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CDS December 2024 newsletter

We are honored to recognize Cili Phillips as our Volunteer of the Month! Cili is a conflict coach, mentor, trainer, and AmeriCorps member with the Monroe County Office. Cili specializes in divorce and special education mediation.

 

 

CDS November 2024 newsletter

With election week upon us, I want to acknowledge that anxiety levels are high, and to remind us to take care of ourselves. Remember to take frequent breaks to breathe, walk, or stretch.

Here is a short meditation prompt for your week: 

Breathe in courage
Breathe out fear
(Repeat as needed)

A photo of the WXXI show Connections with Evan Dawson
The CDS staff share their thoughts on WXXI's radio show Connections with Evan Dawson

The Center's Shira May, Ph.D., president and CEO and Kim Reisch, director of Ontario/Yates Counties, appeared and shared their thoughts on the WXXI Connections with Evan Dawson.

October 2024 newsletter

We warmly invite all our past, present, and prospective donors to join us for a Donor Appreciation Luncheon on the theme of "Promoting Peaceful Dialogue Through Election Season and Beyond." The event will include a lunch buffet, gift basket raffle, and a first look at CDS's exciting new projects in our communities.