Horizons Community Solutions

07/08/2021

Please save the date and join us for our Horizons at Sunset events, both held at Doublegate Country Club in Albany. On Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m., our Night for Hope event has a new addition of a Golf Ball Drop with 50/50 cash split prize. On Friday, October 22, come tee off with us at our new Golf Classic event at 1:00 p.m.
Go to http://horizonscommunity.org/fundraising-events/ to purchase tickets and sponsorship.

Please save the date and join us for our Horizons at Sunset events, both held at Doublegate Country Club in Albany. On Thursday, October 21 at 6:00 p.m., our Night for Hope event has a new addition of a Golf Ball Drop with 50/50 cash split prize. On Friday, October 22, come tee off with us at our new Golf Classic event at 1:00 p.m.
Go to http://horizonscommunity.org/fundraising-events/ to purchase tickets and sponsorship.

07/02/2021

07/01/2021

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Horizons Community Solutions thru 8/31/21.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Horizons Community Solutions thru 8/31/21.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens

06/21/2021

Photos from Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education's post

06/16/2021

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Horizons Community Solutions thru 8/31/21.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens

We’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to Horizons Community Solutions thru 8/31/21.
To learn more about the myWalgreens program visit walgreens.com/mywalgreens

06/14/2021

Thank you Lauren! This will benefit our community in getting their colon screening!

Thank you Lauren! This will benefit our community in getting their colon screening!

06/04/2021

Horizons Community Solutions | Program Coordinator - Navigator and Health Educator

JOB OPENING: Horizons Community Solutions is hiring for a Program Coordinator - Navigator and Health Educator. See link for job description, minimum requirements and salary range.
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/41592-program-coordinator-navigator-and-health-educator

Job Summary Reporting directly to the CCSP Program Manager and CFO/COO, the Program Coordinator is responsible for performing a wide range of complex and unique functions to provide project coordination and facilitation for Horizons Community Solutions, formerly called the Cancer Coalition of Sou...

05/20/2021

JOB OPENING: Horizons Community Solutions is hiring for an Executive Assistant. See link for job description, minimum requirements and salary range.
https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/40369-executive-assistant

05/15/2021

Cruising for health. Get vaccinated Cuthbert!

Cruising for health. Get vaccinated Cuthbert!

04/12/2021

Only 10 spots available - SIGN UP NOW!
The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a second free training webinar on Grant Writing on April 23rd from 10-11:30 am.
This training covers additional topics not covered in last year’s grant writing training. Topics include:
• Finding sources of funding
• Identifying different types of funders
• Identifying evaluation questions
• Drafting an evaluation plan
If you attended the last webinar on Grant Writing, this webinar is a great follow-up! (though not a pre-requisite).
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/38aewPH

Only 10 spots available - SIGN UP NOW!
The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a second free training webinar on Grant Writing on April 23rd from 10-11:30 am.
This training covers additional topics not covered in last year’s grant writing training. Topics include:
• Finding sources of funding
• Identifying different types of funders
• Identifying evaluation questions
• Drafting an evaluation plan
If you attended the last webinar on Grant Writing, this webinar is a great follow-up! (though not a pre-requisite).
Sign up now: https://bit.ly/38aewPH

04/12/2021

Individuals who smoke and live in southwest Georgia outside of the Albany Area are Needed for a telephone interview! Give your thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on your smoking behaviors and the smoking rules in your home and vehicle.

To participate in this 45-minute telephone interview, you must be at least 18 years of age, speak and understand English, have smoked at least one cigarette in the past 30 days, and own a vehicle or have easy access to a vehicle.

You will be provided a $40 gift card for your telephone interview.

If you live in southwest Georgia outside of the Albany Area and meet all eligibility requirements, please Contact Ja’Shondra Pouncy at 404-727-2440.

Individuals who smoke and live in southwest Georgia outside of the Albany Area are Needed for a telephone interview! Give your thoughts on the impact of COVID-19 on your smoking behaviors and the smoking rules in your home and vehicle.

To participate in this 45-minute telephone interview, you must be at least 18 years of age, speak and understand English, have smoked at least one cigarette in the past 30 days, and own a vehicle or have easy access to a vehicle.

You will be provided a $40 gift card for your telephone interview.

If you live in southwest Georgia outside of the Albany Area and meet all eligibility requirements, please Contact Ja’Shondra Pouncy at 404-727-2440.

04/01/2021

Baltimore Orioles’ Trey Mancini shares his story of battling colon cancer

Baltimore Orioles’ Trey Mancini shares his story of battling colon cancer

As Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month winds down, one of the favorite players on the Baltimore Orioles, Trey Mancini, is back in the lineup after beating colon cancer. TODAY’s Craig Melvin reports.

03/30/2021

The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a second free training webinar on Grant Writing on April 23rd from 10-11:30 am.

This training covers additional topics not covered in last year’s grant writing training. Topics include:
• Finding sources of funding
• Identifying different types of funders
• Identifying evaluation questions
• Drafting an evaluation plan

If you attended the last webinar on Grant Writing, this webinar is a great follow-up! (though not a pre-requisite).

Space is limited, so sign up now: https://bit.ly/38aewPH

The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a second free training webinar on Grant Writing on April 23rd from 10-11:30 am.

