presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 02January 2009 |
Volume 3, Number
17 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors Gary R. Adams, President John E. Churchville, Treasurer Yvonne Haughton, Secretary Members: Josephine Blow, Patricia Coyne,
Stanley Daniels, Tom Henry, Calvin
Johnson, Angela Mohammed, Abdul
Malik Raheem Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 04 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 05 Health Matters …08 Green Piece … 10 Grants, Scholarships & Instruction…
10 SpotLight … 15 Arts for Awareness … 16 Coming Up …18 Computers and Technology … 27 A Hand Up … 28 On The Airways … 29 Page 02 If this publication is being forwarded
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“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. JOIN THE COALITION, INC.! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 04 Of all parts of wisdom the
practice is the best. John
Tillotson JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 05 A man goes to a bank and asks for a
loan. Page 06 Volunteers are still needed to
help organize the first
INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY Page 07 We gain strength, and courage, and
confidence by each experience in which
we really stop to look fear in the face...
we must do that which we think we
cannot. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 No one is more cautious than a
first-time parent, and our
daughter-in-law was an extremist.
After our granddaughter was big
enough to ride on the back of her
bicycle, she bought a special carrier
with a seat belt and got her a little
helmet. The day of the first ride she put
her in the seat, double-checked all the
equipment, wheeled the bike to the end
of the driveway, carefully looked both
ways and, swinging her leg up over the
crossbar, accidentally kicked the child
in the chin. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 09 I have just three things to teach:
simplicity, patience, and compassion.
These three are your greatest
treasures.Lao Tzu JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 10 I just got fired, but the boss wrote me a
really nice recommendation letter. He
wrote, “If you get (this guy) to work for
you, you’ll be lucky!” JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a
copy of the Pledge of Commitment and
return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 13 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com The Raw Family Newsletter page 14 Never confuse a single defeat with a
final defeat. If you have a favorite relevant
quote, why not share it with
our readers. send to
The.Pa.Coalition@gmail.com We will credit you with the
submission. page 15 We will be SpotLighting members and
organizations. 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. JOIN THE COALITION! To join The Coalition, Inc. go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a
copy of the Pledge of Commitment and
return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 A young woman, upon being stopped
for speeding, waited rather impatiently
for the officer to approach her car.
When the officer requested the proper
documentation, she responded angrily,
“You people are idiots! Yesterday you
took my license, and today you want
me to show it to you.” Submit you own humor pleeeeeze, and let
us know how funny you can be. We
definitely need the help. ; ) We will credit you with the submission.
(Rated ‘G’ humor only!) JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 17 As noted by the folks at the NLNA there is a site on which you can enter your address or zip code and get information (news, crimes, historical pictures) about that particular area. You can access the main site for
Philadelphia via
http://philly.everyblock.com/ and enter
your address or zip or neighborhood to get
more information. Page 18 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 19 All great achievements require time. Page 20 One day, a dog comes into a butcher’s
shop, naturally the butcher grabs a
broom and shoos it out. But, the dog
returns and the butcher notices a $20
bill in its mouth. So the butcher fills a
bag with meats and hands it to the
pooch. The dog turns and leaves. Since
it was about closing time, the butcher
decides to follow the dog. The dog
walks down the street and stops at the
crosswalk, hops up and presses the
crossing button, waits for the light,
and proceeds across the intersection
with the butcher in close pursuit. The dog goes to a bus stop, checks the
schedule, and sits down to wait. The
butcher is reeling in disbelief. Along comes a bus, the dog checks the
route number, and goes back to his
seat on the bench. Another bus comes;
the dog checks the route number and
proceeds to board. The butcher, mouth
agape, follows the dog aboard the bus.
A short while later, the dog stands on
its hind legs to reach the stop signal.
The dog gets off, the butcher in tow,
and proceeds to a house about
halfway down the block. (cont.) Page 21 The dog places the bag on the stoop,
walks back a few yards and launches
itself at the door. Whap! There’s no
response at the door, so the dog
repeats the maneuver. No answer. The
dog then walks around to the side of
the house, stands up to a window and
proceeds to bark and bang its head
against the glass. Then it returns to
the front door, sits and waits. The butcher watches as a big guy in a
rumpled t-shirt opens the door and
starts yelling at the dog. The butcher runs up to stop the guys.
