presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 10 April 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 29 |
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 … 06 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 10 Health Matters …10 Green Piece … 11 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 13 SpotLight … 19 Arts for Awareness … 19 Coming Up …21 Computers and
Technology … 25 A Hand Up … 26 On The Airways … 27 Page 02 If this publication is being
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Choose “Philadelphia’s
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menu. JOIN THE COALITION,
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Inc. Page 04 One of my most favorite
inspirational examples
about persistence is the
story of an Asian Bamboo
species that even after five
years of watering, weeding
and fertilizing is barely
visible. Then in a span of
about six weeks it grows
two and a half feet a day to
90 feet and higher. It grows
so fast that you can
literally "hear" it
growing. The question to
ask is did the bamboo grow
90 feet in six weeks or did
it grow 90 feet in five
years? Page 05 It's frustrating when you
know all the answers, but
nobody bothers to ask you
the questions. Page 06 JOIN THE COALITION,
INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 The history of progress is
written in the blood of men
and women who have dared
to espouse an unpopular
cause, as, for instance, the
black man's right to his
body, or woman's right to
her soul... Emma Goldman JOIN THE COALITION,
INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 A man in his 40's
bought a new BMW
and was out on the
interstate for a nice
evening drive. The
top was down, the
breeze was blowing
through what was
left of his hair, and
he decided to open
her up. As the needle
jumped up to 80
mph, he suddenly
saw flashing red and
blue lights behind
him. "There's no
way they can catch a
BMW," he thought to
himself and opened
her up further. The
needle hit 90, 100....
then the reality of the
situation hit him.
"What the heck am I
doing?" he thought
and pulled over. The cop came up to him,
took his license without a
word, and examined it and
the car. "It's been a long
day, this is the end of my
shift, and it's Friday the
13th. I don't feel like more
paperwork, so if you can
give me an excuse for your
driving that I haven't heard
before, you can go." The
guy thinks for a second
and says, "Last week my
wife ran off with a cop. I
was afraid you were trying
to give her back." "Have a
nice weekend," said the
officer. Page 09 The religious persecution of
the ages has been done
under what was claimed to
be the command of God...
Susan B. Anthony Coalition members! Get
‘Your’web linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site Page 10 I saw few die of hunger; of
eating, a hundred
thousand... Benjamin
Franklin JOIN THE COALITION,
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 Nothing will work
unless you do. Coalition members! Get
‘Your’web linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 I stayed at a really nice,
really fancy hotel this
weekend. The towels were
so thick I could hardly get
my suitcase shut. JOIN THE COALITION,
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 13 The Raw Family
Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION,
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 Develop an attitude
of gratitude, and give
thanks for everything
that happens to you,
knowing that every
step forward is a
step toward
achieving something
bigger and better
than your current
situation. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why
not share it with our
readers. send to
The.Pa.Coalition@gmail.com We will credit you
with the submission. page 15 JOIN THE COALITION! To join The Coalition, Inc. go
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‘Your’web linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site Page 16 An elderly widow and
widower were dating for
about five years. The man
finally decided to ask her to
marry. She immediately
said "yes". The next
morning when he awoke,
he couldn't remember what
her answer was! "Was she
happy? I think so, wait, no,
she looked at me funny..."
After about an hour of
trying to remember to no
avail he got on the
telephone and gave her a
call. Embarrassed, he
admitted that he didn't
remember her answer to
the marriage proposal.
"Oh", she said, "I'm so
glad you called. I
remembered saying 'yes' to
someone, but I couldn't
remember who it was." (Many thanks to Lisa
Richardson for this
submission.) Submit your own humor, and
let our readers know how
funny you can be. We
definitely need the help. ; ) (Family appropriate) Page 17 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 linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site Page 18 But he that dares not grasp
the thorn Should never
crave the rose. JOIN THE COALITION,
INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 19 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 20 Coalition members! Get
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INC! To join The Coalition go
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‘Your’web linkon The
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INC! To join The Coalition go
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‘Your’web linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site page 25 JOIN THE COALITION,
INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 26 Coalition members! Get
‘Your’web linkon The
Coalition, Inc. web site page 27 "Each success only buys an
admission ticket to a more
difficult problem." Word Of The Week verbose \vuhr-BOHS\,
Abounding in words; using or
containing more words than
are necessary; tedious by an
excess of words; wordy; as,
"a verbose speaker; a
verbose argument." |
Greetings Coalition Family! For My Daughters Library is expanding its’ Board of directors, candidates are encouraged to send résumé’s
to Yvonne M. Haughton, Director director@formydaughterlibrary.org267-795-7811
There are opportunities for Coalition members to get free airtime on “Life, Liberty,
And The Pursuit Of Happiness” radio program, WNWR ‘New World Radio’ 1540 AM.
