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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 20 March 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 26 |
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 … 10 Health Matters …12 Green Piece … 15 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 16 SpotLight … 25 Arts for Awareness … 25 Coming Up …28 Computers and Technology … 31 A Hand Up … 32 On The Airways … 34 Page 02 If this publication is being
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they sometimes will, JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 05 Merely external emancipation has
made of the modern woman an
artificial being. Now, woman is
confronted with the necessity of
emancipating herself from
emancipation, if she really desires to
be free. Coalition, Inc. members! Get
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web site Page 06 Volunteers are still needed
to help organize the first
INTER-FAITH
COMMUNITY Page 07 Lies are like quicksand, soft and
comfortable, but they will swallow
us. Shankar JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 Attending a convention, 3
psychiatrists take a walk. "People
are always coming to us with their
guilt and fears," one says, "but we
have no one to go to with our
problems. Since we're all
professionals, why don't we hear
each other out right-now?" They agree that this is a good idea.
The first psychiatrist confesses,
"I'm a compulsive shopper and
deeply in debt, so I over bill
patients as often as I can." The second admits, "I have a drug
problem that's out of control, and I
frequently pressure my patients
into buying illegal drugs for me." The third psychiatrist says, "I
know it's wrong, but no matter how
hard I try, I just can't keep a
secret." Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We definitely need the help. ; ) (Family appropriate) Page 09 Page 10 I plan on living forever. So far, so
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 11 If you have only one smile
in you, give it to the people
you love. Don't be surly at
home, then go out in the
street and start grinning
'Good morning' at total
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mean-spirited, rise above it.
Maintain the high ground when
you're under fire. No victory is worth
winning at the expense of picking up
the mud that has been slung at you
and throwing it back." -- Rubel
Shelly JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com The Raw Family Newsletter page 14 This is certain, that a man
that studieth revenge keeps
his wounds green, which
otherwise would heal and
do well. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 17 I voted for the Republicans because I
didn't like the way the Democrats
were running the country. Which
turned out to be like shooting
yourself in the head to stop your
headache. Submit you own humor pleeeeeze, and
let us know how funny you can be. We
definitely need the help. ; ) We will credit you with the submission.
(Humor suitable for the entire family
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Problems by nature have
resolutions. Time is not a problem.”
Madu JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
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and organizations. If you wish to
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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. Page 22 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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though time be real, to realize the
unimportance of time is the gate of
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Greetings Coalition Family! Due to technical difficulties, we were unable to get last weeks News From The Coalition, Inc. to you, we know how much you look forward to each edition, so we promise to strive even harder to avoid situations such as what happened last issue. To those of you, who attended the party celebrating the occasion, remember, we have your email addresses. We want to hear from you! The Coalition, Inc. website is open! This is our website, let us build it together! Let us know
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“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is
success.” Henry Ford FOR OUR CHILDREN
WE NEED YOUR INPUT ON IMPROVING OUR
SCHOOLS
We Need You To Help Plan The Future Of Public Schools We Need The Input Of Parents, Community, Business, Faith-based Organizations, and most importantly... YOU!!! Considerations: •Safety •Teacher Quality •Old Buildings •After School •Discipline •Safety •Teacher Quality •Old Buildings •After School Meeting Dates & Locations: All meetings are from 6 to 8 PM RSVP: Kendall Hayes
