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Friday 07 October 2011 |
“Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration”
Volume 6, Number 10 |
The Coalition, Inc. Board of
Directors Gary R. Adams (President/CEO),
John E. Churchville (Treasurer), Members: Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels,
Quibila Divine, Nijah Famous, Tom
‘Bunny’ Henry, Lansana Koroma,
Abdul Malik Raheem, Lewis
Williams, Table of content For Our Children … 02 This Week … 02 Employment and Training
Opportunities … 07 Health Matters …08 Green Piece … 09 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 10 SpotLight … 11 Arts for Awareness … 12 Coming Up …13 Computers and Technology … 16 A Hand Up … 18 Word-of-the-Week … 19 Page 02 If this publication is being
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From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
received by noon, the Monday prior
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form. Page 03 When you are sitting in
your own house, you don’t
learn anything. You must
get out of your house to
learn. - Ghanaian Proverb We are proud to announce that
News From The Coalition, Inc. is
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hundred eighty countries! Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. Page 04 "The lightning spark of
thought generated in the
solitary mind awakens its
likeness in another mind."
-- Thomas Carlyle If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 05 You only have to do a very
few things right in your life
so long as you don't do too
many things wrong. -
Warren Buffett 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
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form. Page 06 JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
TheCoalitionInc.net and
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 It's good to shut up sometimes. -
Marcel Marceau If you have a favorite joke,
why not share it with our
readers. send to
TheCoalitionNews@gmail.com We will credit you with
thesubmission. Page 08 "Ours is an abiding faith in
the cause of human
freedom. We know it is
God's cause." - Thomas E.
Dewey If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
share it with our readers.
send to
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thesubmission. Page 09 The New York Times,
among other papers, has
published a new Hubble
photograph of distant
galaxies colliding. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.netand download a
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complete, and return it to
usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 10 Practical life teaches us
that people may differ and
that both may be wrong: it
also teaches us that
people may differ and both
be right. Anchor yourself
fast in the latter faith, or
the former will sweep your
heart away. ~Augustus
William Hare and Julius
Charles Hare, Guesses at
Truth, by Two Brothers,
1827 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 11 It is easier to find a score of men
wise enough to discover the truth
than to find one intrepid enough, in
the face of opposition, to stand up
for it. ~A.A. Hodge Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 Leaders aren't born, they
are made. And they are
made just like anything
else, through hard work.
And that's the price we'll
have to pay to achieve that
goal, or any goal. - Vincent
Lombardi 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 The important thing is this: To be
able at any moment to sacrifice that
which we are for what we could
become. - Charles Dubois If your group or organization is
planning an event, send us notice 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 15 A DEA officer stopped at a
ranch in Texas and talked
with the old rancher. "I
need to inspect your ranch
for illegally grown drugs."
"Okay, but don't go in that
field over there." The DEA
officer verbally exploded
saying, "Mister, I have the
authority of the Federal
Government with me!"
Reaching into his pocket,
he removed his badge and
proudly displayed it to the
rancher. "See this badge?
This badge means I am
allowed to go wherever I
wish, on any land! No
questions asked or
answers given. Have I
made myself clear? Do you
understand?" The rancher
nodded politely. "I'm
sorry," and with that he
went about his chores. A
short time later, the old
rancher heard loud
screams. He looked up and
saw the DEA officer
running for his life with the
rancher's big Santa
Gertrudis bull in hot
pursuit. The bull was
gaining ground on the
officer with every step and
it seemed just a matter of a
few more steps before the
officer would be gored.
The rancher threw down his
tools, ran to the fence and
yelled at the top of his
lungs: "Your badge! Show
him your BADGE!!" (thx to
Stan Daniels) Page 16 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 17 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! A woman was chatting with
her next-door neighbor. "I
feel really good today. I
started out this morning
with an act of unselfish
generosity. I gave a twenty
dollar bill to a bum." (Kathy Parsons is a
regular contributor.) Page 18 Nature gave men two ends - one to
sit on and one to think with. Ever
since then man's success or failure
has been dependent on the one he
used most. ~George R. Kirkpatrick If your group or organization is
planning an event, send us notice 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 19 We are proud to announce that
News From The Coalition, Inc. is
featured on the internationally
acclaimed site Eight Cities Map
which is read in more than One
hundred eighty countries! Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. WORD-OF-THE-WEEK fungible \FUHN-juh-buhl\,: (Law)
Freely exchangeable for or replaceable
by another of like nature or kind in the
satisfaction of an obligation;
Interchangeable; Something that is
exchangeable or substitutable. Usually
used in the plural. |
Greetings Coalition Family! A physics professor was on his way to make a presentation that
was sure to put him the running for the Nobel Prize for Science.
