presents
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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 29 May 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 36 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of
Directors Gary R. Adams (President), John
E. Churchville (Treasurer), Yvonne
Haughton (Exec. Secretary), Members: Josephine Blow, Patricia Coyne,
Stanley Daniels, Tom Henry,
Calvin Johnson, Angela
Mohammed, Abdul Malik Raheem Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 08 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 13 Health Matters …16 Green Piece … 21 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 21 SpotLight … 25 Arts for Awareness … 27 Coming Up …29 Computers and Technology … 30 A Hand Up … 31 On The Airways … 33 Page 02 If this publication is being
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“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. JOIN THE COALITION, INC.! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usThe Coalition, Inc. Page 04 "Late one night the Teacher
sat around a blazing fire
with a small number of
disciples. Their
conversation was broken
by periods of silence when
they gazed at the stars or
stared into the glowing
embers. Suddenly the
Teacher posed a question:
"How can we know when
the night has ended and
the day has begun?" Immediately the disciples
began to argue with one
another. Finally, one of
them begged the Teacher,
"Answer your own
question, Teacher, for we
cannot think of another
response." Page 05
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 Since every effort in our educational
life seems to be directed toward
making of the child a being foreign
to itself, it must of necessity produce
individuals foreign to one another,
and in everlasting antagonism with
each other. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 In ancient Israel, it came to pass
that a trader by the name of
Abraham Com, did take unto
himself a young wife by the name
of Dot. And Dot Com was a comely
woman, broad of shoulder and
long of leg. And lo, the land was so feverish
with joy at the new riches and the
deafening sound of drums, that no
one noticed that the real riches
were going to the drum maker, one
Brother William of Gates, who
bought up every drum company in
the land. And indeed did insist on
making drums that would work
only with Brother Gates'
drumheads and drumsticks. (Special thank you to Rabbi
Wheaton for this submission) Page 10 Patriots always talk of dying for
their country and never of killing for
their country. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 Perhaps travel cannot
prevent bigotry, but by
demonstrating that all
peoples cry, laugh, eat,
worry, and die, it can
introduce the idea that if
we try and understand each
other, we may even
become friends. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 Think impossible and
dreams get discarded,
projects get abandoned,
and hope for wellness is
torpedoed. But let someone
yell the words It's possible,
and resources we hadn't
been aware of come
rushing in to assist us in
our quest. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 13 The Raw Family Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 One man scorned and
covered with scars still
strove with his last ounce
of courage to reach the
unreachable stars; and the
world was better for this. 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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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 16 An 80 year old woman was
arrested for shop lifting.
When she went before the
judge he asked her, "What
did you steal?" She replied:
a can of peaches. The
judge asked her why she
had stolen them and she
replied that she was
hungry. The judge then
asked her how many
peaches were in the can.
She replied 6. The judge then said, "I will
give you 6 days in jail." Before the judge could
actually pronounce the
punishment the woman's
husband spoke up and
asked the judge if he could
say something. He said, "
What is it? " The husband said "She
also stole a can of peas." (Special thanks to Kathy Parsons
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 I must follow the people. Am I not
their leader? - Benjamin Disraeli 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, INC! To join The Coalition go
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 29 Self-esteem must be earned! When
you dare to dream, dare to follow
that dream, dare to suffer through
the pain, sacrifice, self-doubts, and
friction from the world, you will
genuinely impress yourself. page30 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 31 The first step in the acquisition of
wisdom is silence, the second
listening, the third memory, the
fourth practice, the fifth teaching
others. page 32 The young clerk's responsibilities
included bringing the judge a hot
cup of coffee at the start of every
day. Each morning the judge was
enraged that the coffee cup arrived
two-thirds full. The clerk explained
that he had to rush to get the
coffee delivered while it was still
hot, which caused him to spill
much of it along the way. page 33 Word Of The Week impassible \im-PASS-uh-buhl\:
Incapable of suffering; not subject to
harm or pain; Unfeeling or not showing
feeling. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Three new sites have signed aboard for The 2009 Weekend of Peace, details in the coming weeks. 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. This is the duty of our generation as we enter the twenty-first century -- solidarity
with the weak, the persecuted, the lonely, the sick, and those in despair. It is
expressed by the desire to give a noble and humanizing meaning to a community in
which all members will define themselves not by their own identity but by that of
others. Elie Weisel FOR OUR CHILDREN
