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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 06 November 2009 |
Volume 4, Number 15 |
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 … This Week … Employment and Training
Opportunities … Health Matters … Green Piece … Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… SpotLight … Arts for Awareness … Coming Up … Computers and Technology … A Hand Up … On The Airways … Page 02 If this publication is being
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 04 "There is no such thing in
anyone's life as an
unimportant day." -
Alexander Woollcott Page 05 A reputation may be repaired, but
people always keep their eyes on
the place where the crack is…
Joseph Hall
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 "To live content with small
means; to seek elegance
rather than luxury; and
refinement rather than
fashion; to be worthy, not
respectable; and wealthy,
not rich; to study hard,
think quietly, talk gently,
act frankly; to listen to
stars and birds, to babes
and sages, with open heart;
to bear all cheerfully, do all
bravely, await occasion,
hurry never; in a word, to
let the spiritual, unbidden
and unconscious grow up
through the common. This
is to be my symphony." -
William Ellery Channing JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 An 80 year old man was having his
annual checkup and the doctor
asked him how he was feeling. "I've
never been better!" he boasted.
"I've got an eighteen year old bride
who's pregnant and having my
child! What do you think about
that?" Page 09 For the Lexophiliacs The butcher backed up into
the meat grinder and got a
little behind in his work. (We are ignoring the many
requests that this feature
be discontinued. Please
stop writing in.) Page 10 A housewife, an
accountant and a lawyer
were asked "How much is
2+2?" The housewife replies:
"Four!". The accountant says: "I
think it's either 3 or 4. Let
me run those figures
through my spreadsheet
one more time." The lawyer pulls the
drapes, dims the lights and
asks in a hushed voice,
"How much do you want it
to be?" JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 11 It is time for parents to
teach young people early
on that in diversity there is
beauty and there is
strength. Readers: We have
exhausted our collection of
Maya Angelou quotes, if
you have favorites by her,
or any other positive
sources, please forward to
us at
The.PA.Coalition@gmail.com We will gladly give you
credit for your
contributions. You may
even rate you own spot as
has Kathy Parsons on
page 17 Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 "The day will come when , after harnessing spac e, the winds, the tides and gravitation, we sha ll harness for God the energies of love. And o n that day, for the sec ond time in the history of the world, we shall have discovered fire." - Pierre Teilhard de Ch ardin The Raw Family Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
The.Pa.Coalition@gmail.com We will credit you with thesubmission. Page 14 A failure is a man who has blundered, but is n ot able to cash in on t he experience. Page 15 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 God decided to take the
devil to court and settle
their differences once and
for all. When Satan heard
this, he laughed and said,
"And where do you think
you're going to find a
lawyer?" The only way of finding the limits
of the possible is by going beyond
them into the impossible. Page 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! On reaching his plane seat
a man is surprised to see a
parrot strapped in next to
him. He asks the
stewardess for a coffee
whereupon the parrot
squawks, "And get me a
coke, you cow!" Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We obviously need the help. ; )(Family
appropriate) page 18 Do you remember this guy? When I was a kid I used to pray
every night for a new bicycle. Then
I realized that the Lord doesn't
work that way so I stole one and
asked Him to forgive me. page 19 page 20 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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\suh-poz-uh-TISH-uhs\ Fraudulently
substituted for something else; not
being what it purports to be; not
genuine; spurious; counterfeit;
Hypothetical; supposed. |
Greetings Coalition Family! Hope you are not being inconvenienced too much by the Philly transit strike. It takes a minute to adjust, but we are resourceful people. Congratulations to the New York Yankees on another world championship. Better fortune next year Philadelphia. “One man may hit the mark, another blunder; but heed not these distinctions. Only from
the alliance of the one, working with and through the other, are great things born.” -
Antoine de Saint-Exupery FOR OUR CHILDREN
