Alliant Educational Foundation

Alliant Educational Foundation is pleased to be a supporter of the 8th Annual "State of Nonprofit & Philanthropy in San Diego" Summit, held virtually on October 29, 2020. This Summit is hosted by the Nonprofit Institute.

The Alliant Educational Foundation is pleased to be a sponsor of the Alliant International University I-Lead Community Training Project. On Wednesday, October 28 from 5pm to 6pm (PDT), in the first of the series, SFLS faculty member Scott Pearce presents: Voting: A Fundamental Right. "We will explore the Constitutional status of voting as a fundamental right, as well as the legislative status of the Voting Rights Act. This presentation will focus on the most pressing issues... connected to voter suppression and dis-enfranchisement in the 2020 election cycle. Several key US Supreme Court cases will be examined and how voting relates to concepts of social justice." https://alliant.zoom.us/j/92909721528 Meeting ID: 929 0972 1528

*** Due to technical issues, this event is being rescheduled for a future date and time.*** The Alliant Educational Foundation is pleased to be a sponsor of the Alliant International University I-Lead Community Training Project. On Wednesday, October 21 from 5pm to 6pm (PDT), in the first of the series, SFLS faculty member Scott Pearce presents: Voting: A Fundamental Right. "We will explore the Constitutional status of voting as a fundamental right, as well as the legislati...ve status of the Voting Rights Act. This presentation will focus on the most pressing issues connected to voter suppression and dis-enfranchisement in the 2020 election cycle. Several key US Supreme Court cases will be examined and how voting relates to concepts of social justice." https://alliant.zoom.us/j/91811088251 Meeting ID: 918 1108 8251 Passcode: 290658

The next federal election will be Tuesday, November 3, 2020. It will include voting for president and vice-president, one-third of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. State and local races will also be on the ballot in many areas. The deadline to register online to vote is Monday, October 19, 2020. The deadline for registering by mail to vote is (postmarked by) Monday, October 19, 2020. The deadline to register in person to vote is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Conditional voter registration is a safety net for Californians who miss the deadline to register to vote or update their voter registration information.

The Washington Post recently posted an article on psychological first aid. "If ever there were a time for people to know the important skills that make up what mental health experts refer to as psychological first aid (PFA), a pandemic is it." Here is a brief list of PFA (please see the article for the full write-up) to into practice for yourself and those you care about:... Address bodily needs. Avoid further harm. Keep calm and carry on. Set priorities. Build hope. Connect with others. Practice good communication. Reinforce coping skills.

Mental Health America recently published their suggestions on how public health workers can combat their frustrations and mental health challenges during COVID-19.

October 10 is the World Health Organization's World Mental Health Day. Good mental health is related to mental and psychological well-being. WHO’s work to improve the mental health of individuals and society at large includes the promotion of mental well-being, the prevention of mental disorders, the protection of human rights and the care of people affected by mental disorders.

In case you missed it, the Alliant Educational Foundation recently released the September eNewsletter.

The September eNewsletter is now available! https://mailchi.mp/d9f725430/september2020-brief-news-notes

Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. #BannedBooks #BannedBooksWeek #CelebrateYourFreedomToRead... #Censorship See more

Find your freedom to read during Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week runs September 27 through October 3.

We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. 1-800-273-8255

Celebrate Constitution Day by checking on your Voter Registration status. Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. The Constitution of the United States of America is the supreme law of the United States. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of the United States of America and the Federal Government of the United States.