Spalding University School of Social Work

05/09/2026

2026 MSW Graduates

05/05/2026

We’re happy to help spread the word about an upcoming Community Table session hosted by our community partner, The Coalition for the Homeless.

Practical Self‑Care & De‑Escalation (IN PERSON)
Wednesday, May 27
12:00–1:30 PM
1300 S. Fourth Street (Coalition basement)

This interactive Community Table brings people together to learn practical strategies for self‑care and de‑escalation in a supportive, in‑person setting. There are still openings available, but space is limited.

Interested in attending? Register here:
https://doodle.com/sign-up-sheet/participate/f2fe0789-98e9-4ae4-80fc-8a969184dc6e/select

Note: This session will also be offered again in June or July—stay tuned!
We’re grateful to The Coalition for the Homeless for the important work they continue to do in our community. Please help us amplify this opportunity by sharing with folks who may benefit!

We spend much of our time trying to help clients de-escalate, but little attention is given to keeping ourselves calm. Join us for this **in-person** session on understanding how stress works and practical things we can do throughout the day to minimize its negative impact. Our presenter is Rev. Jos...

04/27/2026

Celebrating Milestones in CW PREP!

The School of Social Work is proud to highlight a meaningful moment from the 2026 CW PREP Spring Retreat.

Claudine Umutoni (Seated), who will be graduating from the CW PREP program this year — congratulations on reaching this important milestone!

Sarah Aporta (Standing), who is just beginning her journey in the program — welcome, and we’re glad you’re here!

Dr. Tony Helm, Assistant Professor and Director of Practicum Education, who continues to support students throughout every stage of their professional growth.

We’re honored to walk alongside our students as they transition from beginnings to accomplishments and beyond.

💙 Please join us in congratulating Claudine and welcoming Sarah as they each take the next step in their professional journeys.

04/27/2026

We are pleased to share the following opportunity on behalf of our community partner, Home Away from Home Therapeutic Center.

Join Them This Summer for Family Mental Health & Wellness
Home Away from Home Therapeutic Center will be offering a series of family-focused mental health and wellness events throughout the summer, centered on healing, connection, and community support.

The upcoming schedule includes:

May 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM – Caregiver Kickoff Workshop
June 2026 – Youth Wellness Workshops
July 2026 – Family Engagement Experience
August 2026 – Community Events (two events)

These events are designed to support caregivers, youth, and families through education, engagement, and accessible mental health resources.

Vendor Opportunities
Home Away from Home Therapeutic Center will offer free vendor opportunities during the August community events. Vendors are asked to provide their own table, tent (if outdoors), and chairs. Additional details and dates will be shared directly by the host.

This summer series offers families an opportunity to invest in their well-being and connect with a broader supportive community. Caregivers interested in attending are encouraged to contact Home Away from Home Therapeutic Center directly to register themselves and their youth:

Phone: 502-653-9732
Email: [email protected]

For those seeking therapy services, Home Away from Home Therapeutic Center invites you to visit their website:

www.hahtcllc.org
www.hahtcllc.com

Your Pathway to Renewal starts now

04/03/2026

The Coalition for the Homeless is proud to host the Community Table training series for case managers and others working with our neighbors facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

Apr 22, 2026 01:00 PM

This webinar will cover what is a "recovery house" ? How do you determine if a recovery house might help your client?

Speakers include Dane Prieston

The Coalition for the Homeless is proud to host the Community Table training series for case managers and others working with our neighbors facing homelessness and housing insecurity. This webinar will cover what is a "recovery house" ? How do you determine if a recovery house might help your client...

04/02/2026

The Coalition for the Homeless is proud to host the Community Table training series for case managers and others working with our neighbors facing homelessness and housing insecurity.

This webinar will cover services offered by Zero V as well as better understanding of VAWA.

Apr 8, 2026 12:00 PM

Speakers include Andrea Miller

The Coalition for the Homeless is proud to host the Community Table training series for case managers and others working with our neighbors facing homelessness and housing insecurity. This webinar will cover services offered by Zero V as well as better understanding of VAWA Speakers include Andrea M...

03/27/2026

Making the Case:
Research to Strengthen Affordable Housing Advocacy

Advocacy is more powerful when it is grounded in evidence.

Join the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation at 2 p.m. ET April 30, 2026, for a deep dive into research and data to build a compelling case for building and preserving affordable housing. Featuring insights from the latest research, including PAHRC’s newly released Housing Impact Report, this session will highlight actionable findings to help quantify housing need, dispel misinformation, estimate preservation needs, and demonstrate the economic and social returns of affordable housing.

