News From

The Coalition, Inc.

Friday 06 June 2008

Volume 2, Number 40

Coalition Board of Directors

Gary R. Adams, President

John E. Churchville, Treasurer

Yvonne Haughton, Secretary

Members:

Stanley Daniels

Tom Henry

Calvin Johnson

Patricia Coyne

Abdul Malik Raheem

Angela Mohammed

Table of content

For Our Children … 02

This Week … 09

Employment and Training Opportunities … 11

Health Matters … 16

Green Piece … 19

Grants and Scholarships … 19

SpotLight … 21

Arts for Awareness … 23

Coming Up …26

Computers and Technology … 33

A Hand Up … 34

On The Airways … 35

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If you would like to report on a recent community event, feel free to send us a brief account of what happened, we will share it with our readers.

Send your information to: the.pa.coalition@gmail.com

Tuskeegee Anyone?

Government sponsored experiments with poor Baltimore, Maryland families!

See: http://qwstnevrythg.com/archives/1123

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We are proud to announce that News From The Coalition is featured on the internationally acclaimed site Eight Cities Map

Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose “Philadelphia’s Online Community 

“Newsletter” from the menu.

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Ambition has one heel nailed in well, though she stretch her fingers to touch the heavens.
Lao Tzu

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KNITTING CIRCLE Grab your knitting needles and your girlfriends for this night of crafting, sipping and shopping. Every Wed, 6-8pm, FREE ,

Vagabond,

37 N. 3rd St.  Phila., PA     267-671-0737

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Volunteers are still needed to help organize the first INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY
SURVIVAL SUMMIT to be held in the city of Philadelphia. For information or to volunteer or register as a representative for your place of worship, call 215.387.2734 or email: ifcoalition@gmail.com

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At my granddaughter's wedding, the DJ polled the guests to see who had been married the longest. Since it turned out to be my husband and me, the DJ asked us, "What advice would you give to the newly married couple?"

I said, "The three most important words in a marriage are, 'You're probably right.'" Everyone then looked expectantly at my husband.

"She's probably right," he said.

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During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director how do you determine whether a patient should be institutionalized.

"Well," said the Director, "we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a
teaspoon, a teacup and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub."

"Oh, I understand," said the visitor. "A normal person would use the bucket because it's bigger than the spoon or the teacup. "

"No." said the Director, "A normal person would pull the plug. Do you want a bed near the window?"

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Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.
Lao Tzu

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Word of The Week: quotidian \kwoh-TID-ee-uhn\: Occurring or returning daily; as, a quotidian fever; Of an everyday character; ordinary; commonplace.

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One generation plants the trees; another gets the shade.
    --Chinese Proverb

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Three small boys were bragging about their fathers. The first boasted that his dad owned his own business, the second, that his dad played professional football, the third said, “That’s nothing, my dad owns hell.”

“No way,” the other boy scoffed, “Nobody can own hell.”

“Sure he can,” My grandpa told my grandma that my mom gave it to him last night.”

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We will be spotlighting members and organizations weekly, if you wish to have your organization spotlighted, forward to us information on your primary mission, your current projects and/or how you would want other members of The Coalition, Inc. to be involved. Many of us are already being a support to one another, but there is plenty of room for improvement.

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Volunteers are still needed to help organize the first INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY
SURVIVAL SUMMIT to be held in the city of Philadelphia. For information or to volunteer or register as a representative for your place of worship, call 215.387.2734 or email: ifcoalition@gmail.com

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Greetings Coalition Family!

Join Us for The 2008 Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival

Saturday 8am – 4pm, Pennsylvania Convention Center

A Change In Progress: /I am Somebody to a Child/

No Cost Event

Keynote Speakers: Jeffrey M. Leving, Esq., Author of Father’s Rights

Fatherhood Award Recipient Brian Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles

/Men: Bring a Good Friend/Women: Contact a Loved One/GrandMothers: Make sure they all Attend/

Attendees and exhibitors register at: www.2008festival.eventbrite.com

For more information, visit: www.fatherfest.com

Our family is growing! If your neighborhood or community organization has not yet joined The Coalition, Inc., please take a copy of the information packet to your next meeting. A copy can be downloaded from the ‘Files’ section of our Google group. Join The Coalition, Inc.!

Join A HAND UP! To make donations or donation requests.

http://groups.google.com/group/a-hand-up

Gary R. Adams,

Co-Founder, The Coalition, Inc.

email: the.pa.coalition@gmail.com

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FOR OUR CHILDREN

Stan Daniels to Editor

Greetings:

We recently received this helpful information:

For young men entering 10^th and 11^th grades.

Pass it on to those that may be interested, post at your church & etc.

Click on the link below, it will take you to the Morehouse website.

Morehouse Summer Program

Morehouse College will be offering a Summer Institute (Project Identity) for African-American males entering the 10^th and 11^th grades.

1310                  Three weeks (June 7 – 28)

1310                  Creative Writing

1310                  SAT Prep

1310                  Debate

1310                  Pre-Calculus

1310                  Leadership development

1310                  Enrichment activities

1310                  $400 fee (includes meals, housing and activities)

FOR MORE INFO GO TO:

http://www.morehouse.edu:16080/projectidentity/

and there is more information on our own Web site.

