Greetings Coalition Family!
“There is always something to do. There are hungry people to feed, naked people to
clothe, sick people to comfort and make well. And while I don't expect you to save
the world I do think it's not asking too much for you to love those with whom you
sleep, share the happiness of those whom you call friend, engage those among you
who are visionary and remove from your life those who offer you depression,
despair and disrespect.”
-- Nikki Giovanni.
Times are definitely tough, and they are going to get tougher, but these are the
times when the wheat is separated from the chaff, when those destined to
accomplish good things get their chance to show what they are made of. Our
communities are in need, what are you made of? Lead, follow or get the hell out of
the way.
I am only one, but I am one. I can’t do everything, but I can do something. And that I
can do, I ought to do. And that I ought to do, by the grace of God, I shall do.
Edward Everett Hale
FOR OUR CHILDREN
NEW BOOK BAGS & other SCHOOL SUPPLIES
will be given away for
FREE. That's right.......FREE !!!
You don't want to miss it.
Date: September 6, 2009
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Better Way Ministries
4815 Stenton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA19144
For more details or to pre-register call 215-844-1405
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Video Conference – Making the connections to Address the Whole Student
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is
pleased to announce the following videoconference opportunity:
Secondary Transition: Making the Connections to Address the Whole
Student
September 18, 2009
Various Downlink Sites across Pennsylvania
9:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
A holistic approach to transition planning promotes engagement and a seamless
transition for youth with disabilities. During this videoconference session
information regarding the rationale for a holistic approach to transition planning will
be discussed. Connections to regulatory, effective practice, and communication
strategies will be shared with participants.
Specific topics to be addressed at this session include:
- The Pennsylvania Post School Outcome Survey (PaPOS) and the requirements for
200910 implementation. This is a required training for LEAs in PaPOS Cohort Year #
5
- Utilization and functionality of the Summary of Academic Achievement and
Functional Performance (SAAFP)
- Implementation strategies for effective cross stakeholder communication
including a review of the changes and updates to www.sharedwork.org
- Employing standards-aligned practices for improving transition services
for students with disabilities
- Understanding and implementation of effective assessment strategies
Credit Offered: Act 48
Audience: Stakeholders supporting post-school outcomes for youth/young adults
with disabilities: Intermediate unit and school district transition consultants;
General, special education, and career and technical education teachers and
supervisors; Vocational Rehabilitation counselors & supervisors; Representatives
of post-secondary education and training;
Assistive technology professionals (educators, agency staff and providers);
Guidance counselors; Families/Caregivers; Youth/young adults involved in
secondary transition planning; School psychologists; Social workers;
MH/MR/C&Y case managers and supervisors; Regional Department of Public
Welfare staff (OMR/OMHSAS/OCYF); Community adult service/rehabilitation
providers (employment, residential, and others); State/County Department of Health
staff; School Health Nurses; Juvenile justice direct service staff (community-based,
institution-based, residential; Others interested in secondary transition planning.
You may register directly on-line by visiting www.pattan.net and entering the
Registration On-line page.
For information on program content, contact Michael Stoehr at
mstoehr@pattan.net or 412-826-6864
For general registration information, contact Kristen Olszyk at
kolszyk@pattan.net
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The Food stamp program under the new stimulus package is now called the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program).
Did you know?
Eligibility for SNAP benefits changed so many more families in food insecure
households are now eligible.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Food and Nutrition parent
handout, you will find several organizations who can help families find out if they
are eligible. Also, on the COMPASS website they can apply for these benefits and
many others.
For more info you can also go to
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/FoodStamps/
Please continue to link families in need with the appropriate social services
agencies that serve them through Cap4Kids. Thanks.
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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
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The Food stamp program under the new stimulus package is now called the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance
Program).
Did you know?
Eligibility for SNAP benefits changed so many more families in food insecure
households are now eligible.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Food and Nutrition parent
handout, you will find several organizations who can help families find out if they
are eligible. Also, on the COMPASS website they can apply for these benefits and
many others.
For more info you can also go to
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/FoodStamps/
Please continue to link families in need with the appropriate social services
agencies that serve them through Cap4Kids. Thanks.
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Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,
www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com.
