April 2011 Blog Posts (7)

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You can increase your nonprofit organization's visibility in 2011 by creating a profile on giveGreater.org...

giveGreater.org is an online database of local nonprofit profiles that enables donors to learn about, connect with and give to nonprofits 24/7.

 

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Added by Stephanie Chung on April 22, 2011 at 11:00am — No Comments

New Haven Police seeking Resident Applicants for Resident Academy

Go behind the scenes of the NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT - Apply today for the Citizens’ Police Academy.

 

The Citizens’ Academy is an 8 week course designed to enlighten residents about the New Haven Police Department. The Goal is to Bridge the information Gap between the Community and the Police Department.

 

Participants must be 18 yrs or older.

 

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 18, 2011 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Job oppening at CAHS: Outreach Advocate, New Haven County

CAHS mission and vision: Works to end poverty and to equip and empower all families in Connecticut to build a secure future. We envision a Connecticut where all children and families thrive and, regardless of income, contribute to and share in Connecticut’s growth.  Low-income residents—working in collaboration with policy makers, business and labor leaders, the faith community and the general public—play a central role in developing policies and…

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Added by Roger Senserrich - CAHS on April 15, 2011 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Contacting State Officials & Legislators about Proposed Budget/Policy Changes?



Note: These talking points are important and timely however each organization must develop its own strategy for communicating with legislators and policy makers. Staff members should always check with the Executive Director (or equivalent staff leader) and the top staff person should in turn develop their strategy in…
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Added by Lee Cruz on April 8, 2011 at 3:42pm — No Comments

IF YOUR CLIENTS DON’T HAVE DENTAL INSURANCE, THIS FREE CLINIC IS FOR THEM

With an estimated one in three Connecticut residents without dental insurance, two free clinics scheduled this year in Waterbury and Hartford may set records for treatment.

The fourth Connecticut Mission of Mercy clinic will be held Saturday and Sunday,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on April 4, 2011 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Sing for a Cause! Community choir singers needed for Benefit Concert for Habitat for Humanity

All ages, all talents of singers needed for a concert to benefit Habitat for Humanity on May 14th at North Haven High School.  Fun music, this is fifth year for this great concert featuring local talent.  3-4 rehearsals required, starting April 28th.  For more info email conductor Amanda Kaletsky at:  amitycaresconcert@gmail.com

Added by cathie miller on April 3, 2011 at 8:22pm — No Comments

Homeless Unaccompanied Youth: Best Practices & Model Programs from the Nat'l Center for Homeless Education

Check it out at: http://www.terrifictransitions.org/nche/best/youth.php

 

Added by Lee Cruz on April 1, 2011 at 1:02pm — No Comments

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Just like Chess, planning Open Streets takes strategy and planning. With so many moving parts to coordinate, it can be difficult to know how to start planning your Open Streets initiative. Coordinating between local government, businesses and neighborhood groups can feel overwhelming if you don’t have a plan. Luckily, the good folks at ioby have [...]

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Tips for Attending Open Streets

We spend a lot of time talking about how to organize Open Streets, but the vast majority of people just want to enjoy a day walking or riding with their family and friends. How do you make it as easy as possible for participants to have a great time at Open Streets? We know that [...]

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