--30—

Stan Daniels

Editor,

Urban Cartographer Online

http://www.eightcitiesmap.com

This summer the Organization of Black Airline Pilots (OBAP) will hold 2 Aviation Career Education Camps sponsored by Delta Air Lines.

The purpose of each one-week program is to introduce interested youth to the world of aviation by exposing them to the many challenging careers and opportunities which the aviation industry has to offer.

This is a program has been around for several years and is an outstanding opportunity for all of our children.

Please take the time to read the brochure/application in the ‘FILES’ section of our Google group:

http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the

and pass it along to anyone that you know who may be interested.

The age range is for boys and girls between 14-18 years old.

The best part of the camp other than the exposure is that it is FREE!!!! Delta Air Lines pays the entire cost.

Application deadline is June 2, 2008. Please visit www.acecamps.org or

www.obap.org for additional details.

www.myspace.com/erichall1911

PENN STATE’S COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES ANNOUNCES SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS FOR 2008

CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP SCHOOLS:

JUNE 22-28; and JULY 6-12

If your ideal school is one where the classrooms include over 7,000 acres of forest, fields, wetlands, and streams, and where learning about our environment goes hand-in-hand with having fun and meeting new friends, then the Penn State Conservation Leadership School (CLS) is for you. It’s not a recreational summer camp, although lots of fun is definitely on the agenda. It’s a RE-Creation experience, leading you to learn, to live, and to think critically about sustaining our environment.

In the unique setting at The Pennsylvania State University’s Stone Valley Recreation Area near State College, Pa., students between the ages of 15 and 18 learn about the environment and conservation during a one-week program that emphasizes field-based, hands-on learning, group problem solving, and leadership.

This year’s program will include a special session on leadership developed by the PA Rural Leadership Program (RULE) and an interactive ropes course challenge that will foster cooperation and teamwork.  The 2008 curriculum will focus on important natural resource issues including:

• Analyzing your hometown drinking water  
  Participants will bring a water sample from home and learn how to test for various pollutants that may occur in Pennsylvania water supplies.
• Deer population management and habitat conservation 
  Representatives from the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA) will discuss strategies on how to achieve biologically and socially balanced deer herds within existing environmental, social, and legal constraints.
• Recycling: Beyond the Bin 
  Students will get a behind- the-scenes look at the recycling process and learn how and why this essential “R” (reduce, reuse, and recycle) plays a key role in our waste management practices.
• What is wood? 
  Participants may walk away from CLS with a new appreciation for one of the earth’s most versatile and sustainable resources.
• “Green” Buildings  
  Students will tour some of Penn State’s newest and award-winning “green” buildings, which bring together new technologies, sustainable materials, and creative designs.

Conservation Leadership School is being offered twice this summer, June 22-28 and July 6-12.  The same program is offered for each week.  During their stay at Stone Valley, the students will work in teams with the faculty and staff from the School of Forest Resources, and representatives of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Pennsylvania Rural Leadership Program, and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Scholarships are available from participating Conservation Districts in Pennsylvania and area sportsmen clubs for students representing their district at CLS.  For a listing of participating organizations and to register online, please visit: http://conferences.cas.psu.edu and click on Conservation Leadership School.  For more information please contact the Office of Conferences and Short Courses at (814) 865-8301 or email at shortcourse@psu.edu to receive registration materials.

Registration is limited so please apply early.

Community College of Philadelphia’s Act Now/Act 101 Program

The Act Now/Act 101 Program is seeking your assistance in the development of the following new opportunities for their Leadership Learning Community students.

Mentoring Program: It is important for students to meet professionals, outside of the Act Now/Act 101 Program, who have completed college and who would be available to offer guidance and support as they pursue their academic and career goals.

Informational Interviews: While some of our students have chosen majors to pursue others are still undecided. It is helpful for them to meet professionals in the fields they are considering. The time commitment for Informational Interviews is minimal. The Act Now/Act 101 Program will keep a list of individuals representing a variety of professions. Interested students will contact the representatives to schedule an interview. Interviews may be conducted by telephone or in person and should take no longer than an hour.

For application or more information, please email

FOOTBALL COACHES WANTED!

Resources for Children’s Health’s SAFE program has openings for new clients. In our SAFE program, we provide parents of children aged birth through 5 years with the information, resources and support they need to raise healthy and happy children. A peer and professional staff conduct services. Spanish-speaking case managers are available.

Services include:

·        In-home visits Help in obtaining medical, pediatric and well-baby care;

·        Accompaniment to medical appointments and other appointments;

·        Connecting participants to supportive community resources to

meet identified needs;

·        Health and nutrition information, resources and written handouts;

·        Incentives- baby items, parent-child activity books, home safety items, and others;

·        Assisting participants in securing health insurance or other benefits;

·        Supporting participants in engaging in healthy lifestyle practices, such as smoking cessation, exercise and good adult and child nutrition;

·        “Hands-on” support, such as grocery shopping to show participants how to purchase good quality nutritional food at reasonable prices; and

·        Positive parenting and health education workshops, which are open to everyone in the community.

Kids With a Mission!

The 1^st African American Kids Entrepreneur Radio Show on
Blogtalkradio.com

Junior Entrepreneurs On The Move Radio show Saturdays at 6pm.

You can find JEOTM at http://ww.blogtalkradio.com/jeotm.

