BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GCAPP - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GCAPP X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.gcapp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GCAPP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20210314T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20211107T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20220313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20221106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220926T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220915T173524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T173524Z UID:4960-1664193600-1664200800@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Baker County Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:The Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential invites you to participate in a Community Conversation around the health and wellness of youth in Baker County. Adolescence is often tough for young people under the best of circumstances and our youth deserve the best we have to offer\, especially in these tumultuous times.\n\n\nDate: Monday\, September 26\nTime: 12:00 – 2:00 (lunch will be served)\nLocation: Rocky Bend River Retreat\, 2909 Newton Highway\, Newton\n\n\nAll are invited to take part in this Community Conversation—community leaders\, youth-serving professionals and community organizations\, health professionals\, parents\, advocates\, and anyone interested in improving the well-being of our young people.\nGCAPP\, with programs in youth empowerment\, comprehensive sex ed\, teen pregnancy prevention\, parent engagement\, and physical activity & nutrition\, has convened Community Conversations in communities throughout the state around adolescent health and social wellness over the last four years\, and partners with communities to implement proven\, sustainable programs and strategies that address adolescents’ overall well-being.\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/baker-county-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Rocky Bend River Retreat\, 2909 Newton Highway\, Newton CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_736962460-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220906T192129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T192212Z UID:4875-1663070400-1663077600@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Jasper County Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:GCAPP invites you to participate in a Community Conversation around the health and wellness of youth in Jasper County. Adolescence is often tough for young people under the best of circumstances and our youth deserve the best we have to offer\, especially in these tumultuous times.\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, September 13\nTime: 12:00-2:00pm (lunch will be served)\nLocation: Jasper County Board of Education\,\n1411 College\, St.\, Monticello\n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE\nAll are invited to take part in this Community Conversation—community leaders\, youth-serving professionals and community organizations\, health professionals\, parents\, advocates\, and anyone interested in improving the well-being of our young people.\nGCAPP\, with programs in youth empowerment\, comprehensive sex ed\, teen pregnancy prevention\, parent engagement\, and physical activity & nutrition\, has convened Community Conversations in communities throughout the state around adolescent health and social wellness over the last four years\, and partners with communities to implement proven\, sustainable programs and strategies that address adolescents’ overall well-being.\n  URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/jasper-county-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Jasper County Board of Education\, 1411 College\, St.\, Monticello\, Georgia CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/diverse-students-pose-on-outdoor-stairs.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220817T120000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220803T142033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220804T200209Z UID:4671-1660728600-1660737600@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Savannah Community Conversation DESCRIPTION:A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION to improve the health & social well-being of youth.\nThe City of Savannah/Office of the Mayor and the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power & Potential invite you to an important event around the health and wellness of youth in Savannah. Adolescence is often tough for young people under the best of circumstances and our youth deserve the best we have to offer\, especially in these tumultuous times.  REGISTER BELOW.\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, August 17\nTime: 9:30am – 12:00pm (breakfast will be served)\n\nLocation: Savannah Civic Center\, 3rd Floor Ballroom\, 301 West Oglethorpe Ave.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSavannah County Community Conversation Registration\nSavannah County Community Conversation Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n County\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Organization\, if applicable\n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nAll are invited to take part in this Community Conversation—community leaders\, youth-serving professionals and community organizations\, health professionals\, parents\, advocates\, and anyone interested in improving the well-being of our young people.\n\nGCAPP\, with programs in youth empowerment\, comprehensive sex ed\, teen pregnancy prevention\, parent engagement\, and physical activity & nutrition\, has convened Community Conversations in communities throughout the state around adolescent health and social wellness over the last four years\, and partners with communities to implement proven\, sustainable programs and strategies that address adolescents’ overall well-being. