presents
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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 19 June 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 39 |
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 … 05 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 08 Health Matters …08 Green Piece … 10 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 11 SpotLight … 15 Arts for Awareness … 15 Coming Up …17 Computers and Technology … 18 A Hand Up … 18 On The Airways … 20 Page 02 If this publication is being
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“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. JOIN THE COALITION, INC.! To join The Coalition go
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return it to usThe Coalition, Inc. Page 04 I Am Thankful For... The teenager who is not
doing dishes, but is
watching TV, because that
means he/she is at home
and not on the streets. For the taxes that I pay,
because it means that I am
employed. For the mess to clean after
a party, because it means
that I have been
surrounded by friends. For the clothes that fit a
little too snugly, because it
means I have enough to
eat. For my shadow that
watches me work, because
it means I am out in the
sunshine. For a lawn that needs
mowing, windows that need
cleaning, and gutters that
need fixing, because it
means I have a home. For all the complaining I
hear about the government,
because it means that we
have freedom of speech. For the parking spot I found
at the far end of the parking
lot, because it means I am
capable of walking and that
I have been blessed with
transportation. For my huge heating bill,
because it means I am
warm. For the lady behind me in
church that sings off key,
because it means I can
hear. (cont.) Page 05 For the pile of laundry and
ironing, because it means I
have clothes to wear. For the weariness and
aching muscles at the end
of the day, because it
means I have been capable
of working hard. For the alarm that goes off
in the early morning hours,
because it means that I am
alive. And finally... For too much E-mail,
because it means I have
friends who are thinking of
me. Unknown
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 Learn to be happy by yourself.
Nothing and nobody can make you
happy except yourself. Only after
you learn to be happy by yourself,
you will be able to be happy around
others. Shankar JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 Heff... is that you?? A 87 year-old man went to the
doctor to get a physical.
Page 10 What you should say to outsiders is
that a Christian has neither more
nor less rights in our Association
than an atheist. When our platform
becomes too narrow for people of
all creeds and of no creeds, I myself
shall not stand upon it. Susan B.
Anthony JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 Self-pity in its early stages
is as snug as a feather
mattress. Only when it
hardens does it become
uncomfortable. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 And the trouble is if you
don't risk anything, you risk
even more. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 13 The Raw Family Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 Only when human sorrows
are turned into a toy with
glaring colors will baby
people become interested -
for a while at least. The
people are a very fickle
baby that must have new
toys every day. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
The.Pa.Coalition@gmail.com We will credit you with the
submission. page 15 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. JOIN THE COALITION! To join The Coalition, Inc. go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 During a magazine and
newspaper subscription
drive, Philip, a paperboy, learned about
good salesmanship. His supervisor had
instructed the kids to
maintain a positive attitude, even when turned
down. One potential
customer told Philip, "I've got papers and
magazines strewn all over
the place -- I don't need any more." Philip's reply? "Well, how about a
subscription to Good
Housekeeping?" Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 17 A man hasn't been feeling well, so
he goes to his doctor for a complete
check-up. Afterward, the doctor
comes out with the results. "I'm
afraid I have some very bad news,"
the doctor says. "You're dying, and
you don't have much time left."
"Oh, that's terrible!" says the man.
"How long have I got?" "Ten,"
the doctor says sadly. "Ten?" the
man asks. "Ten what? Months?
Weeks? What?!" The doctor
interrupts, "Nine..." (Special thanks again to Kathy
Parsons for this submission We may
have to begin calling this Parson’s
Corner!) Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We definitely need the help. ; ) (Family appropriate) Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 18 The higher mental development of
woman, the less possible it is for her
to meet a congenial male who will
see in her, not only sex, but also the
human being, the friend, the
comrade and strong individuality,
who cannot and ought not lose a
single trait of her character. page 19 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Word Of The Week panjandrum \pan-JAN-druhm\: An
important personage or pretentious
official. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Here’s hoping that we are imbued with the spirits of cooperation and collaboration, and multiplying our effectiveness. 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. Help us save a tree, print only the information from this publication you need in
hard copy. Unite; for combination is stronger than witchcraft. 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 ----- 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… 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. Monday, June 22, 2009 6:30 pm. – 8:30 p.m. 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 The Coalition, Inc. 215.387.2734 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Urban Networking 101 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 ----- 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 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 ----- 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 ----- 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 ----- 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 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 Liberation Fellowship CDC “We in the invaluable worth and the unlimited potential of every person. That
ordinary people living in our city have the gifts, talents and abilities to solve our
city's problems. That poor and working class people need to be empowered to
develop an economic and social infrastructure that is based on their own leadership
so that long-term, sustainable, environmentally appropriate community
development can be easily cultivated and continually assured."John Elliott
Churchville, Ph. D., Chairman & CEO Our mission and purpose is to engage in charitable and educational activities that
develop community leadership skills, encourage low-income housing and economic
development, and support job creation in the Germantown area of Philadelphia. Contact us: 5555 Wissahickon Avenue Suite #719 Philadelphia, PA 19144 215 - 341 – 1514 or 215 - 435 – 4627 ARTS FOR AWARENESS 2009 6th Annual West Oak Lane Jazz Festival June 19 - 21 Energizing West Oak Lane with music, art and so much more, the 6th annual West Oak Lane Jazz and Arts Festival is a
three day non-stop roller coaster of family fun. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and groove to the downbeat of world renowned and local artists from more than 500 of
the region’s hippest, hottest performers. Whatever your favorite—straight-ahead jazz, hip-swaying R&B, innovative
fusion, dance floor funk or old-school soul—with four stages going non-stop, you’ll end up dancing before the
weekend is through. Even the young people might leave their hip-hop and rap behind for a time and bust a move to the genres that started it
all. As the music wafts up and down Ogontz Avenue, you can visit the Art Pavilion and never miss a note. Drop by, and
you’ll discover displays featuring the works of artists from around the country. Stay a little longer and you can mix,
mingle and join in workshops led by celebrated artists. The entertainment doesn’t end there, as you can stroll through the Market Place and look through the hand-crafted
jewelry and accessories, books, music and other items. With so much to do, you’ll need to keep your energy up, and the Food Court has just what the 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 The African American United Fund’s 2009 African Marketplace Health & Wellness Program Saturday, June 27 10:00 am - 5:00 Pm 2200 Block 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 * * * 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! 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… 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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