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Friday 22 October 2010 “Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 5, Number 13
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 … 02
This Week … 07
Employment and
Training Opportunities
… 13
Health Matters …15
Green Piece … 20
Personal and Home
Security …24
Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 25
SpotLight … 29
Arts for Awareness …
31
Coming Up …31
Computers and
Technology … 33
A Hand Up … 34
On The Airways … 38
Greetings Coalition Family!
“The men who build the future are those who know that
greater things are yet to come, and that they themselves will
help bring them about. Their minds are illuminated by the
blazing sun of home. They never stop to doubt. They haven’t
time.” - Melvin J. Evans
Help reduce organizational paranoia, share ideas and solutions,
“Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate” “We each hold a piece to
the puzzle.”
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FOR OUR CHILDREN
“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick Douglass
Free glasses, exam offered at Give Kids Sight Day
Free eye examinations and free glasses, as well as a chance to win tickets
to an Eagles game on
Saturday, October 30th
from 8am to 2pm at the
Wills Eye Institute,
9th and Walnut Streets.
No appointments are necessary and no insurance is needed.
Children who will need glasses after their eye check can pick out frames
on “Give Kids Sight Day” and get their free glasses at a later date.
For more information, call 215-563-5848 or go here.
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Share with any college students majoring in engineering, technology
and math who you know that may be interested in receiving a
Paid Summer Internship
at
GE Energy in Houston, TX.
Additional applications and information can be obtained from the Dr.
Ronald E. McNair Educational (D.R.E.M.E.) Science Literacy Foundation
website at www.dremefoundation.org.
Link to Summer Internship information
http://dremefoundation.org/Internship.pdf
--
Cheryl M. McNair
Chairman, D.R.E.M.E. Science Literacy Foundation
(281) 961-4353
cherylmmcnair1@gmail.com
www.DREMEfoundation.org
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The School District of Philadelphia
Office of Parent, Family, Community Engagement,
Faith-Based Partnerships
OCTOBER IS PARENT APPRECIATION MONTH!
Calendar of Parent Events for the Month
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10/23
Just for Men-Male Involvement Conference
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
440 Education Center,
Auditorium
10/24 - 10/27
36th Annual Family Involvement Conference
All Day
Split Rock, PA
10/29
Parents Pampering Parents
(health and wellness make-overs)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Norris Square
Presbyterian Church
(2140 N. Hancock Street)
The School District of Philadelphia • 440 N. Broad Street •
www.philasd.org • 215.400.4000
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AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM ** OPEN ENROLLMENT
The Neighborhood Youth Achievement Program "Roll With Us To
Success" after school program purpose is to assist in preparing students to
be successful in their continuing education, to create positive learning
habits and work habits, to prepare students to be successful in their
careers, to teach students to be responsible and informed citizens, to teach
students to communicate effectively, and to create a basis for a desire for
lifelong learning through positive activities. Activities such as: healthy
cooking is cool, music, dance, arts, computer skills, 1000 Reading Book
Challenge, Go Green & Garden, Africa to America History, Image
Development, Writing, Poetry, Cultural trips and more.
Cost: scholarships and family discounts available
Location: 5806 Master Street
To Register email us today: nyapinc@gmail.com
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Opportunity is just success
looking for a place to
happen. - Greg Hickman
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SPACE IS LIMITED!!
The organization mission is to help develop at risk youth to become
healthy, productive adults through holistic programs and services. We
create a safe environment where children can have fun participating in a
variety of enriching extended day activities.
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Cap4Kids Hint of the Week
As many of you know, Early Intervention for children with developmental
delays, is an effective intervention to help children catch up to peers, and
continue on a road to future success. In Philadelphia, Childlink (under 3
years old) and Elwyn (3-5 years old) are the providers for this service.
Working with Cap4Kids, Elwyn has developed a referral form to refer
children for evaluations.
Please see www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia,
under the Early Intervention handout
(http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/early_interventio
n_services.html)
Who’s Eligible
To be eligible for SEEDS services, a child must be between the ages of 3
and 5, reside in Philadelphia, be functioning at least 1.5 standard
deviations below the mean on a developmental assessment, and need
special education.
Making a Referral
The following process is required to enroll in the
Philadelphia SEEDS program.
Parent or professional makes intake phone call (215-222-8054)
Screening takes place to determine the need for a
multidisciplinary evaluation
Multidisciplinary evaluation (MDE) is conducted with the parents as an
active participant of the MDE team
Eligibility is determined based on the need for special education
Child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) is developed with parent as
critical member of the IEP team and based on the goals and objectives
developed; the amount, frequency, and types of services the child needs is
determined and included in the
IEP Services as indicated in IEP.SEEDS Philadelphia
~ ~ ~
Teen pregnancy is a major issue that many of our communities face.
Here are the facts:
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Music in the soul can be
heard by the universe.
Lao Tzu
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The U.S. has the highest teen pregnancy rate in the industrialized world –
twice as high as in England or Canada.
2006 saw the first rise in the U.S. teen pregnancy rate in 15 years.
An estimated 750,000 teens will become pregnant this year.
• About 1 in 3 women become pregnant at least once before they're
20.
• A sexually active teen girl who does not use contraceptives has a
90% chance of becoming pregnant within a year.
• It affects education - only a third of teen mothers earn their high
school diploma. And only 1.5% has a college degree by age 30.
• It also affects their kids - girls born to teen mothers are more likely
to be teen mothers themselves. Boys born to teen moms are more
likely to end up in prison.
• 75% of girls and over half of boys report that girls who have sex do
so because their boyfriends want them to.
• 8 in 10 girls and 6 in 10 boys say they wish they had waited until
they were older to have sex. Most teens (6 in 10) and adults (3 in 4)
believe that teen boys often receive the message that they are
“expected to have sex.”
Diapers are expensive, but it's nothing compared to the $9 billion that teen
pregnancy costs the United States each year. This includes increased
spending in child welfare costs and public sector health care.
