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Friday 06 January 2012 |
“Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 6, Number 19 |
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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 …06 Green Piece … 08 Grants, Scholarships &
Instruction… 09 SpotLight … 11 Arts for Awareness … 12 Coming Up …13 Computers and Technology … 15 A Hand Up … 17 Word-of-the-Week … 18 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 The fire you kindle for your
enemy often burns you
more than him. 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 04 Faith is taking the first step even
when you don't see the whole
staircase. If you have a favorite
relevant quote, why not
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send to
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usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 05 He who passively accepts
evil is as much involved in
it as he who helps to
perpetrate it. He who
accepts evil without
protesting against it is
really cooperating with it. If you would like to report on a
recent community event, feel free
to send us a brief account of what
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form. Page 06 I submit to you that if a
man hasn't discovered
something that he will die
for, he isn't fit to live. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go to:
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the.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 07 History will have to record that the
greatest tragedy of this period of
social transition was not the strident
clamor of the bad people, but the
appalling silence of the good people.
- Martin Luther King, Jr. If you have a favorite joke,
why not share it with our
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thesubmission. Page 08 Never forget that
everything Hitler did in
Germany was legal. 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
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form. Page 09 Whatever affects one
directly, affects all
indirectly. I can never be
what I ought to be until you
are what you ought to be.
This is the interrelated
structure of reality. - Martin
Luther King, Jr. If you have a favorite
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thesubmission. Page 10 Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s
Korner! Band leader to singer:
"Listen, tonight we're going to begin the set with 'April
in Paris', but I want to do it a little differently. We'll
start in the key of G for the first four bars, then
modulate to B-flat for the
next eight bars, change the meter to
3/4 for six bars, then pick
up the tempo to Allegro for
twelve bars, then modulate
to F-sharp for eight bars,
change the meter back to
4/4 and slow down to Rubato for
four bars, play a tacet for
four bars and modulate up to
D-flat for the last eight
bars." "Hey! Hold on! I can't do
stuff like that without rehearsing it!" "Why not? You've been
doing it all week!" Kathy’s WORD OF THE
WEEK DEFINITIONS BY
GENDER COMMITMENT
(ko-mit-ment) n. Female: A desire to get
married and raise a family. Male: Trying not to hit on
other women while out with this one. (Kathy Parsons is a
regular contributor.) Page 11 The past is prophetic in
that it asserts loudly that
wars are poor chisels for
carving out peaceful
tomorrows. - Martin Luther
King, Jr. If you have a favorite
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linkon The Coalition, Inc. web site Page 12 When you are right you
cannot be too radical; when
you are wrong, you cannot
be too conservative. 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
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form. Page 13
1. If they want to loan you
money, tell them you just
filed for bankruptcy and
you could sure use some
money. 2. If they start out with,
"How are you today?" say,
"I'm so glad you asked,
because no one these days
seems to care, and I have
all these problems. My
arthritis is acting up, my
eyelashes are sore, my dog
just died . . . " 3. If they say they're John
Doe from XYZ Company,
ask them to spell their
name. Then ask them to
spell the company name.
Then ask them where it is
located, how long it has
been in business, how
many people work there,
how they got into this line
of work if they are married,
how many kids they have,
etc. Continue asking them
personal questions or
questions about their
company for as long as
necessary. 4. This works great if you
are male. Telemarketer: "Hi,
my name is Judy and I'm
with XYZ Company. " You:
Wait for a second and with
a real husky voice ask,
"What are you wearing?" 5. Cry out in surprise,
"Judy? Is that you? Oh my
God! Judy, how have you
been?" Hopefully, this will
give Judy a few brief
moments of terror as she
tries to figure out where
she could know you from. (cont.) Page 14 6. Say "No" over and over.
Be sure to vary the sound
of each one, and keep a
rhythmic tempo, even as
they are trying to speak.
Sing in an operatic voice if
possible. Or a "Tiny Tim"
falsetto. This is most fun if
you can do it until they
hang up. 7. If MCI calls trying to get
you to sign up for the
Family and Friends Plan,
reply, in as sinister a voice
as you can, "I don't have
any friends, would you be
my friend?" 8. If the company cleans
rugs, respond: "Can you
get out blood? Can you get
out goat blood? How about
human blood?" 9. After the Telemarketer
gives his or her spiel, ask
him or her to marry you.