As he was driving to his destination his car began to wobble and
then shake violently. Clutching the steering wheel tightly, he
looked for an exit to get off the highway. He was finally able to
pull off just as he saw his right rear tire pass him on the
sidewalk. Using some not-so-scientific language, he retrieved
his tire and stood perplexed as to how he would now make what
may be the most important appointment of his career. Finally he
just collapsed against his car and hung his head. “Mister,
mister.” he heard a subdued voice call out to him. Looking up he
saw a on the other side of a tall iron fence with a sign that read
Hillside Asylum. “Oh no”, he thought to himself. “I need some
nut to add to problems” “Mister, why don’t you take one lug nut
from the other three wheels to get you to a garage?” the voice
said. “Why that’s brilliant,” exclaimed the scientist. “You have
solved my dilemma!” “Tell me sir, why is a man of your obvious
problem solving ability in an asylum?” The man replied, “Well I
may be crazy, but I ain’t stupid.” “A wise man can learn more from a fool than the other way
around.” St. Francis of Asisi “We each hold a piece to the puzzle.” – Dr. John Elliott
Churchville “Communicate… Cooperate… Collaborate” FOR OUR CHILDREN
“It is easier to build children than it is to repair men.”…Frederick
Douglass Teen Shop recruiting adolescent girls for support program Teenshop Inc. is recruiting girls aged 13 to 18 for its program
that provides college tours, career days, health and fitness,
etiquette and self-defense programs. Teenshop chapters are located in North Philadelphia,
Germantown, and West Philadelphia. For more information, call
215-851-1842 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Cap4Kids Hint of the Week Fall is finally here and the temperature outside is dropping. With
this is the reminder that PECO and PGW bills will start to rise.
Unfortunately, for many families that cannot afford high utility
costs as well as putting food on the table, the "heat or eat"
decision is looming. On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under Housing
and Utilities
(http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/housing_utilities.html), you will find many resources for families to help
lower their monthly bills (Energy Saving Ideas document), how
to finance energy efficient home improvements (Keystone HELP),
as well as helping with energy assistance (Low Income Utility
Information from CLS). Please check out this important information and help those most
in need. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- THIS WEEK Event to recognize anniversary of Million Man March Events celebrating the 16th anniversary of the 1995 Million Man March will be held October 7-9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The local organizing committee hopes to “re-energize, refocus and redirect the energy that was experienced and determined that day on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.” A press release from the group indicated that Philadelphia is the site of the anniversary celebration because it had one of the largest contingents at the original march. This year’s event will highlight issues related to hunger, street violence and political accountability. Those attending the main event on Sunday the 9th will be asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item for donation. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Philadelphia Med Week Awards Reception Keynote Speaker: Dr.
