News From

The Coalition, Inc.

6^th Day May 03, 2013

“Communication – Cooperation – Collaboration” Volume 7, Number 31

The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors

Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John E. Churchville (Treasurer),

Members:

Abu Mashkuwr Naadim Abdulkhabir, Josephine Blow, Stanley Daniels, Nijah Famous, Lansana Koroma, Abdul Malik Raheem, Lewis Williams

Table of content

For Our Children … 02

This Week … 02

Employment and Training Opportunities … 04

Health Matters …05

Green Piece … 06

Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 06

SpotLight … 07

Arts for Awareness … 08

Coming Up …10

Computers and Technology … 12

A Hand Up … 14

Word-of-the-Week … 15

Page 02

"He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a question remains a fool forever." - Chinese Proverb

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Whatever we worship, short of God, is sure to be our undoing.  ~Mignon McLaughlin

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If you keep rephrasing the question, it gradually becomes the answer.  ~Robert Brault

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Do not condemn the judgment of another because it differs from your own.  You may both be wrong.  ~Dandemis

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One should always play fair when one has the winning cards.  ~Oscar Wilde

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There are two kinds of light - the glow that illuminates, and the glare that obscures.  ~James Thurber

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We will be spotlighting members and organizations weekly, if you wish to have your organization spotlighted, forward to us information on your primary mission, your current projects and/or how you would want other members of The Coalition to be involved. Many of us are already being a support to one another, but there is plenty of room for improvement.

Page 08

As bread the better for kneading? so is the heart.  Knead it then by spiritual exercises; or God must knead it by afflictions.  ~Augustus William Hare and Julius Charles Hare

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Page 09

Beware of a man of one book.  ~English Proverb

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Page 10

Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s Korner!

Have you ever been guilty of looking at others your
own age and thinking, "Surely I can't look that old"?

My name is Alice. One day as I was sitting in the
waiting room for my first appointment with a new
dentist I noticed his diploma on the wall, which bore
his full name. Suddenly I remembered a tall, handsome,
dark-haired boy with the same name who had been in my
high school class some 30-odd years ago. Could he be
the same guy that I had a secret crush on way back then?

Upon seeing him, however, I quickly discarded any such
thought. This balding, gray-haired man with the deeply-
lined face was way Too old to have been my classmate.

After he examined my teeth, I asked him anyway, "Did you
attend Schreiber High School?"

"Yes. Yes, I did. I'm a Bulldog," he gleamed with pride.

"When did you graduate?"

"In 1979. Why do you ask?"

"You were in my class!"

He looked at me closely. Then that ugly, Old, Bald, Wrinkled,
Fat, Gray-haired, Decrepit
Son-of-a-gun

Asked, "What did you teach???"

(Kathy Parsons is a regular contributor.)

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Life at any time can become difficult. Life at any time can become easy. It all depends upon how one adjusts oneself to life.- Morarji Desai

Page 12

I have said it already; I am convinced that the way to build a new and better world is not capitalism. Capitalism leads us straight to hell.
Hugo Chavez

Page 13

Desire is the key to motivation, but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of the goal-a commitment to excellence-that will enable you to attain the success you seek.- Mario Andretti

Page 14

We must confront the privileged elite who have destroyed a large part of the world.
Hugo Chavez

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WORD-OF-THE-WEEK (words often confused or misused)

Hope/Hopefully
The old school rule is you use hopefully only if you’re describing the way someone spoke, appeared, or acted.

•    Smart: I hope she says yes.
•    Wrong: Hopefully, she says yes.
•    Wrong: Hopefully, the weather will be good.
•    Smart: It is hoped that the weather cooperates.
•    Smart: She eyed the engagement ring hopefully.

Greetings Coalition Family!

