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News From
The Coalition, Inc. |
Friday 13 November 2009 |
Volume 4, Number 16 |
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 The difference between a
successful person and
others is not a lack of
strength, not a lack of
knowledge, but rather a
lack in will. Page 05 Anger is an acid that c an do more harm to the vessel in which it stan ds than to anything on which it is poured. --A nonymous
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 Interestingly, koi, when put
in a fish bowl, will only
grow up to three inches.
When this same fish is
placed in a large tank, it will
grow to about nine inches
long. In a pond koi can
reach lengths of eighteen
inches. Amazingly, when
placed in a lake, koi can
grow to three feet long. The
metaphor is obvious. You
are limited by how you see
the world. - Vince Poscente JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 A local United Way office
realized that the
organization had never
received a donation from
the town's most successful
lawyer. The person in
charge of contributions
called him to persuade him
to contribute. "Our research shows that
out of a yearly income of at
least $500,000, you give
not a penny to charity.
Wouldn't you like to give
back to the community in
some way?" The lawyer mulled this over
for a moment and replied,
"First, did your research
also show that my mother
is dying after a long illness,
and has medical bills that
are several times her
annual income?" Embarrassed, the United
Way rep mumbled, "Um ...
no." The lawyer interrupts, "or
that my brother, a disabled
veteran, is blind and
confined to a wheelchair?" The stricken United Way
rep began to stammer out
an apology, but was
interrupted again. "or that my sister's
husband died in a traffic
accident," the lawyer's
voice rising in indignation,
"leaving her penniless with
three children?!" The humiliated United Way
rep, completely beaten,
said simply, "I had no
idea..." On a roll, the lawyer cut
him off once again, "So if I
don't give any money to
them, why should I give any
to you?" Page 09 For the Lexophiliacs You are stuck with your
debt if you can't budge it. (We are ignoring the many
requests that this feature
be discontinued. Please
stop writing in.) Page 10 Carlson was charged with
stealing a Mercedes Benz,
and after a long trial, the
jury acquitted him. Later
that day Carlson came back
to the judge who had
presided at the hearing. "Your honor," he said, "I
wanna get out a warrant for
that dirty lawyer of mine." "Why ?" asked the judge.
"He won your acquittal.
What do you want to have
him arrested for ?" "Well, your honor," replied
Carlson, "I didn't have the
money to pay his fee, so
he went and took the car I
stole." Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We obviously need the help. ; )(Family
appropriate) JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 11 A long habit of not thinking
a thing wrong gives it a
superficial appearance of
being right. Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 “Hate grows and victors
where love is afraid to
share its bloom” - Don
Williams, Jr 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 So much of our time is preparation,
so much is routine, and so much
retrospect, that the path of each
man's genius contracts itself to a
very few hours. Ralph Waldo
Emerson (Submitted by Delfina Smart) Page 15 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 The Forest Service has
issued a BEAR WARNING
in the national forests for
this summer. They're
urging everyone to protect
themselves by wearing
bells and carrying pepper
spray. Campers should be
alert for signs of fresh bear
activity, and they should
be able to tell the difference
between Black Bear dung
and Grizzy Bear dung.
Black Bear dung is rather
small and round.
Sometimes you can see
fruit seeds and/or squirrel
fur in it. Grizzly Bear dung
has bells in it, and smells
like pepper spray! Page 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! A pair of chickens walk
into a public library, find
the librarian and say, 'Buk
Buk BUK.' The librarian
decides that the chickens
want three books, and
promptly gives them some.
Without further ado, the
chickens walk out. page 18 Do you remember this guy? A computer once beat me at chess,
but it was no match for me at kick
boxing. page 19 People are often
unreasonable, illogical, and
self-centered; Forgive
them anyway. If you are
kind, people may accuse
you of selfish, ulterior
motives; Be kind anyway. If
you are successful you will
win some false friends and
true enemies; Succeed
anyway. If you are honest
and frank, people may
cheat you; Be honest and
frank anyway. What you
spend years building,
someone could destroy
overnight; Build anyway. If
you find serenity and
happiness, they may be
jealous; Be happy anyway.