“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick Douglass Students Can Learn More about Their College Options at the Free Philadelphia National College Fair Arlington, VA –The Philadelphia National College Fair will be held Sunday, November 15,
2009 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00
p.m. Sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling
(NACAC), hosted by the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling
(PACAC), and in partnership with the Mayor's PhillyGoes2College initiative. This event is
free and open to the public. As the process of applying to and selecting a college becomes more and more
competitive and complex, students and parents need all the help and information they
can get. Attending a college fair is an excellent way to gather information about colleges
and universities. The National College Fair program provides valuable resources for
students and parents attempting to navigate the college-admission process. The fair allows students and parents to meet one-on-one with admission representatives
from a wide range of national and international, public and private, two-year and
four-year colleges and universities. Participants will learn about admission
requirements, financial aid, course offerings, and campus environment, as well as other
information pertinent to the college-selection process. At the fair’s counseling center,
students and parents can discuss their individual needs with college experts. “The resources and opportunities that the National College Fairs provide for students
and their families are invaluable,” said Greg Ferguson, NACAC Director of National
College Fairs, Programs and Services, “and admission professionals have been
delighted by the caliber of students attending our programs.” Now in its 37th year, the National College Fair program annually helps more than
850,000 students and families nationwide explore their options for higher education,
making it one of the most visible college recruitment tools in the country. NACAC
currently sponsors fairs in 50 locations. For a complete schedule, visit
www.nationalcollegefairs.org. More Information More information about the Philadelphia National College Fair, including directions to
the fair, a list of colleges exhibiting at the fair, and tips for preparing for the fair is
available on the NACAC Web site at www.nationalcollegefairs.org, by emailing
collegefairs@nacacnet.org or by calling 800/822-6285. About NACAC NACAC is an Arlington VA-based education association of more than 11,000 primary and secondary school counselors, independent counselors, college admission and financial aid officers, enrollment managers, and organizations that work with students as they make the transition from
high school to postsecondary education. Founded in 1937, the association is committed to maintaining high standards that foster
ethical and social responsibility among those involved in the transition process, as
outlined in the NACAC Statement of Principles of Good Practice. This program is also approved by the National Association of Secondary School
Principals. www.nacacnet.org. For more information, contact: Christy Houston
chouston@nacacnet.org 800/822-6285 ----- 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 ----- Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,
www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com. THIS WEEK ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES Multicultural Professional Job Fair The 24th annual Philadelphia International Art Expo is scheduled for November 13, 14 and 15, 2009 at the Liacouras Center, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. This Expo is one of the nation's largest Art Expo with over 200 exhibitors and over 40,000 attendees. We have presented this Expo for 24 years and this year we wish to expand our community outreach program to include - A Multicultural Professional Job Fair. October Gallery would like to extend an invitation to your company to be one of our featured vendor / recruiter at this year's Expo 2009 Career Fair. The Multicultural Professional Job Fair at Art Expo will be held Friday, November 13, 2009 from 2 to 6 pm, Liacouras Center, Philadelphia, PA. HEALTH MATTERS 5 Foods That Fight Cholesterol
by Sally Wadyka for MSN Health & Fitness
There’s no denying that a healthy diet is the first line of defense against rising cholesterol. “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet—with lots of fruits and vegetables plus some fish—you are on the right track to keeping your cholesterol at a healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for theAmerican Dietetic Association. That said, certain so-called super-foods can actually help lower bad cholesterol and/or increase the good cholesterol. Ideally, you want to shoot for total cholesterol under 200, with LDL (the bad one) under 110 and HDL (the good one) greater than 35.