FOOLS GOLD

The cash you have in your pocket or bank account is counterfeit! Paper money is virtually worthless! Originally it was intended to represent cached gold deposits. When initially issued, paper money was popularly rejected, no one trusted it. Paper money used to bear the promise that it could be redeemed for silver or gold, that lie is no longer told. As we have been sharing with you for many years, ‘precious metals and gems are intrinsically worthless, meaning it has no value to sustaining life. Presently when the economy is threatened, the powers-that-be simply print more paper to pay its’ debt. We are told that in a democracy, the people are the government, so how can this happen without the peoples consent? What is the response whenever the people utilize this method to address their debt? They are charged with a felony and punished! Demand for just compensation has triggered a gold panic, with suppliers offering to buy used jewelry at inflated prices; they will even buy the dental fillings from your mouth! There were once huge gold depositories in many country’s of the world, but most recently, business has been done on the promise of its existence, it does not exist. As with the stock market, countries just pass around paper representing imaginary commodities. Gold, as with paper money is only as precious as the value it is assigned. The richest continent on the planet (gold. Diamonds, oil, food) is in a constant state of political upheaval. Could this have an external origin?

To what does it speak of a society that bases its economy on shiny stones…Madu

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

Office of Specialized Services of the School District of Phila.

The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) is committed to the educational, social, physical, and emotional well being of students within the School District of Philadelphia. The OSS provides comprehensive special education, behavioral health, school health, and prevention/intervention programs. 215-400-4170
http://webgui.phila.k12.pa.us/offices/s/oss

On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website

Please also remember that this and all content on CAP4Kids can be translated into almost any language using the flags at the bottom of each page. Thanks.

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THIS WEEK

In our 10th year,

Mothers In Charge

is driven to work to build a national coalition and discuss violence as a public health crisis.  Our upcoming conference,

The Cost of Violence: Breaking the Cycle, Bridging the Gap,

May 6TH - 8TH, 2013, will be an important opportunity to bring together key stakeholders - women, men, children, public safety, health providers, public officials, and community organizations  - to weigh in on the conversation and develop a strategy for effective action moving forward.

This event will be at the Philadelphia Downtown Sheraton Hotel.

It 's not to late to register or to get more information Please visit the website:

http://costofviolence.mothersincharge.org

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The members of the

Forty-Eighth Street & Woodland Avenue Playground Advisory Council

invite you to take part in their first annual community outreach event with the theme “May Day Spring Fling”. Our intent is to let the community know that we are dedicated; and here to make a difference. We want to provide resources that the community may need as well as fun activities.

We have planned a day of fellowship, children’s activities, games, drill teams, fashion show, music and food; all at no cost to the public. This day is scheduled for

Saturday, May 04, 2013

between the hours of 11 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The playground can also be contacted directly by calling (215) 685-2692.

Respectfully,

Gracie M. Claude

Recording Secretary

(215) 589-3632

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March Against Violence

and a tribute to Cecil B. Moore
Begins 9:00AM at NAACP Headquarters 1623 Cecil B. Moore Ave.

March to Girard College for a program that includes entertainment, speakers, Laverne Pickney Williams author of ‘A Message From A Black Angel’, free refreshments and a personal appearance by the legendary Billy Paul. Presented by The Cecil B. Moore Philadelphia Freedom Fighters in conjunction with the Blockson Library at Temple Univesity and the Cecil B. Moore branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Beech Interplex.

For more information call 215.232.1904

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There is still time to get your Federal and State taxes done at ACHIEVEability

We offer free filing of your Federal & State personal income tax returns at our Community Office located at 59 North 60^th Street Philadelphia, PA 19139. We are an appointment only site (see flyer attached). To schedule an appointment, please call the Community Office at 215-748-8838.

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EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORUNITIES

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Amtrak Is Hiring

Great jobs for young men who aren't in college and strong young women also! This is Obama money for "infrastructure" the jobs are located all over, paid training in Atlanta, for Track Workers and Machine Operators. These jobs pay good wages. Training: You will attend two or three weeks of training at the Railroad Education & Development Institute in Atlanta, GA. CSX will pay for travel, lodging and meals as required by collective bargaining agreement.

At CSX, two of the company's core values are People Make The Difference and Safety Is A Way of Life. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer that supports diversity in the workplace. Apply online to this and other positions: http://www.csx.com/?fuseaction=careers.main

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PLBC Virtual Job Fair

Are you job searching? 