THIS WEEK
Workshop: Energy Efficiency in Older Houses
September 9, 2009
6:30 pm-8:30 pm
Tacony Branch Library
6742 Torresdale Avenue, Philadelphia
Energy Efficiency in Older Houses
Presented by:
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia
and The FairmountPark Historic Preservation Trust
In Collaboration with:
The Historical Society of Tacony
Tacony Civic Association
Tacony Community Development Corporation
Historic Germantown
Historic RittenhouseTown
The Germantown Historical Society
The Chestnut Hill Historical Society
The Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce the next
in our ongoing series of workshops for owners, and aspiring owners, of historic
homes. Attendees will have a great opportunity to learn about the best practices for
the restoration and maintenance of older and historic homes.
These workshops are free and open to the public, but reservations are required.
Reservation/information: Contact Patrick Hauck, Director of Neighborhood
Preservation Programs, 215-546-1146 x4 or patrick@preservationalliance.com
Location
6742 Torresdale Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
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Leading in Difficult Times
A series of Two Leadership Training Seminars Designed for Re-Thinking and
Re-Tooling for Today’s Issues, Problems and Opportunities
Facilitated by: John Elliott Churchville, Ph.D., J.D.
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Liberation Fellowship Community Development Corporation
www.lfcdc.com
Each 1 ½-hour interactive leadership training seminar provides specific insights for
developing enhanced leadership skills that are required for successful navigation of
movements, institutions, organizations, families, and one’s self through hard times.
Session 1: Leading from the Bottom: Making My Change in Changing Times Wednesday, September 9, 2009
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
440 North Broad Street, Room 1169
Session 2: Leading from the Margin: Changing My Behavior
Thursday, September 10, 2009
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
440 North Broad Street, Room 1169
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? What is my mission in life?) These issues will be
presented in the context of the present global economic crisis. Participants will
explore fundamental leadership concepts and learn the basic steps necessary to
recreate, reposition and redeploy themselves for optimum service to family,
community and society.
Leading from the Margin: Changing My Behavior
In this second leadership training seminar, participants will focus on developing
positive behaviors that will move them from where they are to where they wish to be
in order to maximize their full human potential. Participants will also learn the basic
steps to forming positive leadership habits and will explore their contagious nature.
In addition, they will learn how to use their own growth and development as the
catalyst for encouraging people around them to do the same.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Education Programs Manager
The Enterprise Center CDC
http://www.idealist.org/en/job/341341-230
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary: Mid 30's
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HEALTH MATTERS
What’s For Lunch?
What you eat can add years to your appearance and take a toll on your youthfulness.
How about a bacon dog on a bun with French fries prepared in golden corn oil, and
a coke? Hey! Why not top it off with a nice fresh glazed doughnut?
Here is a list of the top ten foods that age you, followed by a list that provides quite
different results.
10 Terrible Aging Foods;
1.Bacon
2.Hot Dogs
3.Potato Chips
4.White Bread
5.White Potatoes
6.Corn Oil
7.Sugary processed cereals
8.Sugary soft drinks
9.Red meats
10.Doughnuts.
10 Top Anti-Aging Foods
1.Apples
2.Blueberries
3.Spinach, dark leafy greens
4.Salmon and Sardines
5.Whole grain cereals
6.Popcorn,unsalted
7.Nuts,notably almonds, walnuts
8.Legumes, including peanuts
9.Green tea
10. Extra virgin olive oil
_________________________
List provided by: Rosie LaVertue
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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 DelawareValley — 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
tgarnett@philabundance.org).
For more information, go to www.philabundance.org
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GREEN PIECE
World Green Energy Symposium
September 25 - 26, 2009
SheratonCenterCity & ComcastCenter
Philadelphia, PA
Register Today!
at
www.worldgreenenergysymposium.us
Contact: professor@worldgreenenergysymposium.us
New and "Green" Energy is the
Responsibility of all mankind.
The World Green Energy Symposium Hosts, Sponsors and Partners invite you to
join them in what is sure to be one of the most exciting, educational and innovative
energy events of its kind focusing on green, clean and renewable energy
technology.
The Green Expo segment of the World Green Energy Symposium will take place in
the ComcastCenter; Philadelphia's newest addition to grace its skyline. And with its
ambitious incorporation of eco-friendly technologies, the Center is the tallest LEED
certified building in the United States.
More than 63 million people live within driving distance from Philadelphia. Philadelphia is the second largest city on the East Coast, with a metropolitan
population of 5.8 million. Philadelphia is conveniently located in the middle of the
Northeast Corridor, 100 miles south of New York, 133 miles north of Washington, D.C., and 55 miles from Atlantic City.
