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SUMMARY:Self-Care Practice for Youth and Advocates for Youth with Messages of Hope in Recovery from Youth with Lived Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Hear about the importance of strategies and self-reflection tools that can be used for managing self-care. Youth and young adults with broad lived experiences will share inspiring\, impactful\, and empowering messages of how incorporating self-care practices into their daily lives have supported and enhanced their personal recovery journey. \nPresenters: Youth MOVE National \nClick Here to Register >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/self-care-practice-for-youth-and-advocates-for-youth-with-messages-of-hope-in-recovery-from-youth-with-lived-experiences/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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SUMMARY:System of Care Summit 2023
DESCRIPTION:National Training and Technical Assistance Center for Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health \nThe National Center for Training and Technical Assistance on Child\, Youth\, and Family Mental Health (NTTAC) is pleased to announce a no-cost System of Care Virtual Summit (SOC Summit) on May 9-11\, 2023. \nThe SOC Summit is an opportunity for all children’s mental health partners to reunite\, renew\, and re-energize their efforts to support children and young people with behavioral health needs\, as well as their families. \nOur virtual doors are open to anyone who is invested in the mental health and wellness of children\, youth\, and families. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/system-of-care-summit-2023/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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SUMMARY:History of Children’s Mental Health Week
DESCRIPTION:Learn about how Children’s Mental Health Week was born! \nPresenters: Barbara Huff\, Founding Director of the National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health and Barb Scheidegger\, Executive Director Missouri Families 4 Families. \nClick Here to Register>>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/history-of-childrens-mental-health-week/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Black Family Symposium 2023
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nMississippi Families for Kids is proud to invite you to the upcoming virtual Black Family Symposium. \nThis symposium is a chance for our community to come together to discuss issues affecting the Black community\, make changes collectively\, and prepare for the fall Black Family Summit. \nChange starts at home and evolves as we ensure children have a voice in the change process. The symposium will provide an opportunity for individuals and professionals to become educated and equipped to change our community for the better. We will also be celebrating National Black Family Day during the symposium. \nRegister here >> \nThe registration fee is $25 for professionals\, $10 for the community\, and free for students. Social workers receive 2 CEUs for attending from Jackson State University. If you are a student\, please register and skip the payment step. \nFor more information about the Black Family Symposium\, contact acampbell@mffk.org.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/virtual-black-family-symposium-2023/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230422T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
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SUMMARY:Love Out Loud
DESCRIPTION:Ever Reaching Community Outreach \nThe Ever Reaching Community Outreach (ERCO) is hosting Love Out Loud at Yogi on the Lake. The FREE event will take place on April 22\, 2023\, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. \nERCO extends an invitation to stay for lunch. It will be provided at no charge. \nActivities for participants include bounce houses\, games\, face-painting and more. \nERCO is a faith-based nonprofit that serves as a Mississippi Food Network food pantry; a donation center (with clothes\, housewares\, furniture and more); a network resource center working together with other ministries to meet needs; and a provider of hope-sharing the message of hope and faith in Jesus Christ. (James 1:22) \nContact 601-665-5720 or visit ERCO’s website at ERCO@everreaching.net for more information.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/love-out-loud/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230418T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20230413T170810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T171507Z
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SUMMARY:MECIC Statewide Autism Screening Day
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Early Childhood Inclusion Center \nMECIC is organizing a special statewide autism screening day on Tuesday\, April 18\, from 10 AM to 6 PM. This event is aimed at parents of children aged five years and under who suspect their child may have autism. \nParents can schedule appointments for this important event by calling 601-266-4745. MECIC’s autism screening day is a fantastic opportunity for parents to have their children screened and receive crucial information to address any concerns they may have about their child’s development. \nScreenings are taking place at the Columbus-Lowndes\, Public Library\, North MS Child Care Resources and Referrals in Oxford\, The R& R at 750 in Jackson\, MECIC: R&R in Hattiesburg\, MECIC: R&R in Gulfport and Pascagoula Public Library in Pascagoula\, Mississippi.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/mecic-statewide-autism-screening-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230324T130000