Family Life Expo for Homeschool & Cyber Families Sponsored by Accel Community Cyber Program Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. At the Malcolm X Memorial Park 5200 Pine Street, Philadelphia, Pa *Moon Bounces *Health Resources *Face Painting *Arts & Crafts *Food *Free Games & Activities *Carnival Rides *Blood Pressure Screening *Manicure *Live Music and Entertainment *and much much more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cyber students and their families, let’s celebrate the end of the school year together with at bang! Homeschool & Cyber students and their families, let’s celebrate the end of the
school year together with at bang! Veronica Manley ACCEL Community Cyber Program Adolescent Intervention Network 610-352-9925 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Green Friendly Library Celebrates Children of all Ages For My Daughter Library invites the community to the 1st Annual Daughters for Children FUNdraiser. Win A Free Laptop Computer! Friday, June 12, 2009
Sedgwick Theater 7137 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA The event begins at 6:00 pm and winds down at 8:30 and admission is free. The FUNdraiser is an evening of learning and fun where Mothers and Fathers and
Daughters and Sons and children of any age who have had a hard day at work can
hang out and play darts, musical chairs, Scrabble and Candyland or puzzle over a
Rubik’s Cube, draw on the chalkboard learn a little sign language and enjoy other
fun activities from childhood! The “Daughters for Children FUNdraiser” benefits For My Daughter Library which is a community based library and
resource center providing after-school, Saturday and summer time programs and services for Daughters ages 9-14, and
their families. The For My Daughter Library is a safe, girl friendly place for Daughters to study, do homework and research in an
environment rich with books, data, learning materials and staff dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the
history and culture of the African Diaspora. For My Daughter Library stresses the importance of community recycling and resource conservation to Daughters and their families. In an effort to lead by example, the Green Friendly For My Daughter Library was
created with recycled furnishings, energy efficient lighting and up to date,
previously owned, gently loved books and materials. For My Daughter is a Green Friendly Environment 75 % of the gently used books have either been donated or acquired at reduced
cost from generous former owners 80% of the comfortable and functional furniture was acquired through donations,
thrift stores, yard sales, online sales or the PhillyFreecycle website. At the free event, ‘Keepers of the Culture’ Storyteller and Quilt Crafter Carla Wiley will bring to life the
history and culture of the African Diaspora as participants relax on cozy chairs and
pillows as they become a child safe in her warm and wonderful village. Also, Artist, Film maker and Humanitarian Helen Webber will premier her short film, “Catch a Dreamer” which
highlights the Rights and the plight of children around the world…with a hopeful ending. For Advance Purchase Raffle Tickets call Yvonne @ 267-795-7811 or email
director@formydaughterlibrary.org For My Daughter Library gladly accepts your generous book donations to help our
children learn and grow!! Visit our website www.formydaughterlibrary.org/ ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Help Creative Kids Club Get Transportation If anyone would like to help the youth raise funds for their summer transportation, please assist us by ordering on-line
with Avon. They will transfer 20% of every order received with our code # (870014), back to us, just by you ordering
on-line, and not in line. It is just like we are your Avon representative and you will be giving the youth the
opportunity to travel throughout the Delaware Valley for free, Avon will be paying for
our ride. Thanks, in advance. Go to the website: beautyfundraising.com Then: Pick: “Register a Fundraiser Customer” Don't forget to write down our code # (870014), it is the only way we will get paid,
and by the way we will know who believes in us, with our monthly report Creative Kids Club organization code is 870014 Yes, please pass this information on to your friends too, we can use everyone's
support. Transportation, is no joke, it costs. PS - Does anyone know of a Auto Dealership that might donate a Van to the Kids
Club. Any close friends, family members who work for dealerships, please let us
know. Suggestions appreciated. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2009 SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR HIGH
SCHOOL STUDENTS
FREE!! MIT announces its MITES Program, (Minority Introduction to Engineering and Science), a challenging 6 week summer program that prepares
promising rising seniors for careers in engineering and science. If you are selected,
all educational, housing, meals and activity costs are covered. You must, however,
pay for your own transportation to and from MIT. To apply, go to
http://mit.edu/mites/www GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Science & Engineering Apprenticeship
program (summer) - This program places academically talented H.S. students (at
least 16 yrs old, sophomores/ juniors) with interest in science & math in Dept. of
Defense laboratories for an 8-wk period over the summer. This is an invaluable
experience in the world of scientific research, with hands-on exposure to scientific