When they get all flustered,
tell them that you can't just
give your credit card
number to a complete
stranger. 10. Tell the Telemarketer
that you work for the same
company, and they can't
sell to employees. (cont.) 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 11. Answer the phone. As
soon as you realize it is a
Telemarketer, set the
receiver down, scream,
"Oh my God!" and then
hang up. 12. Tell the Telemarketer
you are busy at the moment
and ask him/her if he/she
will give you his/her home
phone number so you can
call him/her back. When the
Telemarketer explains that
telemarketers cannot give
out their home numbers
say, "I guess you don't
want anyone bothering you
at home, right?" The
Telemarketer will agree and
you say, "Me either!" Hang
up. 13. Ask them to repeat
everything they say, several
times. 14. Tell them it is dinner
time, but ask if they would
please hold. Put them on
your speaker phone while
you continue to eat at your
leisure. Smack your food
loudly and continue with
your dinner conversation. 15. Tell the Telemarketer
you are on "home
incarceration" and ask if
they could bring you some
beer. (cont.) Page 16 16. Ask them to fax the
information to you, and
make up a number. 17. Tell the Telemarketer,
"Okay, I'll listen to you. But
I should probably tell you,
I'm not wearing any
clothes." 18. Insist that the caller is
really your buddy Leon,
playing a joke. "Come on,
Leon, cut it out! Seriously,
Leon, how's your
momma?" 19. Tell them you are hard
of hearing and that they
need to speak up . . .
louder . . . louder . . . 20. Tell them to talk very
slowly, because you want
to write every word down. NOTICE: The above have
all been tested and
approved for use on
telemarketers. No
Telemarketers were
harmed in the testing. Page 17 "The pessimist complains
about the wind. The
optimist expects it to
change. The leader adjusts
the sails." - John Maxwell Archived copies of past editions of
News From The Coalition, Inc. can
be found here. Click here: EightCitiesMAP Choose
“Philadelphia’s Online Community “Newsletter” from the menu. JOIN THE COALITION, INC! To join The Coalition go
to:TheCoalitionInc.netand download a
copy of the Pledge of Commitment
complete, and return it to
usthe.pa.coalition@gmail.com Page 18 If the foot should say, "Because I
am not a hand, I do not belong to the
body," it would not for that reason
cease to be part of the body… If the whole body were an eye,
where would the sense of hearing
be? If the whole body were an ear,
where would the sense of smell be?
1Corinthians 12:15 & 17 Get in where you fit in. Ed. WORD-OF-THE-WEEK stoic \STOH-ik\, (Capitalized). A
member of a school of philosophy
founded by Zeno holding that one
should be free from passion, unmoved
by joy or grief, and should submit
without complaint to unavoidable
necessity. |
Greetings Coalition Family!
Happy New Year All! Let us work together to make this a truly NEW year. Stand
together to ensure our quality of life is not further threatened. Together we have the
strength to effect real and lasting change. This year we will be introducing more ways
for our individual strengths to become collective strength. We need your voices and
cooperation. Help us help us! The principles of the Nguzo Saba are to be applied throughout the year, remember… Umoja – Unity = To strive for and maintain unity in the family, community, nation and
race. Kujichagulia-Self determination= To define ourselves, name ourselves, create for
ourselves and speak for ourselves. Ujima – Collective Work and Responsibility= To build and maintain our community
together and make our brother’s and sister’s problems our problems and to solve
them together. Ujama – Cooperative economics= To build and maintain our own stores, shops and
other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia – Purpose= To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our
community in order to restore our people to their traditional greatness. Kuumba – Creativity= To do always as much as we can, in the way we can, in order to
leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it. Imani – Faith= To believe with all our heart in our people, our parents, our teachers,
our leaders and the righteousness and victory of our struggle. "One of the most difficult things is not to change society - but to change yourself." -
Nelson Mandela “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 A cold winter means large utility bills for many that cannot afford them. On the www.cap4kids.org/philadephia under the Housing/Utilities parent handout, you will find links to various ways to apply for LIHEAP as well as several other options for utility assistance. Click here http://www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia/parent_handouts/housing_utilities.html Also, please continue to spread the word about Cap4Kids Philadelphia by liking us on
Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Cap4Kids-Childrens-Advocacy-Project-of-Philadelphia ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- PARENTS MAYBE THIS CAN HELP YOU School Discipline Advocacy Service (SDAS) The cross-campus collaboration of
Temple University and University of Pennsylvania Law students. SDAS aims to
provide assistance and possibly representation to public and charter school parents
and students in school discipline hearings. The program includes a telephone
messaging service (215-204-8812) and email address (sdas.phila@gmail.com) that
parents and students can contact for resources and support. THIS WEEK With The Name Of Allah, The Beneficent, The Merciful Moorish Unification Council of the World, Inc. Presents its Annual Unity Day Celebration In Honor of Noble Drew Ali (1886-1929) Community Award Presentations Speaker: Wesley Wilson-Bey Sunday January 8, 2011 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Kingsessing Recreation Center 49th & Kingsessing Avenue Philadelphia, PA More information: Wesley Wilson-Bey/Chairman 215.476.0280 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Interdenominational Citywide Crusade for Peace will convene a special Pastors and Spiritual Leaders Prayer Brunch meeting Monday, January 9, 2012 11:00 am until 1:00 pm at Yesha Fellowship Hall, 2301 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145, Where Bishop Darryl Robinson is the Host Pastor. The Steering Committee requests
your presence for this very special breakfast meeting. Your influence, expertise, and
wisdom are essential to the moral agenda of restoring peace and healing to our
communities. As we continue the dialogue to address the continued violence in our city, we are
pleased to announce that we will begin discussions surrounding an initiative
regarding a proclamation for a day of peace, healing and prayer in our municipality.
