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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 01 May 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 32 |
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 … 04 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 09 Health Matters …10 Green Piece … 14 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 14 SpotLight … 18 Arts for Awareness … 19 Coming Up …19 Computers and Technology
… 21 A Hand Up … 21 On The Airways … 23 Page 02 If this publication is being
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usThe Coalition, Inc. Page 04 A Very Special Meal Once there was a very
poor and devoted
woman who always
prayed to the Glory of
God, asking very little,
if anything for herself.
But one thought, one
desire continued to
recur and finally she
asked: petitioning the
Lord, that if it were
possible she would
love to prepare a
special meal and have
God share at her
table. And God, in His
Love for this goodly
woman, said He
would indeed come
the next day and share
a meal. Page 05
(cont.) Page 06
Mirabai Chrin Page 07 Perseverance is the hard
work that you do after you
get tired of doing the hard
work that you already did.
Newt Gingrich JOIN THE COALITION,
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 One night, Tom was
walking home when, all of a
sudden, a mugger jumped on
him. Tom and the mugger
began to wrestle. They rolled
about on the ground and
Tom put up a tremendous
fight. However, the mugger
managed to get the better of
him and pinned him to the
ground. The mugger then
went through Tom's pockets
and searched him, all he
could find on Tom was 25
cents. The mugger was so
surprised at this that he
asked Tom why he had
bothered to fight so hard for
a quarter. "Was that all you
wanted?" Tom replied, "I
thought you were after the
five hundred dollars I've got
in my shoe!" (Special thank you to Castor
Richardson for this
submission) Page 09 Fear of death makes us
devoid both of valour and
religion. For want of valour
is want of religious faith. Coalition members! Get
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Coalition, Inc. web site Page 10 On rare occasions one does
hear of a miraculous case of
a married couple falling in
love after marriage, but on
close examination it will be
found that it is a mere
adjustment to the inevitable. JOIN THE COALITION,
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it. Coalition members! Get
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Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 Laughter is the
closest distance
between two people...
Victor Borge JOIN THE COALITION,
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destroyed but not
defeated. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why
not share it with our
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Coalition, Inc. web site Page 16 A popular airline recently
introduced a special half rate
fare for wives who
accompanied their husbands
on business trips. Expecting
great feedback, the company
sent out letters to all the
wives of businessmen who
had used the special rates,
asking how they enjoyed
their trip. Letters are still
pouring in asking, "What
trip?" 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
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Coalition, Inc. web site Page 18 Write down the thoughts of
the moment. Those that come
unsought for are commonly
the most valuable. Unknown 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 19 JOIN THE COALITION,
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Strictly attentive to the details
of form in action or conduct;
precise; exact in the smallest
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Greetings Coalition Family! Join Coalition members and friends as they participate in the 6th Annual INTERFAITH WALK FOR PEACE and
RECONCILIATION Sunday 03 May 2009 in Philadelphia "People of Light, People of Hope, People of Courage." Walking Dialogue among Jews, Muslims, Christians, Sikh, Buddhists, Baha'i, Hindu, and Others. Come walk in peace, wear white as an expression of unity. Celebrate with Prayer, Music, and Sharing. (See page 6 for details)Do you have an event or program you want to tell folk about? Find out how to be a
guest on the “Life, Liberty, And The Pursuit Of Happiness” radio program, WNWR
‘New World Radio’ 1540 AM. Please contact us for available dates and times. For My Daughter Library is expanding its’ Board of directors, candidates are
encouraged to send résumé’s to Yvonne M. Haughton, Director
director@formydaughterlibrary.org 267-795-7811 "No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of
the main." John Done FOR OUR CHILDREN
EXTRA-EXTRA-EXTRA HOT OFF THE CREATIVE KIDS CLUB PRESS DON'T SLEEP ON THIS ONE! KIDS CAN BOWL FOR FREE ALL SUMMER LONG FROM: MAY TO SEPTEMBER GO TO THE WEB SITE AND DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU TO DO IT’S FOR FREE, 2 GAMES EVERYDAY PER CHILD AND IF YOU WANT TO BOWL TOO, CHECK OUT THE CRAZY PRICES FOR A
FAMILY PACK. ONCE AGAIN THIS IS BROUGHT TO YOU VIA: CREATIVE KIDS CLUB PEACE GEORGETTE KING ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- ACCEL Community Cyber Program Open Enrollment
