presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 16 January 2009 |
Volume 3, Number
18 |
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 … 05 Employment and Training Opportunities …
13 Health Matters …17 Green Piece … 18 Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 19 SpotLight … 23 Arts for Awareness … 24 Coming Up …25 Computers and Technology … 25 A Hand Up … 26 On The Airways … 27 Page 02 If this publication is being forwarded to
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The Coalition, Inc. is featured on the
internationally acclaimed site Eight Cities
Map which is read in more than 0ne
hundred fifty-five countries! Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. JOIN THE COALITION, INC.! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 04 In the homes of poor people
you'll find a big TV. In the homes
of wealthy people you'll find a
big library. Jim Rohn JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a copy of
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 05 Lord, when I am wrong, make me willing to
change; when I am right; make me easy to
live with. So strengthen me that the power
of my example will far exceed the authority
on my rank… Pamela H. Peters Page 06 Volunteers are still needed to
help organize the first
INTER-FAITH COMMUNITY Page 07 Leadership is not wielding authority – it’s
empowering people… Becky Brodin JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a copy of
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 A frog expert from the aquarium gave a talk
to a third grade class. “It’s easy to tell the
male frogs from the female frogs,” she said.
When you feed them, the male frogs will only
eat female flies, and the female frogs will
only eat male flies.” “But how do you know which flies are male
and which are female?” asked a boy sitting
at the back of the class. “How am I supposed to know?’ replied the
speaker, “I’m a frog expert.” Submit your own humor, and let our readers
know how funny you can be. We definitely
need the help. ; ) (Rated ‘G’ Only) JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a copy of
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 09 How could man rejoice in victory and delight
in the slaughter of men? 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 10 Two women were out hiking when a bear
starts following them. They climb a tree, but
the bear starts climbing the tree after them.
The first woman gets her sneakers out of her
backpack and puts them on. The second
woman says, “What are you doing?” The first woman says, “I figure when the
bear gets close to us, we’ll jump down and
make a run for it.” The second woman says, “Are you crazy?
You can’t outrun a bear.” The first woman says, “I don’t have to
outrun the bear... I only have to outrun
you!” 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 Time may be a great healer, but it's a lousy
beautician. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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the Pledge of Commitment and return it to
usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 12 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 13 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com The Raw Family Newsletter page 14 a failure is only a failure when you fail to
learn. -Jeremy Chatfield 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 JOIN THE COALITION! To join The Coalition, Inc. go
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the Pledge of Commitment and return it to
usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 A fisherman returned to shore with a giant
marlin that was bigger than he was. On the
way to the cleaning shed, he ran into a
second fisher, who had a string of really
small fish. The second fisherman looked at
the marlin, turned to the first fisherman, and
said, “Only caught one, huh?” 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
to:TheCoalitionInc.organd download a copy of
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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 copy of
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 19 Any book that helps a child to form a habit
of reading, to make reading one of his deep
and continuing needs, is good for him.
Maya Angelou Page 20 The w0rld scientific community gathered
for their annual conference. One of the
topics of the was “God... do we still need
him?” After a truly brief discussion, they
decided that it was time to assume their
destiny, and a committee was appointed to
give God the bad news. Upon obtaining an audience, they
explained that through research and
technology, they were able to do anything
he could and were no longer in need of his
services. God calmly asked; if they could
duplicate his greatest achievement, create
a man. Confidently, they said, with modern
DNA technique, they could create any man
they wished. God replied, “No, let’s do this
the old-fashioned way, the way I originally
did it.” Without hesitation, the scientists took out
a test tube and bent down to scoop up some
dirt. To which God replied, “Get your own
dirt!” Page 21 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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the Pledge of Commitment and return it to
usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 22 If you laid all of the lawyers in the world,
end-to-end, on the equator -- It would be a
good idea to just leave them there. 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 23 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, 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 Some people change jobs, mates, and
friends, but never think of changing
themselves… 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 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 I had a linguistics professor who said that it's
man's ability to use language that makes
him the dominant species on the planet.
That may be. But I think there's one other
thing that separates us from animals. We
aren't afraid of vacuum cleaners. Jeff
Stilson page 27 Word Of The Week plenipotentiary\plen-uh-puh-TEN-shee-air-ee;
-shuh-ree\, Containing or conferring full power;
invested with full power; as, "plenipotentiary
license; plenipotentiary ministers." A person
invested with full power to transact any
business; especially, an ambassador or
diplomatic agent with full power to negotiate a
treaty or to transact other business. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Queen Mother Falaka Fattah reports that Brother David Fattah is home recuperating from his surgery and doing well. He wants to express his appreciation for all the cards, calls, visits and concern during his ordeal. Coalition members are looking forward to Brother David’s return. The next meeting for the annual Week of Peace will be held February 12th 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. "It is probably not love that makes the world go around, but
rather those mutually supportive alliances through which
partners recognize their dependence on each other for the
achievement of shared and private goals." Fred A. Allen FOR OUR CHILDREN
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. Kids Safe Neighborhoods Open House January 29, 2009 4pm to 7pm 2221 N. Broad St. Suite 202 Philadelphia, PA 19132 1. In collaboration with PA Insurance Department, partners will assist IDAAY
identify/enroll eligible children and youth into Pennsylvania’s Children’s Health
Insurance Program (CHIP). Thousands of African American children and youth
are eligible for CHIP but are not enrolled. In Pennsylvania (in particular,
Philadelphia), there is no reason for any child to go without health insurance
coverage. CHIP covers all PA kids. Most eligible families qualify for free CHIP,
while others can enroll at a very low cost. 2. In collaboration with Philadelphia Fire Department, partners will assist
IDAAY identify homes in which young persons reside without smoke alarms
and carbon monoxide detectors. According to Philadelphia Fire Department
statistics for 2005, of the fifty-two (52) fire deaths, twenty-nine (29) deaths
occurred in twenty-four (24) properties that did not have smoke alarms or had
alarms with dead or missing batteries. This Initiative will assist similar homes
by equipping them with adequate smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Please join us in launching our Kids Safe Neighborhoods
initiative at our new administrative office. We can all be Kids
Champions by actively spreading the word in our community
about the importance of quality health care and reliable fire
prevention for a deserving segment of our population. Phone: 215-235-9110 Facsimile: 215-235-9128 ------------ In the Studio, RECORDED LIVE on Tuesday, January 20th and 27th, 2009 from 3:30-5:30 pm at Parkway Central Library 1901 Vine St. Philadelphia, PA 19103 TEENS! We want musicians, rappers, singers, songwriters, and beat-makers. Make beats. Write songs. Record songs. This FREE event is for Philadelphia High School Students. For more information call Aurora Sanchez @ 215.686.5415 215.686.3628 (f) ----------- Music/Acting/Dance after-school Programfor 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
Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com, www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… Where will you be on Inauguration day? Work? School? Don't worry. Come after work. Join Art Sanctuary, in collaboration with the African American Museum in Philadelphia 701 Arch Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 for a very special Inauguration Watch Party on Tuesday, January 20, from 6:00pm-9:00pm. Come watch the re-broadcast of Barack Obama's historic Inauguration on a wide screen. This event will feature Curtis Institute's soprano Allison Sanders and jazz guitarist David P. Stevens. Each attendee will receive a copy of one of President Obama's books. A unique after-work celebration, hosted by State Senator Anthony Williams, watch the taped Inauguration of President Barack Obama on a big screen with a great group of Art Sanctuary friends. Food, drinks and live music! Our special Celebration of Black Writing gift bag includes a copy of the new president's autobiography and other gifts. Yes, we did! Admission: $40.00 For more information: 215.232.4485 or www.artsanctuary.org. Community Partners: The Philadelphia Tribune and WHYY. ------------ 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/ --------- 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. 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 on a first-come, first-served basis. Student Only Seating remaining! 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) ------------ EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Wanted: Savvy Project Manager
We have an immediate opening for a knowledgeable, motivated Project Manager to take StormwaterPA to the next level. If you're up on water quality issues, into Web 2.0, and skilled at creating broad based partnerships that lead to results, this just might be the ideal opportunity for you. Description: The Project Manager will oversee the implementation and evaluation of the StormwaterPA communications initiative to ensure that the program achieves its stated goals. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate, who will exhibit a combination of subject knowledge, creativity, outreach ability, and new media experience. Key duties include: working with the project team to research, plan, and develop video case studies, conference presentations, interactive web components, press releases, and other outreach tools; collaborating with ally organizations to ensure these and related tools developed by others are reaching the intended audiences, being utilized, and making the desired impact; identifying and acting upon new opportunities to broaden audience reach through partnerships, media relations, social networking, and other methods; maintaining regular communication with growing stakeholder base through participation in local and regional networks, creation and dissemination of monthly e-newsletter, facilitation of group meetings, development of content sharing arrangements, and other means; coordinating website management, maintenance, and marketing including developing and updating content, working with design and programming team, managing link-building and search engine optimization programs, etc. assisting in the preparation of a long term sustainability plan for the initiative. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a B.S. degree in and possess an in-depth knowledge of natural resource management, land use planning, water resource protection, and community development issues, as well as s a solid understanding of Pennsylvania's water policies and how stormwater management fits in to the Commonwealth's regulatory landscape. A minimum of two years practical work experience in the environmental field and a demonstrated ability to work across a broad array of stakeholder groups (including environmental organizations, local and state governments, conservation districts, utilities, corporations, professional associations, and funding agencies) is essential, as are exceptional oral and written communication skills. Experience with the web site development process and a keen interest in utilizing Web
2.0 and other emerging technology-based tools to engage and create on-the-ground
change is critical to the candidate's success. Environmental, social justice, and community
change focused blogging and social networking experience is a definite plus, as is
experience maintaining web sites through programs such as Dreamweaver, WSFTP,
and/or a content management system. Design skills are not essential, but will be an asset. This is a 12-month contract position, with annual extension contingent on performance and availability of funding. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The position requires regular travel throughout southeastern Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay watershed, with likely expansion into other parts of the Commonwealth. Telecommuting and flex scheduling are serious possibilities for the self-motivated, independent worker. To Apply: Send an application letter stating qualifications, experience, and why you are the right person for the job, along with resume, salary requirements, names and contact information for three references, and pertinent web links or attachments to Brie Knight, Director of Operations, at bknight@greentreks.org . Please use the following subject line: Project Manager, StormwaterPA. Applications received before December 31, 2008 will be given preference, however, the position will remain open until filled. Please, no telephone calls. We will be in touch. ---------------- Nursing Program/free tuition If you know of anyone between 18-28 years old, interested in the Nursing field, University of the District of Columbia (UDC) is offering FREE tuition, FREE books, a $250 monthly stipend, and guaranteed job placement as a nurse at Providence Hospital upon graduation (it's a 3 year program) with a starting salary of $40,000. The program is recruiting new students now!! Please contact Ms. Beshon Smith (202) 266-5481 or email Bsmith@urbanalliance.org SHARE WITH SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN! Janice Curington Assistant Dean for Multicultural Affairs and Advising E-mail: jcuring@sas.upenn.edu Phone: (215) 898-6341 FAX: (215) 573-2023 College of Arts and Sciences University of Pennsylvania 120 Cohen Hall 249 South 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6304 ----------- 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 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 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 Win $5,000! Sustainable video competition
JustDoOne.org Invites Sustainable Living Ideas Deadline: March 1, 2009 JustDoOne.org 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 --------- 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. * 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 ------------------ 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 ----------------- SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS Citizens for Pennsylvania’s Future (PennFuture) is a statewide public interest membership organization working to create a just future where nature, communities and the economy thrive. PennFuture has offices in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, West Chester and Wilkes-Barre and a staff that includes attorneys, media professionals, government relations experts, outreach professionals and administrative support. PennFuture operates the following programs: Global Warming, PennFuture’s Center for Energy, Enterprise and the Environment, Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Air, Smart Growth, and Legal Protection of Public Health and the Environment. We conduct issue campaigns, mobilize our members, network with local, state, regional and national environmental organizations, conduct policy analysis and advocacy, and provide legal services to our members and conservation, sportsmen’s and environmental groups. PennFuture is Pennsylvania’s most professional, effective environmental organization with a proven track record of important accomplishments. We strongly believe that every environmental victory grows the economy. Learn more about PennFuture at www.pennfuture.org. For the past three years, PennFuture has been the convening organization behind the Next Great City initiative. The initiative is backed by a coalition of over 100 organizations in Philadelphia all supporting a 10-point, common sense and cost-effective environmental policy agenda. The project has resulted in many successes, such as the expansion of recycling, funding and restructuring of leadership for Fairmount Park, and the reallocation of the way storm water fees are collected. Among the initiative’s recommendations is for Philadelphia to create public riverfronts that will strengthen river neighborhoods, provide miles of trails, parks, boardwalks and wetland for residents and visitors to enjoy, improve water quality and attracts new development and other amenities. To learn more about the Next Great City campaign, visit www.nextgreatcity.org. Christine Knapp Director of Outreach
Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future (PennFuture) 1518 Walnut St, Suite 1100 Philadelphia PA 19102 P 215-545-9692 F 215-545-9637 ARTS FOR AWARENESS 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
------------- Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists $5.00 cover COMING UP 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
6:30pm on WNJC 1360 AM. Also listen in on WKDU 91.7 AM Friday, 12am to 3am Sister Phile Chionesu, organizer of the Million Woman March, Saturdays 10:30pm to 12am on Blog Talk Radio “Nu Day Resurrection and Liberation" Show www.blogtalkradio.com/empresschi Call in and give your thoughts, comments, opinions at 1-646-652-2232 or send an instant message tomwmsistahood@aol.com to chat on line. |
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