The 2009 World Green Energy Symposium and Exposition will bring together
government leaders, business leaders, businesses, innovators, university and
college students, and the public in an atmosphere conducive to information
exchange on new and alternative green energy possibilities and opportunities
Because of your commitment and involvement in New Energy, you are cordially
invited to participate in this exciting world event with a focus on green, clean and
renewable energy technology.
We look forward to your participation.
World Green Energy Symposium Executive Council, Hosts, Partners and Sponsors
www.worldgreenenergysymposium.us
"Our future is what We build it to be."
President Obama said about renewable energy; $150-billion will be put towards
energy independence over the next 10 years. Never has this nation (United States)
seen such a move forward on this important issue.
* * *
"...2.3 million people have in recent years found new jobs in the renewable energy
sector alone, and the potential for job growth in the sector is huge. Employment in
alternative energies may rise to 2.1 million in wind and 6.3 million in solar power by
2030; " UNEP - UN Environmental Program Report
Learn about energy alternative and new initiatives
Get updates on the Stimulus, tax incentives and rebates
Network and hear from government, business, and educational, environmental
energy subject matter experts.
Join others in networking opportunities to create potential joint ventures and
partnerships and present your products and services to other businesses, venture
capitalists, government, educators, and general public in a well publicized, media
sponsored exciting world event.
See existing and new innovative products and technology with a focus on New
Energy, Wind, Solar, BioFuels, Green and New Energy Construction, and Green
Transportation
Attendees & Exhibitors WILL Meet Customers, VIPs, educators, manufacturers,
builders, innovators, researchers, businesses showcasing alternative and
renewable energy technology products (solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal), lending
institutions, angel investors, venture capitalists, government bodies, and more.
To Register, click the registration invitation on the following link to see full details
on
2009 World Green Energy Symposium
www.worldgreenenergysymposium.us/
202-465-0009
Sponsors WILL Join the 2009 VIP Sponsorship Circle from Global to Green Circle
sponsors who have committed to promise and demonstrate support for a clean,
green, sustainable world for future generations to enjoy. This is the opportunity to
communicate your support and to send your message to your target audiences and
open new doors of informational change.
Sponsor Contact:
sponsors@worldgreenenergysymposium.us
202-465-0009
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Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and Tuesday
mornings. http://www.recyclingservices.org/
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For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news
GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION
City website offers emergency preparedness info for nonprofits
September is National Preparedness Month and a time when the Department of
Homeland Security, with the support of coalition partners, works to increase public
awareness about emergency preparedness.
During the month of September, consider hosting or participating in activities
related to preparedness.
This year, National Preparedness Month focuses on encouraging individuals,
families and communities to get an Emergency Supply Kit; make a
Family Emergency Plan; get informed about emergencies and their appropriate
responses; and participate in emergency volunteer efforts.
In Philadelphia, the Office of Emergency Management has established a new
webpage dedicated to information for nonprofit organizations and how they should
prepare for an emergency. The site offers a toolkit on Business Continuity
Planning, a Planning Checklist, and other useful information.
The OEM is also hosting Family Preparedness Workshops in September on the
following dates and times to help individuals and families be better prepared for any
kind of emergency:
-- Wednesday, September 9th at 7pm at the JohnPerzelCommunity Center, 2990 St.
Vincent Street;
-- Tuesday, September 15th at 7pm at the 6th Police District, 235 N. 11th Street;
-- Thursday, September 17th at 7pm at Philadelphia Protestant Home, 6500 Tabor
Road;
-- Thursday, September 24th at 6pm at the 24th/25th Police Districts at 3901
Whitaker Avenue.
The workshops will feature presentations by the American Red Cross, the Office of
Emergency Management, and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. There
will be door prizes, information on Philadelphia’s neighborhood evacuation plans
and signup sheets for emergency text alerts through ReadyNotifyPA.
For more information, click here.
Ridge speaks at Free Library: After September 11, 2001, former Pennsylvania
GovernorTomRidge was appointed the first Secretary of the Department of
Homeland Security. In his candid memoir, The Test of Our Times, Ridge discusses
the challenges faced by the new and highly visible department, recounts early
successes, missteps, and controversial political maneuvering and offers a
prescriptive view for the future safety of the United States. Ridge will be speaking
as part of the Author Series at the Free Library of Philadelphia, 19th and Vine
Streets in Philadelphia, on Thursday, September 3rd at 7:30pm. Admission is free.
