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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 02 October 2009 |
Volume 4, Number 11 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of
Directors Gary R. Adams (President/CEO),
John E. Churchville (Treasurer),
Yvonne Haughton (Exec.
Secretary), Members: Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels,
Edwin Desamour, Nijah Famous,
Kendall Hayes-Fullard, Tom
‘Bunny’ Henry, Abdul Malik
Raheem Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 06 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 18 Health Matters …10 Green Piece … 14 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 16 SpotLight … 22 Arts for Awareness … 22 Coming Up …24 Computers and Technology … 26 A Hand Up … 26 On The Airways … 27 Page 02 If this publication is being
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furnished by its owner, so if
one's life is cold and bare
he can blame none but
himself." …Louis L'Amour Page 05 Self-esteem is so delicate a flower
that praise tends to make it bloom,
while discouragement often nips it
in the bud.
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 "Nearly all men can stand
adversity, but if you want to
test a man's character, give
him power." - Abraham
Lincoln JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 A doctor vacationing on the
Riviera met an old lawyer
friend and asked him what
he was doing there. The
lawyer replied, "Remember
that lousy real estate I
bought? Well, it caught fire,
so here I am with the fire
insurance proceeds. What
are you doing here?" The
doctor replied, "Remember
that lousy real estate I had
in Mississippi? Well, the
river overflowed, and here I
am with the flood insurance
proceeds." The lawyer
looked puzzled. "Gee," he
asked, "how did you start
the flood?" Page 09 For the Lexophiliacs He broke into song
because he couldn't find
the key. (We are ignoring requests
that this feature be
discontinued. Please stop
writing in.) Page 10 A carpet installer decides to take a
cigarette break after completing the
installation in the first of several
rooms he has to do. Finding them
missing from his pocket he begins
searching, only to notice a small
lump in his recently completed
carpet-installation. Not wanting to
rip up all that work for a lousy pack
of cigarettes he simply walks over
and pounds the lump flat. He
decides to forgo the break continues
on to the other rooms to be
carpeted. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 11 There is no greater agony
than bearing an untold
story inside you. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 "We deceive ourselves
when we fancy that only
weakness needs support.
Strength needs it far
more." - Madame Swetchine, The Writings
of Madame Swetchine The Raw Family Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 13 To work in the world lovingly means
that we are defining what we will be
for, rather than reacting to what we
are against. - Christina Baldwin 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 thesubmission. Page 14 Page 15 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 One night, when I was a
little girl, I had a terrible
nightmare that a crow came
to me and told me that my
aunt was going to drop
dead the next day. I ran to
my parent’s room and told
my dad what happened. He
calmed me down and told
me it was OK. The next
day, my mother received a
call that my aunt had just
dropped dead. That night, I
had another dream that the
crow came to me and told
me that my father was
going to die!!! I sprinted
down the hall to my
parent’s room and told my
dad what had happened. He
once again calmed me
down and said it was going
to be ok. But the next
morning when he left for
work, he was so
distraught. The whole day,
he thought that every step
he took was his last. He
came home that night and
sat with my mother at the
dinner table and said, "I
had the most horrible day
today." My mother then
relied, "You think YOU had
a bad day??? I had the
Milkman drop dead on the
porch!!!!!" Page 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! A couple had two little boys, ages 8
and 10, who were excessively Page 18 Kathy’s Korner (cont.) The boy screamed and bolted from
the room, ran directly home and
dove into his closet, slamming the
door behind him. When his older
brother found him in the closet, he
asked, "What happened?" (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)
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site page 20 People are lonely because they
build walls instead of bridges. We will be SpotLighting
members and
organizations. If you wish
to have your organization
spotlighted, forward to us
information on your
primary mission, your
current projects and/or
how you would want other
members of The Coalition,
Inc. to be involved. Many of
us are already being a
support to one another, but
there is plenty of room for
improvement. page 21 Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 25 Gratitude unlocks the
fullness of life. It turns
what we have into enough,
and more. It turns denial
into acceptance, chaos to
order, and confusion to
clarity. It can turn a meal
into a feast, a house into a
home, a stranger into a
friend. Gratitude makes
sense of our past, brings
peace for today, and
creates a vision for
tomorrow. (Melody Beattie)
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Word Of The Week quixotic \kwik-SOT-ik\, Caught up in
the romance of noble deeds and the
pursuit of unreachable goals; foolishly
impractical especially in the pursuit of
ideals. Capricious; impulsive;
unpredictable. |
Greetings Coalition Family! There are some great cultural events this weekend, pack up the family and maybe try something unusual, learn about other cultures. Explore diversity! “Respect the man of noble races other than your own, who carries out, in a different
place, a combat parallel to yours -- to ours. He is your ally. He is our ally, be he at
the other end of the world. FOR OUR CHILDREN
