Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 3:14pm —
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Help for our students in Philly & NJ
Dear Email Family,
We are sharing this information because so many of our families are not aware of SES - Supplemental Education Services which is under NCLB (No Child Left Behind). All districts, private and charter schools receive Title I funds. A percentage of these funds are earmarked for FREE Tutoring. In Philadelphia there were 48,000 eligible students only 2000 were serviced. We are making every attempt to get the…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 2:09pm —
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Funding Exchange supports grass roots groups
The Funding Exchange is inviting grassroots organizations to apply for its 2011-12 grantmaking cycle. A letter of inquiry is due September 1st.
The grant guidelines can be found here.
http://fex.org/grantmaking
Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 2:00pm —
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Whole Kids Foundation supports school gardens
The Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization created by Whole Foods Market to support schools and inspire families to improve children's nutrition and wellness, is accepting grant applications for its first major initiative, the School Garden Grant Program.
The grant program will be funded by a six-week, in-store donation drive at all Whole Foods Market stores and online at the Whole Kids Foundation Web site through September…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:55pm —
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Grants support youth driver safety projects
The National Youth Leadership Council and State Farm have announced the availability of Project Ignition grants to support public high school students in addressing teen driver safety through service-learning.
For the past eight years, Project Ignition has supported students and their advisors in meeting classroom objectives while creating and implementing awareness and engagement campaigns designed to increase teen traffic safety.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:43pm —
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UnitedHealth offers obesity prevention grants
The UnitedHealth HEROES program is a service-learning, health literacy initiative that awards grants to help youth, ages 5-25, create and implement local, hands-on programs to fight childhood obesity.
The grants encourage semester-long projects that launch on MLK Day of Service and culminate on Global Youth Service Day.
Schools, service- learning coordinators, nonprofits, and students in the health professions are eligible to…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:39pm —
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Grants help schools support homeless students
The Pennsylvania Department of Education's Bureau of Teaching and Learning has announced the release of the Pennsylvania Children Experiencing Homelessness Initiative Request for Application.
The goal of the Pennsylvania Children Experiencing Homelessness Initiative is to ensure that children experiencing homelessness have access to a free and appropriate public education while removing the many barriers they face.
The…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:37pm —
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Jobs website also posts board, volunteer openings
Looking for new board members or volunteers or opportunities to serve?
The Nonprofit Center’s new jobs website findnonprofitjobs.org will post board and volunteer openings and information on individuals interested in serving as a board member or volunteer for free.
To take advantage of this opportunity, visit here.
Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:35pm —
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Circus school performance set
The Philadelphia School for Circus Arts will present The Green Fairy Cabaret, from Thursday, September 8th through Saturday, September 10th.
The show includes aerial feats, comedy, juggling and displays of “spectacular physical skills.”
Performances take place at 5900A Greene Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are $15 and are on sale here or by calling 215-413-1318.
Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:33pm —
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Grands As Parents celebrates 15th year
Grands As Parents, which supports North Philadelphia grandparents raising young children, will celebrate its 15th anniversary from 2-6pm on Sunday, September 11th at Temple University’s Diamond Club, 1913 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia.
Honorees include Councilman Darrell Clark, State Rep. Michelle Brownlee, Aissia Richardson of the African American United Fund, and Sharif Street, Esq.
Donation is $40. For more information, call…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:31pm —
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Funding Exchange supports grass roots groups
The Funding Exchange is inviting grassroots organizations to apply for its 2011-12 grantmaking cycle. A letter of inquiry is due September 1st.
The grant guidelines can be found here.
http://fex.org/grantmaking
Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:26pm —
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Philadelphia to host interfaith children and youth festival
This year’s Philadelphia Interfaith Children and Youth Festival, with the theme “Choosing Hope,” is sponsored by the Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia and will be held at New Covenant Campus at 7500 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, on Saturday, September 24th and Sunday, September 25th.
The PICYF is an outdoor event for children and youth to celebrate diverse faith traditions and highlight community…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:23pm —
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Low-income program continues after PECO rate caps expire
Community Legal Services has published an information sheet to highlight the fact that while electricity rate caps will be expiring soon, PECO’s low-income CAP Rate discount will continue.
The PECO CAP Rate discount is available to customers whose household income is within 150% of the federal poverty level.
For more information, go here.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:20pm —
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Nonprofit Center offers management assistance
The Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University has created The Management Assessment Plan as part of its consulting offerings to local nonprofits.
The MAP offers an economical way to gather critical data about an organization and its ability to operate effectively and fulfill its mission. By identifying key areas that may be hindering function and performance, board and staff become equipped to make informed decisions and choices that…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:17pm —
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:11pm —
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The Out of School Time Resource Center publishes three resource directories – the Traveling Services Directory, the Field Trip Directory, and the OST Professional Development Calendar.
The Fall 2011 editions of the directories will be released in September. Individuals are encouraged to get listed free of charge by going here.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:07pm —
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The Out of School Time Resource Center publishes three resource directories – the Traveling Services Directory, the Field Trip Directory, and the OST Professional Development Calendar.
The Fall 2011 editions of the directories will be released in September. Individuals are encouraged to get listed free of charge by going here.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:07pm —
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Disability group seeks comments on advocacy priorities
The Disability Rights Network is seeking comments from persons with disabilities, family members, and other interested persons regarding DRN’s proposed FY 2012 advocacy priorities. Once finalized, these priorities will guide DRN’s advocacy work during the year October 1, 2011-September 30, 2012.
For more details, go here.…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 1:02pm —
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Shawn White reaches out to Philadelphia's black community by organizing barbers to help raise awareness of HIV and AIDS.
White, 39, a research technician at the University of Pennsylvania, said he is "trying to build on the relationships that barbers have with young people. . . . That's why we chose barbers."
Wendell Dingle, 23, a student at Temple University, helps others in the black community by offering free income tax preparation and assistance to families filling out…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 12:57pm —
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This was posted on Parent Power by Anne Gemmell in Facebook. It looks like it gets cut off at the end but still very well said!
We Philadelphians remain to re-build and reclaim our schools. It needs to begin with the resignation of the ENTIRE SRC. In their place, locally elected, paid (so they do the job) school board members. One elected school board member for each re-drawn City Council member. No need for “experts” – but experience with public education as a teacher or parent is…
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Added by Baba Bob Shipman on August 28, 2011 at 12:45pm —
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