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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
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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.
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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
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SpotLight ON OUR EFFORTS
My Dear Friends on PhillyBlocks...Now is the Time to Come to the Aid of the Party
I have just completed a long overdue updating/upgrading of PhillyNeighborhoods
.org. The home page links are more relevant and practical and links on the various
subsidiary pages are fixed.
Finally...at the top of the home page you'll see an appeal--"Help PhillyBlocks Help
You. Donate Now."
We've never undertaken an aggressive fund-raising drive before--you know, where
people and groups are asked to make contributions. Well...if anyone thinks the
Institute for the Study of Civic Values that sponsors PhillyBlocks is flush with cash,
rest assured that we are not. Far from it.
Nothing stable replaced the City contract that was terminated one year ago. I alerted
PhillyBlocks and the press to what happened because I saw it as the precursor of
much worse. Much worse has been upon us for some time. And now… thanks to the
Pennsylvania budget crisis, the other programs ISCV runs are all without payments
as well.
When you read about groups where the staff is going on unemployment…count us
in. We're there with the rest of the non-profit community that is struggling for
survival. When I post information about the budget crisis, it's not just for you--in
this case, it's for us too. We're in this together.
Earlier this year Philadelphia Forward shut down.
Ed Goppelt terminated Hallwatch without warning in January. One day it was online.
Then it wasn't.
Are we next? Not without a fight.
Since I've made political contributions over the years, I'm on a number of lists that
candidates buy to seek out potential donors. So they call. Mid-Day. Themselves.
They tell me they're running for this that or the other. They want $500--or $250--$100
if that's all we can afford. In better days, I'd often respond. This is what they have to
do day after day if they hope to get elected. And it often works. One candidate
running in a suburban district has already raised $600,000 for his campaign since
he declared last spring.
That's what people are willing to give to politicians running for office. And more.
For nine years, ISCV has run this program without asking for anything from the
people who use it.
We have no problem with that. We were able to get support from the Mayor's Office
of Information Services and the Office of Housing and Community Development in
the previous administration. That's *your* money. You shouldn't have to contribute
twice.
That's gone and it's not coming back. I'm not inviting--and will not post--anything
about what happened last year. It's history.
We've got to turn elsewhere. And the turning elsewhere starts with you--the people
who log on here every day for information and discussion on how to make
neighborhoods clean, safe, economically viable, and a decent place to raise their
children.
Candidates raise thousands of dollars to support their campaigns. None of that is
tax-deductible. But people give.
Can we raise $250,000 to support PhillyBlocks?
Yes we can.
The answer starts here and now.
Go to http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org, check out the web site, and make a
contribution.
Support one another.
Ed Schwartz
Ed Schwartz, Institute for the Study of Civic Values, 1218 Chestnut St.,
Rm. 702, Philadelphia, Pa.19107 215-238-1434 edcivic@libertynet.org
ISCV web site: http://www.iscv.org
Also Check out "Neighborhoods Online" at http://www.neighborhoodsonline.net.
Or in Philadelphia: http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org
"Citizenship is the American ideal. There may be an army of actualities
opposed to that ideal, but there is no ideal opposed to that ideal."
--G.K. Chesterton
ARTS FOR AWARENESS
**** “Poetry & Praise Series” ****
***Calling All Poets, Singers, Comedians, & Musicians***
OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC - OPEN MIC
The Place to be is
WESLEYA.M.EZIONCHURCH –
1500 Lombard Street,
Phila., PA19146
Rev. Michael King, Pastor
***Live Musical Band- “MTM” Many Thoughts of Music***
SATURDAY – 09/05/2009
FROM – 5pm to 9pm
$10.00 Donation
$5.00 Donation for Performing Poets/Singers
“This is a Birthday Celebration for “Crucial” but instead of bringing Gifts, we are
humbly asking that you bring Clothes & Food to donate to the Homeless during
these Tough Economic Times.”