College graduates are needed to mentor high school students. A five-year commitment is required, as mentors stay with students from their first year in high school to their first year in college. Call Domenica Vilhotti at 215-790-1666, ext. 11, e-mail atortiz@philadelphiafutures.org or visit ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Help For Parents With School-Age Children Are you a parent, relative, or health care professional with any of the following scenarios? * Not too sure how to register child for Kindergarten or Head Start. * Trying to decide on what type of school best fits a child's needs. Public or Charter or Magnet or Catholic? * Want to get a child motivate and focused on college. * Want to get child back in school after taking a leave, but don't know what options there are for out-of-school youth. * Child being bullied in school and don't know what to do. * Child not doing well in school and may have a learning difference. On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Education parent handout http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/education.html and the Resource tab http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/resources.html there are resources in the community to help advocates for children find help for their child's educational needs. Please become familiar with the listed resources and continue to bridge the gap between families in need and the agencies and resources that serve them. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Invitation to Parent Roundtable We are proud to have dinner served by the School District's between 5:00 p.m and 5:45 p.m. ----- 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 ¡FESTIVAL VERDE! This green fest aims to help North Philly residents decrease their carbon footprint as well as the cost of their energy bills. Lectures and demonstration booths will focus on everything from DIY stormwater management and container gardening. Sat, Oct. 3 10am-2pm 8th & Berks Sts. 215-235-6070 free ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 15TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LOCKS CONFERENCE Long before Tyra Banks promoted au natural hair, the International Locks Conference celebrated the use of original strands. This festival will also feature African dance, holistic health workshops and a hair show. Sat-Sun, Oct. 3-4 11am-8pm Walter D. Palmer Leadership Learning Partners Charter School 910 N. 6th St. 215-627-7434 Admission: $5 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Sunday October 2, 2009 Pulaski Day Parade steps off at 12:30 P.M. from 20th and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It will march down the Parkway to 16th Street, u-turn on 16th Street and march West
on the Parkway, around Logan Circle and end at 22nd Street. Free seating at Logan Circle in the area of live television coverage on WPVI TV-6,
from 12:30 to 2 P.M. Set your television recorder and come out and enjoy the parade live on the Parkway
in Center City Philadelphia. Kindly invite your family and friends to view the parade! EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) is now hiring for the following two
positions: (1) Full-time Program Coordinator for our Don't Fall Down In the Hood Program. Don't Fall Down In the Hood is an intensive, multicultural community based treatment program designed to reduce juvenile crime in the areas of possession and use of firearms, as well as, the frequency of assault, theft, and narcotics among Philadelphia's youth. The Coordinator is charged with the running the day-to-day operations of the program Mondays through Fridays 4-7:30pm, some weekends required. In addition, the Coordinator is required to maintain frequent contact with Philadelphia Family Court, Juvenile Probation, Department of Human Services, and the School District of Philadelphia. (2) Part-time Computer Instructor for our JobSTART Program. Job START (Sustainability Through Apprenticeship & Readiness Training) is an occupational skills training program for out-of-school youth, ages 17-21. Program activities are designed to lead toward youth earning their high school diploma or GED, matriculation into post-secondary education and employment, and ICDL computer certification in a high growth industry. The computer training workshop is scheduled on Mondays through Wednesdays from 1-3pm (2 one-hour sessions), with the goal of ensuring program youth obtain the International Computer Drivers License (ICDL). If you are interested and available to fill either of these two positions, please send me your resume as soon as possible so I can schedule you for an interview. I can be reached via email sramos@idaay.org or fax 215-235-9128 Regards, Sandi Ramos Director of Administration Institute for the Development of African-American Youth, Inc. (IDAAY) www.idaay.org Ph: 215-235-9111 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Project Assistant to the CEO Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.) Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103, United States Posted by: Community Education Alliance of West Philadelphia Job Category: Project management, Public Policy, Research Sector: Nonprofit Last day to apply: October 26, 2009 Type: Full time Language(s): English Area of Focus: Economic Development, Energy Conservation and Green Living, Personal Finance Description: The Owner of several established Philadelphia-based businesses and a prominent member of a state board that generates funds for energy conservation and new business development is seeking a energetic dynamo to join our team. This position will work directly with the CEO/Owner to spearhead an exciting energy conservation initiative in the Philadelphia area, while also gaining exposure in real estate, telecommunications/broadband services, mortgage, education and social services. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated individual to implement the goals of the President through project research, management, and liaison work between the company’s interests. Applicants must have a strong knowledge of alternative energy sources and the ability to lead projects and educate
others on the benefits of energy conservation. Candidates must also be intelligent, organized, creative, and flexible with
the ability to thrive in a fast paced business atmosphere. Must be a self-starter who will grow and assume responsibility.