This is an awesome opportunity and platform for the Pastors and Leaders in our city
to unite their prophetic voices. Edmond Burke wrote “All that is necessary for the
triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”. United we stand and together we must maintain united in the spirit of peace. So that we may prepare for this meeting, please contact us at 215-271-4017 or via
e-mail at Crusade4peace@comcast.net. Please R.S.V.P by Saturday January 7, 2012 to ensure your seat. Your attendance is important for this assembly. We really need to come together. Remember that “Coming together is a Beginning, Keeping together is Progress, and
Working together is Success.” ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Join Physicians for Social Responsibility and our partnering organizations for Medical School and Health Professionals Battle of the Bands at World Cafe Live WHEN: Tuesday January 10, 2012 from 6:30 - 10:30 PM WHERE: World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street Come meet Philadelphia area professional students and experience and unforgettable
night of fun, music, and a chance to connect with other students at the famous
WORLD CAFE LIVE upstairs. Featuring musical talent from local medical schools and health professionals. Come
cheer for your school! Bands performing include: "Mojo" from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, "The
Novack Experience" from Drexel Medical School, Ben Cocchiaro "The White Hat" from
Drexel Medical School, and "Jamie Harrison" from Jefferson Medical School. All professional students are invited including medical, nursing, law, grad students,
PA, MPH, etc. Enjoy snacks and drinks at Happy Hour prices until 8:30... Great food and drink
available all night long. FREE PARKING! Parking lot is below street level. Any proceeds from the event will support PSR's bullying prevention, environmental
health, and restorative justice programs and medical students’ initiatives. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES Regional Career Fairs/Events Diversity/Professional Job Fair Thursday, January 12, 2012, 10AM - 2PM Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 5th floor, Salons C & D 1201 Market StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19107 http://www.diversityjobfairs.com King of Prussia Job Fair Tuesday, January 17, 2012, 11AM - 2PM Dolce Valley Forge Hotel 301 West Dekalb Pike King of Prussia, PA 19406 http://www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com Mega Career Fair Wednesday, January 18, 2011, 10AM – 3PM Lincoln Financial Field 1020 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19148 New Jersey South Job Fair Thursday, January 26, 2012, 11AM - 2PM Holiday Inn-Cherry Hill 2175 West Marlton Pike Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 Job Fair of Philadelphia Tuesday, January 31, 2012, 10AM - 1PM Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel 640 West Germantown Pike Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 http://www.catalystcareergroup.com Philadelphia Job Fair Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 11AM - 2PM The CHF Conference Center315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 http://www.coasttocoastcareerfairs.com Diversity Professional Job Fair Monday, March 12, 2012, 10AM - 2PM Doubletree Hotel Philadelphia 237 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 http://www.diversityjobfairs.com King of Prussia Career Fair Monday, March 19, 2012, 11AM - 2PM Crowne Plaza Hotel Valley Forge 260 Mall Boulevard King of Prussia, PA 19406 http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com Healthcare Job Fair Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 9:30AM - 2:30PM Classes 8AM - 3:30PM Expo Center at Oaks 100 Station Avenue Oaks, PA 19456 Philadelphia Career Fair Monday, April 23, 2012, 11AM - 2PM Crowne Plaza 4100 Presidential Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19131 http://www.nationalcareerfairs.com Maximizing your Outcomes 25 Ways to do better In the New Year Special Report With a new year coming soon, everyone is beginning to think about how they can do
better in the coming year. Looking back, every experience you had holds valuable
insight on how you can increase your effectiveness and your outcomes in 2012. Your
history holds the key to your future. If you don’t learn from your past, you are destined to repeat it. In today’s E-blast, I am going to provide with 25 ways to increase your value and
leverage in the coming year. We are going to focus on your improving business,
social, personal relationship success in the coming year. While these tips appear
simplistic, they are powerful. Take time to absorb them into your subconscious mind
and watch for the results. BUSINESS 1. Seek excellence not perfection – No one is perfect. However everyone can be better.