Please contact us for available dates and times. 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.
“The life I touch for good or ill will touch another life, and that in turn another, until
who knows where the trembling stops or in what far place my touch will be felt.”
Frederick Buechner FOR OUR CHILDREN
Free Eyeglasses For Children
12 years old and under! Target is doing a special promotion for their optical service. It could end any time
but will definitely end no later than April 29th. Children 12 and under can get a free
pair of glasses. They need to bring in a valid prescription for glasses from their doctor and Target
will let the child pick from about 40 different frames. They will place their best lenses
in the frames that are non-glare and scratch resistant and normally sell for $200.00.
There are no income guidelines. Any child 12 or under is eligible. You can find stores with optical departments at www.target.com or
http://www.target.com/; to confirm they are participating before making a trip to their
store. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2009 Youth Summer Job Fair & Activity
State Representatives
Cherelle l. Parker & Dwight Evans Cordially invite You to attend the 2nd Annual Expo Saturday, April 25, 2009 Community College of Philadelphia 1300 W. Godfrey Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19141 Workshops are 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. • Expo is 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (You must pre-register for the workshops. Only 100 spots available on a
first-come-first-served basis.) Workshops include: Student Financial Aid, Interviewing Skills, Resume Writing · Summer Employment Opportunities for ages 14-21 · Summer Activities for ages 5-21 · Workshops Academic/Educational Resources For More Information Or To Register Call: Rep. Parker’s District Office at
215-242-7300 or Rep. Evans’ District Office at 215-549-0220 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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… Earth Day Fest & Flea Market Volunteer Day to Help Get the Word Out! Sat. April 11 @10am Meet at Uhuru Solidarity Center • 3733 Lancaster Ave take the #10 Trolley on the Green Line to 38th and Lancaster To volunteer: call 215-387-0919 • email philly@uhurusolidarity.org To vend: email philly_flea@yahoo.com • CLICK HERE for Registration www.uhurufleamarket.blogspot.com Music, Workshops & Speakers (partial list): Live music, rap & poetry: Os Humanos • TriggaN.A.M. • Timi Tanzania • Coco Sol •
Rasheed Bey African Drumming • African Storytelling by Atiya Ola • more! Workshops: Kundalini Yoga • "Have a Seat" - a complete workout while in a chair •
Native Plants • Sprouting & Local Superfoods • Organic gardening, permaculture,
bringing healthy food to all communities • African development programs
•environmental & social justice • alternative energy & healing Speakers: Uhuru Movement leader Diop Olugbala • African People's Solidarity
Committee • Uhuru Furniture • Dr. Michelle Strongfields, the All African People's
Development & Empowerment Project Health Committee ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES FEATURING: • Plant sharing and give-aways • Delicious vegan, tasty & nutritious food • Children’s activities • Vendors with art, books, music, clothes, ethnic art, jewelry & more • Networking with community & campus green groups & businesses The Uhuru Movement leads the way forward! The African Village Survival Initiative is a program and a vision for the future we can all support! DEVELOPING FOOD, WATER and ENERGY SURVIVAL and ECONOMIC SELF-RELIANCE • Creating a network of independent farming & gardening collectives in urban & rural areas • Community rainwater harvesting and solar energy systems • Independent Uhuru House community centers,and economic institutions -
recording studio & professional kitchen The black community-led Uhuru Movement has initiated a collective response to the deep economic crisis we are experiencing that is hitting the African community especially hard.This program is a prototype for creating green, sustainable energy, farming and economic self-reliance programs that can be reproduced anywhere in the U.S. & worldwide. Partial list of sponsors and endorsers: African People’s Solidarity Committee • uhurusolidarity.org Ethnics Furniture • ZipCar • 10th St Hardware • Essene Natural Foods The Food Trust • Friends of Clark Park • Atiya Ola's Spirit One Foods • Larabar Popped! Festival • Robin's Books • Studio 34 • Neighborhood Bike Works ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- PUBLIC WATCH-DOG FORUMS Life, Liberty and Neighborhoods first our goal is to Activate, Educate & Motivate for
Change! Public Watch-Dog Public Forums: PCEC will host targeted neighborhood forums
looking to primarily touch those who reside within the surrounding community. We
are not asking for funds, and we ask that there be no solicitation of funds for any
particular candidate or political party. We do not support, oppose nor endorse any
candidate. The purpose of these events is to educate the public around issues that are on the
table and affecting Philadelphia as a whole. The Philadelphia Civic Engagement Committee (PCEC) is a volunteer based,
non-profiting, non-partisan group of individuals whose mission is to educate the
