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HoCo Community Chat

Howard County (MD) Department of Community Resources & Services

HoCo Community Chat provides Howard County (MD) residents with fresh and timely content about how to live their best lives in Howard County.Hosted by Jackie Scott, Director, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services (DCRS), HoCo Community Chat is a new and entertaining way for DCRS to communicate with residents and present them with great conversations on how to grow and thrive and live with dignity in Howard County.

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30:51

HoCo Community Chat Jan. 25 - Celebrating DCRS' 50...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2025/01/24

Jackie Scott, host and director of the Howard County, Maryland, Department of Community Resources and Services, announces the kickoff of the Department's golden anniversary!To celebrate, she chats with former DCRS Directors Susan Rosenbaum and Lois Mikkila. Lois is also the current executive director of the county nonprofit, the Association of Community Services.Time Stamps: · SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00· Learning about Susa...

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40:47

HoCo Community Chat Jan '25 - Supporting Entrepreneurs

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/12/31

When a resident comes to our doors needing some type of human services assistance, we find they often need more… and that more is often tied to work and/or or education. So today, we’re going to talk about the intersection of human services and our business community.Our three guests all have ties to our Howard County Economic Development Authority (EDA): Jennifer Jones, CEO, Kierra Kimmie, director of strategic outreach, and one of EDA’s incubator businesses, Team Worx Security, represented ...

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32:32

HoCo Community Chat en espanol - Chateando Sobre la...

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2024/12/20

La temporada de fiestas ya está aquí! Las calles se visten de luces y colores, las tiendas nos ofrecen sus mejores ofertas, las casas y los locales se llenan de decoraciones preciosas, las fiestas, las reuniones, y las invitaciones abundan, y por donde miremos se vive el espíritu navideño. Pero en medio de todo este gozo y alegría es importante detenernos un momento y recordar que hay personas que no lo estén pasando bien, que han perdido a seres queridos, o están lejos de su familia, o...

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49:43

HoCo Community Chat December '24 - Let's Talk Holiday...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/11/27

Time Stamps: SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00Aaron’s story and his work at the health department 5:00How does personal experience help Aaron’s work as a peer 12:32 BREAK 16:03 Second half welcome16:58Sara’s work and resources available at Grassroots 17:58 Leading causes of holiday stress 22:32Holiday pressures and how it feels when abusing substances 25:16Giving cultural responsive care 26:52Maintaining the giving spirit alive after the holidays 29:5...

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39:11

HoCo Community Chat November 2024 - The value of...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/11/01

Time Stamps: Soundbite, topic and introduction to ACS 0:00Introduction to the Village on Howard 7:03Balancing passion and business for successful nonprofits 11:25 Nonprofits are businesses that support our communities and need community support too 17:05Break 19:35Second half welcome, HoCo Excel Initiative 20:45The impact of HoCo Excel so far 26:00 Building community and collaboration over competition 29:00Words of wisdom from Lois for folks thinking about starting a nonprofit ...

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30:40

HoCo Community Chat October 2024 - What are...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/09/30

Topic: October marks Residents' Rights MonthTo celebrate Residents’ Rights Month in October, host Jackie Scott is joined by Chris Hobbs, Howard County (MD) Office on Aging & Independence ombudsman, and Paulette Chester, a resident of Lorien in Columbia, MD, to discuss the importance and value of the rights of long-term care residents. Time Stamps: SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00What’s the focus of residents rights month 4:15 What is the role of an ombudsman 5:5...

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29:36

HoCo Community Chat en español Septiembre 2024 -...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/09/23

Tema: Chateando Sobre el Alzheimer Este mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre el Alzheimer, un trastorno del cerebro que va destruyendo lentamente la memoria y la habilidad para pensar de una persona, y que con el tiempo, puede llegar incluso a incapacitarla. La asociación del Alzheimer reporta que aproximadamente el 13% de los hispanos de 65 años de edad y mayores tienen Alzheimer u otro tipo de demencia, y se a convertido en la 6ta causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Un...

