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October 2015 Blog Posts (18)

Seeking Grant Proposals $1K-$10K 501 (C) (3)

THE "B" FOUNDATION

Now accepting grant applications from Internal Revenue

Service qualified 501 (C) (3) organizations which seek

assistance consistent with the goals of the "B"…

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Added by B Foundation on October 29, 2015 at 7:00am — No Comments

Just Another Walk

~~Cheers To All~~

We are moving into the time of year where we all count our blessings and are very grateful for many, many things. I would to point out another walk -…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on October 29, 2015 at 1:21am — No Comments

Nonprofit Board Duty of Obedience versus Duty of Care

In a little town south of Atlantic City there sits a six-story elephant Lucy is a National Historic Site (built in 1881) and she is in a bit of disrepair needing attention. But wait! PETA will help. PETA (the anti-cruelty-to-animals folks) has offered to throw-in some cash if they can also highlight, using Lucy, the plight of circus animals.

The Board of the organization that owns and is committed to the preservation of Lucy has however rejected PETA's offer saying that anything that…

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Added by Mike Burns on October 27, 2015 at 7:32am — No Comments

Greater New Haven Green Fund Now Seeking Proposals For Funding Up to $10k

Need funding for your environmental project or environmental organization?

The Greater New Haven Green Fund -- a small foundation that funds environmentally beneficial projects in the municipalities of New Haven, East Haven, Hamden, and Woodbridge -- solicits small and large grant applications once a year. Funding up to $10,000 is available. This year, grant applications are due on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 6:00 PM. An electronic version of the Cover Letter,…

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Added by Aaron Goode on October 26, 2015 at 10:30am — No Comments

HEALTH SMARTS: KNOW SYMPTOMS OF NORMAL AGING VS. DEMENTIA

NORMAL AGING VERSUS DEMENTIA - LEARN TO RECOGNIZE THE SYMPTOMS

The complete 1-hour video is available from OneWorld Progressive Institute, Inc.

Although they are at times similar, the symptoms of normal aging differ from dementia in significant ways.  Others often tell us-- don’t worry about forgetting things; it happens to me all the…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 21, 2015 at 4:12pm — No Comments

Job posting: City of New Haven Food System Policy Director

The job opening for the newly-created New Haven Food System Policy Director has been posted.  



A detailed job description is available here

Submissions should be emailed to NHJobs@newhavenct.gov with the position title included in the subject line, and should include…

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Added by New Haven Food Policy Council on October 21, 2015 at 4:30am — No Comments

Job Opening: Chief Dream Director | The Future Project - New Haven

Hello GNH Community!

Can you help us find a Chief Dream Director for The Future Project in New Haven?

The Future Project is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires young people to live lives of passion and purpose - and take bold actions toward their…

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Added by Sarah Tankoos on October 19, 2015 at 8:30am — No Comments

Treating Breast Cancer: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach

OneWorld Progressive Institute Presents: Treating Breast Cancer: A Multi-Disciplinary Team Approach

The 8:17 video linked to this post has valuable information on the importance of making good decisions about treatment for Breast Cancer. When we get bad news, it's not always easy to think clearly. However, if it is a topic about which you already have some solid information, it will be…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 17, 2015 at 4:29pm — 1 Comment

EDUCATION AGENDA: DOES TFA HAVE A RACE PROBLEM?

THIS IS AN EDUCATION AGENDA ITEM:

According to a program on NPR (linked below)

Two Teach For America Alums Say TFA Has Big Problems When It Comes To Race.  OneWorld simply copied a portion of the article from the NPR web site and posted it here for the convenience of those who would like to get the details.  It is a very interesting article.  We…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 15, 2015 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Thank you to the 100 plus walkers

Thank you to the 100 plus individuals who braved the cold and wet weather to participate in the 5th Annual Walk Against Domestic Violence held on Saturday October 3 at East Rock Park.  

Why do we walk...Because every 9 seconds a woman in the US is assaulted or beaten. We walk because studies suggest that up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence. We walk because Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women. We walk to show our…

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Added by Susan D'Orvilliers on October 15, 2015 at 7:00am — No Comments

October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

During the month of October we focus on creating a greater level of awareness around the issue of Domestic Violence. However, somewhere in Connecticut, Domestic Violence is a problem that occurs every day. We encourage you to be aware of and alert to the problem at all times.

  • Do whatever you can to help those who are afflicted while trying to stay safe…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 13, 2015 at 5:38am — 1 Comment

Ghost Stories From Grove Street Cemetery

Cheers to One and All,

Well, this is the "season of the witch" as the song goes.....but I am writing to give a brief notation on Ghost Stories from the Victorian…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on October 13, 2015 at 12:57am — No Comments

From NYT: Dual-Language Programs Are on the Rise, Even for Native English Speakers

On one of the first days of class at Dos Puentes Elementary School in Upper Manhattan last month, a new student named Michelle peered up through pale blue glasses and took a deep breath.

“Can I drink water?” Michelle, 6, said.

“Diga en Español,” her first-grade teacher, Rebeca Madrigal, answered.…

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Added by Lee Cruz on October 12, 2015 at 6:52am — No Comments

Employment Opportunity at The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region's largest grantmaker and permanent charitable endowment, is seeking a qualified candidate for an entry level administrative assistant position in the Development, Stewardship, Donor Services and Communications (DSDSC) Department.   

Development Associate

Position Summary:

This position supports several development, donor service and communications processes, as…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on October 12, 2015 at 2:24am — No Comments

BREAST CANCER: DENSE BREAST TISSUE, MICROCALCIFICATIONS, GENETIC SCREENING

OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER EDUCATION AND AWARENESS MONTH. 

OneWorld Progressive Institute provides educational information and videos for the benefit of the community. Please check out the short video segments linked in this blog, and please SHARE this blog with others; men and women.  Find much more information at: …

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 10, 2015 at 7:05pm — 1 Comment

EDUCATION: Hillhouse Transitioning- Administrators NEED HELP

EDUCATION AGENDA - To say that James Hillhouse High School Is Going through Transition is to make a GROSS understatement.

OneWorld invites you to read the article and posted comments in the New Haven Independent linked below.



Superintendent Garth Harries said the district could have managed this year’s transition better. Why not start right…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on October 10, 2015 at 4:43pm — 1 Comment

Grant Manager - part time position opening

Solar Youth’s empowers youth from New Haven’s low income neighborhoods to achieve lifelong success. Through programs that connect youth to the environment, their communities and each other, youth build the skills and motivations necessary to be positive contributors to their community, have healthy relationships, be physically and mentally healthy, and become economically self-sufficient.

We are currently seeking an amazing Grants Manager.  This…

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Added by Joanne Sciulli on October 8, 2015 at 4:40am — No Comments

Nonprofit Board Strategic Direction #Nonprofit Boards

While there is no specific reference to governance in the following Philadelphia Inquirer article, I pose that the article is very much about nonprofit governance.  The topic: what to do when your whole sector is flailing.  The sector: volunteer…

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Added by Mike Burns on October 7, 2015 at 8:32am — 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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