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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 12 June 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 38 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of
Directors Gary R. Adams (President), John
E. Churchville (Treasurer), Yvonne
Haughton (Exec. Secretary), Members: Josephine Blow, Patricia Coyne,
Stanley Daniels, Tom Henry,
Calvin Johnson, Angela
Mohammed, Abdul Malik Raheem Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 06 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 10 Health Matters …12 Green Piece … 13 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 14 SpotLight … 20 Arts for Awareness … 21 Coming Up …23 Computers and Technology … 27 A Hand Up … 27 On The Airways … 29 Page 02 If this publication is being
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return it to usThe Coalition, Inc. Page 04 One day I hopped in a taxi
and we took off for the
airport. We were driving in
the right lane when
suddenly a car jumped out
of a parking space right in
front of us. My taxi driver
slammed on his breaks,
skidded, and missed the
other car by just inches!
The driver of the other car
whipped his head around
and started yelling at us.
My taxi driver just smiled
and waved at the guy. And I
mean he was really
friendly. So I asked, "Why did you
just do that? This guy
almost ruined your car and
sent us to the hospital!"
This is when my taxi driver
taught me what I now call
"The Law of the Garbage
Truck." He explained that many
people are like garbage
trucks. They run around
full of garbage, full of
frustration, full of anger,
and full of disappointment.
As their garbage piles up,
they need a place to dump
it and sometimes they'll
dump it on you. Don't take
it personally. Just smile,
wave, wish them well, and
move on. Don't take their
garbage and spread it to
other people at work, at
home, or on the streets. The bottom line is that
successful people do not
let garbage trucks take
over their day. Life's too
short to wake up in the
morning with regrets, so...
"Love the people who treat
you right. Pray for the
ones who don't." Life is
ten percent what you make
it and ninety percent how
you take it!
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die, life is a broken winged bird that
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 One of Microsoft Network's finest
support techs was drafted into the
Army and sent to boot camp.
Page 10 I cannot and will not cut my
conscience to fit this year's
fashions. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 The sadness of the
women's movement is that
they don't allow the
necessity of love. See, I
don't personally trust any
revolution where love is
not allowed. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 Never be bullied into
silence. Never allow
yourself to be made a
victim. Accept no one's
definition of your life;
define yourself. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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is usually determined by
what remains after your
bad habits are subtracted
from your good ones…
Benjamin Franklin If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 16 A 60-year-old man went to the
doctor for a check-up. The doctor
told him, "You're in terrific shape.
There's nothing wrong with you.
Why, you might live forever. You
have the body of a 35 year old. By
the way, how old was your father
when he died?" Page 17 His patient looked up at the doctor
and said, "Who said he wanted
to?" (Special thanks again to Kathy
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Kathy... Go!) Submit your own humor, and let our
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really believe in; and the belief in a
thing makes it happen. page 19 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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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. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 23 43% of all statistics are worthless. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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three times longer to complete than
expected. Carefully planned
projects take four times longer to
complete than expected, mostly
because the planners expect their
planning to reduce the time it
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Word Of The Week commensurate\kuh-MEN(T)S-uhr-it;
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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, and continues the following evening with the popular “Urban Networking 101”. 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. 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, print only the information from this
publication you need. “The perils of overwork are slight compared with the dangers of inactivity” Thomas
Edison FOR OUR CHILDREN
2009 Summer Enrichment Camp 6134 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia PA 19151 The Overbrook Art Center's Summer Enrichment Camp is dedicated to providing a
balanced, fun and hands-on-learning experience for the whole learner. Our camp
participants will engage in creative arts, environmental education, leadership skills,