citizens of Philadelphia on current issues that affect the city as a whole. We are
working towards bettering Philadelphia, promoting a message of equality,
empowerment, peace, and working together to create better solutions for a better
community. These events are free and open to the public. CENTER CITY, SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, BELLA VISTA, QUEEN VILLAGE Tuesday, April 14th 7pm until 9pm Central Library Branch 1901 Vine Street, Skyline Room, 4th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102 ***Judicial and Controller*** Moderator: Dr. Chuck Williams: http://thebigtalker1210.com/pages/357666... http://drchuckspeaks.blogspot.com/ Contact Information: PHILADELPHIA CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE (P.C.E.C) P. O BOX 63519 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147 Fareeda Mabry, Chair Email: fareeda@fareedamabry.com Cell: 267-243-1468 SUPPORTERS: The League of Women Voters Governor's Advisory Commission on African American Affairs Loraine Ballard Morrill- Power 99 FM More dates can be found at: The Coalition Inc. Group at Google ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 10amIrvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania 34th & Spruce Streets Philadelphia, PA Admission: $5 Art Sanctuary presents Grammy-nominated composer and trumpeter Hannibal
Lokumbe and freestyle spoken-word artist Toni Blackman in a concert
demonstration of improvisation, from jazz to hip hop. These two artists represent
Mitchell and Ruff's extraordinary legacy--to the tradition of American music and to us
all. Following the concert, Willie Ruff of the Mitchell & Ruff duo will make a special guest
appearance for a Q & A session with students. It is our community wide reading program, Reading in Concert. University of
Pennsylvania students from author and Professor Lorene Cary's (The Price of a
Child, and Free!) English class lead reading groups at various community centers
and schools in a common text (Mitchell & Ruff: An American Jazz Profile by William
Zinsser) to develop an appreciation of literature, and cultivate self-awareness. Students work with their chosen location for four-weeks, and then bring their group
to attend a lecture by the selected author or a performance based on the work of the
author. Teachers, if you would like to bring your class to this fun and educational concert, please contact Education Coordinator, Melissa Talley-Palmer (mpalmer@artsanctuary.org)
or 215.232.4485. Partners: University of Pennsylvania: The Netter Center for Community Partnerships, English Department, Kelly Writers House, Center for Africana Studies, City Year Greater Philadelphia, and Paul Dry Books. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES CAREER FAIRS 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.) Secondhand Smoke Can Make Children Suffer Serious Health Risks Children's exposure to secondhand smoke is responsible for: 1. increases in the number of asthma attacks and severity of symptoms in 200,000
to 1 million children with asthma; 2. between 150,000 and 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections (for children
under 18 months of age); and, 3. respiratory tract infections resulting in 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations each
year. The developing lungs of young children are severely affected by exposure to secondhand smoke for several reasons
including that children are still developing physically, have higher breathing rates than adults, and have little control over
their indoor environments. Children receiving high doses of secondhand smoke, such as those with smoking mothers, run
the greatest risk of damaging health effects. Source: http://www.epa.gov/smokefree/ GREEN PIECE FREE Household Hazardous Waste Disposal The City of Philadelphia provides FREE Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal at several area locations
throughout the year. The first event is scheduled for: • Saturday, April 18th Streets Department's Training Center State Road at Ashburner Street, 1.3 miles north
of Cottman Avenue and south of Linden Avenue. http://www.phila.gov/STREETS/HWtrainingCenter.jpg Examples of some of the materials accepted for proper disposal include: Computer equipment and TVs Lawn & Garden Products and Outdoor Products Pesticides (bug sprays, foggers and bombs, liquids, dusts, mouse baits/poisons and
mothballs) Chemical fertilizers Grill type propane cylinders (up to 20 lbs.) Swimming pool chemicals Indoor Pest Control Products, Kitchen and Bathroom Products and Cleaning
Solvents Pesticides (bug sprays, foggers and bombs, liquids, dusts, mouse baits and
mothballs) Bathroom cleaner Tile cleaner Toilet bowl cleaner Bleach All-purpose cleaner Oven cleaner Drain cleaner Stain and spot remover Cleaning solvents Aerosol cans Fire extinguishers Paint and Paint Related Materials Solvent-based paints and stains Paint thinner Varnish Paint stripper and paint brush cleaners For more information about these events please go to the city's website or call