by phone: 215-227-4407 x 1220 via email: khayesfullard@philasd.org March 23rd - Northeast High School (Northeast) 1601 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19111 Phone: 215 - 728 - 5018 March 26th Pepper Middle School (Southwest) 2901 S. 84th ST. Philadelphia, PA 19153 Phone: 215 - 492 - 6457 March 31st - Girls High School (North) 1400 W. Olney Ave. PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141 Phone: 215 - 276 - 5258 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Youth conference focuses on wealth building strategies The Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will hold the Juanita Kidd Stout Memorial Conference for Youth, Succeeding Against the Odds: Staying Focused in Uncertain Times, on Saturday, April 18th. The conference, for students grades 5-12, is designed to inform young people about wealth building strategies through hands-on activities that provide knowledge about earning, saving, investing and making money. The conference is presented in honor of one of the sorority’s most prestigious members, the late Juanita Kidd Stout, the first African American woman in America to be elected judge, serving in the Municipal and Common Pleas Courts in Philadelphia and serving the Pennsylvania State Supreme Court. In addition to interactive workshops, it will feature a youth entrepreneur showcase including jewelry, t-shirts, natural skincare products, unique handbags and tote bags. Participants will also receive a free gift bag, t-shirt, wealth building materials and more. The conference will be held at University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia. Registration will begin at 8:15am. For more information, go here. or call 215-248-3388. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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. ----- 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 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 ----- 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. 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 ----- 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… COLLEGE INFORMATION DAY MARCH 21ST We would like to take this opportunity to invite you to attend this year's College Information Day on Saturday, March 21, 2009 from 12:30pm to 3:30pm at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church-Community Hall, 5620 Wyalusing Avenue in Philadelphia, PA. This event is sponsored by Camphor's Women's Day Committee and the Good L.U.C.K. Foundation " I Dream of College" program. We invited high school students from Philadelphia and surrounding areas to attend to meet with college representatives, community resource organizations and community organizations who will offer educational summer programs. Date: Saturday, March 21st Time: 12:30pm -4:30pm Location: Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church 5620 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Community Hall Attendees: High school students in 10th, 11th, 12th Graders If you have any questions please contact our office at: 267-386-8204 ext. 4 Monday through Friday: 10am-2pm or via email at goodluckfoundation@gmail.com. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 1717 Arch Street 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! ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- FREE COMMUNITY ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS March 21st 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CAREER FAIRS Philadelphia Non-Profit Career Fair Thursday, March 26, 10 am – 2 pm Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue Villanova, PA 19085 Celebrate Diversity Career Fair Thursday, March 26, 10 am – 2 :30 pm The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts 300 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia Career Fair Monday, April 6, 11 am – 3 pm Crowne Plaza Hotel 5100 Presidential Blvd. Phila, PA 19111 Http://nationalcareerfairs.com Advance Job Fair Tuesday, April 14, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Valley Forge Convention Center 1100 First Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19408 Http://health-care-job-fairs.advanceweb.com ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 Detailed information available at: The Coalition, Inc. Group ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- HEALTH MATTERS GREEN PIECE 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 ----- 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 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 QuestBridge Scholarship QuestBridge is pleased to announce this year's College Prep Scholarship, which helps outstanding low-income high school juniors compete for admission to top-ranked colleges. College Prep Scholarship awards include the following: full scholarships to college summer school programs at Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Notre Dame, and Yale University; college admissions counseling provided by QuestBridge; invitations to QuestBridge College Admissions Conferences at Stanford and Yale; and all-expense-paid visits to top-ranked colleges The scholarship application is due on March 31, 2009. Visit our group for more information The Coalition, Inc. Group Philadelphia Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity is once again seeking applicants for its annual Hiliary H. Holloway, Esquire Scholarship Award program. The chapter's scholarship program, named after the late Hiliary H. Holloway, Esquire, a past Grand Polemarch and Laurel Wreath recipient of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, as well as a longtime member of the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter, is designed to aid promising minority male students in the public high schools of Philadelphia who are planning to matriculate in college following their graduation from high school. Applications and further info can be obtained from the student's Principal or guidance counselor. All applications must be postmarked by April 4, 2009 to be considered. The amount of the scholarship award is $2,000. A total of four $2,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2009. The fraternity uses the scholarship grants to enhance the opportunities for minority males to acquire a college education. The organization seeks to reach and assist those young men who have demonstrated academic promise, but have not necessarily accumulated the highest averages. Additionally, the need for financial assistance is fundamental. Students who meet these criteria should contact their Principal or guidance counselor about this scholarship opportunity immediately. An application can also be downloaded from the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter's web site: http://www.phillykappas.org ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- NIH Summer Institute on Community-Based Participatory Research The National Institutes of Health has announced the 2nd summer institute. We are thrilled to see that the organizers have
