Cogent Public Affairs

03/21/2024

Anyone in FB land familiar with or use Sidecar Health? Or know someone who works there? If yes I’d really like to talk to you. Thanks.

02/24/2017

next week is your chance to and help local non-profits do even more with their limited resources. I'm supporting NAMI Austin and encourage you to donate along with me.
http://amplifyatx.ilivehereigivehere.org/jenniferperkins

Statistics show 1 in 5 is affected by mental illness, meaning someone you know and cherish struggles with mental health issues. NAMI Austin provides free resources to the community for both those with mental illness and their family, caregivers and friends.

12/01/2016

my first official duty as a NAMI Austin board member... but my work with them started months ago. honored to be part of their team.

11/22/2016

Start building your professional network to kick off 2017 the right way! Join me for the Women Communicators of Austin Holiday Party on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Puerto Rican Cultural Center. Celebration starts at 6 p.m. Register here: https://wcaustin.org/wcevents/events/ #!event/register/2016/12/13/holiday-party

10/18/2016

At the Goodwill Hall of Honor luncheon celebrating the companies who know Work is the Answer and who partner with Goodwill to ensure everyone has a chance to improve their lives.

10/13/2016

Central Texans: if you don't have lunch plans next Tuesday, Oct. 18, please join me as my guest for Goodwill's Hall of Honor luncheon and learn about the incredible work Goodwill does in and with the communities it serves. From adult education to extensive job skills development, training and placement, Goodwill is so much more than a place for cast off clothes and Halloween costumes. Thanks to the companies that support Goodwill and allow it to help countless people in need. LMK if interested.

09/30/2016

It's never too early to start planning your professional development for the new year. Women Communicators of Austin hosts its annual half day professional development program, Get Smart, on Fri., Oct. 14. Early bird ticket sales end today. So does the fall Membership drive... become a member and save $ on your Get Smart ticket. Use code memberdrive2016 for your membership at www.wcaustin.org and then register for Get Smart on the Events page.

09/12/2016

NAMI Austin, the local chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, organizes a 5k each year to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental illness and the abundant resources available for folks with mental illness, as well as their caregivers, friends, family, and extended support system. Their goal is to eliminate the stigma that accompanies mental illness and let folks know that treatment is possible. Since mental illness affects 1 of every 3 people, it's an important message to share.

I was just recruited to help as Volunteer Coordinator and wanted to share you with you the opportunities to volunteer for NAMI Austin on walk day. Please visit this link to see the numerous spots we still need filled: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f45a8af2da2f94-2016

If you'd like to put together a team and walk, visit this link to register: http://www.namiwalks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=552. There is no fee to walk, but teams are encouraged to raise at least $100.

To learn more about the work NAMI does in our Austin community, visit this page: http://www.namiaustin.org/

DM me with any questions. Hope to see you at the Walk.

NAMI Austin (National Alliance on Mental Illness) invites you to play an important role in our 2016 NAMIWalks fundraiser and community Walk for Mental Health Awareness. Proceeds from our annual Walk help us provide FREE education, support and advocacy for anyone afflicted by mental illness and their...

08/25/2016

That is the true perfection of man, to find out his imperfections. - St. Augustine, philosopher and theologian