Newsletter November 2017

VOLUME 1: ISSUE 4 | FALL 2017R I D E  W I T  H  U SRemembering Marie JozefiakIn 2013, Marie Jozefiak  died by suicide.  She was just 21 years old and described by others as spunky, friendly,generous and hard working.  Her ability to have fun drew people to her.  She could also be anxious, stressed andoverwhelmed. Even though Marie (photo'd right)  was fiercely loved by her family and friends, she felt unable to copewith life’s troubles and made a tragic choice. Her family still struggles with the loss, andwhile they all deal with it differently, they all have found a unique way to remember her.In 2016, Marie’s mother Terri Jozefiak decided to organize a bicycle ride fundraiser. Thispurchasing and supply chain professional didn’t know much about organizing an event, letalone fundraising, but she knew she wanted to do something. The second annual Ride washeld on August 19, 2017 on the Macomb Orchard Trail in Shelby Township.  More than 150riders participated this year, and Marie’s family and friends have raised a significant amountof money for Common Ground and other suicide prevention programs.“We hope to continue to grow the event and provide a forum and \"Our mission is to help bring anresources for suicide awareness and prevention”, said Terri.   end to this epidemic and save“Our mission is help bring an end to this epidemic and save other other families from the tragedyfamilies from the tragedy we experienced.  We want to continue we've experienced.\"Marie’s legacy of bringing smiles to other people’s faces”.The 2018 Ride to End Suicide will be on September 8, 2018 in Shelby Township. Stay tuned for updates as weapproach the event in the next year. 1

A NOTE from Heather \"I typically like to reserve this space to talk about new programs, upcoming events or highlight the work of a staff member or volunteer. This time, I thought it would be appropriate to remind everyone reading this why we do what we do.  Terri Jozefiak is a businesswoman, a wife and a mother of three. CEO  If you read the story, you already know that Terri’s daughter Marie died by suicide in 2013.  The story tells of Terri’s drive and determination in making something positiveHeather Rae out of such a tragic situation.  Terri doesn’t want anyone else to experience what she and her family have endured.  She is raising money for Common Ground to spread awareness and support prevention forothers. Terri personifies empowerment: one of the values we strive to display at Common Ground.  She has taken itupon herself to make a difference – I am confident she has.Thank you Terri for sharing your story and all you do to support Common Ground!\"  VOLUNTEER \"The Resource and CrisisWITH THE RESOURCE AND CRISIS HELPLINE Helpline provides volunteersCommon Ground thrives through the help of volunteers. Without their drive with free training andand dedication, we wouldn't be able to have such a strong impact on the certifications!community. Our volunteers go through  more than 90 hours of training whichprepares them to deal with stressful situations over the phone. Volunteersalso gain several certifications with completion of their training.These certifications are worth thousands of dollars, but are free of costs for our volunteers. They help preparevolunteers with highly sought-after experience, which includes suicide intervention workshops and practicedinterpersonal skills that pertain to mental illness, victims of domestic violence, and victims of sexual assault. Common Ground's Resource and  Crisis Helpline is always looking to gain new people who want to make a difference inother people's lives. If anyone you know is interested in volunteering, or if you would like to be a part of this opportunity,we would love to have you. For more information, contact Melissa Hope at [email protected]. WE WORKED HARD HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OUR NEW SERVICE? WE'RE CARF CERTIFIED THE SOBER SUPPORT UNIT IS HERE FOR YOU! Over the summer, Common Ground completed the The Sober Support Unit (SSU) is a voluntary 23-hour Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, also program made to engage individuals who need known as CARF. CARF is an independent, non-profit accreditor detoxification and linkages to substance use of health and human services organizations founded in 1966. treatment. We worked hard to achieve this accreditation, and feel that it The Unit provides supervision, observation, and support, accurately represents how hard we work to serve our for individuals who are intoxicated or experiencing mild community everyday. withdrawal symptoms. The Unit emphasizes peer and social support programming, while continuously Helping people move from crisis to hope is our core monitoring the medical condition. purpose and is what we continue to work towards.  You can always call 1-800-231-1127, for more2 information on this program.

COMMON GROUND'S 43RD ANNUAL BIRMINGHAM ART FAIR OH, WHAT FUN!Our 43rd Annual Birmingham Art Fair was a huge success and a ton of fun!We would like to give a special thanks to all the artists who made the fair possible: our amazing Common Ground staff andvolunteers, our donors, and the incredible people who made bids at our silent auction tent. It was a weekend that trulybrought us so much joy. With over 150 artists, our silent auction tent featured artwork from various art mediums, whichhelped us raise more than $3,000.Our donor tent, one in which we offered our donors swag and refreshments, provided us an opportunity to truly honor ourdonors! We can't thank everyone enough for supporting us and coming out to the Art Fair.We look forward to another successful year. Bring on the 44th Annual Street Art Fair! Q&A WITH DOUG WRIGHT A NEW GRANT FOR THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM  OUR NEW BOARD CHAIR Common Ground was recently awarded with a $194,726 Transitional Living Program Contract! This contract will allow Q: How did you come to be a part Common Ground to add staff and serve more youth of the board of trustees? throughout the community. A:  I'm a friend of Kay White, Through the Transitional Living Program, a transitional former board chair and longtime housing program for homeless youth ages 18-24, the volunteer; Kay can be convincing. organization will be able to provide youth with stable housing in supervised apartments, intensive case management,Q: What is the vision for your term?  Where will this trauma-focused therapy, life skills training (including moneyagency be in two years? management, budgeting, job attainment skills, educational advancement, and more), and aftercare.A: I expect we will have a new strategic plan by the end ofmy term.  It is difficult to know just where that might lead 3us, but I think it is safe to say we expect to keepgrowing and diversifying our revenues and services.

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