& engineering practices not available in the HS environment. It is a paid apprenticeship ($2,000) and the students are assigned a scientist or engineer as their mentor. To apply online or get more information about the program: http://www.usaeop.com. Students must submit their transcript (minimum GPA 3.0) and teacher recommendation to the program director for consideration and daily transportation is the student's responsibility. Program runs from June 22 - August 14, 2009. FREE!! Princeton University announces its Summer Journalism Program for low-income sophomores or juniors with at least a 3.5 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) who have an interest in journalism. The cost is free including travel costs to and from Princeton! Apply now! Go to www.princeton.edu/sjp ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- FREE!! The National Center for Health Marketing's Global Health Odyssey Museum is
pleased to offer the 2009 CDC Disease Detective Camp (DDC). DDC is an academic day camp for students who will be high school juniors and seniors
during the 2009-2010 school year. Campers will take on the roles of disease detectives and learn how CDC safeguards
the nation's health. The camp will be offered twice from June 22-26 and July 13-17. For more info and to apply to go www.cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit/camp.htm . ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- FREE!! The American Legion sponsors a weeklong summer leadership program called
Boys State. This year's program will be held at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland from June 21-27. If you are a junior interested in a leadership opportunity see your guidance
counselor right away for more information. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2009 Coca-Cola Pre-College Leadership Program The Leadership Center at Morehouse College presents the 2009 Coca-Cola
Pre-College Leadership Program. There are 2 programs, one for male students
completing their sophomore or junior year, and the other for male students
completing their senior year. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0
scale). The curriculum focuses on personal and interpersonal leadership skills. The program runs from June 20 to June 26. The cost is $400.00. To apply, go to www.morehouse.edu. Application access is listed under "Events at the Leadership Center .." ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- NASA sponsors the National Space Club Scholars Program, a 6 week summer internship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.. It is open to
students who will be 16 years old and have completed the 10th grade by June 2009, have demonstrated high academic success, and have an interest in space science or engineering as a career. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Applications are available in the Career Center or online at www.education.gsfc.nasa.gov/pages/placement.html Apply now! ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- University of Maryland, College Park: Women in Engineering, E2@UMD, July 12-18
or July 19-25; rising juniors and seniors. Go to www.wie.umd.edu/precollege or call 301-405-3283. University of Maryland Young Scholars Program targets rising juniors and seniors
who have a strong academic record and a desire to excel to experience college life while earning three academic credits. 14 courses are offered for three weeks from July 12 ? 31, 2009. Visit www.ysp.umd.edu/pr ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- CITY YEAR, WASHINGTON DC (Americorps) – Graduating seniors who are not sure what they want to do after high school should
consider applying for a paid community service position with City Year,
Washington, DC, a group of 17-24 year olds committed to full-time service for ten
months in the Washington, DC community. Benefits include: living stipend ($200 per week), health care coverage, free metro pass, and $4,725 educational scholarship. For more info: www.cityyear.org or email: cmurphy@cityyear.org/dc or call:
202-776-7780, Amanda Seligman. Recruitment open houses will be held once a month at their headquarters: 918 U
Street, NW, 2nd floor, Washington D.C. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- There are several different educational opportunities for families in Philadelphia.
Public schools, charter schools, magnet schools, catholic schools, and alternative
high schools. To help families bridge the digital divide in finding the appropriate school for their
children, on the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Education
Resources, parent handout
http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/education.html , we have
listings of these school choices for families and health care providers to help
families in need find a school that fits the needs of their child. 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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,
www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… WPEB Community Radio Pre Anniversary Fund Raising Event Saturday, May 30th JESS & RON'S 6054 Market Street 2pm-2am LIVE BROADCAST $2.00 DONATION DJ Champagne has worked hard to organize this Pre Anniversary Fund Raising Event. It would be righteous for ALL members and ALL on air personalities to support his efforts on behalf of WPEB by promoting and attending the event. Even if you can't stay long, please stop in, show your support, and BRING A FRIEND!! ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The NSF Artists Against Violence & The Project Build Up Youth want you to Join Us On Saturday May 30, 2009 "BRING BACK THE LOVE" CONCERT NORTH PHILADELPHIA STYLE Performances and Guest Speakers Addressing: HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS MARRIAGE DRUG & ALCOHOL DEPENDENCY vs INDEPENDENCE VIOLENCE PROPER PARENTING SKILLS vs ILL PARENTING GETTING OVER THE HATE IN OUR COMMUNITIES Participating Artists: Who’s Next Entertainment presents young poppa 3 Da Hardway Staci Rose Khanur Drew the Picture Cally Cleat Lero & Many More To Come Cecil B. Moore Recreation Center 12 Noon TO 8 PM For more information about upcoming city wide events in June, please contact:
Bomani @ 215-820-6146 PLEASE INVITE YOUR CLIENTS, PARTICIPANTS, EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS.