Randal Pinkett Scholar, Entrepreneur, Chairman & CEO, BCT
Partners; Author of Black Faces in White Places, No-Money
Down CEO and Campus CEO Master of Ceremonies: Dave
Huddleston Co-Anchor,… morePhiladelphia Minority Enterprise
Development Week Awards Reception Keynote Speaker: Dr. Randal Pinkett Scholar, Entrepreneur,
Chairman & CEO, BCT Partners; Author of Black Faces in White
Places, No-Money Down CEO and Campus CEO Master of
Ceremonies: Dave Huddleston Co-Anchor, Eyewitness News at
10 on The CW Philly Fernando Mendez Co-Host, En Portada en
WWSI Friday, October 7th, 2011 6:00 PM Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa 19107 Tickets REQUIRED!!!! You may also mail a check: Make checks
payable to... Philadelphia Med Week Committee Denise Liburd c/o Mitchell & Titus LLP 1818 Market Street, 29 th Floor Philadelphia, Pa 19103 Phone: 215-825-8019 More information available at
www.phillymedweek.com ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 1st Annual EweNique Empowerment Expo Super Saturday Power Networking Event the Enterprise Center 4548 Market St. October 8, 2011 11 am - 8.30 p.m. Presented by Earl Harvey and Wanda Davis featuring Mr. George Fraser, the most sought after motivational speaker
on the subject of networking and relationship building. He is the CEO of FraserNet, the world's No. 1 networking
organization for black professionals and the Power Networking
Conference You are invited to attend a special networking presentation by
Mr. Fraser, free workshops and business card exchange presented by
EweNique Productions and The Black Professionals News and hosted by Philadelphia Chapter of 100 Black Men National Mentoring
Association, City of Philadelphia, Michael Rice, Kemlon
Marketing, Lambert Worldwide, The Philadelphia Tribune, WURD
Radio, Significant Business Results, LadyBug Marketing,
Constant Contact, Public Power, Chef Kahlil, The Enterprise Center, Sam's
Connection, and more http://www.eweniqueprosperity.com/ to register, vending tables
are available Free admission call Earl Harvey 267-244-3860 email
earl@earlharvey.com ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- OIC celebrates 47th Anniversary The Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center will celebrate 47 years of services with a black-tie gala on, October 8th from 6-10pm in the Grand Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Streets. Please join the OIC Family as we celebrate 47 years of “Helping People Help Themselves” Saturday October 8th, 2011 6pm to 10pm (Black tie Attire) Grand Ballroom of the Pennsylvania Convention Center 12th & Arch Sts. Philadelphia, PA Great food provided by Aramark A short program & Live Music To register: http://hosted.uwsepa.org/newsletter/oic.pdf ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Parenting classes to start at North Philadelphia YMCA Educating Communities for Parenting is offering its fall/winter parenting classes at the Columbia North YMCA, located at 1400 N. Broad Street in North Philadelphia. Classes will begin October 12th and end January 18th, from 6pm to 8pm. All participants must be registered for class no later than October 11th. To register, call Gloria Price at 215-496-9780, ext. 203. For more details: http://hosted.uwsepa.org/newsletter/ecp.pdf ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Community Legal Services of Philadelphia presents Second Annual Justice For All! 5K Sunday October 09, 2011 8:30 AM Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA Community Legal Services of Philadelphia will be holding Second Annual Justice For All! 5k Run October 9, 2011 at 8:30 a.m. (rain or shine) beginning at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic Philadelphia, PA 19131. The Justice For All 5K is an opportunity for CLS staff, alumni,
local attorneys, law students, and community members to
celebrate the impact of CLS' work. All proceeds from the event
will support CLS' mission of providing equal access to justice to
low income Philadelphians. In addition to individual, legal/corporate, and club team
competitions, the Justice For All 5K will feature a Law School
Challenge in which teams from area law schools will compete
against one another. Our 5K is a one-loop, USATF-certified course (#PA10012WB)
and is sanctioned by USA Track & Field. All participants will receive a short-sleeved race T-shirt while
supplies last. Registration Fees:
Contact Lauren Kobylarz at lkobylarz@clsphila.org for more
information. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The
Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Moore College of Art & Design to Honor Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Artist, Curator and Educator Jaune Quick-to-See Smith is an internationally known artist,
curator, lecturer, and educator. One of the most acclaimed
American Indian artists, her work is in the Whitney Museum, the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum, Smithsonian
American Art Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and the
Victoria and Albert Museum. Smith has received awards such as
the Academy of Arts and Letters Purchase Award, the Joan
Mitchell Foundation Painters Grant, the Women’s Caucus for the
Arts Lifetime Achievement, and the College Art Association
Women's Award. Moore College of Art & Design will present its 2011 Visionary
Woman Award to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Jane Walentas and
Signe Wilkinson. Now in its ninth year, the annual Visionary
Woman Awards celebrate exceptional women who have made
significant contributions to the arts and are national leaders in
their fields. The Visionary Woman Awards Gala Wednesday October 12th 6:00 - 9:00pm 20th Street and The Parkway The Great Hall Philadelphia, PA 19103 215.965.4000 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES FEMA positions up to six figures available in our online Coalition
Group ongoing updates will be posted as they become available.