HOSTED BY: “CRUCIAL”- Also Host of Panoramic Poetry, Sponsored by October
Gallery
http://www.myspace.com/CrucialPoet
http://www.myspace.com/PoetrynPraisePhiladelphia
CrucialPoet@Yahoo.com
Also Featuring:
Poet/Writer/Author – “Crucial”
Poet/Writer –“Allen Turner”
Poet/Writer/Author/Musician/Singer – “TaZiyahNahaRah”
The JUBILEE Singers w/ Rease Maddox
Poetry & Praise Ministry
DINNERS SOLD BY: Paula & Eddie Soul Food Catering
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Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila
Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am
· Poets
· Rappers
· Singers
· Spoken Word Artists
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COMING UP
West Philadelphia hosts
20th Annual Neighborhood Festival
The West Philadelphia Coalition of Neighborhoods and Business and State Senator
Anthony H. Williams will host the 20th Annual Neighborhood to Neighborhood
Street Festival on
Saturday, September 5th.
The free event is an opportunity for old neighbors and new friends to become
acquainted in a fun filled and family-friendly environment. It will feature children’s
activities and rides, food and merchandise, community resource information,
giveaways, and live entertainment featuring a national and local recording artists,
disc jockey music, line dancing and karaoke.
The festival will take place
11am-8pm
48th to 52nd & Baltimore Avenue
For more information, email Tamara Staley or call 215-472-5416.
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14th Annual Wadsworth Day
Sponsored by State Senator LeAnna M. Washington and Community Outreach 200
Inc.
Saturday September 12th 2009
11 a.m - 7 p.m.
free admission
1500 and 1600 Blocks of Wadsworth Ave, Mt. Airy Between Cheltenham and Michener Ave.
live entertainment, health screenings,
food and beverage vendors,
shopping, drill teams,
face painting and more.
*vendors wanted*
for information 215-242-0472
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ICON Annual Cookout Event and Volleyball Tournament
ICON would like to invite everyone to our Annual Cookout Event and First Ever
Volleyball Tournament.
Date: September 12th, 2009
Time: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Picnic Area #7 – Lemon Hill and Sedgley Drives @ Fairmount Park Philadelphia
Cost: $10/person early registration
$15/person at the picnic site
Click Here to Register: Registration
Volleyball Tournament
Gather up for your friends and sign up for your team.
For more information about the tournament, please contact Chi Nguyen.
“Welcome Back to School” Happy Hour
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The O.U.R. Collective Presents
"The UMOJA Project"
and
A TRIBUTE TO
"THE ANCESTORS"
Africans Of Antiquity, Of Our Families, and of Our Communities
WE WILL NEVER FORGET!
Bring Your White Candles, Photos, and Names
of Those To Be Remembered
Sun. September 13th, 2009
Starting at: 2:30 PM
The SonghaiCity Cultural Center
3117-24 Master St.
Admission Free
Everyone is invited to Bring your White Candles, names & pictures of Ancestors and
Loved ones who have Passed On
ALSO: Because It’s About Solutions:
The UMOJA Panel Discussions
starting at 3:00 PM
· Are African/Black People Really Represented Properly in the Media?: Why
There is a Need For Independent Black Communications Outlets
· Real Black Community and Institutions Development (Economic, Cultural
Political Representation and Actions etc.): How to Change The Present Paradigm
and Are We Being Mis-Directed and Played (Like Pawns etc.) By Others?
· Black Business & Entrepreneur Development: The Need for and How to Obtain
Support, Responsibilities, Advancement
· Is Public School/Charter Schools The Answer For Us in the 21st Century: Can
We/Should We Begin To Educate Our Own Children
· Police and Governmental Terrorism, Misconduct, and Human Rights
Violations
African Village Community Town Meeting will be held around 6:30 P.M. after the
Panel Discussions
For more information call The O.U.R. Collective at:
215-471-5186
or e-mail: african_world_unity_day@yahoo.com
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Tribute in Honor of
C. Vivian Stringer
&
John Chaney
Hall of Fame Coaches from CheyneyUniversity
Thursday, Sept. 17th
6pm-9pm Donation $75.00
FirstDistrictPlaza
3801 Market St.
West Phila. 19104
Raising Money For Scholarship Fund and Endowment Fund
Co Chairs, Ducky Birts and Don Hackney
Tickets and information 215-471-3953 email geri611@verizon.net
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General Meeting of the Interracial Task Force
Monday, September 21, 2009
10:00 am
COMHAR--100 West Lehigh Ave.
