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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.

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 here. They are able to work about 8-9 hours/week during the academic year. You get to read students' applications and interview as many as you want, and then you decide which one(s) you want to hire.

This year they have plenty of positions that work with kids directly so they aren't taking any more of those, but you can post a position for administrative help or pretty much anything else. Last year IRIS had 4 students working as receptionist/admin support; development assistant; housing & donations (setting up apartments for refugees); and employment services (helping refugees find jobs).

If you are interested, you can contact:

Vincent Contrucci, Director

Office of Community Service

Quinnipiac University

275 Mt. Carmel Avenue,

CS-CSV Hamden,CT 06518

Tel: (203) 582-5351 Fax: (203) 582-8796

vincent.contrucci@quinnipiac.edu

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 grant management, as well as past successes in building and sustaining effective collaborative relationships. More information here 

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 NCLR Affiliate Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AAMA), a nonprofit community organization based in Texas; Rev. James Manship and Angel Fernandez-Chavero of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in New Haven, Conn.; the Honorable Reynaldo L. Martinez, former Chief of Staff to Senator Harry Reid of Nevada; Rossana Rosado, Publisher and CEO of El Diario-La Prensa newspaper; Jesse James Leija, former world champion boxer and supporter of the Miracle League of San Antonio; and Christine M. Owens, Senior Vice President of Communications and Brand Management at UPS.

“NCLR is thrilled to recognize the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Hispanic community and to our great nation. Through their actions they have shown that there are no limits to what can be achieved with hard work, vision and perseverance,” Murguía said. “We congratulate AAMA, Rev. James Manship and Angel Fernandez-Chavero, the Honorable Reynaldo L. Martinez, Rossana Rosado, Jesse James Leija, and Christine M. Owens and thank them for being an inspiration to us all.”

AAMA, the recipient of NCLR’s Affiliate of the Year Award, is one of the most influential nonprofits in Texas, offering a comprehensive array of innovative programs and services to more than 22,000 individuals each year. With a particular focus on education and youth, AAMA has a stellar track record of outreach to the Latino community through programs such as the George I. Sanchez (GIS) Charter High School, which helps address Latino dropout rates in Houston; the Adelante program, which provides adults with the skills and education necessary to enter and advance in the workplace; and by offering a number of intervention services, such as Barrios Unidos, to Latino youth at risk for gang involvement, drug use, family difficulties, and dropping out of school. This award is the highest honor bestowed upon an Affiliate for exemplary nonprofit management, service to its community, and active engagement in and promotion of NCLR’s programmatic and advocacy initiatives.
Reverend James Manship and Angel Fernandez-Chavero of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in New Haven, Conn., will be honored with the Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award. Rev. Manship and Fernandez-Chavero, a leader on the pastoral council, were instrumental in bringing to light the abuse that members of the community were receiving from police in the neighboring town of East Haven—arbitrary police stops, beatings, stun-gun shots, racial slurs, and illegal searches— which ultimately led to the arrest of four East Haven police officers. They also founded the St. Rose of Lima Education Task Force which provides crucial support for DREAMers on the journey to college, and were heavily involved in the passage of the Connecticut “DREAM Act.” NCLR annually presents this award to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to promoting the interests of Hispanic Americans.

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, Mary Beth DeMartino, Calk Ek, Paul Emerson, Adela Martinez and Fred Meisenkothen.

Incoming President Jeff Dow spoke of his focus for the upcoming year which will include a continuation of new membership growth, the in-place community service programs schedule, and a Peace through Service initiative within the New Haven Community.

Rotary Club of New Haven is celebrating its 95 year of continued community service. Membership applications are available to all individuals interested in local, regional and international service programs. For an application go to "Club Documents" on the club's website.

The Conn. Health I-Team is hosting two week-long journalism camps this summer - July 9 at Quinnipiac University and July 16 at the University of Connecticut. New Haven students can attend for FREE.  Our program gives students the opportunity to spend a week on a university campus, learning the tools of journalism by participating in workshops led by award-winning journalists; sharpening research skills; and reporting and writing stories. Come and join us! Contact Lynne at lynnedelucia@yahoo.com or go to www.c-hit.org

Boost! is currently seeking organizations that have an interest and ability to provide services or supports that meet the academic, social, or physical health needs of students in New Haven's Boost! schools.  

Please fill out an agency profile here: http://www.uwgnh.org/form/boost-agency-profile 

For more information, visit: http://www.uwgnh.org/form/boost-agency-profile  

United Way of Greater New Haven is inviting proposals for grant funding from any non-profit organization serving low-income school-age youth (Kindergarten-Grade 12) in Branford, East Haven, Hamden, New Haven, North Haven and West Haven. Annual grant amounts will range from $10,000-$50,000 and will provide three years of funding to programs that provide high-quality wraparound services and learning supports to help school-age youth in our region succeed in school and be prepared for college and work.  

Please visit http://www.uwgnh.org/funding-opportunities for more information.