King of Prussia Career Fair Monday, October 24, 2011, 11AM - 2PM Dolce Valley Forge Hote l301 West Dekalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 http://www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com NAACP Professional Career Reception Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 10AM – 3PM Embassy Suites Philadelphia – Airport 9000 Bartram Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153 Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of Neighbors COME ON OUT WITH K5DCN FOR OUR “WALK TOO WELLNESS II.” WALKING TOGETHER WE WILL GET SOME EXERCISE AND WE
BUILD OUR RELATIONSHIPS, AND LEARN ABOUT OUR DIETS. EVERY MONDAY AND TUESDAY (6PM) WE MEET AT THE
CORNER OF 51ST AND CHESTER AVENUE. FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 267-254-9972 P.O. Box 19974 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19143267- 254-9972 215-726-8580(fax) Gregory R. Benjamin-Chairman Gilbert Wesley Johnson-Treasure Phil Hughes-Secretary Ronald Currie-Sergeant At Arms ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- CUAA AND WHY NOT PROSPER PRESENTS ADDICTIONS SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING Philadelphia, PA- Christians United Against Addictions presents Addictions Support Group Training October 29, 2011 from 10am to 1pm. Why Not Prosper, Inc. 717 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 Some of the topics include: What is Addiction? Co-Dependency Steps to Recovery Tough Love Christ Center Support Groups How to Start a Biblical Based Support Group Registration is required. Freewill offering. Why Not Prosper, Inc, a faith-based non-profit organization was started by Rev. Michelle Simmons in 2001. The mission of the organization is to help female ex-offenders discover their own strength by providing them with the support and resources needed to empower them to become responsible, economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the community. Christians United Against Addiction (CUAA) has for 25 years served the faith-based community, those caught in addiction and their families. The vision of CUAA is simply to see those affected by addiction restored to wholeness and health. Its mission is to equip churches to help individuals and families achieve recovery through education, training, support groups, and referral assistance. Contact: Christians United Against Addiction Sherry Jones at 215-248-0260 or ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GREEN PIECE The Electronic Industries Alliance provides a list of local
electronic recycling facilities, including Philly’s Northeast
Drop-off Center at State Road & Ashburner Street and Northwest
Drop-Off Center at Domino Lane & Umbria Street.
For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs
Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news ----- 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 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
For more information, go to www.philabundance.org GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION Are you currently in shut off status with your utility companies? ACHIEVEability now accepting UESF utility applications. See
flyer attached. Utility Grant Program: Will assist with gas (PGW),
electric (PECO) and water (PWD) accounts in shut off status or
already terminated. Maximum amount for gas and electric is
$1,500 and water is $500. All grants must be applied to the
utility account and reach a zero balance. If the bill is an excess
of the grant the applicant is responsible for the balance at time
of their application. ELIGIBILITY· Applicant must have notice
from utility company of termination or impeding shut off.· When
LiHeap Cash and Crisis opens, applicant must have notice of
award amount or denial letter.· Applicant must be a Philadelphia
resident.· Applicant must not have received Utility Grant in past
24 months.· Applicant must have social security cards and
30-day income information for everyone in household.· Applicant
must provide utility bill in their name.· Applicant must be within
the below income guidelines: House-hold Size Per Month 1 person $1,588 2 persons $2,145 3 persons $2,702 4 persons $3,259 5 persons $3,816 6 persons $4,374 Contact ACHIEVEability’s Community Office at 215-748-8838 for
more information or to schedule an appointment. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web
site ----- LIFT-Philadelphia sponsors free workshop series for community LIFT-Philadelphia is sponsoring a free workshop series starting this October on topics such as Food and Nutrition, Rock Your Resume, Dental Health and Screening, Interviewing, Financial Recovery, and Basics of Computer Use. For more information: http://hostsed.uwsepa.org/newsletter/lift.pdf SpotLight On Our Efforts Show Me the Money: The fundamentals of FUNdraising
workshop Back by popular demand is this vital capacity building
workshop- Show Me The Money: The Fundamentals of Fundraising
Workshop. As a leader of an organization, your know that raising money is
one of the greatest challenges that an organization faces
especially in these economic times. It does not matter whether you’re the leader of
the national organization or the lead person of the fund-raising
