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News From
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Friday 08 January 2010 |
Volume 4, Number 20 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of
Directors Gary R. Adams (President/CEO),
John E. Churchville (Treasurer), 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 Power always thinks... that
it is doing God's service
when it is violating all his
laws. - John Adams If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
TheCoalitionNews@gmail.com We will credit you with thesubmission. Page 05 A woman went to the Post
Office to buy stamps for
her Christmas Cards.
"What denomination?"
asked the clerk. "Oh, good
heavens! Have we come to
this?" said the woman.
"Well, give me 30 Catholic,
10 Baptist ones, 20
Lutheran, and 40
Presbyterian."
JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 06 Is the one who slowly destroys you
with law suits any better than the
one who shoots you at point blank?
-- FH. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 A leader, once convinced that a
particular course of action is the
right one, must be undaunted when
the going gets tough. - Ronald
Reagan JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 08 In a small southern town
there was a "Nativity
Scene" that showed great
skill and talent had gone
into creating it. One small
feature bothered me. The
three wise men were
wearing firemen's helmets.
Totally unable to come up
with a reason or
explanation, I left. At a
"Quik Stop" on the edge of
town, I asked the lady
behind the counter about
the helmets. She exploded
into a rage, yelling at me,
"You stupid Yankees never
do read the Bible!" I
assured her that I did, but
simply couldn't recall
anything about firemen in
the Bible. She jerked her
Bible from behind the
counter and ruffled through
some pages, and finally
jabbed her finger at a
passage. Sticking it in my
face she said "See, it says
right here, the three wise
man came from afar." Page 09 For the Lexophiliacs Bakers trade bread recipes
on a knead to know basis. (We are ignoring the many
requests that this feature
be discontinued. Please
stop writing in.) If you would like to report on a
recent community event, feel free
to send us a brief account of what
happened in document format, and
we will share it with our readers. Send your information to: News
From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
received by noon, the Monday prior
to publish date and in Press Release
form. Page 10 Do you remember this guy? I once had a large gay following,
but I ducked into an alleyway and
lost him. - Emo Philips JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 11 I am a human being. As great as
GOD made me, HE left within me
humbling shortcomings so that
from time to time I would have to
come back to The SOURCE for
spiritual maintenance. Madu Coalition members! Get 'Your'web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 So long as governments set the
example of killing their enemies,
private individuals will occasionally
kill theirs. -- Elbert Hubbard. The Raw Family Newsletter JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 13 If you would like to report on a
recent community event, feel free
to send us a brief account of what
happened in document format, and
we will share it with our readers. Send your information to: News
From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
received by noon, the Monday prior
to publish date and in Press Release
form. Page 14 Anger is the most impotent passion
that accompanies the mind of man;
it effects nothing it goes about; and
hurts the man who is possessed by it
more than any other against whom
it is directed. -- Clarendon. Page 15 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.netand download a
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 16 It was the day after
Christmas at a church in
San Francisco. The pastor
of the church was looking
over the cradle when he
noticed that the baby
Jesus was missing from
among the figures.
Immediately he turned and
went outside and saw a
little boy with a red wagon,
and in the wagon was the
figure of the little infant,
Jesus. So he walked up to
the boy and said, "Well,
where did you get Him, my
fine friend?" The little boy
replied, "I got him from the
church." "And why did you
take him?" The boy said,
"Well, about a week before
Christmas I prayed to the
little Lord Jesus and I told
him if he would bring me a
red wagon for Christmas I
would give him a ride in it." Submit your own humor, and let our
readers know how funny you can be.
We obviously need the help. ; )(Family
appropriate) Page 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy's
Korner! What did the salt say to the
pepper? (Kathy Parsons is a Philadelphia
Event Planner and is a regular
contributor.) JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com page 18 I still say a church steeple
with a lightening rod on top
shows a lack of
confidence. If you would like to report on a
recent community event, feel free
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happened in document format, and
we will share it with our readers. Send your information to: News
From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
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form. page 19 After four years of separation, my
wife and I finally divorced
amicably. I wanted to date again,
but I had no idea of how to start, so
I decided to look in the personals
column of the local newspaper.
After reading through all the
listings, I circled three that seemed
possible in terms of age and
interest, but I put off calling them.
