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So great to see our friends at Vermont Network engaging communities to drive change. Congratulations!

Whether it's a board meeting, a conference session, a webinar, or something else, presentations can be stressful. But don't panic! Our free tipsheet can help you level up your presentation prep and begin with confidence.

https://springboard.partners/panic-free-presentations-a-tactical-tip-sheet/

We're planning our free webinar series for 2026 and want your help! Take this one-question survey to tell us what you want to explore together this year.

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Congratulations to our partners at Connecticut Association for Community Action and partners on their Connecticut Mirror op-ed. Medicaid reimbursement would allow community health workers to serve more Connecticut families and drive improvements in health outcomes and equity. Thanks for your leadership in pushing for change!

Opinion: Community health workers deserve their promised reimbursement More than two years after it was promised, Connecticut’s Medicaid program still does not cover community health worker services.

Does your organization’s brand still represent who you are, what you do, and why it matters? Or is it starting to feel stale? If you answer yes to any of these questions, it might be time for an update:

When we talk about our organization, are we having to rewrite our core brand language to better align with who we are now?
Are shifting our strategic focus in a major way?
Are we preparing to launch a new initiative or to phase out a significant area of our work?
Have we grown substantially over the last five years?

Download our DIY guide today to get started > https://springboard.partners/brand-renovation

We're proud to be working with partners like the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition (PIF) who are fighting to build better futures for immigrant families. This AP article quotes Adriana Cadena, PIF's executive director, raising the alarm about anti-immigrant policy proposals that threaten the nation's health and economic security.

New Trump directive could deny more visas based on applicants' health and finances A new directive by President Donald Trump’s administration could make it more difficult for foreigners to visit or live in the United States if they have certain medical conditions such as diabetes or obesity or lack the economic resources and assets to support themselves.

Do your upcoming holiday plans include gathering with family or friends who sometimes make conversation...awkward? If you're looking for a dinner-table discussion topic that won't turn the room upside down, save this link! ⬇️

https://springboard.partners/enneagram-and-communication/

Several years ago, our team partnered with Diane Tompkins of Courage Corps to identify each of our Enneagram types and how they complement or challenge one another. Because it was such a productive (and fun!) exercise for us, we reached out to Diane to learn more about the communication styles for each of the nine Enneagram types. Enjoy!

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Thanks to everyone who joined last week’s Eye on Impact webinar about assessing the impact of your leave-behind materials!

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We hope everyone had a great Halloween!

- Team Springboard