ALL ARE WELCOME! HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! If we can save a child, We can save a family, If we can save a family, We can save a community, If we can save a community, We can save our city, Thank you for joining us in our efforts of "Creating Change" in our Schools and
Community. PAYTHIA, CEO of NSF Project Build Up For more information regarding our program and services, please visit our websites:
PLEASE CLICK ON LINK. http://www.wix.com/nsfproject/nsf-project http://www.artistsagainstviolence.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Camphor Memorial United Methodist Women
present SUMMER TREASURES FLEA MARKET
AND VENDOR MARKET
Saturday May 30th Camphor Memorial UMC 5620 Wyalusing Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 9 A.M. - 4 P. M. Space $15.00 Table & Chair Provided: $20.00 Food Will Be Sold: Fish Sandwiches, Hot Dogs, Soda, Pretzels CHILDREN'S GAMES and ACTIVITIES!! City Resource Area Contact Info: Kym Oglesby or Maria Carmichael Ph: 215-747-2600 Email: secretary@camphormemorial.org Catherine Exum, Chairperson ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Teens Go Green for Summer Jobs
Improving life chances for youth and young adults This summer marks the 34th year GPUAC will provide summer employment
experiences to more than 1,000 youth throughout the city. Working in partnership
with the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) through its WorkReady Program, GPUAC will offer internships to youth, ages 14-24, between July 6 and August 14. New this year, GPUAC received a special grant for $91,500 from PYN to expand its
current summer youth employment programs with the launching of a new model
called GPUAC & Bartram Go Green, a project to help youth from underserved
communities get into the pipeline for green jobs of the future. This unique partnership with John Bartram High School will offer a service learning work experience for 75 youth in Southwest Philadelphia with a "go green" theme. Their internship will educate and expose them to green career options. There are a number of GPUAC programs and partners that serve youth in Southwest
Philadelphia where Bartram is located, including the Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia, the Saving Homes/Saving Neighborhoods foreclosure prevention program and the Youth Outreach Adolescent Community Awareness Program (YOACAP). Teens interested in summer employment through GPUAC must be 14-24 years of
age (on or before July 1); a resident of the City of Philadelphia; meet specific income guidelines; and be eligible to work in the U.S. Applications for employment may be obtained by calling 215-851-1800. All applications must be completed by May 31st. Employers interested in hiring youth should contact Deborah Goode or Tremayne Melton at 215-851-1908 or 215-851-1772. GPUAC Priorities is a regular update of the Coalition's activities and is distributed weekly to GPUAC board members and program anagers. It celebrates
GPUAC's priorities, which emphasize the key strategies for supporting families and communities: improving life chances for youth and young adults, building wealth in urban communities, and strengthening the nonprofit sector. Editor: Mary-Anne Smith, 215-851-1794, msmith@gpuac.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Workshop discusses resources for ex-offenders The Public Private Task force will present a workshop called From Homeless to
Housing: Prison Release and Re-entry Programs on Tuesday, June 2nd. Facilitated by the People’s Emergency Center, it will feature presenter Ronald Cuie,
special assistant for public safety for the City of Philadelphia. Cuie works on
reducing recidivism in Philadelphia by helping inmates to make a successful
transition back into the community as productive, tax-paying citizens. He will
identify resources available for ex-offenders in the areas of housing, health, and job
training. The workshop will be held from 10-11:30am at the Salvation Army, Grace Room, 701 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia. RSVP by emailing here. Provide your name, job title, organization, and email address. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Smith Playground celebrates 110th anniversary
Whether or not you have children, if you have never experienced the historic and
legendary SMITH The Kids’ Play Place in the Park (formerly known as Smith
Memorial Playground & Playhouse) now is your chance. June 4th 5:30 – 8:30om, SMITH will host the 2nd Annual Party in the Playground - an adults-only fundraiser
celebrating 110 years of service. Party in the Playground offers the chance to
mingle among the monkey bars and for “big kids” to have some fun on the
groundbreaking playground equipment while enjoying signature cocktails,
Philadelphia Brewing Co. beer, live music by the Young Lions, incredible food by
Tastebuds Market & Catering, and many more magical surprises. The 2009 Party in the Playground will also include the presentation of the Ida
Newman Magic of Play award. This award is presented annually to a person or
group that has, over time, demonstrated a commitment to improving the lives of
children. With a deep understanding that play is the very essence, “work,” and joy
of childhood, the Ida Newman Magic of Play Award recipient has played a vital role
in supporting the right of all children to play safely, freely and creatively. Tickets are $50 each. To purchase tickets, click here. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Senior Accountant for Non-profit Carson Valley Children’s Aid – Senior Accountant. Carson Valley Children’s Aid is
seeking a Senior Accountant. Candidates should have a bachelor’s or associate’s
degree in accounting or related business experience in the non-profit sector with
organizations such as Philadelphia DHS, the School District or PHMC. Candidates
should also have experience handling accounts receivable and analysis; contractual
billing; and cost accounting. Supervisory experience is preferred. Candidates
should be proficient in Microsoft Office products. Familiarity with Solomon accounting software is a plus. To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Barbara Warliga, Human Resource Director. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Deloitte Job Readiness Training June 5, 2009
8 AM – 3:30 PM United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 Join us for a FREE job readiness seminar and learn the keys to success! Hosted at United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s office in Philadelphia, the