Management and leadership skills are required and commitment, energy, and focus are crucial. Responsibilities are
variable and include implementing and managing programs, policies, and projects as assigned by the CEO and Project
Managers. The Project Assistant will train under the supervision of the President/CEO and a team of Project Manages and will be expected to assume responsibility quickly. How to Apply: E-mail your resume and salary requirements to HR@uchmk.com or fax to (215) 790-1520. Please reference 'Idealist - Project Assistant' in the subject line. Permalink: http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/Job/349577-44/c ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Job Opening- Crew Leader If you or someone you know is looking for a job, please take a look. Home Performance Crew Leader: A Home Performance Crew follows the prescription of a green home energy auditor. The Home Performance Crew makes fixes to a home based on its energy use and on computer modeled and prioritized energy savings measures as determined by a green home energy auditor. Delaware Valley Sustainability (dvs@actionpa.org) See extensive information in our group: The Coalition, Inc. Group ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- HEALTH MATTERS WHO (World Health Organization) Admits to Releasing Pandemic Virus into Population via 'Mock-Up' Vaccines 04/09/2009 00:08:00admin Posted by: Dr. Mercola The document on the WHO website linked below states that it is common procedure
to release pandemic viruses into the population in order to get a jump ahead of the
real pandemic, so as to fast track the vaccine for when it is needed. In Europe, some manufacturers have conducted advance studies using a so-called
"mock-up" vaccine. Mock-up vaccines contain an active ingredient for an influenza
virus that has not circulated recently in human populations and thus mimics the
novelty of a pandemic virus. According to the website, “Such advance studies can greatly expedite regulatory
approval.”
Dr. Mercola's Comments: On June 11 the World Health Organization (WHO) raised its swine flu pandemic alert
from a 5 to a 6. Phase 6 is the highest level alert, and reflects the speed with which a
virus is spreading -- not its severity. This classification also allows for a vaccine to qualify for a “fast-track” procedure
for licensing and approval, and this process is now ongoing for the swine flu
vaccine. What you may not know, however, is that WHO, together with health officials,
regulatory authorities and vaccine manufacturers, have been working since 2007 –
long before this new “threat” of swine flu emerged – to “explore a broad range of
issues surrounding the regulatory approval of pandemic vaccines.” According to the WHO website: “Ways were sought to shorten the time between the emergence of a pandemic virus
and the availability of safe and effective vaccines.” One such method used in Europe is to conduct advance studies using a “mock-up”
vaccine that contains an active ingredient for an influenza virus that has not
circulated recently in human populations. When testing these mock-up vaccines, it is very possible to release the novel
influenza virus into the population, as its purpose is to “mimic the novelty of a
pandemic virus” and “greatly expedite regulatory approval.” Government officials have other tricks up their sleeves to ensure these new, barely
tested vaccines easily make it to market as well, such as: Labeling the vaccine a “strain change” rather than an entirely “new” vaccine. This
method states the new vaccine has built on technology used to produce vaccines
for seasonal influenza, and the change for the pandemic vaccine is similar to a
strain change used to produce a new seasonal vaccine each flu season. In the United States, vaccine manufacturers are required to submit fewer data if they
already have a licensed flu vaccine and will use the same manufacturing process for
the pandemic vaccine. Using a “rolling review procedure.” This allows manufacturers to submit sets of
data for regulatory review “as they become available.” In other words, they’re free to
distribute the vaccine and then submit the safety data later on. Would You Want a Fast-Tracked Vaccine Injected Into Your Body? By very definition, fast-tracked vaccines are those that have received very little