responded to Community-Campus Partnerships for Health’s (CCPH) comments on last year's summer institute. When the 1st NIH institute on CBPR was announced, CCPH expressed concern about its exclusive focus on academic
researchers. In CBPR, the community is involved at the very start of the research, so it was incongruent that the institute did not include the community partners or acknowledge the possibility of a
community partner as a principal investigator or co-PI. This summer's institute has been designed for community-academic partner teams (see below for details). CCPH has successfully implemented community-academic partner team-based model of CBPR training: http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/pdf_files/2005CBPRInstituteApp3-25.pdf and http://depts.washington.edu/ccph/pdf_files/2005%20Summer%20Institute%20Agenda.pdf The training curriculum, "Developing and Sustaining CBPR Partnerships" is available online at www.cbprcurriculum.info. If you're interested in bringing a CBPR training workshop or institute to your location, contact CCPH senior consultant Rachel Vaughn at sliccph@mcw.edu for more information. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Earth Island Institute Invites Applications From Young People for Brower Youth Awards Deadline: May 15, 2009 The Earth Island Institute’s (http://www.earthisland.org/) annual Brower Youth Awards honor young people ages between the ages of 13 and 22 living in North America for their outstanding activism and achievements in the fields of environmental and social justice advocacy. Award winners will have demonstrated “outstanding leadership” by playing a major leadership role in creating, organizing, and implementing a project. The project should fall under one or more of the following categories: conservation — work to eliminate or decrease the use of natural resources and the negative impacts on ecosystems and communities; preservation — work to protect ecosystems, species, indigenous cultures, and other irreplaceable elements of the world’s natural heritage; and restoration — work to re-establish the healthy functioning of ecosystems, parts of ecosystems, and human communities that manage ecosystems. Six winners will each receive a $3,000 cash prize, a trip to California for the award ceremony and a wilderness camping trip, and ongoing access to resources and opportunities to further their work at the Earth Island Institute. Visit the Brower Youth Awards Web site for complete program information. For additional RFPs in Environment, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_children.jhtml ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- 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 ----- 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!! For a list of scholarships please visit our group ‘The Coalition, Inc.’ http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS ARTS FOR AWARENESS It’s Time To Enter The... 2009 Philadelphia Hidden Streams Art Contest Brought to you by PWD Winners! Three winning drawings are selected from four grade groups: K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Three winning videos are selected from the 6-12 grade group. Prizes for drawings and videos are: All four 1st place drawings (one from each grade group) will be used on SEPTA buses to promote
messages about Philadelphia’s Hidden Streams. All three winning videos will be featured on both of the following websites: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary Philadelphia Water Department All 12 students with winning drawings and all 3 students with winning videos will receive prizes at an
Awards Ceremony in the Spring of 2009! Teachers of winning students receive $25 gift cards. EVERY student who submits a drawing or video to this contest will receive a calendar featuring the 12
winning drawings. DEADLINE! All entries must be received at: Partnership for the Delaware Estuary One
Riverwalk Plaza 110 S. Poplar Street, Suite 202 Wilmington, DE 19801 By March 20,
2009 (NO entries accepted after this date) Psst…Pass it on! Please share this announcement with other educators. Questions? Call 800-445-4935 x
112. Additional information available: The Coalition, Inc. Group ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- North Stars Spoken Word Cafe Join our after school arts students, North Stars for a SPOKEN POETRY CAFE from
4:30-6:30 at our community partners' venue, Jimmy John's (located on Temple's Main
Campus). This FREE event is for middle and high school students who want to share
their written work with our audience. Come on out during the spring break and