215-686-5560 http://www.phila.gov/streets/hazardous_waste.html ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- You Are Invited to the 1st Statewide Environmental Justice Conference: "Building Healthy & Improved Communities for All" April 26-28, 2009 - Sheraton Hotel Harrisburg-Hershey Please visit the conference’s web site for general information and to download the Registration and Scholarship Application Forms http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/ejconference Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to register early. This Conference is sponsored by: PA Environmental Justice Advisory Board PA Department of Environmental Protection Drexel University School of Public Health PA Department of Community & Economic Development PA Department of Health PA Department of Transportation PA Department of Welfare PA Department of Education Waste Management Other sponsors listed on our web site Nora L. Carreras | Environmental Advocate Department of Environmental Protection Southcentral Regional Office 909 Elmerton Avenue | Harrisburg, PA 17110 Phone: 717.705.4903 | Fax: 717.705.4930 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and Tuesday
mornings. http://www.recyclingservices.org/ ----- 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 Helping Local Businesses Survive a Bad Economy Should local businesses use the Internet to become more profitable? Hosted by the Greater Germantown Business Association Philadelphia, PA, --- 7 million Americans are “heavy” social media contributors (6+
activities) who connect with 248 people on a ‘one to many’ basis in a typical week.
The percent of time people spend communicating online has increased 18% since
2006, while time spent on entertainment had declined 29 percent 1 “The problem is most small business owners do not realize that their customer pool
is online looking for them,” says business owner, JC Lamkin, President, Gypsy Lane
Technologies (GLT) and member of the Greater Germantown Business Association
(GGBA). "A quick drive down the 8200 to 5100 blocks of Germantown Avenue in
Philadelphia will result in the realization that our area businesses are quickly
folding. But, if you take a cruise on social media websites, you will begin to
understand why ... prospective customers are online. These days, it's not just about
having a website or the plummeting DJIA (Dow Jones Industrial Average). It is about
connecting with customers, establishing your brand as a leader in your industry and
building relationships online. Additionally, many business owners don't realize that
their customers are online discussing their product and service needs. Social media
sites are now allowing businesses to develop relationships with customers.
Business owners just need to learn how to properly build a strategy and tap into
that customer pool." To address the concerns around closing Philadelphia area businesses, the Greater
Germantown Business Association welcomes all to attend the Free Greater Germantown Business Association’s regular monthly meetings held on
the second Tuesday of every month; and, begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp with updates, the workshop immediately follows. Meeting adjourns at 8:00 p.m. This interactive workshop will be facilitated by tech expert, JC Lamkin, PMP,
president of Gypsy Lane Technologies (GLT), a professional Internet solutions
company headquartered in the Germantown section of Philadelphia with training
offices in Philadelphia and King of Prussia, PA. GLT specializes in best-in-class
database development, website development, social media strategies, webcasting,
online marketing, Flash multimedia and content management solutions. GLT
features an integrated team of web consultants, creative designers, writers, coders
and marketing professionals who know how to get online results. Ms. Lamkin will also be available to sign copies of her book, “Fabulous & Tech-Filled, Volume 1”. Additional Social Media for Business workshops ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Life-skills Training Certification Workshop This one-day, six-hour intensive workshop will certify your staff members, youth
trainers and instructors as Master Trainers of The Rites of Passage for Males
Life-skills Training Workshop for Young Men. At the completion of this workshop, you or your staff will be qualified to create,
set-up and operate your own successful Rites of Passage for Male Life-skills
Training Workshops at churches, schools and community centers. Over 150 Master Trainers have been trained since 2008. The workshop curriculum includes our unique method of teaching Life-skills:
Self-esteem; Finding my Career& Life Purpose; and Dress for Business Success. Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009, 8:30 AM - 2:15 PM - Clinton, Maryland For workshop dates, locations and additional information contact
dgreen4321@aol.com or call (301) 627-1586 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Yes You Can! Self-esteem Training Certification Workshops This one-day six-hour intensive workshop for women will certify your staff members
and instructors to teach the "YES YOU CAN ! Self-esteem and Self-confidence.Workshop for Women. At the completion of this workshop, you and your staff will be certified as Master
Trainers to teach the "YES YOU CAN !" Workshop for Women, and you will be
qualified to create, set-up and operate this successful self-esteem training workshop
for women at churches, schools and community centers. Date : Saturday, April 18, 2009, 9:00 AM - 2:30 pm – Clinton, Maryland For workshop dates, locations and additional information contact