“What are you doing? This dog is a
genius. It could be on TV, for Pete’s
sake!” “Genius my eye,” said the
angry man, “This is the second time
this week he’s forgotten his key!” Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be. We
definitely need the help. ; ) (Rated ‘G’ Only) Page 22 Ever wonder if illiterate people get the
full effect of alphabet soup? JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 23 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a
copy of the Pledge of Commitment and
return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 24 Asking “Who ought to be the boss?” is like asking “Who ought to be the tenor in the quartet?” Obviously, the man who can sing tenor… Henry Ford page 25 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to: TheCoalitionInc.organd download a copy of the Pledge of Commitment and return it to us the.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 26 My elderly grandmother was famous
for her quick wit. Once, at a family
event, my sister's date asked if he could
bring her a drink. page 27 The test of leadership: Turn around
and see if anyone is following you… page 28 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Word Of The Week perdurable \pur-DUR-uh-bul;
pur-DYUR-\, Very durable; lasting;
continuing long. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Happy Holidays to All! Please take time for family and friends, and extend a hand to those who may need a little extra from you. On a more serious note, our brother, founding member David Fattah, was hospitalized over the holidays, he is fighting his way back as he always has. Friends and colleagues may visit him at/or send cards to Lankenau Hospital Room 458, 100 Lancaster Avenue West Wynnewood, PA 19096. His telephone number there is 610.645.2969, but please respect his need for rest. The next meeting for the annual Week of Peace will be held January 13th at Kingsessing Recreation Center, 50th Street and Kingsessing Avenue at 7:00 pm. Organizations who wish to participate in the activities for that week should have a representative present. Family, word of our endeavors continues to spread. Through Eight Cities Map, we are now reaching more than one hundred fifty-five countries! Check out Eight Cities Map at www.eightcitiesmap.com We want to hear from you! The Coalition, Inc. website is open! This is our website, let
us build it together! Let us know what you think. Have a safe and happy holiday season, see you next year!
“To sit back and do nothing is to cooperate with the
oppressor.” FOR OUR CHILDREN
Music/Acting/Dance after-school Program for your children. First they study then they practice. Mon thru Friday 3pm - 6pm. 17th and Allegheny - Geogoria Gregory Building. Boys and Girls school aged. Please forward to Family, Friends, Clients, etc. I went to give gifts on behalf of the Creative Kids Club and stayed for the Program and it was wonderful! The Children wrote a play, acted it out, sang and danced and they served us dinner, it was excellent! Of course I joined the Board (smile). They also have private lessons $18 half an hour and $36 an hour - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6-8 and Sat 9 -2pm Please call 215-430-0435 ask for Ms Joyce Drayton Submitted by: Virginia D. Smith, MDT Multi-Disciplinary Team Department of Human Services 215-683-6380 - Office 215-683-6867 - Fax May God Bless You Always in All Ways -------- You Have Something On Your Mind?Being a teen isn’t easy these days. If you need someone to talk to about issues that are important to you... Visit a Youth of Promise Drop-In Counseling Center You can get on-the-spot advice from trained professionals who care and understand OR get information about other local counseling services. Also: Check out our After School Enrichment Program Enrolling Now!
Youth 10 – 16! · Get help with your homework · Learn conflict resolution skills · Receive adolescent healthy decision-making · Get counseling around issues important to you · Learn new computer skills · Have a nutritious dinner · Play games and have fun Turning the TideTaylor Tabernacle Church
425 So. 61st Street, 2nd Fl. Philadellphia, PA 19143 215.472.8628 -or- IDAAYMyers Recreational Center
5800 Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19143 215.727.7060 ------------------ Familynet This program provides parents with access to Familet, a computer service that allows parents to track their children’s grades and test scores and to access educational resources. The program offers parents training on how to access and use these services. The School District of Philadelphia has arrangements with several computer dealers to offer parents who need a computer or internet access hardware and software at a discounted price. For more information call: 215.701.6507
For My Daughter Library is a new after-school, Saturday and summer time community
based Library and resource center, which provides programs
and services for Daughters ages 8-14, and their families. For My Daughter Library wants children in the community to
understand the importance of recycling and resource
conservation. In an effort to lead by example For My Daughter
Library was created with recycled furnishings, energy efficient
lighting and up to date, previously owned, gently loved books
and materials. Even the interior paint is Eco-friendly! For My Daughter Library offers opportunities to learn
languages, access higher education and strengthen
environmental, family, community and self-respect and more
in a safe, girl-friendly and relaxed atmosphere for Daughters.