The PLBC has added a Virtual Job Fair to the online Employment Center to assist you in beginning your job search. Employers across the state are looking to add qualified, hardworking individuals to their respective teams, and many of them are hiring now!

I recommend that you have an updated resume and reference list and be prepared to fill out applications and cover letters for each job to which you apply.

The Employment Center also features many tools that can helpprepare you for employment, including resume writing tips and samples.

The road to employment is littered with obstacles, but I will continue to partner with you through the process. I encourage you to take advantage of this resource.

If you are unable to reach the Virtual Job Fair through the link provided, you can also visit by typing in the URLhttp://www.pahouse.com/EmploymentCenter/?pg=job_fair.

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HEALTH MATTERS

Bacteria trigger production of key immune cells

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Allergies and autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis could one day be prevented by consuming a type of bacteria, like probiotics taken in yogurt...

The researchers fed mice with a family of bacteria and found that it triggered the production of certain white blood cells, called regulatory T cells.

"By increasing regulatory T cells, they will help suppress many of our allergies and autoimmune diseases," said one of the scientists, Kenya Honda, an immunology associate professor at the University of Tokyo.

Regulatory T cells are white blood cells that regulate the immune system and prevent it from excessive reactions.

When an immune system goes into an overdrive, it can cause allergies. It can also destroy healthy cells and tissues and cause autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or scaly skin, and Crohn's disease.

Honda and colleagues, who published their findings in the journal Science, used antibiotics to flush all bacteria from the guts of a group of mice.

They later fed the rodents 46 species of harmless Clostridium bacteria and found that regulatory T cells quickly returned to their colons.

"The 46 strains were isolated from healthy, conventionally reared mice," Honda said by telephone. "And the strains were sufficient for the induction of regulatory T cells in their colons."

The researchers next fed the bacteria to normal mice and found that it produced elevated levels of regulatory T cells in their colons. These normal mice were also able to ward off some allergies and colitis, an autoimmune disease, Honda said.

"We fed the clostridium species to normal, conventionally reared mice ... they had more regulatory T cells in their colons and they were resistant to colitis and other allergies," he said.

Looking ahead, Honda said experts can study the possibility of including live Clostridium bacteria in fermented foods.

"We may be able to use live Clostridium species in probiotics, like in yoghurt. If you drink Clostridium species, you may be able to

increase regulatory T cells in your intestines and your

allergic responses will be taken care of," he said.

Probiotics are live micro-organisms that are believed to be

good for their hosts.

There are many other strains of Clostridium and some are harmful, including one that causes tetanus and the Clostridium difficile, a drug-resistant superbug. But these were not in the cocktail of bacteria given to the mice.

(Reporting by Tan Ee Lyn; Editing by Alex Richardson)

FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Mill Creek Farm stand, 49th and Brown (no chemicals)

Saturdays 11 am – 2 pm

Farmers’ Market, 52nd and Haverford

Wednesdays 1 pm – 5 pm

millcreekfarmphilly@gmail.com

|267.242.5339 millcreekurbanfarm.org

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GREEN PIECE

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

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

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GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS & INSTRUCTION

United Way seeks applicants for Philly Roots Fellowship

   United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey has released an application to select 15 individuals to participate in the Philly Roots Fellowship.
   The Philly Roots Initiative was developed by United Way and its partners in an attempt to systemically, yet creatively, ensure that young African American men graduate from high school and are college and career ready. The program equips formal and informal adult mentors with the tools they need to assist young men in achieving these goals.
  Eligible applicants include:
   * Individuals (coaches, community members, leaders of groups or small grassroots organizations) that have worked with the same group of at least five young black men in grades 6-12, for at least one year
   * Individuals who can commit to making a strong contribution to this emerging community of practice, and who will make a serious effort to increase the capacity and impact of their mentoring work and the broader Philadelphia community
   * Individuals who have been and will continue to do the work they’ve been doing regardless of whether there is funding or not, or whether they are being compensated to do it, and regardless of where they are employed. Individuals need not be employed or affiliated with a 501(c)(3) organization to apply.
   Preference will be given to those applicants who can demonstrate that they are serving young black men in grades 6-12 at risk of dropping out of school, who attend schools on United Way’s Targeted Schools List.
   To download the application, go here.