safety testing prior to being used. So any time you agree to get one, you are
essentially a guinea pig. Vaccine manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline has actually stated: "Clinical trials will be limited, due to the need to provide the vaccine to governments
as quickly as possible. Additional studies will therefore be required and conducted
after the vaccine is made available." And WHO likewise says: “Time constraints mean that clinical data at the time when pandemic vaccines are
first administered will inevitably be limited. Further testing of safety and
effectiveness will need to take place after administration of the vaccine has begun.” Why would anyone who knows the facts sign up for a vaccine that really needs
further safety studies … but won’t receive them until AFTER it’s already been given
out? By then it will be too late. So please realize that if you or your child receive a swine flu vaccine, you will be
acting as a TEST subject. Remember this vaccine will not be made using the methods of the past. In order to
speed up the cultivation of the virus and the manufacturing process, they’re using
human liver cells instead of chicken eggs. Whether this new procedure is better or
worse than the old method, I can’t say … but it’s never been used before and they
have not had time to conduct any human testing. So, it’s a giant game of Russian Roulette that you simply want to avoid. Nearly all of the vaccines created will also include thimerosal (mercury), and
the toxic adjuvant squalene, both of which have been clearly shown to carry
significant health risks. You should know, too, that vaccine makers and federal officials have been rendered
immune from lawsuits. Should anything go wrong with this current vaccine they
will not have to pay a single cent to anyone! Who Stands to Benefit From the Swine Flu Pandemic (and Future Pandemics)? This is the question you need to ask yourself when you hear the media dishing out
the latest statistics about the swine flu pandemic. In the last few days alone, I’ve seen major news outlets warning that come flu
season, the swine flu could kill 90,000 Americans and hospitalize 2 million. This
sounds a lot like the fear-mongering that went on during the Bird Flu pandemic
(that never materialized) back in 2005. Back then scientists and governments were congratulating themselves for averting
a threat that never was by stockpiling worthless vaccines. Now I’m having déjà vu. In response to this newest swine flu pandemic, what did the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention recently suggest? Swine flu shots for all! Of course, what else would you expect? As the Washington Post reported, CDC said: “As soon as a vaccine is available, try
to get it for everyone in your family.” Well, you might be tempted to do just that if you believe the sensational number of
swine flu deaths they’re predicting. But, really, these numbers are not based on
facts. WHO continues to define the severity of the H1N1 virus to be moderate, generally
defined as an illness requiring neither hospitalization nor even medical care. Most
cases are having MILD symptoms that clear up on their own. Further, no one really knows for sure just how many cases of swine flu there are,
because some countries are no longer confirming them by lab. In the UK, for example, they now appear to be collecting swine flu data online and
via the phone, based on nothing but self-assessment. So did they really contract the swine flu? Or did the vast majority of them simply have a case of the sniffles or a seasonal flu
bug? Without laboratory confirmation, no one will ever know, but they sure are
using those numbers to scare you! Going back to my original question though, you must ask yourself who stands to
benefit from all of this paranoia and hysteria. Of course you know the answer to this one. Big Pharma … which stands to gain up to $49 billion a year on the swine flu
vaccine alone plus an infinite amount on top of that for future pandemic vaccines. The vaccine manufacturers would love for every man, woman, and child to heed the
