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August 2012 Blog Posts (19)

JOIN ONEWORLD'S TV CONVERSATIONS FOR A MORE INFORMED, ENLIGHTENED AND PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY

JOIN THE CONVERSATIONS AT ONEWORLD ON OUR "21ST CENTURY CONVERSATIONS" TELEVISION PROGRAMS.

HELP TO BUILD MORE SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITIES.

HELP TO BUILD A BETTER MORE PEACEFUL WORLD.



WE CAN BUILD A MORE UNDERSTANDING, PATIENT, FORGIVING
AND SUPPORTIVE WORLD WITH THOUGHTFUL AND INFORMED CONVERSATIONS.



WE CAN LEARN MUCH FROM EACH OTHER-- REGARDLESS OF OUR INDIVIDUAL…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 29, 2012 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Seeking in-kind donations, program ads, and sponsorships. Help?

On November 8, 2012, The Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund will recognize the contributions of three local community leaders at our annual Good Egg Celebration.

 

The Greater New Haven Community Loan Fund is a 501(c)3 CDFI (nonprofit, community development financial institution). Want to know more about what CDFIs do? Watch this video: …

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Added by Brianna Gavigan on August 29, 2012 at 2:30am — No Comments

"THE WORLD'S 100 MOST POWERFUL WOMEN" According to Forbes Magazine. OneWorld Recognizes Some Who Paved the Way - Trail-Blazers.

THE 100 WOMEN WHO RUN THE WORLD

 (According to Forbes Magazine)

Forbes, Caroline Howard, 08/22/2012

From CEOs and heads of state to early adopter entrepreneurs, celebrity role models, billionaire activists and philanthropists who are healing the world, Forbes ranks the women who matter most.

Editor’s Note: Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, President and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, is included in this…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 28, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

ANOTHER REPORT INFORMING US ABOUT HEALTH DISPARITIES AMONG MINORITY CHILDREN - WE NEED TO CHANGE THIS

Health Disparities Found Among Black, White and Latino Children 

Los Angeles Times, Anna Gorman, 08/22/2012 



Black and Latino children were more…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 26, 2012 at 7:28pm — No Comments

Public Allies Connecticut wants YOU to lead! Get paid to make a difference in New Haven!

Public Allies Connecticut is looking for an emerging nonprofit leader to join our program, starting this September!

Do you know someone who is a strong team player, eager to learn, detail oriented, passionate about social change, and is ready to commit to a 10-month full time service position? If this describes you, or someone you know, please share this info with them and encourage…

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Added by Emily Gallagher on August 24, 2012 at 7:57am — No Comments

Job Announcement - Senior Policy Fellow, Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice

Connecticut Voices for Children is a research-based children’s advocacy organization that works on the state, local, and national level to promote the well-being of Connecticut’s most vulnerable children and youth. Connecticut Voices staff come from a wide range of fields --- law, nursing, social work, demography, public health, education and business – and use a multi-disciplinary approach to work on leading children’s rights issues in the fields of health care, early care,…

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Added by Claire Morduch on August 24, 2012 at 6:59am — No Comments

NH to Upgrade & Increase Functionality Elm City Resident Card, Interested in Your Input

The City of New Haven is in the process of upgrading and increasing the functionality of its Elm City Resident Card.  The City has contracted with Community Financial Resources, a non-profit that works nationally to develop consumer-friendly banking products for low-to-moderate income households),  to help design an enhanced card that meets the needs of its residents.

 

One of the first steps in this process is to ask for input from local organizations that have first hand…

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Added by Lee Cruz on August 23, 2012 at 6:10am — No Comments

INFAMOUS FUSION DRILL TEAM

WE ARE NEWLY FORMED JR DRILL TEAM AGES 7-12, SRS ARE 13-18.  WE HAVE WON SIX TROPHIES SINCE WE STARTED LAST YEAR.  OUR TEAM IS EXPANDING AT A RAPID RATE AND OUR TEAM DIRECTOR HAS TO TRANSPORT THE MEMBERS OF THE TEAM AND OUR DRUMS TO PRACTICE 3 DAYS PER WEEK.  HER VAN ONLY HOLDS 7 PEOPLE, BUT SHE FILLS IT UP.  SO WE NEED A DONATION OF A GENTLY USED 15 PASSENGER VAN.  WE ARE A NON-PROFIT SO IT WILL BE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.  CALL 203 346-8455  IF YOU CAN HELP US

Added by SHIRLEY BANKS on August 20, 2012 at 12:24pm — No Comments

Make Monitor Square More Accessible and More Beautiful

 

In our Be The Change project, we will build on what we have accomplished over the last four years in Monitor Square. The first component of our project aims to improve accessibility to Monitor Square. Currently there is only a single entrance to the park, and it is a narrow gap in the railing at Chapel and Winthrop.

 

 

We feel that a…

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Added by John S. Fitzpatrick on August 17, 2012 at 7:57am — 2 Comments

Artspace seeks artists/designers to submit proposals for two unique installation opportunties during City-Wide Open Studios

In connection with the City-Wide Open Studios alternative space at the New Haven Register (October 20th, 21st), Artspace is offering $1,000 plus materials support to artists/designers selected for two unusual opportunities. 