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Greetings Coalition Family! Welcome Back! We're anxiously anticipating the events and projects our member organizations are planning this year. Plan to be involved in all community elevating activities whether it is part of your program or not. Keep in mind that there is no competition for our mutual success. We are looking forward to meeting with more of you this year, please email ThePaCoalition@gmail.com or call to have a member of The Coalition at your next meeting or event. See this week's SpotLight section for some amazing green energy and pollution solutions. “There are two kinds of people, those who do the work and those who take the
credit. Try to be in the first group; there is less competition there“... Indira Ghandi FOR OUR CHILDREN
“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.“...Frederick Douglass PhillyGoes2College With a little over 50% of our kids graduating high school on time and only 18% graduating college, we MUST all work on this issue together for the
future of our city. The Mayor's office recently created an office called "PhillyGoes2College" that will
start working to improve these statistics
(http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_stories/20100104_Nutter_to_focus_on_increasing_college_admissions.html), and on the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia
website, under the Education Handout, you will find multiple sources for children,
families and child advocates to help, from an early age, on the road to educational
success (http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/education.html). Here you
will find listings for various school choices, timelines, resources for out-of-school
youth, and college prep and college admission tools. ----- Coalition members! Activate 'Your'web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Earn Free Trip to Egypt for Black Kids and Adults The African Heritage Institute (also known as the D'zert Club) is sponsoring a 2-year African History Program that, once completed, the participants earn an all expense paid trip to Egypt. This program is for Black kids from ages 7-14 and adults over the age of 21. See the success stories of students that completed the program and have gone to Egypt. They are amazing. Students grades went up in school, lateness and absences decreased and there was a remarkable increase in the students respect for their elders. One brother who attended was able to get a full 4-year scholarship to school as a result of being a part of the program. Get all of the details at www.BlackBusinessNetwork.com/theone ----- 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 !!!PUBLIC NOTICE!!! Calling all Owners, Bosses, Business People, Entrepreneurs, Career Developers, Non-Profits, CDC's, Multil-Level Marketers, Hustlers, and Customers Career Culture Presents NETWORK WEDNESDAYS at CLUB MOTIVATION 2315 N. 8TH St. / Temple U. Campus / 8th & Dauphin Sts. 7PM - Midnight - Beginning December 16th, 2009 $10 Entrance Fee / Business Couple Special with matching I.D. HUMP-DAY-HAPPY-HOUR Drink Specials from 7-8PM LIVE PERFORMANCES $3 - $7 Slamming Food Platter Specials BUSINESS RAFFLE Grand Prize: Free TV Infomercial for your business Other Prizes include: Highlight your Talents, PSA's, on Radio & TV Business Card Grand Opening Special: Bring your business card and $5 off Entrance Fee For Free Vending Opportunities or to get your business presented on our Community Business Bulletin contact Afiya Bey via email: mis-zion@hotmail.com M.D.N.M.N.A. © 2009 All Rights Reserved ----- Coalition members! Activate 'Your'web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Christmas Tree Recycling in Mt Airy Sponsored by MABA (the Mt Airy Business Association) GRinCH (Green in Chestnut Hill) ALAC (Allens Lane Art Center) When? Sunday January 10 2010 10 am - 4pm Where? Allens Lane Art Center -- 601 Allens Lane, 19119 What? Trees will be chipped into a pile which will then be available in the spring as free mulch! Why? Because it's the right thing to do. Trees are just like any other trash that gets sent to landfills and becomes pollution. By chipping the trees and re-using the mulch, you are helping to save our precious planet. How much? $5 donation to cover chipper rental fees Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact : Kim Miller, Executive Director of the Mt. Airy Business Association 215-242-0777 or kim@mtairybiz.com The Mt. Airy Business Association is committed to sustainability and offers community programs to help create and promote a more sustainable Mt. Airy EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES The Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Division of Chronic Disease Prevention is pleased to offer free training and technical assistance for chronic disease- related program development in the following areas: *cardiovascular disease * obesity * diabetes * asthma * physical activity * worksite wellness * tobacco * hypertension * stroke * cancer. The training will be held on Friday, January 15th, 2010 @ 9am, in the Aramark Tower located at 1101 Market St. If interested, please RSVP to: Tifanie Hudgins, MPH, CHES Intervention Programs Manager Division of Chronic Disease Prevention Philadelphia Department of Public Health 1101 Market Street, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107 215-685-5678 215-685-5666 (fax) ----- Coalition members! Activate 'Your'web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- HEALTH MATTERS Aerobic Exercise Boosts Older Bodies And Minds (BlackDoctor.org) -- Aerobic exercise could give older adults a boost in brainpower, according to a recent review of
studies from the Netherlands. “Aerobic physical exercises that improve cardiovascular fitness also help boost cognitive processing speed, motor
function and visual and auditory attention in healthy older people,“ said lead review author Maaike Angevaren. Around age 50, even healthy older adults begin to experience mild declines in cognition, such as occasional memory
lapses and reduced ability to pay attention. Convincing evidence shows that regular exercise contributes to healthy aging,
but could the types of exercise a person does influence his or her cognitive fitness? Angevaren and her colleagues at the University of Applied Sciences, in Utrecht, evaluated 11 randomized controlled