and exploration programs. The Overbrook Art Center’s Summer Enrichment Camp is dedicated to providing a balanced, fun and hands-on-learning experience for the whole learner. Camp participants will engage in creative arts, environmental education, leadership skills, and exploration programs. When: July 6 to August 28 Ages: 6 to 13 years old Camp Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Extended Hours: 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Registration: Fridays: June 12, 19, & 26 – Time: 5-7 p.m. Mondays: June 15, 22 & 29 – Time:6-8 p.m. For Information Call: ( 215) 879-7770 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 2009 Fran Dunphy Basketball Camps Space is still available for both sessions of the 2009 Fran Dunphy Basketball Camps this summer on Temple University’s main campus in Philadelphia. The first session, open to boys and girls entering grades 3-12, will be held June 22-26, 2009. The camp’s second session is open to
boys and girls entering grades 2-7 will be held July 13-17, 2009. The camp will teach the fundamentals of basketball in a fun and competitive environment through speakers, daily skill instruction stations, contests and 5-on-5 games. Please email basketball@temple.edu or call the basketball office at 215-204-3148 with any questions. For more information, please access the following link for a camp brochure:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/tem/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/CampBrochure.pdf * Discounts are available for Temple University employees Fran Dunphy Basketball Camps June 22-26, 2009 July 13-17, 2009 (215) 204-3148 ----- 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 ----- 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 ----- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,
www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… 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 ----- West Park 2nd Annual Arts Festivalin partnership with the School of the Future Saturday, June 13, 2009. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 40th and Parkside and Girard Avenue Supporting partners are · SCOOP USA · Mann Center for the Performing Arts · Please Touch Museum · Philadelphia Zoo · Microsoft Contributing partners are · Raveena Media Group · Unique Memories · Browns ShopRite · Lowes · State Senator Vincent Hughes Community partners are · Community Education Center · West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance · LIL'Drummaboy Recording · Chosen Dance Company · WePac This is a community event that takes place on the beautiful grounds and inside the
High School of the Future, drawing people from the community and around the
region and features performances by professional artists and community members,
arts and craft vendors, a children's pavilion, youth chess tournaments, storytellers,
hands-on activities, zoo animals, and demonstrations among other fun happenings. For Press and Sponsorship inquiries please contact: Kym Oglesby, Raveena Media Group at Ph: 215-847-7511 or raveenamediagroup@gmail.com ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- National Fatherhood Festival This year, more than 400 men will gather on
Sunday, June 14th for a one of a kind event at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This FREE event aims to bring together fathers, father figures, Join us on our new blogsite. For bus travel updates, Speaker information and more www.daddyuniversecity.blogspot.com/ Bring A book to Donate to Million Book Project Keynote Speakers This event features Dr. Jeffery M. Johnson President and CEO of the National Partnership for Community
Leadership (NPCL). The mission of NPCL is to strengthen the service capacity of nonprofit and
community-based agencies to empower youth and families. Mr. Wadell Ridley is Executive Director of the
Mayor's Office of Community Services which provides social services, programs, and resources to thousands
of low-income Philadelphia residents. Its goal is to help individuals, families, and neighborhoods reach
self-sufficiency. Fatherhood Roundtable
The Fight for Equality, Moderator: Kenneth Braswell, NY Fatherhood Initiative.
Panelists Include: Angel Fuentes, Camden City Council Member, Adeyemi Bandele,
Founder Men on the Move, Joel Wilson, Single Father of 2,Philadelphia City
Council Members, PA & NY State Representatives, Brian Jones, Bureau of Child
Support, Mayors Office of Community Service/ Fatherhood Initiatives, Troy Wilson,
Esq. Family Law Practice, Carol Bangura, Founder- Pro Se Education, Chris
Pender, Urban Family Council. A one of a kind Event, This roundtable will address the barriers that men face
raising children. "It is time to direct the issues towards the people who have the
ability to improve the situation and change the process," says Joel Austin,
President/CEO of Daddy UniverseCity Inc Look Who’s Coming!
Many Resources have been added to assist parents with services and resources. * PA Child Support* Pro Se Education * MOCS * * The Please Touch Museum * COFFEE * FLAG * U.S. Department of Health and Human Services * Resources For Children's Health/Focus On Fathers * Allison Royer, Esq. * Prudential * State Farm Insurance * Focus on Fathers * Circle
of Care * Men to Boys * FACE * Daddy UniverseCity * Troy Wilson, Esq. Family Law * IDAAY* City of Phila Streets Department Recycling Office * Black Alliance for
Educational Options * 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 Food Focus: Fruit abundant energy and balance. By using fruit to satisfy our taste for sweetness, we can leave behind the use of chemical, processed and refined sweeteners. Fruits
are easy to digest, are cleansing and cooling and are great for those who are
overstressed and overheated from excessive mental strain or hot climates. Fruits are filled with fiber and liver stimulants, which act as natural, gentle laxatives.
