presents
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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 10 July 2009 |
Volume 3, Number 42 |
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 … 08 Health Matters …09 Green Piece … 11 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 12 SpotLight … 14 Arts for Awareness … 15 Coming Up …17 Computers and Technology … 21 A Hand Up … 21 On The Airways … 23 Page 02 If this publication is being
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one who has sense enough
to pick good men to do
what he wants done, and
self-restraint to keep from
meddling with them while
they do it.- Theodore
Roosevelt Page 05
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 "Leadership is not magnetic
personality - that can just as well be
a glib tongue. It is not "making
friends and influencing people" -
that is flattery. Leadership is lifting a
person's vision to high sights, the
raising of a person's performance to
a higher standard, the building of a
personality beyond its normal
limitations. - Peter Drucker JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 A Sunday school teacher
was telling her class the
story of the Good
Samaritan. She asked the
class, 'If you saw a person
lying on the roadside, all
wounded and bleeding,
what would you do?' A thoughtful little girl broke the
hushed silence, 'I think I'd throw
up.'
Page 09 For the Lexophiliacs I wondered why the
baseball was getting
bigger. Then it hit me. Page 10 "If you can find a path with no
obstacles, it probably doesn't lead
anywhere." JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 11 The need for change
bulldozed road down the
center of my mind. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 12 "It is very strange that the
years teach us patience -
that the shorter our time,
the greater our capacity for
waiting." …Elizabeth
Taylor JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 14 “If you want to make the
world a better place, take a
look at yourself and make a
change” Michael Jackson 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 A guy sticks his head in the
barber shop and asks,
"How long before I can get
a haircut?" The barber
looks around the shop and
says, "About two hours."
The guy leaves. A few days
later, the same guy sticks
his head in the door and
asks, "How long before I
get a haircut?" The barber
looks around the shop full
of customers and says,
"About two hours." The
guy leaves. A week later,
the same guy sticks his
head in the shop and asks,
"How long before I can get
a haircut?" The barber
looks around the shop an
says, "About an hour and
half." The guy leaves. The
barber looks over at a
friend in the shop and says,
"Hey Bill, follow that guy
and see where he goes." In
a little while, Bill comes
back into the shop laughing
hysterically. The barber
asks, "Bill, where did he go
when he left here?" Bill
looked up and said, "To
your house." Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy! A boss was educating an
employee on effective sales
technique. "The main thing to
remember is that repetition,
repetition, repetition is the keynote!"
he advised. "If you have a
product to sell, keep harping on it in
every possible way, cram it
down people's throats and beat them over
the head with it! Above all,
don't ever forget to repeat and repeat
and repeat! It's the only
way to get results!" "Yes, sir!" the employee
answered. "And now, what was it you
came in to see me about?"
the boss asked. The employee replied, "A
Raise! A Raise! A Raise! A
Raise! A Raise! A Raise! A Raise!" (Special thanks to Kathy Parsons
for this submission.) Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We definitely need the help. ; ) (Family appropriate) Page 18 "Destiny is no matter of chance. It is
a matter of choice. It is not a thing
to be waited for, it is a thing to be
achieved." …William Jennings Bryan Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 19 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 21 page 22 I claim that human mind or
human society is not divided into
watertight compartments called
social, political and religious. All
act and react upon one another. page 23 Word Of The Week upbraid \uhp-BRAYD\, To scold or
criticize harshly. |
Greetings Coalition Family! We recently learned that Mamie Nichols, a former member of the GPUAC Board of Directors, passed on Wednesday, July 1, 2009. The Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 11th, from 11:00AM - 12:00PM at St Simon's the Cyrenian Episcopal Church, 22nd & Reed Streets in Philadelphia.
Ms. Nichols was the Founder and Executive Director of the Point Breeze Federation, a nonprofit organization founded in the 1960s that focused on neighborhood development through counseling and referrals, public housing and community projects.
In 2001, GPUAC was proud to honor Ms. Nichols and her organization with the Ernest E. Jones Community Leadership Award at our 32nd Anniversary Breakfast, for her work to revitalize the Point Breeze section of South Philadelphia.
Ms. Nichols was a part of the GPUAC family many years - as a supporter, board member and community activist. We will always cherish and remember the contributions she made to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia.