CDC’s advice to get vaccinated. But now you know better. The swine flu is typically a mild illness. The swine flu vaccine has not been tested for safety or efficacy, but we DO know it
will contain harmful additives. The choice, to me, is obvious. And in the future, anytime a new “pandemic” appears
and officials urge you to rush out and get a shot, please remember this article and
ask yourself if it’s really you who stands to benefit from their advice. Interestingly the swine flu vaccines are going to be available in the US around the
time the finest vaccine conference in the world will be held. If you want to learn the
absolute latest and best strategies for swine flu then Washington DC is the place to
be October 2-4. I will be sharing my strategies live at the event. So join me at the National Vaccine Information Center (NVIC) Web site, and join us in taking action against the potential threat of mandatory swine flu vaccinations. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘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 Filtering The Green Noise Workshop Join Jeana Wirtenberg, Anastasia Harrison, Kyle Van Dyke, Ira Eisenstein, Terri Petry, Matthew Wasserman, Alvyn Haywood & Tim Razzaq Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9:30am - 12:30pm for "Filtering the Green Noise” Suzanne Patterson Center Princeton NJ Please RSVP 206-202-2883 or localwisdom@weareboost.org.. Event: Filtering The Green Noise: A Symposium (Part 1 of Series) "Setting Clear Goals & Learning Practical Tools for Creating Green, Smart, & Sustainable... " What: Workshop Host: We Are BOOST ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- ?Weavers Way #5 plastics recycling resumes Fellow Recyclers, Weavers Way collection of #5 plastics, which are not included in the City’s recycling
program, will be on the 3rd Saturday of each month: October 17, November 21, and
December 19. The program will skip January and resume in February. The collections take place at the co-op's garage, at 542 Carpenter Lane, which is across the street and a bit further down the block from the Big Blue Marble
bookstore. Please note that we need volunteers to keep this project going. (Weavers Way
members can get work credit for helping us; work shifts are available on co-op's the
online calendar.) The #5 category includes yogurt cups, sour cream containers, hummus tubs, some
medicine bottles, and more. Your recyclables must be clean and dry to be accepted.
Check to make sure there are no other materials (paper, screws, other number
plastics) on the items you bring in. Impurities of any kind compromise the recycling
process and usually lead to the discarding of an entire batch. Exclude any lids
unless they are clearly marked #5. (Most lids from #5 containers are #4 plastic, but
this is not always the case.) We ask recyclers for a small donation to cover postage costs of mailing the
recyclables to the Gimme 5 processing facility in New York. Before bringing your #5s to the collection, be sure that they meet the requirements
for Gimme 5: All items must be CLEAN and DRY. If they contained food or any oily or dirty
product, make sure they have been washed, not just rinsed. Items stacked when wet
tend to stay wet, so allow washed items to dry fully before stacking or packing. The #5 stamp needs to be visible on each item. Lids are separate items. Don’t
assume lids are the same number plastic as the container; sometimes they are but
usually they are not. Check to make sure there are no other materials (labels, paper,
other number plastics, metal) on the items you bring in. Brita filters are also welcome! Let them air dry for several days to make sure they
are completely dry. We'll see you soon! Carolyn, Helen, Priscilla and Stevik of the Weavers Way Environment Committee ----- 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 ----- For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION HIV/AIDS Prevention Workshop Workshop Summary
developing cost-effective and culturally-relevant communication strategies; and
then show session attendees how to apply these learnings to their own HIV/AIDS
testing programs, prevention services and outreach efforts.
providers develop innovative and effective messages and services targeted to
minority audiences.
