presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 03 April 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 28 |
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 … 05 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 05 Health Matters …06 Green Piece … 07 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 08 SpotLight … 11 Arts for Awareness … 12 Coming Up …14 Computers and Technology …
15 A Hand Up … 16 On The Airways … 18 Page 02 If this publication is being
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Coalition, Inc. Page 04 A beggar lived near the king's
palace. One day he saw a
proclamation posted outside the
palace gate. The king was giving
a great dinner. Anyone dressed
in royal garments was invited to
the party. The beggar went on his way. He
looked at the rags he was
wearing and sighed. Surely only
kings and their families wore
royal robes, he thought. Slowly an idea crept into his
mind. The audacity of it made
him tremble. Would he dare? He made his way back to the
palace. He approached the guard
at the gate. "Please, sire, I would
like to speak to the king." "Wait
here," the guard replied. In a
few minutes, he was back. "His
majesty will see you," he said,
and led the beggar in. "You wish to see me?" asked the
king. "Yes, your majesty. I want
so much to attend the banquet,
but I have no royal robes to
wear. Please, sir, if I may be so
bold, may I have one of your old
garments so that I, too, may
come to the banquet?" (cont.) Page 05 The beggar shook so hard that he
could not see the faint smile that
was on the king's face. "You
have been wise in coming to
me," the king said. He called to
his son, the young prince. "Take
this man to your room and array
him in some of your clothes."
The prince did as he was told
and soon the beggar was
standing before a mirror, clothed
in garments that he had never
dared hope for. "You are now eligible to attend
the king's banquet tomorrow
night," said the prince. "But
even more important, you will
never need any other clothes.
These garments will last
forever." The beggar dropped to his knees.
"Oh, thank you," he cried. But
as he started to leave, he looked
back at his pile of dirty rags on
the floor. He hesitated. What if
the prince was wrong? What if
he would need his old clothes
again. Quickly he gathered them
up. The banquet was far greater than
he had ever imagined, but he
could not enjoy himself as he
should. He had made a small
bundle of his old rags and it kept
falling off his lap. The food was
passed quickly and the beggar
missed some of the greatest
delicacies. (cont.) Page 06 Time proved that the prince was
right. The clothes lasted forever.
Still the poor beggar grew fonder
and fonder of his old rags. As time passed people seemed to
forget the royal robes he was
wearing. They saw only the little
bundle of filthy rags that he
clung to wherever he went. They
even spoke of him as the old man
with the rags. One day as he lay dying,
the king visited him. The
beggar saw the sad look
on the king's face when
he looked at the small
bundle of rags by the
bed. Suddenly the
beggar remembered the
prince's words and he
realized that his bundle
of rags had cost him a
lifetime of true royalty. He
wept bitterly at his folly.
And the king wept with
him. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 The individual whose vision
encompasses the whole world
often feels nowhere so hedged in
and out of touch with his
surroundings as in his native land. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 This guy comes home from work
one day to find his dog with the
neighbor's pet rabbit in his
mouth. The rabbit is very dead
and the guy panics. (Submitted by Terrance Earl,
Jacksonville, FL) Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We definitely need the help. ; ) (Family appropriate) Page 09 Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 10 Beware of little expenses. A small
leak will sink a great ship. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 My mother said I must
always be intolerant of
ignorance but
understanding of
illiteracy. That some
people, unable to go to
school, were more
educated and more
intelligent than college
professors. 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. page 12 Only dead fish go with the flow. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 "Chance is always
powerful. Let your hook
be always cast; in the
pool where you least
expect it, there will be a
fish." If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
The.Pa.Coalition@gmail.com We will credit you with
the submission. “It is true that power corrupts, and
absolute power corrupts absolutely”
-Paul M. Washington page 15 JOIN THE COALITION! To join The Coalition, Inc. go
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‘Your’web linkon The Coalition,
Inc. web site Page 17 "Patience has its limits. Take it
too far, and it's cowardice." 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 only!) Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
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Greetings Coalition Family! Physicians for Social Responsibility, charter members of The Coalition, Inc. presents
its’ annual Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, greener landscapes, and plenty of
reasons to go for a run! Legs Against Arms 5K Run/Walk is only one month away!April 26, 2009 - La Salle University Not registered yet? Visit www.legsagainstarms.org for more information or click
here to go directly to online registration. Already registered? Click here to create your personal fundraising page and ask
friends and family to pledge on your behalf. All proceeds benefit PSR's violence
prevention initiatives. Click here to see examples of current fundraising pages. Questions? Email info@legsagainstarms.org or call 215-765-8703. 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. Due to the length of some announcements, full text will be available in our group The
Coalition, Inc. Group as will be noted. Thank you for your continued support.