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates\, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here >> 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation-3/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20230206T221211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230227T193230Z
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SUMMARY:2023 Virtual Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Mississippi\n\n\nDue to venue restrictions\, the Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol will be held online Tuesday\, March 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. \nThe program includes personal stories\, speakers and other activities. Hosts include NAMI Mississippi\, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi\, the Mississippi Department of Mental Health\, Families As Allies\, and the Association of Mississippi Peer Support Specialists (AMPSS). \nYou must RSVP to receive an email with the video conference link. For more information\, call 601-899-9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org. \n\nRSVP here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2023-virtual-mental-health-and-wellness-day-at-the-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T223931Z
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SUMMARY:Disability Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Disability Awareness Day at the State Capitol gives people with disabilities and advocates a chance to talk with decision-makers who can preserve or expand services that make a critical difference in the lives of Mississippians with disabilities. Each year approximately 25 organizations participate in this event hosted annually by the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities. This year\, our goal is to have participant visits to all state senators and representatives and/or their staff. \nDisability Awareness Day not only helps to educate policymakers about the issues affecting our community but also shows solidarity within the disability community. \n\nInvite others to come\nReceive training prior to the event to learn how to advocate effectively\, how to find your legislators and how to find and talk to them on the day of the event\nGet information on proposed bills that will have an impact on people with disabilities and their families\nNetwork and receive information\nVisit your state senator and representative\n\nThere is no charge to attend but we ask that you register so we will have an idea of how many people to expect. \nIf you have questions\, contact Brittany Greer at brittany@mspti.org or call (601) 969-0601 \nSchedule of Events\n8:00am – 10:00am – Visits with Legislators\n10:00am – Group photo in the Rotunda\n10:30am – 12:00 noon – Visits with Legislators \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/disability-awareness-day/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230118T203246Z
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SUMMARY:Ninth Annual Families as Allies Community Partnership Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’ve rescheduled the Community Partnership Celebration—and we thank you for your patience and understanding of our need to reschedule our Ninth Annual CPC. If you already purchased tickets for the November 7 event\, those tickets will be automatically transferred to this event. \nPlease join us at Bravo Italian Restaurant and Bar on Monday\, January 2023\, from 5:00 to 7:30 for our Ninth Annual Community Partnership Celebration to celebrate the work we do together and ensure that it continues. We hope you can join us\, but if you cannot\, please consider donating. \nMonday\, January 23\, 2023\n5:00 to 7:30 PM \nBravo! Italian Restaurant \nTickets are $50.00 each and sponsorships are available.  \nRegister here >> \n\n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/ninth-annual-families-as-allies-community-partnership-celebration/
LOCATION:Bravo! Italian Restaurant and Bar\, 4500 Interstate 55 Frontage Rd\, Highland Village Suite 244\, Jackson\, 39211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221210T150000
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SUMMARY:The Power of Words
DESCRIPTION:Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry \nJoin the Junior Auxiliary of Byram & Terry’s family-friendly event for FREE developmental\, behavioral\, and autistic screenings on-site. \nThis informative event will have developmental\, behavioral and autism screenings\, sessions on childhood suicide awareness and other engaging and fun activities for all ages! \n\nParents who attend will have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a $150 visa gift card! \n\n\n\n\nRegister today at https://bit.ly/PowerofWords2022.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/the-power-of-words/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20221205T220748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T221537Z
UID:10001179-1670524200-1670524200@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Champions for Children Gala