Focus on increasing your skills and outcomes by a couple degrees at a time and over
a short period you will achieve amazing results. 2. Plan your work and work your plan. (Not having a plan is like taking a walk without
a destination. Plans have goals and the achievement of goals is the benchmarks of
success.) 3. Work smart, not hard (Think about what you need to do, enlist help and identify
resources before you start. Your work will be easier and you will have better results.) 4. Talk slowly but think quickly (By speaking slowly, your words have more impact
and your communication skills are sharper. While at the same time, your brain is
more powerful that any computer. One of the key attributes of a successful person is
the ability to make decisions quickly.) 5. Remember the three R’s: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility
for all your actions. 6. When someone asks you a question you don’t want to answer, smile and ask, “Why
do you want to know?” (Some people want information from you so they can exploit
and hurt you. Focus on people’s motivations-your views, feeling and ideas should
only be shared with those who have your best interest in mind) 7. When you lose, don’t lose the lesson. (Eliminate the word failure from your
vocabulary. Instead focus on the lessons you learn and experience you will gain
when things don’t turn out the way you planned. Take this new knowledge and do
better.) 8. When you realize you’ve made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it. (Face
it, everyone makes mistakes. In fact, if you are not making mistakes you are probably
not making anything. However, once you realize that you have made a mistake, don’t
dwell on your error. Quickly resolve the issue and move on.) 9. Smile when you answer your phone, the caller will hear it in your voice. (Never
answer the phone when you are upset or angry, the caller will feel it through the
phone. Conversely, smiling will focus your subconscious on the positive feeling and
the caller will feel your vibe.) 10. Be contender, but a pretender. (A contender controls his or her reality by
preparing themselves. A pretender attempts to fake their way through without
preparation—they are soon exposed.) 11. Look at problems or setbacks as opportunities. (Problems or setbacks should be
viewed as training on how not to do something.) 12. Always make lemonade out of the lemons. (The secret of successful, effective
people is that they view problems as hidden opportunities that they must find) Social Life 13. Everything is not for everybody. (Keep business and personal life separate. All
people who you consider friends don’t make good business partners.) 14. In order to have good friends you have to be a good friend. (You have to give love
in order to attract love. Treat your friends like you would like to treated) 15. Don’t let a little dispute injure a great friendship. (Good friends value their
agreements over than disagreements) 16. Don’t believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want. (Use discretion
and good judgment at all times-sleep until you wake up and then get up) 17. Next time you see a homeless person soliciting change, give them a couple
dollars. (What you send out comes back to you.) Love Life 18. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it’s the only way to live life
completely. (You were blessed with emotions to utilize fully. Loving without passion
is like drinking water on hot day and not swallowing.) 19. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk. (Don’t be
afraid to take a big step if one is indicated. You can’t across a chasm in two small
jumps) 20. When you say, “I’m sorry,” look the person in the eye. (Eye contact reinforces
credibility) 21. In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling. (People will eventually forget what
the fight was about but they will always remember what you called them) 22. Believe in love at first sight (Your intuition is one of your greatest gifts.) 23. The best relationship is where your love for each other exceeds your need for each
other. (Affection and independence trumps neediness and obsession) 24. Remember in relationships, you are in charge of your happiness. (Don’t depend
on others in order to feel good—depend on yourself) 25. Establish Trust – the foundation of every good relationship is trust. Trust creates
the glue that keeps relationships together. Lack of trust is like an acid that dissolves
good relationships. Always keep trust at the forefront of your relationships. Until the next time keep connecting….. Michael Rice Building a network, one relationship at a time www.theconnectornetwork.com 267-303-0653 ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- GREEN PIECE
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 Ron Brown Scholar Program ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- Gates Millennium Scholar Program
SpotLight On Our Efforts Open Society Foundations and Echoing Green Launch Black Male Achievement
Fellowship
"We're proud to support innovators working to transform the lives of black men and
boys and their communities," said Shawn Dove, Manager of the Open Society
Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement. "Historically, black males have
been prevented from fully engaging in American society due to a host of economic,
civic, social, and political barriers. Now for the first time, there's a fellowship program
dedicated to providing creative thinkers the space and support they need to tackle
this complicated and entrenched problem." The online application for the Open Society Black Male Achievement Fellowship will
be available on December 5, 2011 and closed on January 9, 2012. It will be awarded to
eight fellows who are generating new ideas and best practices in the areas of
education, family, and work such as initiatives related to fatherhood, mentoring,
college preparatory programs, community-building, and supportive wage work
opportunities. Fellowships will also be awarded for efforts in the areas of
communications and philanthropic leadership. "The pioneering efforts of social entrepreneurs have real and long-term systemic
impacts on society," said Cheryl L. Dorsey, President of Echoing Green. "We're
excited to be partners in this new Fellowship program focused on black male
achievement. When all segments of our society succeed, we can be much more
innovative and competitive as a country." Echoing Green has run a social entrepreneur fellowship for the past 24 years.