The environmental context, peer group dynamics and social interactions that
influence sexual behaviors; How service providers can be more culturally aware, and increase the effectiveness
of their outreach, media and materials; and Strategies for attracting the hardest-to-reach audiences to HIV-prevention, testing
and treatment programs. For more information on other workshops and schedules visit their website To inquire about a MEE Workshop at Your Organization call 215.829.4920 or Email here ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- U.S. Department of Education Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Program (Modified) Eligibility: Eligible partnerships must include a high-need local education agency (LEA), a high-need school or consortium of high-need schools served by the high-need LEA, or a high-need early childhood education (ECE) program, and a partner institution (see the RFP for details). Amount: $143 million to be split into 25 expected grants, with required matching funds. Purpose of Grant: To improve the quality of new teachers by creating partnerships among institutions of higher education, high-need school districts and high-need schools. Contact: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-18614.pdf Deadline: October 6, 2009. ----- 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. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Hidden Valley Salad Dressings
Love Your Veggies Grant Program Eligibility: Elementary school programs nationwide. Amount: Ten grants of $10,000 each. Purpose of Grant: To help schools develop a program to offer fresh produce. Contact: http://loveyourveggies.com/school_grants.php Deadline: November 6, 2009. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- At- Risk Youth
Annie E. Casey Foundation A private charitable organization dedicated to helping build better futures for disadvantaged children in the United States. The foundation offers community-focused grants. The site also has several publications. Provides funding to both 501(c)(3) and local/state government. Organizations wishing to send a proposal to the Foundation should submit a letter of no more than three pages explaining the organization and its project and how the money will be used. Send the letters to: The AEC Foundation; Attn: Office of the President; 701 Saint Paul St.; Baltimore, MD 21202. Phone: 410-547-6600 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- AOL Time Warner Foundation
http://aoltimewarnerfoundation.org The AOL Time Warner Foundation is dedicated to using the power of media, communications and information technology to serve the public interest and strengthen society. However, rather than simply providing grant monies or funding unsolicited requests, the foundation prefers to enter into sustainable strategic partnerships with organizations that have a demonstrated commitment to pioneering innovative ways of meeting four priorities: Equipping kids for the 21st century; Extending Internet benefits to all; Engaging communities in the arts; and Empowering citizens and civic participation. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- AT&T Foundation
The AT&T Foundation seeks to educate, enrich, engage, and empower the communities served by AT&T. The Foundation's funding areas are education, civic and community service, and arts and culture. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Beaumont Foundation
http://www.bmtfoundation.com/grants/ The Beaumont Foundation of America (BFA), a non-profit philanthropic organization, is dedicated to the enriching the lives of individuals by providing technology to historically underserved schools and communities. The foundation believes technologies are essential tools for progress in the 21st century, and that given access to digital information, people will have an equal opportunity to advance socially, economically and intellectually. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 ----- Banta Company Foundation
The Banta Company Foundation provides funding for at-risk youth and delinquency prevention initiatives. The funds can be used for equipment, general/operating expenses, seed money, program development, as well as other areas. For more information please contact: Banta Company Foundation; 225 Main Street; PO Box 8003; Menasha,WI 54952-8003. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Best Buy Children's Foundation
http://communications.bestbuy.com/communityrelations/ The mission of the Best Buy Children's Foundation is to improve the lives of youth aged 5 - 18 in communities where Best Buy maintains a business presence. The Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations with innovative approaches to developing life skills in young people through education, mentoring, and leadership development. Funds can be used for: program development; direct project support; specific curriculum development; and scholarship aid for participants in life skills or mentoring programs. The Foundation typically awards grants ranging from $2000 - $10,000 to nonprofits. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Healthy Community Outreach Program