To address these issues, on the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia
website, under Pregnancy and Infant Resources,
there is a section on Teen Pregnancy resources
including the ELECT Teen CPC centers with a newly posted referral
sheet, fact sheet (see attached), and Middle Years and MARS programs.
http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/pregnancy_resour
ces_and_infants.html
Please become familiar with these resources and
refer families and teens in need.
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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.
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Blessed are they who have
the gift of making friends,
for it is one of God's
greatest gifts.. - Unknown
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* 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.
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Black College Tours 2010 (40+)
http://blackexcel.org/black-college-tours-2010.html
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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_f
ocus_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, and
resources for out-of-school youth, and college prep and college admission
tools.
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The Food stamp program under the new stimulus package is now
called the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Did you know?
Eligibility for SNAP benefits changed so many more families in food
insecure households are now eligible.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Food and
Nutrition parent handout, you will find several organizations who can
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"God has given us a world
that nothing but our own
folly keeps from being a
paradise."
George Bernard Shaw
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help families find out if they are eligible. Also, on the COMPASS website
they can apply for these benefits and many others.
For more info you can also go to
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/FoodStamps/
Please continue to link families in need with the appropriate social
services agencies that serve them through Cap4Kids. Thanks.
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Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com,
www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com.
THIS WEEK
Conference focuses on African American women
The Association of Black Women in Higher Education and The Black
Male Development Symposium will sponsor the
Sisters: Can We Talk? Symposium & Film Screening
at
Arcadia University in
Glenside on
Friday, October 22nd,
from noon to 9 pm.
The symposium consists of workshops, panel discussions inspired by the
documentary, We Need to Talk: A Conversation with Our Daughters, and
a keynote address by Dr. Judith A.W. Thomas, Dean of the School of
Social Science and Behavioral Studies at Lincoln University.
The cost of the conference is $45 and includes lunch, workshops, the film
screening, and a panel discussion. The film screening and panel
discussion will take place from 6 to 9 pm and only costs $10.00.
To register and purchase tickets, visit here. For more information, email
abwhephila@gmail.com
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Taller Puertorriqueño's 35th Anniversary Celebration
includes many arts and cultural events throughout the year
to recognize this momentous benchmark and
continue to solidify its position as the
"Cultural Heart of Latino Philadelphia."
As one of the oldest and most respected
organizations promoting Latino culture
in the country, this is an excellent opportunity
for you to celebrate and demonstrate your
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The minute you think
you've got it made, disaster
is just around the corner. -
Joe Paterno
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submission should
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support to the arts, education, and your
commitment to the children, youth and adult
audiences we serve.
Taller has grown over the last 35 years fostering a Latino community who
is engaged, culturally aware and economically vibrant in a society that
values its cultural diversity. Taller serves as a destination that catalyzes
community development through its arts and cultural resources, and
builds bridges between the local community, the Philadelphia region, and
the Puerto Rican and Latino Diaspora.
Our upcoming grand event is our 35th Anniversary Gala
RSVP online at www.tallerpr35thanniversarygala.eventbrite.com
or call Aida Devine at 215.426.3311
Hosted by: Ana Ortiz
Cast member of the ABC comedy-drama series "Ugly Betty"
&
Dra. Ana María Polo
Lawyer and judge of the Emmy nominated Telemundo show "Caso
Cerrado"
Friday, October 22, 2010
6:00 - 10:30 p.m.
VIP Reception: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Event: 7:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Program: 7:15 - 8:00 p.m.
Dance to the rhythm of: "Jíbaro con Tumbao"
8:00 - 10:30 p.m.
Skybox at 2424 Studios
2424 East York St.
Philadelphia PA, 19125
We look forward to sharing this evening with you!!
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Workshops help ex-offenders prepare for careers
EXIT-US, Inc., a nonprofit organization helping those returning to the
community from penal institutions to
“design their own freedom”
will offer
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It's hard to beat a person
who never gives up. - Babe
Ruth
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Career Preparation Roundtable Workshops on
Friday, October 22nd
from 3-7pm at the Reconstruction Building,
1808 West Tioga Street Suite 101,
in Philadelphia.
The cost is $15 per session. Scholarships are available.
For more information, email Thomas Ford or call 215-626-1915.
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New Africa Center sponsors community day
The New Africa Center of the Islamic Cultural Preservation and
Information Center will sponsor a Community Day of Feeding and
Entertainment featuring local performing artist and other speakers.
The event will include free meals for the community and will take place
on
Saturday, October 23rd
from 1-6pm at
4243 Lancaster Ave.
in Philadelphia.
For more information, call Abdul Rahim Muhammad at 610-352-0424
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School District sponsors Just for Men conference
The School District of Philadelphia’s Parent University will sponsors its
second annual Just for Men conference
on the theme
Reducing the Minority Male Dropout Rate
Saturday, October 23rd
8:30am to 2:30pm
440 North Broad Street
Philadelphia
A free breakfast will be provided and there is no admission fee. For more
information, call Jim Scott at 215-400-6344.
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Open House recruits for teen and adult mentors
Teenagers in Charge will hold its 16th annual open house
Saturday, October 23rd from
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A leader's dynamic does not
come from special powers. It
comes from a strong belief in
a purpose and a willingness
to express that conviction. -
Kouzes & Posner
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11am to 2pm at the
Myers Recreation Center at
58th and Kingsessing Avenue in
Southwest Philadelphia.
The event aims to recruit teens ages 13 to 17 years old and adults
interested in becoming a volunteer mentor. Light refreshments will be
served.
Teenagers In Charge is for and about teens whose mission is to help them
build their self-esteem, heighten their cultural and community awareness
and teach them how to take charge of their lives.
Teenagers In Charge is a proud member of The Coalition, Inc.
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Grandparents group sets neighborhood events
Grands As Parents will sponsor its eighth
Price is Right Pantry Party
Saturday, October 23rd at the
Church of the Advocate Washington Center,
2121 N. Gratz Street in
North Philadelphia
beginning at noon. Admission is $20.
The group will also sponsor a clothing sale on
Saturday, November 6th
at the same location from 10am to 2pm.
Large trash bags full of clothes are $10 and tall kitchen bags are $5. New
and used clothing in very good condition will be available.
