Jackie Scott, host and director of the Howard County, Maryland, Department of Community Resources and Services, announces the kickoff of the Department's golden anniversary!

To celebrate, she chats with former DCRS Directors Susan Rosenbaum and Lois Mikkila. Lois is also the current executive director of the county nonprofit, the Association of Community Services.

Time Stamps: 

·        SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

·        Learning about Susan’s journey and her role during her tenure 4:01  

·        Susan’s vision for the department as she came into the role and some of her accomplishments   5:06

·        Learning about Lois’ journey and her role during her tenure 7:50

·        Biggest areas of need through the times 14:04

·        Changing the paradigm around the value of human services 19:07 

·        Remembering the times of  joy 23:20

·        Closing messages  from our guests 26:45

·        Show Closing 29:01 

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When a resident comes to our doors needing some type of human services assistance, we find they often need more… and that more is often tied to work and/or or education. So today, we’re going to talk about the intersection of human services and our business community.

Our three guests all have ties to our Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA): Jennifer Jones, CEO, Kierra Kimmie, director of strategic outreach, and one of EDA’s incubator businesses, Team Worx Security, represented by Chris Anthony, founder and CEO.

Time Stamps: 

SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

What is EDA and Jennifer’s journey to her current role  3:55

Community partnership and entrepreneurship and Kierra’s journey to her role 6:40 

TeamWorks Security and Chris’ journey 9:45 

The impact of having support when going into entrepreneurship 11:44

What is an incubator 13:12 

Meeting community where they are 14:45

How is EDA supporting diverse entrepreneurs in our county 17:49

 BREAK 22:01

 Second half welcome 23: 10

Howard County as a technology hub 24:05

The vision around cybersecurity for Howard County and international efforts around it 27:00 

Businesses after the pandemic, the role of EDA, and AI 30:10

Closing thoughts and messages from our guests 35:28

Jackie’s closing message 38:45 

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 La temporada de fiestas ya está aquí! Las calles se visten de luces y colores, las tiendas nos ofrecen sus mejores ofertas, las casas y los locales se llenan de decoraciones preciosas, las fiestas, las reuniones, y las invitaciones abundan, y por donde miremos se vive el espíritu navideño. Pero en medio de todo este gozo y alegría es importante detenernos un momento y recordar que hay personas que no lo estén pasando bien, que han perdido a seres queridos, o están lejos de su familia, o padeciendo de alguna enfermedad, y un sin número de situaciones y problemas abrumadores que opacan la luz de la temporada. Qué hacer en esas circunstancias? Cómo apoyarnos? Cómo cuidar de nosotros y de nuestros seres queridos en esta temporada y todo el año? Joseline Castaños de NAMI llega a nuestro chat de Diciembre y nos cuenta su testimonio e ideas prácticas y sencillas que podemos implementar en nuestra vida.   

Puntos Importantes: 

Soundbite, Introducción del programa, introducción del tema - 0:00

Conociendo el testimonio de Joseline - 4:12 

La importancia de reconocer y validar nuestros sentimientos y los de los demás - 7:32 

Cómo podemos aprender a conversar sobre lo que estamos sintiendo - 13:39 

Cómo reconocer si necesito ayuda  - 17:23

 Qué hacer si necesitamos ayuda - 21:45

Cómo apoyar a nuestros seres queridos si están pasando dificultades - 25:56

Los mejores regalos - 28:42

Cierre del programa - 31:00  

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Time Stamps: 

SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

Aaron’s story and his work at the health department 5:00

How does personal experience help Aaron’s work as a peer 12:32 

BREAK 16:03

Second half welcome16:58

Sara’s work and resources available at Grassroots  17:58 

Leading causes of holiday stress 22:32

Holiday pressures and how it feels when abusing substances 25:16

Giving cultural responsive care 26:52

Maintaining the giving spirit alive after the holidays  29:50

Staying clean through the holiday season 32:06

Encouraging tips to get through the holiday season 33:00

Grassroots contact info 34:56 

Aaron’s message for listeners 35:03

A message to the families of those who are struggling with substance use 35:50

Jackie’s closing message 42:45 

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Health Dept. Behavioral Health Peer Recovery Support | Howard County

Home - Grassroots Crisis Intervention

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Time Stamps: 

Soundbite, topic and introduction to ACS 0:00

Introduction to the Village on Howard 7:03

Balancing passion and business for successful nonprofits 11:25 

Nonprofits are businesses that support our communities and need community support too 17:05

Break 19:35

Second half welcome, HoCo Excel Initiative 20:45

The impact of HoCo Excel so far 26:00 

Building community and collaboration over competition 29:00

Words of wisdom from Lois for folks thinking about starting a nonprofit and those already in the work 32:25

Contact info for ACS 34:35

Advise from Debby to others considering joining a nonprofit or already doing it 35:00

Contact info for the Village in Howard 36:20

Show Closing 37:20

Association of Community Services Howard County – ACS
Home - The Village In Howard

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Topic: October marks Residents' Rights Month

To celebrate Residents’ Rights Month in October, host Jackie Scott is joined by Chris Hobbs, Howard County (MD) Office on Aging & Independence ombudsman, and Paulette Chester, a resident of Lorien in Columbia, MD, to discuss the importance and value of the rights of long-term care residents.   