trials, comprising about 670 adults ages 55 and older, which examined the effects of aerobic exercise on areas of
cognition including cognitive processing speed, memory and attention. Nine studies took place in the United States; one occurred in France and another in Sweden. Aerobic exercise involves continuous, rhythmic activity that strengthens the heart and lungs and improves respiratory
endurance. In the studies included in this review, participants exercised aerobically between two and seven days a week
for several weeks — three months on average — and underwent fitness and cognitive function tests. The review appears in the latest issue of The Cochrane Library, a publication of The Cochrane Collaboration, an
international organization that evaluates medical research. Systematic reviews draw evidence-based conclusions about
medical practice after considering both the content and quality of existing medical trials on a topic. Not surprisingly, eight of the 11 included studies found that participation in aerobic exercise programs increased
participants' VO2 max, an indicator of respiratory endurance, by 14 percent. Improvements in cardiorespiratory fitness coincided with improvements in cognitive function — especially motor
function, cognitive speed and auditory and visual attention — when participants were compared to a group of
non-exercising adults or adults in a yoga- or strength-based program. So how does sweating to the oldies affect brain function? “Improvements in cognition as a result of improvements in cardiovascular fitness are being explained by improvements in
cerebral blood flow, leading to increased brain metabolism which, in turn, stimulates the production of neurotransmitters
and formation of new synapses,“ Angevaren aid. “At the same time, improved cardiovascular fitness could lead to a decline in cardiovascular disease [which is] proven to
negatively affect cognition,“ she said. Despite the positive mental health benefits that seem to be associated with aerobic activity, researchers could not confirm
that aerobic activity specifically is necessary for cognitive improvement, Angevaren said. For example, when researchers left non-exercisers out of the equation and examined test scores of adults who did any
type of exercise — including aerobic activity, strength training or flexibility programs — they found no significant
differences for nine of the 11 cognitive functions measured. “It needs to be established whether the same effects can be achieved with any type of physical exercise,“ including
exercise bouts of greater intensity or longer duration, Angevaren said. Based on the individual studies and their overall analysis, the authors have made a clear case in concluding that physical
activities benefit cognitive function in older adults, said Sarah Laditka, associate professor in the Arnold School of Public
Health at the University of South Carolina. She was not affiliated with the review. “At the same time, they pointed out a number of considerations that readers need to keep in mind,“ Laditka said. For
example, in many of the studies, the sample size was small, and the cognitive tests used to assess participants varied
widely from study to study. In addition, “it's clear that the longer-term effects of aerobic physical activity on cognition are not known and that needs
to be studied,“ Laditka said. However, although relatively few randomized controlled trials exist that investigate the cognitive affects of aerobic activity
on cognition, “there are an increasing number of epidemiological studies which indicate very positive benefits of regular
physical activity on cognitive health,“ Laditka said. “The takeaway message to me as a gerontologist is that increasingly there is an association between physical activity —
broadly defined — and cognitive health. That would speak in favor of encouraging older people and people of all ages to
engage in regular physical activity,“ Laditka said. By Shawn Johnson, BDO Staff Writer ----- 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 ----- 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: 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 ----- 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 Website Offers Revolutionary Green Alternatives for Communities/Nations Greetings. I hope that you and your business/ organizations are all doing well. As we enter into a new year, I expect that many of us have already envisioned what we would like to accomplish in this new year. As long as we have positive intentions for not just ourselves but also our fellow inhabitants on this planet as well as the mother Earth herself, may the Creator of the Universe bless our visions and goals to become a material manifestation. I would like to invite everyone to visit http://africanindependence.org/Projects.aspx I am one of the co-founders of this organization. While the initiative of this organization focuses on improving the lives of the African Diaspora and building up eco-friendly, peaceful, self sustaining and prosperous communities in their ancestral lands, we extend a welcome hand for all to check a part of our vision out by visiting our site. Our site was put in video format for simplicity and visuals to keep the interests of our vistors. When you first click on the provided website address, you will notice that we begin with our goals on dealing with electricity. There are actually two clips explaining the same technology, we recommend the second clip for a more detailed explanation on how this technology works. The following two clips deals with how we plan on providing clean water to the citizens and then water recycling. The fifth video demonstrates how sewer systems are unnecessary. There are many issues that we tackle on our site. We are currently in talks with university and reverse engineers to have these technologies made at a lower cost and with high quality specifications. Any feedback or suggestions is welcome and any donations would be highly appreciated. There is a lot of useful information and we encourage all to take advantage of of it and to view it for themselves, we're confident that you will be excited as we are once you see the potential in such technology.
