Paula is a local mother who lost her son, Dylan, at the age of 24 to an accidental overdose in July 2016. He leaves behind two sons, Mason and Hunter, who Paula is helping raise with their mother. She is dedicated to sharing Dylan’s story in hopes that it will make an impact on others. She comments, “During my son’s time clean before the last relapse, he spoke of helping others. I feel it is now my responsibility to follow through for him.”
Paula Weikel
All Sessions by Paula Weikel
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October 4 (Thursday)
Registration and breakfast will begin at 7:30. The conference will kick off with keynote speaker Vu Le at 9:15, followed by 3 sets of workshops, lunch, celebrating PANO’s Standards for Excellence Accredited organizations, multiple opportunities to network with exhibitors, a networking reception at 5:00, and end with CAAP's Self Sufficiency Awards from 6:15 - 7:30.
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2:20PM
Substance Use Disorder and The Family
2:20PM - 3:35PMOf the top concerns reported in Union-Snyder Community Action Agency’s (CAA) most recent Community Needs Assessment, 'drug and/or alcohol abuse' was ranked #1 for both Union and Snyder Counties. In 2017, data from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/csr911/">Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1</a> shows that Snyder County 9-1-1 received 75 overdose-related calls and Union County 9-1-1 received 164 overdose-related calls. Union-Snyder CAA’s Union County Resource Center partner agency, <a href="http://www.gaudenzia.org/">Gaudenzia</a>, has experienced such a high number of outpatient referrals last year that they've added an additional on-site counselor to meet the need. We can no longer ignore the statistics: substance use disorder is here and we must take action to support our community members and loved ones into recovery. Come listen to this powerful panel discussion on substance use disorder and its effects on the family. Attendees will hear personal accounts from the panelists, and learn how to better support individuals who live with addiction and their families.Panel Discussions
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At Alliance for Nonprofit Resources (ANR), we know that nonprofits are founded on a dream to make a difference, to make something better. Since 2008, Alliance for Nonprofit Resources has been working with nonprofit organizations in the community to maximize their potential. Through a variety of management and support services, ANR has continued to provide essential assistance to nonprofit organizations to enable them to fulfill their missions. We help organizations imagine better and find a way to get there.
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Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other. Community Action’s ultimate goal is to help people with low-income reach and maintain self-sufficiency. The Community Action Association of Pennsylvania (CAAP) is a statewide nonprofit association representing 41 Community Action Agencies in Pennsylvania.
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PANO is the statewide membership organization serving and advancing the nonprofit sector through advocacy, collaboration, education and other services in order to improve the overall quality of life in Pennsylvania. PANO exists to support the incredible work of the nonprofit sector and highlight the critical role nonprofits serve. By coming together and recognizing our collective value, Pennsylvania communities and the power to do good will thrive.