Deloitte Job Readiness Seminar is intended to provide assistance to area residents
who are trying to (re)enter the workforce. We will take you through the process of
finding and keeping a job. During the day-long workshop, we will cover: • Resume skills • Interview skills • Reference etiquette • Business etiquette • Financial planning • And more! Email: gerri@uwsepa.org Phone: (215) 665-2580 You will have the opportunity to have one-on-one time with a Deloitte professional
to review your resume and coach your interview skills. To do this, Gerri Griffin (gerri@uwsepa.org) must receive an electronic copy of your
resume by June 3, 2009. Space is limited; register today! RSVP by June 3, 2009. Contact Gerri Griffin to register. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Urban League seminar examines science and technology careers A free Urban League of Philadelphia Empowerment Seminar called Opportunity’s
Knocking: Empower Yourself to Answer will be held on Thursday, June 4th. This seminar on emerging industries is for people looking for work or those who
have a job but want to transition. It will provide information about careers in the
green life sciences and technology fields. The seminar will take place from 11am-2pm at KPMG, 1601 Market Street, Philadelphia. A complimentary lunch will be provided and there will be a drawing to win free
round-trip tickets from Southwest Airlines. For more information or to register, email here and enter Empowerment in the subject line, or call 215-985-3220, ext. 210. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Deloitte, UW host conference for nonprofit leaders Managing in Tough Times: Straight Talk for Non-Profit Leaders, Friday, June 5th 8:30am to 3pm Deloitte LLP 1700 Market Street, 27th Floor, in Philadelphia, PA The day-long workshop for leaders of the region’s nonprofit organizations will be
co-hosted by Tara L. Weiner, Managing Partner – Greater Philadelphia Region,
Deloitte LLP, and Jill Michal, President & CEO, United Way of Southeastern
Pennsylvania, and is part of Deloitte’s 10th Annual Impact Day. This event is free for non-profit executives to attend. Due to limited space,
participation will be determined on a first come, first served basis. The event will also launch the Deloitte Center for Community Leadership, a new
initiative aimed at providing non-profit leaders with access to the same thought
leadership and expertise that Deloitte delivers for clients around the globe. Seminar, workshop and discussion topics include: Managing in Tough Times:
Talent Management, Skills-Based Volunteering, Administrative Efficiencies:
Lessons from the Business World, How to Utilize Networks, Getting the Best from
Your Board, Strategic Planning, and Business Planning: Putting Your Strategy into
Action DCCL has been designed to provide meaningful insights and actionable steps that
will prove helpful as you lead your organization in these unprecedented times.
With guidance from United Way, Deloitte professionals will provide their expertise to
address topics that are most relevant to your organization’s success. Register now by clicking here. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Summer Work At Delta Delta's Summer Airport Customer Service program – Looking for people who want to work full-time during the summer months only; Front-line service - assisting customers at check-in and baggage handling. Employees will receive $10.82 per hour as well as worldwide travel privileges that enable them to fly on Delta. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, able to lift at least 70lbs, authorized to work in the US, have a H.S. diploma/GED equivalent as well as a valid driver's license and the ability to pass an extensive background check and drug test. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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! Activate ‘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 714 Market St., Suite 304, Philadelphia, Pa 19106 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- HEALTH MATTERS (The following is the final installment in our series on
smoking and the deleterious effects of smoking. We
hope this series has had a positive impact on the lives
of those who smoke and those who love them.)
COPD: The Silent Killer
Another four-letter word for smoking.
By Rich Maloof for MSN Health & Fitness Medically Reviewed By: George T. Grossberg, M.D. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, commonly called emphysema, kills more than 120,000 Americans every year,
most of them smokers. So why haven’t you heard of it? If ever there were a disease in dire need of a good publicist, COPD is it. Rates of other deadly diseases have been
steadily decreasing, thanks in large part to widespread awareness. Heart disease and stroke continue to decline, as do
the death rates for the four most common types of cancer (prostate, lung, breast and colorectal). The importance of
fighting these killers has been knitted into the national conscience so tightly that it’s commonplace to be aware of health
markers like cholesterol and blood pressure levels. In these areas, health education has even impacted commerce and
lifestyle—one can hardly sit in front of the television and enjoy a Danish without being urged to eat healthy, buy a
calorie-free soda or at least consider medicine for controlling cholesterol. But COPD? We know more about the CIA. So here’s an eye-opener: The first, second, and third causes of death in
the U.S. are heart disease, cancer and stroke. COPD is No. 4. COPD is an incurable lung condition in which air flow is compromised, making it difficult to breathe. According to
estimates quoted by the American Lung Association, 11.4 million Americans had COPD in 2004; further evidence of
impaired lung function in some 24 million adults suggest the 11.4 million number was short by half. More people are
killed by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease than by every kind of accident combined (accidents are the No. 5
cause of death) or by diabetes (No. 6), and nearly twice as many die from COPD compared to Alzheimer’s (No. 7). Since the rates of other leading causes of death are decreasing while COPD deaths increase, COPD is expected to be
the No. 3 killer by the year 2020—just 12 years from now. Silent Killer Some diseases are accompanied by overt warning signs, others are not. Lucky survivors of heart disease, for instance,
may first experience a tightening in the chest that provides not only a warning but a wake-up call to take better care.