committee, your organization’s viability and sustainability is based upon its
ability to raise the necessary capital to survive. With this in mind, The Coalition, Inc. in collaboration with
Professional Networking Associates is sponsoring: Show Me the Money – The FUNdamentals of FUNdraising This workshop is facilitated by Kendall Hayes, CEO, H.E.R organization and former Event Coordinator for the African American Chamber of Commerce. The workshop is offered on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 6- 8 pm at the School District Building, 440 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia. This basic workshop will help the layman develop strategies and
tactics for raising capital for their organization. Topics include: Developing Fund-raising ideas Organizing Fund-raising events Types of Fund-raisers Budgeting To register go
to www.theconnectornetwork.com/urbanleadership or call
267-303-0653 or 215-387-2734. The Community Improvement Workshops are a community
leadership series developed by the collaboration between The
Coalition, Inc., an alliance of community organizations focusing
on “Communication, Cooperation and Collaboration” and
Professional Networking Associates, an organization created to
establish a foundation for building mutually beneficial
relationships between individuals, organizations and
businesses. For more information on the Coalition call Gary R. Adams at the
Coalition 215-387-2734 or find out more on upcoming training ,
events or to RSVP call 215-339-8208 or go to:
www.theconnectornetwork.com\urbanleadership 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 African American Museum seeks volunteers The African American Museum in Philadelphia collects and preserves art and artifacts and, through exhibitions and programs, interprets the history and stories of African Americans and those of the African Diaspora. AAMP welcomes volunteers primarily for clerical duties, including updating the website and mailing newsletters. Volunteers for special events are also welcome. The museum offers one-time and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Generally, volunteers work normal business hours on weekdays or weekends, but special events may take place during the evenings. Although a background check isn’t necessary, volunteers will be asked for a resume, as well as undergo an interview. For more information, call Cassandra Murray at 215-574-0380 x227 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- White House AAPI Initiative Asks Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders To Submit 3-Minute Videos Highlighting Community's Change Makers The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders has launched an online video challenge, asking
participants to submit personal stories about people who have
had an impact on the people around them. The effort, called "What's Your Story" aims to highlight
community service by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
whose dedication to a cause has made a difference in their
communities. Participants are asked to submit a video describing unique
experiences that have shaped who they are in less than three minutes. White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders director Kiran Ahuja said the video challenge is designed to help understand more about important issues facing the community
and to highlight their contributions. Entries are accepted in any form, including music video, public service announcement, short film, video blog or in an interview format. Essays will also be accepted in the place of video
entries. All entries should showcase someone's work around a specific
issue facing the AAPI community in under three minutes or with fewer
than 1,000 words. Entries should be submitted online at http://www.whitehouse.gov/WhatsYourStory by Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2011. A video describing the Initiative?s effort is available at http://youtu.be/UiSgHYNd53Q?hd=1 A select number of entries will be posted on the White House
website and a group of exceptional leaders highlighted will be selected
to attend a White House briefing this fall and given the opportunity
to share their stories in-person. ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- COMING UP Please join Physicians for Social Responsibility at The 12th Annual Soul of Medicine Brunch Sunday October 23, 2011 from 11:00-1:00pm College of Physicians 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia, 19103 "Being a Physician: Not for the Faint of Heart" In its 12th year, this anticipated annual event brings clinicians
and students together to discuss their role and survival in the
current healthcare environment. A themed, storytelling format is
used to engage attendees followed by informal small discussion
groups between clinicians and students. Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Esther K. Chung Esther K. Chung is Associate Professor of Pediatrics at
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and
Nemours. She is Director of the Newborn Nursery at Thomas
Jefferson University Hospital and Director of JeffSTARS, an
advocacy training program for residents and students. Dr.