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/savannah-community-conversation/ LOCATION:Savannah Civic Center\, 301 West Oglethorpe Avenue\, Savannah\, GA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/savannahsquare8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220706T133648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T144710Z UID:4596-1659009600-1659013200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Teen Dating Safety in the Digital Space DESCRIPTION:FREE  WEBINAR\nJULY 28\, 12:00-1:00 p.m.\nDigital dating exploded during the pandemic — and with it came new features\, trends\, and apps. When empowered with the right information\, these risks can be mitigated or even completely prevented.\nAdam Dodge\, co-founder of EndTAB (Ending Technology Enabled Abuse)\, will provide practical tips and approaches you can implement to help ensure we’re all safer online\, teens especially.\nLearning Objectives: Attendees will be able to:\n1) Identify 2 ways to prevent harassment on a dating app before joining.\n2) Recognize 3 signs of grooming or catfishing.\n3) Explain 2 approaches to verifying a profile.\n4) Explain 3 fundamentals of safe sexting.\nREGISTER HERE URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/teen-dating-safety-in-the-digital-age/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Fotosearch_k1809160.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220621T142013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T142317Z UID:4410-1656151200-1656162000@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:GCAPP Parent Workshop in Macon DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, June 25\, 2022\n\nTime: 10:00am to 1:00pm\n\nLocation: Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA 31217\n\nParent Meeting Room: Grand Salon\n\nLUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED.\nTopics that you can expect include:\n\n\nHow to Become an ‘Askable Parent/Adult’\n\n\nNeed a Parent Toolkit? You Got it!\n\n\nLearn about a free youth development program with a $200 stipend for\nMacon-Bibb teens 13 – 19.\n\n\nMental Health Tips\, Strategies & Resources to support youth in these\nchallenging times\n\n\nLearn more about the Youth Advisory Council for the Macon-Bibb area.\n\n\n  \n\nFor more information\, please contact Dion Walker-Smith at dion@gcapp.org\, or scan this code:\n  URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/gcapp-parent-workshop-in-macon/ LOCATION:Macon Marriott City Center\, 240 Coliseum Dr\, Macon\, GA 31217 CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/askableparentweb2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220619T090000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220322T193039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T154825Z UID:3561-1655625600-1655629200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:The Metropolitan 5K DESCRIPTION:GCAPP and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T are partnering to host The Metropolitan 5K on June 19. Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T\, the community-focused arm of E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness\, strives to promote health and overall wellness throughout Metro Atlanta to address various diseases that disproportionately affect young people and adults alike in Georgia\, particularly in the Black community. The Metropolitan 5K brings together neighborhoods and whole communities to support individuals and families and inspire them to commit to their physical and mental health.\n\nYour support will allow GCAPP and Cause of E.F.F.E.C.T to help bridge the health and wellness gap for youth by providing culturally responsive community programs\, services\, resources\, and activities in high need communities throughout metro Atlanta.\n\nFor more information and to register\, visit causeofeffect.fitness. For sponsorship information\, email Laine Olesen at laine@gcapp.org. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/the-metropolitan-5k/ LOCATION:E.F.F.E.C.T Fitness\, Inc.\, 1995B Metropolitan Pkwy SW\, Atlanta\, GA 30315\, USA CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/webheader2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220528T154126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220528T154435Z UID:4343-1655283600-1655308800@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Super Wednesday | Macon Bibb DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 15   |   9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nA FREE youth empowerment program about making good choices. Each participant gets a $200 stipend at the end of the day for completing the Super Wednesday workshops.\nREGISTER HERE!\nTeens will receive breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, and breaks throughout\nthe day. Open to teens (13-19) who live in Bibb County. Parents are\nwelcome to sit in. Giveaways/Raffles include: door prizes\, Six Flags\nvouchers\, Air Pods\, and gift certificates. Teens under 18 will need parental\npermission to attend.\nThe Administration Building on the Lundy Chapel campus   |\n2081 Forest Hill Road\, Macon\, GA 31210\n\nFor a better shot in life\, it’s important that teens avoid becoming high school parents before becoming high school graduates. Super Wednesday\, a day of youth empowerment\, is all about that\, and more. Expect workshops on Confidence\, Good decision making\, Negotiation\, Refusal skills\, Goal setting\, and much more!\n_____________________________________ \nBrought to you by Aligning Community Systems for Optimal Adolescent Health – Macon-Bibb \n\nUnited Way of Central Georgia\nMotivating Youth Foundation\nCommunities in Schools of Central Georgia\nBibb Community Partnership URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/super-wednesday-macon-bibb/ LOCATION:Lundy Chapel Administrative Building\, 2081 Forest Hill Road\, Macon\, GA\, 31210-1404 CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/webheader.