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The  Coalition, Inc.

Friday 14 October 2011

                                       “Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration”            Volume  6, Number 11

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 … 02

Health Matters …03

Green Piece … 04

Grants, Scholarships   & Instruction… 05

SpotLight … 06

Arts for Awareness … 07

Coming Up …09

Computers and Technology … 13

A Hand Up … 15

Word-of-the-Week … 16

 

 

 

 

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"A wise man  makes his own decisions; an ignorant man follows public opinion."
Chinese Proverb

 

 

 

 

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The fool hides his misdeeds from people. The wise  man realizes GOD sees all. - Madu

 

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Tough times never  last, but tough people do. - Dr. Robert Schuller

 

 

 

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The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it.  And one path we shall never choose, and that is the path of surrender, or  submission. -

John F. Kennedy

 

 

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"Only I can change  my life. No one can do it for me." - Carol Burnett

 

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So powerful is the  light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.  ~Bahá'u'lláh

 

 

 

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"If two men on the same job agree all the time,  then one is useless. If they disagree all the time, both are useless." - Darryl F.  Zanuck

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees...  Kathy’s Korner!

 

Mary was having a tough day and had stretched herself out on the  couch to do a bit of what she thought to be well-deserved complaining and  self- pitying.
 She moaned to her mom and brother, "Nobody loves me ... the whole world  hates me!"
 Her brother, busily occupied playing a game, hardly looked up at her and  passed on this encouraging word: "That's not true, Mary. Some people  don't even know you."

 

 (Kathy  Parsons is a regular contributor.)

 

 

 

 

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Knowledge is a process of piling  up facts; wisdom lies in their simplification.  ~Martin H. Fischer

 

 

 

 

 

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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It is wise to keep in mind that no success or failure is necessarily  final. - Unknown

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of  doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise  overwhelming impulse. There lies freedom, indeed.

Unknown Source

 

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While making rounds, a doctor points out an X-ray to a group of  medical students. "As you can see," she says, "the patient  limps because his left fibula and tibia are radically arched. Michael, what  would you do in a case like this?" "Well," ponders the  student, "I suppose I'd limp too." – (thx. Thomas Ellsworth)

 

 

 

 

 

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WORD-OF-THE-WEEK

adumbrate  \AD-uhm-brayt; uh-DUHM-\ To give a  sketchy or slight representation of; to outline; To foreshadow in a vague  way; To suggest, indicate, or disclose partially; To cast a shadow over; to  shade; to obscure.

Greetings Coalition  Family!

 

Occupy  Wall Street, another symptom of imposed poverty this government “of the  people, by the people and for the people” seeks to ignore or dismiss. We  predicted a few years ago that the white middle class, who often criticized  the darker people in this culture for not trying hard enough to rise above  their circumstance, would soon know the pain of economic oppression, and we  would see their reaction. I applaud the action of the Occupy Wall Street  movement, and their being intelligent enough to not name leaders, in view of  the historical consequence of doing so. We should support our new allies,  while continuing to press on with our own efforts.

 

El  Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X) was criticized and reprimanded when he made  the statement referencing the assassination of John Kennedy, “It’s just a  case of the chickens coming home to roost.”, meaning that the climate of  violence against the oppressed population was returning to the instigator. We  have witnessed U.S. inspired insurrections, coup d’état’s, and revolutions  all over the world in the past half century, are these chickens coming home  to roost?

 

“…You've killed all our leaders,
 I don't even have to do nothin' to you
 You'll cause your own country to fall” – Stevie Wonder from the song ‘Big Brother’ on the album ‘Talking  Book’-1972

 

 

 

 “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

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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.

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THIS WEEK

 

Please  listen to the "Time For An Awakening" (Radio Program) this  and every Sunday at 7 pm, our special guest historian and lecturer Tony  Browder will be in conversation. Listen at www.900AMWURD.com  and pass it along to your contacts.   Call 1-866-361-0900 to join the discourse!!!!

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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 Hotel

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

http://psijobfair.com

 

 

HEALTH  MATTERS

 

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)

greg3957ben@aol.com

Gregory R. Benjamin-Chairman

Gilbert Wesley Johnson-Treasure

Phil Hughes-Secretary

Ronald Currie-Sergeant At Arms

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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                                    

sherry.jones6@gmail.com

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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.
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Recycling Services Inc. in Pottstown takes styrofoam on Saturday  and Tuesday mornings.  http://www.recyclingservices.org/

For sustainable enterprise go to Green Jobs Phillyhttp://www.greenjobsphilly.org/news

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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

tgarnett@philabundance.org). 

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.

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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

 

The Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of  Neighbors

is a community group, with a core group of  block captains, who have been actively involved in servicing the needs of the  residents in our community.  This year  our organization will be sponsoring our 2nd annual blanket drive to collect  blankets for members of our community.   The name of this project is

“Operation Blank Out the Cold.”  

The goal of this effort is to supply at  least one blanket to the more than one hundred families that will be in need  of such a resource.  The belief of  K5DCN’s is that there are people such as you, your company, churches, agencies,  and other organizations that would be interested in participating in such a  worthy project.  Last year thanks to  many such as yourselves we collected 100 blankets. We know that because of  the high cost of energy, and the financial crisis that our country continues  to experience, our neighbors need our help. Due to health reasons we request  that your donations be new blankets.   K5DCN also knows that it was supporters like you who help us in  September 2011 when we gave away 245 schoolbags full of school supplies.