JEOTM  Radio is the brainchild of 2 young men Jerry who is 12 years old and his brother RJ AKA Spidey Boy who is 8 years old.

JEOTM was created to encourage and foster the entrepreneurial spirit in young people.

Each show will feature guests that introduce youth early on to business concepts and entrepreneurship.

PARENTING EDUCATION and EMPOWERMENT

RESOURCE Program (PEER) presents

Free parenting classes

Attend the FREE non-judgmental ten week program and receive a

$100.00 food gift card or Earn $100.00 towards a utility bill of your choice

Classes are held weekly at

Tustin Recreation Center

5901 Columbia Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19151

Mondays 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Other sites available – Enrollment is ongoing

A project of the Lutheran Children and Family Service

Sonya Harris-Saunders, Program Coordinator 215.339.8002 ext 19

Dear Coalition members and friends,

The disturbing pattern of violence, particularly violent acts by and against youth continues at a horrific pace in Philadelphia.  News reports of youth violence have become commonplace in Philadelphia and the country.

This summer Stop The Madness-Stop The Violence Inc., a non profit organization which strives to teach alternatives to negative behavior and violence will sponsor a “Youth Summer Basketball League” this league will have two age divisions (11-12-13) and (14-15-16) league play will begin on June 24, 2008. An afternoon community event will take place at the Tustin Recreation Center located at 5901 Columbia Ave. (60^th & Lancaster) on June 21, 2008 between 4:00-8:30 pm in celebration of the league and community involvement. We are asking for community and grass-root organizations to celebrate with us on June 21, 2008 e in a variety of activities which included (2) exhibition basketball games, community information tables , poetry, spoken word, and live entertainment. 

          The goal of Stop The Madness-Stop The Violence Inc. is to provide wholesome, Positive activities for youth which provide an environment to encourage a sense of ethical, social and neighborhood responsibility through community service and involvement.  This is guided by three basics beliefs:  that violence is preventable, peace is possible and both are best achieved through community-driven strategies that demonstrate the power of collective action. Your support is critical to our success in realizing our organization goal of motivating community residents to partner with us to reverse this deadly trend. We look forward to your partnership in this effort.  Please do not hesitate to contact me by telephone at (267) 262-1615 if you have any questions or need additional information. 

Sincerely, Abdul Al-Maliki (President)

Stop The Madness-Stop The Violence Inc.

“STOP THE MADNESS , STOP THE VIOLENCE” 

is looking for tutors for their tutoring program at East Spencer Miller Elementary School at 43^rd and Westminster.  Tutoring takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm, and is for students 8-12 years of age.

If you or anyone you know can help during either of these two timeframes, please contact Malik (aka Norm) Johnson, at 215-410-2859.

TUTORING/MENTORING AT EASTWICK REC. CENTER

Join BlackParentConnect.com

BLACK PARENT CONNECT BENEFITS
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American parents and other parents who have children of color.
2. You will receive EXCLUSIVE discounts and special offers with over
40 selected businesses that have created or represent companies with items that will encourage children of color to feel proud and
positive about their heritage. Most of these companies are owned and
operated by African Americans, something to be proud of in itself.
3. You will receive a monthly email with not only EXCLUSIVE discounts and offers, but the opportunity to win GREAT prizes from our Black Parent Connect Shops. Each monthly prize will be valued at $50 or more.

This Week…

THE END OF M.A.N.

City-wide campaign ends with poetry event for at-risk teen males and mentorship drive

The M.A.N. Campaign is a social service marketing campaign for the recruitment of mentors.

The creation of the campaign was a response to the need to decrease the rate of imprisonment, truancy, and senseless violence amongst African American males under twenty-five years of age in Philadelphia.

Originally a six-month effort, The M.A.N. Campaign which began in July 2007 was extended until Spring 2008.

The campaign comes to an end with two concurrent events:

The MISsed Education Poetry Slam for truant teens and a M.A.N. Mentorship Drive for male mentors.

On Saturday, June 7, 2008, The M.A.N. Campaign in conjunction with the Department of Truancy and Prevention will host an event for the truant young men they purpose to help. The campaign and its supporters believe that there is a benefit to bringing young men together to hear stories from professional men that have beat the odds.

The MISsed Education Poetry Slam will take place at the Philadelphia Daily News Building from Noon to 3PM.

The headliner poet for the The MISsed Education Poetry Slam is Philadelphia-born, Tony Award Winner, HBO Def Jam Poet Black Ice. Additional speakers include National Author and Columnist Solomon Jones along with M.A.N. Advocates: Author Mister Mann Frisby and FOX 29 Sports Reporter Bill Vargus. Youth from The Enterprise Center's Project Great Potential will also share stories about how they are overcoming the odds by focusing on entrepreneurship.

The event is sponsored in part by Verizon Wireless, Chase, and SpeakToMe, Inc.

Youth attendees will receive free food and giveaways such as T-shirts, haircuts, and movie passes.

Youth can pick up free passes to attend the event from Yvonne McCoy of the Department of Truancy and Prevention. Space is limited for adults.