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SpotLight On Our Efforts

The Green Party of Philadelphia is both a political party and a grassroots political activist organization. All are welcome to join. We are an association of citizens who strive to make our city a more just and sustainable community. We work through education, direct action, and inclusive electoral politics.

The Green Party is an officially recognized political party in Pennsylvania and is one of the only parties that is actually growing.  As with Greens throughout the United States and the world, we are guided by the Four Pillars and Ten Key Values.

Our structure is is grounded on democratic principles. We strive to make decisions by consensus or by carefully delegated authority. The highest body in the organization is the General Membership. Most of the day-to-day work is performed by the Working Groups, volunteers, and the City Committee. We have recently compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about GPOP and the Green Party in general.

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OpportUNITY, Inc @ The Willie G. Williams Community Center
A Construction Training Program Providing Human Services

1016-18 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Office: 267-297-8006
Cell: 267-579-6301
Email: opportunity1016@gmail.com

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Family Survival Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization provides cultural, educational, spiritual and economic tools needed to create a positive and lasting legacy within the African American community. 

Family Survival Inc., a 501(c)3 organization, was founded by Brothers Rashie Abdul Samad and Rashie Abdur Rahim after realizing that the key to reclaiming the African American community lies in re-establishing connection with Africa, it's art, history, culture, economy and people.  The program started with exposing young people to the culture of African music and art, as well as learning the basics of business.  While the founding principles remain intact, the program has expanded by partnering with other community organizations and businesses in the spirit of umoja (unity) to ensure our collective Family Survival. Together, these organizations will make an even greater impact on the youth and elders in the community for the benefit of whole.

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ARTS FOR AWARENESS

I see little of more importance to the future of our country and of civilization than full recognition of the place of the artist. If art is to nourish the roots of our culture, society must set the artist free to follow his vision wherever it takes him. Pauline Kael

Jus’ Words at Dowlings Place

1310 No. Broad St. Phila

Every Thurs. 9pm to 1am

• Poets

• Rappers

• Singers

• Spoken Word Artists

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2013 20th New York African Film Festival
The New York African Film Festival returns to Maysles Cinema Institute in Harlem May 2 to 6. NYAFF closes over Memorial Day Weekend May 24 to 27 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music BAMcinématek—part of the dance and music festival DanceAfrica.
Maysles Cinema
Screening Venue:
Maysles Cinema, 343 Lenox Avenue, between 127th & 128th Streets.
SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 3
7:30PM Rasta: A Soul’s Journey (93 min.)
Saturday, May 4
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA
1:00PM Creation in Exile (52 min.)
2:30PM Dear Mandela (90 min.) + Sifuna Okwethu (We Want What’s Ours) (19 min.)
5:30PM Jeppe On A Friday (85 min.)
8:00PM You Laugh But It’s True (84 min.)
Sunday, May 5
1:30PM Footprints of My Other (52 min.)
Monday, May 6
7:00PM Mugabe: Villain or Hero? (116 min.)
Brooklyn Academy of Music – BAMcinématek
Screening Venue:
BAMcinématek @ BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 24
2:00PM, 7:00PM Africa Shafted: Under One Roof (55 min.) + Farewell Exile (15 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM Our Beloved Sudan (92 min.)
Saturday, May 25
2:00PM, 7:00PM Black Africa, White Marble (77 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM How to Steal 2 Million (90 min.)
Sunday, May 26
2:00PM, 4:30PM Zarafa (78 min.)
7:00PM, 9:30PM Tey/Aujourd’hui (86 min.)
Monday, May 27
2:00PM, 7:00PM Monica Wangu Wamwere: The Unbroken Spirit (71 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM Microphone (120 min.)

Peters projection map www.petersmap.com Africa's true size and center place in the world

"Good morning! It is good to be an African today!"

