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The Grant Seeker's
Treasure Map & Orienteering Guide

Lists hundreds of places to find grants, including: National Grassroots Grants, Social Change Grants, Mental Health & Disability Grants, and Local Grants in Virginia. Also featuring advice on the grant writing process, free samples of successful grant proposals, books and resources....

Click here to learn more, order copies, read selections, or request a free copy

 

Blueprints for Change

Part One: How to Create a New Program
Learn how to start a self-help group, advocacy group, or other peer-run organization. This guidebook includes steps for creating a vision for your organization, building a core group, hosting planning meetings, reaching out in your community, and finding a home base. Also including blueprints for chairing meetings, building membership, and leading self help groups. Click the link below to view, print, or download this booklet, in Adobe Reader format:

Blueprints for Change, Part One: How to Create a New Program (PDF)

Part Two: How to Become a Nonprofit
Designed for any peer group that wants to grow and strengthen its program, build collective vision, and take the next step forward towards becoming a legally-recognized non-profit. Topics include: writing a mission statement for your organization, assembling a board of directors, developing an articles of incorporation, drafting bylaws, and applying for 501(c)3 Non-profit status. Click the link below to view, print, or download this booklet, in Adobe Reader format:

Blueprints for Change, Part Two: How to Become a Nonprofit (PDF)

 

Tech Talk:
Computer Considerations

In this day and age, it's nearly impossible to run a program of any kind without the use of computers and related technology. Tech Talk: Computer Considerations for Peer-Run Programs can help answer some of your questions when buying a new computer, and also provides some helpful links to useful free software on the internet. Click the link below to view, print, or download this booklet, in Adobe Reader format:

Tech Talk: Computer Considerations for Peer-Run Programs (PDF)

 

The ROSI Project

What do consumers think about the Mental Health System in Virginia? What’s helping recovery? What’s hindering it? We sent 14 consumer advocates out across the state to ask these questions:

Read the ROSI Project Booklet 

 

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