Whenever possible, buy fresh, locally grown fruit as opposed to imported fruits
shipped from far-off places. This keeps you eating in season, and more in harmony
with your environment and climate. Fruit in the form of juice is a great choice for cleansing the body, but be aware that
juice rapidly raises blood sugar levels, leading to an energy crash soon after. Frozen, whole, puréed or juiced fruit can make great summertime cool-down treats. Try frozen grapes, banana-coconut smoothie popsicles or lime juice ice-cubes in iced tea!
Source: Newsletter from Peacefilled Living ----- 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 Citibank plans 3rd Annual Nonprofit Day Citibank is hosting its 3d Annual Nonprofit Day on Thursday, June 19th. Registration: 8:30 am Breakfast: 9:15 am Entitled Retool, Rebuild, Recover, Citibank’s Non-Profit Day offers the opportunity
for nonprofit organizations to look ahead with the help of many of the region’s
leading experts. The free event will help nonprofit agency representatives to explore the benchmarks
of economic recovery and gain practical tools that will help their organizations
address financial stability, capacity building and funding opportunities. A morning panel discussion will include Jill Michal, CEO of the United Way of
Southeastern Pennsylvania, Debra A. Kahn (invited), Executive Director of Delaware
Valley Grantmakers and other leading experts. Lunch keynote speaker will be Laura
Otten, Executive Director of the LaSalle University Non-Profit Center. The event will be held at the United Way, 7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, in Philadelphia. Register online here. Schedule here ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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.) For information or to register: John Elliott Churchville, Liberation Fellowship CDC
215.848.8511 or Gary R. Adams, The Coalition, Inc. 215.387.2734 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The Coalition, Inc., in collaboration with Professional Networking Associates is
offering an interactive training for area organizations, agencies and individuals to
develop their skills and strategies for improving and expanding their circle of
influence. The workshop will provide skills for facilitating new business/social
relationships Training Facilitator: Michael Rice, Chief Consultant, Professional Networking Associates Tuesday, June 23, 2009, 6:00 pm-8: 30 pm Church of the Advocate, 18th and Father Paul Washington Avenue, aka Diamond Street Philadelphia, PA Space is Limited Register online: www.theconnectornetwork.com/networking101 For more information or to register by phone call: The Coalition, Inc. 215-387.2734 or Professional Networking
Associates, Michael Rice 215-267-0653 ----- 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 information on to family members, nieces, nephews, and friends
with children etc. We must get the word out that money is available. If you are a
college student or getting ready to become one, you probably already know how
useful additional money can be. Our youth really could use these scholarships. Thanks!! For a list of scholarships please visit our group ‘The Coalition, Inc.’
http://groups.google.com/group/coalition-the ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS Professional Networking Associates We are a group of urban professionals who believe that after a long week of
providing superior and professional services to our clients, patients, customers and
consumers, we deserve some social compensation for our contribution to society. We have over 20 years experience in marketing, public relations,
advertising, management and promotion. We pride ourselves on providing customers with high-quality products and personal
service. We believe that besides possessing superior talent and skills, one must also be able
to market and promote themselves and their products. It's not just who you know
but who knows you. Through the establishment of ongoing networking opportunities, Professional
Networking Associates has managed to bring together talented and successful
working professionals who are collaborating, partnering and sharing vital
resources. Our workshops and seminars provide individuals and organizations with the tools
they need for success in business as well as life.