ALL are Welcome! Your input is valuable
Please share this information with your neighbors and invite them to come
The Intervention Committee meets at 9:20 on the same day and at the same
location. Please plan to attend
Donna Diehl
215-707-1827 [voice]
“Bridge of Courage” Fundraising Event
hosted by
Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR)
Proceeds from this event enable WOAR to provide individual and group counseling,
court and medical accompaniment and advocacy to over 5,000 adults and children
in the Philadelphia area.
Parents, children, women, men and the community as a whole have come to depend
on WOAR’s programs.
WOAR is committed to continuing to provide all individuals consistent support free
of charge. We cannot continue to carry out our mission without your continued
generous support. Please join us at our Benefit this year.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5:30-7:30 pm
Park Avenue Banquet Hall
4942 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA19131
www.parkavenuebanquethall.com
This year WOAR will be honoring:
Kathleen M. Brown PhD - University of PennsylvaniaSchool of Nursing
Councilman William Greenlee – 15th Ward
Ralph Riviello, MD, FACEP – Assoc. Professor of EmergencyMedicineDrexelUniv.College of Medicine
Rev. Dr. Alyn E. Waller, Senior PastorEnonTabernacleBaptistChurch
For Tickets, Sponsorship, Advertising and general information www.woar.org
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EXPLORING THE POSSIBILITIES OF PEACE IN OUR LIVES
ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE PROJECT
BASIC LEVEL WORKSHOP
September 25-27, 2009
Friday, September 25, 4:30 pm-8:30 pm
Saturday, September 26, 9:00 am-7:00 pm
Sunday, September 27, 9:00 am-2:30 pm
Note: A commitment to participate throughout the entire weekend is required.
This is a cooperative workshop, where everybody contributes to the group’s
experience.
Please plan to arrive promptly on Friday.
Place: FRIENDSHIP HOUSE /CASA AMISTAD
2615 N. 4th Street, Philadelphia, PA (4th/Lehigh)
There are, available to all of us, powerful, effective ways to deal with conflict,
develop healthy relationships, and enhance the safety and well-being of all.
? Rediscover the power of respect and affirmation
? Practice responsible, honest and constructive communication
? Explore the value of building a nurturing community
? Delve into the challenges and rewards of cooperation
? Experience creative problem solving and conflict transformation
YOU ALL ARE WELCOME:
Teachers, Social Workers, Community Organizers, People of Faith,
Police, Parents, Youth, and… Anybody seeking real alternatives to violence!
Registration: On or before September 18. Space is limited.
Fees: Advance payment: $5.00. At the door: $10.00
The workshop fees are set to cover costs of materials and snacks. Scholarships are
available.
Information: Jorge Aráuz. Tel: 215 421 5811; email: cityquake@aol.com
The Alternative to Violence Project (AVP) is an independent, non-sectarian,
world-wide community of volunteers dedicated to the search of healthy and
constructive ways to address conflict. This workshop is sponsored by the Fairhill
Friends Ministry, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends.
"The shackles of violence can be transformed into wings of peace. There is a Power
in the human spirit that strives for justice, understanding and freedom,
transforming souls and transforming the world. It has been manifested in the
actions of ordinary individuals and in the epic struggles of peoples seeking a world
of kindness, dignity and respect. It has been manifested in the lives of Gautama
Buddha, Jesus, Francis and Clare of Assisi, AhmadouBamba, Jane Adams, Gandhi,
Dorothy Day, Martin L. King, Cesar Chavez and Arnulfo Romero. It is waiting to be
manifested in our lives too." Jorge Arauz
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Fathers group holds domestic violence symposium
Daddy’s Right Here will sponsor its fourth annual symposium on the them Facing
and Embracing Our Responsibilities,” focusing on the epidemic of domestic
violence in Philadelphia.
Since May, 46 people have been murdered in incidents of domestic violence,
according to the group. Calling this a “public tragedy,” the group will hold its
symposium from
11am to 8pm on
Saturday, September 26th at
HolyTrinityBethlehemChurch Rectory at
11th and Rockland Street
in the city’s Logan neighborhoods.
The symposium will feature guest speakers, including keynoter Sumaki Kenya
Shan, resource tables, raffles and more.
Other speakers include Sylvia Horst of the Kids n Kin program of Turning Points for
Children, Thomas Gregory of the Philadelphia Health Department, James Dickerson
of the Fatherhood Institute, and Norman Jones of Normans Good Food.