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220602T182749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T150956Z UID:4358-1654686000-1654693200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation in Thomas County DESCRIPTION:NAVIGATING ADOLESCENCE\nUniting resources to improve the health & social well-being of youth\n\nA COMMUNITY CONVERSATION\nYou’re invited to an important Thomasville event around the health and wellness of youth in Thomas County. Adolescence is often tough for young people under the best of circumstances and our youth deserve the best we have to offer\, especially in these tumultuous times.\n\n\nDate: June 8\, 2022\n\n\nTime: 11am-1pm (Lunch provided)\n\n\nLocation: Covey Nest\, home of the Covey Film Festival\n\n\n210 West Jackson Street\, Thomasville\, GA 31792\n\n\nPlease join us for creative solutions and stay for terrific giveaways\, including a $100 gift certificate along with a hearty GCAPP gift bag. For more information or to RSVP\, please send your name\, title\, organization\, and email address: info@gcapp.org\, or register below.\n\n\n\n\nThomas County Community Conversation Registration\nThomas County Community Conversation Registration\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Name\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Email\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n\n Title (if applicable)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n Organization (if applicable)\n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n County\n *\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n If you are human\, leave this field blank. \n \n \n \n\nSubmit URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/community-conversation-in-thomas-county/ LOCATION:Covey Nest\, 210 West Jackson Street\, Thomasville\, GA\, 31792\, United States CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/shutterstock_736962460-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220511T172447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T174533Z UID:4274-1652518800-1652544000@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Super Saturday - Macon Bibb! DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 14\nA FREE youth empowerment program about making good choices. Each participant gets a $200 stipend at the end of the day for completing the Super Saturday workshops.\nTeens will receive breakfast\, lunch\, refreshments\, and breaks throughout\nthe day. Open to teens (13-19) who live in Bibb County. Parents are\nwelcome to sit in. Giveaways/Raffles include: door prizes\, Six Flags\nvouchers\, Air Pods\, and gift certificates. Teens under 18 will need parental\npermission to attend.\nThe Administration Building on the Lundy Chapel campus  |   9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n2081 Forest Hill Road\, Macon\, GA 31210\n\nBibb County has one of the highest STD rates in the state for teens and most are unaware of the potential consequences. Many parents feel unprepared to discuss sex-related topics with their teens. Super Saturday will empower both girls and boys to: protect themselves against STDs\, avoid becoming teen parents before they become high school graduates\, and think through decisions that often put their health and personal goals at risk. Super Saturday participants can expect workshops about protection\, vulnerable situations teens may find themselves in\, confidence\, good decision making\, negotiation and refusal skills\, and more. \n_____________________________________ \nBrought to you by Aligning Community Systems for Optimal Adolescent Health – Macon-Bibb \n\nUnited Way of Central Georgia\nMotivating Youth Foundation\nCommunities in Schools of Central Georgia\nBibb Community Partnership URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/super-saturday-macon-bibb/ LOCATION:The Administration Building at Lundy Chapel\, 2081 Forest Hill Road\, Macon\, GA\, 31210-1404 CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sseventheader.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220324T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T141559Z UID:3544-1650711600-1650722400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Macon Bibb Youth Expo DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 23   |   11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  |   Rosa Jackson Recreation Center\,\n1211 Maynard St. | Macon\, GA\nBring the family\, enjoy the vibe\, and take in the fun\, food\, giveaways\, and music. Also learn about free youth development programs and opportunities the Macon-Bibb community has to offer for teens 13 – 19 years old.\nFOR YOUR SAFETY\, and in accordance with CDC COVID-19 Guidelines for events\, MASKS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED for in-door activities. Registration is not required\, but is encouraged.\nREGISTER HERE\nThe Macon Youth Expo is Brought to you by the Macon-Bibb Aligning Community Systems to Optimize Adolescent Health team: \nUnited Way of Central Georgia \nMotivating Youth Foundation \nCommunities in Schools of Central Georgia \nBibb Community Partnership \n  \nThe Macon-Bibb Aligning Community Systems to Optimize Adolescent Health and the Macon Youth Expo are supported\nby and in partnership with Community Health Solutions & GCAPP. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/maconexpo/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/maconbibbweb2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220311T194933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T194933Z UID:3523-1648728000-1648731600@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Modern Love Languages in Practice DESCRIPTION:Presented by Anne Hodder-Shipp\, CSE\nLove languages recently received a much-needed expansion that has transformed the former romance-centered concept into a valuable tool for relationships of all kinds – including caregivers\, professionals\, and the young folks they work with! Join sex and relationships educator Anne Hodder-Shipp\, CSE\, for an interactive workshop that will show you how Modern Love Languages can help caregivers and their youth clients build connection and relate to one another in ways that feel authentic\, respectful\, and mutually fulfilling.  