The dates we will be collecting blankets  are Saturday November 16, 2011 through Saturday November 30, 2011.  The following place is a drop-off point  for your contribution.1216 South 52nd Street (11am-3pm) Monday thru Saturday.  Please call for five blankets or more, we will pick up.

To support this worthy effort contact:

215-726-7547,

267-254-9972

267-432-3829   

EMAIL: greg3957ben@aol.com

Blankets will be distributed on Saturday  12/03/11 during the

Kingsessing Christmas Service at the

Kingsessing Recreation Center,

located at 49th and Chester Avenue.

Come on out and share the evening.  Festivities start at 3pm.

Thanking you in advance for your attention.  April Turner Co-Coordinator                          Gloria Turner Co-coordinator

 

SUPPORT OUR BLANKET COLLECTION FOR FAMILIES  IN OUR COMMUNITY. PLEASE GIVE.

Locations for drop-offs:1216 South 52nd  Street (11am-3pm) Monday thru FridayPlease call for five blankets or more, we  will pick up.     

Blankets will be distributed on Saturday 12/03/08  during the Kingsessing Fifth Division Community of NeighborsChristmas Service  at the Kingsessing Recreation Center, located at 49th and Chester Avenue.  Come on out and share in the service.   Start time 3PM.

 

 

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

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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.

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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

 

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

                   Quibila@gmail.com    

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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.

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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)

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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                                   

sherry.jones6@gmail.com

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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

                   Quibila@gmail.com    

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BOOGIE ON DOWN TO THE PINK  PLAYGROUNDBEBASHI RAISES FUNDS FOR BREAST HEALTH INITIATIVE

Bebashi is pleased to host their first

Pink Playground Fundraiser

an indoor carnival for adults, on

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Waterview Lounge

1020 N. Delaware Avenue

Philadelphia, PA.

This exciting and festive event will  include lots of live entertainment, jugglers, magicians, caricature artists,  chair massages, cotton candy, popcorn, soft pretzels, prizes, wine bar and  more. Bebashi will honor advocates and survivors of breast cancer at Pink  Playground.

This year’s award recipients include:

Elaine Groban of Susan G. Komen for the  Cure - Philadelphia Affiliate who will receive the Advocate's Award;

Lorina Marshall Blake will receive the  Survivor's Award; and

Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN will receive  the Quality of Life Award.

All funds raised will benefit Bebashi’s,  “Our Bodies” breast health initiative. “Our Bodies” identifies medically  underserved women of color in metropolitan Philadelphia, and links them to  resources that provide breast cancer screening and diagnostic services. “Our  Bodies” educates women on how to reduce the risk of getting breast cancer and  refers eligible participants to healthcare facilities and providers for  screenings and tests related to breast health. Women of color are less likely  to get Breast Cancer, but more likely to die from it. An increase in  screenings, can detect abnormalities sooner and potentially save lives. Tickets  may be purchased on-line at http://bebashi.ticketleap.com/pink-playground or  by contacting Bebashi at 215.769.3561 x-140.   

Ticket prices are as follows: Early bird  donation is $55 before October 20th; $65 from October 21st through November  2nd; and $70 at the door. 

About Bebashi: Bebashi was founded in 1985  in response to increasing incidences of HIV/AIDS in the urban community of  Philadelphia, at a time when there were no HIV/AIDS educational programs or  services targeting the African American or other communities of color. Our  mission is to provide culturally sensitive health related information, direct  service, research, and technical assistance to the urban community in the  areas of sexual health and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases. Our services  include: Our Bodies Breast Health Initiative, Prevention Education,  Prevention Counseling and HIV/STI Testing, Syphilis Elimination, Early  Intervention, Medical Case Management, Emergency Food Cupboard, and Support  Groups. Bebashi is a 501©3 non profit organization. 

For more information, please contact Deena  Weems Thornton at Bebashi: Transition to Hope at 215 769-3561 x140 or DeenaW@bebashi.org.  

Please visit us on-line at www.bebashi.org.

 

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COMPUTERS  AND TECHNOLOGY

 

 

Comcast  unveils new plan to combat digital divide


  Comcast has announced that it will begin offering a new  service, Internet  Essentials, in time for the 2011-12 school year.
    This initiative will directly address the major barriers that  many in our communities face for in-home broadband adoption:   affordability and lack of digital literacy.
    In today’s world, it is important for everyone to be digitally  literate.  Broadband adoption is vital for our communities because it  helps improve our children’s education, our local economy, and the ability  for members of our communities to find jobs and benefit from opportunities  available online.
    Comcast Internet Essentials will provide eligible families with:
    -- Affordable home Internet service ($9.95 per month)
    -- A low-cost computer ($149.99 plus taxes)
    -- Access to free internet training – online, in print and in  classroom (at established community training sites)
    Internet Essentials will be available everywhere that Comcast  offers its high-speed Internet service.  Students in more than 4,000  school districts in 39 states and the District of Columbia will be able to  participate.
    Comcast will accept new Internet Essentials participants for at  least three years, through the end of the 2013-14 school year.  Any  household that qualifies during this three-year period will remain eligible  for Internet Essentials, provided the household still qualifies for the  program, until that child graduates from high school.
    For more details, go here.
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Free online journal focuses on technology  for nonprofits
   Technology can help nonprofits create the change they want  to see in

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.
  NTEN:Change, a free online journal from the

Nonprofit Technology Network,  

provides  the guidance and practical considerations nonprofits need to

make  the sound investments and decisions that will help them meet

their  goals.
    Free subscriptions are available 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.

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:

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.                                           ----- Coalition  members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition,  Inc. web site -----

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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