You can read about Ms. Nichols’ life of service here: http://www.philly.com/philly/obituaries/50112077.html. Expressions of sympathy can be sent to: Nichols Family, 1823 Reed Street, Philadelphia PA 19146.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family.
Sincerely,
Sharmain Matlock-Turner President & CEO FOR OUR CHILDREN
EducationWorks will host 16 summer camps for 1-8 grade students (campers must have completed kindergarten) and 3 high school summer enrichment programs. K-8 camps operate 8-5:30 daily and include academic enrichment activities, recreational games and swimming, arts, and weekly trips. Breakfast, lunch and snack served daily. June 29-August 14, $130 total. High school programs operate 20 hours per week and focus on performing arts and media –students may earn a stipend for participation. Locations and contact numbers for enrollment in attachment. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- ACCEL Community Cyber Program A PA Cyber Learning Community Enrolling Now! K thru 12 Register by calling: 610.352.9925 Accel Community Cyber Program A PA Cyber Learning Community is now enrolling for the 2009/2010 school year. If you are looking for a safe, fun and interactive environment where your child can learn and socialize with their cyber peers? Are looking for training learning coaches to help with your child's cyber course work, homework and test? Well look no further. Accel provides a daily structure, homework assistance, and tutoring to cyber families. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 3:00 pm with an afterschool program that runs until 6:00 pm. Accel serves families with youth in grades K-12. For enrollment information, please call 610-352-9925 or visit us on the web at www.accelcyber.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- ARCHDIOCESE FEEDING THE KIDS Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring its annual Summer Food Service Program from now through September 4, 2009. Last summer, more than 600 sites and 25, 000 children participated in the program. Participating sites can offer children lunch and a choice of breakfast or snack. Most Philadelphia and many suburban neighborhoods qualify. To sign up, contact Nutritional Development Services at 215-895-3470. ----- Coalition
members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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: Friday: June 26 – Time: 5-7 p.m. Mondays: June 29 – Time:6-8 p.m. For Information Call: (215) 879-7770 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Registration Deadline Extended for Fellowship Farm Leadership Academy! kids http://origin. ih.constantconta ct.com/fs095/ 1102478511426/ img/30.jpg? a=1102619062723 WHO: Ages 13 through 17 WHAT: Developing Leadership Potential through Experiential Learning WHERE: Fellowship Farm in Pottstown PA, 45 minutes west of Philadelphia WHEN: August 9 through 14, 2009 All costs are covered through funding by the Comcast Foundation and the Jaime Loeper Memorial Fund Application deadline has been extended with a few spots still available. Sign up for a challenging, fun, and exciting week-long adventure. Contact Fellowship Farm at fellshipfarm@aol.com or call 610/326-3008 for an application. Bring the kids! Bring the neighbors! Bring your family! Great Food! Live Entertainment! Games and Prizes! Activities for the Kids! Plus.... Eleanor http://origin. ih.constantconta ct.com/fs095/ 1102478511426/ img/33.jpg? a=1102619062723 Did You Ever Pet a Llama? Well you can at... Fellowship Farm Family Fun Day Saturday, July 11th, 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. 2488 Sanatoga Road in Pottstown, PA 19464 And of course, Eleanor will be there to meet and greet! Free Admission ~ Free Parking If you would like to volunteer to help at Family Fun Day, please call the Fellowship Farm office at 610/326-3008. If you are interested in bringing increased understanding, improved communication between individuals and groups, heightened team effectiveness, and expanded productivity and accomplishments to your organization, contact us at fellshipfarm@aol.com or call 610/326-3008. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Summer Programs For Kids Summer has officially begun. Parents scrambling for summer activities for their children and teen can find comprehensive listings of program on the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia Website under the After School Programs/Camps parent handout http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/after_school_programs_camps.html including the recently added Complete Listing of Summer Programs under the Dept. of Recreation's listing. For summer jobs and internships, one can go to the Teen Resources handout and near the bottom of the listing find hundreds of job and volunteer opportunities including the recently updated Volunteer Way website that makes finding volunteer opportunities much easier. Let's keep our kids safe and busy this summer and let's continue to bridge the gap between families in need and the resources in Philly that serve them by using the Cap4Kids website. Enjoy your summer!! Daniel R. Taylor, D.O., FAAP ----- 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 from 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 ----- 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 to 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 ----- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com, www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. This Week… Public Service Announcement Minister Rodney Muhammad of Mosque No.12 along with other community town
watch leaders, elected officials and concerned citizen groups, are inviting
