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July 29, 2011 Newsletter

Greetings! July 20th was a special evening for the two community partners who were recognized by UPMC as Inclusion Champions! The event also recognized the inaugural National Inclusion Champion -- Robby Gregg, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Cook Ross and Board Member of the See Forever Foundation and Maya Angelou Schools in Washington, DC. Robby was instrumental in launching the Dignity & Respect Campaign for Youth in the Maya Robby Gregg and Gloria Puentes, Angelou Schools in Washington, National Director, Dignity & Respect DC -- the first school system Campaign outside of the greater Pittsburgh area to adopt the Campaign. Judge Dwayne Woodruff was recognized for his work for Youth through his "Do the Write Thing" Challenge, which gives middle school students an opportunity to examine the impact of youth violence on their lives through

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classroom discussions and writings. For the second consecutive year, the Dignity & Respect Campaign has found a great support and an ally in Allegheny County Department of Human Services. Ondrea Burton, a member of the Pittsburgh D&R Campaign Community Council, accepted theaward on their behalf. Congratulations toall Inclusion Champions.Thank you for all that you do! Sincerely, Melanie Harrington - Chair, D&R Campaign Council Pittsburgh Shari Manges - Vice-chair, D&R Campaign Council Pittsburgh

GET Involved
Join us in Promoting Dignity & Respect! Big Brothers Big Sisters & UPMC Present: The 3rd Annual HR Golf Outing August 4, 2011 10:30 am -12:00 pm Conley Resort 740 Pittsburgh Road Butler, PA 16002 International 'All Languages' Summer Picnic August 14th, 2011 11:00 am Schenley Park (Bartlett Shelter and Playground) 3898 Boulevard of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Allegheny County Music Festival Fund Presents: Candidates Comedy Night August18, 2011 7:30 pm (Doors open at 6:00 pm) Improv at the Waterfront 166 East Bridge Street Homestead, PA 15120 For additional information, contact us at 412.864.3582 or email CampaignManager@ DignityandRespectCampaign.com

BE Culturally Competent
Tip #17: Communicate Respectfully

Celebrate Everyone's Culture & Heritage There are a lot of ways to celebrate cultural heritage as a "staycation." Oneideais tovisit the landmarks in and around Pittsburgh to learn more about our region's history. For example, Fort Necessity was the opening action battlefield for the French & Indiana War. The Fort Pitt Museum at Point State Park presentswestern Pennsylvania's role during the French & Indian War andthe American Revolution, as well as the birth ofPittsburgh. Summer fairs and festivals alsooffer great opportunities to learn about culture and heritage. Watch a re-enactment of the 1858 fugitive slave rescue at Blairsville Diamond Days, or see cowboy demonstrations, living history encampment,and Civil Warreenactmentsat the Annual Frontier Festival at Mason-Dixon Park in Mt. Morris, PA. Also, you can go to Visit Pittsburgh for a full list of fairs and festivals.

TAKE a Healthy Step

With all of the vacations, activities, and every day errands you have in the summer, it's difficult to get a full eight hours of sleep, as recommended. Sleep is just as essential for optimal happiness and health as exercise and nutrition, and it affects the quality of your productivity, creativity, mental sharpness, physical vitality, emotional balance, and even your weight. While you sleep, your brain oversees a variety of biological maintenance tasks that help you stay in top condition for the following day. So, if you aren't able to cross off those extra errands on your to-do list, get some sleep and save them for tomorrow! Your body will be in better shape physically and mentally, and you will be able to accomplish more.

Food for thought...

After a long day,you might find it hard towind down enough to fall asleep. Healthy foods with complex carbohydrates, a little bit ofprotein, and calcium are great choices to help induce sleep. Here are a few bedtime snacks to try: Lowfat milk or cheese Yogurt with granola Sliced apple with one ounce of cheese Peanut butter sandwich Bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk Foods that are spicy, high in sugar or fat, and liquids withcaffeine or alcohol in them should be avoided because they will prevent a good night's sleep. Tonight before bed, put down that glass of wine and grab a glass of skim milk for a better rest!

A Champion of Dignity and Respect

TheJuly D&R Champion is Hilda Pang Fu,president and founder of Luminari.Nominated byCandi Castleberry-Singleton,Hilda was selectedfor her work to broaden minds, inspire innovations, and promote a cultured community. "With the I Want To Be An Ambassador! camp, Hilda has found an inspiring way to expose students to the art of diplomacy, and to challenge them to become better negotiators by letting them see for themselves that differences are barriers to progress only if we allow them to be," Candi says.Hildaexhibits dignity and respect in her daily life without giving it a thought, as she says it comes naturally to her.Click hereto learn more aboutour currentD&R Champion. Do you know an individual who makes a positive impact and promotes an environment of inclusion? If so, nominate the person in your life you feel has made a difference for the Dignity & Respect Champion Award! This prestigious award recognizes people who are engaged in their communities, live by the principles of dignity and respect, and promote an environment of inclusion. The Dignity & Respect Campaign is an awareness campaign designed to join individuals, community leaders, community organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and corporations under the common notion that everyone deserves dignity and respect. What started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a local community effort, has now become a national initiative dedicated to driving inclusion and promoting campaign launch efforts in every major city in the U.S.