Click here to register for this free webinar. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/modern-love-languages-in-practice/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/shutterstock_1646694157-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220318T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20220311T201204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T202520Z UID:3531-1647597600-1647603000@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance March Meeting DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 18   |   10:00 – 11:30 a.m.   |  a virtual event\nClick here to register\nJoin us for an important meeting of the Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance\, which will include youth advocates and policy experts actively engaged in working for (and against) legislation regarding adolescents during the current session of the Georgia General Assembly. Panelists will provide updates on issues ranging from education to overall adolescent health to reproductive health\, followed by a Q & A. We hope you don’t miss this important up-to-date discussion to hear from policy experts about legislation affecting adolescents in Georgia.\nIn another important segment\, discussion will focus on what it means to be a member of the Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance\, shared goals\, and benefits. Click here to register for the March 18 event.\n\nAbout The Alliance\nThe Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance is a convening of public and private stakeholders across Georgia’s youth ecosystem to align strategies and actions that improve the health and well-being of adolescents. It is dedicated to sharing knowledge and resources\, best practices\, data\, elevating awareness of adolescent health needs\, and advocating for policies that eliminate adolescent health disparities and advance health equity. The Alliance works to empower youth and advance health outcomes such as social\, emotional\, physical\, mental\, sexual and reproductive health\, among others. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/georgia-adolescent-health-alliance-march-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/alliancelogoevents.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220129T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211213T213958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194751Z UID:3300-1643454000-1643459400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Macon-Bibb Blueprint DESCRIPTION:Save-the-Date\nSaturday\, January 29 | 11:00 – 12:30 \nA VIRTUAL EVENT\nYou are invited to join GCAPP\, Community Health Solutions\, and the Aligning Community Systems for Optimal Adolescent Health collaborative (ACSOAH) as we announce the Macon-Bibb Blueprint for Optimal Adolescent Health\, a unique\, visionary\, and sustainable plan to improve the overall health and social well-being of young people in Macon-Bibb. Lunch will be provided and delivered to you! Click here to register.\n \nWe are inviting youth-serving professionals\, advocates\, community partners and leaders\, community members at large\, parents\, caretakers\, and youth to be part of this important\, exciting venture. During this community-wide event\, you will be asked to share your ideas and how we\, as a collective\, can help to ensure that youth have the support and resources they need to thrive.\n\nThe Macon-Bibb Blueprint was developed by ACSOAH community stakeholders\, United Way of Central Georgia\, Motivating Youth Foundation\, Communities in Schools\, and Bibb Community Partnership. Now we want to hear from you!\n\nThe Blueprint’s most immediate objective is to improve adolescent health in Macon-Bibb by bringing the community together to accomplish the following goals:\n\n\n\nIncrease youth connections by building stable and developmental healthy relationships\n\n\nIncrease youth awareness and access to quality\, traditional\, and alternative educational career paths\n\n\nIncrease access to culturally responsive mental health support services\n\n\nIncrease parental engagement by strengthening parent-child communication\n\n\nEmpower 1\,300 youth by June 30\, 2022 URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/macon-bibb-blueprint/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/GCAPP_Teens_Photos4-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211203T163831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194806Z UID:3265-1639699200-1639785599@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Youth Advisory Council Recruitment DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! GCAPP is looking for courageous\, inspiring teens and young adults to join our 2022 Youth Advisory Council (YAC). We are seeking young people\, ages 14-24 and residing in Georgia\, with interests in current health issues\, leadership development\, and advocating for change in their communities and statewide. All eligible youth are encouraged to apply to help represent and make a difference in all 159 Georgia counties. \n  \nApply by Friday\, December 17th. If selected as a 2022 member\, you will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card. Click here to apply! \n  \nAs potential GCAPP ambassadors\, new YAC members can expect the following: \n\nHost live webinars and events\nBe a voice for youth as a featured panelist\nFacilitate workshops for peers and parents\nParticipate in leadership\, public speaking\, event planning\, marketing\, and community building trainings\nNetwork with youth-serving professionals and young leaders from around the state\nIncentives\, prizes\, and more!\n\nFor more information and questions\, contact Senior Manager\, LeKara Simmons at lekara@gcapp.org. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/youth-advisory-council-recruitment/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/yacrecruit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211203T161844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T194823Z UID:3260-1639656000-1639659600@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:How Trauma-Informed Education can Address Health Inequities for Transgender and Non-Binary Students DESCRIPTION:Transgender and non-binary students are affected by a myriad of health inequities stemming from bullying and harassment\, especially in schools that do not create inclusive and affirming learning environments. \n  \nObjectives: \n\nParticipants will explore trauma-inclusive environments.\nBy the end of the program\, participants will be able to discuss the application of practical skills for creating safe learning spaces.\n\n  \nThis event is hosted by the Georgia Society for Public Health Education (GASOPHE). Please click here for details. \n \n  URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/how-trauma-informed-education-can-address-health-inequities-for-transgender-and-non-binary-students/ CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/nonbinaryrevised.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210618T203444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211108T224525Z UID:2473-1636801200-1636808400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Youth Empowerment Summit - YES! DESCRIPTION:WHAT’S NEXT!\nGCAPP’s Annual Youth Empowerment Summit – YES!\nSaturday\, November 13\, 2021\nWake Up with DJ Flint: 10:30 a.m. | Summit: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.\nYou must be present to win the grand prize\, $500 giveaway!\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n\nGCAPP invites all high school students to its Annual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES)! From healthy relationships to handling academic pressure to preparing for college\, students rely on YES! for important information and strategies\, access to helpful experts\, and a broad range of workshops to help them succeed. \nAround the theme of What’s NEXT!\, sessions will explore a variety of topics including the benefits of networking\, delving into entrepreneurship\, tapping into one’s leadership skills\, stepping out of isolation from COVID\, and transitioning out of high school into college or to a job. Don’t miss it! \nBe on the lookout for a confirmation email from GCAPP! See you Saturday! \n  URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/youth-empowerment-summit-yes/ LOCATION:Hopin CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2021-GCAPP-YES-Atlanta.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211105T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T012957Z UID:3111-1636653600-1636657200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Protect Children From Sexual Abuse DESCRIPTION:The facts about child sexual abuse are alarming\, but abuse is preventable. Join GCAPP and Defend Innocence on Thursday\, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m for an interactive online presentation designed to help parents\, caregivers and community leaders protect our young people. Before you attend any holiday gathering\, learn tips and tools on reducing the risk and keeping children safer around family and friends. Register here! URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/protect-children-from-sexual-abuse/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/family-event-safety.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211015T132040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T132525Z UID:3075-1636628400-1636633800@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Launch of The Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join us for the statewide launch of the Georgia Adolescent Health Alliance\, a new\, exciting venture and paradigm shift for Georgia’s youth.\nTHE GEORGIA ADOLESCENT HEALTH ALLIANCE (The Alliance) is a convening of public and private stakeholders across Georgia’s youth support ecosystem to align strategies and actions that improve the health and well-being of Georgia’s adolescent population.\nRECOGNIZING THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE ACTION\, we are dedicated to sharing knowledge and resources\, elevating awareness of adolescent health needs\, and advocating for policies that eliminate adolescent health disparities and advance health equity. Our collaborative efforts work to empower youth and advance health outcomes – such as social\, emotional\, physical\, mental\, sexual and reproductive health\, among others.\nFor more information\, please visit gcapp.org/thealliance. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/launch-of-the-alliance/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/alliancelogorgb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210907T213733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211101T184426Z UID:2678-1635444000-1635451200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:IMPACT Party DESCRIPTION:GCAPP\, and the youth we serve\, need your support more than ever.\nThank you to everyone who attended the Impact Party at Spanx or watched the virtual program!\nIf you did not get a chance to see the program\, click here.\nTo view the photos from the event\, click here.\nGeorgia ranks 38th in the nation for child well-being. Depression\, suicide\, repeat teen pregnancy\, sexually transmitted infections\, and substance abuse are all at crisis levels for youth.  To improve these negative trends\, GCAPP has launched the most exciting and audacious strategic plan in its history.  Impact 2025: Advancing Adolescent Health will impact 360\,000 youth\, 200\,000 parents\, and 15\,000 youth-serving professionals\, expand into 80 counties and build 100 new partners by 2025.   \n\nAs a thank you for your generous support in a most difficult year\, we are inviting you to our Impact Party for the launch of Impact 2025.  