To register, click here
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Al Fielder
14th Annual Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
Continues in Greenville & Greenwood, Mississippi
Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival
Honors Al Fielder and Mulgrew Miller
(Greenville & Greenwood, Mississippi) - The 14th Annual Mississippi Jazz &
Heritage Festival, celebrating Mississippi's great jazz legacy, will take place in the
Mississippi Delta on
Saturday, Septemer 5, 2009, in
Greenville, Mississippi, at the
EdwardsCenter, 749 Main Street,
beginning at 6:00pm and Monday,
September, 7, 2009, in
Greenwood, Mississippi, at
Bo's Bar-b-Que Bar & Grill,
507 Carrollton Avenue,
beginning at 6:00pm.
Meridian, Mississippi native and master jazz drummer, Al Fielder and Greenwood, Mississippi native and master jazz pianist, Mulgrew Miller, will be honored.
"We are returning to Greenville and bringing the festival to Greenwood for the first
time over the Labor Day weekend," states Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Artistic
Director of the Mississippi Jazz and Heritage Festival and accomplished Belzoni, Mississippi resident jazz pianist and trumpeter. Myers was a featured guest jazz
artist at the 2006 Miles Davis 80th Birthday Concert in East St. Louis and performs
concerts throughout the country as the National Juneteenth Jazz Artist. "Mississippi has a rich jazz legacy that includes Shelby, Mississippi native historic
jazz composer Gerald Wilson, Jackson, Mississippi native world reknowned jazz
vocalist Cassandra Wilson, and Vicksburg, Mississippi native master jazz pianist
Hank Jones," continues Dr. Myers.
The festival is sponsored by the National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters
(NAJJP) and is a part of the "June is Black Music Month!" - CELEBRATING
JUNETEENTH JAZZ - "Preserving Our African American Jazz Legacy!" national
concert series. Dr. Myers is the founder of the (NAJJP).
"Jazz is African American Classical Music, created from the hearts, lives and souls
of black folks in America," states Rev., Dr. Myers, also Founder and Chairman of
the NAJJP, the Fellowship of Creative Christian Jazz Musicians (FCCJM), the
National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC) and the National
Juneteenth Holiday Campaign. "The preservation of our unique African-American
jazz music legacy is what Black Music Month and the celebration of Juneteenth is
all about."
The festival is also dedicated to the late Woodville, Mississippi native and jazz
legend Lester "Prez" Young. "Lester Young is the father of the modern jazz
saxophone and was born August 27, 1909 and died in 1959, after a historic career
as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time," states Dr. Myers. "Billy
Holiday gave him the title "Prez", short for President of the tenor saxophone."
Dr. Myers will be performing original compositions from his critically acclaimed jazz
CD, "Doctor's Orders." The CD includes popular original Mississippi Delta jazz
compositions like "Song For Tchula," "Message From the Country" and "Blues For
Tchula.."
Rachella Parks, from Fort Worth, Texas, one of the top female jazz saxophonist in
the world, will be the featured guest artist. Jazz bassist "extraordinaire", Dr.
London Branch, retired professor of music and former Director of the Jackson State
University Orchestra, will be performing along with Cuban percussionist
EarltonBatles Manley and Jackson, Mississippi native, percussionist Wilton Knott.
Also performing will be Greenville, MS native jazz drummer Hal Holbrook, Jackson, MS jazz drummer Noah Jelks, along with Aye Aton, formerly with the legendary Sun
Ra Arkestra, on drums and percussion.
Admission is free and donations are appreciated. For more information contact Dr.
Myers at 662-247-3364, 662-247-1471 e-mail: JuneteenthDOC@yahoo.com; web site:
www.JazzMississippi.com.
The Mississippi Jazz & Heritage Festival is a cooperative effort sponsored by:
National Association of Juneteenth Jazz Presenters (NAJJP)
The Myers Foundation The Black Arts Music Society
The SmithRobertsonMuseum & Cultural Center
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A Community Event...
