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Board Orientation – What do you need to have prepared?

July 16, 2019

Welcoming new board members to your organization is an exciting experience! Orientation is a must – but what are the things your board members REALLY need to know before becoming…

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Free Virtual Resource! Part 2 – Mental Health Stigma and Resources

July 11, 2019

Mental Health Resources in Cobb County Foster Norman – Cobb Community Services Board Vivian Bethel – Harmony House Mental Health Stigma & Cultural Competency Belisa Urbina – Ser Familia, Inc.…

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Free Virtual Resource! Trauma, Coping, Substance Abuse, and Opioid Awareness Webinar

July 11, 2019

Substance Abuse & Opioids Laura Searcy, MN, APRN, PPCNP-BC – Cobb Community Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse Tate Sams – Alana Recovery Center Trauma & Coping Irene McClatchey, PhD –…

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Reducing Chronic Absenteeism in Schools

July 9, 2019

As a part of our four tiered system to improve literacy in Cobb County Schools, attendance is key. Chronic absenteeism has been proven to affect reading levels and overall discipline.…

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Marietta City Schools offers summer meal options across county through July 27

June 11, 2019

MARIETTA –  “Upwards of 100,000 children at schools and summer camps across the county are expected to receive breakfast or lunch provided by Marietta City Schools this summer, easing some…

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Summer Reading Starts Now!

May 22, 2019

Relax, play, and have fun this summer. Keep reading, too! By reading 20+ minutes a day, students avoid the “summer academic slide” and maintain or advance academic gains. To support…

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Census Application Day

May 20, 2019

Location: Smyrna Public Library100 Village Green Cir SESmyrna, Georgia Date: May 22, 2019, 10:30 am-2:30 pm Apply online at 2020CENSUS.GOV/JOBS

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Free Literacy Workshop

March 25, 2019

Join us for an interactive Read with Kelley workshop where you will learn how to help a child from birth to 5th grade and beyond… “Get Reading”! Birth-4: You will practice building vocabulary and language…

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Board Member Spotlight: Roger Vest!

March 22, 2019

Board Member Spotlight! Learn more about Roger Vest, a four year veteran of the Cobb Collaborative Board of Directors!   Roger is married to Bonnie, a 6th grade reading teacher…

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NEW EVENT! Measurement Roundtable with United Way

March 18, 2019

The Cobb Collaborative is dedicated to empowering nonprofit organizations in order for them to successfully meet the needs of Cobb County residents. We are pleased to provide training and opportunities…

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