Begins April 2009 Open House: May 5, 2009 at 6:30 pm. 107 Long Lane, 3rd Floor, Upper Darby, PA 19082 Come and learn about the Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School and how you can
register for the 2009/2010 school year. Virtual and Self-paced instruction available through public cyber charter schools for
grades K-12. ACCEL offers instructional support, guidance, tutoring and supervision for
home-schooled cyber students. ACCEL is committed to providing the highest
standard of educational support to every pupil. Very Affordable Tuition! Cost includes: Instructional support, structured environment, efficient staff, all
meals daily (breakfast, lunch & snacks), homework assistance, social skills &
leadership program, after school program (additional fee apply) and extra-curricular
enrichment activities (may require additional fee), and planned field trips (additional
fee apply). Call 610-352-9925 Today!! Call and reserve your space. Visit our website for more information. “A Christian Cyber Program Branching Out into the Community” ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- HOOPS RETURNS With support from the PA Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia, Hoops returns for a 3rd season. The program combines
basketball practice and refereed games with conflict resolution instruction for 100+ teenagers. According to Mitch
Little, DCS' Deputy Director, "Hoops gives kids a positive alternative and a chance to connect with caring adults
including a face- off between kids and Philadelphia police officers." email: cweiss@dcsphila.org phone: 215-336-5505 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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… An Evening of Science With Grand Hank The New Freedom Theatre is set to host an unforgettable night of science for the entire family with award winning
scientist and educator Grand Hank. “An Evening of Science With Grand Hank.” Friday May 1st Time: 7-9 PM New Freedom Theatre 1346 N. Broad Street (Broad & Master Sts.) Philadelphia, PA Tickets: $15 Tickets are available: New Freedom Theatre Box Office, by Phone: 215-978-8497 or online at www.freedomtheatre.org. If you want to get your tickets directly from Grand Hank Productions, Inc. contact us
at 215-247-1109. More information available in The Coalition, Inc. Group ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Dad for A Day May 1 (10am & 7:30pm) & May 2 (7:30pm): Several youths longing for an active, loving and consistent father in their lives
embark upon a journey into a magical "Land of Dads" where their wishes are
granted for a dad, but only for a day. Join Art Sanctuary's North Stars after school
art students for this original multimedia production featuring poetry, spoken word,
African Dance and Drum. This is a not-to-be-missed performance by our young
people! Reserve your space at this production! Art Sanctuary | Church of the Advocate | 1801 W. Diamond Street | Philadelphia | PA | 19121-1590 ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Mastering A Joyful Life Conference Inspiration, rejuvenation, and wellness focus of day-long series of workshops Magical Mother Coaching and Empowerment Services is hosting The Mastering A
Joyful Life Women's Conference on Saturday, May 2 9am until 4pm Lighthouse Community Theatre 715 Bellevue Avenue Trenton's west ward. Dr. Baruch ben-Yahuda, a holistic health physician for the Michael Baisden Show
will be the keynote speaker. All workshops, Luncheon & entertainment included for
the recession friendly price of $37.50. Several workshops including Aging Gracefully, Fitness at any Age, Vibrant Living
Wellness Tips for Women, Belly Dancing, Mediation will complement two
workshops for young adults entitled You Are What You Speak and Mother Daughter
Healing: A Special Bond. To register on-line for the Conference, please visit Magical Mother's web site at
http://www.magicalmother.com. To purchase tickets, call Princess and Prince Event Planning at (609) 284-8272 or Magical Mother at (609) 203-0994. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- WPEB Announces The Violence Free Alliance & 52nd Street Business Association will be facilitating a
Community Day in Malcolm X Park, 52nd & Pine Streets. Saturday, May 2, 2009 10am-3pm The event will draw upon many of our listening communities from West Philadelphia. WPEB needs volunteers to help spread the word about our great station! Please email Corey (corey@scribe.org) or give him a call (215) 222-4201 to sign up for a short two-hour shift. Volunteers will help distribute station information, they'll talk to everyone they see about WPEB and its programs, they'll recruit new members and volunteers, they'll record people's thoughts about West Philly and Community Radio, and they'll bring people to a Photo Booth in the station. This is a one-time volunteer event and a great way to get involved if you've been too busy for committee meetings or our other activities. Let's show 'em their Community Radio Station. See you Saturday, Outreach and Fundraising Committees ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site -----
INTERFAITH WALK FOR PEACE and RECONCILIATION ALL INVITED TO WALK and PARTICIPATE SUNDAY, 03 MAY 2009
