Open Letter: Join NCFH in Participating in #GIVINGTUESDAY 2015

Dear Migrant Health Champion,

​This year, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, the National Center for Farmworker Health is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving. We ask that you help support us in this endeavor. In additional to promoting migrant health awareness, we will request that our community support migrant health scholarships through our online store or make a donation to our Call for Health Program. All proceeds from this initiative will support the Migrant Health Scholarship Program and the Call for Health Foundation.

About NCFH’s Migrant Health Scholarship Award and Call for Health Program

​Each year NCFH accepts applications for the Migrant Health Scholarship Award from individuals employed or interning at federally funded migrant health centers.  Applicants are staff members who desire to further their education and are either currently studying or entering a curriculum relevant to migrant health.  The selection committee reviews applications based on the following criteria: applicability of educational goals to migrant health, personal statement of experience or commitment to migrant health, letters of reference, farmworker status, and length of service in the migrant health field. 

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Call for Health is a national patient navigation system that promotes health and well-being for farmworker families through bilingual educational publications and is a national call line that responds to questions on accessing local health care resources for farmworkers.   The Call for Health Foundation provides financial assistance to help farmworker families access healthcare services.
The national toll-free number (800-377-9968) is staffed by bilingual Information Specialists Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Time, and is accessible 24 hours a day through voice messaging.

About #GivingTuesday

​Last year, more than 30,000 organizations in 68 countries came together to celebrate #GivingTuesday. Since its founding in 2012, #GivingTuesday has inspired giving around the world, resulting in greater donations, volunteer hours, and activities that bring about real change in communities. We invite you to join the movement and to help get out the give this December 1.

5 Ways to Support NCFH’s Participation in #GivingTuesday

1. Help spread the word about #GivingTuesday. Join the email list by visiting www.givingtuesday.org/join to receive updates, event invitations, and the latest graphics and tools to share on your social channels. Remember to tag @NCFHTX, #GivingTuesday and #NCFH in your posts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
2. Post an #UNSelfie of you or a member of your organization on Instagram and tag @farmworkerhealth. An #UNSelfie includes photos that demonstrate giving or announce participation in the #GivingTuesday event. Champion increased access to care for U.S. agricultural workers by posting how you are giving and why. 
3. Purchase a holiday gift or piece of artwork from our online store, take a photo of it, and share the photo on social media. Remember to tag @NCFHTX, #GivingTuesday and #NCFH in your posts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!
4. Donate to our Call for Health Program and encourage others to do so through your social media networks. Remember to tag @NCFHTX, #GivingTuesday and #NCFH in your posts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram!

There are many ways to get involved in #GivingTuesday. We encourage you to join the movement and visit http://www.givingtuesday.org/  and http://www.ncfh.org/giving-tuesday-2015.html  to learn more about how you can make a difference.

Thank you.
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