MONDAY MEMO #93
Happy Monday, partners! This week we’re sharing a variety of resources and opportunities to support communities across Georgia, including funding opportunities, gun violence and suicide prevention resources, and professional development and trainings. Before we dive in, here are a few reminders and highlights from the RG team:
RG Highlights
Thank you to everyone who joined our September Lunch & Learn focused on expanding trauma-informed and evidence-based training opportunities across Georgia. We were grateful to welcome Tiffany Sawyer from the Georgia Center for Child Advocacy (GCCA) and Dr. Jyll Walsh from the Positive Childhood Alliance of Georgia (PCA GA), who shared valuable insights on building local training capacity and creating sustainable pathways for communities to embed these trainings long-term. Explore training and capacity-building opportunities through PCA Georgia, GCCA, and the GCCA Technical Assistance Resource Guide (TARG) to support trauma-informed and prevention-focused efforts in communities across Georgia. Please take the evaluation survey if you attended or check out the recording to learn more!
SAVE THE DATE! Our final Lunch and Learn of 2026 will be October 8th at noon featuring Renee Johnson from Mindworks Georgia. Hope to see you there!
Change Makers Leadership Institute: Strengthening Georgia’s Resilience Infrastructure: "Leadership behavior is rarely spontaneous." It's the visible output of your internal operating system. Join Gabrielle Stewart to map your mission, isolate your blind spots, and master trauma-wise leadership. The G.R.O.W. Leadership Series is a 3-part virtual training for purpose-driven leaders who want to close the gap between their mission and their daily leadership behavior. Early Bird Registration before 9/26 is $125 and after it will be $150 + Eventbrite fees. Use promo code RG2026 to get a $25 discount!
October 16: Part I: Understanding Your Leadership Operating System
October 30: Part II: Understanding Your Leadership Style & Fostering Felt Safety
November 6: Part III: The Power of Reflection, Assessment & Feedback
September Round Calls are scheduled this week as follows:
Round 5: Monday, Sept 21st 2pm
Round 2: Tuesday, Sept 22nd 11am
Round 4: Tuesday, Sept 22nd 2pm
Round 3: Thursday, Sept 24th 1pm
Round 1: Friday, Sept 25th 10am
Coalition Highlights
Resilient Gwinnett: Partners at Resilient Gwinnett are offering upcoming opportunities to connect. Join their quarterly coalition meeting featuring Dr. Alexandra Estrella on October 6th from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM focused on nonprofit partnerships, collaboration, and informed decision-making. Community members are also invited to a virtual QPR Suicide Prevention Training with GUIDE, Inc. on October 21st from 1-3PM, providing practical skills to recognize, respond to, and refer individuals who may be experiencing a mental health crisis.
Tune in to recent episodes of Mind Your Mind Speaks from Cobb Collaborative. In S6EP16, Lesleigh Sanders and Chelsea Piatt discuss suicide prevention, mental well-being, reducing stigma, and the work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention across Georgia during September’s Suicide Prevention Month. In S6EP15, Irene Barton and Jacob Rogers explore civic engagement opportunities, voter preparedness, and what's ahead for the upcoming election season. Important voting dates include October 5 (voter registration deadline), October 13-30 (advance voting), and October 23 (absentee ballot request deadline). Remember to VOTE YOUR VOICE!
Funding
Supports nonprofit work in areas including education, wellness, mental health, early childhood education, mentorship, and community well-being. The Letter of Intent period for this round has closed; the full application deadline applies to invited organizations. APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 25, 2026.
Supports eligible nonprofit and charitable organizations whose work aligns with BMO's community-giving priorities.The program focuses on strengthening communities by supporting organizations working to create meaningful social and economic impact.
Supports education-focused research and evaluation intended to improve educational outcomes and inform practice and policy. The foundation is especially interested in projects that can contribute useful evidence to the education field.
Gun Violence Prevention
Upcoming Webinars for New ERPO Resource: Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions for upcoming webinars introducing new resources on Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs), also known as “red flag” laws. The Center’s new implementation guides are designed to help clinicians and faith leaders recognize warning signs and understand practical steps that may help remove firearms from dangerous situations. ERPOs in Practice: A Guide for Clinicians will be held September 23 at 1:30PM, and A Guide for Clergy on September 29 at 1:30 PM. Register here!.
Professional Development and Events
2027 Embark Georgia Leadership Conference: Join UGA’s Fanning Institute for Leadership Development for the 2027 Embark Georgia Leadership Conference, bringing together professionals and partners committed to improving college access and success for students who have experienced foster care or homelessness the conference provides an opportunity for participants from higher education, K–12 education, child welfare, and community organizations to share resources and strengthen partnerships across Georgia. Attendees can build relationships with professionals from across sectors while learning strategies and resources that support students as they pursue and complete postsecondary education.
Partnership for Innovation Summer Internship Program 2027 Georgia Tech’s
Partnership for Innovation is preparing for its 2027 Summer Internship Program and opportunities for organizations interested in serving as Partner Organizations and hosting interns. The program connects college students with organizations to gain hands-on professional experience while contributing to real-world projects. Partner Organizations can host interns to support work in areas such as research, technology, data, economic development, and community engagement.
END OF SUMMER CEU TRAININGS. Changing Lanes Intervention Human Services, LLC is offering engaging ABA and behavioral health trainings covering trauma-informed ABA, depression, anxiety, ADHD, substance abuse, nonverbal clients, receptive skills, supervision, parent support, school-based ABA, IEPs, safety planning, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and so much more! Individual topics range from approximately 1–1.5 hours, with an 8-hour Behavior Coaching training available for mental health and autism needs. Trainings start at $20 for individuals, and group options are available for up to 15 participants at $35 per person. For information and registration visit their website here.
Join Unison Behavioral Health for a two-part virtual Community Resiliency Model (CRM) training series focused on practical skills for managing stress and strengthening resilience. These one-hour trainings introduce the fundamentals of CRM and six wellness skills participants can use to help reset and regulate the nervous system, support their own well-being, and assist others experiencing stress. Part 1: September 22, 2026, 1:00–2:00 PM | Part 2: October 1, 2026, 4:00–5:00 PM | Virtual. Participants must attend Part 1 to register for Part 2; the Part 2 registration link will be provided after the first training.
Suicide Prevention
Explore How to Explain Suicide to a Child or Teen: Strong4Life designed this resource to help parents and caregivers navigate difficult conversations about suicide with young people. The resource provides age-appropriate guidance for explaining suicide clearly and honestly while creating a safe, supportive space for children and teens to ask questions and express their emotions. Caregivers can learn practical ways to validate feelings, offer reassurance, recognize when additional support may be needed, and remind young people that they do not have to manage difficult emotions alone.
THANK YOU FROM THE RESILIENT GEORGIA TEAM!