by RG. This 3-hour, evidence-informed training engages participants in building caring connections to boost resilience, prevent childhood trauma, and support healing. CEUs are available for LPC, MSW, MFT, Bright from the Start, SCEL, and POST (attendance for the full session required). Open to all community members—register today to receive the Zoom link!
Coalition Onboarding Resource Guide: We wanted to reshare RG’s Coalition Onboarding Packet for partners and coalition members that may be new to this work. Check it out and please share with your coalition members so they can learn more about who we are and what we do!
Updated 2025 Conference List: RG updated our conference list for 2025! Check out the full list of future conferences here and find your next professional development opportunity!
RG Becoming a Trauma-Informed Business: Check out RG’s newest Sector-Specific Resource Guide for Businesses. The guides highlight policies and programs that foster wellbeing in the workplace and share trainings that equip leaders and staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to recognize trauma and employ effective strategies to support employees. Please share!
July Coalition Connections: This month’s Round calls will be Coalition Connections as follows:

Rounds 1,2,5: Tuesday July 29th at 11am Rounds 3,4: Tuesday July 29th at 2pm

August Peer-to-Peer Network: Our Peer Network meetings are reconvening starting next month! Join us on Tuesday, August 5th from 2–3 PM for an informal, connection-focused conversation on Trauma-Informed Training Across Sectors. It’s a great opportunity to build relationships, share ideas, and learn from each other’s experiences engaging different sectors around trauma-informed care.

Coalition Highlights

Resilient Communities of Southwest Georgia launched the Trauma-Informed Communities Grant. The grant of up to $3,000 are offered to projects related to efforts to reduce the effects of trauma and improve outcomes for individuals from birth to age 26 and their families. Local organizations can apply by July 31, 2025 here.
Resilient North Georgia is launching new opportunities to support families and strengthen communities! Register now for upcoming Reaching Teens virtual trainings in June, August, and September 2025. Additionally, they are launching The Family Resiliency Project (FRP)—a new Hall County pilot led by Hall County Juvenile Court and Wellroot Family Services in partnership with Emory’s Barton Child Law & Policy Center and Rollins School of Public Health. FRP integrates legal advocacy, social work, and peer support to address upstream challenges such as housing instability, poverty, and mental health concerns.

BIPOC Mental Health Month

Black Men Heal Free Therapy: Black Men Heal is offering eight free therapy sessions for Black men living in Georgia, providing a powerful opportunity to prioritize mental health and healing. This initiative offers a safe, supportive space with culturally competent care tailored specifically for Black men. Learn more or become a client here. Please share widely!

Education

Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers: Join SAMHSA’s Eating Disorder Center of Excellence on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 1PM for a webinar focused on Eating Disorder Awareness for School Providers. This session will equip school-based service providers with the knowledge and tools to recognize and support students who may be at risk of or experiencing eating disorders. Topics will include increasing public literacy, dispelling common myths, and promoting community engagement in prevention and early intervention efforts.

Georgia Appleseed Center for Law & Justice · GA Education Climate Coalition Meeting: Join the Georgia Education Climate Coalition in Macon (with virtual option available) on July 30th from 12-2pm for Supporting School Climate & Child Well-Being in Middle Georgia, hosted by the Georgia Education Climate Coalition (GECC). This special event brings together educators, behavioral health providers, and community leaders to explore data-driven solutions and partnerships that promote positive school climate and child well-being. The program includes a panel of local and state experts, updates on behavioral and mental health supports, networking opportunities, and a youth art exhibit. Register here!

Funding

Dobbs Foundation: The Dobbs Foundation focuses on expanding access to essential health services—including behavioral health care—through evidence-based strategies. They prioritize capacity-building investments aimed at improving maternal health and child and adolescent mental health across Georgia. Coalitions are encouraged to explore these future funding opportunities and consider applying for future grants . To learn more, sign up for the next open information session on July 23rd at 4PM: Sign Up Here!

Healthcare

Georgia Rural Health News: The Kids Alliance for Better Care (KidsABC), part of Georgia’s Rural Pediatric Network, empowers rural pediatric and family care providers with education, collaboration, and resources—through free monthly CME/CNE webinars, a monthly newsletter, peer networking, in-person training, and simulation-based emergency preparedness. The initiative recently celebrated a milestone: Monroe County Hospital’s Emergency Department held a ribbon-cutting on May 17, marking significant progress in pediatric emergency care through upgraded child-friendly equipment, staff training, and new treatment protocols for conditions like asthma.

Participants Needed! Domestic Violence Study: Dr. Dabney Evans at Emory University is seeking participants for a research study examining care coordination between hospital and community organizations for survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV). Eligible participants have sought care for IPV or work with people who face IPV and will be invited to participate in a 90-minute confidential focus group to share your experiences giving or receiving care for IPV. Study participants will receive a $50 gift card for your time. Register here.

Nonprofit News

New Tax Law Threatens Nonprofits’ Ability to Serve Communities: National Council of Nonprofits: The National Council of Nonprofits analyzed the 2025 federal tax bill and found that, while it introduces a universal charitable deduction to encourage small donor giving, the overall impact poses risks to the nonprofit sector. The NCN’s advocacy helped remove several harmful provisions—including a proposal allowing the Treasury to revoke tax-exempt status without due process and new taxes on nonprofit logos and transportation benefits, however, the final bill still includes caps and floors on deductions, an excise tax on nonprofit salaries over $1 million, and expected cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, which could significantly strain nonprofit resources. The Council estimates a net loss of at least $7 billion in charitable giving over the next decade. Click here for a full analysis of the 2025 Bill.

Professional Development and Training

Leadership Programs from 8 Top Universities: Access an organized guide for 8 free leadership courses from top universities across the globe. Trainings include learning how to become an effective leader from Doane University, successful negotiation and conflict mediation from University of Michigan, and leadership strategies from Harvard University. Check it out and please share with your networks!

NAMI Ask the Expert: Understanding Stress, Distress and Trauma: This Thursday, July 24th from 4–5:30PM, join professor, clinician, and researcher Dr. Bruce Perry for a virtual presentation on how brain functioning is “state-dependent.” Dr. Perry will explore the key neural systems that shape our stress-response capabilities and explain how overwhelming stress, distress, and trauma can disrupt emotional, cognitive, social, and motor functioning—especially in children. This session will highlight critical insights into the impact of trauma on brain development and offer a deeper understanding of how internal states influence behavior. Register here!