G4C Resources and Initiative Updates

We hope that everyone in our community is doing well during this trying time. Here are some updates about Games for Change initiatives, and some resources that we hope will offer some support and information! Our first XR for Change Talk and Play event of the year is coming up soon, and this time it's VIRTUAL! In the lead up to the XR4C Summit this July, this virtual panel series will explore cutting-edge work by creators using immersive technologies for positive social impact. The first Talk and Play of the season will focus on XR for Mental Health to learn about how immersive media can help combat the mental stresses we might be experiencing during this period of self-distancing. The event will be held on Friday, April 24th from 6:30 to 8:00pm and the panelists include: Jesse Damiani (Moderator) - Editor at Large, VRScout  Adam Gazzaley - Founder & Executive Director, Neuroscape Sarah Hill - CEO, Healium Kelli Dunlap, PsyD - Program Manager, Take This Register Now! DEADLINE EXTENDED! Games for Change and AARP Innovation Labs are excited to announce that the deadline to submit to the VR for Change Alcove Challenge has been extended to May 15th! Alcove VR was created to help combat social isolation for those with less mobility and opportunities to connect with the outside world. Now more than ever it's important to stay connected, and we want your help to make that possible. Submit your creative solutions to virtually connect through Alcove VR for the chance to win a $10,000 prize. Submit Your Idea Now! The deadline for middle and high school students to submit their original social impact games for the 2020 National Games for Change Student Challenge Competition has been extended to April 29th in ALL CITIES! Win stellar prizes and a $1,000 Grand Prize scholarship. Submit now, and soon!  Submit Your Game Now! We have started a blog series to elevate the work of members of our community and partners. So far we have had pieces on Games and Social Connectedness and Kindness, with more coming soon.  We have updated our list of Free Student Resources. Parents can check out our G4C Student Facebook Page  for content for children during this time. Explore our growing Games Page where we have over 175 social impact games. With video games being more relevant than ever, and the WHO recognizing games as an effective way to stop the spread of COVID-19, we are committed to proving the power of games and how impactful, caring, and resilient this community can be. If you have any questions, stories or resources you'd like to share, or just want a game recommendation, please reach out to us on social media or at contact@gamesforchange.org. Interested in getting involved but don't know how? Check out our community involvement form! G4C is looking for professionals and students to support our initiatives, projects, and more. Sign Up Now! Copyright © 2020 Games for Change, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website www.gamesforchange.org or gamesforchange.org/festival/ You can opt out of this newsletter at any time. Our mailing address is: Games for Change 16 E 34th St 18th Floor New York, New York 10017 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.