For more information, call 215-236-5848.
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African and Caribbean Business Networking
sponsored by FUNTIMES Magazine
in collaboration with
The African and Caribbean Business Council (ACBC)
We will be recognizing Hair Braiders in the Philadelphia area
Date: October 24, 2010
Venue: Sikira,
1040 S 57th Street,
Philadelphia PA 19143
Time: 6pm
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"Courage is not the
absence of fear but rather
the judgment that
something is more
important than fear. The
brave may not live forever
but the cautious do not live
at all.” - Lady Diana
Spencer
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on The Coalition,
Inc. web site
See you all. Bring your business cards.
--
Noelle Ewanda Sewell
Founder & CEO
Faith & Knowledge in Action, LLC
faithknowledgeaction@gmail.com
www.faithknowledgeaction.com
http://faithknowledgeaction.blogspot.com
Media & Community Relations Consultant
FunTimes Magazine www.funtimesmagazine.us
noellesewell@funtimesmagazine.us
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Historical Marker Dedication
10 a.m. Monday, October 25
HSP celebrates the 100th anniversary of its building this year, and as part
of the celebration, we will erect a blue-and-gold historical marker in front
of the Society's entrance on Locust Street. The marker will be presented
by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The brief
ceremony will be followed by a display of original documents.
We invite all members and friends of HSP to attend this special event!
Please RSVP by contacting Emilie Kretschmar at 215-732-6200 ext. 300
or ekretschmar@hsp.org.
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Race and Education Panel Discussion
Greetings family and friends,
What are we doing for the love of Black children?
For years many of our
ancestors believed education was
one of the answers to Black advancement.
Can the majority of our children advance
within the public education system?
On Wednesday, October 27, 2010
6:30 PM
Univ of Penn Hillel
215 S. 39th St. (near Walnut St.)
a variety of voices will be a part of our panel presentation
titled, “Race and Education: For Many Still Separate and Unequal.”
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Manning the computer help
desk for the local school
district was my first job.
And though I was just an
intern, I took the job very
seriously. But not every
caller took me seriously.
"Can I talk to a real
person?" a caller asked.
"I am real," I said.
"Oh, I'm sorry," the caller
said. "That was rude of me.
What I meant to say was,
could I talk to someone who
actually knows
something?"
Submit your own humor,
and let our readers know
how funny you can be. We
obviously need the help. ; )
(Family appropriate)
Thank you for your attention in this matter.
Much Respect
Brother Robb Carter
African-American Resource Center, Associate Director
3537 Locust Walk Suite 200
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6225
215-898-0105 fax 215-735-9117
“Education either functions as an instrument which is used to facilitate
integration of the younger generation into the logic of the present system
and bring about conformity or it becomes the practice of freedom, the
means
by which men and women deal critically and creatively with reality and
discover how to participate in the transformation of their world."
— Paulo Freire
http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/41108.Paulo_Freire
(Pedagogy of the Oppressed
http://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/915602)
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BLOOM ...GROWING FROM YOUNG GIRLS INTO
SPECTACULAR WOMEN
Do you like to write stories?
Do you have a passion for writing?
Want to learn more about careers in writing?
Connect with other girls who share your interest!
Together, you'll create stories, direct plays, plan events,
go on field trips, etiquette, healthy physical activities
and participate in many exciting activities.
Come out and learn about a groundbreaking
mentoring program that is
designed to develop and nurture girls
between the ages of 10 and 16 who have an
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They've just found a gene
for shyness. They would
have found it earlier, but it
was hiding behind a couple
of other genes.
interest in the arts and would like to learn more about
and explore various careers
Thursday, October 27, 2010
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Neighborhood Youth Achievement Program (NYAP)
5806 W. Master Street
Philadelphia, PA 19131
BLOOM is a mentoring program that will provide guidance, support,
and opportunities for young girls, enabling them
to develop their creative, independent voices, and
learn how to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives.
In combination with a creative, fun and writing activities,
BLOOM will foster positive relationships and provide opportunities
for girls to build self-esteem and discuss issues that are
important to their overall development.
Please contact NYAP to RSVP, or for more information: Ph: 267-386-8204
ext. 2 or nyapinc@gmail.com.
Just as seeds start small and flourish into beautiful flowers,
BLOOM's focus is to help transform young girls into spectacular women.
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES
State Rep W. Curtis Thomas
is holding a
Private Sector Job Fair
Beloved St. John Church
4541N. Broad Street,
Phila, PA 19140.
Thursday, October 28th.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter
and hope to see you at the Job Fair.
Micki Rozario
Executive Asst. to MoJO
W. Curtis Thomas
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Everywhere is within
walking distance if you
have the time .- Steven
Wright
If you would like to
report on a recent
community event, feel
free to send us a brief
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happened in document
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readers.
Send your information
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Coalition, Inc.
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publish date and in
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State Representative
181st Legislative District
Commonwealth of PA
215-560-3261
brozario@pahouse.net
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Green Job Readiness Training
Can I enroll in the program?
YES! If you are 25+ years old, male or female, and live in ZIP codes:
19102, 19103, 19106, 19107, 19112, 19123*, 19130*,19145, 19146,
19147, 19148
YES! If you can pass a drug test
There will be a short placement test (reading and math) after the
orientation. Please bring your state issued photo ID.
How long is the training?
9 weeks (5 days a week from 9am - 4:30pm)
Training at Mamie Nichols Center & Houston Center
When can I start?
Upcoming Start Dates are: 03 Jan 2011, 21 Mar 2011, 06 Jun 2011, 22
Aug 2011
Attend one info session, to be considered for the next class, at:
►Mamie Nichols Center, 1529 S. 22nd St. (every other Tuesday)
►Houston Center, 2029 S. 8th St. (every other Friday)
CALL NOW to register for the info session
or find out more! 215-336-1111 Ext.
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FEMA positions up to six figures available in online Coalition Group
ongoing updates will be posted available.
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CCP Job Ready program offers green-collar training
Community College of Philadelphia’s
Job Ready Training Program
is providing 12 week, career-specific training that will lead to emerging
green-collar careers and industry-recognized certificates
for program completers.
