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News From The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 05 June 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 37 |
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 … 11 Health Matters …13 Green Piece … 14 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 15 SpotLight … 19 Arts for Awareness … 20 Coming Up …24 Computers and Technology … 25 A Hand Up … 26 On The Airways … 28 Page 02 If this publication is being
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return it to usThe Coalition, Inc. Page 04 " One day not too long ago
the employees of a large
company in St. Louis,
Missouri returned from
their lunch break and were
greeted with a sign on the
front door. The sign said:
"Yesterday the person who
has been hindering your
growth in this company
passed away. We invite you
to join the funeral in the
room that has been
prepared in the gym."
Page 05 You are the only person
who can revolutionize your
life. You are the only
person who can influence
your happiness, your
realization and your
success. You are the only
person who can help
yourself. "The most important
relationship you can have,
is the one you have with
yourself." JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 The most violent element in society
is ignorance. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 Owed Two a Spell Chequer Eye halve a spelling
chequer. It came with my
pea sea. It plainly marques
four my revue. Miss steaks
eye kin knot sea. (try it, it only notices the word
‘chequer’)
Page 10 Live your own life, for you will die
your own death. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 Prejudice is a burden that
confuses the past,
threatens the future and
renders the present
inaccessible. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 Be who you are and say
what you feel, JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 Every time you meet a
situation, though you think
at the time it is an
impossibility and you go
through the tortures of the
damned, once you have
met it and lived through it,
you find that forever after
you are freer than you
were before. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 16 A foursome of senior
golfers hit the course with
waning enthusiasm for the
sport. (Special thanks again 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 The question for each man to settle
is not what he would do if he had
means, time, influence and
educational advantages; the
question is what he will do with the
things he has. The moment a young
man ceases to dream or to bemoan
his lack of opportunities and
resolutely looks his conditions in the
face, and resolves to change them,
he lays the corner-stone of a solid
and honorable success. 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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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 21 All those who believe in psycho
kinesis raise my hand. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 23 It doesn't matter whether you are
rich or poor as long as you have
money. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 24 Needing a man is like needing a
parachute. If he isn't there the first
time you need him, chances are you
won't be needing him again. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Word Of The Week perfunctory \pur-FUNGK-tuh-ree\,
Done merely to carry out a duty;
performed mechanically or routinely. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Our upcoming resumption of the Community Improvement Workshops begins with the first in a dynamic must-not-miss 5 part series entitled “Leading In Difficult Times” June 22nd. See more information in ‘Grants, Scholarships and Instruction’ on page 15. Three new sites have signed aboard for The 2009 Weekend of Peace, details in the coming weeks. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 11th 7 P.M. at Kingsessing Recreation Center, 50th Street & Kingsessing Avenue. 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. Please, in the interest of the environment, do not print out any more of this
publication than you need. “We must all hang together or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” FOR OUR CHILDREN
Family Life Expo for Home school & 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! Home school & 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… 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! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2nd Annual 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament presented by Straight Up Men’s HIV Prevention Initiative Saturday, June 6th 2009 Sayre High School
5800 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA · Food · Raffles · T-Shirts · Health Screenings · HIV Counseling and testing · Spoken Word · Games · and a Special guest Appearance 1st and 2nd places receive cash prizes! Free to the public! For more information: Circle of Care 215.985.6762 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- International Video Conference You are cordially invited to an International Video Conference between women from Ghana and women from the
United States, as we dialogue about the impact, ten years plus later, of the 1995 United Nations Fourth World
Conference on Women held in Beijing, China and attended by 45,000women. “Women Impact Global and National Governance through International Dialogue: A Focus on Domestic Violence” Wednesday, June 10, 2009, from 10:30 am to 12noon (you must arrive by 9:45am) Cheyney University of Pennsylvania’s Urban Campus, 701 Market Street, 3rd Floor The conference is free however RSVP required: 215 228 4191 or
Nyahuma@hotmail.com Conference Convener Tahiya McCoy Nyahuma, University of Ghana This historic event is facilitated and sponsored by Cheyney University of Pennsylvania The American Embassy – Ghana and co-sponsored by HealthLink International International Caucus of Women of the African Diaspora –Greater Phila Caucus ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Free legal clinic focuses on life planning Philadelphia VIP and Turning Points for Children will sponsor a free, walk-in legal clinic about Life Planning Documents on Thursday, June 11th. Creating a living will, power of attorney and a health care directive enables
individuals to plan for the future and to convey one’s specific health care desires to
medical professionals and loved ones. At this event, volunteers from Philadelphia
VIP will prepare life planning documents for Philadelphia residents. Law students
and volunteer attorneys will explain the benefits of creating these documents and
discuss the client’s legal options. The clinic will take place from 10am-noon at Turning Points for Children, 415 South 15th Street, Philadelphia. Pre-registration is required. Email Andrew Keating or call 215-523-9563 to register. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 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 Charter School Hosts SW Phila. Health Fair The Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School at 2601 S. 58th St. (near Lindbergh Blvd.) will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, June 13th 10am to 3pm. The event will feature live music, health screenings, wellness presentations, games
and activities, a dunking tank, moon bounce, food and more. For more information, call Mrs. Richardson at 215-878-1544 ext. 304. ----- 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 Leading from the Bottom: Making My Change in Changing Times In this first leadership-training seminar, participants will focus on personal identity and purpose issues (Who am I and,
why am I here?). These issues will be presented in the context of the present global economic crisis. Participants will
learn the basic steps necessary to recreate, reposition and redeploy themselves for optimum service to family, community
and society. Date: Monday, June 22, 2009 Time: 6:30 pm. – 8:30 p.m. Place: Church of the Advocate 18th and Fr. Paul Washington Avenue (aka Diamond St.) ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 **** “Poetry & Praise Series” **** http://www.myspace.com/PoetrynPraisePhiladelphia ***Calling All Poets, Singers, Comedians, & Musicians*** OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC The Place to be is WESLEY A.M.E ZION CHURCH –
1500 Lombard Street, Phila., PA 19146 Rev. Dr. Paul S. Hoggard, Pastor ***Live Musical Band- “MTM” Many Thoughts of Music*** SATURDAY – 06/06/2009 5pm to 9pm $10.00 Donation $5.00 Donation for Performing Poets/Singers HOSTED BY: “CRUCIAL”- Also Host of Panoramic Poetry, Sponsored by October
Gallery http://www.myspace.com/CrucialPoet Also Featuring: Music/Poetry/Singer/Writer – “Allen Bowser” 15 year old Phenomenon Praise Dancers –“Hands Of God” Christ Baptist Church – Philadelphia – Rev. Arthur Taylor, Pastor Meet Mr. TimothyWhiteside CEO, SANG Productions – Talent Scout Wesley A.M.E Zion Church – “Jubilee Singers” Poetry & Praise Ministry Charles Newkirk & Friends DINNERS SOLD BY: Brenda’s Soul Food Café 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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