8th Annual Links Community Conference

1310 North FM 1788,Midland TX 79706

27 August, 2021

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Odessa Links 8th Annual Community Conference Odessa Links 8th Annual Community Conference                                         Limited Seating! Only $50 per registration, includes breakfast and lunch. Past  years have sold-out, make your reservations now!                               Living Intentionally to Address Poverty (Morning Session) In this session you will learn how 9 principles in just 90 seconds can allow you a way to build relationships and strengthen interactions with people living in the crisis of emotional and economical poverty. People living in poverty have fewer options as they work to navigate COVID-19 closures and layoffs. They were the first to feel the economic shift and they will also take the longest time to recover. Because poverty has emerged as one of our country’s most critical issues, educating practitioners about the diverse perspectives of people who live in poverty, is essential. Join us as we create space to explore the diverse types of poverty, homelessness, communication theory and how different lived experiences influence people living in poverty. You will leave with a different filter in which to address poverty; a filter without blame or judgment that allows you to better connect with people in the war zone of poverty. Permission to Rest (Afternoon Session) Today we are navigating our way through a global pandemic, economic decline, and intense racial divide. Every single one of us has had to adjust the way we do life. It is definitely a challenging time in our world and not one of us is exempt from its impacts. Now more than ever it is imperative that we acknowledge Compassion Fatigue, Zoom Fatigue, Decision Fatigue or just plain exhaustion. Learning strategies on resiliency, self-care and self-management can allow you to avoid fatigue and improve coping abilities. The goal is to get you to a place that allows you to continue to offer the very best to those you serve, your colleagues, family and friends both at work and at play. Main Speaker:  Elia Moreno is the author of Permission to Rest and Living Intentionally, a book that depicts her own personal journey and hard-earned insights on the importance of adding value to the lives of others in just 90 seconds. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Texas Christian Community Development Network. In addition to her role as Executive Director, Elia serves as Founder and CEO of Living Intentionally Ministries. Elia is also the National Program Director for Beegle Communication Across Barriers and holds the position of National Director of Community Outreach for the No Excuses University Network of Schools, a growing network of 250 schools who promote college readiness for all students, especially those living in poverty. Elia serves on many boards and committees. She is bilingual, and a master at assisting organizations and individuals who seek to implement fresh ways to connect with those living in poverty. Elia was selected as a 2015 USA Characters Unites Award Winner by USA Network, the winner of the 2016 Suddenlink Community Impact Award as well as bestowed the privilege of being named the 2016 Amarillo Beta Sigma Phi Woman of the Year. Most recently she was honored with the 2017 Amarillo Hispanic Heritage Lifetime Achievement Award. Books: Elia's books will be available for purchase at the conference for $22. Click here for Exhibitor and Sponsor info CEUs information: 5 Hours Licensed Professional Counselor(LPC) and Social Work (SW) provided by UTPB Hotel: Discount hotel and visitor information coming soon! Agenda: 8:30am to 9am Continental Breakfast/Exhibitors/Registration 9am to 10:15am Elia Moreno-Living Intentionally, with Poverty in Mind 10:15am to 10:30am Break/Book Sales 10:30am to 11:45pm Elia Moreno-Living Intentionally, with Poverty in Mind 11:45am to 1pm Lunch served onsite/Exhibitors/Book sales 1pm to 2:15pm Elia Moreno-Permission to Rest 2:15pm to 2:30pm Break/Book Sales 2:30pm to 3:45pm Elia Moreno-Permission to Rest 3:45pm-4pm Book Sales Total Speaker Contact Hours: 5 hours Questions: contact Erika at Odessa Links for more information -432-582-0099