And library membership is FREE to youth ages 8 - 14! Located at 6328 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, PA, For
My Daughter Library also offers physical programs such as Skiing and Dragon boat Racing and promote health and family activities. For more information contact Yvonne Haughton director@formydaughter.org Or call 267-795-7811. ------------- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com, www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… Volunteer to ICON Congratulations to ICON for officially obtaining recognition as a 501(c)3 charitable organization! Many thanks to ICON's treasurer, David McGrail, for taking the lead on making this happen. Over the years, ICON members have been very giving of their time by volunteering for charitable events. If you are interested in donating money to support our event programming and other charitable causes, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to ICON as the year draws to a close. Every donation is appreciated and no amount is too small. Please make your checks out to "ICON | Philadelphia" and send to: David McGrail
333 Dawson Street Philadelphia, PA 19128 -------- Men's Breakfast and Fellowship Join the men of Oxford Presbyterian Church for Breakfast and Fellowship Every First Saturday at 10:00am Oxford Presbyterian Church, 8501 Stenton Avenue,(corner of Gowen Ave) in Mt. Airy, Philadelphia, Pa 19150 There will be time for meditation, information and inspirational events. Bring your business cards. All Men are Welcomed! (215)257-9487 Fax (215)247-5496 email: oxpc19150@aol.com Reverend Ethelyn R. Taylor, Pastor EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Free Auto Repair Training & Job Placement Assistance Philadelphia Automotive Training is now offering an opportunity to train with a NAPA CERTIFIED PROGRAM inside one of the Largest Independent Automobile Repair Shops in Philadelphia Beginning January 12, 2009, FREE 10 week Accelerated Auto Repair Training and Employment Placement to Philadelphia residents (male and female), 18 years or older. Must have a valid PA Driver's License. Upon completion of the course, Philadelphia Automotive Training will give graduates $2,500.00 worth of tools and a tool cart to get started in their new career. Unlimited opportunities to receive PA State & Enhanced Emissions License. Course information and outline available in our Google group at: http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the For more information or to attend the Next Assessment Session Contact: Philadelphia Automotive Training 7446 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138 215-805-1543 or 215-424-2331 philadelphiaautotraining@gmail.com --------- Two Positions in Environmental Work Environmental Fellowship - Philadelphia Work for Progress http://www.idealist.org/en/job/322879-171 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Salary: $23,750 Green Jobs Coordinator - Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia http://www.idealist.org/en/job/322810-184 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Salary: 40,000 ----------- Job Announcement: Outreach Coordinator for Philadelphia Deadline for Application: January 16, 2009 Description: Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture), a statewide public interest membership organization, seeks qualified applicants for an 18-month, full-time position in our Philadelphia office to serve as Outreach Coordinator for Philadelphia, coordinating a local riverfront campaign and assisting in other outreach responsibilities in the area. Job Duties: The successful applicant will be responsible for the following activities as part of PennFuture’s Next Great City campaign: - Develop and execute a campaign plan for creating public riverfronts in Philadelphia. - Build a united voice for Philadelphia’s riverfronts by creating diverse coalition of organizations, businesses and individuals to support and engage in the campaign. - Cultivate relationships with Philadelphia City Council members, City Planning Commissioners, Philadelphia Water Department staff and others within the city government who have a stake in riverfront planning. - Educate residents about the campaign and engage them in various activities. - Represent PennFuture and the riverfront coalition in the media. - Create and disseminate materials such as maps, brochures, reports and other supporting documents. - Provide assistance on general Next Great City campaign, such as contributing to website and newsletter and organizing meetings. - Generate support for PennFuture’s policy campaigns in the Philadelphia area, and conduct other outreach tasks including membership development and organizing special events. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of the region and be positioned to network easily within key constituencies identified (riverfront neighborhoods, recreational groups, and developers specifically). Familiarity with riverfront issues such as buffers, recreational trail development, and ecological restoration is desired. Prior experience and demonstrable ability for public speaking, presentations and community organizing required. Proficiency with basic computer skills including word processing, e-mail, and Internet applications required. The successful candidate must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks at once. Specifications: Funding for this position is only guaranteed for 18-months, however an extension of this source as well the acquisition of other funding is probable. Evening and weekend hours are occasionally required. Competitive salary and benefits including health, life and disability insurance and generous vacation is included. PennFuture is an equal opportunity employer. To apply: Send cover letter, resume, two writing samples and a list of at least three references by January 16, 2008 to Christine Knapp, Director of Outreach at knapp@pennfuture.org. HEALTH MATTERS Girl Scouts sponsor conference on healthy lifestyles Girls from across Eastern Pennsylvania will be energized and inspired to dream, set and achieve their goals at the Young Women’s Conference: Voice of the Future/A Healthier You, sponsored by the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and Independence Blue Cross on January 10th. The conference, open to all girls in ages 13 to 18, even if they are not Girl Scouts, and their parents, will allow girls to discover the range of possibilities available to them in the areas of business, leadership, fitness, fun, well-being, and Girl Scouting. The event has even been designed by a