The good you do today,
people will often forget
tomorrow; Do good
anyway. Give the world the
best you have, and it may
never be enough; Give the
world the best you've got
anyway. You see, in the
final analysis, it is between
you and God; It was never
between you and them
anyway. page 20 A mangy-lookin' guy goes into a
bar and orders a drink. The
bartender says "No way. I don't
think you can pay for it." The guy
says "You're right. I don't have any
money, but if I show you
something you haven't seen before,
will you give me a drink?" The
bartender says "Only if what you
show me ain't risque." "Deal!"
says the guy, as he reaches into his
coat pocket and pulls out a
hamster. He puts the hamster on
the bar and it runs to the end of the
bar, down a barstool, across the
room, up the piano, jumps on the
key board and starts playing
Gershwin songs. And the hamster is
really good. The bartender says,
"You're right. I've never seen
anything like that before. That
hamster is truly good on the
piano." The guy downs the drink
and asks the bartender for another.
"Money or another miracle else no
drink," says the bartender. The guy
reaches into his coat again and
pulls out a frog. He puts the frog
on the bar, and the frog starts to
sing. He has a marvelous voice and
great pitch, a fine singer. A
stranger from the other end of the
bar runs over to the guy and offers
him $300 for the frog. The guy says
"It's a deal." He takes the three
hundred and gives the frog to the
stranger, who runs out of the bar
with it. The bartender says to the
guy, "Are you some kind of nut?!
You sold a singing frog for $300?
(cont.) Page 21 (cont. from previous page) It must have been worth millions.
You must be crazy!" "Not so," says
the guy. "The hamster is also a
ventriloquist!" Page 22 When you are inspired by
some great purpose, some
extraordinary project, all
your thoughts break their
bonds; your mind
transcends limitations,
your consciousness
expands in every direction,
and you find yourself in a
new, great and wonderful
world. Dormant forces,
faculties and talents
become alive, and you
discover yourself to be a
greater person by far than
you ever dreamed yourself
to be. Page 23 If you wish to advertise an
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From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
received by noon, the Monday prior
to desired publish date. Page 24 Tech Support: "I need you to
right-click on the Desktop." Customer: "Ok." Tech Support: "Did you get a
pop-up menu?" Customer: "No." Tech Support: "Ok. Right click
again. Do you see a pop-up
menu?" Customer: "No." Tech Support: "Ok, sir. Can you
tell me what you have done up until
this point?" Customer: "Sure, you told me to
write 'click' and I wrote click'." Page 25 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Word Of The Week abrogate \AB-ruh-gayt\,: To annul or
abolish by an authoritative act; To put
an end to; to do away with. |
Greetings Coalition Family!
Well that didn’t take long. Public transportation is back up and running in Philly. Congratulations on how we pulled together to help each other out! There is still a lot of traffic on the roads though. But we should see things return to normal once the rise in gas prices reminds folk why they were using SEPTA in the first place. We transcend the little self and develop the awareness of our unity with others only as
we go out in love which seeks to help and serve. – N. Sri Ram 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 Please join me for the 186th Student Achievement College Fair Dear Friends, I believe that each and every student in the 186th District, and throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania, deserves the opportunity to pursue a quality higher education. With dedication and hard work, our students can achieve great things. That is why I am inviting all students to explore the possibilities for the future at a great event I am organizing. 186th District Student Achievement College Fair Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. G.W. Childs School 1541 S. 17th St. Philadelphia This event will feature representatives from 30 colleges and universities, including the State System of Higher Education schools and historically black college and universities (HBCU). Students, bring your parents and friends and take part in workshops on a variety of topics, including how to choose the right college, how to apply to college, how to research and apply for financial aid and scholarships, and much more! I hope to see you on Saturday! As always, feel free to contact me if I may be of further service to you or your family. Sincerely, Rep. Kenyatta Johnson PO Box 202250 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2250 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Free Legal Advice for New & Established Small Businesses The Enterprise Center 4548 Market Street November 17th, 2009 10:30-12:30. No walk-ins will be accepted: pre-register by November 11th. Services Provided: * Free Legal Advice for Small Businesses * Volunteer Attorneys work with your business to examine your legal needs * Business that attend this clinic may then be eligible for referral to a volunteer attorney who will continue working with the small business Event Schedule: * 10:30-11 : Registration and Snacks * 11-12:30 : Attorney Consultations. You must arrive by 10:45am or we cannot guarantee that you will be helped Registration: * You MUST Pre-Register by November 11th to attend. * For pre-registration or other information, contact Theresa Brabson at (215) 523-9567 or, by email, at jvolunteer@phillyvip.