©2013 Balafon Communications | New York, NY 10032

COMING UP

Malcolm X Birthday Celebration

Doors open 1pm; showing of documentary ‘Make it Plain’ 2pm; Panel discussion with Norm Bond of Norm Bond associates, Imam Kenneth Nuriddin of the Philadelphia masjid, Muhammad Ahmad of OAAU, Tracey Gordon community activist. Moderated by Michael Coard of ATAC 3:30pm.

Sunday May 19^th

^{1:00PM until 7:00PM}

Dowling’ Palace

1310 No. Broad St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets $10.00

For information Gerald Pilgrim 1(609)790.4845

* * Outside PA * * *

2013 20th New York African Film Festival
The New York African Film Festival returns to Maysles Cinema Institute in Harlem May 2 to 6. NYAFF closes over Memorial Day Weekend May 24 to 27 at the Brooklyn Academy of Music BAMcinématek—part of the dance and music festival DanceAfrica.
Maysles Cinema
Screening Venue:
Maysles Cinema, 343 Lenox Avenue, between 127th & 128th Streets.
SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 3
7:30PM Rasta: A Soul’s Journey (93 min.)
Saturday, May 4
SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH AFRICA
1:00PM Creation in Exile (52 min.)
2:30PM Dear Mandela (90 min.) + Sifuna Okwethu (We Want What’s Ours) (19 min.)
5:30PM Jeppe On A Friday (85 min.)
8:00PM You Laugh But It’s True (84 min.)
Sunday, May 5
1:30PM Footprints of My Other (52 min.)
Monday, May 6
7:00PM Mugabe: Villain or Hero? (116 min.)
Brooklyn Academy of Music – BAMcinématek
Screening Venue:
BAMcinématek @ BAM Rose Cinemas, 30 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, May 24
2:00PM, 7:00PM Africa Shafted: Under One Roof (55 min.) + Farewell Exile (15 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM Our Beloved Sudan (92 min.)
Saturday, May 25
2:00PM, 7:00PM Black Africa, White Marble (77 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM How to Steal 2 Million (90 min.)
Sunday, May 26
2:00PM, 4:30PM Zarafa (78 min.)
7:00PM, 9:30PM Tey/Aujourd’hui (86 min.)
Monday, May 27
2:00PM, 7:00PM Monica Wangu Wamwere: The Unbroken Spirit (71 min.)
4:30PM, 9:30PM Microphone (120 min.)

Peters projection map www.petersmap.com Africa's true size and center place in the world

"Good morning! It is good to be an African today!"

©2013 Balafon Communications | New York, NY 10032

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Malcolm X Birthday Celebration

Doors open 1pm; showing of documentary ‘Make it Plain’ 2pm; Panel discussion with Norm Bond of Norm Bond associates, Imam Kenneth Nuriddin of the Philadelphia masjid, Muhammad Ahmad of OAAU, Tracey Gordon community activist. Moderated by Michael Coard of ATAC 3:30pm.

Sunday May 19^th

^{1:00PM until 7:00PM}

Dowling’ Palace

1310 No. Broad St.

Philadelphia, Pa

Tickets $10.00

For information Gerald Pilgrim 1(609)790.4845

COMPUTERS AND TECHNOLOGY

FREE Computer Training @ The School District of Philadelphia

Every Wednesday, from April 3^rd until May 16^th 2013

440 N. Broad St. Philadelphia,  PA 19130

Computer Lab A

1:30pm-3:30pm

RSVP with Stacie Leap, Digital Service Fellow AmeriCorps Member sleap@cisphl.org or call215-385-3131

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Philadelphia OIC launches public digital literacy training with LIFT, Comcast on North Broad Street

The lessons, which are free and open to the public, are meant to teach citizens how to use the Internet in a safe and effective way.

OIC’s other training sessions include success through social networking and getting the most out of Gmail. Classes are also held in LIFT’s West Philadelphia offices at 57^th & Chestnut Sts.

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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

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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 manufacturer 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.

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Sister Phile Chionesu, organizer of the Million Woman March,

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