Eighty-five percent of their Fellows remain in the social sector in leadership positions
after their fellowships have ended. Each BMA Fellow will receive a $70,000 stipend in
start-up capital as well as technical assistance over 18 months to help them launch
and build their organizations; access to technical support and pro bono partnerships;
community of like-minded social entrepreneurs and public service leaders; and other
benefits. For eligibility and application information, go to:
www.echoinggreen.org/bma-fellowship About the Open Society Foundations ARTS FOR AWARENESS I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full
recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture,
society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. Pauline Kael Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place
1310 No. Broad St. Phila Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am · Poets · Rappers · Singers · Spoken Word Artists ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site ----- COMING UP MLK 365 WD SPIRIT LED MINISTRIES DUE TO THE FREE LIBRARY BEING CLOSED MON JAN 16, 2012 we have elected to
hold the feeding Saturday January 14, 2012 @ 9am 19th & Vine Streets. The population we are feeding frequents the library where heat and bathroom facilities
are available. I pray you are not inconvenienced and can still attend, don't forget 10 sandwiches in a
brown bag, we'll bring the water SOUP and the goodies. * * * Outside PA * * * Root Cause and Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement to
Launch a Leadership and Sustainability Institute BOSTON -To bolster the efforts of advocates and organizations working to improve the life outcomes of black males in the U.S., Root Cause and the Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement are launching a Leadership and Sustainability Institute. The project is meant to strengthen the capacity of the campaign's grantees and other nonprofit organizations working within
the field of black male achievement. "It's going to take decades of effort to make real headway on the many difficult issues that black men and boys in this country face so we are acting with the fierce urgency of now," said Shawn Dove, the
Campaign Director of the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. "We're excited to
partner with Root Cause on this important legacy: an institute that provides individuals and organizations working on black males achievement with the tools and support they need to ensure success." Black men and boys face major racial disparities, unequal opportunities, and achievement gaps at nearly every stage in life including early childhood, primary and secondary school, college, and employment. For example, by 2004, 50 percent of black men in their 20s who lacked a college education were jobless, as were 72 percent of high school dropouts; 42 percent of all black boys have failed an entire grade at least once and only 18 percent of black men ages 20-21 are enrolled in college; the Bureau of Justice Statistics projected that 28 percent of black males in America will serve some time in state or federal prison. While over the years numerous leaders, advocates and organizations have made major strides in improving the life outcomes and achievements of black men
and boys, sustaining a strong and consistent multi-decade focus on the issue has
been a great struggle. An 1995 Urban Institute study found that of the 51 programs
focused on black men and boys surveyed, after 10 years a quarter no longer existed
and less than a quarter still maintained programming focusing on black males.
Organizations working in the black male achievement field have faced, and continue to face, more obstacles compared to the overall nonprofit sector
including: The black male achievement field has been plagued by inconsistent philanthropic
support. Organizations often work in isolation from one another, may be working in
segregated neighborhoods, and have lower access to networks and resources to help
grow their impact. Efforts to coordinate the field are often short term, inconsistent,
and unstructured. Available growth and sustainability resources often lack sufficient
cultural context or focus on organizations working in this field, and those few service
providers that are dedicated to the field are often small, geographically scattered,
have in consistent cash flow, slow growth of impact, and challenges to sustainability. About the Open Society Foundations Campaign for Black Male Achievement About Root Cause 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
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www.900AMWURD.com Call 215.634.8065 or toll free 1-866-361-0900 to join the discourse!!!! 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. Civil Alert Radio with Sabir Bey- Every Tuesday 9:30 p.m. EST (6:30 P.M. PST) Format Style: Open forum along with special invited guests. Listen via your cell: 858.357.8450 On the web: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/civilalert **This spot reserved for The Coalition, Inc. friend and supporter Jeff Hart** |
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