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Alzheimer’s Disease is the #1 form of Dementia in America
Dementia is no respecter of color, class, education or economic…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 6, 2014 at 6:30am —
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How much does diversity really matter to an organization--externally?
A New York Times article took a look at how today's organizations may have even put into their policies a commitment to diversifying their boards but have very little to show to this commitment. The Times asks: Companies today earn points…
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Added by Mike Burns on June 5, 2014 at 8:55am —
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Teachers Hold Forum to Show Parents Common Core is Working and Backers of the Common Core Standards Seek Out the Support of Parents.
"GUILFORD: George Cooksey doesn’t care whether Derek Jeter is better than Xander Bogaerts. That wasn’t the point of his visit.…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on June 2, 2014 at 4:00pm —
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Director of Development
JUNTA seeks a full-time Director of Development for immediate hire. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
Organization Description
Junta for Progressive Action is non-profit organization committed to ensuring the economic, political and social conditions of the Latino and vulnerable community of greater New Haven, through programs and advocacy.…
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Added by JUNTA on June 2, 2014 at 4:25am —
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Originally posted on new haven speaks:
Over the years, I’ve started many workshops for parents and child care providers with a simple brainstorm activity. I ask, “What are your dreams for your children, or for the children in your child care?” I’ve completed this activity more than twenty times. Every time, the answers are the same: independence, love,…
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Added by Jessica Sager on May 30, 2014 at 7:10am —
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This year is the 150th anniversary of what was once known as the Girls Club of America and is now called Girls Inc. The story of Girls Inc involved seven women, the founding board, who shared a passion and a commitment to get the job done. I pose that this is what governance is all about.
Here's the story from the Christian Science…
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Added by Mike Burns on May 29, 2014 at 8:40am —
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NHPS Board of Education Goes Meta – More Like Illogical
“The Board of Education is looking to create a committee to discuss ... the Board of Education.
The New Haven Independent reports "At the board’s Tuesday night public meeting, members discussed a plan to create a new Governance Committee that would “guide and prioritize the focus…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 28, 2014 at 4:46pm —
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People Who Qualify Can Still Sign Up for Medicaid In CT
If you signed up for the Affordable Care coverage (ACA) through the Access Health Exchange or any of the various CT agencies and have not paid your premium, you are NOT covered. Please read the Access Health Update article in the CT Mirror and see the links below to get more relevant health care coverage information. This is important!…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 27, 2014 at 8:00am —
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The New Haven Independent covered OneWorld Middle School Oratory Competition Final on Tuesday, May 20, at Worthington Hooker School. The Independent article said:
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 25, 2014 at 7:30pm —
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MAY IS WOMEN'S HEALTH MONTH - PLEASE READ ONEWORLD'S COMPREHENSIVE HEART HEALTH BLOG
Heart Truths for Women – Emphasis on Women of Color -…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 22, 2014 at 4:17pm —
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When the US Justice Department says to your nonprofit board: " the one-man staff of Philadelphia Safety Net, repeatedly gave himself raises without board approval." you know you must be doing something wrong.
But this is indeed what the Justice Department said to the Philadelphia-based Safety Net which was undergoing an audit from having received its funds through its Congressman's earmark. Turns out that the organization, staffed by one individual who was a former staff member to the…
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Added by Mike Burns on May 22, 2014 at 8:46am —
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May 18- 24 Is National Dementia Awareness Week – Open UP! Talk About It! Education is the most effective weapon against ignorance.
OneWorld is committed to seeking out and bringing the community reliable information on health and education-related issues important to our well-being.
This blog on Dementia is one such effort.…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 18, 2014 at 4:00am —
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Organization Description
Junta for Progressive Action is non-profit organization committed to ensuring the economic, political and social conditions of the Latino and vulnerable community of greater New Haven, through programs and advocacy. Founded in 1969 to support the transition of Puerto Rican migrants into New Haven, we have emerged as an organization that focuses on supporting and empowering Latino, immigrant and low-income communities through service and social change.…
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Added by JUNTA on May 16, 2014 at 9:27am —
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WATCH ON SUNDAY, MAY 18, 7-8PM, COMCAST CHAN. 26 - CITIZENS TV
HAMDEN, NEW HAVEN AND WEST HAVEN
Watch also on AT&T Uverse, Channel 99 (the drop-down menu) find the station by looking in alphabetical order for the town in which you live.
YOUTH-AT-RISKS – How To Keep Kids Out Of Jail-…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 16, 2014 at 6:00am —
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The case of a New York City minister, his wife and the executive director have agreed to pay-back loans with interest and penalties they borrowed from their church and two related nonprofits. I am scratching my head a bit over the "must pay back clause" because the Wall Street Journal doesn't really indicate there was any intention not to pay back their loan (which they used to buy a house and property. Some of the loan was also used to buy a car (yes, a BMW). Alas, additional monies were…
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Added by Mike Burns on May 15, 2014 at 8:33am —
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May is National Stroke Awareness Month
PREVENT- TREAT – BEAT- STROKE
LOVE YOUR HEART – HELP YOUR BRAIN –Prevent A Stroke
Stroke is the either the No. 3 or No. 4 cause of death in the USA
Strokes are the leading cause of disability in the United States in 2014
Yet,…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 14, 2014 at 6:00pm —
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Deputy Director for Development and Programs
Junta for Progressive Action seeks a Deputy Director. The purpose of this role is to support the executive director in the development and implementation of the organization’s strategic plans and policies, and to provide leadership and direction to Junta and other staff. Reporting to the executive director (ED), the Deputy Director will have both internal and external facing responsibilities, ranging from client and…
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Added by JUNTA on May 14, 2014 at 4:23am —
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IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (
www.irisct.org), a dynamic nonprofit organization in New Haven CT, is seeking a part-time teacher for its Summer Learning Program. The mission of IRIS is to help refugees and other displaced people establish new lives, regain hope, and contribute to the vitality of Connecticut's communities. IRIS currently serves clients from countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan,…
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Added by Kelly Hebrank on May 14, 2014 at 3:53am —
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OneWorld Presents: The Education Agenda –
OneWorld’s Middle School Oratory Competition Final
4-6pm, Tuesday May 20, 2014.
At: Worthington Hooker School, 691 Whitney Ave., New Haven
Support 7th & 8th Grade Student…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 13, 2014 at 5:02pm —
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A current article in the New Haven Independent says: "Budget Battle Sparks Long-Term Ed Questions"
We agree; we also believe that the voters, parents, and community leaders need to take a closer look at the Education Budget in great detail.
It is important to remember that the Alders and the Mayor work for the voters. It is important that the voters are involved…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on May 12, 2014 at 6:00am —
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