Time Stamps: 

SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

What’s the focus of residents rights month 4:15 

What is the role of an ombudsman 5:50   

Meeting Mrs Paulette Chester 6:57

Connecting with the right places and people helps you thrive 12:15 

Using your voice and encouraging others to advocate for themselves too 13:20

Encouragement for  those thinking about long term facilities  16:45 

The rewards of working as an ombudsman and why others should do it 18:50

The pathway to becoming an ombudsman 21:39

Mrs. Paulette’s favorite activities 22:58

Show Closing 28:06

Howard County's Ombudsman program: www.howardcountymd.gov/ombudsman

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Tema: Chateando Sobre el Alzheimer  

Este mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre el Alzheimer, un trastorno del cerebro que va destruyendo lentamente la memoria y la habilidad para pensar de una persona, y que con el tiempo, puede llegar incluso a incapacitarla. La asociación del Alzheimer reporta que aproximadamente el 13% de los hispanos de 65 años de edad y mayores tienen Alzheimer u otro tipo de demencia, y se a convertido en la 6ta causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. 

Unete a nuestro chat y entérate de los recursos disponibles en nuestro condado con nuestra invitada del departamento de la vejez, Claudia Mixco.

Puntos Importantes: 

Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo  a nuestro invitado 0:00

Entendiendo qué es el Alzheimer  - 3:26  

Características del Alzheimer -  5:10

Señales de advertencia y síntomas del Alzheimer - 8:50

El tratamiento del Alzheimer  - 13:02

Testimonios de clientes - 14:45 

Otros recursos disponibles en el condado 19:25  

Información de contacto de Claudia - 23:20 

Mensaje final - 24:50  

Cierre del podcast 26:10

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We always hear how strong our public school system is in Howard County. And it doesn’t stop there. 

Our community college, known as HCC, is a beacon in the county. What was once a small campus in 1970 now boasts a large footprint and welcomes 22,000 students a year!

This month, we’re talking to two Howard Community College leaders: the fifth president of Howard Community College, Dr. Daria Willis, and Stephanie Wall, chief of HCC’s Staff and Special Projects. 

Time Stamps: 

SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

Learning about the state of HCC today 2:28  

Learning about Stephanie’s job 4:06

Children Learning Center re-opening and other upcoming initiatives and programs 5:51

HCC and Howard County Public School System additional upcoming opportunities for partnership 10:46 

BREAK 13:11 - PSA

Intro to second half 14:19 

Day of Learning 14:21

Stephanie’s story and the role HCC has played in her life from youth to now 18:00

The vision for HCC’s future  21:55

Best part of the jobs 27:50

Contact info 30:45

Show Closing 34:10

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Howard Community College: https://www.howardcc.edu/

https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/contact-us/staff-directory/wall-stephanie/

https://www.howardcc.edu/about-us/contact-us/staff-directory/willis-daria/

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Este mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre la comunidad LGBTQ+ junto al Dr. Jonathan Montalvo Ramon, enlace del programa Exito Hispano del condado de Howard, y juntos exploramos el significado de cada letra, la expresión de género más allá del binario, hablamos sobre la intersección de nuestra comunidad latina y la comunidad LGBTQ+, cómo abordar esta conversación con nuestros seres queridos, recursos disponibles y más.

Puntos Importantes: 

Introducción del programa, introducción del tema, y conociendo a nuestro invitado 0:00

Hablando sobre el rol de Jonathan como enlace hispano - 6:06

Entendiendo qué significan las letras de la palabra LGBTQ+ 8:50

Entendiendo los géneros más allá del binario 10:30

Latinos en la comunidad LGBTQ+ 16:26

Cómo hacer de nuestros hogares un lugar seguro donde tener conversaciones de género 18:56

Recursos para la comunidad LGBTQ+  27:01 

Mensaje final 32:18 

Cierre del podcast 34:03

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DCRS Director Jackie Scott welcomes Robin Stimson, Columbia Association (CA) Community Engagement Manager, to discuss how CA works to cultivate a unique sense of place, while enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. 

Time Stamps: 

SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00

Robin’s journey to CA’s community engagement manager position 4:37

Learning about CA, its mission, and how it is keeping James’ Rouse vision alive 9:45

Unique aspects of CA and its pillars of wellness 13:10

BREAK 18:30

Intro to second segment 19:32 

The Community Quilt Project and its importance 20:09

Equity and inclusion as a central piece of community engagement for CA 24:30

How can other communities do this work 27:15

Contact info for Robin and CA 32:12

Show Closing 33:37

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