Useful tool for nonprofits, still in development, feedback welcome: The Cronote Remind button lets website visitors schedule text message and email reminders about your events or services. For nonprofits, the Remind button can be placed next to information about an upcoming event. Event organizers have access to each button's analytics, which can be used to track interest over time. Remind buttons are generated using three pieces of information: name of the event, message, and desired delivery time. Free for nonprofits. Here's an example:
More info at: http://www.cronote.com (http://www.cronote.com/).

The Conn. Health I-Team is hosting two week-long journalism camps this summer - July 9 at Quinnipiac University and July 16 at the University of Connecticut.  The program gives students the opportunity to spend a week on a university campus, learning the tools of journalism by participating in workshops led by award-winning journalists; sharpening research skills; and reporting and writing stories.  FREE tuition for New Haven students. Contact Lynne at lynnedelucia@yahoo.com or go to www.c-hit.org.

Posted by John Karavas

Board of Director's and member of the Rotary Club of New Haven

Board of Advisers Chairperson, New Haven Citadel, Salvation Army

The New Haven Corps for the Salvation Army is looking for program speakers for a New Haven senior citizen audience for the 2012 summer. Six slots are currently open.  For volunteers contact Lt. Jae Im at 203-624-9891, ext. 12.

Interested in sharing your insights about your work in development (you know aka fundraising)?  Take the Haas Foundation & Compass Point National Development Director Survey.  http://go.madmimi.com/redirects/1338485415-fd208e0be221eceeef559d83148a8a68-804e4b6?pa=9612370389

If you’re interested in hearing more about the research please contact Marla
Cornelius at CompassPoint
marlac@compasspoint.org<mailto:marlac@compasspoint.org> 415.541.9000

Volunteer service on the Board of a local nonprofit is a great way to demonstrate your leadership skills and to learn about your community; it also looks great on your resume. Here is a list of Greater New Haven nonprofits looking for volunteers.The list inclludes specific skill that each organization is looking for in prospective Board members. There is only one way to find out if a local nonprofit needs a skill you have and that is to check out the list. You may be surprised by the variety of things Greater New Haven nonprofits do. For more information about Board service opportunities in Greater New Haven contact Jackie Downing at jdowning@cfgnh.org.

New Haven Rotarians, Jae Im (Commander of the New Haven Salvation Army Citadel) and John Karavas (Board of Advisors Chairperson, Salvation Army) are inviting community members who may be interested in serving on the board of advisors to the next board meeting on May 30th at 450 George St., New Haven.  The monthly meetings start at noon and include lunch. Adjournment is at 1 PM. There is plenty of parking on the grounds.

The board is looking to expand its New Haven community representation as well as broaden the composition of the career experiences of its board members.  If you would like to attend the May 30th meeting and experience the business and fellowship of the board, please call Jae (Jay) Im at 203-624-9891, ext. 12; or John Karavas at 860-817-2460.

For more location information, click here.

WorkPlace seeking training providers.  Excerpt follows.  Use this link to access full document. http://www.workplace.org/news.php

Core/soft employability skill areas to be provided include:

• Work Readiness –Attitude and expectations
• Interviewing and resume development
• Job search techniques
• Interpersonal communications
• Problem Solving
• Planning and Organizing
• Customer service
• Teamwork

The Green Jobs Funnel Initiative fund seeks training for the above to be placed in

the context of the green construction industry and may include, but not be limited

to, such work settings as construction & Laborer’s sites, hazardous waste removal

facilities, deconstruction sites, Energy auditing at residential facilities.

Joyce Barcley

The WorkPlace

203-610-8520

jbarcley@workplace.org

The Yale Office of Facilities and Office of Sustainability would like to invite you to participate in the 2012 Spring Salvage program. Your organization is invited to join us at Ingalls Rink located at 73 Sachem Street on the following Sale Days:

Wednesday, May 16^th                   10:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, May 30^st                    10:30 am - 4:00 pm

All goods will be sold for a nominal price and the sale will be cash only. All items are sold and donated to non-profit organizations, New Haven area charitable organizations and the Yale community. Our warehouse will be “re-stocked” between sale days therefore our inventory will be just as good if not better on the second Sale Day.

Please take note:

• Items will only be available for pick up during the designated Sale Day dates and times. Individuals and organizations will not be allowed to visit the warehouse before this time, place “dibs” on items of interest, or gain access before 10:30 am on the sale days.
• Sale Days are open to by invitation to New Haven area schools, government agencies and charitable organizations with proof of 501(c)(3) status only. Please bring business cards, letterhead or other documentation such as an IRS 501(c)(3) letter for your non-profit or a current Yale issued ID.  If you will be sending patients or clients to pick up items for their own personal use please provide them with a letter to this effect, printed on your organization’s letterhead.
• This invitation is for your organization.  Please do not pass this invitation on to friends or other members of the general public.  Please do not pass this invitation on to listservs or post it on any web sites, including those for non-profits.  Last year’s inclusion of the general public created difficulties and reduced the availability of important items for non-profits.
• If you know of other organizations that should be invited please share their contact information with us and we will include them in this and future announcements
• Parking is limited.  Please car pool. 
• If you plan to pick up large items (ie. furniture) please bring a vehicle large enough to transport your items from our warehouse.  We cannot hold items for you after the sale day. 