ARTS FOR AWARENESS Haiku Remix: How to write your own Monday, January 11, 2010 5:30pm-6:30pm, Free Moonstone Arts Center, 110A S. 13th Street (Formerly Robin's Bookstore) Art Sanctuary, in collaboration with Moonstone Arts Center, present a Haiku Writing
Workshop featuring North Stars' artist instructor Trapeta Mayson. This free
workshop is open to students ages 7-12 who are interested in learning how to craft
the best Haiku. Seating is limited! Registration is required. Call our office at 215.232.4485 or
info@artsanctuary.org to register! This event will kick off Art Sanctuary/Daily News "Haikudelphia Writing Contest," which runs January 11 to March 2010. Winners of the contest will receive an autograph copy of Sonia's new book (out in
February 2010), and the chance to read their winning haiku on stage at the Celebration of Black Writing outdoor festivities in May 2010. ----- Coalition members! Activate 'Your'web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Poetry Set Where: “OCTOBER GALLERY“ – 701 Market Street Bldg., on the 3rd Floor. “Ross
Dept. Store“ on the Market St. Level, and it's the Littman Building, enter thru 8th
Street Side. Come to the center, and enter thru glass doors of Mellon Independence
Center. This is Cheyney University's Center City Campus. When: “FRIDAY“ – January 8th, 2010 & January 15th, 2010 – Starting @ 7:30pm What: “PANORAMIC POETRY“ - POETS doing their thing – LYRICAL SPIRITS
getting down. ***“ADMISSION FREE“ – FOR PERFORMING POETS!!!*** Please don't forget parking is very difficult in Center City. Allow time to park legally
and arrive at the October Gallery on time. The reading is $10.00 for audience
members, discounted to $7.00 if you call or e-mail to reserve a spot ahead of time.
PanoramicPoetry@OctoberGallery.com October Gallery 701 Market Street Bldg. 3rd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19106 215.629.3939 ..... Room #319 http://www.myspace.com/panoramicpoetry Panoramic Poetry on Facebook as well.... http://www.myspace.com/Crucialpoet Go to PanoramicPoetry@OctoberGallery.com to SIGN-UP, if you are a Poet wanting
to perform. ----- 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 * * * LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING CERTIFICATION SEMINAR (Richmond, VA) Two-Day Life-Skills Training Certification Seminar (Over 400 Master Trainers Certified Since 2008) Thursday January 28th 2010 & Friday January 29th 2010 Faith Institute offers its exclusive Two-Day Train-the-Trainer Seminar. Participants
will be certified by Faith Institute to train volunteers, teachers, youth trainers, group
leaders and others to facilitate both our "Rites of Passage for Males" Workshop and
our "YES YOU CAN!" workshop for at-risk youth and young adults. Faith Institutes Life-Skills instructor training is perfect for: Juvenile Justice systems staff; Health Educators; Teachers and school administrators; Foster and adoptive care providers; Independent Living Counselors; School Counselors; Parent Liaisons; Social workers and therapists; Teachers and school administrators; Faith-based organizations; Human resources professionals; Social service personel; Case Managers; Anyone interested in helping at-risk youth. Our training workshops are designed to train-the-trainers to teach young men and
women life skills, self-sufficiency and self-esteem enhancement skills and to help
you or your organization to start, operate and fund your own professional youth
training program (see details below). The seminar cost for both workshops is $ 179 per attendee. Each workshop includes a manual and workbook (a $24 to $35 retail value). A 10% Discount will be allowed for reservations by 1/18/2010 or for three or more
paid attendees registered by 1/18/2010. No payment will be accepted at the door. Registration Deadline 1/25/2010 To register or for more information: click on: Faithschl@aol.com or Call 1(877) 464-2066 MASTERCARD / VISA ACCEPTED by phone only Meeting location & overnight accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn Richmond Downtown 501 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia USA, 23219 1-804-344-4300 Downtown Center City - Free Parking Guest Accommodations: The Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Richmond,Virginia is in historic downtown
Richmond, which has historical tourist attractions, the Medical College of Virginia,
