The Rotary Club of New Haven participated in the Open World Program this past November hosting a delegation of high-level Ukrainian judges. The club is again considering participation in another effort this coming October.

The Open World Program is a Congressional sponsored program that brings emerging leaders from Russia, Ukraine,…

Ok, so you want to pursue a brilliant business idea that may or may not involve saving polar bears from extinction. You don't have the cash to fund it and as it turns out, you're working ten jobs, you've maxed out your credit cards, banks hate you and pirating is just a big no-no. So what do you do?…

As part of the Clergy Ambassador Program, we will be hosting a week of miscellaneous events to bridge the gap between the church and the community. Events include Emergency Medical Services Orientation, Financial workshop, Interviewing and Resume Writing, Community Mediation Session, and  Medical Screeening...all free of charge...../Click for List of Events

We've finally launched our IndieGoGo campaign to help our peer mediation programs here in the New Haven area, and we couldn't be more excited about it! If you're able to help, just follow the link below for more information; if you are not, but know someone who may be able to, please share this link with them!

CARE is in the process of hiring 4-6 temporary data collectors to go into New Haven Public Schools. Responsibilities include administering health surveys and collecting physical measures on a group of 6th grade students this fall. Work begins in mid-August. See attached PDF for more information.

EDUCATION, CHILDHOOD OBESITY, AND THE NEED FOR PARENT ADVOCATES IN SCHOOLS WHERE THIS IS HAPPENING.

The NY Times article linked below is an important one that many parents, teachers and school administrators should read carefully; it is very informative.

Despite Obesity Concerns, Gym Classes Are Cut

New York Times, Al Baker, 07/10/2012

More than a half-century ago, President Dwight D.…

Keeping the Channel Open

http://newhavenfriends.wordpress.com/2012/07/03/linda-miller-keeping-the-channel-open/

If your nonprofit is looking for steady help during the academic year, especially with tasks that are difficult to find consistent volunteers for, Quinnipiac University is a great resource.  It runs an Off-Campus Work Study program which places students at area non-profits. The nonprofit pays a very small share of the salary- it's something like $2.62/hour. We at IRIS have participated for the last few years, and have overall been extremely pleased with the caliber of the students who work…

The MOMS Partnership develops public health approaches to ensure that pregnant and parenting women living in the City of New Haven achieve the highest possible standards of mental health and well being throughout their lives. The program concentrates its activities on historically underrepresented racial and ethnic minority, pregnant and parenting women who live within the city limits of New Haven.

Candidates for this position should have proven experience in strategic planning and…

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WHEN IT COMES TO MANY OF THE CORE FEATURES OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, CONSERVATIVES WERE ACTUALLY FOR THEM BEFORE THEY WERE AGAINST THEM.”  

These are the FACTS; there are many more.  We invite you to read on. 

We are hearing a great deal about how people across the country oppose this Affordable Health Care law.  Many of the progressive opponents are angry that President Obama and the Democrats did not fight harder for the Public Option. …

THE REAL WINNERS (In Affordable Health Care Act) Are 30 Million Average Americans, Due Process, Decency and America’s Image. Paul Krugman Presents the Facts as He Sees…

THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE ROBERT WOODS JOHNSON FOUNDATION - RISA LAVIZZO-MOUREY, M.D., MBA., HAS ISSUED A COMMENT ON THE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT RULING.

We at OneWorld invite you to read this statement and share it with others.  We also invite you to go to the links listed below to see the more detailed health policy and analysis information about health disparities,  childhood obesity, health care cost quality, etc.

(N'Zinga Shani,…

$1.5 billion a year is spent in the USA on check cashing fees, according to the Brookings Institute.  The FDIC estimates that families without bank accounts - the unbanked or underbanked - spend between 3% and 5% of their income on cash-based financial services.  Since most government benefits are now made electronically through direct deposit, most of the checks being cashed are paychecks.  Many folks go to the check casher because they believe they do not have enough money for a bank…

LAS VEGAS—On Tuesday, July 10, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) will honor six individuals and organizations that have achieved extraordinary accomplishments in their professions and in service to the Hispanic community and the country. The awards will be presented to the honorees by NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía during the highly anticipated annual Awards Gala, which caps off the 2012 NCLR Annual Conference held July 7–10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.



This year’s winners include…

On June 26th the Rotary Club of New Haven celebrated the installation of club officers and members of the board of directors for the 2012-2013 Rotary year at Anthony's Ocean View Restaurant.

New officers include Jeff Dow, President; John Karavas, President-elect; Douglas Lisk, Secretary; and Kevin Guptill, Treasurer. Ron Osach will serve as Immediate Past President.

Board of Directors members include Thomas Ayars,…

New Haven Farms is one of many organizations vying for the $15k offered by Nature's Path Foods. This would help secure our brand new CSA program to help those in need of access to healthy foods. Predominantly Hispanic and low-income families are invited to participate in New Haven Farms' year-round educational programs. 75% of New Haven Farms' members are referred by their community health center medical provider, in a prescription for produce program that enables us to reach the most…