The College and its partners will provide education and training to
qualified veterans, unemployed workers, ex-offenders and other residents
who live in portions of North Philadelphia, Kensington and Port
Richmond for entry-level jobs in the green manufacturing and
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We’ve received quite a few
stories about dumb
criminals; we’ll be sharing
some in the next few weeks.
A customer at the drive
through window of a fast
food restaurant apparently
didn't have enough cash on
him to pay the bill. He
offered to pay for his order
with marijuana.
The cashier refused and
called the police with a
description of the vehicle.
Soon after, a police officer
spotted the vehicle and
pulled it over. An inspection
of the car turned up
marijuana. The driver was
arrested.
weatherization industries.
For more information, call 215-496-6148 or email here.
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HEALTH MATTERS
Collards and carrots may ward off breast cancer
By Lynne Peeples
NEW YORK | Thu Oct 21, 2010 3:19pm EDT
(Reuters Health) - Eating lots of carrots and cruciferous vegetables --
collard greens, cabbage, broccoli -- could reduce breast cancer risk,
particularly an aggressive form common among African American
women, suggests a large new study.
The researchers looking at data from the ongoing Black Women's Health
Study did not find a similar benefit from fruit intake.
Previous studies of the relationship between fruit and vegetable
consumption and breast cancer in white women have led to conflicting
results, and no prior research has investigated this link separately among
African American women, lead researcher Dr. Deborah A. Boggs, of
Boston University, told Reuters Health in an e-mail.
Boggs noted her team's earlier work showing that a so-called "prudent
diet" high in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and fish led to a lower risk of
estrogen receptor-negative breast cancers among African American
women.
The ER-negative form of breast cancer, which is insensitive to the
hormone estrogen, is more common in this population than among white
women. It is also more difficult to treat and more often fatal than
estrogen-sensitive cancers.
Overall, breast cancer is the second leading cancer-killer for both African
American and white women, according to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. Approximately 1 in 8 American women will develop the
disease at some point in life, although age, heredity and environmental
factors can increase an individual's risk.
Boggs and her colleagues wanted to find out whether fruits and vegetables
drove the beneficial effect they saw in women eating the prudent diet and
whether specific varieties are particularly protective.
They tracked the diets and health of more than 50,000 African American
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point to make, don't try to
be subtle or clever. Use a
pile driver. Hit the point
once. Then come back and
hit it again. Then hit it a
third time - a tremendous
whack. - Winston
Churchill
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women from across the U.S. for 12 years. About 1,300 of the women
developed new cases of breast cancer during that period, 35 percent of
them ER-negative.
The researchers found, however, that women who ate at least two servings
of vegetables a day had a 43 percent lower risk of ER-negative breast
cancer compared with women who ate fewer than four servings of
vegetables each week.
Further, they identified certain types of vegetables that appeared to reduce
the risk of all types of breast cancer, including broccoli, collard greens,
cabbage and carrots.
Women who ate three or more servings a week of carrots, for instance,
had a 17 percent lower risk of developing breast cancer than women who
ate carrots less than once a month.
The results for all vegetables held after accounting for other potential
breast cancer risk factors, such as physical activity, smoking, alcohol
consumption and education level, as well as consumption of other
components of the prudent diet, the researchers report in the American
Journal of Epidemiology.
Still, it is too early to determine if this is a true cause-and effectrelationship,
they note. High vegetable consumption could mark a
healthier lifestyle in general or some other unknown mechanism that
accounts for the apparent protection. Vegetables' cancer-staving power
needs to be confirmed in further studies, the researchers write.
"Most Americans do not meet the recommendation of five servings of
vegetables per day, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, and African Americans
in particular eat fewer vegetables on average than do whites," said Boggs.
"It is clear that, in addition to potential protective effects against breast
cancer, higher vegetable consumption can lead to many health benefits,
including lower risk of cardiovascular disease," she added. "Therefore, we
recommend that African American women try to increase their daily
intake of vegetables to meet the established guidelines."
SOURCE: link.reuters.com/pyf69p American Journal of Epidemiology,
online October 11, 2010.
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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees...
Kathy’s Korner!
A senior citizen was
clearing out his attic when
he came upon an old
painting and a violin.
Thinking they might be
valuable, he took them to
the auction house to be
valued.
After studying them, the
appraiser said, "Mr. Kolter,
I have good news and I
have bad news."
"What’s the good news?"
the senior asked.
"The good news is that you
have a Stradivarius and a
Picasso," replied the
appraiser.
"Fantastic! What’s the bad
news?"
"Well sir, the bad news is
that Stradivarius was a very
bad painter and Picasso
was no good with violins."
(Kathy Parsons is a
regular contributor.)
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Health coverage for uninsured still available
One of the key programs of the health reform act passed by Congress is
March is the high-risk insurance pools program, designed for individuals
with pre-existing medical conditions who were previously unable to get
health insurance.
Pennsylvania’s program, called PA Fair Care, still has a few slots open
for eligible individuals before a waiting list is created. The program was
initially intended to serve about 3500 people.
Those who qualify for the coverage should act quickly as these slots will
almost certainly not fill the need of all Pennsylvanians who qualify. The
slots are filled on a first come first served basis.
To be eligible for Pennsylvania’s high-risk pool, individuals must be a
resident of Pennsylvania, be a UW citizen or legal resident, have been
uninsured for six months prior to the date of application, and have a preexisting
condition, as listed by the state Department of Insurance.
The plan's benefit package will include preventive care, physician
services, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, mental health services,
prescription medications and much more, with subsidized premiums of
$283 a month.
For more information or to apply, go here
or call 888-767-7015 (TTY 1-888-767-7018).
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Too much fructose could raise your blood pressure
By Frederik Joelving
(Reuters Health) - Do you need a reason to cut down on sweetened
beverages? Their fructose content might increase your blood pressure,
doctors said Thursday.
Although not all studies agree, the findings add to a growing body of
evidence that too much of the ubiquitous sugar -- found in fruits as well as
high-fructose corn syrup and table sugar -- can have important health
consequences. (See Reuters Health story of May 24, 2010.)