DR. IVAN G. VAN SERTIMA TRIBUTE
(The Man & the Movement)
1935-2009
-----------------------------------------
“It became my dream in life to rescue my people – all people – from myths of the African race. This became my
mission in life, to tell the true story of the African, to recover the essence of his early civilizations so that the tragedy of
slavery, of colonization, of myths about his fundamental inferiority may be destroyed forever.” – Ivan Van Sertima
Saturday, September 12, 2009
5:45 – 8:00 p.m. (free & open to the public)
ASAACADEMY
2811 Adeline Street
Oakland, CA
Dr. Ivan Van Sertima was born in January 1935 in Guyana, South America. In 1970,
he immigrated to the United States, and later began teaching at RutgersUniversity in
the Dept. of Africana Studies. In 1976, Van Sertima published his celebrated classic,
*They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America*. In 1979,
he founded the *Journal of African Civilizations,* one of the most influential
publications in the last quarter of the 20th century. For 15 years through the
Journal, Dr. Van Sertima created a community of leading scholars and writers who
collectively provided proof of African contributions to the world and successfully
changed many of the mainstream myths about Black people. The Journal also
influenced the development of multicultural curricula throughout the U.S.
Event Flyer
http://manuampim.com/vansertima_91209.doc
FOR MORE INFORMATION, Contact:
Prof. Manu Ampim
415-613-1911
Profmanu@acninc.net
Bro. MaliqueAmenhotep
510-213-4761
COMPUTERS & TECHNOLOGY
Free Online Computer Instruction
See ‘Archives’ at www.Ustream.tv/channel/cbm-tv
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A HAND UP!
IT’S HERE!!
Our group A HAND UP! Is now open, please go to:
A HAND UP!
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.
Where can Redlepord go for help?
My children's father lost his job & I lost mine over the last several
years, it resulted in many problems. After leaving the abusive
relationship & went into shelter since I had no other options. I lost my
transitional housing when I could not confirm, I've achieved the primary
goal of finding long term housing assistance, After I was interviewed &
accepted by the PA Department of Human Services' 7 yr. shelter plus
program. DHS's follow up took so long, that the transitional housing
program terminated me for incompliance. The appeal date had passed. When DHS
decided to take back the offer. This resulted in my ending up becoming homeless.
I had asked DHS to keep my case open prior to this, to assist me in
keeping my children & myself out of an abusive relation, where I
suffered a lot of Mental health issues. I am still in therapy. When I was
trying to solve the housing dilemma, my children were taken into custody & put in
placement for lack of suitable supervision. My 15yr old daughter was my babysitting
for me since my help was limited. She left 2 of my children alone when she
misunderstood & thought I wanted to get milk before I got home from my treatment
provider. One of their normal unscheduled visits resulted in removal of all 4 of my
children. The Judge ordered to keep them in placement instill I secure stable
housing.
My children have been separated from their sister, have all been in
placement for the last 11 months.
I am currently homeless but have secured housing assistance & an
approved 3bdrm unit. It will cover only the first & second months. Since I remain in
treatment for my disabilities, I am only on welfare & cannot afford to come up with
the $1800.00 needed for the required 2 month security.
Since the city budget crises, I don't know who has any funds so I can
apply for assistance. Without it I cant be reunified with my children &
they will remain in foster care. If you know where I can get help right
away... please let me know.
I have went to every public organization & most don't even help with
this kind of issue, the ones that do... don't have any funding now. I
even contacted city & state officials because I never felt so helpless
in my life. I hurt for my kids like they hurt for me. It will be a year
that, I’ve been homeless. It was my youngest child’s birthday when they
removed him & on the 16th he will have another.
In the last 3 years. I also have several personal references from the
lead personal from former treatment programs, 5 different awards & 3
certificates for classes & training I received that highlights my
abilities & the amount of effort I apply myself with, to life.
I am have been fighting for my family alone, but have learned to ask for
help. Thank you for your time.
Christina
redlepord@yahoo.com
Big Picture Philadelphia seeks school furniture
Big Picture Philadelphia, a nationally-recognized model school program, is opening
two new middle-high schools in Philadelphia in September.
El Centro de Estudiantes, an alternative school serving out-of-school-youth in
Kensington and
EasternUniversityAcademy a CharterSchool serving students in Nicetown and EastFalls will both operate on the nationally recognized Big Picture school design.
BPP has put out a call for furniture for the new schools. The group is looking for
organizations and businesses that may be upgrading or changing facilities and have
the following available: board tables and chairs, individual cubicles, desks for
teachers, file cabinets, copiers and computers. Big Picture Philadelphia classrooms
resemble warm, well-lit office spaces that include a central meeting and learning
space as well as quiet, individualized places to work, read and study.
If you can help, email David Bromley or call 215-837-6102.
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