For more information, visit www.themancampaign.org or

Contact: Andrea Hodge

Mobile: (302) 250-7602

Email: info@themancampaign.org

In addition to the poetry event for male youth, The M.A.N. Campaign will hold its final mentorship drive for men at the 2008 Fatherhood Festival. The festival is an all day event taking place at the Philadelphia Convention Center from 9AM- 4PM. Men interested in signing up to become mentors can stop by The M.A.N. Campaign table.

The free event is hosted by Daddy UniverseCity, Inc.

For more information on the event, visit www.fatherfest.com.

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CLARK PARK SUMMER FILM SERIES - FREE FRIDAY

(and occasional Tuesday) FILMS!!

NEAR 45TH & REGENT June 6 – Sep 12, 8 pm or dusk

Friday, June 6

The Great Debaters

In 1935 the debating team from Wiley College, a small

black university in eastern Texas, rose to nation

prominence with a long string of victories over other

teams, many from all white schools. Along the way the team

members and their professor coach Melvin B. Tolson,

portrayed by Denzel Washington, endure the racial insults,

intimidation and acts of gruesome violence that were the

hallmark of Jim Crow in the south.

The excellent cast also

Includes

Forrest Whitaker, Jurnee Smollett and Nate Parker. 

2007; 124 minutes

Film showings are free.  Schedule subject to change.

For more info, contact International Action Center at

215-724-1618 or phillyIAC@action-mail.org

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NOTEBOOK'S JUNE EVENT!

Socialize with the public education community at the annual

"Turning the Page for Change" event!

Celebrate the part the Philadelphia Public School Notebook plays as an independent, grassroots media source in the movement for quality and equality in Philadelphia's schools.

The celebration includes food and drinks, student musicians and caricaturists, student journalism awards, door prizes and other surprises!

Join us on June 9 to help keep Turning the Page for Change.

Tickets are $50-discounts for students, parents, and people under 25.

For more information visit www.thenotebook.org or

call 215-951-0330 x 2160.

EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

I want to share with you management opportunities for Census 2010 – Early Local Census Office (ELCO). Please feel free to share this information.    Each office will hire six (6) management positions.  Within the Philadelphia Region twelve (12) ELCOs will open.  Early Local Census Offices will open throughout the Commonwealth of PA in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Erie, Harrisburg, Scranton as well as Camden and Trenton, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

The positions are full time, temporary employment (2 year appointment – position ends when office closes after Census 2010).  I want to share with you management opportunities for Census 2010 – Early Local Census Office (ELCO).

For more information: See “Early Local Census Office Opportunities” in the ‘Discussions’ section of our Google group http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the

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The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit in West Philadelphia, is looking for a Street Team Manager.

Please send resumes and cover letters to Peggy Shane, HR Manager, at

peggys@theenterprisecenter.com, and please direct any questions to Imanni Wilkes, Associate Director, at iwilkes@theenterprisecentercdc.org 

Thank you!

The Enterprise Center Community Development Corporation (TEC-CDC)

4548 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Job Title: Street Team Manager

Type of position: Full-time, including some evening and weekend hours

Salary: Based on qualifications and experience, $30,000--$40,000 annually plus benefits

General Description: The mission of TEC-CDC is to build neighborhoods where people are willing, able, and organized to achieve their common goals. TEC-CDC works in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, which is located between 45th and 52nd Streets from Market to Spruce Streets in West Philadelphia, to implement resident-led projects.

Responsibilities:

- Managing a staff of 15-20 Street Team organizers

- Training the Street Team in communication and relationship-building

skills

- Coordinating canvassing operations throughout Walnut Hill

- Coaching each Street Team member to meet personal and professional

goals

- Managing relationships with the Street Team's partner organizations

- Maintaining timesheets, budgets, and hiring for the Street Team

Qualifications and Experience:

- Candidate must be energetic, creative, personable, self-motivated,

and committed to community empowerment

- Excellent verbal and written communicator

- Community organizing and/or management experience

- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

- Familiarity with Philadelphia's nonprofit sector education

- High school diploma required; bachelor's degree or master's degree

preferred

CONTACT

Peggy Shane, HR Manager: (215) 895-4004, peggys@theenterprisecenter.com

For more information, please see The Enterprise Center CDC's website at

www.theenterprisecentercdc.org

Imanni Wilkes

Associate Director, Community Empowerment

The Enterprise Center CDC

4548 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19139

Phone: 215/895-4095

Fax: 215/895-4001

Email: iwilkes@theenterprisecentercdc.org;  www.theenterprisecentercdc.org

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Part-Time Research Interviewers Positions Available!!
Women’s Health Research The University Of Pennsylvania

Contribute to a well-known and exciting in-community research study
in its 13^th year.

THE STUDY:

· Longitudinal study of Reproductive Hormones in the late reproductive years.
· Focus on hormonal fluctuation and correlations with psychological and physical symptoms of the menopausal transition.
· 300 female subjects, aged 45-60, living throughout the Philadelphia region

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES:
· Visit homes of female subjects throughout Philadelphia region
· Conduct in depth research interviews and draw blood samples

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BA, BS, or RN preferred, will consider LPN or MA.
· Excellent communication skills
· Serious attention to detail required

· Interview or research experience helpful
· Interest in women’s health important
· Car and valid driver’s license and insurance required
· Weekday/evening and weekend hours available
· Phlebotomy required; will train, but preference given to those all ready certified.