COPD is the silent type. The disease’s irreversible damage to the lungs can occur with no outward symptoms, and even
when symptoms do exist they stand to be ignored. “One of the reasons COPD is referred to as ‘the silent killer’ is that we don’t recognize the symptoms as being related
to the lungs,” says Dr. Ronald Crystal, chief of pulmonary critical care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell
Medical Center. “Very often people will say, ‘Yeah, I have a smoker’s cough’ or, ‘Yes, I’m getting out of shape.’
What they don’t recognize is that they’re losing lung function.” Crystal notes that denial also plays a role. Feeling breathless can be a sign of aging or gaining weight—neither of which
we like to acknowledge. But the shortness of breath that comes with climbing a flight of stairs or running to catch a bus
is a symptom of COPD. The Damage Done Early stages of COPD are also characterized by silence. The lungs are gradually devastated with no initial impact on the
patient’s breathing. Pulmonologists generally divide COPD into two sub-categories: chronic bronchitis and emphysema, both conditions that
affect the deepest and most fragile reaches of the respiratory system. Think of the lungs as an inverted tree, where the windpipe is the trunk and the airways are branches that continually fork
to smaller and smaller branches. When you get down to about the sixth fork, where the airways approach the width of a
human hair, the branches are called small airways or bronchioles. At the end of each bronchiole is a clump of tiny sacs
called alveoli—what Crystal calls the “business end” of the lung. “That’s where gasses are exchanged,” he explains. “That’s where oxygen comes in from the air and where carbon
dioxide, the waste gas of our metabolism, comes out. So the airways are the conduit of good air and bad air, if you will.” The sacs are supposed to fill up with air when you breathe in and deflate when you breathe out. But in a case of chronic
bronchitis, which can be brought on by smoking, the walls of the small airway become inflamed and swollen shut—thus
the “obstruction” in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. With emphysema, the delicate sacs are damaged so badly
that they cannot inflate or deflate at all. So, both conditions shut down the respiratory system where it does its crucial
work of bringing oxygen into the system and sending carbon dioxide back out. Most people with COPD have a mixture
of both diseases. If the disease progresses, the patient will have an increasingly difficult time breathing. Though an individual may only
have a sense of not being able to get enough air, what’s actually happening is that he or she cannot exhale. Think about
what it’s like to come up for air after being under water a little too long—you first exhale, hard, before gulping in the
oxygen-rich air. A person with advanced COPD cannot get that satisfying exhale. In case you weren’t impressed by lung cancer… Between 85 percent and 90 percent of all COPD cases are caused by cigarette smoking. You may have heard that
quitting allows lungs to “turn pink” again, but the damage done by COPD is irreversible. Having COPD also increases
one’s risk for acquiring a lung infection and lung cancer. However, kicking the smoking habit will slow the progression of
COPD. Depending on how much one has smoked, COPD usually develops in the late 40s or early 50s. Physicians often quantify
smoking in terms of “pack years”—if you smoke one pack per day for 10 years, that’s 10 pack years. Two packs a
day for 10 years is 20 pack years, and so on. Risk increases substantially at about 20 pack years, though COPD has
been diagnosed in people who’ve smoked less than five pack years. Crystal explains, in brief, how the oxidants in cigarette smoke go to work on the lungs: “Oxidants are what rust our
bridges or make our meat go bad if we leave it out on the counter. For every puff of a cigarette, there’s 1014—that’s 10
x 10, fourteen times—oxidants. Some effects are very short-lived, but you put a huge burden of oxidants on your
airway surfaces when you smoke cigarettes. There are all kinds of other things in cigarette smoke, but oxidants are a
major cause of damage to the lung.” The disease can also be brought on by inhaling airborne pollutants, which helps explain why COPD rates continue to
rise. Studies have also shown that people were at higher risk when working in occupations where they’re exposed to
chemicals, vapors or dust, as in rubber manufacturing plants or even at gas stations. Hope, when smoke clears If you have a history of smoking, tell your doctor you want to be tested or look for a COPD screening in your area. A
simple test with a spirometer, which measures the amount and rate of air flowing in and out of your lungs, can help
identify respiratory dysfunction. Catching COPD early will always put you at an advantage. Again, there is no cure for COPD, but treatments are
available that may help you feel better and reduce hospitalizations down the line. The best bet for preventing COPD is to be among the 79 percent of American adults who do not smoke. If you’re
among the remaining percentage, about 46 million, try to quit! Never surrender to the idea that COPD is a disease
smokers bring on themselves, as if it’s a disease one volunteers for. Kicking the nicotine habit is fiercely difficult, but
there is an increasing number of workable programs for quitting. Help for Quitters: Nicotine Helpline WhyQuit.com Online Help From Quitnet Rich Maloof lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. He specializes in health, technology, music and children’s non-fiction. He is
a regular contributor to MSN.com and has written for CNN, Yahoo!, Billboard and the “For Dummies” book
series. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Boot Camps With A Purpose Sweat it out to help others with local dude Matt Sgro’s Boot Camps with a Purpose.