Philadelphia residents to an important meeting and rally Tuesday July 14, 2009 Malcolm X Park 52nd and Pine Sts. Philadelphia, PA This gathering begins at 5:00PM til 7:30PM. Minister Rodney Muhammad announced in a press conference June 10th a citywide
tour to both protest and educate residents about the heavy gun trafficking in our
neighborhoods, making murder through “gun violence” a daily occurrence. Community groups, residents and all, must be made aware and demand that
legislators get the cooperation from law enforcement and the courts for
Philadelphia to shape it’s own “strong gun laws.” Join Minister Rodney Muhammad and others Tuesday July 14th at Malcolm X Park. STOP THE KILLING! For information call: 215-908-5202 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Education Programs ManagerThe Enterprise Center CDC http://www.idealist.org/en/job/341341-230 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Salary: Mid 30's ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Meet Companies Hiring In your Hometown PHILADELPHIA CAREER FAIR
Monday, July 13, 2009 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Crowne Plaza 4100 Presidential Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19131 ----- 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 Get Well 2009 and Beyond Your health and financial services resource directory Join our growing community! Sign up for our "Quest For Good Health" weight loss challenge, or join us for our Get Well Chef cooking classes. Best Regards, Kimyetta Lewis Founder Get Well 2009 and Beyond Http://www.getwell2009andbeyond.com 215-316-3087 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 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 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 Annual Church and Community Event Bible Way Baptist Church and several ministries in the 19131 area are partnering with Carroll Park Community Council and the Parkside Association. to launch it's annual Church and Community event scheduled for Saturday, July 25th, from 10AM til 4PM. Many vendors and local businesses as well as community stakeholders have been invited to attend, participate, and support. There will be NO SELLING!! But there will be food, fun for the kids, and much more for everyone! Please save the date. For more info or to make a donation: please contact Pastor Robert Rodgers or Christine Vanish @ 215-477-0778. ARTS FOR AWARENESS PHILALIVE Ariana Santiago hosts this event, which features live painting, fashion previews and music. Every first & third Thu 8pm FREE Patterson's Palace, 1621 Cecil B. Moore Ave. 215-236-3902 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 6th Annual Black Women’s Arts Festival (BWAF) based in Philadelphia, PA, USA, and scheduled for July 30-August 2, 2009. OUR VISION BWAFphilly-owner@yahoogroups.com ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- 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 Coalition, Inc. WEEKEND of PEACE now in its 6th year - has evolved from a local basket ball tournament hosted at several West and Southwest Philadelphia Recreation Centers to a weekend and more of special events, concerts, sports tournaments, youth panels, entertainment, music, spoken word, and other featured activities undertaken by an expanding number of community and organizational partners for all ages. The goal of the WEEKEND of PEACE is to highlight collaboration and provide access to the positive, productive activities available throughout the city, throughout the year, for our city's young people and their families. This is rapidly expanding into a SUMMER of PEACE, as more communities and organizations sign on each year. The 2009 WEEKEND of PEACE will be launched with a Music and Spoken Word Benefit Concert ($5 minimum peace offering) at the Church of the Advocate on Saturday (July 18) from 2 - 8pm. On Thursday (July 23) there will be a series of police/youth basketball tournaments at the Eastwick Rec. Center from 6 - 9pm. On July 29 (Wednesday), an "Oldies for Peace" night will be held at Malcolm X Park. On Friday (July 30), at Kingsessing Rec, Center, a youth empowerment panel discussion on violence will be conducted, followed at 7pm by a showing of a video TBN. Plenty of free, community-based youth-oriented activities for entire family - and we haven't even gotten to the weekend yet! For the actual WEEKEND of PEACE - we will have a "Concert on the Green" on Friday (July 31), 7pm, at the Kingsessing Rec Center, featuring Stickman Tony, the Spoken Word, and other entertainers. The next day (Saturday, August 1) at Kingsessing, there will be a Health Fair (10am - 1pm) followed by a five-game AAU tournament in honor of former St Joe's basketball player Ivan Brown at 12 noon. The weekend will wrap up at Kingsessing on Sunday (August 2nd) with a Gospel Festival featuring local Gospel groups, starting at 5pm. Partners and Sponsors include: THE COALITION
MEMBERS OTHERS Stop the Madness-Stop the Violence, Inc (founders) House of
Umoja Police Advisory Comm. Eastwick Regional Park Center Church of the Advocate
Simons Recreation Center Cobbs Creek Recreation Center SW Action Coalition
Lancaster Av Bus. Assoc. Liberation Fellowship CDC Tustin Recreation Center
McVey Recreation Center Phila Commission on Human Relations C & C Athletic Association
Philadelphia Corporation Phila Black Public Issues
Forum B & B Jazz for the Aging Kingsessing Recreation Center Men United Against Violence
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Fr Paul Washington Community Committee
The Farmhouse Philadelphia Federal PA Million Man March (of the Brady Campaign) Credit
Union.
