Hi, @RachelMV! In our community, we have “Operation Green Light” the week leading up to Veterans Day. Community members and businesses are encouraged to use green lightbulbs in their porch lights and businesses to show gratitude and support for our veterans. One resource we have is a Veteran Navigator through community mental health where veterans…[Read more]

@hbodjanac @jonesr – Have you reached out to your faith based partners? Sometimes multiple faith groups will come together to meet the need of the family. Another resource, St. Vincent De Paul, may assist provided they have funding. Call 877 ST VINCE and provide your zip code, they usually return your call within 24 hours. Another strategy is to…[Read more]

@dwalker@calipat.com – have you explored the Resource Library at https://training.mckinney-vento.org/resource-library/ ? The Red Flag posters are very helpful and specific to a person’s role in the district. Many liaisons in my area have been posting these in their districts and have received positive feedback from staff. These posters pair well…[Read more]

@acmiller74 – check out the latest roll out, which includes the “What’s New?” section. Activity in this portal has been increasing and there are many resources being shared!

@Marci – @RachelMV may have some tips for you as she also supports a rural area with minimal resources. Check out her forum post on food drives as well!

Great tip, @SarahMV! Thanks for sharing.