Featuring:\n\nSpanx founder and business icon\, Sara Blakely\n\n\nVirtual appearances and entertainment by Jane Fonda\, Trisha Yearwood\, Lily Tomlin and Jacqueline Stewart\, host of Turner Classic Movies\, and inaugural artistic director at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures\n\n\nLive Auction filled with once-in-a-lifetime experiences\n\n\nVIP After Party for top donors at the private venue\, Himitsu\n\n\nImpact Party Co-Chairs: Lelia Dodson Polly I Erin Yabroudy\nEvent Committee (as of 8.11.21): \n \nMichael Bishop \n Diana Bosch \nGinny Brewer \nPola Changnon \nKeisha Escoffery \nMichele Garren \nRon Polly \n \n\nChristine Ragland \nJennifer Rose \nJohn R. Seydel \nL.E. Seydel \nSavannah Seydel \nKaren Spencer Welanetz \nRon Yabroudy\n \nWe are limited to only 125 supporters for this phenomenal event so please make your pledge today by clicking here to support GCAPP and Impact 2025.  Email Laine Olesen\, laine@gcapp.org for more information.  Click here to watch our Impact 2025 video.  Thank you! URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/impact-party/ LOCATION:SPANX – Rooftop\, 3035 Peachtree Rd NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30305\, United States CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/impactempower.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211001T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T175751Z UID:3029-1634752800-1634756400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Month | Fatherhood Edition DESCRIPTION:Are you a dad or male mentor who struggles with talking about adolescent/sexual health with your teen? Are you looking for the best tips and accurate information to share with youth? If yes\, this Let’s Talk webinar is for you! October is Let’s Talk Month\, a time for encouraging conversations between young people and their caregivers about sex and sexuality. \nJoin us on October 20 at 6 p.m. to learn ways to discuss positive sexual health topics with young people confidently. Our trusted panel will offer pointers for open\, honest dialogue and share how to avoid conversation pitfalls. Register here! URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/lets-talk-month-fatherhood-edition/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Fatherhood-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210923T174005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T175254Z UID:2755-1634554800-1634560200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation | Middle GA! DESCRIPTION:Let’s amplify community voices to identify current challenges and connect young people to the right tools. We are inviting youth-serving professionals and organizations\, youth advocates\, parents\, and community leaders across sectors in Middle Georgia to join us for this important event focused on collaborative solutions. \nClick here to register. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/community-conversation-middle-ga/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Middle-GA-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20211001T164257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T180640Z UID:3023-1634234400-1634238000@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Month | Ft. Expert Panelists DESCRIPTION:October is Let’s Talk Month\, a time for encouraging conversations between young people and their caregivers about sex and sexuality. GCAPP is excited to have Amy Lang\, founder of Birds and Bees and Kids\, nationally renowned speaker\, author for sex-positive parenting\, Lauren Barineau\, founder of Georgia non-profit\, Talk More\, and Dr. Brandy Barnett Holloman\, a Health Education Specialist whose specialty is increasing parent-child communication with middle school-aged students. This expert panel will be moderated by GCAPP staff members Alexandra Cory & LeKara Simmons. This is a panel discussion you do not want to miss!  \nRegister here! URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/lets-talk-month-ft-expert-panelists/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Experts-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210909T225857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T010201Z UID:2716-1633024800-1633030200@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation | Newton County DESCRIPTION:As the COVID-19 surge continues\, young people and families are in major need of resources to thrive. \nGCAPP partners with local organizations Newton County Family Connection and the Newton County Drug Free Community Coalition to host a virtual community conversation. \nLet’s amplify community voices to identify current challenges and connect families to the right tools. We are inviting youth-serving professionals and organizations\, youth advocates\, parents\, and community leaders across sectors in Newton county to join us for this important event focused on collaborative solutions. Click here to register. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/community-conversation-newton-county/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/SW-GA-Community-Convo-sm-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210917T003621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T145817Z UID:2738-1633024800-1633028400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Webinar DESCRIPTION:September is suicide prevention month. All month\, youth-serving professionals\, survivors\, allies\, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness. Youth Advisory Council members from GCAPP and Fulton County AHYD will discuss risk factors\, protective factors\, warning signs\, and how to connect to someone at risk. Register here. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/mental-health-awareness-webinar/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/61381935c97ff.image_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210916T173900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T235957Z UID:2722-1632938400-1632942000@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:What the... Puberty!!! Workshop DESCRIPTION:GCAPP and Talk More invite parents/caregivers\, youth-serving professionals\, and young people to an engaging online discussion about puberty. Our guest speaker\, Lauren Barineau\, who is the founder of Talk More\, will walk us through the physical\, social\, and emotional changes of puberty. Plus\, she will share effective strategies for having positive conversations around development. Register here! URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/what-the-puberty-workshop/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/More-Talk.