shops and restaurants. Special Rates $129 per night single/doubles/triple/quad Reserve by: 1/10/10 for Special Rate - $ 159 per night after 1/10/10 Reservations: Tel: +1-804-344-4300 Fax: +1-804-344-4375 "The Rites of Passage for Males" Life-Skills Certification Workshop (Training Manual & Workbook included - a $23.95 value) Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM "The Rites of Passage for Males" Life-Skills Certification Workshop for Youth
Trainers is a one-day, six hour intensive workshop that will certify you or your staff
members, youth trainers and instructors as Master Trainers of "The Rites of Passage
for Males" life-skills training program for at-risk youth and adult males. At the completion of this training, you and your staff will be qualified to create,
set-up and operate your own successful life-skills training program for at-risk boys
and young men at schools, churches or anywhere in your community (over 250
life-skill trainers have been certified since 2008). The workshop trainer for "The Rites of Passage for Males" is D. Harold Greene, the
Executive Director of Faith Institute of Entrepreneurship, Inc, and the author of the
nationally published "The Rites of Passage for Males Manual" (Hamilton Books,
2008). He has over twenty combined years of continuing education faculty
membership at three Maryland junior colleges. He is an entrepreneurship, career and
life skill training consultant. The workshop curriculum includes: How to Teach Basic Life Skills; Self-Esteem Enhancement Skills; Finding my Career
& Life Purpose; and Dress for Business Success. Mastercard / Visa Accepted To register click on: Faithschl@aol.com http://www.harmonyinc.com/workshops.html "YES YOU CAN!" Self-esteem for Women Certification Workshop (Training Manual & Workbook included - a $23.95 value) Friday, January 29, 2010 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM The YES YOU CAN! Self-Esteem for Women Certification Workshop is a one-day.
six-hour intensive workshop that will certify you, your staff, youth trainers and
instructors as Master Trainers. Using the "YES YOU CAN!" Self-esteem Manual for Women and training curriculum
as a guide, you will learn how to teach self-esteem, self-love, pride and
self-confidence to youth and adult women of all walks of life. The "YES YOU CAN!" workshop trainer is Oletha Sloan, author of "YES YOU CAN!"
Self-esteem Manual for Women (Faith Publishing, 2008).She is Executive Director of
Vogue Modeling Workshops, the modeling instructor at The Maryland National
Capitol Parks & Planning Commission's Prince George's County Maryland Sports &
Learning Complex, Andrews Air Force Base Youth Center, Camp LeJeune Marine
Base Youth Center and many more location from Maryland to North Carolina. The workshop curriculum includes: How to Teach Self-esteem Enhancement Skills,
Personal Pride and Self Confidence to women; How to Teach Them to Project a
Confident Professional Image; and to Teach Them How to Learn to Believe in
Yourself. Mastercard / Visa Accepted To register click on: Faithschl@aol.com http://www.harmonyinc.com/workshops.html ----- Coalition members! Activate 'Your'web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Group offers low-cost web access to nonprofits Mobile Citizen, a provider of mobile broadband for education and nonprofits, will offer a Technology Assistance Grant program beginning in January to provide non-profit organizations with affordable access to the Internet. Available only in Portland, Oregon, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia, the grant includes reduced-price service from Mobile Citizen, with unlimited usage for only $10/month or $120/year per account. It bundles Mobile Citizen's wireless broadband, powered by WiMAX, a fourth generation (4G) technology from Clearwire Corporation with a variety of benefits available only to grantees, including: -- 12 months of service from Mobile Citizen extended to 15 months at no additional charge. With this, nonprofits receive three free months of service per account. -- Dedicated Mobile Citizen Customer Care customized for non-profit organizations. -- A free one-year membership to NTEN, a nonprofit technology network, ongoing information and news as well as access to a support community. -- A choice of additional benefits including an educational webinar series. For more information, email Kecia Carroll. 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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