Try to incorporate more of these foods into your daily diet:
Almonds Studies have found that eating just a quarter cup of almonds a day can lower your LDL by 4.4 percent, according to dietitian Leslie Bonci, who is also the director of sports nutrition at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “Eating nuts, especially almonds, which are high in good-for-you monounsaturated fat, is better than simply eating a low-fat snack like pretzels,” says Bonci. Of course, they can also be high in calories, so stick with a small serving and choose almonds that are dry roasted without oil. http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100159481 You’ve seen the commercials with people proclaiming dramatic drops in their
cholesterol numbers thanks to a daily serving of this hot cereal. Those great results are
due to the high levels of soluble fiber found in oatmeal. “The soluble fiber binds to the
bile acids that are the precursor to the development of cholesterol and help flush it out,”
explains Bonci. It doesn’t matter how you get your oats—those instant, just-add-water
packets are just as good for you as traditional, slow-cooked versions. Fish Omega-3 fatty acidsare widely considered to be the best of the “good” fats, and the best place to find them is in fish—especially fatty fishes like salmon, halibut and tuna. According to Dorfman of the ADA, you want to get 1.5 to 3 grams per day of omega-3. A 4-ounce piece of salmon will give you close to 3 grams, and you can also get these fatty acids from walnuts and flaxseed (two tablespoons of flaxseed provides 3.5 grams) and in fish oil supplements. Red wine Not everything that’s good for you has to feel virtuous. A glass of red wine, which contains flavanols, has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that may help lower cholesterol and stave off heart disease. But in this case, more is definitely not better. “For women, the recommendation is one drink a day and for men it’s two,” says Bonci. More than that will, literally, dilute any potential benefits. These flavanols can also be found in red grape juice and dark cocoa. Soy Soybeans, soy nuts and edamame, plus anyproducts made from soy(like tofu, soymilk, etc.) can help to reduce the production of new cholesterol. A little can go a long way—aim for about 25 grams of soy protein a day (the amount in a cup of edamame). And those who are at an increased risk of breast or prostatecancer may want to skip it since too much of soy’s phyto-estrogens can act similarly to the body’s own estrogen (which has been shown to feed some hormone-dependent tumors).
Now that you know the good stuff to add to your diet, try to reduce—or better yet,
eliminate—these bad-for-you foods from your repertoire. 5 Foods That Feed Cholesterol There’s no denying that a healthy diet is the first line of defense against rising
cholesterol. “If you eat a predominantly plant-based diet—with lots of fruits and
vegetables plus some fish—you are on the right track to keeping your cholesterol at a
healthy level,” says Lisa Dorfman, a registered dietitian and spokeswoman for
theAmerican Dietetic Association. That said, certain so-called super-foods can actually
help lower bad cholesterol and/or increase the good cholesterol. Ideally, you want to
shoot for total cholesterol under 200, with LDL (the bad one) under 110 and HDL (the
good one) greater than 35.
Try to reduce—or better yet, eliminate—these bad-for-you foods from your repertoire:
Whole-milk dairy productsSaturated fat, which clogs arteries and increases LDL levels, is the No. 1 cholesterol-boosting culprit. And foods like ice cream and cheese are where you’re likely to find them. Swap out the Ben & Jerry’s Chubby Hubby for a lower-fat frozen yogurt, and skip the brie in favor of something less rich, like a part-skim mozzarella.http://health.msn.com/dietfitness/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100159481 Processed meats Bacon, sausage, liverwurst and the like are also wonderful sources of artery-clogging saturated fat. Look for lower-fat options, like bacon and sausage made from turkey and other lean protein sources. Fast-food fries Even worse than saturated fats are the dreaded trans fats. “You might as well take a gun and shoot yourself!” says Dorfman. The main source of trans fats are partially hydrogenated oils, and that’s exactly what most fast-food restaurants are still using to cook their fries. Trans fats hit cholesterol with a double whammy—in addition to raising your LDL, they simultaneously lower your HDL. Tropical oils Palm kernel and coconut oilsare two of the fattiest of oils—100 percent of the bad-for-you saturated variety. Don’t use them when you cook at home, and try to avoid them when you eat out (most fast-food restaurants have eliminated them, but you can check their Web sites for detailed nutritional information). Use heart-healthy mono- and polyunsaturated fats, like olive, canola and safflower oil, instead. According to theADA, “Eating too many foods high in saturated fat may increase blood levels of [lipoprotein] LDL and total cholesterol. High blood levels of LDL and total cholesterol are risk factors for heart disease.” The World Health Organizationcame to similar conclusions about saturated fatty acids. Baked goods Many manufacturers of packaged cookies and cakes have eliminated trans fats from their recipes, but check the nutrition labels to be sure. But all baked goods—even those that are homemade—are high in saturated fats, thanks to the butter and shortening. Since no one wants to give up dessert completely, eat high-fat baked goods only occasionally, opting more often for low-fat sweets like sorbets.
To help fight cholesterol, try to incorporate more of these foods into your daily diet.
