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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 13 February 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 21 |
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 … 08 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 11 Health Matters …20 Green Piece … 21 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 23 SpotLight … 30 Arts for Awareness … 31 Coming Up …32 Computers and Technology … 35 A Hand Up … 36 On The Airways … 38 Page 02 If this publication is being
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with courage, but one is
born with potential. Without
courage, we cannot
practice any other virtue
with consistency. We can't
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become silent about things that
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to help organize the first
INTER-FAITH
COMMUNITY Page 07 Tears will get you sympathy; sweat
will get you change. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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We definitely need the help. ; ) (Rated ‘G’ Only) Page 09 HOME TRAINING n. colloq.,
Africak American. 1. The education,
instruction, or discipline of a person
in accepted mores or values. 2.
Possessing behavior that is reflective
of proper rearing. 3. Correct
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destination. The doing is often more
important than the outcome."
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 21 There’s a lot of talk about
self-esteem these days. It seems
pretty basic to me. If you want to
feel proud of yourself, you’ve got to
do things you can be proud of.
…Oseola McCarty Page 22 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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…Kenyan proverb 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 A man is driving by an insane
asylum, when his wheel falls off his
car. Upon discovering that his lug
nuts have all come off, he curses
loudly and bemoans his bad fortune.
An inmate peering through the gate
calmly suggests that the man
remove one lug nut from each of the
remaining wheels until he can get to
an auto store to purchase some new
ones. The man, amazed, blurted out
“But I thought you were insane.” To
which the inmate replied, “I am
crazy, but I’m not stupid.” ...Redd
Foxx page 27 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 28 The cost of living's going up, and
the chance of livin's going down...
Flip Wilson page 29 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
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page33 Richard Pryor on his close
encounter with death... “Let me tell
you what really happened. Usually
when I go to bed, I have milk and
cookies. And One night I had some
low-fat milk and some pasteurized,
And I mixed them together. And I
dipped my cookie and (it) blew up.” page34 Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
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on the sun, but at least you’ll be off
the ground. …unknown page 38 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Word Of The Week brackish\BRAK-ish\, Somewhat
salty. Distasteful; unpalatable. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Although our initial intent was to have fewer sites for this year’s Week of Peace observation, it seems we will have more sites than last year’s number ten. We applaud those of you who have stepped up to offer your sites and participation in this annual event, which seems to have impacted the community positively. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, crime has been down during our events. All the credit goes to those local groups who put this thing together every year. There is still time if your group or organization wishes to be represented at one or more of the sites (to be listed in a future edition). Another autobiographical piece for Black History Month on page 13, check it out. Due to the length of some of the announcements, some will be detailed in our group The Coalition, Inc. Group as will be noted. Thank you for your continued support. 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. FOR OUR CHILDREN
Last Call for Applications for INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ECO-HERO AWARD!!! Deadline for 2009 Applications February 28, 2009 Do you know a young environmentalist aged 8-16 who deserves to be recognized with a cash prize??? A young person you know could be a 2009 Eco-Hero! Guidelines and Applications available at http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/index.html or by emailing awards@actionfornature.org Read about last year's winners at http://www.actionfornature.org/eco-hero/EcoHeroAwardsWinners2008.html International Young Eco-Heroes receive a cash prize of up to $500, a certificate, membership to Jane Goodall's Roots and Shoots Institute and an opportunity to attend the annual Bioneers environmental conference near San Francisco, California, USA. Applicants must be at least 8 years old and no more than 16 years old as of Feb. 28, 2009. Projects must concern environmental advocacy, environmental health, research or protection of the natural world. Projects must be current in the last year. Ongoing efforts that include an outreach or educational component are more likely to be recognized. Check our website for more details!!! Based in San Francisco, California, USA, Action For Nature is an environmental, educational and advocacy non-profit that encourages young people to take personal action to nurture and protect a healthy environment on which all life depends. To Donate, please visit http://www.actionfornature.org/donations.html THANK YOU! ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Teen Tuesdays Parkway Central Library Mütter Museum Trip – February 17 PARENTS PERMISSION REQUIRED. Check out medical oddities, skulls, old medical tools and more… One Film, Basquiat – February 24 PARENTS PERMISSION REQUIRED. 19 year old graffiti artist, Jean-Michel Basquiat took the New York art world by storm after being discovered by Andy Warhol and becoming a star. Basquiat struggles with friendship, love, and eventually loses his life to drugs. Video Game Day - March 3 Video Game Day features Wii, PlayStation 2 and GameCube. TEENS you can play Super Smash Bros. Melee, Guitar Hero, DDR and more!!! To join the Teen Advisory Committee or for more info about Teen Tuesdays, call or email me, Aurora Sanchez 215.686.5415 or sancheza@freelibrary.org
Teen Tuesdays Parkway Central Library 19th & Vine St 4th floor at 3:30
Aurora V. Sanchez Free Library of Philadelphia 1901 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.686.5415 (Teen Outreach and voicemail) 215.686.5372 (Teen Author Series) 215.686.3628 (f) ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Introducing the Official MWM "Lil Sistahs" Program A Powerful and Unique Sistahood for All Girls of African Descent Ages 7-18 Offering Sessions to Nurture, Protect, Guide, Support, and Raise Up the Spirit, Beauty, and Greatness of the "Mother of Civilization" (The Original Black Woman) and Her/Our Daughters Registration and Introduction Sessions will be taking place in Philly, New York, New Jersey, & Delaware during the months of February and March 2009 For more information e-mail: officialmwm@yahoo.com or tune into the "Nu Day Resurrection and Liberation" talk radio program each Saturday evening 10:30 PM-12 midnight EST www.bolgtalkradio.com/empresschi ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- FREE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR MINORITY YOUNG WOMEN AGES 13-17 Sign Up for the Young Women’s LeadershipAcademy Six Saturdays from April 4, 2009 through May 9, 2009 9 am– 12 pm Students will be exposed to: Ø Training on Proper Hygiene and Etiquette Ø Training on Maintaining Good Health and Developing a Positive Attitude Ø Career Awareness and Job Etiquette Training Ø Sex Education Ø Rites of Passage Program GET YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE BY GOING TO www.eltainc.org Application Deadline: February 27, 2009 FREE MEAL AND TOKENS PROVIDED For additional information please call 215-552-8720 City offers respite to parents of children with MH issues The Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health is offering a children’s respite program for parents who have a child or children ages 6-16 receiving mental health services and who need a Saturday afternoon, a full day or an overnight off. There are two programs to choose from. A Saturday afternoon respite program is offered at Boys and Girls Clubs in four different areas of the city from noon-5pm. All participants receive a free membership to the Boys and Girls Club. The Family Care Respite Program matches children with an appropriate foster family who will provide weekend respite services. The respite families are trained, licensed and have all state required child serving clearances. Children can stay a full day, overnight or for the weekend. Pre-registration is required for both programs. To request additional information and a registration form call 215-685-4734 or 215-685-4746 or 215-685-5502. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM In Philadelphia there are many latchkey children, children without role models, sedentary children, and Generation I (internet) children spending hours in front of a screen (TV and/or computer). ALL of these children have hidden or untapped talents and potential. The After School Program handout www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia on Cap4Kids
http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/after_school_programs_camps.html lists hundreds of activities to help children and teens realize their potentials
and at the same time decrease their risk taking behaviors. From Squash to Tennis,
Horse Back Riding to Training for Marathons, Mural Art making to Music recording. The programs are many and the need is many. PLEASE help families in need find
specific activities that interest our children and use the Cap4Kids After School
handout to help bridge the gap between families in need and the social service
agencies that serve them. Thanks. Daniel R. Taylor, D.O., FAAP Assistant Professor Drexel University College of Medicine Director Community Pediatrics and Child Advocacy City Administrator Cap4Kids www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Front and Erie Philadelphia, PA 19134 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- TAKE ACTION NOW! 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
Parenting: a tough Task! Confident Parents = Confident Kids Please join us to: · Learn and share, techniques for being a confident parent · Share your knowledge with other parents · Discuss your concerns · Listen to guest speakers on a variety of topics Some subjects and questions we will discuss and find answers to are:
When my child does …………. What do I do? Boundaries: Setting Limits – Establishing and enforcing family rules What is the difference between discipline and punishment? Forms of effective disciplineWhat is ADHD? How do I recognize a drug problem? Health care needs What is child abuse/neglect? Where do I go for help? How can I work effectively with my school to get my child’s needs met? YOU MAY HAVE THE ANSWER FOR ANOTHER PARENT EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM YOU’VE
ALREADY HAD. When: Thursday evenings 6 PM – 8 PM Where: Presbyterian Children’s’ Village 6517 Chester Avenue 19142 To register, or get more information, contact: Ms. Lauretta Keeys 215.730.2247 A light dinner will be served Tokens for transportation Child care for up to 2 children per family Bring a friend ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com, www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… RRN Events and Opportunities The Enterprise Center's Retail Resource Network Events & Opportunities Philadelphia Development Partnership Workshop Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant ReStore Retail Incentive Grants Philadelphia Development Partnership Workshop Friday, February 13, 2009 @ 10AM. The Marriott Hotel. 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. Everyone has ideas; some are about creating a house that recognizes its owners, others are about designs for high-end handbags that put Prada to shame, and still others are about saving billions of energy dollars through simple innovations. The entrepreneurs who passionately pursued their dreams have inspired this year's Wharton Entrepreneurship Conference theme, White Board. Blue Sky: Carrying Ideas to Boundless Success. This year's conference will interactively look at the stories of entrepreneurs and their ventures, learning from their experiences in the past, understanding their place in the present environment, and looking forward to their decisions for the future. Over 500 professionals, entrepreneurs, and students are invited to participate in the conference. Speakers include Julian Brodsky, founder, director and chairman of Comcast Corporation and Donny Deutsch, Chairman of Deutsch, Inc. and host of The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch as keynote speakers this year. the keynote will be complemented by words of wisdom from Farhad Mohit, founder and CEO of Shopzilla/Bizrate and DotSpots. The price is $85, $45 for students and the link is www.wec2009.com ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2nd ANNUAL DADDY DAUGHTER DANCE Date: Sunday, February 15, 2009 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET) Location: Urban Education Center 7567 Haverford Avenue, In the Shops at Haverford Behind McDonalds on corner of City Line & Haverford Philadelphia, PA 19151 Can you attend this event? Respond Here For more information click here IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS? SAVE THE DATES Upcoming Committee/Workgroup Meetings PICC Licenses & Inspections workgroup meeting Tuesday February 24th 12 – 2 at Ceiba, 149 West Susquehanna 19122 please RSVP to will.gonzalez@ceibaphiladelphia.org PICC Public Safety Committee Meeting Wednesday February 25, 9 – 11 Am Location TBD Citizenship Days – pro bono Immigration attorneys will be on hand to assist in the preparation of naturalization applications and fee waivers Philadelphia and State College – Saturday April 18th Allentown – Sunday April 19th PICC's First State Lobby Day will be May 5th, in Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Immigration & Citizenship Coalition 2100 Arch Street, 7th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-832-0636 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Working with Incarcerated Clients and Their FamiliesPhyllis Swint, M.F.T., Program Director, Family Therapy Treatment Program Thursday, February 19th (RESCHEDULED FROM JANUARY 22nd) 10:00am - 12:00pm PHMC Training Center This workshop will address the impact of incarceration on the family system and highlight issues facing children of incarcerated parents with a focus on resources and empowerment. 2.0 CE Credits in Social Work and Substance Abuse REGISTER NOW: https://thriva.activenetwork.com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=2407774&RF=2459237 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady Summer Internships: Do you have a child, family member or friend who is or know a high school student? The City of Philadelphia will host Philadelphia high school students in part-time paid internships for six weeks over the summer. Please visit our website for program and application materials. Mayor’s Internship Program: Do you have a child, family member or friend in college who is looking for an exciting summer internship opportunity? The Mayor’s Internship Program with the City of Philadelphia is currently accepting applications from college students for our eight-week internship program. For more information and application materials, please visit our website. Applications are due February 20, 2009. Please email mip@phila.gov or call 215-686-2138 with any inquires. Best Regards, The Office of Leadership Investment Stephanie Tipton Dominique Aubry Tara Mohr ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site----- 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: 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 BLACK HISTORY MONTH As promised, we are featuring bio’s and auto bio’s of local folk who made many sacrifices to challenge the
corrupt systems they encountered. Eugene ‘Freedom Tree’ Dawkins At the age of 15 or 16 years old, I was exposed to things that would change my life forever. One day my sister’s boyfriend took me around the corner to the wall at Girard College where I got an instant understanding about who and what I was. I saw hundreds of policemen along the 2-½ mile wall, which insulated Girard College from the surrounding community. The police were all over every inch of the wall. They were nasty, rude and insulting. (The NAACP, under the leadership of Cecil B. Moore, was attempting to break the will of Steven Girard that stipulated only ‘poor white male orphans’ were allowed to attend this institution.) I had been raised by my grandmother, who always prayed and told me stories of her hardships and mishaps where she was raised in the South. They worked from sun up to sun down and sometimes longer. Her life was very hard and infuriating. She wanted my brother, sister and me, to have a better life, she really wanted us to be prepared for the tough trials of life and its’ demands. My grandmother was completely blind in one eye and the other eye was going bad. But, like most grandmothers, she could see things clearly, more clearly than us kids. She was my first protection in life. Being her eyes and ears kept me close to her on a daily basis. For hours we used to sit in her window watching, listening and talking about things happening on the streets and around the wall of Girard College. She told us of protection we needed in the house. She also told us of her hopes and fears. She told us why we were here in America and why she was so grateful for being here. She, her mother, father and grandparents were bought here as slaves, something I knew nothing about. Now the do’s and don’ts of my life, where to go or where to not go were taught to me in my home. A demonstration around the wall would break the will. I was faced with do or don’t. By the time I got around to Girard College, my grandmother had passed on to glory. The marchers were told on a daily basis about the meaning of slavery and what was going on down South and what was happening around the wall known as Girard College. We were also told about a will left by a white man named Steven Girard who said he wanted the college to be left for orphans of white fatherless boys. The powers that be at the time were hell-bent on carrying that will out at any cost. During the march I met Cecil B. Moore, who was commanding and personable. He became like a father figure to me. I saw him on television before I met him. Cecil was like other people I met, but Cecil was much smarter than any of them and he spoke his mind, he was concerned and wanted to help people. He said he knew all about me and wanted to take some of the anger I had and turn it into something good and that way I could stay out of trouble. He did something that older people didn’t do. He talked to me and he didn’t yell, just talked. He said something to me that no one else ever did. He put his hand on my shoulder and he said, “ I need you to help us carry out the job we have to do because if we don’t get it done it will not get done. I know you are a hard worker and I can depend on you.” About that time, we started marching everyday around the wall at about 8am to 10pm or until the police harassment ended. They would come across the barricade and attack the marchers for no reason at all. Cracking black folks heads and other mean or spiteful things they could do to us. Sometimes they just called us names like rapists, thieves, communists, niggers and threatened our families. They would turn their motorcycles toward the curb and just raced the motors causing some of us to be overcome with carbon monoxide poisoning. Sometimes the police would follow us to our homes or to our jobs and sit in their cars for a while. They would usually cool down around 10pm or shortly after. That was the police. If not for the young people of the community, the preachers and Georgie Woods, I don’t know how we would have made it happen. The help we got from Georgie Woods and from my very good friend Cecil B. Moore got me out of jail many times when I was arrested. We could and did depend on Cecil and every time Cecil came through for us. Little did we know we were the right people for the job. As the days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months, the crowds got smaller and smaller. Radio station, WPEN had some people on the air called Friends of Girard College. They announced that they had a couple thousand people and they would fight until the end. They wanted to keep Girard College lily-white with no blacks, no niggers. They wanted it as white as snow. No Blacks. Just when we thought that all our marching and all our prayers were for nothing. Cecil announced we would take it to court. We were told Martin Luther King, jr. was coming to the wall to be with us. He came and walked the wall with us. On that Day we broke the will. Dr. King indeed walked the wall with us. I got locked up again. This is the story of one freedom fighter. Juneteenth, or the "19th of June", recognizes June 19, 1865, in Galveston, TX, when Union General Gordon Granger announced freedom for all slaves in the Southwest. This was the last major vestige of slavery in the United States following the end of the Civil War. This occurred more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Upon the reading of General Order #3 by General Granger, the former slaves celebrated jubilantly, establishing America's second Independence Day Celebration and the oldest African-American holiday observance. Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Delaware, Idaho, Alaska, Iowa, California, Wyoming, Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Arkansas, Oregon, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Massachusetts, North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina and Vermont. In 2003, the District of Columbia passed legislation to recognize Juneteenth as a district holiday observance. Many more states, including Utah, Alabama, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Montana, Wisconsin and Maryland have recognized Juneteenth through state legislative resolutions, Gubernatorial Proclamations and current state holiday observance legislation. "Dr. Myers is also the leader of the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign," states Wilma Newton. "We wlll have petitions available at the reception for everyone to send to President Barack Obama to make Juneteenth a National Holiday Observance in America. The public is invited to come out and be a part of history." For more information contact Wilma Newton at 918-781-9248, web site: www.JuneteenthOklahoma.com or e-mail: wilmablessingadmin@myapplemail.com . For information on the WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH 2009 National Holiday Observance and the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign, call Dr. Myers at 662-247-3364, or 662-247-1471; e-mail: myersfound@aol.com web sites: www.Juneteenth.us , www.njclc.com , www.19thofJune.com and www.JuneteenthJazz.com. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Senior Center Promotes Black History Month Center in the Park, a community center that promotes positive aging in Germantown, will recognize and celebrate African American History Month with a series of special events throughout the month. -- Friday, February 13th: Love Poetry Reading & Guitar Class Jam Session. The event is free. Bring your favorite poem, sing your favorite romantic song or tell one of your own personal stories of love. -- Wednesday, February 18th: The Souls of Our Ancestors, a free concert by Songsters Unlimited and Martin Luther King High School. -- Thursday, February 19th: Healthy Soul Food Cooking Workshop. Participants will also have an opportunity to purchase a copy of CIP’s 40th anniversary cookbook, “Delicious Gems from Germantown” and/or a 40th anniversary limited edition apron. -- Thursday, February 26th: Ethnic Dress Members’ Birthday Party. Wear your ethnic garb and bring a friend to this free fun-filled event. -- Friday February 27: Veterans African American History Month Celebration. All events begin at 1pm. Seating may be limited, so please register by calling the Program Office at 215-848-7722.
Center in the Park is located in Vernon Park, near Germantown and Chelten Avenues with off-street parking available on
the lot at Rittenhouse & McCallum Streets. HEALTH MATTERS Climb the Tower Ready to be challenged? For over 38 million Americans suffering from chronic lung disease, just taking a single breath can be a challenge. The American Lung Association of Pennsylvania is hosting a one-day stair climb event. Participants will be going vertical in the Bell Atlantic Tower building in downtown Philadelphia. On Saturday morning, March 21st, participants will start just twenty seconds apart and scale 1,088 steps up. Once at the top, they will be able to enjoy a stunning view of the Philadelphia skyline and a party filled with great food, beverages, music and an awards ceremony. Join fellow ICON members in this event! Even if you are unable to participate, you can still help us raise funds here: http://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/team.jsp?id=2154&tid=1285 WHEN Saturday, 3/21/2009 7:30am Registration 8:30am Climb Begins WHERE Bell Atlantic Tower 1717 Arch Street ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- African Holistic Health and Healing Society presents a evening of culture, networking, and Black History Month Observance at Philly's Newest Spot for Positive Vibes, Natural Foods, and Creative Artistic Upliftment & Activism Pier 1 Cafe' 4505 Baltimore Ave. Serving a variety of natural and raw foods, drinks, and desserts. Prepared By: "Mama Atiyah Ola" Come out for an evening of Poetry/Spoken Word, Storytelling, Jam Session, & Open MIC Nites ALSO Remembering "Bro. Malcolm" A Special Tribute to Malcolm X (El Hajj Malik Shabazz) Sun. Feb. 22, 2009 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Admission: $15.00* Includes: Natural Foods Buffet and Artist Showcase (*dessert and drinks not included) To sign up to perform or for more information call: 215-939-3298 or e-mail: oficialmwm@yahoo.com Artists who sign up prior to Feb 14, 2009 will have the opportunity to be interviewed on NU Day Resurrection" and Liberation radio program and have their CD's/tapes available for sale at the event. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Vegetarianism (101) For Beginners and Holistic Living Being a Vegetarian is, for many, an incredible life altering experience, a spiritually fulfilling journey, and way of life. While there is no one way to begin or to maintain this centuries old life style and discipline, there are of course many ways to help make the transition less difficult, more pleasurable, and a tool for further enlightenment. If you have thought about becoming a Vegetarian (no meat, but dairy, and/or poultry or no meat, dairy, or poultry), but did not know where to start, then we're got just the thing for you Vegetarianism and Holistic Living For Beginners Classes Now Available at: Pier 1 Cafe' located at 4505 Baltimore Ave. (Philly, PA) Starting February 24, 2009 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. Class Fee: $12.00 per session ($18.00 with great Vegetarian meal) Vegetarianism (101) For Beginners and Holistic Living Class Includes: How To Begin Types of Vegetarianism Fundamental Philosophies and Universal Concepts Process of Elimination What To Expect Breaking Food Related Habits, Addictions, & Adverse Programming Introduction into Whole and Natural Foods The Use of Vegetarianism for Weight Control Real and Generic Foods: Know The Difference Where and How To Purchase Foods Grains and Legumes Protein and Meat Alternatives Disease Caused by Eating Flesh Food Combination Basic Food Preparation Raising A Vegetarian Child Holistic/Healthier More Harmonious Living To register or for more information call: 267-636-3802 or e-mail: officialmwm@yahoo.com Additional classes ( Raw Foods, Alkaline Foods, Aromatherapy, Herbalogy, Natural Foods Cooking, and others) will be offered starting in March 2009 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- AUSAR AUSET SOCIETY Presents Winter 2009 Classes & Workshops The Ausar Auset Society is a pan-African religious organization dedicated to the spiritual development and physical health of people of African descent. Teachings are based on the ancient Kamitic (Egyptian) systems of spiritual cultivation. CLASSES Meditation Fundamentals 11am – 12pm Learn how to master the basic techniques of meditation to improve your health, marriage, career, relationships, etc. This course instructs students on methods of tapping into the Indwelling Intelligence to make improvements in one’s character, health, wealth, social conditions, and general well being. Qi Cultivation: The Essence of Health & Healing 12pm – 1pm Everything you want to achieve in life requires energy. Goals often go unfulfilled due to lack of vitality. This class will teach the principles and practices for improving your physical health, which is the prerequisite for greater wealth and prosperity. Learn holistic, common sense approaches to improving your health and vitality including optimal diet, vitamin supplementation, and herbal formulas. WORKSHOPS Spiritual Relationships February 14th 1pm – 2pm Learn how to develop and maintain meaningful relationships based on fundamental spiritual principles. This workshop is based on the book, "Afrocentric Guide to a Spiritual Union" by Ra Un Nefer Amen. The Science of Healing February 21st 1pm – 2pm This workshop focuses on the underlying principles associated with health and healing. Classes are held every Saturday for 4 weeks beginning January 31st: Cost is $49.00 per 4-week session for all classes and workshops payable at the first class session. Otherwise, the cost is $10 per class or workshop. Members of The Black Vegetarian Society receive $5 off the entire class series (regularly $49). Please show your membership card at the door. This offer is only valid for this class series. Ebster Recreation Center 404 W. Trinity Place in downtown Decatur (two blocks from the Decatur MARTA Station; free parking is available behind the police station) For registration and more information, call 678-701-8011 or e-mail us at aasatlanta@gmail.com -------------- 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 WOULD YOU LIKE TO SERVE ON THE NEW COMMISSION ON PARKS AND RECREATION? YOU MUST APPLY BY MARCH 9, 2009 On November 4, 2008, the voters of Philadelphia approved an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create a new unified Department of Parks and Recreation. On July 1, 2009, the new Department will be established, the Fairmount Park Commission will cease to exist, and a Commission on Parks and Recreation will be created, with new and substantial responsibilities. Mayor Nutter will make the appointments from a list of nominees submitted by City Council after a public hearing at which all applicants will have a chance to speak. You must submit an Application by March 9 to be considered. http://www.phila.gov/pdfs/Application_Serve_Parks_And_Recreation_Commission.pdf for a PDF version of the Application. http://www.phila.gov/pdfs/park_and_Rec_Commission_app.doc to download a Microsoft Word version of the Application onto your computer. You can then complete the Application on your computer before submitting it. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Green Economy House of Umoja Green Peace Project Program Overview: The HOU program is designed to encourage at-risk youths to engage in civic and
entrepreneurial activities that provide exposure to the principles of a green economy.
The “Green Peace Project” promotes an environment that demonstrably shows the
correlation between; preservation and responsibility; and economic development and
community esteem. The program seeks as a mission to establish a multitude of
gardens throughout the city of Philadelphia, utilizing discarded or dysfunctional
space. The land is cultivated and developed to yield marketable provisions and
provide communities healthy options. The gardens include seating areas and
sculptured universal peace symbols to provide communities with peaceful
eco-friendly space. The program advances the proposition of using
community-connectivity to spur economic growth and progress. Goals: The three-month series teaches participants; the study of pedology; the tenets of
agriculture; entrepreneurial dexterity; and community prosperity. Participants will
gain knowledge in self-sufficiency, self-determination, ethics and business. Facts: Urban Agriculture 50% of the world’s population lives in cities. 800 million people are involved in urban agriculture world-wide and contribute to
feeding urban residents. Low income urban dwellers spend between 40% and 60% of their income on food
each year. By 2015 about 26 cities in the world are expected to have a population of 10 million or
more. To feed a city of this size – at least 6000 tons of food must be imported each
day. Contact House Of Umoja 215.473.5892 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION Local Church Seeks Proposals to Fund Community Projects Do you or your organization have an idea how to help your neighbors in these difficult economic times but need a small grant to get your idea moving? First United Methodist Church of Germantown (FUMCOG) is looking to support projects that promote social justice and peace in the local community. By setting aside our Easter offering, we hope to award several small grants of a few hundred to a few thousand dollars to help facilitate worthy community endeavors. All proposals are welcome and are reviewed by a committee of church members. Selection criteria in awarding grants include the size of the population to be served, the nature of the services provided, and expected benefits to the community. Grants from previous Easter and Christmas collections have been awarded on a nondenominational basis to a diverse group of applicants for a wide variety of causes. Monies from the recent Christmas Collection were used to: assist home repairs for senior citizens, support breast health in underserved neighborhoods, help address the racial achievement gap in the city, and to help promote healthier eating in some of the Philadelphia schools. Application forms can be obtained by calling the office of First United Methodist Church of Germantown at (215) 438-3677, or request a form online at WWW.FUMCOG.org For consideration, completed proposals must be returned to the church office at 6001 Germantown Ave., no later than Friday, March 13, 2009. Organizations with non-profit tax-exempt status should include a copy of their 501-3c certification. Recipients will be notified of their selection by April 3rd. Funds should be awarded by early May. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- PCDC presents How to recession proof your business with smart marketing! Are you tired of hearing about the recession? Fewer openings, more layoffs and everyone wants more for less. This is a perfect time to get smart about your marketing and recession proof your business. Small Business Expert Melinda Emerson will help you learn sure-fire ways to boost your business in a recession. This veteran entrepreneur knows exactly what you go through every day as the owner of a small business. Hundreds of small business owners have grown their businesses based on her proven coaching techniques. She’ll discuss how to build the case for why you're important to your current clients -- and to build your bridge to the next niche opportunity. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. 1441 Sansom Street, Suite 300 Develop a MARKETING Plan that Works Without an effective marketing plan, your business will fail in a struggling economy. Learn an easy-to-implement formula to put together a plan that works so you can reach your business goals. Fastest way to generate business now! · Simple formula to create a rock solid marketing plan · The best way to market to your favorite type of client. · The 3 components of any sale. · The #1 most important piece of the sales process. · Exactly where to find people who want to do business with you. · WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THIS WORKSHOP? Business owners and solo entrepreneurs who want to learn how to succeed in a rough economy or want to move to the next level of success. To register, contact 215-790-5000 or e-mail events@pcdc1.com by Monday, March 2, 2009. ------------------ $$$$ “Understanding Your Credit Report” Thursday, February 19, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Learn what a credit report is · Review the Fair Credit Reporting Act · Learn how to order a credit report · Discuss credit histories · Examine credit worthiness and scoring · Develop a plan for credit maintenance and repair · Review and discuss credit repair forms · Discuss dealing with debt To register, contact 215-790-5000 or e-mail events@pcdc1.com by Friday, February 13, 2009. Facilitated By: Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Delaware ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Faith Institute of Entrepreneurship YOUTH TRAINERS NEWSLETTER Grant Alert, February, 2009 Things are heating up. With the expected passage of the economic stimulus plan, grant activity and non-profit funding opportunities will fan the flame even more. Our President has acknowledged the need for non-profit and faith based organizations to assist the Federal Government in changing and saving lives. This is a grant alert edition because the grants below are vital for training youth and adults, and these grants are due this month. If you do not have a grant writer, join us on February 28, 2009 (see information below) for grant writing and fundraising training. Also, please note that our Life-Skills Training Certification Workshop for Youth Trainers is scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2009, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM at Sojourner-Douglas College in Edgewater. Maryland (see info below). Our December 6, 2008 Life Skills Certification workshop had over 50 attendees, with some from as far away as Louisville, Kentucky. We are expecting local and regional community organization staff and community activists, as well as youth ministers and church pastors. This workshop is for both women and men. If you know of other organizations that would benefit from this newsletter, send them a copy. For more grants and additional grant information call us at (301) 574-2226. D. Harold Greene Faith Institute of Entrepreneurship, Inc. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Pennsylvania Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) announces an upcoming grant opportunity for small businesses undertaking energy efficiency projects. The Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program provides a 25% matching grant, to a maximum award of $25,000, to enable a small business in this Commonwealth to purchase and install energy efficient equipment or processes that will result in improved energy efficiency. An eligible applicant must be an independent for-profit small business with 100 employees or less whose business or facility is located within this Commonwealth. Examples of small businesses in this Commonwealth that are eligible include manufacturers, retailers, service providers, mining businesses and agricultural operations. The project to which the grant will apply must save the small business at least 20% annually in energy related expenses with a minimum dollar savings of at least $1,000 per year. Only project costs incurred after the grant opening date of January 12, 2009, will be eligible. For questions regarding the eligibility of projects, visit the grant's web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us CLICK HERE (DEP Keyword: Small Business Energy Efficiency Grant Program) or contact Dave Barnes, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, Small Business Ombudsman's Office at (717) 783-84111 or ra-bgrants@state.pa.us before submitting an application. For assistance in submitting an application, persons may also contact the Small Business Development Center's Environmental Management Assistance Program, EMAP, at www.askemap.orgCLICK HERE or (877) 275-3627 or the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program, PennTAP, at www.penntap.psu.edu or CLICK HERE or (814) 865-0427. The grant application and guideline package are available on the Department's web site at www.depweb.state.pa.us CLICK HERE (DEP Keyword: Small Business Energy Efficiency). The application package contains the materials and instructions necessary for applying for a grant. Applications will also be available by contacting the Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Energy and Technology Deployment, 15th Floor, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market Street, P. O. Box 8772, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8772 or (717) 783-8411. The Department will begin accepting applications on January 12, 2009, and
applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Department between
January 12, 2009, and May 1, 2009. Grants will be awarded to eligible applicants on a
first-come, first-served basis. A total of $3 million is available for this grant round. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Self-Empowering Job Readiness Workshops You've given your students/clients the knowledge and skills. The question now becomes- "Can they SELL themselves?" We're pleased to announce that Love Movement Video has added a 5th "Self Empowerment" workshop. Our "Job Readiness' workshop focuses on the following goals for the participants A. To feel more comfortable and confident while job hunting
B. Learning how to develop a career C. Incorporating video technology in job searches D. Developing Positive life Skills The interactive workshops consist of: Lecture Handouts Practicing Techniques Video Taping Mock Interviews Topics covered in workshops:
-Reading the want ads -Dressing for success -Setting up Interviews -Interviewing -Frequently asked questions -Body Language -Managing work expenses -Sales and selling yourself -Creating your own niche For info on the other available workshops click the link http://www.lovemovementvideo.com/Workshops.html IF your students or clients can benefit from any of our "Self Empowerment" workshops give me a call or an e-mail Bernard D. Miller 267-679-0100 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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: * Proposals Due On Friday, February 27th * Decisions within two to three weeks based on response volume ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership Grants NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership Grants Programs Deadline: 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ARTS FOR AWARENESS SECOND SATURDAYS at SERENITY
An Afternoon of Poetry Every second Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 PM A FREE EVENT! Open Mike! Serenity Inspirational Gifts & Coffee 140 So. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 215.884.4342 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- “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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ReStore Retail Grants Deadline Friday, February 27, 2009. Application available only from The Merchants Fund. www.merchantsfund.org CLICK HERE The goal of this funding is to assist with capital costs of fitting out and equipping interior spaces for new and upgraded retail uses consistent with strategy of the neighborhood commercial corridors. * Make corridors more welcoming places to spend time and money * Support effective corridor management organizations * Focus planning and data analysis on strengthening the economic viability of corridors. * Align and leverage community economic development resources. * Develop a system to attract and retain businesses on corridors. Core Requirements: Preference shall be given to those projects that meet the following criteria, as determined by TMF: * Desirability of type of business, as indicated by corridor strategy or community plan (required); * Demonstrated financial need (required); * Substantial job creation or maintenance notably for ex-offenders, welfare-to-work clients, new college graduates looking to settle in Philadelphia; * Supporting start-up or expansion of disadvantaged businesses; * Blight elimination; * Pedestrian-oriented design which conforms to existing CDC design criteria including respect for historic building attributes; * Demonstrable involvement of minority, women and disabled business owners, suppliers and/or contractors (MWDBE); * The potential for the business to succeed as demonstrated by past performance (existing business) or the business plan (new business); * The potential to enhance foot traffic and commerce for co-located businesses on the corridor-a keystone business; * Enhancement of a heritage business- a family-owned and operated company which is committed to the next generation and a renewed business paradigm for the 21st Century; * Demonstration of an e-commerce strategy where applicable; * Sustainable, green strategies, sensitivity and commitment: diminished waste or pollution, better use of energy, local sourcing, recycled products, recycled building products, etc; * Each business model will be tested for viability against appropriate industry standards. The Enterprise Center | 4548 Market Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19139 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Colleges Set Asset Development Conference The Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development, a consortium of 36 colleges and universities in the greater Philadelphia area, will hold its 2009 annual conference on Friday, February 27th at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia. PHENND works to build the capacity of its member institutions to develop mutually beneficial, sustained, and democratic community-based service-learning partnerships. The consortium actively seeks to revitalize local communities and schools and foster civic responsibility among the region's colleges and universities. The theme of this year’s conference is financial asset development. The conference will cover topics such as Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, public benefits campaign, financial education and much more. All of these topics are things needed to help low-income communities become financially self-sufficient and the conference will focus on how colleges and universities can play a role in this process. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Karen Gross, President of Southern Vermont College. Gross has had a long and distinguished career as an academic and community development leader. For more than two decades, she was a Professor of Law at New York Law School where she specialized in consumer finance and over-indebtedness. In addition, she was, until recently, the President and CEO of an educational non-profit organization that designs, implements and studies programs to improve the financial literacy skills of consumers called The Coalition for Consumer Bankruptcy Debtor Education. Workshops to be held at the conference include Volunteer Income Tax Assistance in the Delaware Valley, Financial Education Opportunities at VITA Sites, Philadelphia Food Stamp Enrollment Campaign, Financial Education Clubs for College Campuses, Foreclosures in Philadelphia, The Benefit Bank & National Student Partnerships Model, and the Workforce Development Initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania. Registration fees range from $25 to $50. Click HERE for more information and registration. ------------- 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! LIVE UNITED: Food for Thought This Valentine's Day share your heart in a way that helps feed our community. Join United Way as we work to keep local food banks stocked with food for those in need throughout the region. Traditionally, the cold winter months following the holidays are when donations decline and the food supplies drop. With over 120,000 local adults and children, many of whom never thought that they would be reaching out for assistance, being forced to eat less or skip meals because they cannot afford enough food - now is the time to share your heart with a Valentine that really makes a difference. Share Your Heart - Send a Valentine Join United Way's LIVE UNITED - Food for Thought project. A Valentine gift of $20 will help purchase a bag of groceries -- a $100 Valentine fills a shopping cart and $1,000 fills ten carts with much needed food supplies. Send a Food for Thought Valentine to let your loved ones know that you shared your heart to feed someone in need. The issue is critical -- the need is urgent -- the time is now to share your heart. Buy a Valentine that makes a difference, be a part of LIVE UNITED - Food for Thought. Give Now When you reach out a hand to one you influence the condition of all. That is what it means to LIVE UNITED To learn more about United Way and how you can GIVE, ADVOCATE, and VOLUNTEER for the LIVE UNITED - Food for Thought project this Valentine's Day, please visit www.liveunitedsepa.org/foodforthought. -------------- IT’S HERE!! Our new group A HAND UP! Is now open, please go to: In response to the needs of many grassroots organizations for the basic tools to implement and sustain 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 Contact Us share your expertise 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!) 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: Mail To: 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! Free Taxes Prepared Masjid Muhammad (AIM-PSC) 414 East Penn St Philadelphia, PA 19144 Saturdays – 10 A.M – 2 P. M. January 24 – April 18, 2009
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