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nJoin Mississippi Families for Kids on December 8th at 6:30 for a gala to fundraise for permanency services for 2023! \nEnjoy a night at Duling Hall in Jackson\, MS filled with music\, dinner\, drinks\, drawdown\, and an online raffle. It will be a night of celebration! \nBlack tie attire encouraged. \nProceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Contributions are tax-deductible.  \nPurchase tickets here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/champions-for-children-gala/
LOCATION:Duling Hall\, 622 Duling Ave.\, Jackson\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20221205T222032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T222032Z
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SUMMARY:Champions for Children Gala Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nAre you feeling lucky? \nHelp Mississippi Families for Kids fundraise for 2023 services by purchasing Gala raffle tickets for a chance to win one of three amazing prizes!  \nRaffle tickets must be purchased online by 5 p.m. December 8th. If you are attending our Gala event\, you can purchase raffle tickets in person until the drawing takes place at the end of the event. \nRaffle tickets enter you into a drawing for: \n     \n\nHouse cleaning services from Home and Business Services and Property Management valued at $250\nA Regions Cruiser Bike valued at $250\nAn Alaska cruise voucher for two on the Sapphire Princess departing from Anchorage on 7/5/23 provided by Pam Anderson- Cruise Planners valued at $2\,750. \n\nOnce a winner is drawn for one item\, they cannot win another item: no repeat winners. \nProceeds from the Champions For Children Gala benefit Mississippi Families for Kids a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible.  \nPurchase raffle tickets here >> \nThank you for your support.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/champions-for-children-gala-raffle/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20221205T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221205T215553Z
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SUMMARY:NAMI Mississippi Holiday Hello 2022
DESCRIPTION:NAMI Mississippi \nNAMI Mississippi is inviting everyone to stop by and grab light snacks\, or simply say “hello” and hear more about NAMI programs\, and meet the staff\, board members and volunteers. \nLearn more here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/nami-mississippi-holiday-hello-2022/
LOCATION:NAMI Mississippi\, 298 Commerce Park Dr. Suite C\, Ridgeland\, 39157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221118T124500
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CREATED:20221117T173213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221117T173213Z
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SUMMARY:Parent/Caregiver Peer Support Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in congratulating our newest class of parent peer support graduates. In addition to celebrating their accomplishments\, this is a great opportunity to build the parent peer support community. We encourage friends and families of the graduates\, as well as anyone who supports parent peer supporters or is interested in learning more about being a parent peer supporter\, to attend. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/parent-caregiver-peer-support-graduation/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20221005T153745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221005T153745Z
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SUMMARY:Community Resource and Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:St. Luther M. B. Church \n\nCoats/socks/non-perishable food giveaway\nFree Workshops\n– Medicare/Medicaid/Wills/Healthy Lives\nCOVID 19 vaccinations/boosters\n35 + vendors\nKids Park for ages. 5 years & up\n\nFor more information contact: 601-750-8680. \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/community-resource-and-health-fair/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20220920T193719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T193759Z
UID:10001458-1664969400-1664969400@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Wendy’s Children’s Golf Classic Sponsorship
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Families for Kids \nJoin Mississippi Families for Kids for a 4-man scramble\, 18-hole golf tournament complete with food\, drinks\, prizes\, and gifts benefiting MFFK’s child permanency efforts.  \nTeam and individual registration and sponsorship opportunities are available. All purchases are tax-deductible. \nClick the link below to register\, sponsor or learn more.\nhttps://mffk.org/eventsfundraisers/ 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/wendys-childrens-golf-classic-sponsorship/
LOCATION:Lake Caroline Golf Club
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20220914T203403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T203403Z
UID:10001450-1663927200-1663938000@www.faams.org
SUMMARY:Start Smart for Your Baby® Shower and Community Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Magnolia Health Plan \nYou’re invited to attend a Start Smart for Your Baby® Shower and Community Health Fair. Participants will enjoy games\, food\, giveaways\, flu shots\, and COVID vaccines. Bring your insurance card. \nFor more information contact Magnolia Health 866-912-6285 (Relay 711).