----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The public comment period for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Advocates in Research Working Group (ARWG) final recommendations opened today (Nov. 2nd). The ARWG has proposed comprehensive recommendations on the most effective ways to engage individual advocates in NCI activities. The recommendations focus on: 1. Recruitment of individual advocates for NCI activities 2. Assessment and matching of individual advocates to NCI activities 3. Training of individual advocates and NCI staff to prepare for a research advocacy engagement 4. Facilitating the engagement process 5. Evaluating and tracking advocacy involvement 6. Retaining research advocates and NCI staff and promoting advocate involvement in NCI activities View background information and recommendations at: http://advocacy.cancer.gov//files/2009_ARWG_Final_Rec_Slides_for_Public_Comment.ppt Learn more about the ARWG at http://dclg.cancer.gov/working-groups/involving-advocates Provide comment on the recommendations by email to nciadvocacywg@mail.nih.gov or by regular mail: Shannon Bell, Director Office of Advocacy Relations, NCI 31 Center Drive, Suite 10A28 Bethesda, MD 20892-2580 All comments must be received by Monday, November 30, 2009 in order to be considered. ----- 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 ----- Tips for making oatmeal appealing to kids http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mompowergroup/ ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GREEN PIECE How do we bring up ALL people through the movement to build a more Sustainable City? There are some starter ideas FYI (For Your Inspiration) below.
Environmental Justice Videos 1. Van Jones at GreenFest 2007 in Chicago: http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid901003925?bclid=900600164&bctid=895238457 2. Majora Carter – “Greening the Ghetto” : http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/53
Free E-Newsletters 1. Public Education Network e-newsletter (Nice resources.): http://www.publiceducation.org/newsblast_current.asp 2. Next Great City e-Newsletter (Lots of events): www.nextgreatcity.org 3. Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) e-newsletter (Just awesome!): http://phennd.communishare.org
Philadelphia Initiatives 1. City of Philadelphia Going Green: http://www.phila.gov/green/index.html 2. East Coast Greenway Pennsylvania: http://www.greenway.org/gw-pa.htm 3. Greater Philadelphia Environmental Network: http://www.gpen.org/ 4. Next Great City Initiative: http://www.nextgreatcity.com/ 5. Urban Green Partnership: http://urbangreenpartnership.org/what-is-green/ 6. Urban Sustainability Forum: http://www.sustainablephiladelphia.com/index.html 7. SustainLane City Rankings: http://www.sustainlane.com/us-city-rankings/overview.jsp
Other The National Religious 1. Partnership for the Environment http://www.nrpe.org/ 2. PennFuture: http://www.pennfuture.org/ 3. PennEnvironment: http://www.pennenvironment.org/ 4. The Pennsylvania Environmental Council www.pecpa.org ----- 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: 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 ----- 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 The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly (CARIE) is a non-profit organization, based in Philadelphia, dedicated to improving the quality of life for vulnerable older people. Setting CARIE apart from others in the aging field is its sole focus on advocacy through a comprehensive array of activities,
community education programs, professional training and consultation, and referral using a client-centered approach.
CARIE’s unique advocacy model helps not only the individual client but many others through its work to inform
policy-makers, education programs targeted at providing information and improving the ability of those who help frail older
adults to give quality care. CARIE’s programs and services include community education, professional training, and individual counseling and problem
solving. A leader in the field of aging for more than 25 years, CARIE is recognized as a vital resource for a wide range of
audiences, including older adults, family members and other caregivers, aging and other social service providers, policy
makers, and academicians. Its services are provided locally, throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and in some
cases nationally. 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. ARTS FOR AWARENESS OUT OF THE SIZZILING SIXTIES! "THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR" Why was this film suppressed by the American government? Why did this film effectively end the screen careers of Lawrence Cook, Paula Kelly and Janet League? Why was actor J. A. Preston written out of a soap opera? Why did director Ivan Dixon never direct another feature film? Why was the book and film banned in South Africa and Jamaica? Why was it necessary for the book to be first published in London? Why was Sam Greenlee targeted by the FBI, CIA & IRS? Why has the FBI refused to release Sam Greenlee´s secret files? Ask these questions and more. Bring author\filmmaker Sam Greenlee and his award winning film to your campus. Contact: Sam Greenlee, 307 6146 S. Kenwood Ave. Chicago, IL, 60637 773-288-6877 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists COMING UP ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- * * * Outside PA * * * 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. To join: A Hand Up! ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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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