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Grant Opportunities Available to Nonprofits for Project, Capacity Building and General Support; Deadline to Apply is March 28

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker, is accepting applications for the 2014 Responsive Grants process. This grants process is intended to be a source of flexible funding and is open to all requests from nonprofits serving the 20-town region of The Community Foundation for projects and organizational support that meet the eligibility criteria.

Grants awarded in this category range from over $5,000 to hundreds of thousands of dollars,…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on January 21, 2014 at 8:30am — No Comments

GrantStation on Tech Soup for $99-- effective 2 days only (1/21 and 1/22)

Hi all,

GrantStation is heavily discounted on Tech Soup just through tomorrow, 1/22 at 5pm:

http://www.techsoup.org/grantstation?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=npaside010914

Does anyone use it regularly?  It is helpful?  Should IRIS (or any other nonprofit) spend $99 to have it…

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Added by Kelly Hebrank on January 21, 2014 at 7:53am — No Comments

Health Literacy: STD's Inflict Significant Human and Economic Costs

Health Literacy:  Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's) Inflict Significant Human and Economic Costs.  It is important to understand STD’s and their transmission and take appropriate precautions. The CDC has released an STD report for 2012 - the year for which the latest figures are available.

  • STDs are a significant health challenge facing the United States. CDC estimates that nearly 20 million new…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on January 20, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

Act NOW to Get Health Care Coverage by March 1, 2014

Act Now to Get Health Care Coverage by March 1, 2014.

Under the new Health Care Reform law, just about everyone will be required to have health care coverage in 2014. Be sure to enroll by January 23 so your coverage begins no later than on March 1, 2014. You could get the financial protection you need and avoid a potential tax penalty.

Remember, it…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on January 17, 2014 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Project Storefronts Seeks Part Time Coordinator

New Haven Festivals, Inc.

Project Storefronts Coordinator Job Description

 

Responsibilities:

Record Keeping and Tracking

  • Maintain program records which include marketing/promotional material, applications, entrepreneur contracts, etc.
  • Track the number of program inquiries, applicants, special events and other activities relevant activities.
  • Create brief bi-monthly activity reports.
  • Coordinate…
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Added by Kim Futrell on January 16, 2014 at 8:43am — No Comments

Education Agenda - Unrealistic Expectations and Lack of Personal Responsibility Have Built-In Failures

OneWorld's EDUCATION AGENDAUnrealistic Expectations and Lack of Personal Responsibility Have Built-In Failures

In the short ConnCAN video presentation linked in this blog the parents are all voicing their expectations of “Super Mayor” Toni Harp; they are telling what she should do to ensure their children’s education and future success in…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on January 14, 2014 at 9:55am — No Comments

Gates Foundation Holds Teachers' Union & School District Accountable for $40M Grant!

ONEWORLD'S EDUCATION AGENDA:…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on January 11, 2014 at 9:30am — No Comments

Get ACA Sign-Up Help Jan. 11, 2014 - 10AM- Hill Health Center

Jan. 11, 2014 from 10:00am to 3:00pm - at Hill Health Center, 428 Columbus Ave, New Haven

Get Help Signing Up for the Affordable Care Act. Watch short video linked below; learn about the benefits of health coverage under the ACA.

  • The City of New Haven Health Department AND  Access Health Connecticut is offering free enrollment assistance at the Hill Health Center, 428…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on January 10, 2014 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Neighbor-to-Neighbor 2014 Funding Opportunity

Neighbor-to-Neighbor LifeLine will be awarding grants in 2014 to support emergency food and emergency housing services. 



Created at the height of the financial crisis to help people affected by the economic downturn prevent or recover from a crisis, N2N LifeLine has awarded more than $2.6 million in the last five years and provided emergency services to more than 20,000 individuals.



Non-profit organizations, faith…

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Added by Cara Rosner on January 8, 2014 at 9:41am — No Comments

Meet New Haven’s New Mayor, Toni Harp. The Gender Ceiling Is Broken - OneWorld's Civic Engagement

A OneWorld Progressive Institute’s CIVIC ENGAGEMENT Program

 

Meet New Haven’s Mayor- Toni Harp; the first female mayor in New Haven’s 375 year history, and the second African American to occupy the office. John Daniels was the first in 1989.

