Please enjoy our November Edition of Caminar Connections, our monthly newsletter.
FROM MARK: HOW TO MANAGE STRESS AND REMAIN HEALTHY
Between COVID-19, an increased of awareness of how inequality is harming people, a highly-divisive political climate, and more, most of us worn down by the unprecedented happenings of the year 2020.
With the start of the holiday season, we begin to look forward to a new year in January. I hope we can all find peace and emotional wellness, begin to heal the wounds of the year, and imagine a world that fosters more cooperation, belief in science, and collaboration to manage and end the pandemic.
Please join me on Wednesday, November 18, at 2 p.m. for a brief discussion on how to work towards this emotional wellness and manage post-election and holiday stress. This conversation will be broadcast on Facebook Live: click here now to indicate your interest, ask questions before the event, and add it to your calendar.
Lastly, I’ve shared my six tips to improve emotional health and bolster immune functioning before, but I encourage you to review them again and work towards them.
Stay healthy and take good care!
THE CAMINAR MENTAL HEALTH REGIONAL RESPONSE FUND: HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS
The Caminar Mental Health Regional Response Fund was established to fund crucial mental health services for Bay Area families and adults who are in crisis.
This fund helps people like John, a recovering addict with bipolar schizoaffective disorder, who came to Caminar to stabilize his moods and medications and regain his independence after a particularly harrowing few years that included suicide attempts and incarceration.
At Caminar, John has learned to focus on the present moment, remain mindful, and rely on his faith to know that everything is coming back together for him. While he once was consumed by negativity and darkness, John’s medication, combined with his mindfulness practice, allows him to focus on the positive and be comfortable in both the lightness and darkness that life inevitably presents to us.
Please read more about the fund here.
WHY I SUPPORT CAMINAR
“Caminar changes lives everyday. I’m honored to help.”
-In Concert with Caminar donor, 10/10/20
INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
Caminar recently received a Solano Community Foundation grant (2020–2021). The $10,000 COVID-19 Emergency Response Grant, allocated from a special COVID-19 fund, will deliver direct benefits to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and also participating in Caminar’s Bridge Housing program.
With this generous grant from the Solano Community Foundation, housing delays and potential risks are greatly reduced. We look forward to passing this benefit on to clients. We would like to thank the Solano Community Foundation for this infusion of funds, so very appreciated by our staff and clients during this uncertain year.
Please read more on our blog.
SUPPORT CAMINAR THROUGH AMAZONSMILE
AmazonSmile is a simple way for to support Caminar every time you shop, at no cost to you!
Just signing up? When first visiting AmazonSmile, you will be prompted to select a charitable organization - just select Caminar and for eligible purchases through AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to Caminar.
Need to change donations to Caminar? Sign in to AmazonSmile, from your desktop or mobile browser. From your desktop, go to Your Account and select the option to Change your Charity. From your mobile browser, select Change your Charity from the options at the bottom of the page. Next, select Caminar to support.
For more information, please visit smile.amazon.com/about.
IN THE NEWS
We are grateful for the thoughtful words and leadership of San Mateo County Supervisor Carol Groom and Belmont Vice-Mayor Charles Stone in their opinion piece, "Working together for a better tomorrow."
Groom and Stone suggest, "If you are looking for a way to move past the acrimony of election season and remind yourself of the good in the world, consider giving back to your community by volunteering. Samaritan House, Caminar, Second Harvest, The Boys and Girls Club and many other incredible local nonprofits always need help."