Ø Position available immediately
Ø PAY: $15.00/hour

Email Best! Can also fax or send resume to:

The RHORS Study 3701 Market Street Suite # 820 Philadelphia, PA 19104-
5509

deblasis@mail.med.upenn.edu
Phone: (215) 614-0226
Fax: (215) 349-5521

FINDING A JOB IN PHILLY JUST GOT A LITTLE BIT EASIER

If you’ve ever looked at a job listing and thought, “I’d be perfect for this job, if only…,” you understand the discouragement a lot of job seekers in Philadelphia feel.

Understanding these barriers, the employment volunteers at WhatThePeopleREALLYThink.com  have launched a free tool that helps jobseekers look for jobs and apply online, http://phila.jobamatic.com.

Positions range from Banquet Server to Call Center Manager. When it comes to meeting the qualifications for a job, is there any flexibility? That depends on the employer, but in most cases, the answer is yes. Certainly, it helps to understand how your own experience and needs match up to what the employer wants and is willing to offer, which isn’t always an easy task, thanks to the obscure language typical of many job listings. http://phila.jobamatic.com

Google needs business reps – nationwide
Now you can Make Money Through the Google Business Referral Program and Help Google Locate Businesses in Your Neighborhood
”As a Google Business Referral Representative, you’ll visit local
businesses to collect information (such as hours of operation, types of payment accepted, etc.) for Google Maps, and tell them about Google
Maps and Google AdWords. You’ll also take a few digital photos of the
business that will appear on the Google Maps listing along with the
business information. After the visit, you submit the business’ info
and photo(s) to Google through your Local Business Referrals Center,

and we’ll pay you up to $10 for each listing that is approved by
Google and verified by the business,” according to the Google website.

HEALTH MATTERS

Straight Up: A Men’s HIV Prevention Initiative

will hold its

1st annual 3 on 3 basketball tournament

Mill Creek Playground

47th and Brown Streets,

Philadelphia PA 19104

Saturday June 7, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Straight Up provides increased community presence and health promotion, educational programs, mentoring, testing and counseling for HIV to heterosexual men of color.

We are seeking men ages 16-35 to register a team (minimum 3 player’s maximum 4 players) in the tournament. Every player will receive a t-shirt, backpack, condoms and information on HIV prevention.

There will also be a cash prize for the winning team, raffles, food, entertainment and free HIV testing available all day…Get your results in 20 minutes.

For more information or to register please contact Circle of Care at 215-985-2657.

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National Day of Protest Against Health Insurance Corporations:

Thursday, June 19th!

12 Noon at Cigna, 5 Penn Center (15th and Market)

Philadelphia

Join nurses, doctors, patients and Americans of every

stripe protesting in memory of the countless victims of

the insurance industry.  Protests are being held around

the country on the day when health insurance lobbyists are having their annual convention.  Cigna is being protested

because they are one of the merciless health insurance

giants that deny care every day, responsible for the death

of 17-year-old Natalie Sarkisyan when that corporation

denied her a liver transplant.

More info on the June 19 protest: call 610-567-2907 x113

http://www.guaranteedhealthcare.org/

Healthcare-NOW

856-966-3241

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Philabundance recently launched the

“Fresh for All” program,

a quick and easy way to put quality,

produce into the hands of those who need it most.

The cost of fresh fruits and vegetables is rising,

so these healthy foods are the first to get cut when money is tight.

Where is Fresh for All?

Fresh for All sites are currently located in Salem and Camden Counties, NJ and Delaware County, PA.

Delaware County Housing Authority Community Center

1825 Constitution Ave., Woodlyn, PA 19094

• Distributions held every Friday from 12:30-1:30pm.

St. John’s Baptist Church

Provided in partnership with Camden Area Health Education Center, Inc.

(AHEC)

400 N. 30^th Street, Camden, NJ 08105

• Distributions held every Tuesday from 9:30-10:30am.

St. John’s Pentecostal Outreach

22 New Market Street, Salem, NJ 08079

• Distributions held every Wednesday from 11:30-12:30pm.

Fresh for All Membership

Becoming a Fresh for All member is free and easy. Interested

individuals are asked to provide basic

household information.

Fresh for All is not connected with any government agency, so becoming a member will not affect any other benefits members are receiving.

Members are asked to bring their

own boxes or bags to distributions.

Volunteers are needed

For more information on Fresh for All or to become a Fresh for All

member or volunteer please contact Tunisia at 215-339-0900 x238.

Coming Soon! Noted Herbalist Ann Pringle will be sharing natural health information in this section. Ann Pringle has been a vegetarian for more than 23 years. She initially studied nutrition and vegetarianism on her own, and later attended Temple University where she took

classes under a vegetarian nutritionist and herbologist.

South Philadelphia Neighborhood Athletic League

Healthy Mind – Healthy Body

“Weigh To Go” Fitness Challenge

For a $10.00 registration fee participants receive

·        Exercise Workshops

·        Nutritional recipes

·        Cooking Classes

·        Access To A Local Gym and cash incentives for “The Biggest Loser”

To register contact Kimyetta Lewis 267.250.4846 Kimytl@aol.com

GREEN PIECE

Another Event brought to you by

The KB Experience

Enjoy Live Music, Network & Learn How to go Green

Presented by: CORT

Featuring:

Smokin Mirrors- Music from the 60’s &70’s

Dani Mari- Singer, Song Writer

Simple – A Phish Tribute Band

GREENSTOCK

DATE: Friday, June 13^th

TIME: 4PM to 8PM

LOCATION: Wholefoods Roof Top- 10^th and SOUTH ST.

