CONSERVANCY COMMONS

The Bridge to the Future Fund is now open to applications from both active and furloughed Parks Conservancy staff. Visit the online application portal to see if you qualify today. Please reach out to Krista Hager, khager@parksconservancy.org, if you have any questions.

This week, the last day of your work week will be a Wellness Day. Please make arrangements with your supervisor to take a day off and use the time to practice self-care in whatever way you would wish. Check out the wellness-related resources under the Training section.

The Lodge at the Presidio is offering discounted lodging for Presidio Trust, Conservancy, and NPS staff affected by the fires – $50 for first three nights. If you've been impacted and need temporary housing, contact Bradley Hansen at the Lodge at the Presidio at 415-561-1234 (front desk) or 415-497-5310 (cell phone). Airbnb Open Homes is connecting people impacted by disasters with hosts who are offering a free place to stay. If you’ve been impacted by the fires, you may be able to book a free place to stay between Aug. 20 to Sept. 10.

Visit the Safety Committee's SharePoint page for resources, on air quality, fire, smoke, alerts and other safety information.

This resources list from Claremont EAP, our employee assistance program, includes information you can use to gather supplies, plot evacuation routes, and prepare your loved ones for the emotional hardships emergencies can create. As a reminder, EAP provides counselors for trauma, stress and anxiety, or any other personal issues. It is confidential and free: 800-834-3773 or www.claremonteap.com

Get the latest updates on the DEI Plan, and check out a new library of DEI-related resources for staff. The library includes readings on racism and anti-racism. If you have feedback or questions about the resource library, please email dei@parksconservancy.org

You can view recordings of previous All Staff video conferences on Sharepoint. Please use your work email and login to connect.

Watch the premier for A Blade of Grass Foundation's new short film about the Future ID exhibit at Alcatraz.

Wed., Sept. 2, 10 AM - noon
The Allies for Inclusion Team, in collaboration with the GGNRA Green Team & the Parks Conservancy, invite you to a two-hour dialogue on "Environmental Allies: A Conversation about Equity and Environmentalism." This will be a virtual program.

With the upcoming Wellness Day in mind, we encourage you to check out this training. Join Danielle Schlosser, PhD, Senior Clinical Scientist and Alanna Robinson, LICSW, Mental Health Coach Lead at Verily Life Sciences as they lead an online event to help build resilience and explore eight ways to cope with stress during the pandemic.

In this webinar, you will learn techniques for overcoming common sleep problems. This hands-on presentation includes guided relaxation exercises and techniques for initiating sleep and returning to sleep.

Have a submission for the Conservancy Commons? Send content and images to commons@parksconservancy.org by Friday at 10am to be included in next week's newsletter.