High blood pressure, for example, increases the risk of strokes, heart
disease and kidney failure.
Close to one in three Americans suffer from elevated blood pressure, a
rate that has tripled in the past century, the researchers say in the Journal
of the American Society of Nephrology. While the reasons aren't clear,
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Ever since I was a child,
I've always had a fear had
a fear of someone under my
bed at night, so I went to a
shrink and told him, I've
got problems. Every time I
go o bed I think there's
somebody under it. I'm
scared. I think I'm going
crazy.'
'Just put yourself in my
hands for one year,' said
the shrink. 'Come talk to
me three times a week and
we should be able to get rid
of those fears..'
'How much do you
charge?'
'Eighty dollars per visit,'
replied the doctor.
'I'll sleep on it,' I said.
Six months later the doctor
met me
on the street. 'Why didn't
you come to see me about
those fears you were
having?'
he asked.
'Well, Eighty bucks a visit
three times a week for a
year is an awful lot of
money! A bartender cured
me for $10.
I was so happy to have
saved all that money that I
went and bought me a new
pickup!'
'Is that so!' With a bit of an
attitude he said, 'and how,
may I ask, did a bartender
cure you?'
'He told me to cut the legs
off the bed! - Ain't nobody
under there now!!!'
(thx Sis.Blow)
diet and lifestyle changes are the main suspects.
To test the link between blood pressure and fructose, they used nationally
representative survey data from more than 4,500 adults. The survey
included questions about all sources of fructose, whereas most earlier
studies had focused on soft drinks.
On average, they found, people said they consumed 74 grams of fructose
per day -- roughly the amount in four soft drinks. Even though none of
them had experienced blood pressure problems, about a third turned out to
have borderline high blood pressure and eight percent had hypertension
(readings of at least 140/90 mmHg, compared with normal values of
120/80 or less).
The more fructose their diet included, the more likely they were to have
high blood pressure. Of course, that could have been influenced by a
variety of factors, such as obesity and disease, or getting too much of
other sugars, salt or alcohol.
But even when adjusting for all these factors, the odds of having high
blood pressure increased in those whose fructose intake was above
average. For the most severe form -- stage 2 hypertension -- the odds were
7 percent higher. Given the new findings, people might want to think
twice about what they throw into their shopping carts, said Dr. Michel
Chonchol of the University of Colorado Denver, who worked on the
study.
"In the grocery store, you see food without high-fructose corn syrup," he
said, adding that it would make sense to reduce fructose intake by
choosing those products and avoiding the ones containing added sugars.
"There is no question that fructose itself appears to have effects that other
sugars don't have," said Chonchol. The exact mechanisms are unclear,
although several have been proposed, he added.
"What we need now are clinical trials, where you take people with
hypertension and place them on a diet with low fructose and see if that
lowers their blood pressure," said Rachel K. Johnson, a professor of
nutrition at the University of Vermont in Burlington, who was not
involved in the research.
Until then, she said the message is clear: "Sugar-sweetened beverages --
avoid, avoid, avoid! That's the major source of added sugars for
Americans."
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Getting fructose from eating fruits appears to be less of a problem, she
said, perhaps because they also contain many healthful substances like
antioxidants and fiber. Fruit has just 4 to 10 grams of fructose per serving,
while a can of Coca-Cola has 39 grams of high-fructose corn syrup, about
half of which is fructose (the rest is glucose).
Last year, Johnson helped prepare a statement about sugar and heart
disease from the American Heart Association, which included dietary
recommendations.
"For most American women," she advises, "no more than six teaspoons or
100 calories a day of added sugars, and no more than nine teaspoons for
men."
That is less than one can of Coca-Cola.
In a press release about the new study, the Corn Refiners Association, a
U.S. trade group, said the researchers had muddled the differences
between fructose and glucose, the other half of high-fructose corn syrup
and table sugar.
"The rise in glucose consumption also mirrors the dramatic rise in
hypertension," the release said.
SOURCE: jasn.asnjournals.org/
Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, online July 1, 2010.
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Experts say 40 percent of cancers could be prevented
Kate Kelland
LONDON (Reuters) - Forty percent of the 12 million people diagnosed
with cancer worldwide each year could avert the killer disease by
protecting themselves against infections and changing their lifestyles,
experts said…
Read the full story
http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE6113PX20100202?feedType=nl
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Get Fresh!
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parts: (a) having a great
deal to say, and (b) not
saying it. - Unknown
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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 programs.
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
tgarnett@philabundance.org).
For more information, go to www.philabundance.org
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Tips for making oatmeal appealing to kids
http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mompowergroup/
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GREEN PIECE
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
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Through our great good
fortune, in our youth our
hearts were touched with
fire. It was given to us to
learn at the outset that life
is a profound and
passionate thing. – Oliver
Wendell Holmes
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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 visitors. 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 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.
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Here are some interesting facts that might make your world spin!
• The garbage in a landfill stays for about 30 years.
• In 1995 over 200 of the world landfills were full.
• Each person throws away approximately four pounds of garbage
every day.
• One bus carries as many people as 40 cars!
• More than 1/3 of all energy is used by people at home
• Most families throw away about 88 pounds of plastic every year
• We each use about 12,000 gallons of water every year
• 1/3 of all water is used to flush the toilet.
• The 500 million automobiles on earth burn an average of 2 gallons
of fuel a day.
• Each gallon of fuel releases 20 pounds of carbon dioxide into the
air.
• Approximately 5 million tons of oil produced in the world each ear
ends up in the ocean.
• The energy we save when we recycle one glass bottle is enough to
light a traditional light bulb for four hours
• For every 2000 pounds of paper (1 ton) recycled, we save 7,000
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unhappy. If one window
closes – run to the next
window - or break down a
door. - Unknown
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gallons of water free from chemicals.
• Recycled paper requires 64% less energy than making paper from
virgin wood pulp, and can save many trees
• Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees
• The amount of wood and paper we throw away is enough to heat 50
million homes for 20 years
• Earth is 2/3 water. But all the fresh water streams only represent
one hundredth of one percent.