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kysha":MAILTO:Kysha@gcapp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T123000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210817T152259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T153601Z UID:2636-1631790000-1631795400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Community Conversation | Southwest GA! DESCRIPTION:Join GCAPP in partnership with United Way of Southwest GA\, Family Connections\, and community leaders from neighboring counties\, for an important event about the overall health and well-being of young people in the Southwest\, GA area. \nGCAPP continues to collaborate with partners in local communities throughout the state to identify ways we can support local efforts to improve the health and emotional and social wellness of youth. We are calling on youth-serving professionals and organizations\, youth advocates\, parents\, and community leaders across sectors in Calhoun\, Colquitt\, Dougherty\, Early\, Mitchell\, Randolph\, and Terrell counties to join us for this important event focused on collaborative solutions. Click here to register. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/community-conversation-southwest-ga/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SM-SW-GA-Community-Convo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Dion@gcapp.org":MAILTO:Dion@gcapp.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210804T203047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T203047Z UID:2620-1629396000-1629399600@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Back to School with COVID DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, August 19 at 6 PM for a free webinar\, Back to School with COVID. The new school year is here and many students are returning to in-person learning as COVID remains a significant public health concern. Some students may experience anxiety or lack of motivation when transitioning back to a classroom. Fortunately\, our college and high school Youth Advisory Council members are sharing their experiences\, plus tips and strategies to help peers and adult supporters create a steady transition for a productive\, safe school year. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/back-to-school-with-covid/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Back-to-School-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210814T110000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210723T222607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210804T173740Z UID:2606-1628928000-1628938800@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:GCAPP Day @ E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness DESCRIPTION:Make a donation to GCAPP and join us in-person at E.F.F.E.C.T. FITNESS located in Atlanta or participate virtually from home for one of the most creative workouts around—all to benefit Georgia’s youth. Show proof of your donation on-site for free entry to the E.F.F.E.C.T. Fitness bootcamp classes at 8:00 or 10:00 a.m. If you wish to participate in GCAPP Day bootcamp classes virtually\, you will receive the link to the live stream after you complete your donation in advance of the event day. \n  \nEvery donation is important. Your support will help youth across the state have the knowledge\, skills\, and motivation they need to make healthy choices and maximize their potential. Thank you to Keundric “Dooley” Loucious\, founder/owner of E.F.F.E.C.T. FITNESS and GCAPP board member\, for making this exciting event possible. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/gcapp-day-e-f-f-e-c-t-fitness/ LOCATION:E.F.F.E.C.T. FITNESS\, 1995B Metropolitan Parkway\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30315\, United States CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Fitness-day-std-21-sm-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210713T152219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T152219Z UID:2567-1626955200-1626958800@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Cyberstalking\, Online Dating Violence & Cyber Harassment DESCRIPTION:Help protect young people in your life from online abuse\n\nJoin us Thursday\, July 22 at noon for a free webinar\, Child Safety in a Digital Age. Unfortunately\, the internet is a new playground where bullying can occur 24/7 and unsafe adults lurk behind fake profiles. However\, we have some good news. You don’t have to be a tech expert to keep your child safe. In this webinar\, we will demystify the digital safety landscape with special guest Adam Dodge\, founder of EndTAB. Tune in to learn about practical approaches that you can implement to ensure youth are safer online. URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/cyberstalking-online-dating-violence-cyber-harassment/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Events Grid,Events List,Upcoming Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/July-Webinar-2021-SM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20210617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20210617T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T182144 CREATED:20210526T192507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T073033Z UID:1387-1623952800-1623956400@www.gcapp.org SUMMARY:Spectrum of Sexuality DESCRIPTION:Join a youth-led discussion by GCAPP’s Youth Advisory Council as they share young people’s perspectives of the spectrum of sexuality and discuss how parents and other caring adults can support youth on their sexuality journey. \nRegister Today URL:https://www.gcapp.org/event/spectrum-sexuality/ LOCATION:Zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.gcapp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/About-Us.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR