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October 2012 Blog Posts (16)

October is Breast Cancer and Health Literacy Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer & Health Literacy Awareness Month.

We Encourage Our Viewers to Take This Opportunity to Learn All You Can About the Anatomy of the Breast & How Cancer is Staged.

OneWorld has provided a wealth of information from some of the best resources available.  It is free and reliable information.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 26, 2012 at 6:09am — No Comments

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven seeks Knowledge Officer

REVISED 10/19/12

 

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker, is seeking a qualified candidate for a professional position in the Grantmaking and Strategy 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 for applications is November 9,…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 19, 2012 at 7:29am — No Comments

HIV is 24th Leading Cause of Death for Whites - 9th Leading Cause of Death for Blacks

HIV Death Rates Fall, But Disparities Remain: Study

Reuters
, Andrew Seaman, 10/10/2012



New drug treatments have dramatically improved survival for…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 17, 2012 at 8:00am — No Comments

Study Demonstrates the Dangers of Second-Hand Smoke to Children

When Adults Smoke in Cars, Child Passengers Suffer: Study

HealthDay, 10/16/2012

Smoking in cars produces levels of…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 17, 2012 at 7:28am — No Comments

Ready to make a difference in your community?

HAVE YOU HAD ENOUGH OF TALKING ABOUT THE ISSUES??

ARE YOU READY TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THEM?

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE????

Christian Community Action, Inc.’s

Advocacy & Education Project…

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Added by Merryl Eaton on October 16, 2012 at 8:12am — No Comments

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Month - Get Informed!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness and Education Month.  It is also the month for Health Literacy. However, we at OneWorld believe that every day is the right day for Health Literacy and Breast Cancer Education. OneWorld has a more extensive posting for all women on our regular web blog page at: http://oneworldpi.org/blog/archives/1276

By October 21,…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 13, 2012 at 2:35pm — No Comments

RWJF News Digest: Childhood Obesity - A Variety of Resources about Childhood Obesity

Colorado Tries to Keep Kids on Healthy Track 

USA Today, Kelly Kennedy, 10/03/2012 This frequently updated news digest on the subject of Childhood Obesity…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 12, 2012 at 4:34pm — No Comments

Many People Are Working On The Obesity Problem In The Black and Hispanic Communities

Education about Obesity Needs to Start with Parents, Community Organizations and Schools.

It would help greatly if more Churches substitute fruits and veggies for danish, bagels and muffins.…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 12, 2012 at 2:31pm — No Comments

Eighteen-month-old Shot in Cross-fire. Where is the Community Indignation to End The Violence?

The undersigned are members of Community Healing Network - based in New Haven.
 
Dear Friends:
A few days ago, a little boy, just one and a half years old, was the victim of a drive-by shooting in New…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 12, 2012 at 11:01am — No Comments

The Next Generation of Manhood - A Call to Action Against Domestic Violence

 OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS & PREVENTION MONTH.

A Call To Men has produced a powerful and informative PSA titled: The Next Generation of Manhood.

OneWorld Progressive Institute (OneWorld) invites you to watch this 2 mins 9 secs…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 9, 2012 at 7:18am — No Comments

The Community Healing Network Invites You to Defy The Lie and Embrace the Truth

Dear Friends:

We are counting down to the fifth annual celebration of Community Healing Days on October 19, 20, and 21. This year, Community Healing Network and the Association of Black Psychologists are coming together to call on Black people everywhere to make a personal commitment to emotional wellness by taking the…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 8, 2012 at 7:58am — No Comments

Understanding Medicare Care, Cost, Control and Consequences

Medicare Finances Made Simple

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 6, 2012 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Facts about ACA and Medicare - Hear from the Experts

What are the real facts about the Affordable Care Act and Medicare? Get answers from the experts. Hear from Brad Plebani, deputy director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy (CMA), through a OneWorld community information video. Hear also from Frances Padilla, President, Universal Health Foundation; Theresa Younger, Executive Director, The Permanent Commission on the Status of Women (PCSW), and the Reverend Lamar-Sterling, First…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 5, 2012 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Chief Program Officer - YWCA Hartford Region

For more information, please contact Janna Pedersen at:

Ampersand Consulting

PO Box 35

Storrs, CT 06268

860-429-2930 - voice

Added by Michael Negron on October 3, 2012 at 10:13am — No Comments

Evening Childcare Assistant position opening at Junta

Junta for Progressive Action has an immediate opening for an Evening Childcare Assistant.  The Assistant cares for children of parents who are enrolled in Junta’s adult education classes.  This is a  is a part-time position. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

-       Register children for childcare service

-       Provide age-appropriate activities for children 5-13 including, but not limited to: Arts and crafts…

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Added by JUNTA on October 2, 2012 at 1:30am — No Comments

OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH - EDUCATION IS KEY TO AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

October is Domestic Violence Awareness  Month.  Education is Key to Awareness and Prevention.

 The 24-hour toll-free hotline to report domestic violence in CT is 888-774-2900.  Confidential assistance is available, free of charge.

The Regional Center for Domestic Violence Services will hold a conference on “The Lethality of Domestic Violence” on October 19…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 1, 2012 at 6:41pm — No Comments

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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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