Happenings in and out of Georgia

New Casey Foundation Website in the Works
Annie E. Casey Foundation
The Annie E. Casey Foundation is launching a new website in 2007 which will provide up-to-date information on how Casey is working to help vulnerable kids and families across the country. The redesigned website will provide informative resources in the new Knowledge Center section as well as the Casey Places interactive map, which will highlight major initiatives at work in each state. Visit the website listed above for a sneak preview of the new site.

Conference Addresses Nonprofit Development Issues
Georgia Nonprofit Summit 2007
The Georgia Nonprofit Summit is the Southeast's largest gathering of nonprofit executives, board members, foundation staff, government decision-makers, and corporate leaders. Experienced practitioners and seasoned leaders will present a variety of thought-provoking workshops to address individual professional development at both the beginning and advanced levels. Participants will be able to develop or expand a nonprofit peer network by interacting with more than 700 civic leaders. The conference will be held May 16-17, 2007, in College Park, GA. Visit the website listed above for more information.

The Arc's 56th National Convention
October 11-13, 2007
Hyatt Regency, Dallas, Texas

The United Healthcare Children's Foundation
The United Healthcare Children's Foundation is offering support to meet the needs of children nationwide with assistance grants for medical services not fully covered by health insurance.

Parents and caretakers across the country will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $5,000.00 for health-care services that will help improve their children's health and quality of life. Examples of the types of medical services covered by the foundation grants include speech therapy; physical therapy and psychotherapy sessions; medical equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, hearing aids and eye-glasses, and orthodontic and dental treatments.

"The United Healthcare Children's Foundation has already helped more than 375 families and provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance ", said Foundation President Matt Peterson. "We are excited about the expansion of the program and look forward to the opportunity to help many more children have access to healthcare services that will enhance their health and quality of life."

To be eligible for the grants, children must be 16 years old or younger. Families must meet economic guidelines, live in the U.S. and be covered by a commercial health insurance plan.