RSVP: By June 6^th to events@kbexperience.com or call 215-787-0471

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GRANTS And SCHOLARSHIPS

ETA Grants Announced: Demonstration Projects Targeting Dislocated Workers

The recently announced grants from the Employment and Training Administration are intended for organizations who offer retraining and job placement services to dislocated workers. The grants are intended for State Workforce Agencies, including those in the territories of Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.

State Workforce Agencies (SWAs), including those from the territories listed above, are eligible to apply. Each SWA needs to identify the One-Stop Career Center and local workforce investment board and that would be participating in the proposed project. To see a full copy of this communication go to http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the

Deadline: June 13, 2008;

Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Award

The MusicLink Foundation, working as a pipeline organization for the

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation,

is seeking music students in financial need who may qualify for the

Jack Kent Cooke Young Scholars Award.

This is a scholarship program that specifically applies to

CURRENT SEVENTH GRADE students.

Students do not necessarily have to be enrolled in the MusicLink program to apply.

Although musical potential is a factor in the selection process, students with a strong academic record are encouraged to apply.

Please forward this on to any students who may qualify or teachers who

may have students that qualify for the award.

We have included a link to the Jack Kent Cooke’s website which includes the application materials.

If you do know of any students who will be applying, we would appreciate it if you could include their names and email

addresses in an email to Jennifer Kitchin, Talent Coordinator,

MusicLink Foundation (jennifer@musiclinkfoundation.org).

This will help them to monitor them through the application process.

Please see the ‘Young Scholars Awards’ in the ‘Discussions’ section of our Google group: http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the

Scholarship For Service (SFS) is a unique program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government’s critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that fully fund the typical costs that students pay for books, tuition, and room and board while attending an approved institution of higher learning.
Additionally, participants receive stipends of up to $8,000 for undergraduate and $12,000 for graduate students. The scholarships are funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation NSF.

For more information, click here: https://www. Sfs.opm.gov/ default.asp

SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS

The 2008 Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival

     Fathers from all backgrounds, from over seven states will converge on the Pennsylvania Convention center for the third year in a row for the 2008 Philadelphia Fatherhood Festival. The mission is to become better parents.

     This year, more than over 400 men will gather on June 7^th for a one of a kind event at the PA Convention Center. This FREE event aims to bring together all kind of fathers and father figures- those of in intact or blended families, married fathers, single fathers, stepfathers, fathers-to-be, new fathers, grandfathers, adoptive fathers, and, older brothers. Fathers of all races, cultures, backgrounds, religions, creeds, and color will attend.

     It is being organized by Daddy UniverseCity and sponsored by The United Way of SouthEastern Pennslyvania, Prudential Ins, Clear Channel Radio/ Power99 & WDAS, The Parent Leadership Academy, Department of Human Services (DHS)/Division of Community Based Prevention Services (DCBPS), Office of Truancy and Delinquency Prevention, EPIC Stakeholder Project, Real Men Cook of Phila, Proud Poppa, and other organizations.

     Our Keynote Speaker for this event will be famed Attorney Jeffrey M.Leving, Author of Fathers Rights.

Our 2008 Fatherhood Award Recipient this year is Brian Dawkins of the Philadelphia Eagles.

This conference will bring together a panel of city council, judges, state workers; state representatives and psychologists for a premier roundtable event entitled the Fight for Equality. This roundtable will look to resolve the barriers that men face raising children. “It is time to direct the complaints to the people we voted in power to resolve them,” says Joel Austin, President/CEO of Daddy UniverseCity Inc.

     Tracks that will be discussed include: Fatherhood & Parenting, Healthy Relationships/Communications, Money Management, Life Skills, and Health & Wellness. These are the foundations of parenthood.

An estimated 33 percent of children in the United States live away from their biological fathers. When children grow up without fathers, they suffer incarceration, drugs, and crime. Women are more likely to have teenage pregnancies, be unwed mothers or face child abuse. The problems of crime and violence in our city is a direct result of the lack of positive male participation in child development, it is time to address the problem.

Exhibitors should register for a table at www.2008festival.eventbrite.com.

Attendance is free, but we urge fathers, agencies, organizations, and companies to register fathers at www.2008festival.eventbrite.com   For more information visit www.fatherfest.com

Contact The Planning Committee at register@daddyuniv.com or call 610-721-6757

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ARTS FOR AWARENESS

Lords and Ladies, Squires and Maids, and Good Gentles All!

Midsummer Productions LLC is proud to present the

Midsummer Renaissance Faire to be held at the

Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, PA.

June 7th and 8th from 10 am – 7 pm (rain or shine)

The 200 wooded acres of the Ukrainian Homestead will be transformed

into the 16th century Province of Rostand the first weekend in June.

The Duke of Rostand has died, leaving no immediate heir, and two

opposing Parties battle to decide who will succeed him. The day will

be filled with adventure, treachery, and intrigue! Forget twenty-four

hour news services; this is how politics used to be settled.

Written and directed by Brian DiBonaventure, the battle of succession

is played out through the entire faire day.