Participants will leave with data points and research-backed findings they can use in conversations with policymakers, funders, and community stakeholders.

Advocacy is more powerful when it is grounded in evidence. Join us for a deep dive into research and data to build a compelling case for building and preserving affordable housing. Featuring insights from the latest research, including PAHRC’s newly released Housing Impact Report, this session wil...

03/27/2026

LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately represented among youth experiencing homelessness, and shifting federal priorities have made safe, affirming care more urgent than ever.

2PM, April 1, 2026

Co-hosted with Ali Forney Center, this webinar will highlight actionable, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and gender-affirming approaches to youth homelessness service delivery, from program policies and intake practices to staff training and community partnerships.

Participants will learn about:
• Practical tools to strengthen their programs and leave with concrete strategies to create safer, more inclusive environments for LGBTQ+ youth.
• Curated resource list for continued learning.
• Federal policy recommendations to strengthen protections and improve access to affirming services for LGBTQ+ youth.

LGBTQ+ young people are disproportionately represented among youth experiencing homelessness, and shifting federal priorities have made safe, affirming care more urgent than ever. Co-hosted with Ali Forney Center, this webinar will highlight actionable, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and ge...

03/27/2026

The Kentucky Fair Housing Council is offering a free three-hour webinar designed for housing providers and social service providers. They will be discussing general fair housing laws and answering any questions you might have.

The training is designed for landlords, property managers, and service providers, but they welcome anyone who wants to learn about fair housing rights.

Certificates will be provided for those who attend. Attendees who wish to receive a certificate from this training will be required to complete an online survey after the training.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Fair Housing Month Community Training. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

03/26/2026

KHC and the WVCEH, in partnership with OrgCode Consulting, are pleased to announce the fourth annual Summit on Preventing and Ending Rural Homelessness.

The Summit is a unique and collaborative rural BoS intensive conference for providers in the KY BoS CoC and the WV BoS CoC. The Summit will include expert-led sessions facilitated by OrgCode Consulting, Inc., with theme sessions facilitated by homeless services industry innovators from around the country.

Throughout the weeklong conference, Summit participants will have the opportunity to network among peers, ask questions of the experts, explore and refine leadership skills in the space of ending homelessness, and engage in meaningful, solution-driven conversations. The Summit will be interactive, thought-provoking and grounded in the realities and challenges of delivering homeless programs and services in rural geographies.

The Summit is a free in-person training event April 20–24, 2026, at the Delta Hotel, 1441 Wi******er Ave, Ashland, KY 41101.

Registration closes Friday, April 10 for KY BoS and WV BoS CoC partner agencies. Registration is required.

Summit At a Glance:
The Summit will place a strong emphasis on system-level themes within the dynamic landscape of homeless services. In addition to content from OrgCode, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from national experts in leadership, innovation, system-of-care responses, and lived expertise in the space of ending homelessness. The Summit will also provide participants with expert-led wellness opportunities in the mornings and at the close of each day.

The target audience for this event includes organizational leadership, program management, and experienced direct service staff. This year's Summit will center on overarching principles of excellence and resolve in the homeless services sector. Additionally, OrgCode will host a "Back to Basics" Training the following month (May 4-8) for staff who are new to the field or require a refresher on the fundamentals of the homeless response system and supportive services.
Please note: this year's event is a weeklong conference, whereby participants will register one time for the event and have access to all sessions and breakouts. Registrants are encouraged to attend the event in its entirety. At the conclusion of each day, participants will have the option of continuing the conversation of the day's content with the experts and KHC and WVCEH staff.

Summit Speakers:
Iain De Jong, President & CEO, OrgCode Consulting
Zach Brown, Associate, OrgCode Consulting
Jon DeCarmine, Associate, OrgCode Consulting
Michele Williams, Principal, EIA Collective
Tamera Kohler, CEO, Regional Task Force on Homelessness
Kris Freed, Co-founder, Impact Group
Sean Whitten, Founder, Sean Whitten Consulting
Joelle Moray, Founder, Chill Achievers

Keep an eye for Summit Speaker Spotlights in future eGrams!

Questions? Please contact Kenzie Strubank, assistant director Homeless Programs, at [email protected].

KHC and WVCEH are pleased announce our 4th annual summit on preventing & ending rural homelessness in partnership with OrgCode Consulting.