voguemodeling@aol.com or call (301) 574-2226 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 SECOND SATURDAYS at SERENITY
An Afternoon of Poetry Every second Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 PM A FREE EVENT! Open Mike! Serenity Inspirational Gifts & Coffee 140 So. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 215.884.4342 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- ART SANCTUARY Friday, April 17, 2009, 12:00pm 628 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA Join Art Sanctuary for a Groundbreaking Celebration of its new center, at 16th and
Bainbridge Streets. In tandem with the Church of the Advocate, home venue for
large performances, this building will give Art Sanctuary staff its own offices for the
first time in 10 years; it will allow them to put on film screenings and book signings,
and give them a new space for workshops and classrooms as well as the ability to
record music and spoken word, and exhibit visual art. The Advocate gave Art
Sanctuary a great and grand entrance; this will give us a place to call our own. You have been a part of this plan, so please join us! Our special friends, donors and
funders will be there, as well as special guest Hannibal Lokumbe, composer of "A
Shepherd Among Us," based on the life of the Advocate's Rev. Paul Washington. Friday, April 17, 2009, 7:00pm Church of the Advocate 18th & Diamond Streets (Use Gratz Street Entrance) Philadelphia, PA "A Shepherd Among Us," based on the life of the Advocate's Rev. Paul Washington,
an original work which debuted this fall at Art Sanctuary's 10th Anniversary Gala will
be broadcast on WHYY. If you missed the performance, come to Church of the Advocate the night of the 17th,
at 7pm, for a special sneak preview of WHYY's On Canvas, which will air Wednesday,
April 22nd at 8pm. Come and meet the Grammy-nominated composer Hannibal Lokumbe, who created
this original work, and some of the performers who have played an important role to
make this concert beautiful and successful. Reservation recommended by emailing us at info@artsanctuary.org. ----- 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 FROM THE KING’S PALACE TO THE DOG HOUSE
guest presenter
Dr. Tawana Ford Sabbath, Ph.D. Saturday, April 18, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
First African Presbyterian Church
42nd and Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
ADMISSION FREE – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
3 CEU Credits Available for $15 • Certificates Available Immediately After The Workshop
CEU credits provided by the Chester Chapter NABSW, which has been designated as a pre-approved provider of
professional continuing education for social workers (Section 47.36) by the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Professional Counselors. fatherhood.institute@gmail.com ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Forum Wednesday, May 13 6:30-8:30pm 2231 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney and City Controller will be invited to
speak about their plans for improving Philadelphia’s city services. Aissia Richardson, President African American United Fund 2227 N. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19132 215-236/2100 phone 215-236/9077 fax ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 * * * Outside PA * * * A Practical Guide to Grant Writing & Fundraising Win More Grants for Your Programs. This two session, evening workshop (6:30 PM -
8:15 PM) provides you with grant writing and fundraising skills that are taught only
to fundraising executives. Learn how to find Federal & private grants; how to write successful grants; how to
plan fundraising events; how to find donors and more. A 112-page copy of "A Practical Guide to Grant Writing & Fundraising Manual" is
included in the cost of this workshop. Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 6:30 PM-8:15 PM – Clinton, Maryland & Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 6:30 PM-8:15 PM – Clinton, Maryland For workshop dates, locations and additional information contact
dgreen4321@aol.com or call (301) 627-1586 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 grow!
For My Daughter Library is looking for about
700 square feet of indoor space for our exciting Youth Program.
Requirements:
Secure, yet visible from the street
Room for desks and tables (no more than 10)
Spacious enough for computers and lots of books
Year round, weekday and weekend access
Really, reasonable rent!
Contact:
Yvonne 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! 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.” Life, Liberty and The Pursuit Of Happiness with Dr. John Elliott Churchville and Nancy Ellen, Wednesdays at 2pm
WNWR New World Radio 1540 AM. WELCOME BACK! Civil Alert World with Brother Sabir Bey Saturdays 5:30pm to 6:30pm on WNJC 1360 AM.
Also listen in on WKDU 91.7 AM Friday, 12am to 3am Sister Phile Chionesu, organizer of the Million Woman March, Saturdays 10:30pm to
12am on Blog Talk Radio “Nu Day Resurrection and Liberation" Show www.blogtalkradio.com/empresschi Call in and give your thoughts, comments, opinions at 1-646-652-2232 or send an instant message tomwmsistahood@aol.comto chat on line. |
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