AMPLIFY! October Newsletter

The AMPLIFY! October Newsletter is live! Here is a quick resource recap for you.

The October newsletter highlights the various projects completed and upcoming at AMPLIFY! This month has been busy, and a chance to reaffirm our mission to stand with African American and African Immigrant communities through tailored resources and leadership development to help all claim their voice, however that looks.  In this season of harvest and reflection, let us remember: community isn’t just where we work — it’s who we serve. At AMPLIFY!, we believe collective action is our strongest tool. Together, we stay connected, empowered, and amplify our impact.

Breaking Free Day Kickoff

AMPLIFY! and Breaking Free came together for the Breaking Free Nicotine Liberation Summit ahead of the November 17th Breaking Free Day. The summit featured esteemed speakers, Dr. Karen Beard, certified tobacco treatment specialists, and Carol McGruder AMPLIFY! Project Director and AATCLC Co-Chair, and covered topics like moving beyond traditional cessation, the Free and Proud Nicotine Liberation Framework, and More. Check out Summit resources below.

• Summit Resource Folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1edYHfQVn30Kl8BW4Prg0fv2NVx4Bqueu?usp=sharing

• Breaking Free Liberation Summit Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Sx_n0bgLI

• Breaking Free Liberation Summit Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JR6FPyW4_hU

• Breaking Free Day Website: https://www.breakingfreeday.org/

Community Engagement Activity Award is Out!

If you are a California-based, African American/African Immigrant organization looking to mix tobacco prevention and community town hall meetings, apply to the Community Engagement Activity Award for the opportunity to receive up to $3500! Applications will close on November 19th.

• Register for the upcoming AMPLIFY! CEAA information session on November 5th at 12 PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_zrqMvo2wTJeHHk28uQYcxw#/registration

• Ready to apply now? Follow this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScLfqR_OdROrXrRjh6Sf8hWps9MbyAjUtIvJOwbR_oniHmxxg/viewform

AMPLIFY! Internship is live. APPLY HERE: https://form.jotform.com/232006371013136

AMPLIFY!'s Evaluating Support for Capacity Building and Linkage Needs Survey is out! Your voice and support matter: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/1E1_AMPLIFY2_Assessing_Support

The September Breaking Free E-Zine is out!

The September Breaking Free E-Zine is out and tearing down walls and speaking the truth. In these pages, we delve deeply into the Liberation Health Model, lift the curtain on the social determinants of health, and, most importantly, amplify the Voices of Liberation. Articles include Radical Mental Health: Liberation Health Model of Social Work Practice, Social Determinants of Health, and more! Read the full ezine here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/negtk/jrfk/#p=1.

Community Resources

Statewide Pacific Islander Asian American Resource Coordinating Center (SPARC) is calling all AA and NHPI organizations with 501c3 status to apply for our Community Engagement Award Funding Opportunity. Apply here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BYappbUUoXP1vSF2yUV7OH-awUIm6YGR.

Community Engagement Mini-Grant Opportunity! Valle is a project of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACSCAN) aiming to create community-level change and improve quality of life through civic engagement, leadership, and advocacy. Apply here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jHa7r4LWrUKPfnIC0GwLYbAfycVikkdKhU5oSHHDygNUREpHUzNRRzYzRDRGUlNQUjY5WTQxSzZCTS4u&route=shorturl.