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News From
The Coalition, Inc.

 

News  From

The  Coalition, Inc.

Friday 06 March 2009

Volume 3, Number 24

The Coalition, Inc.  Board of Directors

Gary R. Adams  (President), John E. Churchville (Treasurer), Yvonne Haughton (Exec.  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 … 13

Health Matters …18

Green Piece … 23

Grants,  Scholarships  & Instruction… 26

SpotLight … 35

Arts for Awareness …  36

Coming Up …37

Computers and  Technology … 39

A Hand Up … 41

On The Airways … 42

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We  are proud to announce that News From 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A man can be destroyed but not defeated.
-- Ernest Hemingway.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is fatal to enter any war without the will to win it… Douglas  MacArthur

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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An 80 year  old couple were having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to  their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them.

When they  arrived at the doctors, they explained to the doctor about the problems they  were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, the doctor told  them that they were physically okay but might want to start writing things  down and make notes to help them remember things. The couple thanked the  doctor and left.

Later that  night while watching TV, the man got up from his chair and his wife asked,  "Where are you going?"
 He replied, "To the kitchen."
 She asked, "Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?"
 He replied, "Sure."
 She then asked him, "Don't you think you should write it down so you can  remember it?"
 He said, "No, I can remember that."
 She then said, "Well I would also like some strawberries on top. You had  better write that down because I know you'll forget that."
 He said, "I can remember that, you want a bowl of ice cream with  strawberries."  (cont.)
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She replied,  "Well I also would like whipped cream on top. I know you will forget  that so you better write it down."
 With irritation in his voice, he said, "I don't need to write that down!  I can remember that." He then fumes into the kitchen.

After about  20 minutes he returned from the kitchen and handed her a plate of bacon and  eggs. She stared at the plate for a moment and said angrily:
 "I TOLD you to write it down! You forgot my toast!"

 

 

 

 

Submit  your own humor, and let our readers know how funny you can be. We definitely  need the help. ; )

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“I’m not fat.... I am a nutritional  overachiever.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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At fifteen, life had  taught me undeniably, that surrender, in its place, was as honorable as  resistance, especially if one had no choice.
Maya Angelou

 

 

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The Raw Family Newsletter

http://www.rawfamily.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I  know nothing… Socrates

 

 

 

 

 

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The defendant who pleads their own case has a fool for a  client, but at least there will be no problem with fee-splitting.

 

 

 

Submit you own humor  pleeeeeze, and let us know how funny you can be. We definitely need the help.  ; )

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The problem I have with making an intelligent statement is that some  people then think it's not an isolated occurrence… Simon  Travaglia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

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.

 

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Even after a bad harvest there must be sowing.
-- Seneca.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Note how  good you feel after you have encouraged someone else. No other argument is  necessary to suggest that never miss the opportunity to give encouragement.
-- George Adams.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in  doubts, but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in  certainties.
Francis  Bacon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Word Of The Week

desideratum  \dih-sid-uh-RAY-tum; -RAH-\, Something desired or considered necessary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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).

Join us at our next meeting: Tuesday, March 10, 7pm  Kingsessing Recreation Center 50th Street and Kingsessing Avenue.

 

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.

TheCoalitionInc.org  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Let's face it. In most of life we  really are interdependent. We need each other. Staunch independence is an  illusion, but heavy dependence isn't healthy, either. The only position of  long-term strength is interdependence: win/win." Greg Anderson

 

 

FOR OUR CHILDREN

 

Foster Parent (Philadelphia,  Pennsylvania)

 

Looking for single  or married couples who do not have any children

living in their  home- ethnic diversity desired; must be MATURE---to

work with older  adolescent boys.

The qualified  applicants will be people who have their own home

and have a heart  for children;

will be able to  provide a safe, warm and supportive environment;

must have a sense  of humor; know how to laugh and have fun; must be of sound mind and judgment;  

must be able to  attend monthly mandatory training and

must be able to  work with others.

You will be the  primary care-giver(s) responsible for the medical, educational, social and therapeutic  needs of the youth living in your home.

Potential  applicants must be able to possess clean clearances; including criminal  record check, child abuse and FBI clearances.

All applicants must  be able to attend monthly mandatory training.

Applicant's  schedule will need to be flexible enough to allow for accompanying youth to  various weekly appointments.

 

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Compensation: $700.00 bi-weekly stipend

This is a contract job.

Reply to Email: job-1047091145@craigslist.org

Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job  poster.

Please do not contact job poster about other services,  products or

commercial interests.

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JOB READINESS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

by American Cities  Foundation.

Sixty 11th &  12th grade students gain “job readiness” training, especially for the “Green  Job” sector.

Students will work  two hours per day, four days/week

Monday-Thursday.

March 09, - May 01,  2009

American Cities  Foundation also seeks businesses to host students.  Cost to businesses is only the time spent mentoring.  “This is a small investment cost for  assisting with a program that will shape and develop a significant portion of  the 21st century workforce, regardless of the industry of the business”, says  Program Director Alexander Houston.

Apply: 215-476-8091  ext. 112.

 

Philadelphia GREEN  SCHOOLS PROGRAM http://www.ase.org/section/program/greenschl/spirit/pennsylvania

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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 month of 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

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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.

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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.

 

In Philadelphia, and listed on the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia  website,

there are so many  resources for families in need that it is sometimes overwhelming to cover  many of the issues that our families face as we try to link families in need  with the social service agencies that serve them.

To help, under the  Resource tab, http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/resources.html  ,

we have added  Cap4Kids Parent Questionnaires that you can post in your office, exam rooms,  schools, and community centers to let families know what issues we can help  them with in their community.

 

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

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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 Tide

Taylor  Tabernacle Church

425 So. 61st  Street, 2nd Fl.

Philadellphia, PA  19143

215.472.8628

-or-

IDAAY

Myers  Recreational Center

5800 Kingsessing  Avenue

Philadelphia, PA  19143

215.727.7060

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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

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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 discipline

   What 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                                

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Online resources  for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,  www.germantownavenueparents.com,  www.norristownmom.com.

 

This Week…

 

Men's Breakfast and Fellowship

 

Join the men of  Oxford Presbyterian Church for

Breakfast and  Fellowship

 

Every First  Saturday at 10:00am

Oxford Presbyterian  Church, 8501 Stenton

Avenue,(corner of  Gowen Ave) in Mt. Airy,

Philadelphia, Pa  19150

 

There will be time  for meditation, information and

inspirational  events.

 

Bring your business  cards.

 

All  Men are Welcomed!

 

(215)257-9487

Fax (215)247-5496

email:  oxpc19150@aol.com

 

Reverend Ethelyn R.  Taylor, Pastor

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International  Women's Day

 

March  8, 2009 marks the 101st anniversary of International

Women's Day.  A dynamic coalition of women representing  a

number of diverse  communities has come together to plan

these events:

 

SAVE THE DATE OF  THURSDAY, MARCH 5!  At 10 AM, in City

Hall, Room 400,  City Council will present a resolution in

honor of  International Women's Day, and we will have a

reception  afterwards.

 

SAVE THE DATE OF  SUNDAY, MARCH 8!  At 12 Noon, we will

rally at City Hall,  march down Broad Street with banners,

signs, songs and  chants, and continue the program with our

afternoon Speakout  and Cultural Performances, at 260 South

Broad Street.

 

Also, we are  compiling a calendar for Women's Herstory

Month.  Is your organization planning a program  you would

like listed in the  calendar?  If so, let us know!

 

For more  information email:  iwdphiladelphia@yahoo.com

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING  OPPORTUNITIES

 

The Philadelphia Career Fair will be held on

Thursday, March 26,  2009 from

10am – 2pm. 

 

This event will  take place at The Jake Nevin Fieldhouse at Villanova University.

 

To register (it's  free for jobseekers),

and for more  details including schedule, directions,

and a list of  registered organizations and their current opportunities

(jobs, internships  and volunteer opportunities)

please go to: http://snipr.com/philadelphiacf

 

Our nonprofit  career fair is a place for everyone who wants to make a difference in the  world (including recent undergraduate or grad school students, experienced  nonprofit professionals, and those wishing to transition to a nonprofit  career from other sectors) and

we encourage you to  consider the wide range of opportunities to move forward in your nonprofit  career.

 

Finally, I would  also like to invite you to take a look at two free books that can help you or  other people you know find a nonprofit job.

 

The Idealist Guide  to Nonprofit Careers for First-time Job Seekers and

The Idealist Guide  to Nonprofit Careers for Sector Switchers are both available to download for  free at:

http://www.idealist.org/en/career/guide/index.html

 

If you want to get  a sense of what these books look like, and what topics they cover, we have a  short video for you:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bJ7Cq9WkI4

 

We hope to see you  at the fair!

 

Joe Grant

1220 SW Morrison  Street, Suite 1000

Portland, OR  97205

Coordinator,  Nonprofit HR Program

Idealist.org -  Action Without Borders

http://www.idealist.org

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Philadelphia Youth Network WorkReady  Summer Internships:

Do you have a  child, family member or friend who is, or do you 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.

Best Regards,

The Office of  Leadership Investment

 

Stephanie  Tipton                Dominique  Aubry                Tara Mohr

 

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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:

The Coalition, Inc. Group

 

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

 

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HEALTH  MATTERS

 

The Annual Wellness Breakfast for Men

 

The Wellness of You,

a community health  resource organization, will host its signature event,

The Annual Wellness  Breakfast for Men, on

Sunday,

March 15th. 

The event, in its  11th year, is a gathering where men can discuss health conditions and  treatments specific to them.

 A free breakfast will be served and expert  speakers in urology, geriatrics, nutrition and complimentary medicine will be  on site. 

HIV testing  provided by BEBASHI as well as blood  pressure and glucose screenings courtesy of Thomas Jefferson University  Hospital Dept. of Community Health will also be available.

The breakfast will  take place from

9am-1pm at the

Universal Institute  Charter School,

1415 Catherine  Street in

South Philadelphia.

Seating is limited.

To register for  this free event, go HERE  or call 215-732-1372.

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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

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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)

Class Fee:  $12.00 per session      ($18.00 with great Vegetarian meal)

 

To register or for  more information call: 267-636-3802 or e-mail: officialmwm@yahoo.com

 

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

 

Additional classes  ( Raw Foods, Alkaline Foods, Aromatherapy, Herbalogy, Natural Foods Cooking,  and others) will be offered starting in March 2009

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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

www.trainingwithsteph.com

 

 

GREEN PIECE

 

GREEN VIBRANT PHILLY NEIGHBORHOODS:

What to do In Your  Community,

March 19, 2009

6pm Academy of  Natural Sciences,

19th & Pkwy

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FREE COMMUNITY ENERGY CONSERVATION  WORKSHOPS

March 21st  and April 18th

8:30am-1pm.

"Expert advice  + free energy kit (efficient light bulbs, shower heads, weather-stripping,  etc). Stay warmer this winter, help the environment, prepare for the  expiration of PECO's rate caps!

PECO Financial  Education Center,

4027 Market St.

Register: Shawn  McGeth at 215-307-4917.

 

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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.

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BIOPHILIA WORKSHOP for LIFE SCIENCE EDUCATORS

In April

(science teacher  high school or college).

To apply: resume +  2-3 paragraphs on reasons for wanting to take this course.

Course limited to  10 participants.  Stipend. 

Apply: babaianc@bucks.edu 

by March 15, 2009

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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 worldwide 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 215-473-5893

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For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news

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GRANTS,  SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION

 

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ARE NOT APPLYING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

 

Even if you do not  have a college-aged child at home, please share this with someone who does,  pass this scholarship information on to anyone and everyone that comes to  mind. Though there are a number of companies and organizations that have  donated moneys for scholarship use to African Americans, a great deal of the  money is being returned because of a lack of interest.

 

No one is going to  knock on our doors and ask if we can use a scholarship.

 

Take the initiative  to get your children involved. There is no need for money to be returned to  donating companies because we fail to apply for it.

 

Please pass this  information on to family members, nieces, nephews, and friends with children  etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a college  student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how useful  additional money can be.

Our youth really could use these scholarships. Thanks!!

 

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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.

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2009 NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants  Administration

The National  Institutes of Health (NIH) would like to inform you of an exciting  opportunity to participate in the 2009 NIH Regional Seminars on Program  Funding and Grants Administration.   These seminars are held only twice a year and are intended to help  demystify the application and review process, clarify federal regulations and  policies, and highlight current areas of special interest or concern.  Approximately 25 leading policy, program,  and grants management officials from NIH and HHS will share their expertise  and guidance.

 

In conjunction  with the 2-day seminar, the NIH is offering attendees the option of  participating in eRA Computer Workshops designed to provide hands-on  experience in utilizing the eRA Commons for administrators and  investigators.  The workshops are  geared towards administrators, principal investigators and assistants with  little or no eSubmission or eRA Commons experience and focus on how to use  the electronic systems to facilitate application/grant administration.  However, space is limited.

If you miss out on  the opportunity to attend the workshops, don't fret...eRA staff will be on  hand throughout the 2-day seminar at the eRA booth, during breaks &  meals, and much of the material will be presented as part of the seminar  itself.  Early registration is highly  recommended.

 

Except for a visit  to NIH, there is not another opportunity like the NIH Regional Seminars to  interact with this many experts, ready to provide you with the latest policy  and process news first-hand.

Details available:  ‘The Coalition, Inc.’s group http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the

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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 $5,000, 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 avings 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  began accepting applications on January 12, 2009, and applications must be  postmarked or hand delivered to the Department betfore 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.

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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

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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

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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

 

Teen Chasllenge

 

Teen Challenge is a Christian drug and alcohol  rehabilitation facility, which believes in a total cure for the whole man.  Something only God can provide.

In 1958, David Wilkerson was pasturing a small country church in  Pennsylvania, when he dared to see what God would do through him if he spent  at least 2 hours a day in prayer and meditation. It was not long before the  Lord spoke to his spirit and compelled him to go to New York City and minister  to the "street kids" (those young people around teenage years) who  were involved in fighting in the streets and in crime of every sort. At that  time Reverend Wilkerson was not aware of the fact that along with the  incredible rate of crime, there existed an even more menacing problem... DRUG  ABUSE!

From there Teen Challenge has grown to be the largest non-profit,  private endeavor of it's kind in the world. Geared toward people with  life-controlling problems, a person's need is seen in the light of the Christian  message, which declares that the power of God is really the answer for them.  Only He has the power to change a life and make it brand new. Presently Teen  Challenge has 202 centers in the United States and Puerto Rico, and almost  800 worldwide.

WHAT WE DO...

Teen Challenge provides the help needed by both men and women to be  reestablished in society after they have addressed, through counseling and  biblical teachings, their life-controlling problems.

After completion of the program, 72 percent of Teen Challenge  graduates continue their education, 75 percent are employed, 87.5 percent do  not require additional treatment for substance abuse, and 92 percent report  good-to-excellent health. In short, Teen Challenge transforms drug addicts  who are blights to their communities into valuable citizens who are benefits  to their communities.

HOW?

Students are involved in a loving and well-disciplined environment.

This includes counseling, group interaction, religious activities,  academic instruction, recreation and vocational training. Community outreach  programs and church attendance are required.

PROOF OF SUCCESS...

Based on an independent survey in 1975, conducted by the National  Opinion Research Organization and funded by the Department of Health,  Education and Welfare, Teen Challenge has a documented 86% cure rate for drug  addiction. This percentage is based on a chemical test given to those  interviewed five years after completing the program. The Federal Government  recognizes anyone who has been drug free for a period of five years to be  completely recovered.

Teen Challenge is funded by contributions. Those who need our help the  most can least afford help. Please consider a donation to Teen Challenge.

 

One of the ways Philadelphia Teen Challenge  reaches out to area churches and the community is through our resident choir.  Each weekend the choir visits churches sharing music and testimonies. The  Philadelphia Mass Choir has had the pleasure of ministering to a wide variety  of churches in and out of the tri-state area. Our goal is to be a blessing to  congregations by testifying about God's healing power in our lives and  helping others see that with Him, they too, can overcome their struggles.

 

tomika.vines@teenchallengetc.com

 

 

 

ARTS  FOR AWARENESS

 

Calling All Girls of African Descent

Ages   7-18 MWM Lil' Sistahs

“Talent Search  & Creative Arts” Showcase

Final Winter  AUDITIONS Call

 

If you think you’ve  got talent, creativity, skills, something positive to say, and/or are  interested in learning,/training then    

“We’ve got just the  thing for YOU!”

The MWM 'Lil’  Sistahs: Program is teaming up with other conscious and committed Black  communications and media groups/organizations, institutions, business persons  and individuals who are serious about

“Saving Our  Daughters”

and helping to  assure that the true legacy and greatness of Black Artistry and integrity is  upheld and continued.

Participants will  learn and obtain an appreciation for Global African History, Traditions, and  Cultures, Artistic and Tech fine tuning, develop greater self-esteem self  respect, and self pride, business applications, responsible and critical  thinking skills, discipline and appropriate conduct and Sisterhood....         Registration Fee: $10.00            Limited Waivers Available

 

·       Vocalists  

·       Poets/Spoken Word Artists  

·       Musicians  

·       Storytellers 

·       Dancers

·       Writers  

·       Graphic Artists     

·       Designers 

·       Photographers/Videographers

 

No experience  required, however only serious minded need to apply.

Auditions will be  held on:

March 11 & 12  2009   

5:30-8:30 PM  @ 

RACE 1st  Productions /O.U.R. STORY MEDIA GROUP

11 South 60th  Street 

(On 60th Street  between Market and Chestnut Sts.)    (Philly, PA)

 

AND

In Newark, N.J. on

Sat. March 21, 2009

To Pre-Register or  for more information call:

215-471-5186  or   267-636-3802  or e-mail:  officialmwm@yahoo.com

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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

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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

 

 

International  Women's Day

 

March  8, 2009 marks the 101st anniversary of International

Women's Day.  A dynamic coalition of women representing  a

number of diverse  communities has come together to plan

these events:

 

SAVE THE DATE OF  THURSDAY, MARCH 5!  At 10 AM, in City

Hall, Room 400,  City Council will present a resolution in

honor of  International Women's Day, and we will have a

reception  afterwards.

 

SAVE THE DATE OF  SUNDAY, MARCH 8!  At 12 Noon, we will

rally at City Hall,  march down Broad Street with banners,

signs, songs and  chants, and continue the program with our

afternoon Speakout  and Cultural Performances, at 260 South

Broad Street.

 

Also, we are  compiling a calendar for Women's Herstory

Month.  Is your organization planning a program  you would

like listed in the  calendar?  If so, let us know!

 

For more  information email:  iwdphiladelphia@yahoo.com

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Community-Campus Partnerships for Health  (CCPH)

is cosponsoring  this institute and we encourage your participation!

 

INTERNATIONAL  PARTNERSHIP INSTITUTE

"Reciprocal  Partnerships: Transforming Higher Education and Community for the  Future"

May 18 & 19,  2009; Portland, Oregon

Registration: $200

 

CALL for Proposals  and REGISTRATION: www.pdx.edu/cae/partnership.html  Proposals due: March 9, 2009

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5th Annual  Leadership Success Conference and Seminar at Sea
March 13-23, 2009
Location: Panama  Canal Cruise with stops in Haiti, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica and the Grand  Cayman Islands. Travel aboard Royal Caribbean's "Jewel of the  Seas."

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.
 Call 215-877-4950 to request more information.

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IMMIGRATION QUESTIONS?

 

SAVE THE DATES

 

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

www.picc-pa.org

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Legs  Against Arms III

 

5K race and  celebration aims to reduce violence

On April 26th,

Physicians for Social Responsibility will  host Legs Against Arms III, a

5K Run/Walk,

to strengthen legs  while opposing illegal handguns in our city.   Individuals, families and teams are encouraged to participate as activists  and advocates for a future filled with hope, not harm.

Trish McDermott was  murdered in 2005 and her family wanted to celebrate her life, rather than her  traumatic death. PSR and Team Trish invite you to get a team together to  honor and celebrate the life of a loved one lost to violence while supporting  PSR’s work to reduce violence in Philadelphia. The largest team will receive  the Team Trish Award in her honor.

Registration for  the event starts at 7am at La Salle University.

The race begins at  8:30am, followed by a celebration of youth, which is free for all.

For more details or  to register, click HERE,  or email  or call Kate at 215-765-8703.

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Gathering  of Leaders:

The  Affirmative Development of Boys and Young Men of Color.