Two suitors (Joshua Daniel Gieringer and Phillip Jones) fight for the hand of Lady Isabel (Allegra Billy) and the title of Duke of Rostand. Pulling the strings behind the scene are the villainous Lord Chancellor (Michael Pizolato) and the Duchess Eleanor (Jennifer Chamberlain-Thomas). Who will win the lady's hand? Who will ascend as Duke? Will even the impartial

ambassadors Jonathan of the Royal House of Stewart (Peter David

Hughes) and Cardinal Stefan Colberto (Stephen Mazlum) be able to keep

the proceeding fair and balanced? Welcome to Rostand, where cutthroat

politics is not just an expression!

Walk through our gates and be transported into a world filled with

magicians, middle-eastern belly dancers, fire breathers, wandering

minstrels, and a live combat. Stroll through our marketplace and

enjoy a day of shopping or pull up a chair and feast like a king on a

turkey leg or a hearty bowl of stew. A day at the faire includes

grand adventure, enchanting entertainment, the finest artisans in the

land, and a cast of motley characters that interact with the audience

making every trip a memorable one for all ages.

This year we are proud to feature Daniel Greenwolf—The Celtic Magician

on our main stage. As well as an assortment of other performers

throughout the fairegrounds, including the fire performance group

Kaji-Da, the celtic ensemble Blackjacks and Blarney, period musket and

cannon demonstrations by Lord Scrope of Bolten's Retinue, and middle

eastern belly dancing by Sephira Phaedra to name a few.

The Midsummer Renaissance Faire is open on

June 7th and 8th from 10 am – 7 pm (rain or shine) just minutes off the Pennsylvania Turnpike in scenic Lehighton, PA.

Admissions is $15 for adults; $7 for children

ages five through twelve; free admission for children four and under;

and $13.50 for senior citizens and military (with ID).

Group rates (20 or more) available when ordered in advance.

More information and

ticket reservations can be found at www.midsummerfaire.com  or by

calling (610)587-9778.

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Father Figure enterprises and

The Underground Railroad Company

present

Coming This Spring!!!

A universal groundbreaking documentary that focuses on the relationship between fathers and daughters. It is an inspiration to families everywhere. The film touches on the importance of a father in our society, the role he plays in shaping his daughter’s choices in men, and in the ramifications of fatherless homes.

Father Figure is more than a film. It is a spiritual, physical and emotional experience that will challenge the audience’s perception of what a father figure is or should be. It will cause them to examine their relationships with their fathers, and for men, it will encourage them to consider what type of father they desire to be.

If you would like to align yourself with the

Father Figure Movement

or purchase a copy of the DVD, please contact us.

www.fatherfigure.org 

www.myspace.com/fatherfigurethefilm

Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase Continues…

Acentos is a program of the louderARTS Project, Inc., presented in conjunction with the Bronx Writers’ Center, a program of the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Acentos provides a renewed spotlight for Latino poetry in a venue that fosters an encouraging atmosphere for writers of diverse backgrounds and experience, in a setting that stimulates both open dialogue and an increased sense of community in the culturally resurgent South Bronx.

Acentos is presented every second and fourth Tuesday of the month by Oscar Bermeo, Jessica Torres, Fish Vargas and Rich Villar.

Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase is now held

every 2^nd & 4^th Tuesday, 7:30 pm at the

Bruckner Bar & Grill, One Bruckner Boulevard (Corner of Third Ave).

IRT #6 Train to 138^th Street Station.

For information, visit their website: www.louderarts.com/acentos,

send email: acentos@louderarts.com

or view newsletter: Acentos-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

African American Short Films – Syndicated Television Program –

Accepting Submissions

African American Short Films, a nationally televised showcase of

short films starring, produced, written and/or directed by African-

American filmmakers, is accepting submissions for it’s 2008 /10

seasons. “African American Short Films” airs quarterly on network

affiliates in over 100 cities nationwide. This is a wonderful

opportunity to showcase one’s work on a national level.

Submissions are accepted on an on-going basis. Accepted films receive

compensation.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:

Short films should be between 1-28 minutes in length.

Viewing copies must be submitted on VHS, Mini DV or DVD in NTSC format.

Short films may originate on any format or medium (i.e.; Mini DV,

Digibeta, Beta SP, 8mm, 16mm, 35mm, etc.,…)

Please note the running time and format shot on.

Send submissions to:

Badami Productions

419 North Larchmont Blvd., P.O. Box #322

Los Angeles, CA 90004

ATTN: “African American Short Films”

Please include your contact information and tell us where you heard

about African American Short Films.

Viewing copies will not be returned.

For questions or additional information email: lisha@badamitv.com or

SECOND SATURDAYS at SERENITY

An Afternoon of Poetry

Every second Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 PM

A FREE EVENT!

Serenity Inspirational Gifts & Coffee

140 So. Easton Rd.

Glenside, PA

Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place

1310 No. Broad St. Phila

Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am

·        Poets

·        Rappers

·        Singers

·        Spoken Word Artists

$5.00 cover

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COMING UP

FATHER’S DAY WEEKEND 2008

19TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Friday, june 13, 2008

fatherhood reception

THE VIEW

800 North broad street

PHILADELPHIA, PA

6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

tickets call: 215-236-3372

19th annual father’s day picnic

sunday, june 15, 2008

location: belmont grove belmont mansion drive &

chamounix drive

time: 12:00 noon till 6:00 pm

THE FATHER’S DAY RALLY COMMITTEE, INC. PRESENTS THE

DR. WILLIAM “BILL” COSBY

Honorary chair of 2008 father’s day celebration

for more information call 215-236-3372

The Fathers’ Day Rally Committee, Inc.