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- The Men and Women of the 24th Police District in partnership with our PDAC invites you to Join Us In Prayer in saluting the life of our fallen brother Sgt. Timothy Simpson #387 Ceremony will take place Tuesday, November 17th at 7 PM Aramingo and Allegheny. Immediately following the ceremony the FOP will provide refreshments along with a buffet at 1336 Spring Garden St., all are welcome to attend. For more information contact Tina Willis at 215-685-9963. Officer Tina Willis 24th Police District Community Relations Officer 3901 Whitaker Ave Philadelphia, PA 19126215 685-9963215-685-9966 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Urban Associates at Tazia’s – Friday, Nov. 13, 2009 Looking for an intimate and exotic networking encounter? We are talking Quality vs Quantity. Join Jeff Pinckney and the Urban Associates at Tazia Restaurant and bar, 101 11th Street (11th and Arch) right across from the Philadelphia Convention Center on Friday, November 13, 2009 6 – 9 pm. Get a taste of Asia as you enjoy the unique Asian fusion combined with upscale sophistication and down to earth reality that flows through every Urban Associates event. Join the Delaware Valley’s most interesting and engaging individuals while enjoying an amazing happy hour and delectable delights. RSVP Urban Associates at 215-669-8004 ----- 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. 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. 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 HILLarious SATURDAYS Club Damanis – Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 Join Philly Funnyman Malcolm Hill for Hillarious Saturdays at Club Damani's. This month, we got a post Turkey party with BET Comic View legend, Dick Traycee, the
crazy Dave Temple of Jamie Foxx's laughapooza, Philly’s own Scooter and Butter So
Broke and Special Guest, Will Sylvine, Def Comendy Jam and Bad Boys of Comedy.
There will music, dancing and plenty of laughter. Advance tickets $15.00. Contact: Malcolm Hill at 267-271-7960 Club Damani 638 N 66th St Philadelphia, PA 19151 215-476-1600 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Confident Girls, Courageous Women A conference for young women and those who care about them Join WOMEN’S WAY on Saturday, December 5, 2009 Moore College of Art & Design 20th Street and the Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103 for the 7th Annual Women & Influence Conference, Confident Girls, Courageous Women There is no admission fee, but you must register by Friday, November 27, 2009. ABOUT WOMEN & INFLUENCE: Women & Influence 2009 is a FREE half-day conference that will focus on promoting a healthy sense of self for young women. Programs will be geared toward young women and adults who care about, work with or influence young women. This year's event is WOMEN'S WAY's first intergenerational conference as we reach out to high school-aged females. Learn from city officials, local agencies, and community members about the importance of mentoring and building strong self-confidence at a young age. This conference will feature the work of many WOMEN'S WAY funded agencies as well as lunchtime presentation on media influence and body image. Workshops include discussions on topics such as healthy relationships, sexuality, body image, social media, and leadership. Complimentary coffee and beverages will be available in the morning. Lunch will be provided in the afternoon. TENTATIVE SCHEDULE: 9:30 to 10:00 am: Registration 10:00 to 10:15 am: Introduction 10:15 to 10:45 am: Keynote Speaker 10:45 to 11:45 am: Morning Workshops 11:45 am to 1:00 pm: Lunch and Presentation 1:00 to 2:00 pm: Afternoon Workshops 2:00 to 3:00 pm: Mentoring Panel Discussion More information coming soon. ABOUT WOMEN'S WAY: Founded in 1977, WOMEN'S WAY is the country's oldest and largest women's funding federation. Our mission is to raise money and public awareness to fight for and achieve women's equality, safety, self-sufficiency, and reproductive freedom through women-centered funding, advocacy, and education. WOMEN'S WAY extends sincere thanks to Citizens Bank Foundation for its continued support and for generously underwriting the 2009 Women & Influence conference. We also are grateful to Moore College of Art & Design for hosting the event. For more information, directions, information on parking, and public transportation options or to register, please contact Cate Galbally or call 215.985.3322. a Women's Way event! Carol Rogers Philadelphia Department of Public Health Health Commissioner's Office 1401 JFK Blvd, Suite 600 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Tel: 215.686.5243 Fax: 215.686.5212 * * * 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
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