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Featured Blog Posts – September 2016 Archive (10)

Abilities Without Boundaries

Adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities are no different than anyone else in their desire to lead productive and fulfilling lives. But opportunities for employment are often too few. For more than 30 years, a Cheshire-based organization has been overcoming this hurdle for the benefit of both adults with disabilities and area employers.  

“Our individuals are a great choice for a variety of jobs,” says Abilities Without Boundaries Executive Director Kevin…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on September 29, 2016 at 3:57am — No Comments

Volunteer Opportunity - Graphic Designer

'r kids is looking for a seasoned Graphic Designer to help us grow our brand.  For more information about 'r kids please visit our website at

www.rkidsct.org.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please call Cindy at 203-865-5437.

Added by Cindy Fernandes on September 28, 2016 at 7:42am — No Comments

Volunteer Opportunity - 'r kids, Inc. BOD Members

'r kids is currently looking for new BOD members.  Do you have a passion for vulnerable children and their families?  Would you like to make a difference in their lives?  Do you have expertise in finance and governance?  Please visit our website for more information about

'r kids Family Center at www.rkidsct.org.  or call Cindy at 203-865-5437.

Added by Cindy Fernandes on September 28, 2016 at 7:38am — No Comments

Transparency Report by Charlotte Police Is Covered with Glue

  OneWorld Progressive Institute   OneWorld Progressive Institute, Inc is a 501(C)3, 100 percent volunteer organization serving

Greater New Haven and the broader CT community since 1996. Please visit our YouTube channel to see examples of our work: https://goo.gl/q3YhD6  Education and Civic Engagement are two areas of focus. Visitors can learn much more about OneWorld’s investment in…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 24, 2016 at 6:42pm — No Comments

Scholarships Awarded from Milton Fisher Fund:Scholarships Awarded for Creativity and Innovation to 7; Honorable Mention to 9

New Haven, CT (September 22, 2016) - The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and charitable endowment, announces the winners of the Milton Fisher Scholarship for Innovation and Creativity for students who came up with distinctive solutions to problems faced by their schools, communities, and families.  A large number of extraordinary applications were received. While each application submitted for consideration highlighted a creative project,…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on September 22, 2016 at 3:18am — No Comments

The Connecticut Statewide Transition Plan for Alignment with the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Final Regulation’s Settings Rule

Comments to the Connecticut Department of Social Services Home and Community Based Services Unit by David V. Hunter

 

September 21, 2016

I am the President & CEO of Mary Wade, which is a nonprofit senior living campus located in New Haven.  Mary Wade provides a continuum of programs and services including adult day health center, transportation, primary care, out-patient rehab, and 45…

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Added by David V. Hunter on September 21, 2016 at 9:00am — No Comments

Community Foundation Expands and Extends Commitment to New Haven Promise with $1.3 Million Grant

New Haven, CT (September 19, 2016) –The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s permanent endowment and largest grantmaker to nonprofits, announces that it has committed $1.3 Million to New Haven Promise (NHP). The grant will be distributed over three years starting in 2017, following the end of The Foundation's current grant to NHP.

“The Community Foundation sees New Haven Promise as one of the most ambitious and important things happening in our community today,”…

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Added by The Community Foundation for GNH on September 20, 2016 at 1:30am — No Comments

New Haven Public Schools Seek Public's HELP in Reform 2.0

OneWorld Progressive Institute   OneWorld Progressive Institute, Inc is a 501(C)3, 100 percent volunteer  organization serving Greater New Haven and the broader CT  community since…

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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 8, 2016 at 6:00am — 1 Comment

An Opern Letter to Colin Kaepernick

 
From a Green Beret-turned-long snapper 
De Oppresso Liber. (To Free the Oppressed)…
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Added by N'Zinga Shani on September 7, 2016 at 7:00pm — No Comments

A Tribute From Grove Street Cemetery

Dear Friends,

I have been remiss concerning writing about Grove Street but today I feel I need to give Tribute to two special people from the Cemetery - Bill and Joan Cameron. Two people who dedicated themselves to the preservation of the history of New Haven. Both worked unending in the cemetery for over 40 years. In tribute to them both I would like to put their life works into…

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Added by Patricia B. Illingworth on September 5, 2016 at 3:31am — 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

The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC Award $1.7 Million to Upgrade Under-Resourced Community Sporting Spaces in 20 Cities and Towns

LISC and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced grant recipients from the second round of the Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative. Twenty communities across the country will use $1.7 million in grants to fund renovation of facilities for basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, lacrosse, and volleyball.

A Place for Caregiving: LISC Strengthens Housing Stability for Home-Based Child Care Providers

Home-based child care providers are a lifeline for working families, yet they often face challenges with housing and financial stability. A new Q&A with LISC experts dives into their struggles, critical needs, and a pilot program supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help them thrive.

Living Resiliently: In the Wake of Hurricane Helene, LISC’s Sam Ruark Reflects

LISC’s new director of green initiatives is helping lead a groundbreaking effort to decarbonize the nation’s affordable housing and help low-income communities build resiliency in the face of the harmful impacts of climate change. Here, after personally weathering Hurricane Helene in the intentional “ecovillage” where he lives in North Carolina, Ruark paints a picture of what’s at stake, and how the planet and people can heal together.

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