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Friday 21 October 2011 |
"Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration" Volume 6, Number 12
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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 … 04 Health Matters …04 Green Piece … 07 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 09 SpotLight … 10 Arts for Awareness … 11 Coming Up …12 Computers and Technology … 16 A Hand Up … 17 Word-of-the-Week … 18 Page 02 If this publication is being
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a lifetime - help the next
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“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. Page 04 "Don't let your victories go
to your head, or your
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the word 'crisis' is
composed of two
characters. One represents
danger and the other
represents opportunity." -
John F. Kennedy If you have a favorite joke,
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that happened automatically as you
got older. But it turns out it's
something you have to choose to
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 10 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! As a premed student at
Washington University in
St. Louis, I had to take a
difficult class in physics.
One day our professor was
discussing a particularly
complicated concept. A
student rudely interrupted
to ask "Why do we have to
learn this stuff?" (Kathy Parsons is a
regular contributor.) If you would like to report on a
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form. Page 11 Wisdom is the quality that keeps you
from getting into situations where
you need it. ~Doug Larson Coalition members! Get ‘Your’web
linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 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 your group or organization is
planning an event, send us notice in
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If you would like to report on a
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form. Page 14 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 If your group or organization is
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From The Coalition, Inc. All entries for submission should be
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form. Page 15 A woman who died found herself
standing outside the Pearly Gates,
being greeted by St. Peter. Page 16
We are proud to announce that
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hundred eighty countries! Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. Page 17 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
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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 18 WORD-OF-THE-WEEK intrepid \in-TREP-id\: Fearless; bold;
brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an
intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit. |
Greetings Coalition Family!
Keep in mind that you are only one person, but you are that
person and it just takes that person to get the job done. Take
care of yourself, eat and rest well, and avoid the toxic elements
that seek to impede your progress. GOD loves you and so do
we, and there’s nothing you can do about it! We have a choice every day - to act on yesterday's good
intentions or get an early start on tomorrow's regrets. ~Robert
Brault “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 Cap4Kids Hint of the Week In these trying times, many families are having financial
difficulties including budgeting; foreclosures; and credit issues.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Parenting Resources Handout
(http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/parenting_foster_care_adoption.html), you will find a section entitled Benefits/Financial Planning for
Families. Here you will find multiple resources to help families
stretch their dollar and receive the benefits that they deserve.
You will also find the Consumer Credit Counseling Service that
helps families with various financial challenges. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- THIS WEEK 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 ----- 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 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The
Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Urban Networking 101 Back by popular demand is the dynamic Urban Networking101.
This workshop is facilitated by Michael Rice, a master
networker with over 25 years of networking in both private and
public sectors. In this first session of four part series,
participants learn how to identity their personal skill sets. They
learn how to ask questions that get them resources and
connections. They also develop and practice their 30 second
introduction or elevator speech. Tuesday, October 25th 6-8:30 pm. at the School District Bldg, 440 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA. ----- 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) ----- 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. Hepatitis B testing on Saturday This Saturday, free testing for hepatitis B at four different
locations in the city. Hep B is even more common than HIV and
higher in the Asian community. Good morning partners – I wanted to give you all some quick
updates on our 10/22 B A Hero Screening Day. We are
confirmed and ready at all 4 sites! · Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia – The CHOP screening and education event
will take place in the Stokes Auditorium, Main Building. CHOP is generously donating phlebotomy for this event, and we will be screening
both children and adults. This is a great opportunity for entire high-risk families to be
screened! AFAHO, our community partner for this site, will be promoting the event to
the African immigrant community, and will be bringing participants and providing
translation. P-HOP, UPenn APAMSA, Circle K and Alex Shirreffs, the Philadelphia
Adult Viral Hepatitis Coordinator, will be volunteering at this site, as well. Big thanks
to Jessi Erlichman, CHOP site leader, for pulling this site together! · Drexel/Hahnemann The event will be held at 231 North Broad Street, directly across the street from the main hospital entrance. We are lucky to have both
Melissa Coleman and Dr. Kenneth Rothstein in attendance at this event, where we
will be screening high-risk folks from around Chinatown. We will have bi-lingual staff
(Mandarin/English) and volunteers at this site. The Center for Asian Health and
ASIAC are major community partners for this site. Drexel Team HBV, PCOM
APAMSA and Circle K are all sending volunteers to help out. Many thanks to Melissa
Coleman for taking the lead! · Jefferson – This event will be at Alumni Hall, 1020 Locust St, Philadelphia, PA 19107. We are working with the Chinese Health and Information Center to screen
individuals from the Chinatown area. Jefferson APAMSA is a major contributor at
this site, and will be volunteering on that day. Many thanks to Phil Siu, and to Leilei
Duan for working so hard to complete this site! · Einstein – The Einstein screening and education will take place at Center for Liver Disease, Klein Suite 101, First Floor of Klein Building, 5401 Old York Road. The Center for Asian Health, Asian Community Health Coalition,
HepTREC and Cambodian Association of Greater Philadelphia
(CAGP) are partnering to make this site a success! Circle K
students from Temple will be volunteering at this site, as well as
UMDNJ APAMSA students. Many thanks to Eileen Brunwasser
and Victor Araya for helping to complete this site! Daniel and Chari Kuan-Lung Daniel Chen, MPH, CPH Public Health Program Manager Hepatitis B Foundation | 3805 Old Easton Road, Doylestown, PA
18902 Cell (510) 717-9030 | Fax (215) 489-4313 | Daniel.Chen@hepb.org ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 Banana Peels Can Purify Polluted Drinking Water, Scientists
Say Did you hear the one about the chemist and the banana peel? Gustavo Castro, an environmental chemist at Sao Paulo State University, suspected that we might be overlooking valuable properties in the peels. "I have heard for a long time that we usually throw out the best part of the fruit and that most of the nutrients and proteins are in parts not used by us, such as the peels," he told the American Chemical Society in a podcast. "From there, I decided to make an initial experiment to determine the chemical composition of the peel." Castro found that banana peels contain nitrogen, sulfur, and carboxylic acids, which, he noted, bind with positively-charged heavy metals often leached into water from mining or industrial runoff. Since many methods of removing metals from the water are expensive and toxic, Castro thought he might be on to a more natural method of cleaning drinking water. He and his colleagues chopped and dried bits of banana peel and combined them with water from Brazil's polluted Paraná River. The peels stood up to other types of commonly-used filtering products like silica and carbon, and scientists found that the peels could be used up to 11 times without losing their purifying powers. And they were cheap. "I was surprised to learn that something so simple could work so well," said Castro. "I believe banana peels can be of great importance in water purification." But one important question remains: With banana skins going to a good cause, what will pranksters use for a good-old fashioned peel pratfall? ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- 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 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 ----- 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 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 ----- 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 ----- 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 ----- 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. * * * 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
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A: All of our coupons are actual manufacturer coupons. Fewer and fewer retailers
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counterfeit coupons. Actual manufacturer coupons which we issue are accepted
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