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February 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

February 13, 2025

Our February 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Black History Month – A Personal Story Resources for Continued Reflection Become a CAPA Sponsor … and more! Read our February 2025 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up… Continue Reading February 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

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Honoring Black History Month

February 7, 2025

Below is a personal story from a staff member, and other ideas for celebrating Black History Month… Cleora Womack: A Personal Story of Strength, Service, and Black History by Lexi Wright, CAPA’s Vice President of Programs The root of my passion for social services stems from my grandmother, Cleora Womack. Born in Tennessee in 1931,… Continue Reading Honoring Black History Month

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January 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

January 24, 2025

Our January 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Our 50th Year Healthy Goal Setting A Warm Welcome … and more! Read our January 2025 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails here!  Facebook |… Continue Reading January 2025 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

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Introducing Our 50th Anniversary Presenting Sponsor

January 21, 2025

A dedicated supporter of CAPA and our community, Speaks Chapels exemplify the power of local businesses driving meaningful change. Their investment honors CAPA’s 50 years of impact and propels us forward in promoting healing, strengthening families, and creating a safer community for generations to come. Learn more about our valued partner at www.speakschapel.com.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

January 16, 2025

CAPA’s Golden Anniversary This year, we’re excited to celebrate CAPA’s 50th anniversary—a remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime milestone for any organization. We wouldn’t be here today without YOU—our dedicated donors, funders, community partners, volunteers, staff, and board members (past and present). Your support, advocacy, and unwavering belief in our mission have made five decades of transformative impact possible… Continue Reading Celebrating 50 Years of Impact

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December 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

December 17, 2024

Our December 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Reflecting on 2024 Setting Boundaries During the Holidays Baskets of Hope Wrap-Up … and more! Read our December 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails… Continue Reading December 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

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‘Tis the Season to Say “No”

December 10, 2024

Six Ways to Maintain Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays Whether you celebrate any major holidays or not, the time between November 1 and January 1 can be stressful. Kids are off from school, holiday celebrations are underway, the weather is darker and gloomier–there’s a lot going on. For many, this time of year can also… Continue Reading ‘Tis the Season to Say “No”

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November 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

November 14, 2024

Our November 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Chicken N Pickle Give Back Night Family Gratitude Practice Baskets of Hope … and more! Read our November 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails… Continue Reading November 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

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October 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

October 18, 2024

Our October 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter is live!  In this Issue: Baskets of Hope Launch Get to Know our CEO Heartland Giving Award … and more! Read our October 2024 CAPA Connections issue here   Want to stay up to date on all things CAPA? Follow us on social and sign up for our emails… Continue Reading October 2024 CAPA Connections e-Newsletter

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Learning About Cultural Humility

October 8, 2024

On Friday, September 13, 2024, CAPA staff and board members gathered for a bi-annual DEIB Retreat. We were introduced to the idea of cultural humility and how it differs from cultural competence. Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and learning, where individuals acknowledge their own cultural biases and actively seek to understand and respect others’ cultural perspectives.… Continue Reading Learning About Cultural Humility

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