 

The first opportunity is a chance to create an installation inside of an empty New Haven Register delivery truck. Two of these delivery trucks will be parked directly…

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Added by JP Culligan on August 16, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

Audubon CT is seeking citizen scientists (volunteer birdwatchers)

Audubon CT is seeking citizen scientists (volunteer birdwatchers) to participate in surveys of Neotropical migrant songbirds during fall migration, one morning per week from August 20 - October 20, 2012. Volunteers should have strong bird identification skills and at least a basic ability to identify common plants. Our priority sites for the surveys are coastal sites from Greenwich to New London as well as sites in the greater Hartford area, but people interested in conducting the surveys at… Continue

Added by Lee Cruz on August 16, 2012 at 4:25am — No Comments

Executive Director Opportunity - Hartford Preservation Alliance

Dear Friend of Hartford Preservation Alliance,

I am assisting board members from the Hartford Preservation Alliance (HPA) with their executive search.  We have recently launched the search for a passionate and inspiring executive director to lead this organization dedicated to preserving Hartford’s unique architectural heritage and we are spreading the word about this opportunity as widely as possible. 

After seven successful years of sustainability and growth during a…

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Added by Michael Negron on August 14, 2012 at 6:25am — No Comments

Follow up to: Be the change YOU want to see in New Haven: Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy & Getting it Done

Below is the list of ideas shared at "Be the change YOU want to see in New Haven: Crowdsourcing, Philanthropy & Getting it Done." You can also see the ideas posted in the front window at The Grove, 71 Orange St. New Haven.

 

If you offered up an idea at the gathering and do not see your idea on this list, we did not get it. If you did not attend the meeting and one of these ideas interests you, please write to me at …

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Added by Lee Cruz on August 13, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments

HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH LOVED ONES ABOUT ORGAN & TISSUE DONATION IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKING DONATION WISHES KNOWN.

The NH Register Story about Bryan Donahue's book – On Borrowed Time – How I Built a Life While Beating Death - is a wonderful accounting of what is possible with organ donation.

We are happy for this family and pleased that they are sharing their story. While not many living people can easily donate a piece of liver or a kidney, with consistent and committed education efforts cadaver donation can be increased…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 12, 2012 at 9:44am — No Comments

Help New Haven & Hamden Students to Stand Out as Peer Mediators

Please check out this Indiegogo Campaign to get hoodies for the peer mediators in New Haven Schools.  Currently, we have trained peer mediators in:

ESUMS (Both Middle and HS)

Hill Central Music Academy

New Haven Academy

Edgewood Magnet School

East Rock Global Magnet School

The Sound School

Troupe School

This coming fall we will be training…

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Added by Joe Brummer on August 9, 2012 at 2:30pm — No Comments

Attn: cooks\bakers who want to be money makers

You a great cook\baker but not making money because you don't have Commercial Kitchen. Solution New Haven Kitchen. 

Meetings for New Haven's Kitchen

Our first step in creating the kitchen is to hold meetings over the next two weeks. If you…

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Added by Lee Cruz on August 6, 2012 at 9:00am — No Comments

Executive Director - Hartford Habitat

I am assisting board members from the Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity (Hartford Habitat) with their executive search.  We have recently launched the search for a passionate and inspiring executive director to lead the local affiliate for this internationally recognized organization, and we are spreading the word about this opportunity as widely as possible. 

After five successful years defined by growth in a…
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Added by Michael Negron on August 3, 2012 at 7:44am — No Comments

IF YOU WERE ASKED TO MAKE THE CASE FOR LAWS THAT IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, HOW WOULD YOU CHOOSE?

AT A TIME OF TIGHT BUDGETS, SHORT-SIGHTED POLITICAL AND FISCAL LEADERS EVEN HERE IN OUR BLUE STATE, MAKING AND IMPLEMENTING LAWS THAT REALLY IMPROVE ACCESS TO AND EFFECTIVE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC HEALTH IS A REAL CHALLENGE. FORTUNATELY, ACROSS THE COUNTRY THERE ARE INNOVATIVE IDEAS BEING PUT FORWARD AND WORKED ON AND AVAILABLE TO ALL TO LEARN.

WHAT IS OUR PLAN IN CT, AND ARE OUR LEGISLATURE AND THE GOVERNOR REALLY ON…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 2, 2012 at 9:03am — No Comments

HEALTH CARE REFORM IN ACTION: HOW WILL HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGES IMPROVE QUALITY?

HEALTH CARE REFORM IN ACTION:  How Will Health Insurance Exchanges Improve Quality?



Health insurance exchanges aren’t just an opportunity to expand access to health insurance. They also offer states a number of options to drive quality improvement and delivery system reform.  

 Aligning Forces for Quality (AF4Q) is the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s signature effort to lift the overall quality of…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on August 1, 2012 at 7:17pm — 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

Lowe’s Launches $2.5 Million Western North Carolina Small Business Recovery Fund

LISC is teaming up with Lowe’s to help small businesses in Western North Carolina recover from the impacts of Hurricane Helene. We will make $20,000 grants to 100 small businesses to address urgent needs and jumpstart recovery. Small businesses in disaster-declared communities may apply for grants from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22.

Supporting Pathways to a Strong Financial Future: Q+A with Allianz Life’s Kenna Poppler

Kenna Poppler of Allianz Life understands the power of LISC’s Financial Opportunity Center® model and how it helps strengthen the financial futures of individuals and families across the Twin Cities. Since 2022, Allianz Life’s support has helped pave a path to sustainable financial and career success for nearly 3,000 people. Learn why working with LISC Twin Cities to reduce barriers to economic inclusion is so important to Allianz Life, and to Poppler.

LISC Entrepreneurs of Color Fund Reaches $500M Goal, Sets New Benchmark of $1B in Small Business Lending

LISC announced today that the Entrepreneurs of Color Fund (EOCF) has surpassed its $500 million goal for small business lending across the country—more than two years ahead of schedule. LISC is now expanding the program to double its impact, aiming to support $1 billion in financing for underserved businesses and communities. “We are working to level the playing field—to connect promising but overlooked businesses to affordable financing so that whole communities can benefit from economic development and growth,” said Steve Hall, LISC vice president of Small Business Lending.

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