Nonprofit Network upcoming events

Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences - H.O.P.E. (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Nonprofit Network and Jackson County DHHS invite you to attend this FREE online public training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Once we understand Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)—potentially traumatic events that occur during childhood—the next question becomes: What do we do now that we know?

This interactive workshop explores how communities can move beyond awareness of adversity to actively build resilience through Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs). Grounded in the HOPE (Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences) framework, this session highlights how nurturing relationships, supportive environments, and meaningful opportunities for growth can help buffer stress and promote healthy outcomes for children and families.

Rather than focusing solely on preventing harm, the HOPE approach helps communities recognize and strengthen the positive experiences that already exist and expand them for everyone. Through guided discussion and small-group collaboration, participants will explore:

Prevention strategies rooted in the HOPE framework
Community-based approaches to creating safe and supportive environments
How professional roles and lived experiences can support resilience
Practical personal and professional action steps to reduce ACEs and promote PCEs

Participants will leave with practical tools, strategies, and action steps they can apply within their organizations, families, and communities to help cultivate environments where children and families can thrive.

Recommended Prerequisite
Participants are encouraged to complete Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) training prior to attending this session. The foundational training provides essential context about ACEs, their impact on development and community health, and the important role each of us plays in fostering resilience.

Date: Wednesday April 29, 2026
Time: 9AM until Noon
Location: Commonwealth Commerce Center, 209 E. Washington Ave. Jackson, MI 49201Registration Fee: 0$ - Thanks to the generous sponsorship from United Way of South Central Michigan

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 17:00:00 GMT

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that occur in childhood. ACEs can include violence, abuse, and growing up in a family with mental health or substance use problems. Toxic stress from ACEs can change brain development and affect how the body responds to stress. ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance misuse in adulthood. However, ACEs can be prevented.(These online sessions are not recorded to allow a safe space for sharing)

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Preventing ACEs can help children and adults thrive. The science and research show that children who have high ACEs, may face a life of risky health and social behaviors, chronic health conditions and even early death, without intervention.

This presentation will educate on ACEs and how each of us can make a difference moving forward and will educate the audience on how ACEs affect our population. And also includes information on brain development, epigenetics, potential interventions, and how to build resilience in the lives of our children and our communities.

**Please be advised: We would like everyone to be aware that this session will provide education on childhood trauma and doing this also requires that we each think back to our own childhoods. This may cause stress or trigger some memories and feelings that are difficult. The presenters will also speak to this at the beginning of the workshop.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (June 24, 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Jackson National Life invites you to attend this FREE online public training for community members and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma. Presented by Jackson County DHHS, and Nonprofit Network

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

**Please be advised:
We would like everyone to be aware that this session will provide education on childhood trauma and doing this also requires that we each think back to our own childhoods. This may cause stress or trigger some memories and feelings that are difficult. The presenters will also speak to this at the beginning of the workshop.

This no-cost learning opportunity generously sponsored by Jackson National Life - We provide clarity for the future - Jackson is committed to reducing the complexity of retirement planning. Our retirement products, financial know-how, history of award-winning service^* and streamlined experiences strive to reduce the confusion that complicates your plans. We believe by providing clarity for all today, we can help drive better outcomes for tomorrow.

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (September 17, 2026)

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Jackson County DHHS, and Nonprofit Network invite you to attend this FREE online public training for community members
and employers to learn how to support those that may have experienced childhood trauma.

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (October 20, 2026)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Trauma Training (November 19, 2026)

Thu, 19 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Session Agenda

Neuroscience and how Trauma Affects the Brain
Epigenetics - History and Trauma
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Resilience and Positive Childhood Experiences

Nonprofit Network's vision is to be a valued partner working alongside nonprofits and their leaders to transform communities so that all people can thrive.

Please Note: Nonprofit Network may record, video or photograph public events. Recordings, videos and photos are used solely for the promotional purposes of Nonprofit Network. Nonprofit Network will regard as confidential all non-public information obtained during the course of its professional assignments. Information given in a public setting has no expectation of confidentiality.