Starting tomorrow (and every Saturday), meet up with a participating trainer located
everywhere from Philly to Coatsville, pay $15, and the instructor involved donates
all the money from each session to the charity of his or her choice. If saving the
whales while doing downward dog’s more your speed, go to Sgro’s site and find a
like-minded yogi. And it’s not just around here: Trainers across the nation are signing up in support
of a cause. It’s quite the epidemic. To find a boot camp, go to bootcampswithapurpose.com/ ----- 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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GREEN PIECE Free trees available to Logan residents Under the umbrella of the Northwest Philadelphia Greening Initiative, the Logan
Community Development Corporation is offering free trees to residents in the Logan
community. The types of trees were carefully selected and approved by the Fairmount Park
Commission, and are especially designed for inner city environments. They do not
grow very tall and their roots do not penetrate gas, water or drain lines. The actual
planting of these trees will be in the early to late spring. To obtain trees, the coverage area must be surveyed to determine what type of
approved trees can be planted and a Pennsylvania One Call Inspection must be
completed to locate utilities. The coverage area will be designed by a landscape
architect who will plan the planting locations of the trees. For more information, email here or call 215-457-3014. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Do your part, see ‘Deforest Your life’ in The Coalition, Inc. Group ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION CORE Philly open for scholarship applications The CORE Philly Scholarship is an innovative scholarship program that provides
last-dollar scholarships for graduating Philadelphia high school seniors. Based on
need, scholarship awards are up to $2,000 for a four-year institution and up to $500
at Community College of Philadelphia. The award amount is determined by the
Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated through the completion of the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). CORE Philly scholarships are available to all Philadelphia high school graduates for
their freshman year of college following graduation from high school. High school
graduates can come from public, private, charter, or parochial schools. To learn how to apply, call 215-471-8000 or email here. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘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! Activate ‘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! Activate ‘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! Activate ‘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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS The big idea: Smart cities embrace sustainability By Thomas J. Walsh What it means: The term “sustainability” boils down to the “triple bottom line” for any company or program: Its impact on people, its
impact on the planet and its profitability. The embrace of profits as one of the three elements of the triple bottom line is sensible, not cynical – we can make a
good living from living well. Besides, marrying a movement to money does wonders for its viability, and that’s what makes the term different from,
say, ‘60s farming communes. “To just say ‘green’ ... too often, that leaves out the impact on people and jobs, the social-justice impact,” says Leanne
Krueger-Braneky, executive director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) Sustainability is more all encompassing than any single definition or catch phrase. To City Planning Director Alan
Greenberger, sustainability ia as close as the buildings where we live and work., form studio apartments to the
Comcast Center, but also construction of new roads and bridges that factors in storm-water management and open
space. it’s about meeting the needs of the present without messing up the future “Sewers are probably one of the more important and least sexy things out there,” Greenberger said. “Cities are by their
very definition pretty impervious, so water is diverted into sewers.” When a city does that well, it sustains a big
resource while sustaining health. And that sustains energy. Which sustains financial resources. And so on and on. Underground cisterns, like the system at the new Salvation Army building in Hunting Park, collect rainwater for use in
irrigating the site. Such effective water management is a huge help. How does Philadelphia stack up: Philly place sin the top 10 (of the nation’s 50 largest cities) in four sustainability categories, according to SustainLane’s
2008 rankings: city commuting, metro transit rider ship, locally produced food and natural disaster risk (not including
Eagles draft day). We’re in the top 20 for six other categories, including tap-water quality, “a green economy” and
housing affordability. Most important, in 2008, Mayor Nutter created an office of Sustainability and made it a cabinet-level post. Penn
heavyweight Mark Alan Hughes runs it, and he tends to instill instant religion in those who hear him speak. And while we may not be at the level of a Portland or Seattle, for a large East Coast town that was dominated by
manufacturing not so long ago, we are somewhat of a leader. Wednesday, Mayor Nutter unveils “Greenworks Philadelphia,” an comprehensive framework to make Philadelphia
the greenest city in the U.S. by 2015. It sets goals in five areas – energy, environment, equity, economy and
management. Posted on Tue, Apr. 28, 2009 ARTS FOR AWARENESS 2009 6th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz Festival June 19 - 21 Energizing West Oak Lane with music, art and so much more, the 6th annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival is a
three day non-stop roller coaster of family fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and groove to the downbeat of world renowned and local artists from more than 500 of
the region’s hippest, hottest performers. Whatever your favorite—straight-ahead jazz, hip-swaying R&B, innovative
fusion, dance floor funk or old-school soul—with four stages going non-stop, you’ll end up dancing before the
weekend is through. Even the young people might leave their hip-hop and rap behind for a time and bust a move to the