bring friends and family. Hope to see you there! North Stars' Spoken Word Cafe Tuesday, April 7, 2009 4:00pm-6:00pm ~ Free Jimmy John's 1601 N. 15th Street (Temple's Campus) Phila, PA Art Sanctuary North Stars' students invite Philly youth to join them for a Spoken Word Café. The North Stars will be hosting and read their own poetry created during the semester under the guidance of our lead artist instructor Trapeta Mayson and spoken word instructor the Twin Poets of DEF Poetry Jam. Bring your
rhythm and rhymes. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED! SPACE IS LIMITED! Please contact our Education
Coordinator Melissa Palmer (mpalmer@artsanctuary.org) at 215.232.4485. Celebrating 10 years of the power of Black art to transform, unite and enrich! ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 When: “FRIDAY” – March 20th, 2009 – Starting @ 7:30pm What: “PANORAMIC POETRY” - POETS doing their thing – LYRICAL SPIRITS getting down. ***”ADMISSION FREE” – FOR PERFORMING POETS!!!*** Please don't forget parking is very difficult in Center City. Allow time to park legally and arrive at the October Gallery on time. The reading is $10.00 for audience members, discounted to $7.00 if you call or e-mail to reserve a spot ahead of time. PanoramicPoetry@OctoberGallery.com October Gallery 701 Market Street Bldg. 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.629.3939 ….. Room #319 http://www.myspace.com/panoramicpoetry www.arttvnetwork.com {Go here to view previous shows} http://www.myspace.com/Crucialpoet Go to PanoramicPoetry@OctoberGallery.com to SIGN-UP, if you are a Poet wanting to perform. ----- 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 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- - - - - - Outside PA - - - - - Last Chance! Connected & Respected in Massachusetts Elementary educators are invited to explore ESR's curriculum, Connected and Respected: Lessons from the Resolving Conflict Creatively Program, presented by one of its authors, Jane Harrison. This resource helps students develop the social and emotional competencies that are vital to their academic success, building and maintaining relationships, and making positive contributions to their communities and the world. ESR is partnering with the Massachusetts Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA) and the JAMS Foundation to host this institute on Tuesday, March 17, 2009 from 8:30-3:30. MESPA is currently accepting registrations so register today! Click here to download the registration form from MESPA's website. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Celebrating the Revolutionary Puerto Rican/Latina Woman! This Women’s History Month, join The ProLibertad Freedom Campaign as we honor the contributions of
Boricua/Latina Women to the Puerto Rican INDEPENDENCE Movement ¡QUE VIVA LA MUJER! Recipients of the Doña Adelfa Vera Award for 2009: Yasmin Hernandez, Artist/Activist/Educator Teresita "Lah Tere" Ayala, Poet/Activist/Rebel Diaz Claudia de la Cruz, Pastor of La Iglesia San Romero de Las Americas/UCC Mistress of Ceremony: Haydee Morales, Casa Atabex Ache Co-Founder Keynote Speaker: Prisionera, Poet/Activist/Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico Sample Work Presentation: Our Women, Our Struggle (working title) is a 70-minute long documentary that chronicles the life of Puerto Rican revolutionary – Isabel Rosado, -- who dedicated her life to the Puerto Rican Independence movement and has become a symbol of the island's patriotism. Melissa Montero is a Latina filmmaker living in Queens, New York of Puerto Rican and Ecuadorian heritage. She has co-produced and directed a non-broadcast ten-minute promotional video/documentary on Casa Atabex Ache, a non-profit organization that does healing and transformation work for women of color. Poetry by: Mariposa and Prisionera Hand crafts and Natural Products: OLGA AYALA HANDICRAFTS (HECHO A MANO) Botanicafe (Lourdes Garcia) FRIDAY MARCH 27, 2009 AT 7PM! St. Mary's Episcopal Church 521 W126th St. (Between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway) Take the 1 train W125th St. Suggested donation: $5 (no one will be turned away) LIGHT REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED! For more information contact: The ProLibertad Freedom Campaign 718-601-4751 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Summer Youth Program Program Description For more information Click Here ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Gathering of Leaders: The Affirmative Development of Boys and Young Men of Color. April 30 through June 2, 2009 Dillard University 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 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.
----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Free Online Computer InstructionSee ‘Archives’ at www.Ustream.tv/channel/cbm-tv ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- A HAND UP! Got Space?
Local Non-Profit is looking for room to develop! For My Daughter is looking for approximately 350 - 500 square feet of indoor space for an academic Youth Program. Requirements: Separate Male & Female Restrooms Secure, yet visible to the community Room for desks and tables (no more than 10) Spacious enough for computers and lots books Year round, weekday and weekend access Really, reasonable rent! Contact: Yvonne Haughton 267-795-7811 yvonne.haughton@formydaughter.org IT’S HERE!! Our 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: Click Here or Mail to: A Hand Up! 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! ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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.
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