• 14 billion pounds of trash is dumped into the ocean every year
• It takes 90% less energy to recycle aluminum cans than to make
new ones
• 5 billion aluminum cans are used each year
• 84 percent of all household waste can be recycled.
• Computers pose an environmental threat because much of the
material that makes them up is hazardous. A typical monitor
contains 4-5 pounds of lead.
• Each year billions of used batteries are thrown away in the United
States. This constitutes 88% of the mercury and 54% of the
cadmium deposited into our landfills
• Approximately only 10 percent of every landfill can be cleaned up.
• Ivory comes from dead elephants, its best not to buy it.
• Fur coats often come from endangered animals,
it's best not to buy them.
• One gallon of motor oil can contaminate up to 2 million gallons of
water. So dispose of properly!
• Here is an example of the water we use everyday:
3-7 gallons for toilet,
25-30 gallons for tub,
50-70 gallons for a 10 minute shower,
1 washing machine load uses 25-40 gallons,
1 dishwasher load uses 9-12 gallons
• Here is an example of how long it takes some things take to break
down: plastics take 500 years, aluminum cans take 500 years,
organic materials, take 6 months, cotton, rags, paper takes 6
months.
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Don't throw your old TVs away!
All electronics can be dropped off for recycling at either
Domino Lane & Umbria St.
or
State Rd. & Ashburner St. in Philadelphia
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The measure of success is
not whether you have tough
problem to deal with, but
whether it is the same
problem you had last year. -
John Foster Dulles
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at the
Streets Department Sanitation Convenience Centers,
Monday through Saturday
8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
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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: 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, and 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.
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Fear is that little darkroom
where negatives are
developed. - Michael
Pritchard
We'll see you soon!
Carolyn, Helen, Priscilla and Stevik
of the Weavers Way Environment Committee
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Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday and
Tuesday mornings. http://www.recyclingservices.org/
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For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Philly
http://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news
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40 Ways to Save on Almost Anything
PERSONAL AND HOME SECURITY
Tips on Being Safe at Home
By Natalie Grace, eHow Contributing Writer
First Aid
One of the best things you can do for your family's safety (especially if
you have children) is to have a first aid kit on hand. Falls, choking, dog
bites and burns are some of the most frequent injuries that happen at
home. Your first aid kit should include bandages, cotton swabs, saline
solution, waterproof film dressing, disposable gloves, antiseptic and first
aid tape. Keep ice-packs in the freezer as well. Do not wait until you have
used up almost all the items in your first aid kit to replenish it. Include it
in your grocery check each week and add the necessary items to your list.
Electrical Safety
Electricity-related injuries in the home are quite common. This often
stems from homeowners being uneducated about the danger of electrical
wires. To prevent electrical shock and injuries, make sure your extension
cords and outlets are not overloaded. Discard electrical cords that are
frayed or damaged, and refrain from putting electrical cords underneath
rugs and carpets. Use the appropriate bulbs and wattage for lamps and
light fixtures. Test your smoke detectors and replace the batteries
annually. Always read and adhere to the manufacturer's safety directions
on electrical products. Thoroughly clean all spills from the floor. If you
have an electrical problem, do not ignore it--call an electrician or your
maintenance person.
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A banker is someone who
lends you an umbrella
when the sun is shining,
and who asks for it back
when it starts to rain. --
Unknown
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Source: http://www.ehow.com/way_5406966_tips-being-safe-home.html
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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION
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Frator Heru Institute Fall Semester 2010 Course Catalogue
Available!
The Frator Heru Institute has published its Fall Semester 2010 Course and
Program Guide for its class schedule ending December 9th.
The Institute offers a variety of educational and cultural programs serving
the African American community in North Philadelphia.
Download the guide here.
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USDA offers Hunger-Free Communities grants
The US Department of Agriculture is offering Hunger- Free Communities
grants to help cities and towns across the country fight hunger and food
insecurity and promote healthy eating.
The grants will help fund research, planning and hunger relief activities
such as food distribution, community outreach, development of new
resources, and strategies to reduce or prevent hunger and food insecurity.
Two models of grants are available: planning and assessment grants or
implementation grants.
For more information, go here.

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Aspen Institute offers scholarships to students of color
The Aspen Institute Program on Philanthropy and Social Innovation in
Washington is offering scholarships to introduce a diverse group of
students to issues and challenges affecting philanthropy, social
enterprise, nonprofit organizations, and other actors in the social sector.
The $2,000 fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need,
is open to both undergraduate and graduate students of color. Fellows
undertake research, writing, logistical, and administrative support for
PSI's leadership initiatives, public programs, and convenings.
Application guidelines are available here.
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Sage Advice from Children
(Thanks, Tom)
When your dad is mad and
asks you, "Do I look
stupid?" don't answer him.
Heather, Age 16
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200 Free Scholarships For Minorities (NEW UPDATED 2010
LISTINGS)
http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
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HIV/AIDS Prevention Workshop
Workshop Summary
Culturally-Relevant Communication about HIV/AIDS is an interactive
and user-friendly workshop. Ivan J. Juzang, MEE President and Founder
will examine the environmental influences, attitudes and behaviors and
unique communication style of urban, ethnic and other hard-to-reach
audiences; review theories and techniques for 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.
Learning Objectives
After attending the session, attendees will have the background necessary
to more effectively communicate with their target audiences about sex,
sexuality and HIV/AIDS. They will also have a clearer understanding of
media consumption patterns and other social factors that impact sexual
decision-making; and the attitudes, motivations and perceptions of
minorities on healthy sexuality and HIV/AIDS prevention, testing and
treatment. Such information will help interventionists, community-based
organizations and service providers develop innovative and effective
messages and services targeted to minority audiences.
Workshop Description:
Topics explored during the session include:
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.
To inquire about a MEE Workshop at Your Organization call
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“The most remarkable
thing about my mother is
that for thirty years she
served the family nothing
but leftovers. The original
meal has never been found.