will be granted to nonprofit organizations to support grassroots efforts which increase awareness on critical health initiatives through health walks, health fairs and health education outreach. Grants up to $25,000 will be considered. Please provide all levels of event sponsorships on your application. Nonprofit organizations with evidence of IRS 501(c)(3) designation or de facto tax-exempt status may apply for a grant, with the following exceptions: advertising; capital campaigns; grants or scholarships to individuals; multiyear requests; political causes and events; or religious organizations in support of their sacramental or theological functions. http://www.aetna.com/foundation/grants_reg/guidelines.html>Awards Ongoing Deadline ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Ben and Jerry's Foundation
Ben and Jerry's Foundation has no specific program areas. The Foundation seeks projects that lead to societal change or address the root causes of problems. The Foundation awards grants ranging in amount from $1,000 to $15,000. Applicants must submit a letter of interest at any time during the year. http://www.benjerry.com/foundation/index.html ----- 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 North Philadelphia Activists: Sign Up Today for the NorthPhillyBlocks Email Network Given the significant participation of activists from North Philadelphia in our various email lists, we have started a "NorthPhillyBlocks" email network for people who want to focus on issues and problems related to North Philadelphia. We are urging every kind of group to join--community organizations and NACs, block captains, neighborhood safety groups, youth programs, human service agencies, business associations--all of them. The focal point of the list will be improving North Philadelphia--making it clean, safe, economically viable, and a decent place to raise our children. ISCV will be providing data and related information on where North Philadelphia stands in a number of these areas--and we will be encouraging people and groups in North Philadelphia to connect with one another around them. This will not be a 'discussion' list around public policy issues--although that might happen from time to time when it's relevant. But our primary mission will be to help community groups work with the city and the state (with federal support as well) to improve North Philadelphia. Oh--and all the elected officials representing North Philadelphia will be involved as well. To Join NorthPhillyBlocks go to the following address: Join NorthPhillyBlocks We urge people with their own email outreach to North Philadelphia to let people know about NorthPhillyBlocks as well. And while you're at it, check out the new Neighborhood Menus on PhillyNeighborhoods.org for Lower and Upper North Philadelphia: Lower North Philadelphia: http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org/Neighborhoods/North-Lower/north-lower.html Upper North Philadelphia: http://www.phillyneighborhoods.org/Neighborhoods/North-Upper/north-upper.html Just fill out the form and send it to us and you'll be on the list within the day. Thanks. 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 "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 Ed Schwartz, Institute for the Study of Civic Values, 1218 Chestnut St., Rm. 702, Philadelphia, Pa. 19107 215-238-1434 edcivic@libertynet.org ARTS FOR AWARENESS Please join us for the Harlem Premiere screening of the New film 'Up in the Attica'. When: Sunday October 11th, 2009 (Columbus Day Weekend) Showtime 2:00 PM Where: The Maysles Cinema 343 Malcolm X Boulevard/ Lenox Avenue (between 127th and 128th Streets) Across from the famous Sylvias Restaurant Suggested Admission: $10. Box office opens 1 hour before show time. The Director, including some actors and staff will be available for a question and answer session after the screening. Refreshments will be served Limited Seating Please RSVP “Mr. Kevin Barksdale” barksdalebl@aol.com or call 201-923-9213 and/or Facebook (Kamal Imani) http://www.Upintheattic.ning.com http://www.myspace.com/kamalsupreme http://www.myspace.com/upintheatticmovie http://www.soulgriots.ning.com For more information go to: Phone: 212-582-6050 Email: Cinema: cinema@mayslesinstitute.org RevolutionaryArts Film Contact Mr. Kevin Barksdale at 201-923-9213 Kamal Imani 201-256-5082 UP IN THE ATTIC Kamal Imani, 2009, 72 Minutes Up in the Attic is a coming of age story about a group of popular teenagers in the New Jersey suburbs in the 1980’s hip
hop era. They were influenced by various potent societal elements which included Hip Hop, Africentricity, The 5%
Nation of Gods and Earths and the societal elements of drugs, sex and peer pressure which is common to many
American teens. The film is laced with comedy, strong language and content, youthful energy and colorful characters. It
will serve as an excellent tool for inter-generational dialogue. Purchase the DVD at http://www.upintheatticmovie.com October 1st, 2009 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 CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES FAIR