Chung received her MD/MPH joint degree from Columbia
University in 1991, and has devoted over 20 years of service to
families living in poverty. Ken Ginsburg Soul of Medicine Award Awarded annually to the 4th year student at each of the 5 area
medical schools who emulates the values of the Soul of
Medicine founder Ken Ginsburg. He/she cares for their patients
with respect, compassion, understanding and integrity. Treats
those around their patients, fellow students and faculty with
respect, understanding and appreciation. Students are welcome as guests. Faculty and practitioners are
asked to contribute $25. Click here to RSVP Physicians for Social Responsibility is a member of The
Coalition, Inc. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- The Harvest: Spoken Soul 215 Open Mic Spoken Soul 215 is a spoken word artist collective dedicated to
promoting open mic events throughout the Philadelphia region.
The collective is proud to bring you The Harvest every month,
where poets, vocalists, lyricists, emcees and musicians
come… moreSpoken Soul 215 is a spoken word artist collective
dedicated to promoting open mic events throughout the
Philadelphia region. The collective is proud to bring you The
Harvest every month, where poets, vocalists, lyricists, emcees
and musicians come to share their gifts. Spoken Soul 215 consists of artists Just Greg, Lyrispect,
Rhapsode, Reuben Jones & Vision, hailing from all over the
country, but representing Philadelphia. They present The Harvest
in conjunction with Buje Concepts Marketing, Skyy Vodka, SP
PHotography, Fur Salon and more importantly, YOU! 8pm Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 & Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 World Café Live 3025 Walnut St., Philadelphia,PA, 19104 Doors / Dinner seating at 7:00pm | Showtime 8:00pm |
Downstairs Live Advance Tickets: General Admission Seating*:
$10 ($9 ticket $1 processing fee) Day of Show Tickets: General
Admission Seating*: $12 ($11 ticket $1 processing fee) CUAA AND WHY NOT PROSPER PRESENTS ADDICTIONS SUPPORT GROUP TRAINING Christians United Against Addictions presents Addictions Support Group Training at Why Not Prosper, Inc. located at 717 E. Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 on October 29, 2011 from 10am to 1pm. Some of the topics include: What is Addiction? Co-Dependency Steps to RecoveryTough Love Christ Center Support Groups How to Start a Biblical Based Support Group Registration is required. Freewill offering. Why Not Prosper, Inc, a faith-based non-profit organization was started by Rev. Michelle
Simmons in 2001. The mission of the organization is to help female ex-offenders discover
their own strength by providing them with the support and resources needed to empower
them to become responsible, economically self-sufficient and contributing members of the
community. Christians United Against Addiction (CUAA) has for 25 years
served the faith-based community, those caught in addiction
and their families. The vision of CUAA is simply to see those
affected by addiction restored to wholeness and health. Its
mission is to equip churches to help individuals and families
achieve recovery through education, training, support groups,
and referral assistance. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- PARENT APPRECIATION DAY EVENT The Educational Advocates Reaching Today’s Hardworking
Students, Inc. (EARTHS) announced that, in conjunction with
PARENT POWER, Central North E.P.I.C. Stakeholders, and Blues
Babe Foundation, the 2nd Annual Parent Appreciation Day event will be held at the C. B. Moore Recreation Center; 2551 North 22nd Street (at Huntingdon) Saturday, October 29, 2011 10:30 am to 2:30 pm. FREE information about children’s programs, money
management, and parent advocacy will be available. Light
refreshments will be served and there will be FREE prizes and
give-a-ways. Parent Appreciation Day is scheduled early in the school year to
show parents/caregivers that community members care and
want to help them obtain the resources needed to have a
successful year. We are working with Councilwoman Blondell
Reynolds Brown’s office to, once again, have the month of
October proclaimed Parent Appreciation Month in Philadelphia. Contact: Quibila A. Divine 215-313-8808 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,
Inc. web site ----- * * * Outside PA * * * COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY Comcast unveils new plan to combat digital divide
Free online journal focuses on technology for nonprofits the world. But even with daily evidence of world-changing innovations and applications of technology, it's difficult for nonprofit leaders to know how to apply it to their missions. provides the guidance and practical considerations nonprofits need to make the sound investments and decisions that will help them meet their goals. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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. www.mobilecitizen.org/grantphiladelphia 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 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: 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? Q: What are the face values and the expiration dates of these coupons? Q: How can I use $1,000.00 worth of coupons in 90 days? Q: How do I choose the coupons I want? Remember to support The Coalition, Inc.’s on-air personalities… 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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