– Calvin Trillin
215.829.4920 or Email here
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At- Risk Youth
Annie E. Casey Foundation
http://www.aecf.org
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
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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.
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AT&T Foundation
http://www.att.com/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.
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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
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progress in the 21st century, and that given access to digital information,
people will have an equal opportunity to advance socially, economically
and intellectually.
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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 standardsbased
subject matter. The work should also improve students’ habits of
inquiry, self-directed learning, and critical reflection. Proposals for work
resulting in low-income and minority student success with honors,
advanced placement, and other challenging curricula are particularly
encouraged. Grant funds may be used for resource materials, supplies,
equipment, transportation, software, and scholars-in-residence.
Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K-12,
public school education support professionals, or faculty and staff at
public higher education institutions.
Visit the NEA Foundation Web site for complete grant program
information.
RFP Link: http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/15016125/neafdn
For additional RFPs in Education, visit:
http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/cat_education.jhtml
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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.
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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
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mentoring programs. The Foundation typically awards grants ranging
from $2000 - $10,000 to nonprofits.
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
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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
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SpotLight On Our Efforts
Please spread the word
Hosts for Hospitals is a little nonprofit that matches people with houses in
West Philly who can volunteer a room for the family of a child
hospitalized at CHOP or an adult at HUP or Presby. This way, they can
stay nearby while their person is in the hospital--and otherwise they may
not be able to afford to. This is a terrific organization, and believe me,
they have thought of absolutely everything (can only accommodate one
person? Check. Only want a visitor for two days or less? Check. Etc, etc.).
This is a great opportunity for both the host family (especially people who
know what it's like to have a family member in the hospital) and the
visitor---it often fosters lasting friendships. Some of the families are from
other countries, so it's also sort of an international exchange program.
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Persistent people begin
their success where others
end in failure. - Edward
Eggleston
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Here's their web site: http://www.hostsforhospitals.org/website/getinvolved
Their office is at 4719 Pine Street.
Contact them at: 215.472.3801
or email Tammy at: hfhospitals@aol.com
They also need volunteers in their office, and folks to ride their bikes
around the neighborhood to pin up flyers for them once a month.
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BLOOM
is a mentoring program that will provide guidance, support,
and opportunities for young girls, enabling them
to develop their creative, independent voices, and
learn how to make healthy choices in all areas of their lives.
In combination with a creative, fun and writing activities,
BLOOM will foster positive relationships and provide opportunities
for girls to build self-esteem and discuss issues that are
important to their overall development.
For more information: Ph: 267-386-8204 ext. 2 or nyapinc@gmail.com.
Just as seeds start small and flourish into beautiful flowers,
BLOOM's focus is to help transform young girls into spectacular women.
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Lest We Forget Slavery and Holocaust Museum
To all who have visited our museum and supported us in the past, to those
who have heard of us, have talked about us, and want to know about it,
and those that are asking if they can help,
the answer is yes you can!
Here’s how!
We of www.lwfslaverymuseum.com
are having a "Fundraiser to remember and honor those who passed thru
the ‘doors of no return’ by the building of a
"Tunnel of Remembrance"
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"If you want to be happy,
set a goal that commands
your thoughts, liberates
your energy, and inspires
your hopes." - Andrew
Carnegie
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To our ancestors and all those who fought and died for the great cause of
"freedom". This tunnel is dedicated to those devoted to the freedoms for
all people and the eradication of that awful slave trade. As we share our
memories with in this tunnel, we ask that you place a piece of your history
in it also, by the purchase of a
"Brick of Remembrance".
Bricks can be purchased on our web site, www.lwfslaverymuseum.com
or mail in the brochure, Be sure to print legibly, Each brick will be etched
with the names and memories of loved ones, Friendship, Sacrifice,
Courage, and those who are gone but not forgotten, those brave
abolitionists White and black, whose lives were not spared but suffered
the same fate, Let us also keep in mind those still with us on the front
lines letting us know for sure, Freedom is not free "Lest We Forget".
J. Justin Ragsdale Director/Chief Curator
LWF/Lest We Forget Museum of Slavery
Telephone: 215-397-6060
Email: lwfmuseum@gmail.com
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ARTS FOR AWARENESS
I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the
place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow
his vision wherever it takes him. Pauline Kael
Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila
Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am
• Poets
• Rappers
• Singers
• Spoken Word Artists
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COMING UP
Moorish Unification Council of the World
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The first myth of justice is
that it exists (the second
myth being that you can
obtain it in court). -- FH
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Presents
Scholarship Fashion Show Fundraiser
Featuring
Abu Fashions
With
Artistry of Musa Salahuddin
Saturday October 30th,2010
Kingsessing Recreation Center
49th & Kingsessing Ave.
Phila. Pa. 19143
Time: 3pm-7pm
Ticket’s: $ 15.00 or 2 for $25.00
For Information: Wesley Wilson-Bey 267-323-6148
Ansa Wilson-Bey 215-476-0280
Refreshments Served
Email: muc7@verizon.net
Fax: 215-476-1191
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Points of Transformation
To: Providers of Services and Supports for Philadelphians with
Intellectual Disabilities
10thAnnual
2010 POINTS OF TRANSFORMATION
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
DBH/MRS invites agencies*
providing services and supports to Philadelphians
with Intellectual Disabilities to choose
Points of Transformation Award Winners
*All submissions must come from agencies!
If you know someone who you would like to be a
Points of Transformation Winner,
tell your agency contact person.
Please call Judy Kresloff for more information
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Judy Kresloff 215-685-5923
Program Supervisor, Public Awareness
Mental Retardation Services
701 Market Street
5th Floor, Suite 5200
Philadelphia, PA 19106
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Coalition sponsors first
Youth Leadership Summit
On Saturday, November 13th,
the
Eastern North Philadelphia Youth Services Coalition's
youth leaders will host its first annual
“Let's Walk and Talk" 2010 Youth Leadership Summit
at
LaSalle University from
10am to 4pm.