planning board comprised of older Girl Scouts just for their peers. Independence Blue Cross will offer an International Healthy Lifestyles program, a fun-filled interactive workshop where girls will learn about nutrition and physical activity from a global perspective. Other organizations and businesses including Main Line Models and A Multicultural Youth eXchange (MYX ), a nonprofit organization working to increase tolerance among young people, will hold workshops on topics such as yoga, fashion, and science. The conference will take place Saturday, January 10th from 9am-4pm at Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School, 201 Germantown Pike in Plymouth Meeting. The program fee is $15 and includes lunch, a patch, door prizes and gift bags. To register, go to: http://www.gsep.org/ --------- SW Philly Community Health Day PlannedExplorers Sans Frontières, United Concordia, Trader Joe’s, LA Fitness and AfriPRO will hold a Community Day Health Fair on January 17th in Southwest Philadelphia. The event will feature a host of free services including health screenings and education; social and nutritional services; dental screenings and education; nutritional food items and fitness assessments. Children can enter a drawing contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Free activities and cultural performances representing, Arabic, Irish, and Indian dancing, calligraphy and henna artistry, face painting and more will also take place. The health fair will be held from 9-2pm in Southwest Philadelphia at the St. Francis de Sales Parish, 47th Street and Springfield Avenue.. Advance registration is appreciated. To become a sponsor, call 215-219-9588 or go here: http://www.explorerssf.org/events.php -------- OLDER ADULT and SENIORS HEALTHY STRETCH Personal Trainer Stephanie G. Will host classes for older adults and seniors EVERY WEDNESDAY ~ 10am - 11am. FREE screening and educational information No matter how old you are, exercise can improve your quality
of life and you don't have to spend a lot of time doing it to see and
feel improvements. Older adults and seniors need to engage in
cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises to stay healthy and maintain as much strength and functionality as possible. Location: Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church 5620 Wyalusing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 Time: 10am - 11am
EVERY WEDNESDAY FREE screening and educational information. Questions please call the church at: 215-747-2600 Cost: $3.00 Contact: Raveena Media Group 267-386-8204 ext. 2 or
raveenamediagroup@gmail.com GREEN PIECE The 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards The 2009 Philadelphia Sustainability Awards are now open for nominations! This year, Philly.com's Green section will profile the winners. All nominations due Friday, January 9, 2009. http://www.philadelphiasustainabilityawards.org/ Khiet Luong Pennsylvania Environmental Council EAC Program Interim Director 123 Chestnut Street, Suite 401 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Phone: (215) 592.7020 x107 Fax: (215) 592.7026 Website: www.pecpa.org Email: kluong@pecpa.org --------------- For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs
Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news ---------- GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION It is with great pleasure that The Merchants Fund announces the availability of $500,000 for ReStore Retail Incentive Grants. TMF will present a request for proposals on January 7th, 2009 at 2:00 pm at the Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street. * Grants must have at least two primary partners: a community not-for-profit who will act as the grant and project manager and a future or current retail business owner. New ventures and existing businesses are welcome to apply. * The goal is to upgrade or establish high quality retail in the neighborhoods of Philadelphia. Identified businesses should fulfill neighborhood development plans. Businesses must be located adjacent to or on a commercial corridor. * It is anticipated that 10 grants of $50,000 each will be made. Grants will pay for capital improvements necessary to fit out a retail space for the identified business. Requests for operating or working capital will not be considered. Grants will be very competitive and are last dollar funds. Partners will have to demonstrate the ability to fund the entire project from start to finish including the Incentive Grant. Timeline: * RFP presentation January 7th * Proposals Due On Friday, February 27th * Decisions within two to three weeks based on response volume Incentive Grants are being administered separately from TMF grants. Application and requirements and will be made available before January 7th. TMF may chose to co-grant or not, based on the qualifications of the merchant and the business. The next TMF grant deadline will be Monday, February 2, 2009. Stay tuned for web updates and a detailed email. At least one key partner is encouraged to attend the RFP session. We will be taking attendance. Many thanks to the Center for Architecture, The AIA Book Store and The Philadelphia Design Collaborative for letting use their new space. If you have not already visited the new site you will be delighted to explore this great new location. The Merchants Fund is making this new program available through funding from the City of Philadelphia Commerce Department. Patricia For the Merchants Fund Young ladies living in Philadelphia, in grades 9-12, from a
single parent home. The Ellis Trust still has a large pot of money to spend on young ladies in grades 9 - 12. They can give up to $6,500 per student, per year towards educational assistance. They give money for: * special school supplies such as graphing calculators, lab equipment, books, etc. * tutoring (must be recommended by counselor) * college visits- group and individual * sports equipment and team participation fees * music, dance, theater and art lessons * college courses * after-school programs * $100 toward senior dues * college application fees * ACT/SAT's and transcript fees * CSS Profile for financial aid * TOEFL and transcript fees This is also a great opportunity for young ladies who may have wanted to participate in a summer program, but didn't have the funds to do it. If you know of anyone who may be interested please help them complete the application at http://www.wwscholars.org/ellis/ Bernard A.Daniels BMT/CHR 215-597-2354----------- Christopher Columbus Awards: Innovation Generation Christopher Columbus Awards: Innovation Generation The Christopher Columbus Awards Program combines science and technology with community problem solving. Students work in teams with the help of an adult coach to identify an issue they care about and, using science and technology, work with experts, conduct research, and put their ideas to the test to develop an innovative solution. Maximum award: a $25,000 Columbus Foundation Community Grant and an all-expense-paid trip to Walt Disney World to attend the program’s National Championship Week, plus a $200 development grant to further refine their idea, and a $2,000 U.S. Savings Bond for each team member. Eligibility: middle-school-age (sixth, seventh, and eighth grade) children; teams do not need to be affiliated with a school to enter. Deadline: February 9, 2009. http://www.christophercolumbusawards.com/ --------- Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership Grants NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership Grants Programs Deadline: February 1, 2009; June 1, 2009; and October 15, 2009 The NEA Foundation (http://www.neafoundation.org/) supports a variety of efforts by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to improve student learning in public schools, colleges, and universities across the United States. The foundation is accepting applications for the following grant programs: The Learning & Leadership Grants program provides opportunities for teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional growth. Grants to individuals fund participation in professional development experiences such as summer institutes and action research. Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, and mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. The Student Achievement Grants program provides grants of $5,000 each to improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors, advanced placement, and other challenging curricula are particularly encouraged. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies, equipment, transportation, software, and scholars-in-residence. Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12, public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Visit the NEA Foundation Web site for complete grant program information. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016125/neafdn For additional RFPs in Education, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml ------------------ Sustainable video competition JustDoOne.org Invites Sustainable Living Ideas Deadline: March 1, 2009 JustDoOne.org (http://www.justdoone.org/), an online community for sustainable living, has issued a global call for personal green solutions. The Just Do One organization invites ideas for more sustainable living summarized in short YouTube-style videos. The organization will share the entries online, and the best video entry, as judged by an expert panel, will win $5,000. Video entries may be up to three minutes in length. Entries will be accepted from January 1 to March 1, 2009. Winners will be announced April 1, 2009, in time for media coverage leading up to Earth Day. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016128/videocontest For additional RFPs in Environment, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_environment.jhtml --------- Quality of Life Grant Through the Quality of Life Grant program, families that care
for children and adults with autism and other special needs
may receive funding to offset their enormous financial
burdens. These grants provide families with stipends that may
be used for a wide variety of supports related to their family
member. To apply for funds http://www.neighborheart.org/grants.asp ----------------- The Ron Brown Scholars Program Seeks African-American high school info@ronbrown.org; ---------------------- SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS The House Of Umoja chose eight people to exemplify Kwanzaa’s Nguza Saba (Seven Principles) President Elect Barack Obama - Umoja (Unity) To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and race.
World Champion Philadelphia Phillies players Jimmy Rollins & Ryan Howard - Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for ourselves and speak for ourselves. Queen Mother Falaka Fattah (Belated Happy Birthday from The Coalition, Inc.) - Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility) To build and maintain our community together and make our brother's and sister's problems our problems and to solve them together. George Beach - Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics) To build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit from them together. State Senator Vincent Hughes - Nia (Purpose) To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Will Smith, Jr Kuumba (Creativity) To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than we inherited it. Rev. Dr. William A. Shaw Imani (Faith) To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers, our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. ARTS FOR AWARENESS **** “Poetry & Praise Series” **** ***Calling All Poets, Singers, Comedians, & Musicians*** OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC The Place to be is WESLEY A.M.E ZION CHURCH – 1500 Lombard Street, Phila., PA 19146 Rev. Dr. Paul S. Hoggard, Pastor ***Live Musical Band- “MTM” Many Thoughts of Music*** SATURDAY – 01/03/2009 FROM – 5pm to 9pm $10.00 Donation $5.00 Donation for Performing Poets/Singers HOSTED BY: “CRUCIAL”- Also Host of Panoramic Poetry, Sponsored by October Gallery http://www.myspace.com/CrucialPoet Also Featuring: Poetry By: “SHYSTER” Gospel Singers – THE BROWN SISTERS Vocalist – Angela Davis Wesley A.M.E Zion Church – “Jubilee Singers”along with Charles Newkirk DINNERS SOLD BY: Brenda’s Soul Food Café ------------ Community Of Compassion CDC
62nd Street and Cedar Avenue Presents Arts & Crafts like you’ve never seen it! Stampin’ up Craft Workshop
Hosted by Monica Williams
The workshop includes: · Creating Handbags, Jewelry · Embroidery · Greeting Cards for family & friends · The use of various stamping techniques that will
challenge your creative side Invite your neighbors, family and friends
To sign up for these sessions Contact Monica at 302.373.2813 Bro. Brahin Ahmaddiya 215.514.5535 ------------------- “Panoramic Poetry” is EVERY 2nd & 3rd Friday of the Month
YOU MUST request to read, it is a Feature ONLY List Poetry Set Where: “OCTOBER GALLERY” – 701 Market Street Bldg., on
the 3rd Floor. “Ross Dept. Store” on Market St. Level. Mellon
Center Bldg. This is Cheyney University’s Center City Campus.