2:00pm Philadelphia - 6th Annual "People of Light, People of Hope, People of Courage." Walking Dialogue among Jews, Muslims, Christians, Sikh, Buddhists, Baha'i, Hindu,
and Others. Come walk in peace, wear white as an expression of unity. Celebrate
with Prayer, Music, and Sharing. OPENING GATHERING: Philadelphia Cathedral [Jewish Prayer and Music] (3723
Chestnut Street) Walk west on Walnut; north on 46th to Lancaster FIRST STOP: Philadelphia Masjid (4700 Wyalusing) Walk east on Lancaster NEXT STOP: Millcreek Baptist Church (641 N Preston between 40th/41st at Lancaster) Walk east on Lancaster; south on 38th CLOSING GATHERING: Philadelphia Cathedral (3723 Chestnut Street) (Food and Fellowship) PRE-WALK GATHERING 12:30pm Al-Aqsa Islamic Society 1501 Germantown Avenue (3rd/Jefferson) Free parking; bus available to Cathedral and return PLEASE WEAR WHITE AS AN EXPRESSION OF UNITY A bus will follow walkers for those who need to ride part of all of the way Emergency medical assistance will be available Parking available - Market Street between 38/39 ($3.00 contribution requested) No political banners, please. DETAILS/MORE INFORMATION: www.interfaithpeacewalk.org ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Meeting Location: United States (Blogtalkradio.com) Date and Time: 5/3/09, starts at 3:00 PM Web site: http://blogtalkradio.com Swaggie's Voice launches it first ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION on Sunday, May 3,
2009, at 3:00 P.m. JOIN Special Guest Host Emmanuel Brown of Seeing Growth.com as he discusses
uplifting and empowering black youth today. Meet Guest Buth of Street Master Radio Program and McKevitt Walker, Program Manager at UMBC on Community involvement. Share ideas and network to reclaim our black youth! Call in: (646) 200-4332 SAVE THE DATE AND JOIN IN! Swaggie's Voice is exclusived published by Levine-Oliver Publisher,
www.levineoliverpublisher.com PLEASE FORWARD - THERE IS STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Thank you for supporting SeeingGrowth. Always Seeing Growth, (Emmanuel) ----- 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. WEST PHILADELPHIA, MANTUA, OVERBROOK Tuesday, May 5th 6pm to 8pm Philadelphia Enterprise Center 4548 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 ***District Attorney 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 ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 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 714 Market St., Suite 304, Philadelphia, Pa 19106 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.) Smoking Wipes Out Protective Genes (BlackDoctor.org) -- A University of Rochester scientist discovered that the toxins in cigarette smoke wipe out a gene
that plays a vital role in protecting the body from the effects of premature aging. Without this gene we not only lose a bit of youthfulness - but the lungs are left open to destructive inflammation and
diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer. By identifying the Sirtuin ( SIRT1) gene's role in pulmonary disease, scientists also hope to find ways to restore it and
jump-start lung healing. They've begun testing the powerful antioxidant resveratrol, which is extracted from red grape
skins, to develop a treatment to target SIRT1 and reverse lung damage, or at least enhance the way standard COPD
therapies work. "This novel protein will allow us to program our body's immune-inflammatory system against lung damage and
premature aging. The hallmark of this discovery is that we may be able to provide remedies to millions of smokers who
would like to quit but cannot kick their addiction, and millions of former smokers who, despite quitting, remain at risk
for illness as they age," said Irfan Rahman, Ph.D., associate professor of Environmental Medicine and an investigator in
the University of Rochester's Lung Biology and Disease Program. The research was published in two separate studies, in the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care
Medicine,appearing online Jan. 3, 2008, and in the American Journal of Physiology, appearing Dec. 27, 2007 . Approximately 23 million Americans have COPD, which is induced by inflammation and results in progressive
breathlessness. By the year 2020, it is expected to be the third leading cause of death worldwide; today at least 9
percent of the elderly population is estimated to suffer from debilitating lung conditions. Rahman has spent years studying how the 4,700 toxic chemical compounds in cigarettes assault lung tissue. He also
focuses on why some people seem genetically predisposed to develop lung diseases while others are more fortunate,
despite being smokers. SIRT1 plays a pivotal role in the puzzle. It belongs to a class of genes that regulate chronic inflammation, cancer and
aging. When SIRT1 is highly active, or over-expressed in mice, worms and fruit flies, their life spans are greatly
increased. Recent studies also show that SIRT1 plays a positive role in stress resistance, metabolism, apoptosis and
other processes involved in premature aging. However, environmental stress such as cigarette smoke or pollution can
decrease production of SIRT1 in the lungs. In collaboration with Vuokko L. Kinnula, M.D., at Helsinki University Hospital in Finland, Rahman's team studied the
