The 2023-2024 HEAP season is expected to open on November 1, 2023. If you need assistance with submitting an application, you can reach out to Cheryl Starcher-Ceresna at cas44@cornell.edu, or call 607-865-6531. To learn more about HEAP and income eligibility limits, click here: https://www.ccedelaware.org/files/2023/10/2023-HEAP-Notice.pdf
Cornell Cooperative Extensions across the State kick-off the 2020 #CCEResponds Year-End Campaign
This week, Cornell Cooperative Extensions (CCE) from across NYS are kicking-off the 2020 #CCEResponds Year-End Campaign to help raise awareness and critical funds for our county organizations. For more than 100 years, Cornell Cooperative Extension has worked side by side with our neighbors all across New York. Sharing research-backed solutions from Cornell University, we help New Yorkers grow healthy food and thriving businesses, empower our youth, strengthen families and communities, and make our environment more sustainable for current and future generations.
Today, all of New York is being tested like never before. However, Cornell and CCE’s resolve has never been stronger. Across the state, our people are answering the call. Finding new ways to work and new ways to connect. Please join CCE Delaware in our #CCEResponds Year-End Campaign to raise awareness of and crucial funds for our county offices. Donations can be made on Giving Tuesday (Dec. 1) or any time before the end of the year.
To make a donation in Delaware County visit our Give page.
Tools for Growing Resilience Conference
23RD ANNUAL MAKING HEALTHFUL DECISIONS CONFERENCE
Tools for Growing Resilience
DECEMBER 8 & 9, 2020
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Keynote: Scarlett Lewis, founder of the Jesse lewis choose love foundation
Conference Purpose
Presenters will explain current research regarding fostering social and emotional development, building resilience in individuals, families and communities throughout the lifespan with strengths-based and protective factor-building approaches
There is no cost to attend this conference, however, registration is required.
You must register for each workshop separately.
You will receive the link to join each session following your registration.
THERE IS NO COST.
The conference will be recorded.
Register at: http://cceorangecounty.org/events
Questions? Call 845-344-1234 or email jv426@cornell.edu
Join in the NYS 4-H Mask Task!
Source: NYS 4-H Website
The NYS 4-H Mask Task gives back to your local community by sewing and donating a face mask and/or writing a note of gratitude to those in our community who are needing masks during this time!
WHAT IS THIS OPPORTUNITY?
4-H’ers are invited to express support for local community members who may need masks in light of the NYS guidance that everyone wear masks when going out in public due to COVID-19. Handmade masks and notes of gratitude will be collected at county Extension offices made available to those in need. Together, we can make a difference for our communities!
WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Now that wearing a mask is mandatory in New York to the COVID-19 pandemic, availability of masks is running low so we are inviting NYS 4-H’ers, volunteers, friends & family (anyone is welcome!) to step up and help fill the gap.
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
1. View the CDC website page that provides info on on how to sew a face mask (no-sew option available too!) You may also find a different mask pattern that you like and that is fine too!
2. Create your project (work with a caring adult if you need support)
4. Write a note of gratitude, encouragement or support.
5. Share a photo of you and your project on social media platforms using the hashtags #4HMaskTask #CCEResponds #NYS4HResponds (or email the photo to your local 4-H educator).
6. After you have completed a bundle of mask, contact the 4-H Educator at your local County Extension office. They will work with you to arrange a time to drop off your masks. The masks will be distributed to community members in need including farm workers, grocery store workers, and anyone else who requests a mask!
WHY PARTICIPATE?
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Your completed projects will fill an immediate need in your local health care system
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You will grow in your sewing skills
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You have a chance to encourage community members who may be under stress during this crisis
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You can document the process and use it for a 2020 County Fair project (health, community service)
WHAT IF I CAN’T SEW?
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Everyone can write a note of gratitude!
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Purchase or collect donations of fabric and elastic cord and distribute to those who can sew (be sure to use social distancing practices).
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Spread the word so more people can join the effort.
Click here to view a page called “Everything you need to know about making your own face mask”
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
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MATERIALS: Fabric made from tightly woven fabrics like quilters cotton or 200 to 300 thread count bed sheet fabric will provide some prevention from a person exhaling virus in droplets expelled during a cough or sneeze. There is no significant protection for the person wearing the mask from inhaling it from others and the cotton masks are not suitable for medical personnel.
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PATTERNS: Here are two typical patterns:
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS: please print and include these use instructions from the CDC (in English/Spanish) for inclusion with your masks! You can also include this tag.
RESOURCES
CDC Guidance on Mask Making
YOUTUBE mask-making tutorial by Melanie K. Ham
CARE AND USE GUIDE from CDC – ENGLISH
CARE AND USE GUIDE from CDC – SPANISH
ripeCommunity: A collaborative platform for listing and finding local food options in Delaware, Broome, Chenango, Otsego, and Schoharie counties during the COVID-19 crisis
At CCE Delaware County, we understand things are rapidly changing and recognize the need for a collaborative solution that will provide consumers accurate information about local food availability while giving local businesses access to markets. Along with other regional entities (including the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Center for Agricultural Development and Entrepreneurship, Watershed Ag Council, Pure Catskills, Great Western Catskills, and the Food and Health Network of South Central NY ), we are encouraging local food businesses (farms, farm businesses, restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores, and others) to use this shared directory to get your information out to the community!
The ripeCommunity Directory allows food businesses to create a listing for themselves and update food availability in real time, giving consumers a cost-free, one source, way to access accurate information about food options, hours of operations, ordering instructions, and food safety precautions. Community members can also use this platform to understand donation support options, regardless of a business’ operational status.
Food businesses and consumers are encouraged to visit the site to list your food or find food. If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to contact ripecommunity@ripe.io