Room # 319... Please enter from Market Street or 8th Street
Side entrance. When: Every 2nd and 3rd Friday What: “PANORAMIC POETRY” - POETS doing their thing – LYRICAL SPIRITS
getting down. www.arttvnetwork.com {To view Previous Performances} PanoramicPoetry@OctoberGallery.com
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1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists $5.00 cover COMING UP CIP Senior Center Hosts Obama Inaugural Event It’s going to be crowded in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, January 20th when the nation celebrates the inauguration of President-Elect Barack Obama and Vice President-Elect Joe Biden, but you don’t have to fight those crowds – you can experience this historic event at Germantown’s Center in the Park, 5858 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia. CIP will show the festivities on a big screen TV as Barack Obama takes the oath of office as the 44th President of the United States of America. Be a part of the historic moment. Have your photo taken with the President as you pose with the center’s life sized Barack Obama cutout; play Obama trivia; share the occasion with CIP’s older adult members and hear stories of other historic moments through which they have lived; and talk about the impact that the President-elect’s powerful message of change and hope for the future which his election has inspired. Activities begin 11am on Tuesday, January 20th in Center in the Park’s Auditorium. Light refreshments will be provided. The Inaugural Event is free. Space is limited, so participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 215-848-7722. Center in the Park is a community center that promotes positive aging and fosters community connections for older adults (55+) in Northwest Philadelphia, whose voices are critical instruments in shaping its activities and direction. CIP is accredited by the National Institute of Senior Centers, a unit of the National Council on Aging, as a provider of excellent programs, activities and services for its active membership of more than 5,000 and its 1,000 homebound clients. For more information, visit the Center’s website: http://www.centerinthepark.org/ --------- The Enterprise Center and the Retail Resource Network Present: An Accounting Workshop for Retailers Wednesday, January 14, 2009 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ The Enterprise Center (4548 Market Street)
Learn how using accounting software such as QuickBooks enables business owners to be more efficient, productive, and accurate! We will setup sample accounts and walk through typical transaction to generate financial reports including Income Statements, Balance Sheets, and Accounts Receivable Aging. In this workshop you will learn how QuickBooks offers these advantages: * Easily and quickly create professional reports for management use and tax preparation purposes. * Ability to print checks, track sales, sales tax, and customer payments. * Download bank and credit card transactions directly into the software. * Automatically populate and print 1099s for independent contractors. * Enable your accountant to review and make changes electronically. Also, have a chance to receive: * A free trial of QuickBooks software. * Discounted one-on-one advising sessions on tax preparation and bookkeeping with professionals. The Workshop will be led by Cory Ng, a licensed and certified public accountant, Principal and founder of CRNG LLC a professional services firm specializing in accounting, tax, and consulting services for small businesses, non-profits, and individuals. Space is limited to 20 people so register today! Download the Faxable Flyer Or Register Online. Join an Inspiring New Faith-Based Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence We invite Philadelphia area faith communities and community organizations to come together on January 17, 2009 and be part of the power of faith in action! HEEDING GOD's CALL - A GATHERING ON PEACE Join with other Philadelphia area faith communities in a day of prayer, education and ACTION as we: Gather in houses of worship to pray and learn together Come together to raise our hearts and voices in worship and song Put our faith into ACTION in a public march and rally WHAT, WHEN, WHERE: 9:00 AM Programs for adults, youth and children. Prayer, workshops, presentations, dialogue, art and more! Multiple houses of worship in the Philadelphia area (listed on back). Go to www.peacegathering2009.org to reserve a seat and a lunch (free of charge) at one of these 9 locations in the Philadelphia area. 1:30 PM Interfaith prayer service at Holy Ghost Church (The Met) at Broad & Poplar. Multigenerational program featuring Dr. Vincent Harding, local clergy, youth performance, praise & worship team. Children’s program featuring Charlotte Blake Alston. 2:45 PM March and rally in front of a local gun store notorious for selling handguns used to threaten, wound, maim and kill. March begins at Broad & Poplar. Rally at 9th & Spring Garden at approximately 3:30 PM. Together we’ll call for retailers of firearms to adopt a sensible Code of Conduct to dramatically reduce the illegal trafficking of handguns. This is the same code that has been adopted by Wal-Mart, America’s top gun seller. We’ve Got Work To Do! Won’t you join us? For more information email or call: saturday@peacegathering2009.org 267-519-5302 Partner Faith Communities Host Programs, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm HOST: Church of the Advocate, 18th & Diamond, Phila 19121 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: St. David Episcopal Church (Wayne); St. Christopher Episcopal (Gladwyn); Christ Church Episcopal HOST: Cookman United Methodist Church, 12th & Lehigh, Phila 19132 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: St. Luke’s UMC (Bryn