P2P Newsletter | February 2024

Keeping you up to date on all things P2P!

Monthly News & Updates   February 2024 | Issue No. 4   Meet Our Growing Team From left: Communications Coordinator Rachel Caldwell, Program Coordinator Anna Bundra, Chief Operations Officer Deborah Earl, President and CEO Erin Phillips, Development and Legislative Director Kristi Wilkinson, Director of Programs Karla Severson, Digital Operations and Events Coordinator Mateo Portelli     Teens Flex Their Mental Muscle at Financial Fitness Workshop The room full of teens had 60 seconds to develop a sales pitch for items sitting right in front of them such as a box of tissues or an office chair. At the end of the minute, a select few would pitch their product to the Chief Executive Officer of Zeebuz, Shark Tank style. The exercise was part of Power2Parent’s ‘Financial Fitness for Parents and Teens’ workshop held Feb. 6 at the Power2Parent Parent Resource Center. The event, sponsored by apps Zeebuz and Go Boldly, was designed to improve the financial literacy of the participants by having them view their financial decisions as business owners. “How we promote ourselves matters,” said Chen Levanon, CEO of Zeebuz. “Make sure you are thinking about the one who wants to hire you or buy from you.” Read More     AI For Edu: Go Boldly! Go Boldly takes users on a space odyssey, melding AI elements with educational videos to provide a fun and tactile way to improve financial literacy. The app, which launched this month, is geared not only toward young adults but to anyone who wants to make informed financial decisions. The mission of Go Boldly is to empower people with the knowledge and resources to make informed financial decisions and achieve long-term prosperity – regardless of their background or circumstances. Chief Executive Officer Joe Mahavuthivanij describes the app as ‘Duolingo meets Oregon Trail,’ in the sense that the curated selection of financial topics are presented as journeys that users embark on. Along the way, the users watch educational videos shoring up knowledge on the particular topic selected. At the end of the video modules, users are quizzed and can earn badges that allow them to level up and embark on the next learning ‘mission.’ At present, Go Boldly offers eight journeys – Buying Your First Home Investing My Money Smart Spending Decisions Creating A Budget Building My Credit Raising Seed Funding Introduction to Cryptocurrency Understanding My Taxes Mahavuthivanij, who has been an entrepreneur within the tech and start up field for 20 years, said that he needed a change of pace with regards to his work and wanted a means of contributing to the educational landscape. This is the heart behind the Las Vegas-based app. “After Mythic Markets was acquired, I found myself unmotivated because I was now building software to make rich people richer,” he said. “What was getting me out of bed was the opportunity to help friends and family get control of their personal finances, which led to the idea that I could scale this impact beyond my direct network.” I embarked on the ‘Introduction to Cryptocurrency’ journey. I found the videos engaging, clear and to the point. They are not too long, and they are easy to understand. I definitely returned from my mission feeling smarter on the topic and with a great bird’s eye view of the subject.  Go Boldly is free and is available to download via the App Store and Google Play here. Date: February 23, 2024 Time: 9:30 - 11:00 AM Location: 6670 S Tenaya Way, Suite 190, 89113 *Littles welcome! Dripster Coffee will be on-site to serve handcrafted espresso-based drinks and teas. Register Donor Opportunity: "Pledge Your Love" and Be Our Valentine Make a one-time donation of $20 to Power2Parent through the month of February and receive a $5 Starbucks gift card back. You can pick up your gift card at our Coffee & Conversations event on Feb. 23 and double your caffeine with a delicious handcrafted beverage from Dripster Coffee. We will also happily mail you your gift card if you are unable to join us. Your tax-free donation benefits 2024 programs including The Fatherhood Project, Coffee & Conversations, Financial Fitness for Teens, and the EmpowerED Choice Scholarship Fund. As always, any contribution, no matter how small, advances the cause of Power2Parent, a powerful partner in fighting for parental rights within our communities. Give Here CCSD in the News What's next after Superintendent's buyout proposal rejected? @Fox5Vegas In canceled 'State of Schools' speech, superintendent says CCSD is better positioned today than in 2018 @KTNV CCSD bus driver charged with DUI told police he dropped students off just before crash @8NewsNow CCSD recruitment trips under investigation by state, federal agencies @Las Vegas Review-Journal Concerns about CCSD trustees appointing new superintendent @News3LV Like what you see? Have questions or concerns? Email me at rachel@power2parent.org We'd like to send a shoutout to M. Ripplinger for being the first to reach out with his feedback! Thank you. Your opinion matters to us. Upcoming Events  Feb.19 - Presidents' Day (CCSD - no school) Feb. 23 - Coffee & Conversations @Power2Parent Resource Center featuring Dripster Coffee Feb. 29 - Leap Day *the next Leap Year is in 2028 Mar. 8 - Parents in Recovery Facilitator Training Session (Session #1) @ Power2Parent Resource Center - Time TBD Mar. 15 - Parents in Recovery Facilitator Training Session (Session #2) @Power2Parent Resource Center - Time TBD Mar. 22 - Parents in Recovery Facilitator Training Session (Session #3) @Power2Parent Resource Center - Time TBD Mar. 29 - Parents in Recovery Facilitator Training Session (Session #4) @Power2Parent Resource Center - Time TBD Family Fun: Leap Day Activities & Valentine Snacks "Do not keep children to their studies by compulsion but by play." - Plato 29 Fun Ways to Spend Leap Year's Extra Hours @Highlights Valentine Robot Snacks for Kids @Crafty Morning Show your love of Power2Parent by sporting some of our merch!  Check out this 'Father' mug which rings all too true - 'guardian, protector, hero; the one with the best advice and worst dad jokes.' Use code MEMBERS10 to get 10% off your order. P2P Partners With The Fatherhood Project To Provide Parents in Recovery Training Power2Parent has partnered with esteemed non-profit The Fatherhood Project to facilitate its Parents in Recovery program here in Las Vegas. The Fatherhood Project, a non-profit program operating out of the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital, recognizes the critical need for fathers to be present and emotionally engaged with their children. Through evidence-based training developed by Harvard Medical professors and trained educators, The Fatherhood Project offers curriculum to assist parents seeking to better themselves with regards to holistically caring for their children while caring for themselves. Executive Director Dr. Raymond Levy, Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and Director of Programs John Badalament provided in-person training to Power2Parent staff and key community members.  The Parents in Recovery curriculum is specifically tailored to mothers and fathers recovering from substance abuse. It consists of psycho-educational counseling that supports recovery, allowing for parents to: Establish or repair their relationships with their children Parent with increased skills, confidence and competence Understand aspects of child development and safety Take away practical ideas and activities that they can put to use right away With this goal in mind, Power2Parent is calling all those with a counseling background, educators, medical professionals or those with experience in the area of recovery to consider being trained as facilitators of the Parents in Recovery Program. If you are interested in becoming a trained facilitator and believe you have the skills necessary to do so, please email info@power2parent.org. The first facilitator training sessions will take place March 8, 15, 22, and 29. Times of the sessions are to be determined.

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