We look forward to building a strong mutually beneficial relationship. http://www.theconnectornetwork.com/id1.html ARTS FOR AWARENESS SECOND SATURDAYS at SERENITY
An Afternoon of Poetry Every second Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 PM A FREE EVENT! Open Mike! Serenity Inspirational Gifts & Coffee 140 So. Easton Rd. Glenside, PA 215.884.4342 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 taste buds 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 handcrafted
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 taste buds 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 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 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The African American United Fund’s 2009 African Marketplace Health & Wellness Program Saturday, June 27 10:00 am - 5:00 Pm 2231 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA Vendors
Art, Books, Organic Cosmetics, Jewelry, Therapeutic Chair Massage Events Community Service Organization Outreach Fair HIV/AIDS Testing – All Day Discussion HIV/AIDS Awareness & Prevention 2:00 PM Participating Organizations include: Black Women’s Health Alliance, Institute for the Development of African American Youth, Philadelphia Doll Museum, Environmental Protection Agency, Uptown Entertainment & Development Corporation (partial list) All events are FREE and open to the public! Vendors needed for Marketplace Call 215/236-2100 for applications 2227 N. Broad Street - Main Office 2231 N. Broad Street - Conference Center Philadelphia, PA 19132 Phone 215/236-2100 Fax 215/236-9077 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- * * * Outside PA * * * "A Juneteenth Tribute To legendary Muskogee, Oklahoma jazz great Jay McShann" Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival Fundraiser at Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Ron Myers Featured Artist at Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival 2009 Black Music Month Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival (Muskogee, Oklahoma) - Muskogee's rich black jazz heritage and legacy will be
celebrated during the Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival, hosted by the
Oklahoma Juneteenth Historical Foundation (OJHF), on Thursday, June 11, 2009,
during National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) announces
"Celebrating Juneteenth Jazz", an African-American jazz legacy preservation
initiative during Black Music Month. Juneteenth is officially recognized as a state
holiday observance in Oklahoma, joining a total of 31 states and the District of
Columbia in the recognition of America's 2nd Independence Day. The festival is a fundraiser for the Muskogee Juneteenth Celebration. The event is
sponsored by the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP) and
is scheduled to take place at the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, 401 South 3rd Street. Muskogee, Oklahoma A special Juneteenth Art Exhibit will be on display from 2:00pm - 9:00pm. The jazz concert will begin at 7:00pm. Juneteenth commemorates the day when slaves in the last geographic area in America where
slavery existed learned of their freedom. This took place on June 19, 1865, in
Galveston, Texas, when Union General Gordon Granger read General Order #3,
announcing that "all slaves are free" by Proclamation of President Abraham
Lincoln. The Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln
on September 22, 1862, and issued on January 1, 1863. It took over two and a half
years for the news to travel to southwest Texas. The National Juneteenth Holiday
Campaign continues to work to establish Juneteenth as a national holiday
observance in America. The festival is in honor of the late Muskogee jazz legend, Jay McShann. "Jay McShann is one of the greatest Kansas City jazz icons in history," states Rev.
Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman of the National Juneteenth
Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Juneteenth Holiday Campaign.
"The preservation Muskogee's African American jazz legacy is why the annual
Muskogee Juneteenth Jazz & Arts Festival will be taking place every year." The festival's featured artist will be accomplished jazz pianist and trumpet player,
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. A modern day renaissance man, Dr. Myers is a
minister, physician and jazz musician, and the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist.
Myers will be joined by Mississippi native percussionist Wilton Knott, along with
jazz drummer and percussionist Aye Aton, formerly with the legendary Sun Ra
Arkestra, bassist Derrick Brown, saxophonist Sayeed Jamal and Cuban
percussionist Earlton Battles. Also performing will be the Juneteenth African Dance Ensemble, Directed by
Margaret Nana Yaa Baker, the Juneteenth Community Praise Choir, with Minister of
Music, Eugene Brown and Muskogee's own Retro Boys Rappers. The festival will also feature a special Juneteenth Art Exhibit by National Juneteenth
Visual Artist, Alvin Carter with local Muskogee native artist Jason Terrell. Food will
be provided for purchase as part of the fundraiser by Robert Newton, Chairman of
the National Juneteenth Bar-b-que Commission, owner of Muskogee's Smokehouse
Bob's Bar-b-que Restaurant. Tickets are available for a suggested donation of $15.00 per person and $20.00 per
couple at Smokehouse Bob's Bar-b-que Restaurant, 1100 N. 11th Street, in
Muskogee. More information about the festival can be found at www.JuneteenthOklahoma.com
or www.JuneteenthJazz.com. Also contact Wilma Newton at 918-781-9248 or e-mail:
wilmablessingadmin@myapplemail.com. NJOF Membership click for the CALENDAR OF EVENTS: WASHINGTON JUNETEENTH 2009 National Holiday Observance "Together we will see Juneteenth become a National Holiday in America!" 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! 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
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