FOR OUR CHILDREN
Male Student Mentoring Initiative (MSMI) Pilot Project Description The Male Student Mentoring Initiative (MSMI) is a Circle of Care sponsored leadership training Pilot Project of
Liberation Fellowship Community Development Corporation. The Project seeks to provide leadership training and
mentoring infused with STD and HIV/AIDS awareness education to separate groups of 10 middle and 10 senior high
school males in the Germantown and Mount Airy sections of Philadelphia. The Project is grounded in a leadership
development-training curriculum that stresses personal responsibility and accountability for being progressive leaders and
positive role models in the school and larger community. STD and HIV/AIDS education and prevention strategies will be
explored as part of the students’ work product, which will require them to produce an education event for their peers and
parents. The ultimate goals of this Pilot Project are to: 1) Determine whether progress can be made in affecting responsible behavior change in the students; and 2) Decide the feasibility of refining and expanding the Pilot into a fully integrated project of the Circle of Care that will provide leadership development opportunities for young people. For more information: (215) 848-8511 and online: The Coalition Group ----- 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 Registration will begin at 8:15am 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. 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 ----- 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… 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 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CAREER FAIRS 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 HEALTH MATTERS (If you, a friend, or loved one are trying to kick the habit of smoking, please pay attention to this column over the
next few weeks.) Active Smokers More Likely To Kick The Habit (BlackDoctor.org) -- Physically active smokers might have greater success quitting smoking than those who are more
sedentary, according to a new study from the University of Toronto in Canada. The study, which appears in the May issue of American Journal of Public Health, looked at the demographics of nearly
23,000 Canadian smokers. Physically active men were 36 percent more likely to have tried to quit smoking within the past
year and women were 37 percent more likely to do so than their less-active peers were. “Previous studies have suggested that participating in one healthy behavior, such as physical activity, may lead to the
adoption or maintenance of another positive behavior, such as smoking cessation,” said lead author Wayne deRuiter. About one-quarter of the daily smokers studied were physically active. On average, these smokers were six years younger
than sedentary smokers were. Physically active smokers, who were more likely to be male and single, began smoking at a
younger age, smoked fewer cigarettes per day and tried to quit smoking more often than their inactive counterparts did. While the findings are encouraging, it is possible that some smokers will use physical activity as an excuse to continue
smoking, according to Jennifer McClure, Ph.D., an associate investigator at the Center for Health Studies for the Group
Health Cooperative in Seattle. She was not involved with the study. “There’s some caution to be used here because we don’t know how well [increasing physical activity to stop smoking]
would work. By telling people you can use physical activity as a harm- reduction means, this could delay or deter their
efforts to quit smoking,” McClure said. “This would not be the message we would want to convey.” “I’ve had the opportunity to speak with smokers who told me they are ‘living proof’ that physical activity does assist in
smoking cessation,” deRuiter said. “These individuals were, at one time, hardcore smokers who began walking several
times throughout the day. As physical activity levels increased, they found they were smoking less until they eventually quit
smoking altogether.” However, he added, “I think that these individuals represent a minority.” Should sedentary smokers be encouraged to get moving as a first step toward quitting? The researchers were not able to determine if it is possible to induce smokers who are not already physically active to
adopt the lifestyle, particularly in an unsupervised environment. McClure agreed. “If we’re going to look at physical activity as a means for promoting smoking cessation or reduction, the
open question really is — for that larger group that is physically inactive — can we motivate them to initiate that behavioral
change?” By De'Laney Rowland, BDO Staff Writer GREEN PIECE ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION FREE COMMUNITY ENERGY CONSERVATION WORKSHOPS 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 ----- 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 ----- 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 Physicians For Social Responsibility’s LEGS AGAINST ARMS 5K RUN/WALK As an outgrowth of our commitment to eliminate the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia, Physicians for Social
Responsibility (PSR) is hosting Legs Against Arms, a 5K Race/Walk, at La Salle University on April 26, 2009. We will
strengthen our legs while opposing illegal handguns in Philadelphia. Individuals, families and teams are encouraged to
participate as activists and advocates for a future filled with hope, not harm. Trish McDermott was murdered at 9th and
Chestnut Streets in 2005 and her family wanted a way to celebrate her life rather than her traumatic death. At LAA II in
2008, Team Trish was formed in her memory. PSR and Team Trish invite you to continue this tradition and get a team
together to honor and celebrate the life of a loved on lost to violence. Any proceeds support PSR’s ongoing violence
prevention initiatives. ARTS FOR AWARENESS **** “Poetry & Praise Series” **** ***Calling All Poets, Singers, Comedians, & Musicians*** OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC The Place to be is WESLEY A.M.E ZION CHURCH – 1500 Lombard Street, Phila., PA
19146 Rev. Dr. Paul S. Hoggard, Pastor ***Live Musical Band- “MTM” Many Thoughts of Music*** SATURDAY – 04/04/2009 FROM – 5pm to 9pm $10.00 Donation $5.00 Donation for Performing Poets/Singers HOSTED BY: “CRUCIAL”- Also Host of Panoramic Poetry, Sponsored by October
Gallery http://www.myspace.com/CrucialPoet Also Featuring: Poetry By: “Caution” & “Kareem Game Face Hall” Young Ladies Praise Dancers – “Young Ordered Steps” Young Men’s Mime Group – “Hands for God” Wesley A.M.E Zion Church – “Jubilee Singers” Charles Newkirk & Friends DINNERS SOLD BY: Brenda’s Soul Food Café ----- 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 ----- Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists 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 ----- Summer Youth Program Program Description For more information Click Here ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Healthy Homes Essentials for Practitioners Training Thursday, April 23 & Friday, April 24, 2009 2nd Baptist Church of Germantown 6459 Germantown Avenue, corner of Upsal Street
Free parking–Enter off Clivden Street Continental breakfast & lunch included both days! Cost: $245 – Limited scholarships available! For more information: The Coalition, Inc. Group COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
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 director@formydaughterlibrary.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
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