The Hatfield House 3201 W. Girard Avenue Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130

Co-Sponsored by

Philadelphia Fatherhood

Practitioners Network

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Los Angeles Black Book Expo to be held June 14, 2008

Fourth annual event to feature authors, exhibitors from across U.S.

Special programs for the youth, book expo after party

There is a spoken word venue, “Merilene Murphy’s Spoken Worlds” including poetry readings with featured artists and the first annual LABBX Youth Poetry Fest with participants competing for a grand prize. The Children’s Literary Zone will present children’s book authors, storytellers and the first annual LABBX Young Authors Forum.

The fourth annual Los Angeles Black Book Expo (LABBX) will be held Saturday, June 14, from 10:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. with a two hour after party featuring networking and live entertainment on the Ahmanson Senior Center, Exposition Park.

Confirmed authors appearing at LABBX: Alretha Thomas, Dr. William D. Wright, Frederick Williams and Patryce “Choc’Let’ Banks (also performing in the after party along with singer Wendy Alane Wright), Maxine Thompson and Bruce George, Co-Founder of The Def Poetry Jam and founder of The Bandana Republic.

Featured performers for the Spoken Worlds program include: Sacramento artists Terry a O’Neal and Terry Moore, Master Griot duo members of The Coalition, Inc. Quiet Rage, Sardonyx Jade and the hosts of the venue, the Poets Jazz House.

General event information including author and exhibitor applications are available online at www.labbx.com or by calling 323-385-7103. Detailed information on all festival activities will be posted in the LABBX blog, www.labbx.blogspot.com.

The physical address for the LABBX is P.O. Box 44600, Los Angeles, CA 90044.

Volunteers are welcome to assist the LABBX committee.

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Pastors for Peace

19th Friendshipment Caravan to Cuba

Camden - Friday, June 20

In just three weeks South Jersey will be hosting the Cuba Caravan as it passes through Camden on its way to challenge the illegal and immoral embargo against the people of Cuba.

Save the date and invite your family and friends to an evening of good food, friendship, and solidarity.

Meet caravanistas from around the US and other countries and learn why they decided to join the Caravan. Almost 50 years after the Cuban Revolution, the US government prohibits trading relations with Cuba and denies Americans their right to travel there.  The Caravan defies these prohibitions by raising humanitarian aid and transporting it to Cuba.  It has become a beacon in the affirmation of basic human rights and justice. As we make the final plans to support the Caravan's efforts, we need your help to make this event a success.

Please take a minute now to decide how you can help and send us an email to let us know! There are four ways you can help:

If you can host caravanistas at your home the night of June 20, email amer@rowan.edu.

If you can help out with food, email kathymchugh@verizon.net.

Please spread the word. If your church or organization would like more information about participating, email GreaterCamdenUnityCoalition@yahoo.com.

Help us on a cleanup project one week before the event. Join us on Saturday, June 14, from 9:30 to 11:30 am as we get the buildings at Newton Friends Meeting ready for the Caravan. Bring cleaning supplies if you can (optional) and email us at GreaterCamdenUnityCoalition@yahoo.com to let us know you will be there.

Thanks for your support, and see you on June 20! More info about the Caravan: http://pastorsforpeace.org/

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To ALL COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS

You are cordially invited to the annual DHS EPIC Stakeholder Summit and Recognition Event.  The one-day summit will convene key leadership and Stakeholders from, business, faith community, educators, and law enforcement, government, and community residents, throughout the city.  You will have the opportunity to learn what is happening in your community, and review the strategic plans developed by your community’s Stakeholders active in the Equal Partnership In Change process.

Please come out and join us from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on June 21, 2008 at

The School for the Future
4021 Parkside Avenues
Philadelphia, PA

The day will consist of presentations from local and national perspectives on trauma and its impact on an individual, support systems, and the community.  A panel of professionals will be convened to participate in a moderated question and answer session which will provide opportunities for attendees to participate and obtain additional information.  During the afternoon session you may have the opportunity to learn about and impact future programming and collaborate with the EPIC Stakeholders throughout the upcoming year.  

We look forward to joining you on this day and are eagerly anticipating your contribution to the process. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lorraine McGirt at 215 683 4046.

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Mount Tabor Church

110 W. Rittenhouse Street

Phila. Pa.19144

Vending Spaces are available for our Community Fun Day

June 21,2008 (rain date June 28,2008)       

9:00 AM -- 4:00 Pm

$25.00 Provide your own Table

No Food Vendors

Event will include; Vendors, Health screenings, Games, Food, Information hand outs to inform the community etc.

A fun day for all.

Contact: Leath McCallum 215-276-0749

Church: 215-844-2756

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"Back to Basics” Main Event"
  The event will be held the day before Father's Day, on June 14, 2008  at Fairhill Park on 4th St and Lehigh Ave 

beginning at 2 pm and ending at 6 pm.