I was 16 when I started my first restaurant job. I followed my trainer around during orientation, listening to her spew off a list of acronyms and code words I’d never heard before. 86’ed. BOH. Reset on 16.
Communications
The words we use matter, both in ensuring understanding and in building support for the issues. Read more about how we're choosing our words carefully.
Reigniting the Fire
CCMU recently held its annual staff retreat over a period of three full days. It was as intense as it sounds. The days consisted of relationship building with both staff and board members, a reflection on what we accomplished in 2016, and strategic planning for the upcoming year.
Assessing Health Literacy
Choosing a health insurance plan was an exciting moment in my life—a rite of passage into adulthood—and an equally exciting moment for my mom, who no longer would be paying my health care bills.
Starting from Strength
In July, I attended The Colorado Health Foundation’s Health Symposium. I showed up ready to learn from other health care wonks like myself; however, this year’s conference was a bit different.
The Fundraising Game
With so many organizations relying on fundraising as an important source of income and sustainability needed to achieve its mission, it’s important that we find the causes that matter to us and support when we can.