Mawr); Narberth Havurah; Drexel Hill UMC; Hope UMC (Havertown) HOST: Chester Student Center, 733 W. Ninth St., Chester 19013 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: Swarthmore Presbyterian; Chester Eastside Ministries; TM Thomas Presbyterian (Chester); Providence Friends Meeting, Grace Community UMC (Chester), First Baptist Church (Chester) HOST: Arch Street United Methodist Church, 55 N. Broad Street, Phila 19107 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: Frazer Mennonite Church; Philadelphia Praise Center; White Rock Baptist Church HOST: Arch Street Friends Meeting, 4th & Arch Street, Phila 19106 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: St. Augustine Catholic Church; Rita of Cascia Parish HOST: Tabernacle United Church, 3700 Chestnut Street, Phila 19104 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: Millcreek Baptist Church HOST: Mishkan Shalom Synagogue, 4101 Freeland Ave, Phila 19128 PARTNER FATIH COMMUNITIES: West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship; Wayland Temple Baptist Church HOST: Green Street Friends Meeting, 45 W. Schoolhouse Lane, Phila 19144 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: Janes Memorial UMC; St. Vincent Catholic Church; Masjid Muhammad, NW Interfaith Movement; Germantown Mennonite, Gladwyne Presbyterian HOST: Noville Memorial Church of God in Christ, 800 West Somerset, Phila 19133 PARTNER FAITH COMMUNITIES: Bryn Mawr Presbyterian; Abington Friends Meeting Sensing the leading of the Spirit, a joint effort of the Church of the Advocate, the Church of the Brethren, Cookman United Methodist Church, Mennonite Church USA, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (Quakers), and more than 30 local faith communities. ---------------- Inventing the Future, Designing Our Tomorrow, Today! - Pt. 2 "Rebuilding Communities from the Inside Out" Community Building & Networking Mini-Conference & Vendors Fair #1 Saturday, January 17 - 11am until 3pm Trenton Makes/Conduit Club/Planet Havana 439 South Broad Street Trenton NJ SPONSORED BY URBAN WORD LLC FREE ADMISSION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC Donations welcome & encouraged ($5, $10, or $15 only) Print this flyer & mail: Attn: Inventing the Future, Pt. 2 We Are BOOST, P. O. Box 104, Bordentown NJ 08505 Vending fees: for-profit-$50 & nonprofit-$25 Call (206) 202-2883 for vendor inquiries or email info@weareboost.org (limited to 20 vendors) Keynote Presenter: Dr. Renee Walker, Coordinator Project Inside Featuring presentations by: Amini K. Sababu - Positive Black Images CONNECT Harold Fleming - Trenton Society of Friends Amy Iseneker - Horticulture Dept. of MCC Collecge RJ Harper - Garfield Avenue Chromium 6 Coalition, Jersey City & Documentary Film Maker Professor Alvyn Haywood - MCC College and Moderator Sa Mut Angela Scott - Magical Mother Women's Coaching & Empowerment Services Trisha Mandes - Philly Eco-Kids and the Food Trust Lydia Chambers - Back2Tap Yvonne Haughton - For My Daughter Library, Philadelphia (Village Vow Library & Learning Center, Trenton) Patricia Harvey - Complimentary Education Consultant Caroline Mitchell - YWCA Racial Justice Institute Tim Razzaq - CEO & Founder, We Are BOOST Roland Pott - Managing Member, Urban Word LLC & Trenton Makes LLC Please RSVP to attend by emailing cure@weareboost.org, calling (206) 202-2883. Vendors, email info@weareboost.org -------- 14th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of
Service Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware January 19th 2009 "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" -Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. NO ONE SHOULD BE IN NEED THIS WINTER. YOU CAN HELP! Last year 60,000 people of all backgrounds and ages embraced Dr. King's legacy by turning community concerns into citizen action. The Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service is starting a new initiative for those in need this winter. There are a variety of ways to make a difference. One easy way that you can get involved is to host a collection drive or donate items to help those in need. We are collecting the following items this winter: Blankets Canned Goods Coats In Good Condition Toiletries Group and individual donations can be delivered to one of the following drop off locations. Drop Off Locations: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 December 1, 2008 - January 16, 2009 Temple University's Mitten Hall 1913 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19122 (Located at N. Broad Street and Berks Mall) January 10, 2009 - January 14, 2009 Temple University's Liacouras Center 1776 North Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19122 January 19, 2009 Click here to download the donation drive registration form. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Kelleigh Parker, at 215.665.2595 or via email at kparker@globalcitizen.us.com. With your support we can help communities in need this winter ---------- Free Weatherization Training For Nonprofits on MLK Day Winter is here and heating costs are an issue for many individuals and families, especially those on a fixed income. However, by weatherizing a home and reducing the use of heat, homeowners and apartment dwellers can save 5% - 20% in energy costs! The Energy Coordinating Agency will join with Global Citizen and the Martin Luther King Day of Service to provide free weatherization trainings for staff of nonprofit organizations on January 19th at Temple’s Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia. The training will take place from 8:30-10:15am. and a second session has been added from 10:30-11:30am. Agency representatives will be able to take what they learn about keeping a home warm this winter and share it with their clients. No experience is required to participate. Participants will be trained on basic weatherization techniques and conservation applications. Weatherization activities will include installing weather stripping, plastic over windows, and caulking around windows and doors. A limited number of window insulation kits and blankets will be provided to each agency