The glass ceiling has been broken in a major way. Share Mayor-elect Harp's interview with your children; it is truly…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on December 30, 2013 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Free Professional Development Videos

I’ve put together a series of short (two to four minute) video vignettes that will enable you to attend to your own leadership development whenever you need a break, are waiting in line, or have a few minutes of down time. Each of these videos will provide you with useful tools and techniques for developing a more present and creative mindset, so that you can see new possibilities, make connections, and increase your effectiveness.  My hope is that they…

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Added by Mary Gorham on December 30, 2013 at 3:00am — No Comments

Parent 411 #2 - The Right to A Public Education Is In The CT Constitution

OneWorld's EDUCATION AGENDA - DEC. 20, 2013


Parent 411- #2: The Right to A Public Education Is In The CT Constitution


Attorneys Ann-Marie…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on December 20, 2013 at 9:47am — No Comments

Black Male Student-Athletes And POOR Educational Outcomes

Black Male Student-Athletes and Racial Inequities in NCAA Division I College Sports

BY SHAUN R. HARPER, COLLIN D. WILLIAMS JR., AND HORATIO W. BLACKMAN

The big dream of fame, fortune and lots of money in professional sports will materialize for about 2 percent of those who cherish that dream, and even less for those who have sacrificed getting a good education to focus mainly on sports.  We see…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on December 18, 2013 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Grants Available from the Quinnipiac River Fund

Grants Available from the Quinnipiac River Fund; Deadline to Submit Application is January 17, 2014



The Quinnipiac River Fund, a component fund of…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on December 17, 2013 at 3:28pm — No Comments

Still Looking for a Quality Preschool Program? Please share with families



There are a few available preschool openings for New Haven children who are 3 or 4 years old, or will be turning 3 by March, 2014.  Programs are in the Fair Haven, Downtown and Westville neighborhoods.  All programs are open from 7:30am to 5:30pm with fees based on a sliding fee scale.  For information contact the School Readiness office at 203-946-7875 or open the link to call the programs directly.  …

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Added by Denise Duclos on December 11, 2013 at 10:03am — No Comments

Prisoner Reentry: The Importance of Second Chances

Every year, about 1,200 individuals who are released from prison come to  New Haven. Some are at the end of their sentence, while others are serving out criminal convictions in the community under the supervision  of parole or probation officers. When provided the right level of  support and opportunities, these ex-offenders can successfully become law-abiding and productive members of society. But a complex set of  factors make them highly vulnerable to relapsing to criminal activity and…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on December 9, 2013 at 11:02am — No Comments

Employment Opportunity at The Community Foundation

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Disbursements Associate for the Finance, Investments, Administration & Technology Department. The Community Foundation’s mission is to create positive and sustainable change in Greater New Haven by increasing the amount of and enhancing the impact of community philanthropy. The deadline to submit an application is…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on December 3, 2013 at 4:44am — No Comments

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY: International Festival of Arts and Ideas Fellowship Program

Greetings!

 

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas is thrilled to announce that our Fellowship Program is now accepting applications for our 2014 session. We will be accepting 8-10 high school students to participate in this semester long experience. We would love your help in getting this …

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Added by Madelyn Ardito on December 2, 2013 at 11:22am — No Comments

Winter at Grove Street Cemetery

Good Day To All,

This is now a period of hibernation for the earth. All is quiet. However, if during this period of hibernation and quiet, anyone needing information for any of the Grove Street Cemetery residents, or information concerning touring of the cemetery for next year I am always available by my…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on December 2, 2013 at 1:54am — No Comments

Be Alert to Incidence of Domestic Abuse & Related Health Problems

The Holiday Season IS SUPPOSED TO BE A TIME OF JOY AND CELEBRATION.  For  many it is also a time of added stress . DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROLIFERATES DURING AND AFTER HOLIDAYS.

Please be alert and watchful for signs of DOMESTIC VIOLENCE among loved ones. Make the connection between a history of past Domestic Abuse and current chronic health problems.

“Verizon Foundation and…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on November 27, 2013 at 7:23am — No Comments

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The Community Foundation office at 70 Audubon Street is open to visitors by appointment only; Foundation staff are available by phone and email Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to conduct business or to schedule a time to visit. To contact a staff member, view our staff directory.

 

 

 

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Nadia Villagrán Named to Lead Rural LISC, Fuel New Investments in Housing, Economic Development, Jobs

With deep personal and professional experience in rural community development, Villagrán, a veteran LISC staffer, will build on nearly 30 years of Rural LISC investments in affordable housing, workforce development, economic growth and culture.

LISC & Enterprise to Launch New Book on Community Development & Climate Resilience

Next month, LISC and Enterprise Community Partners will release “What’s Possible: Investing NOW for Prosperous, Sustainable Neighborhoods,” an urgent collection of essays on the intersection of community development and climate resilience.

“You Will Not Be Alone”: LISC + Verizon Provide Lifeline for Entrepreneurs New to U.S.

Drawing on their Argentinian heritage and family legacy as purveyors of fine sausages, Federico Etchechoury and his brother Martín brought their craft to the U.S. where they opened WeARGourment in suburban Atlanta. They soon found that starting a business in a new country is full of challenges. Thankfully, the Etchechoury brothers discovered Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a free learning platform offering courses and one-on-one consulting in English and Spanish. Watch their story!

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