· Do you need community service hours or ideas for your senior project? · Are you looking for activities to strengthen your resume or college transcript? · Have you considered an internship, volunteer position or a part-time job? · If working to improve your community appeals to you, come to Philadelphia’s first community engagement expo! Spend your Columbus Day learning about opportunities for teens at area organizations and businesses. This is a free event and refreshments will be provided. Bring a friend, a parent, or just yourself! When October 12, 2009, 2-5 p.m. Where National Constitution Center 525 Arch Street, Philadelphia ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- * * * Outside PA * * * WHOLISTIC TRAVEL CLUB PRESENTS Chicago Native & National Juneteenth Chairman Rev. Ronald Myers, Sr., M.D., Lobbies Congress for Holiday (Chicago, Illinois) - Chicago native, Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., leader of the Campaign to Establish Juneteenth as a National Holiday Observance will return home to host the National Juneteenth Board Meeting & Conference, October 16-18, 2009, at the "All New" Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel, October 16-18, 2009. Dr. Myers is hopeful that congress will enact legislation to commemorate Juneteenth National Freedom Day, officially marking the "19th of June" on all calendars as America's 2nd Independence Day. Juneteenth leaders are confident that Senator Roland Burris (D-IL), the only African American member of the U.S. Senate, will lead legislative efforts to make 2010 a special year in acknowledgement of American history. Juneteenth, or the "19th of June", recognizes June 19, 1865, in Galveston, TX, when Union General Gordon Granger announced freedom for all slaves in the Southwest. This was the last major vestige of slavery in the United States following the end of the Civil War. This occurred more than two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln. Upon the reading of General Order #3 by General Granger, the former slaves celebrated jubilantly, establishing America's second Independence Day Celebration and the oldest African American holiday observance.. Juneteenth is now recognized as a state holiday or state holiday observance in 32 states, including Texas, Oklahoma, Florida, Delaware, Idaho, Alaska, Iowa, California, Wyoming, Missouri, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, New Jersey, New York, Colorado, Arkansas, Oregon, Kentucky, Michigan, New Mexico, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Massachusetts, North Carolina, West Virginia, South Carolina, Vermont, Nebraska, Kansas and Wisconsin. In 2003, the District of Columbia passed legislation to recognize Juneteenth as a district holiday observance. Many more states, including Utah, Alabama, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Montana, and Maryland have recognized Juneteenth through state legislative resolutions and Gubernatorial Proclamations. "We are very much appreciative of the tremendous support Congressman Danny Davis has given Juneteenth," states Dr. Myers, Founder and Chairman of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF) and the National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC). "As Chairman of the National Juneteenth Congressional Committee, Congressman Davis has been heart and soul of Juneteenth in congress for many years." "Juneteenth is a freedom celebration significant for all Americans and the forerunner to the 13th Amendment, " states John Thompson, Founder & CEO of Juneteenth America, Inc. host of the annual National Juneteenth Convention and Expo, in Ontario, California. "Juneteenth brings all Americans together to celebrate the end of slavery and freedom," continues Thompson. "Juneteenth is America's 2nd Independence Day." For more information on the National Juneteenth Board Meeting & Conference contact Dr. Myers at 662-247-3364, or 662-247-1471; e-mail: JuneteenthDOC@yahoo.com, web sites: www.Juneteenth.us, www.njclc.com, www.19thofJune.com and www.JuneteenthJazz.com, or contact NJOF board member and Director of the Chicago Juneteenth Celebration, Lestine Byars at 773-684-6070; e-mail: lbyarsciess@aol.com. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- WHAT: The Healer's Sweat WHY: Healers Need Healing Too ~ Be Energized Be Renewed All Wholistic Health Practitioners are Invited! WHEN: Every Third Friday, 8:30pm - 11:30pm October 16th November 12th December 18th WHERE: Lake Claire Community Land Trust 317 Nelms Avenue; S.E. Atlanta,GA 30307 FACILITATED BY Robert Pue, Sun Glazer & Reflexogist DETAILS Both men and women practitioners are invited to attend. Please wear loose fitting clothing (men may wear shorts and ladies may wear long sarong style dresses). Please also bring with you a bottle of water and at least two towels. To get the most out of the sweat, it's good to eliminate or reduce your intake of the following foods at least three days before the sweat and increase your water consumption. This will allow you to withstand more heat and detoxify at a higher level. Meat Starchy foods Bread Cheese Pasta Rice Potatoes $10 Love Offering ABOUT Lake Claire Sweat Lodge it's a green urban oasis in the heart of the city, now home to The Healer's Sweat. DIRECTIONS I-20 exit Moreland Avenue North - R- Mc Clendon Avenue go thru four traffic lights - R - Nelm Avenue, parking is available on the street. If you are a hands-on practitioner and would like to provide services at the Sweat, let us know. Reservations are strongly suggested but not required, call 404. 890 6564 or 770.621 5056 or email us here at bvsga@yahoo.com, see you there! SPONSORED BY Candles Created & The Black Vegetarian Society of Georgia ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY 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. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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.” 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, “Nu Day Resurrection and Liberation" Show LIVE each Saturday evening 10:30 PM--12:00 midnight EST. "NU Day" is heard in Philly and, worldwide, through the internet at: www.blogtalkradio.com/empresschi Or you can tune in via podcast at 646-652-2232 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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