This training covers additional topics not covered in last year’s grant writing training. Topics include:
• Finding sources of funding
• Identifying different types of funders
• Identifying evaluation questions
• Drafting an evaluation plan

If you attended the last webinar on Grant Writing, this webinar is a great follow-up! (though not a pre-requisite).

Space is limited, so sign up now: https://bit.ly/38aewPH

03/28/2021

Safe and Sound: Colon Cancer Awareness Month

Safe and Sound: Colon Cancer Awareness Month

In this week’s Safe and Sound, we’re talking about Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

03/22/2021

One of our original board members retired last month after 18 years of dedicated service to Horizons. Thank you, Mark Wilson, for your support of our work and your dedication to this region in helping start the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition.

One of our original board members retired last month after 18 years of dedicated service to Horizons. Thank you, Mark Wilson, for your support of our work and your dedication to this region in helping start the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition.

03/19/2021

Donate to cancer research in Georgia while doing your taxes!

Did you know that the State of Georgia offers an option to donate to cancer research on the state income tax form? The program, named the Georgia Cancer Research Fund, is listed as item #32 on the Income Tax Form 500, and filers can donate as little as $1. Tell your family and friends! The deadline to file your taxes is April 15. More information is available GeorgiaCancerInfo.org.

03/14/2021

03/10/2021

Get Screened!

03/10/2021

03/09/2021

Horizons Community Solutions | Program Coordinator-Health Promotion Programs

JOB OPENING: Horizons Community Solutions is hiring for a Program Coordinator to provide navigation services for our Community Cancer Screening Program. See link for job description, minimum requirements and salary range.

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/36265-program-coordinator

Job Summary/Overview Reporting directly to the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator is responsible for performing a wide range of complex and unique functions to provide project coordination and facilitation for Horizons Community Solutions, formerly called the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia....

03/04/2021

03/03/2021

03/02/2021

02/04/2021

Horizons Community Solutions | Research Specialist

JOB OPENING - Research Specialist: Remote position with estimated hours of 2-5 per week between until March 2021. Research Specialist will be trained to recruit study participants and then conduct research activities in a digital environment. Responsible for various research activities, which may include data collection and data entry as well as related administrative support and reporting duties. Currently seeking applicant who resides in southwest Georgia.

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/31434-research-specialist

Job Summary This is a temporary part-time position and is dependent upon expected local research funding provided by Emory University. THIS POSITION IS REMOTE. The position involves variable, nontraditional hours estimated at 2-5 hours per week between December 2020 and March 2021. The research team...

11/13/2020

Horizons Community Solutions | Research Specialist

JOB OPENING - Research Specialists: Remote positions with estimated hours of 2-5 per week between December 2020 and March 2021. Research Specialists will be trained to recruit study participants and then conduct research activities in a digital environment. Responsible for various research activities, which may include data collection and data entry as well as related administrative support and reporting duties. Currently seeking applicants who reside in southwest Georgia.

https://app.trinethire.com/companies/1341-horizons-community-solutions/jobs/31434-research-specialist

Job Summary This is a temporary part-time position and is dependent upon expected local research funding provided by Emory University. THIS POSITION IS REMOTE. The position involves variable, nontraditional hours estimated at 2-5 hours per week between December 2020 and March 2021. The research team...

11/12/2020

Support Horizons by eating at El Vaqueros!

Eat at El Vaquero today to support Horizons!

11/12/2020

Eat at El Vaquero today to support Horizons!

11/03/2020

The Emory Prevention Research Center announces new mini-grants for Addressing Social Determinants of Health. Up to five mini-grants will be awarded to support a community organizing approach to improve a social determinant of health in SW Georgia. Grant recipients will learn about evidence-based practices and will work with community members to develop and implement action plans.

Applications are due by December 7, 2020.

11/03/2020

Visit El Vaquero on Thursday, November 12 to support Horizons!

10/16/2020

Join us for the Tap into a Good Cause event on October 29 at Pretoria Fields. Thank you to Pretoria Fields and WALB for supporting our organization!

08/19/2020

The Emory Prevention Research Center is offering a free training webinar on Grant Writing on September 11th from 10-11:30 am EST. Participants will receive an overview of how to write a successful grant proposal. Topics include: sections of a grant proposal, common pitfalls of unsuccessful proposals, writing a needs statement and project description, and reviewing a grant. If you attended the last webinar on Community Assessments, this webinar is a great follow-up!

Space is limited, so sign up now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RFM8D58

07/29/2020

The EPRC is offering a free training webinar on Community Assessment on Friday, August 14th from 10-11:30 am EST.

Join Cam Escoffery and Erin-Lebow-Skelley as they share an overview of how to conduct and manage a community assessment.

Other topics include:

- benefits of a community assessment
- types of data collection
- finding community or health data to inform future programing or grantwriting

Space is limited, so sign up now. Please register at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CRYLYNJ

07/29/2020

Horizons Community Solutions is recruiting area smokers to participate in a focus group. Call today for more information; 404-727-5527. Slots are limited.

07/21/2020

Horizons Community Solutions is recruiting area smokers to participate in a focus group. Call today for more information; 404-727-5527. Slots are limited.

03/30/2020

www.cdc.gov

Screening finds polyps so they can be removed before they turn into #ColorectalCancer #health #prevention #wellness #screening
https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/colorectal/pdf/couric_17x11_poster.pdf