 

April 30 through  June 2, 2009

Dillard University
 New Orleans, LA

 

While in New Orleans my colleagues and I also visited the  venerable St. Augustine School for young men and the Miller-McCoy Academy for  Mathematics and Business. We witnessed many examples of affirmative  development while at these three schools. Also, I am pleased to announce that  a representative group of young men from each school will play important  roles at the gathering. This will not be a conference that just talks about  boys and young men of color; it will authentically involve them in the fabric  of the gathering.

 

I am pleased to announce the following highlights in what  will be a very powerful agenda:

  • The unveiling of a  distinctive set of standards designed by Dr. Pedro Noguera, Dr. Edward  Fergus and others from the Metro Center at New York University.
  • A robust roster of  interactive workshops.  In order to ensure a deeply impacting  learning experience for conference participants, COSEBOC is extending a Call For  Workshop Proposals.  For those of you who are interested in presenting a  workshop please go to "Call for Workshop Proposals" for  guidance on submitting your proposal.
  • A premiering of a  new film, Men to Boys (Click HERE to view the trailer) inspired by a new book  titled 101 Things Boys of Color Should Know.  The filmmaker, Janks  Morton and the author, LaMarr Darnell Shields will be in attendance to  facilitate a discussion following the premiere.
  • An appearance by  Dalton Sherman, the student who made the stirring presentation to  several thousand Dallas Public School educators.  View the video on  Youtube.  We expect that Dalton will inspire us  in a similar fashion.
  • A presentation by  Susan Taylor, founder of National CARES Mentoring Movement and  Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Essence Magazine.

The response to this conference has been enthusiastically  positive. Prompt registration  is advised to reserve your place.  Join us in our effort to create a national  movement determined to ensure positive outcomes for boys and young men of  color.

See you in New Orleans.

Ron Walker
Executive Director, COSEBOC

About COSEBOC


COSEBOC intends to develop a  collaborative network of schools that nurture success in boys of color.   Working with these schools, COSEBOC is committed to high standards, exemplary  instruction, and the building of coalitions within and outside the  community.  The intended long-term outcome of this coalition will be  boys of color who are fully equipped to achieve academically, socially and  emotionally.  These schools will serve as models for the educational  community, enabling educators to replicate the promising practices modeled in  these schools.

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COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY

 

USED ELECTRONICS DRIVE - Ethical  Recycling

 

DATE:   Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29  (rain or shine)

TIME:   11am ­ 3pm

PLACE:  Cedarbrook Middle School

300 Longfellow  Road, Wyncote, PA

COST:   $1.00 per pound (ethical recycling fee)

CONTACT: sarah@ttfwatershed.org,  215.208.1613

 

Nothing we collect  will be tipped into landfills, incinerated as solid

waste, or dumped in  developing countries!

 

WE WILL ACCEPT:

Televisions,  Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, Drives, Cables, Cords,

Peripherals, Fax  Machines, Scanners, Laptops, Stereo Equipment, Speakers, CD & DVD  Players, Telephones, Remote Controls, VCR's, Projectors,  Digital Cameras, PDAs, Speakers, Radios,  Answering Machines, Camcorders, Electric Typewriters, Video Game Systems,  Pagers,  Microwaves, Toasters, USB  Media, Magnetic Media,Zip Disks, Audio Tapes, Floppy Diskettes, Ink  Cartridges, etc.

 

This event is part  of Christopher Swain¹s TOXTOUR, an environmental

education campaign  designed to improve the health of our oceans and our world.

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Free Computer Lab Workshops

In 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

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Free Online Computer Instruction

See ‘Archives’ at www.Ustream.tv/channel/cbm-tv

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Free Computers For Schools
 (800) 939-6000
 Willie Cade, CEO

Computers for  Schools
 773-583-7575 Office
 773-583-7585 Fax
Willie@PcsforSchools.org

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A HAND  UP!

 

IT’S HERE!!

Our group A HAND UP!  Is now open, please go to:

A HAND UP!

 

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: Click  Here  or Mail to:  a-hand-up@googlegroups.com <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!

 

 

 

 

 

Free  Taxes Prepared

 

Masjid Muhammad

(AIM-PSC)

414 East Penn  St

Philadelphia,  PA 19144

 

Saturdays – 10  A.M – 2 P. M.

Thtough April 18, 2009

More details: The Coalition, Inc. Group

For More  Information Call 215-350-1570

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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 

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