levels of SIRT1 in the lungs of nonsmokers and smokers with and without COPD. Thirty-seven patients from Helsinki who were undergoing either a lung resection for suspected cancer or a lung
transplant, volunteered to provide tissue samples for the study. Researchers confirmed that SIRT1 was significantly
lower in smokers who had COPD and in smokers who did not have disease, compared to nonsmokers. The next step was to investigate what pathways lead to the depletion of SIRT1. Researchers found that Sirtuin also
plays a role in regulating the entire chemical signaling system that protects the lungs from smoke and pollution. They
investigated how SIRT1 relates to another key protective molecule, Nrf2, a transcription factor. Just as in the case of
SIRT1, an airway deficient in Nrf2 is weak and inflamed and more prone to conditions such as COPD, researchers
found. Nrf2 was also important because it directly regulates several antioxidant genes such as gluthathione (GSH), the most
abundant cellular antioxidant responsible for detoxifying the airways. Therefore, the pathway from SIRT1 to Nrf2
ultimately leads to the depletion of GSH, exacerbating the organ's aging process. "You can be 45 years old and look great on the outside, but if you are a smoker or former smoker, your lungs can
easily be 60 years old because of the chemical assault," Rahman said. Other University of Rochester research teams are investigating the Nrf2 pathway and various ways to boost
fundamental genetic changes in the body that would arm it with amplified natural antioxidants. The result could be the
development of a target for new drugs that would protect us from age-related diseases such as cancer and emphysema. Although he was not involved in the study, James D. Crapo, M.D., a leading expert in the field of lung disease and a
professor of Medicine at the National Jewish Medical and Research Center, University of Colorado Health Sciences
Center in Denver, said Rahman's novel finding opens new doors. "This is certainly an important breakthrough in
understanding the persistent lung damage and inflammation that occur in patients with COPD, and therapies can now be
directed towards this protein." The Environmental Health Sciences Center of the University of Rochester, which is partially funded by the National
Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS), supported the research. In addition, the University of Rochester
has filed a patent to protect the identification of a novel molecular target to treat the progression of COPD and
emphysema by inducing the Sirtuin1 gene. By De'Laney Rowland, BDO Staff Writer ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Mastering A Joyful Life ConferenceInspiration, rejuvenation, and wellness focus of
day-long series of workshops Magical Mother Coaching and Empowerment Services is hosting The Mastering A Joyful Life Women's Conference on Saturday, May 2 9am until 4pm at the newly renovated Lighthouse Community Theatre located 715 Bellevue Avenue in Trenton's west ward. Dr. Baruch ben-Yahuda, a holistic health physician for the Michael Baisden Show
will be the keynote speaker. All workshops, Luncheon & entertainment included for the recession friendly price
of $37.50. Several workshops including Aging Gracefully, Fitness at any Age, Vibrant Living
Wellness Tips for Women, Belly Dancing, Mediation will complement two
workshops for young adults entitled You Are What You Speak and Mother Daughter
Healing: A Special Bond. To register on-line for the Conference, please visit Magical Mother's web site at
http://www.magicalmother.com. For more information: The Coalition, Inc. Group To purchase tickets, call Princess and Prince Event Planning at (609) 284-8272 or Magical Mother at (609) 203-0994. ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Get Fresh! Volunteer with Philabundance Fresh for All You recycle out the wazoo and consider yourself consigliore of the enviro-sack mafia. Hence, a cause you can believe in: Philabundance wants to fill those ubiquitous
bags with produce through its new Fresh for All program. And you can help by volunteering. The nonprofit hands out perishables at six sites in the Delaware Valley — where
nutritious diet staples are hard to come by, especially in tough times. With a minimum three-hour commitment, you’ll keep busy. Help with admin, approve clients, or do community outreach (posting mailings,
making phone calls). Looking for something physical? Take food to sites, divide apples, and dole out the goods. You’ll be doing a major part to help people get the fruits and veggies they need. And that’s a green movement to be proud of. To participate in Fresh for All, contact Tunisia Garnett (215-339-0900 ext. 238 or
For more information, go to www.philabundance.org ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GREEN PIECE Do your part, see ‘Deforest Your life’ in The Coalition, Inc. Group ENTRY LEVEL WEATHERIZATION TRAINING: Four weeks; certificate of completion. Intro to residential energy efficiency, basic carpentry, air sealing, insulation, and
heater maintenance. Qualify to work for the Weatherization Assistance Program, contractors and related private
companies. “While ECA cannot guarantee every participant a job, we plan to hire 10 students from the first class, and
