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May 2013 Blog Posts (13)

NEW INSURANCE MARKET MIGHT NEGOTIATE RATES - PLEASE CALL

IMPORTANT!  Reversing Course, New Insurance Market Might Negotiate Rates

YOUR PHONE CALL CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN HEALTH ACCESS CT

The CT House of Representatives can act NOW to give Access Health CT the power to actively bargain on behalf of consumers to bring down insurance costs.  Bill 596 was approved by the Senate this…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 31, 2013 at 4:42pm — No Comments

RUNNING GROUP COMBATS OBESITY AND DEFY MYTHS

May 31, 2013 - It is the End of Women's Health Month - But NOT of Caring for Ourselves; That Is A Daily Responsibility.  Let Us Encourage Each Other in Health.

  •  Black Women Are Dying Younger from Heart Attacks. 
  •  Black Women Are Diagnosed With Diabetes Younger Because of Obesity. 
  •  According…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 31, 2013 at 11:30am — No Comments

New Rules for Labeling Meat Went into Effect in U.S. on May 23, 2013

When It Comes to What We Consume into Our Bodies, We NEED to Be Alert and Informed.

New Rules for Labeling Meat Go Into Effect in U.S.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 28, 2013 at 9:36am — No Comments

Childcare Providers Needed

Job%20Description.pdfChildcare Provider

Job Description

 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Child Care Providers will provide childcare as needed (on average two hours at a time once every other week) for TOC meetings and events.

 

With our support, providers will maintain a safe and…

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Added by Camelle Scott on May 22, 2013 at 7:59am — No Comments

A Conversation about Race - Mitchell Library - A Good Thing

A CONVERSATION ABOUT RACE - MITCHELL LIBRARY THIS EVENING - WAS A GOOD THING.  KUDOS TO ALL WHO MADE IT HAPPEN AND TO THE PERFORMERS OF CLYBOURNE PARK.



THE LESSONS OF THE EVENING (in my humble opinion) were:



1) Don't judge a book by its cover.  We need to read the contents.  Listen to the stories of the lives of others; learn from them.



2) Spend time with our children and the…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 20, 2013 at 6:42pm — No Comments

PARENT UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS - SPREAD THE WORD

PARENT UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN OFFERS FREE WORKSHOPS

http://punh.org/

for New Haven Public School Families

Neighborhood Workshop Schedule

Soft Skills Job Training…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 20, 2013 at 6:43am — No Comments

“Montessori School OK’d For 2014 Start” This is Great News!

“Montessori School OK’d For 2014 Start” This is Great News!

Kudos to Elm City Montessori School co-founders Eliza Halsey and Dave Low for their persistence and determination.   Kudos also to Kaye Harvey, director of the Montessori School in Fair Haven

The Montessori model has been “universally accepted” around the world as a method that “can serve all kids, and…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 15, 2013 at 3:54pm — No Comments

It’s not charity– it’s community, says the founder of Benevolent

What good are GED classes if you can’t afford the glasses you need to study? How would it feel to search for work for a year and lose the job when your car breaks down during the first week? Cities and states across America have some form of job training and housing assistance programs, but they lack the infrastructure to address quickly, without onerous bureaucratic requirements, more…

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Added by Lee Cruz on May 11, 2013 at 4:36pm — 1 Comment

"State's Most Dangerous Criminal" is 22 Years Old

State’s “Most Dangerous Criminal” Gets 65 Years (He is 22 years old with a reported 4 murders under his belt.)  He is 22-year-old Zachery Cody Franklin—aka Public Enemy #1.

 

Thanks to the teachers from Hillhouse for providing this real-life lesson about the consequences of bad choices on the streets. This type of…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 10, 2013 at 10:01am — No Comments

Summer Journalism Camp

The Conn. Health I-Team is accepting applications for its summer journalism camps. FREE for New Haven students.http://bit.ly/12dnelT

Added by Lee Cruz on May 7, 2013 at 6:59am — No Comments

The Education Agenda - Weingarten Proclaims Victory In New Haven

Weingarten Proclaims Victory In New Haven 

THE EDUCATION AGENDA - CRITICALLY IMPORTANT.  We applaud the New Haven Independent for its excellent reporting on this issue.

Excellent reporting by Melissa Bailey and the NHI. Regardless of what credits Randi Weingarten is claiming about NHPS, the agreements reached between David Cicarella, president of the NHFT, and the NHPS…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 6, 2013 at 4:06pm — No Comments

MAY IS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH - See OneWorld's Daily Health Notes

WOMEN – STAY HEALTHY - BE A WISE WOMAN ABOUT YOUR HEALTH & WELL-BEING

MAY IS WOMEN’S HEALTH MONTH – OneWorld Progressive Institute Makes Daily Health Information Postings and short informative videos.  See postings for May 1 - 4th listed in reverse order.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 4, 2013 at 7:00am — No Comments

HILLHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MISSING FROM LIST OF PROMISE APPLICANTS FOR 2013.

HILLHOUSE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MISSING FROM LIST OF PROMISE APPLICANTS FOR 2013.

 In the New Haven Independent article titled “Amid Shakeup, Promise Expands Scholarship” demographic figures list the number of applicants for Promise Scholarship by the high schools they attend.  There are 11 schools listed; Hillhouse is not among them.  The reporter said she got no figures for Hillhouse. Does this mean that Hillhouse…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 2, 2013 at 6:00am — No Comments

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Open Street Project

An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit

By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...

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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda

We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...

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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!

The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...

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Local Initiatives Support Corporation

Crain’s NY Names LISC President & CEO, Michael T. Pugh, a 2024 Notable Leader in Finance

In naming Michael Pugh a leader in finance, Crain's NY noted his leadership of LISC, a CDFI that has invested $30 billion in underserved communities, as well as his accomplishments in establishing a loan fund leveraging alternative data and cultivating the next generation of financial leaders at HBCUs.

LISC + TD Bank: Creating Affordable Housing Opportunities in Upstate South Carolina

A dozen LISC offices work with TD Bank to create affordable housing in communities that need it most. In Upstate South Carolina, where our office opened in 2019, LISC benefits from the leadership of TD Bank’s John F. Verreault III, who chairs the Local Advisory Committee. In a new Q+A, learn why supporting affordable housing is so important to TD Bank, and to Verreault.

In Recognition of HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge

As HUD Secretary Fudge prepares to retire from public service, LISC CEO Michael T. Pugh reflects on her impact and the career-long dedication to creating affordable housing for all.

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