after the training. To pre-register or for more information email Kelleigh Parker kparker@globalcitizen.us.com or call 215-665-2595. ----------
A Conversation
with Danny Glover Wednesday, January 21st, 2009 The 9th Annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture in Social Justice Inaugurated in 2002, the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lecture in Social Justice is an annual event which highlights an individual or scholar of African descent, who has committed themselves to social justice. Actor, producer and humanitarian Danny Glover has been a commanding presence on screen, stage and television for more than 25 years. In 2005, Glover co-founded Louverture Films dedicated to the development and production of films of historical relevance, social purpose, commercial value and artistic integrity. He has also gained respect for his wide-reaching community activism and philanthropic efforts, with a particular emphasis on advocacy for economic justice, and access to health care and education programs in the United States and Africa. Glover served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Development Program from 1998-2004, focusing on issues of poverty, disease, and economic development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. He is currently a UNICEF Ambassador. 5:30 p.m. Zellerbach Theater Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 3680 Walnut Street FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Tickets are required for entrance. Tickets are available beginning January 6, 2009 at the Annenberg Center for Performing Arts Box Office, 3680 Walnut Street or via phone at 215-898-3900. Tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Seating is general admission and limited. For more information, please contact the Center for Africana Studies at africana@sas.upenn.edu or 215-898-4965. Center for Africana Studies University of Pennsylvania Suite 331A 3401 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6228 215-898-4965 (voice) 215-573-2052 (fax) ------------ 5th Annual Leadership Success Conference and Seminar at Sea Relax and unwind while enjoying new destinations in the
company of old and new friends. Attend workshops especially
designed to meet your needs and interests. --------- COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Free Computer Lab WorkshopsIn our workshops, adults and teens will learn to use the mouse and keyboard like a pro. You can create a free email account, practice searching the web for the information or recreation, fill out online job applications, and receive practical advice from a live instructor. Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library 125 So. 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA 215.685.7420 For more information, visit our website at www.freelibrary.org ----------- Free Online Computer InstructionSee ‘Archives’ at www.Ustream.tv/channel/cbm-tv Free Computers For Schools A HAND UP! IT’S HERE!! Our new group A HAND UP! Is now open, please go to: http://groups.google.com/group/a-hand-up In response to the needs of many grassroots organizations for the basic tools needed to implement their ideas and projects, The Coalition, Inc. members have come together to establish a network to facilitate the distribution/re-distribution of unwanted, unneeded, surplus and even repairable items for recycling. · If you have office supplies, electronics, office furniture, you are updating, or no longer use, free up that space by offering them to someone who can get good use from it. · If you have office space you do not have an immediate use for, offer it to home-based organizations for a few hours a week as a meeting place. · If you have special skills such as grant/proposal writing, website design/maintenance, or computer skills, please share and educate others. · If your organization offers aid to the less fortunate such as meals, clothing, resume' writing, job search, SAT/LSAT coaching, GED classes, scholarship help etc., share it here: To join The Coalition go to: www.TheCoalitionInc.org and download a copy of the Pledge of Commitment and return it to us the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Those in need of particular equipment, furnishings or supplies are encouraged to join to this group (a-hand-up@googlegroups.com) to inquire if others are able to assist. Any group or individual may make donations, but individuals who wish to request donations must do so through a member organization. Organizations are encouraged to post notices of ongoing or special community service programs that are open to the public i.e. Food Banks; seasonal clothing/toys; fuel programs, etc. To post: a-hand-up@googlegroups.com You may also offer or make requests anonymously through the group moderators who will arrange pick up/delivery via a third party. If you wish to assist others by making transportation available for pickups or deliveries, please let a group moderator know. To join: A Hand Up! ----------------------------- Remember to support The Coalition, Inc.’s on-air personalities… NEW TIME! Straight Up WORD with Dr. John Elliott Churchville, Senior Pastor of
The Liberation Fellowship Church of Jesus, on WNWR 1540 AM, Sundays at 9:30am.
Dr. Churchville will explore the Holy Scriptures verse by verse for your spiritual and
practical edification, and “...liberation of the oppressed, and social justice for the poor.” WELCOME BACK! Civil Alert World with Brother Sabir Bey Saturdays 5:30pm to
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