genres that started it all. As the music wafts up and down Ogontz Avenue, you can visit the Art Pavilion and never miss a note. Drop by, and
you’ll discover displays featuring the works of artists from around the country. Stay a little longer and you can mix,
mingle and join in workshops led by celebrated artists. The entertainment doesn’t end there, as you can stroll through the Market Place and look through the hand-crafted
jewelry and accessories, books, music and other items. With so much to do, you’ll need to keep your energy up, and the Food Court has just what the tastebuds ordered. A
wide assortment of vendors will serve up yummy treats, tasty fare and delicious healthy choice menus to satisfy even the
most discerning diner. It couldn’t be easier to get here. Take public transportation or drive and park near one of our free shuttle locations,
providing complimentary service to and from the Festival. (Shuttle locations and schedules will be posted on this website
as soon as the information is confirmed.) And you can’t beat the price of admission. It’s free! Energizing West Oak Lane with music, art and so much more, the 6th annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival is a
three day non-stop roller coaster of family fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and groove to the downbeat of world renowned and local artists from more than 500 of
the region’s hippest, hottest performers. Whatever your favorite—straight-ahead jazz, hip-swaying R&B, innovative
fusion, dance floor funk or old-school soul—with four stages going non-stop, you’ll end up dancing before the
weekend is through. Even the young people might leave their hip-hop and rap behind for a time and bust a move to the
genres that started it all. As the music wafts up and down Ogontz Avenue, you can visit the Art Pavilion and never miss a note. Drop by, and
you’ll discover displays featuring the works of artists from around the country. Stay a little longer and you can mix,
mingle and join in workshops led by celebrated artists. The entertainment doesn’t end there, as you can stroll through the Market Place and look through the hand-crafted
jewelry and accessories, books, music and other items. With so much to do, you’ll need to keep your energy up, and the Food Court has just what the tastebuds ordered. A
wide assortment of vendors will serve up yummy treats, tasty fare and delicious healthy choice menus to satisfy even the
most discerning diner. It couldn’t be easier to get here. Take public transportation or drive and park near one of our free shuttle locations,
providing complimentary service to and from the Festival. (Shuttle locations and schedules will be posted on this website
as soon as the information is confirmed.) And you can’t beat the price of admission. It’s free! ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘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 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- COMING UP 2009 Daycare Provider Showcase The Provider to Provider Initiative, a not-for-profit organization serving Philadelphia
area childcare providers, is sponsoring its third annual Childcare Provider
Showcase . Families will enjoy a day full of activities, carnival rides, food, music, resource
information and more. The 2009 Daycare Provider Showcase will be held on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 5200 Pine Street in Philadelphia with an expected attendance of over 1000. This family affair will have something for everyone. Childcare Providers from all around the city will gather together to showcase the
uniqueness of their centers and distribute valuable information to those in the
community looking for quality childcare. We are looking for childcare providers and vendors for this event. This is a FREE event, everyone is welcome to participate. To register as a vendor or a childcare provider, please call 610-352-9925. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2009 Philadelphia Nonprofit Conference Retool, Rebuild, Recover The 2009 Nonprofit Conference offers the opportunity for nonprofit organizations to
look ahead with the help of many of the region’s leading experts . Participants will
gain practical tools that will help their organizations address financial stability,
capacity building and funding opportunities. Workshop Agenda: • Benchmarks for Economic Recovery • Nonprofits and the Economy: Managing through a Downturn • Cash & Credit Management for Nonprofit Organizations • Make Effective Investment Decisions for Your Nonprofit Organization Sponsored By: Citi Foundation Cost: Free Date/Time: June 19, 2009 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Location: United Way Southeastern PA 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Registration: www.nonprofitconnection.org * * * Outside PA * * * COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Free Online Computer InstructionSee ‘Archives’ at www.Ustream.tv/channel/cbm-tv ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- A HAND UP! CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER
CARRIERS TEAM UP TO STAMP OUT HUNGER! Nation’s Largest One-Day Food Drive Helps The Increasing Number of Americans Struggling with Hunger To help Stamp Out Hunger! this year, simply leave a sturdy bag containing
non-perishable foods, like canned soup, canned vegetables, pasta, rice or cereal,
next to your mailbox prior to the time of regular mail delivery on May 9. Food items
should be in non-breakable containers, such as boxes and cans. The nation’s
230,000 letter carriers will be collecting donations from homes across the country
and delivering them to food bank members of Feeding America (formerly America’s
Second Harvest – The Nation’s Food Bank Network) and other hunger relief
organizations in more than 10,000 local communities. Contact: Mike Gehrig 512-794-4712 John Faulkner 856-342-3738 john_w_faulkner@campbellsoup.com For more information about the annual Stamp Out Hunger! effort in your community, ask your letter carrier, contact your local post office or visit www.helpstampouthunger.com. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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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