United Taxi Workers Alliance of PA Arts &
Spirituality Center
Heartspeak
Entertainers donating their time and talents include: Barbara Montgomery Sonia Sanchez
Denise King Goldii, Jade & Ice Tiffany,
Bernard, Monica Shyster Swayyah Tanikka Charae
Tamica Sun Lion Ra Mecca
Bernard Collins Tamara Graham Monessa
Lox Knox Harambee World African Drum & Dance Ensemble Marcy Francis
(Sekere/Percussion) Stephanie Renee McNeal Jan Jeffries (Percussion)
And a Special Surprise Guest Star! The purpose of the weekend is to promote peace throughout the city and to encourage Philadelphians to pursue peaceful relations and utilize available services for the uplifting of their communities. There are a host of free activities scheduled at the various locations including, Jazz concerts, basketball tournaments, health screenings, anti-violence and information tables, youth empowerment panels, workshop discussions, spoken word poetry, bands, music, vendors, games, food and prizes and live performances. All are welcome to attend. For more information about the events taking place in your area contact your local sites or call Calvin Johnson @ 215-738-5181, or Malik Johnson @ 215-410-2859 or visit these websites www.CandC.org. or TheCoalitionInc.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 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 July 13-17, 2009 (215) 204-3148 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Moorish Unification Council of the World, Inc. Presents its Annual Unity Day Gathering Date: Monday July 20th, 2009 Place: Lemon Hill Dr. Fairmont Park In back of the Pavilion (section #2) Time: 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm ALL ARE WELCOME !!!!!!! FUN ! FOOD ! GAMES!!!!! Free Will Donation- Bring a Dish to share if Able, if not please come!!!!!! For information: Call Wesley Wilson-Bey (215) 476-0280 Founder/Chairman ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The 2009 African American Family Conference The AAFC Community Pavilion provides information sessions, resources and workshops regarding employment, media
and community relations, environmental/eco-friendly education, violence in communities, church and community
relationships, safety/law enforcement relations, community services and more. The conference area in this pavilion will feature an AAFC Community Cafe consisting of collaborative dialogue and
active engagement with attendees concerning family, education, health care and other issues within African American
families and communities. The AAFC values the voices within communities. The information and resources collected
will be filmed to evaluate and develop cohesive aftercare programs and assist in the initiation of legislation to improve the
lives of families and communities. If you are an educator, speaker, workshop facilitator, community activist or program director working with community
initiatives as defined above, the AAFC would like you to join this initiative. The 2009 African American Family Conference will be held on Saturday July 18, 2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107. To conduct workshops, screenings, volunteer your time or provide resources please click on the proper link below. AAFC Speaker/Workshop If you have additional questions contact us via e-mail, info@AfricanAmericanFamilyConference.com. * * * Outside PA * * * Happy Nappy Day Poets In The Park presents Gil Scott-Heron Sunday July 12th 2009 1pm to 8pm Gwynn Oak Park Gwynn, MD Vendors and Poets needed! For more information: 410.298.0660 or ohnappy1@gmail.com 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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