Homefull Employee News

April 2024

an internal employee newsletter

A Message From Our CEO

Hello Everyone,

Happy Spring!

Despite unpredictable weather, when I think of Spring, I think of new growth, opportunity, and brighter days ahead. I hope this is true for you and our clients as well.

I am excited to see you all in-person at our All-Staff Meeting on Friday at the Columbus Zoo. Much will be covered and we will enjoy some teambuilding time too.

Thank you for all you do for Homefull and see you then!

Tina

Tina M. Patterson

CEO

HR Updates

Reminder: April 5th All Staff Meeting

For our April 5^th All Staff meeting and outing, we will be doing a combo of ½ a day meeting and ½ a day of fun at the……Columbus Zoo! The morning will entail a meeting in the Africa Event Center (with parking right near there) with lunch included. The afternoon will include an activity as well as zoo access for those interested. Note: Please see Theresa Nolan's email and calendar invite with more information including an attached parking pass and directions once at the zoo.

Live Support Chat for Staff Reminder

Homefull has creatted a live chat feature for employees in our Employee portal on the Homefull website.

This live support is available 9am-5pm Mon-Fri. Simply log into the Employee Portal and click on the Chat With Us button in the lower right hand corner. For times when you are out and about and have a question you need answered right away or when you are looking for a form and can’t remember where it’s saved, send a chat. If your supervisor is in a meeting but you need an answer quickly, send a chat!

Next Homefull Holiday

April 8th Eclipse Day (offices closed)

Please access this link for important information on the Eclipse, including how to prepare for it. Feel free to share with your clients as well.

Next possible PQI Holiday: April 26th

2024 Holidays

The 2024 Holiday Schedule has been updated and posted to the HR page of the Employee Portal so be sure to mark your calendars accordingly. You will see that the schedule includes a Remote Period during the holiday season of Nov/Dec to help combat the spread of illness as a result of large gatherings.

Reminder that the typical PQI day off - if earned - will also be the last Friday of each month unless it falls during a holiday period.

Development Updates

Golf Outing Fundraiser

As you may have seen on our website, social media, or All Staff email...

Homefull has opened up registration for our Hole-In-One-Fore-Homefull golf outing fundraiser. May 10th is the date and Locust Hills Golf Club in Springfield is the place!

We consider each of you as a member of our Development Team, so here is how you can help.

Please share the QR Code (above), Event Sponsor Menu , Player Registration Form far and wide with those you know as we are seeking Sponsors and Players. Folks can learn more and register securely on-line at: https://www.homefull.org/golfouting
Any staff member who secures a playing foursome or Hole Sponsor level or above will earn 8 hours of Development PTO (to be taken as ½ days or full day at your choosing once approved by your supervisor). While not listed on the attached Sponsor Menu and available to Homefull staff only as a way to support the Golf Outing, we are offering a “Bogey Buddy” sponsorship option for a gift of $50. Yourself or a family member, friend, or contact of yours can support this in your name and you will earn 2 hours of Development PTO allowing you to leave work early or come in late on a day of your choosing (with prior approval by your supervisor). “Bogey Buddy” is listed on the online player registration link as an option to support Homefull instead of playing. We request that your player registration or sponsorship be secured and fully paid as soon as possible and by 4/15/24.

You do have the option to select payroll deduction for a sponsorship to earn PTO. If you choose this option, you will pay in full through payroll deduction and will not go through the website - just complete this payroll deduction form and email the completed form to angelica.clark@homefull.org.*You have until Friday April 5^th to complete and turn in the payroll deduction form to angelica.clark@homefull.org.*

Thank you in advance for your support of this important Homefull fundraiser! FORE!

16-Acre Project Update

Construction on the Healthy Living in West Dayton campus continues to move along well. The focus is now on the interior of the building as drywall is getting finished, ceiling grids are going in and painting is happening. Bathrooms are also getting tile installed. Mechanical rough ins continue and IT cabling will begin soon. On the exterior of the building, the large glass window installation has begun with a completion estimated sometime in early April. There are a few delays of electrical components so the move in/opening of the spaces should be sometime in the fall.

Photo featured is CEO Tina Patterson with federal, state, and local officials, including our proud Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, Jr.

Success Story: SNAP to it!

A family with children at our Dayton Family Living Center (FLC) Permanent Supportive Housing program had for quite some time been unable to successfully apply for and receive Food Stamps. With the help of FLC Case Manager Pam, this household re-applied and now has monthly food assistance. Mom is happy to have more resources to put toward her monthly food budget and feed her kids!

Food Stamps, known nationally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can be accessed electronically via the SNAP-EBT Ohio Direction Card. https://jfs.ohio.gov/cash-food-and-refugee-assistance/food-assistance

Homefull food programs, such as our Mobile Grocery, proudly accept SNAP-EBT and Ohio Direction Card!

DEI Monthly Focus

Inclusion word cloud isolated on a white background.

Purpose of the DE&I Section

This section is intended to communicate the different observances that occur during the month, but it is not an all inclusive list. If you would like for the DE&I team to include something for a given month, please reach out to Lee Wagner the month prior.

April Observances and Events

National Minority Health Month - National Minority Health Month is an opportunity to learn about these conditions and to share resources and information with your patients and community members.

Stress Awareness Month - Mental health can positively or negatively impact your physical health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke, according to “Psychological Health, Well-Being, and the Mind-Heart-Body Connection.”

National Volunteer Month - April recognizes all those who give their time and energy during National Volunteer Month. President George H.W. Bush launch the 1000 Points of Light campaign in 1991 and established April as National Volunteer Month. Be sure to thank any Homefull volunteers assisting your programs.

National Sexual Assault Awareness Month - Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month strives to be a voice of the victims of sexual abuse and violence. One way to participate this month is to wear the color teal to honor survivors and keep the conversation going.

Other April Observances

April 2 – World Autism Day

April 7 – World Health Day (WHO observance)

April 15 – National Tax Day

April 22 – Earth Day