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/start-smart-for-your-baby-shower-and-community-health-fair/
LOCATION:Tunica County Health and Wellness Center\, 1165 Abbay Dr.\, Tunica\, 38676\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20220921T221051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T221852Z
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SUMMARY:Friends and Family Meditation & Yoga Training
DESCRIPTION:NFusion Metro Hand and Hand\n\n\nFriends and Family Meditation & Yoga Training. The event kicks off at 5pm and will be located in the Large conference room of Hinds Behavioral Health Services\, 3450 HWY 80 Jackson\, MS 39204. \n\n\n\n\nThe Event has special guest hosts:\nInstructor\, Diamond Q. Rodgers\n\nHolistic Practitioner\, Sol’Angela Taylor Holifield. \n\n\n\n\nParticipants should come ready to STRETCH. individuals can bring towels\, blankets\, or mats to practice the yoga exercises.\n\nMeditation training will help unwind your mind to help you return home relaxed and refreshed. Our event host will provide you with new tools for dealing with stress\, anxiety\, and problems. She will also help you to overcome negative states of mind such as anger and jealousy and to cultivate positive minds such as patience and love.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to ALL ages. \n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information call\, 769-233-7429.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/meditation-yoga-training/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220920T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20220914T220213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T220213Z
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SUMMARY:ABLE Town Hall Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services \nCome learn about ABLE accounts. ABLE accounts allow those with disabilities to save money without affecting or canceling their much-needed government benefits. Free to the public.\n\nFor more information:\nhttps://www.mdrs.ms.gov/Pages/able-act.aspx
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/able-town-hall-meeting/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Madison\, 2100 Main St.\, Madison\, MS\, 39110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T124500
DTSTAMP:20260421T163512
CREATED:20220914T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T220622Z
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SUMMARY:Special Education Boot Camp - Corinth
DESCRIPTION:Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center  \nYou don’t want to miss this upcoming Special Education Boot Camp on Saturday\, September 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Corinth Public Library. Topics will include advocacy\, communication/documentation\, conflict resolutions\, and IEPs. Registration is not required but is preferred so we’ll know how many to plan for.\nBreakfast will be served! \nFor more information\, call Melissa Essary at (662) 660-3015 or email Leslie Junkin at leslie@mspti.org. \nRegister here >> \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/special-education-boot-camp-corinth/
LOCATION:Corinth Public Library\, 1023 Fillmore Street\, Corinth\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220914T221858Z
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SUMMARY:Caregiver / Parent Peer Support Specialist Training Graduation
DESCRIPTION:We invite families\, providers\, state agencies\, current parent peer supporters and those interested in learning about parent peer supporters to join in the celebration. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/caregiver-parent-peer-support-specialist-2022-graduation/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220910T170000
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SUMMARY:Chasing Awareness Cornhole and 3v3 Soccer Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Jackson Futbol Club for their first Mississippi Chasing Awareness event to help raise funds for Suicide Prevention. \nAll proceeds will go to MATES – Mississippi Alliance to End Suicide. \nCornhole games\, 3v3 soccer games\, and prizes to raffle off. There will be food trucks there as well. \nIn memory of Chase Lanke and all the others who have lost their life due to suicide.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/chasing-awareness-cornhole-and-3v3-soccer-event/
LOCATION:Jackson Futbol Club
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220727T154857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T155135Z
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SUMMARY:Oxford Diaper Bank
DESCRIPTION:Free Diaper Giveaway \nDo you know a family in need of diapers for their baby? The Oxford Diaper Bank is giving away FREE diapers\, sizes NB-4T/5T. \nSaturday\, July 30\n9am-1pm\nOxford Armory Pavilion
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/oxford-diaper-bank/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220702T090000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220623T185219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220623T185258Z
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SUMMARY:2022 "Dash 'N Splash"
DESCRIPTION:Brain Injury Association of Mississippi\nUnited Spinal Association – MS Chapter \n5K Run\, Walk & Roll\, 1-Mile Fun Run After the Race\, lots of WATERMELON\, WATER SLIDES AND A GIANT WATER BALLOON BASH! Bring your family and your lawn chairs. \nThe first 300 people to register will receive a cool Race T-Shirt! \nRegister here >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-dash-n-splash/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220618
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T231820Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Camp presented by CT3