The summit is a one day event led by ENPYSC Youth Leaders. Its
purpose is to inspire youth to become positive catalysts for change in their
homes, schools, communities, and ultimately, their own lives. A number
of interactive workshops and discussions will cover topics on college, the
portrayal of urban youth in the media, gang violence, improving
communication between adults and youth, and helping out-of-school
youth return to school.
For more information, visit here.
* * * Outside PA * * *
COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY
Executive volunteers offer IT consultation
Volunteer Executive Consultants, a program of RSVP of Montgomery
County, is offering low-cost consultation to help nonprofit reduce their
technology costs and improve their effectiveness.
VEC-TEC will perform a technology assessment with written
recommendations for $50. Additional time is billed on a sliding fee scale.
For more information, call Elaine Gershenson at 610-834-1040, ext. 11 or
email here.
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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 Free Trial.
A HAND UP!
"None of us has gotten where we are solely by pulling ourselves up from our own bootstraps. We got
here because somebody bent down and helped us." - Thurgood Marshall
Hunger Coalition starts Adopt-A-Pantry project
Food pantries and soup kitchens feed more than 316,000 people in
Philadelphia every year.
To support them, the Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Coalition has initiated an online Adopt-A-Pantry program.
Visitors to the Coalition’s site are offered an opportunity to read the
stories behind area food pantries and soup kitchens and “adopt” it by
making a recurring monthly donation to help the program buy food, paper
goods, cooking utensils, kitchen equipment and other necessities. Donors
can also make a one-time contribution. Donation is 100 percent taxdeductible.
For more information or to donate, go here
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Skip A Meal For Haiti
Most Americans eat at least three meals a day. Some eat more often.
Millions of people in Haiti have not had a meal in one week and a good
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The Bible, Through the
Eyes of a Child
Here's our version of the
stories of the Bible if they
were to be told by a child.
A Sunday School teacher
asked the class, "Why did
Mary and Joseph take
Jesus with them to
Jerusalem?"
A little boy raised his hand,
"I know," he said.
"Because they couldn't get
a babysitter.
meal in recent memory. Will you skip a meal for the people of Haiti and
send the money to a relief agency?
Will you not eat one meal, on one day so that they can eat for a week?
The cost of lunch at almost any affordable restaurant in America is
between $5.00 and $14.00. Some restaurants have menus that serve four
and five course dinners that can cost as much as $100.00 per person, not
including beverages. For as little as two dollars a day, you can help
provide food, drinking water and some sanitation supplies for a Haitian
child or adult. A $14.00 contribution can help feed and hydrate a Haitian
child for a week. We can all afford to make a difference!
The Black Star Project is asking you to miss at least one meal this week
for the people of Haiti and to send the money that you would have spent
on your breakfast, lunch or dinner to a relief fund that is on the ground
working in Haiti.
Many people say they want to go to Haiti to help those affected by the
earthquake. The cost of a round trip flight from New York City to Portau-
Prince, Haiti is more than $2,000.00. Decent hotel lodging, which is
virtually impossible to find in Haiti, might cost another $2,000.00 for one
week. And your mouth would become another mouth to feed of more
than 2 million people who need food and water day.
Instead of going to Haiti, will you miss a lunch for Haiti and send the
money you would have spent on that lunch to one of the on-the-ground
relief agencies listed below:
The Black Star Project (773.285.9600) recommends that you send your
contributions to:
Yele Haiti (Wyclef Jean's Relief Effort) at www.yele.org or text YELE to
501501 to donate $5.00 on your phone bill
UNICEF at www.unicefusa.org or call 800.367.5437
Doctors Without Borders at www.doctorswithoutborders.org or call
888.392.0392
American Red Cross at www.redcross.org or call 800.REDCROSS
(800.733.2767) or 800.257.7575 (Espanol)
Partners in Health at www.pih.org or call 617.432.5256
Charity water at http://www.charitywater.org
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America’s Original Savings Network
As amazing as it may sound many people do not realize how easy it is
to LEGALLY stop paying for their groceries! This is how the one hour
television show began for the company whose website is at:
http://nofullprices.net
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Are these manufacturer coupons or coupons that I print on my
computer?
A: All of our coupons are actual manufacturer coupons. Fewer and fewer
retailers accept coupons that are printed from your computer because of a
huge increase in counterfeit coupons. Actual manufacturer coupons which
we issue are accepted everywhere that coupons are accepted.
Q: Can these coupons be doubled?
A: Yes. These are manufacturer issued coupons and may be doubled in
any store that offers double coupons.
Q: What are the face values and the expiration dates of these coupons?
A: Being manufacturer coupons, the manufactuer determines the face
values of the coupons. We currently stock coupons ranging in value from
40 cents to 5.00 dollars. The coupon expiration dates are generally valid
for 90 days.
Q: How can I use $1,000.00 worth of coupons in 90 days?
A: With our program, you get to choose the coupons you want, when you
want them. This way you never have to worry about the coupons expiring.
Q:How do I choose the coupons I want?
A: Each coupon book contains coupon request slips which you fill out and
send in. Those coupons are then mailed to you.
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Volunteer In Africa
Explore a Continent of Contrasts while Volunteering in Africa
For over a decade, Cross-Cultural Solutions has supported thousands of
volunteers in Africa on programs in Ghana, Morocco,
South Africa and Tanzania.
CCS volunteers work side-by-side with local people in community
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WORD-OFTHE-
WEEK
heterodox \HETuh-
ruh-doks\,
Contrary to or
differing from some
acknowledged
standard, especially
in church doctrine
or dogma;
unorthodox;
Holding unorthodox
opinions or
doctrines.
organizations focused on supporting social services, education,
and health initiatives.
Discover one of the world’s most diverse continents and see firsthand the
challenges it faces and how you can make a positive impact with CCS.
Go to: www.cross-culturalsolutions.org
IT’S HERE!!
Our group A HAND UP! Is now open, please go to:
A HAND UP!
In response to the needs of many grassroots organizations for the basic
tools to implement and sustain their ideas and projects, The Coalition, Inc.
members have come together to establish a network to facilitate the
distribution/re-distribution of unwanted, unneeded, surplus and even
repairable items for recycling.
To join: A Hand Up!
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