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32:53

HoCo Community Chat Sept 2024 - A county beacon:...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/08/30

We always hear how strong our public school system is in Howard County. And it doesn’t stop there. Our community college, known as HCC, is a beacon in the county. What was once a small campus in 1970 now boasts a large footprint and welcomes 22,000 students a year!This month, we’re talking to two Howard Community College leaders: the fifth president of Howard Community College, Dr. Daria Willis, and Stephanie Wall, chief of HCC’s Staff and Special Projects. Time Stamps: SB, top...

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0:42

HoCo Community Chat en español Agosto 2024 -...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/08/15

Este mes en HoCo Community Chat conversamos sobre la comunidad LGBTQ+ junto al Dr. Jonathan Montalvo Ramon, enlace del programa Exito Hispano del condado de Howard, y juntos exploramos el significado de cada letra, la expresión de género más allá del binario, hablamos sobre la intersección de nuestra comunidad latina y la comunidad LGBTQ+, cómo abordar esta conversación con nuestros seres queridos, recursos disponibles y más.Puntos Importantes: Introducción del programa, introducción del...

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36:08

HoCo Community Chat August 2024 - The focus is on...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/07/31

DCRS Director Jackie Scott welcomes Robin Stimson, Columbia Association (CA) Community Engagement Manager, to discuss how CA works to cultivate a unique sense of place, while enhancing the quality of life for all its residents. Time Stamps: SB, topic and guest introduction 0:00Robin’s journey to CA’s community engagement manager position 4:37Learning about CA, its mission, and how it is keeping James’ Rouse vision alive 9:45Unique aspects of CA and its pillars of wellness 13:10BREAK...

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40:39

HoCoCommunity Chat español Julio 2024 - Los...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/07/23

Este mes HoCo Community Chat nos abre las puertas de las bibliotecas del condado de Howard contándonos sobre los recursos, clases, y demás herramientas disponibles para nuestra comunidad. También nos trae una invitación abierta para que personas de todas las edades interactuemos con las bibliotecas ya sea visitando una de ellas, o mediante su página de internet, o en las redes sociales, o alquilando sus herramientas. Unete a nuestro chat y visita tu biblioteca más cercana hoy mismo.Punto...

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35:58

HoCo Community Chat July 2024 - Today's library isn't...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/06/28

Host Jackie Scott, director, Howard County Dept. of Community Resources & Services (DCRS) talks with Tonya Aikens, president & CEO, Howard County Library System (HCLS). Time Stamps: · Soundbite, topic and guest introduction 0:00· Learning about Tonya Aikens, President & CEO, HCLS 4:10· Learning about Howard County Libraries and their feel 8:35· What librari...

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40:29

HoCo Community Chat June 2024 - Youth mental health...

HoCo Community Chat ·

2024/05/29

How can the community create a meaningful summer for our youth, especially those who struggle with mental health? June’s episode features the topic of youth development and community needs, especially as the school year is ending. Host Jackie Scott spends time this month chatting with: Chisha Johnson, founder and executive director, The Jacaranda Center for Family and Youth Development, Inc.; Brawnlyn Patterson, co-chair, Howard County Local Leadership Team; and Kim Eisenreich, administr...

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47:08

HoCo Community Chat May 2024 - Recognizing our Older...

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2024/05/01

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35:52

HoCo Community Chat en Español Abril 2024 -...

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2024/04/09

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41:59

HoCo Community Chat April 2024 - Celebrate Earth...

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2024/03/26

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26:10

HoCo Community Chat en Español: Mes de la Historia...

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2024/03/14

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35:17

HoCo Community Chat March 2024 #2 - Celebrate...

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2024/03/11

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26:34

HoCo Community Chat March 2024 - Celebrate National...

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2024/02/29

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41:05

HoCo Community Chat Feb 2024 - Raising Awareness for...

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2024/02/02

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