we have partnered with other career professionals to help place all the trainees.” ENERGY COORDINATING AGENCY ---GET YOUR GREEN COLLAR JOBS HERE ----- 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 ----- Student Achievement and Learning & Leadership Grants NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Achievement and Learning &
Leadership Grants Programs Deadline: October 15, 2009 The NEA Foundation (http://www.neafoundation.org/) supports a variety of efforts
by teachers, education support professionals, and higher education faculty and
staff to improve student learning in public schools, colleges, and universities across
the United States. The foundation is accepting applications for the following grant programs: The Learning & Leadership Grants program provides opportunities for teachers,
education support professionals, and higher education faculty and staff to engage
in high-quality professional development and lead their colleagues in professional
growth. Grants to individuals fund participation in professional development
experiences such as summer institutes and action research. Grants to groups fund
collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, and
mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. The grant amount
is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. The Student Achievement Grants program provides grants of $5,000 each to
improve the academic achievement of students by engaging in critical thinking and
problem solving that deepen knowledge of standards-based subject matter. The
work should also improve students’ habits of inquiry, self-directed learning, and
critical reflection. Proposals for work resulting in low-income and minority student
success with honors, advanced placement, and other challenging curricula are
particularly encouraged. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies,
equipment, transportation, software, and scholars-in-residence. Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12, public
school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at public higher
education institutions. Visit the NEA Foundation Web site for complete grant program information. RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016125/neafdn For additional RFPs in Education, visit: http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml ----- Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- 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 informa tion 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 The Coalition, Inc. welcomes new member C.R.O.P. Community Rebirth Organization Plan (CROP™) Action Team The United Block Captains' Association (UBCA) – Community Trust (for Family Life
Improvement) acts as the coordinating agency of the Community Rebirth
Organization Plan (CROP™) - Action Teams' whose constituents include students,
and their families who are in prison-to-work, homeless-to-home-to-work,
welfare-to-work, military-to-work, and school-to-work type situations. Community Rebirth Organization Plan (CROP™) Action Team7 PROGRAMS THAT
support the creation and operation of institutions and programs for human and community development through the joint
operation of Financial Institutions Financial Institutions - Institutional Guardian -
Community Trusts, the People Empowerment Community Development Federal Credit Union, the
People Empowerment Mutual Insurance Company, and the Center for Economic and
Social Justice (CESJ)! Human Development Support Organizations - Community Associations, Other
Community Associations, Block Associations, Omni-community (OCS) CHARTER
SCHOOL - CAMPUS OF DISTANCE LEARNERS, Data Spectrum The-Job-Market™
supported operations such as the African American Global Africa Development
Center (3ADC) - American Global Development Center (AGDC), Allied Trades &
Building Construction Conservation Crafts Association (an Independent
Apprenticeship Training-to-Work Program Operator), with College and University
Partners! CROP, through the Individual Development Account Trust Agreement (IDATA™) funding process is providing Training-to-Work Apprenticeship and expansion of health improvement, education, employment, finance, housing and business ownership opportunities, with social, environmental, and economic justice for family members who are in prison-to-work, homeless-to-home-to-work, welfare-to-work, military-to-work, and school-to-work type situations! The IDATAJ programs operate in a mutual responsibility agreement and family-stewardship framework! ARTS FOR AWARENESS Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists COMING UP 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. NORTH PHILADELPHIA, HUNTING PARK, OLNEY, GERMANTOWN Wednesday, May 13th 6pm until 8pm Esperanza 4261 North 5th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19140 ***District Attorney 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 ----- Civic Engagement in the 21st Century ForumWednesday, 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 ----- * * * Outside PA * * * ----- 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. 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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