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Families for Kids for our Youth Leadership Camp full of fun and growth opportunities for students age 12-19! Sessions will enhance students’ ability to assess real-life situations and learn to make positive choices. \nSessions include discussions on:\nHealthy Relationships\nPhysical/ Mental Health\nCultural Competency\nCommunity Service\nFuture Planning\nSelf-Discipline\nFinancial Management \n\n\nRegistration is limited\, so sign up now!\n\nRegister here >> \nWhen: June 13-17 8am-5pm
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/youth-leadership-camp-presented-by-ct3/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220420T205036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T205153Z
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SUMMARY:Hill Day at Home
DESCRIPTION:Our nation’s mental health and substance use crises transcend party lines. The Biden administration has unveiled a strategy to address the mental health crisis. There’s been a clear uptick in bipartisan Congressional hearings focused on bolstering the capacity of our nation’s mental health care and substance use treatment system. \nHave no doubt: We have momentum. Our elected officials are paying attention! \nOn Wednesday\, June 8th\, let’s demonstrate the power of our unified voice and demand action in support of key mental health and substance use policies\, programs and organizations. \nRegister here >> \nJoin your peers across the country for the largest virtual advocacy event of its kind. You’ll hear from policy experts\, get key legislative updates and raise the volume on critical issues throughout our field –from the comfort of your office or home! \n\nThis is your chance to: Advocate in real-time for mental health and substance use treatment issues that matter to you.\nHear from policy leaders on the latest developments from Capitol Hill.\nGain new insight into the Biden administration’s mental health care agenda.\nDiscover new solutions and strategies for maximizing your advocacy\, including tips for getting a meeting with your lawmaker and making that time count.\n\nHill Day at Home is a virtual learning event and a rallying cry! It’s your chance to raise awareness about key legislation and urge lawmakers to invest in critical mental health and substance use care funding. \nAre you ready to seize the moment? Don’t miss your opportunity to raise your voice\, be inspired and make a mark on a national scale\, all from your home office\, workplace or favorite coffee shop.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/hill-day-at-home-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220514T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220429T145120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220429T145242Z
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SUMMARY:Born to Be Wild Family & Friends Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities – Mississippi Museum of Natural Science\nGet your outdoor green on and join us for a FUN-filled day celebrating individuals with disabilities\, their families and friends. \nEnjoy a day free of judgment and full of support. \nVisit our “Resource Trail” and gather valuable information from agencies and advocacy groups. \nEveryone is welcome! \n$7 Ticket Includes  \n* All day access to Museum\n* Lunch Provided \n* Archery\n\n* Scavenger Hunt\n\n* Creature Feature\n* Project PAC Demonstration\n* New State of the Art Accessible Playground\n* Fitness Activity\n\n* K-9 Demonstration \n\n\n\nRegister to attend.\nhttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej2hg3v6aeef1b35&llr=julfnscab&showPage=true
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/born-to-be-wild-family-friends-picnic-2/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220119T174851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T213506Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Virtual Mental Health & Wellness Day at the Capitol
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the Mental Health and Wellness Day at the Capitol will be held online Thursday\, March 10 from 10 – 11 a.m. \nThe program includes personal stories\, speakers and other activities. Hosts include NAMI Mississippi\, the Mental Health Association of South Mississippi\, and the Mississippi Department of Mental Health. \nYou must RSVP to receive an email with the videoconference link. For more information\, call 601-899-9058 or email stateoffice@namims.org. \nRegister here >>
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/2022-virtual-mental-health-wellness-day-at-the-capitol/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220222T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T163513
CREATED:20220208T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T195604Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery Community Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mississippi Recovery Advocacy Project in a conversation with some amazing community leaders about how people around the state are creating positive changes for those seeking and/or receiving mental health and substance use recovery services.\n\nTopics of discussion include:\n-Solutions that reduce stigma\n-Improving access to recovery support services\n-Justice Reform\n-Ways to address housing issues for people with mental illness and/or substance use disorders\n\nModerated By Brand Strategist\, Author\, and Speaker Maranda Joiner\n\nPanelists Include:\nPauline Rogers\, Leader in the Criminal and Social Justice space\nKay Daneault\, Executive Director\, Mental Health\nAssociation of South Mississippi\nJoy Hogge\, Executive director\, Families as Allies\n\nRSVP TODAY USING THE LINK PROVIDED.\nhttps://actionnetwork.org/…/mississippi-recovery…\nOnce you RSVP\, the link/call-in number to the town hall will be sent to you.
URL:https://www.faams.org/event/recovery-community-town-hall/
CATEGORIES:Gala/Event
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