Here is a list of items that have been available in the past.  We cannot guarantee what we will have again this year given that we rely strictly on student donations. However, many of the following items are consistently available from year to year:

Backpacks/Carrying Bags

Baskets

Bed Frame

Bed Raisers

Books

Chairs

Cleaning Supplies

Clocks

Computer Cords

Couches

Crutches

Desk Lamps

Fans

Folding Chairs

Fridges

Futon Pads

Futons

Bedding/Clothing

Ironing Boards

Kitchen Items

Lamp Shades

Laundry Racks

Metal Desks

Metal Lockers

Microwaves

Mirrors

Mops/Brooms

Mugs

Office Chairs

Office/School Supplies

Ottomans

Phones

Plastic Bins

Plastic Storage

Printers

Rugs

Shelves

Shoe Racks

Shoes

Standing Lamps

Tables

Televisions

Toys

Trash Cans

Trunks

Umbrellas

Vacuums

White Boards/Cork Boards

Window Screens

and more!

Below is the general price list for items:

(Prices are general and subject to change and specialty items will be priced individually)

We look forward to seeing you in May.

-Yale Recycling

The Journal Register Company newspapers in Connecticut are offering free assistance and resources to nonprofit organizations. Among these services is the inclusion of the GNH Community calendar as a feed on their blog ConnecticutNewspapers.org.

To see how this works go to www.ConnecticutNewspapers.org and click on "community calendar" under "Community Events" in the column on the right. You will be redirected to the GNH Community calendar page. You may also create an event on GNH Community directly from ConnecticutNewspapers.org.-- if you are a member of GNH Community.

Stay up-to-date with what Journal Register Newspapers are doing to help nonprofits by by following their blog or by viewing the blog feed and other useful blogs in the side columns on GNH Community.org

Friends,

All Our Kin is looking for a Fellow in Child Care Policy to join our team! This fellowship is designed for recent college graduates who are interested in early childhood education, policy and advocacy, non-profit management, and public service. Fellows will work full-time at All Our Kin, and will be supervised and mentored by the organization’s co-founders and directors. The fellowship provides a way for bright, committed young leaders to learn more about the field of early childhood education and the nonprofit sector, and gives them an opportunity to grow personally and professionally.

I’ve attached a description of the fellowship and ask that you share it widely. You can also find it on our new and improved website!

http://www.allourkin.org/job-opportunities

Thanks!
Janna

AOK%20Fellowship-2012.pdf

Established in 1978, SINA is a partnership between Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Hartford Hospital and Trinity College, that works cooperatively with the community to develop leadership and improve the economic, physical and social characteristics of Hartford’s Frog Hollow, Barry Square and South Green neighborhoods. SINA’s vision is to serve as a catalyst to foster a vibrant urban community where residents, employees and businesses can enjoy a high quality of life and opportunities for success. SINA pursues this vision through a comprehensive model and synergistic strategy of building community, integrating critical components of community life and education, housing, economic development and public safety.

The executive director position is a unique opportunity for a leader to put creative ideas, operational expertise and passion for SINA’s mission to work in ways that will fortify the organization’s reputation for innovative leadership while expanding its impact. In addition to being a passionate advocate for affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization, the ideal candidate will be a skilled nonprofit leader, a strategic thinker, a problem solver and someone who cultivates, nurtures and leverages relationships, as well as SINA’s reputation and history. He/she will be a well-organized, results-driven and inspiring leader who will implement SINA’s initiatives and projects, represent SINA’s interests before the public, and generate resources required to implement the mission and protect corporate assets. Would you please take a few minutes to circulate information on this position to those throughout your networks who should be made aware of this opportunity?

For the complete position profile and application guidelines, please visit http://www.tsne.org/jobs/sina

Each spring, our students demonstrate their mastery and reflect on their academic progress.

We would love to have you join us! Outside guests help make these exhibitions authentic and meaningful. All guests participate in exhibitions and help evaluate student performance. Guests also help us to learn a lot about how we’re doing as a school from their presence and feedback.

Our 9th and 11th graders all present on the same day at the same time. Our 10th and 12th graders present individually over the course of a few weeks.

Please see the dates below and RSVP at least a few days in advance – space is limited, especially for 10th and 12th grade exhibitions.

9th Grade Roundtable Portfolio Exhibitions:

Wednesday, June 13th, 9 – 10:30 AM

11th Grade College and Career Exhibitions:

Thursday, June 14th, 9-10:30 AM

10th Grade Gateway Portfolio Exhibitions, Monday, 5/21- Monday, 6/4 – please RSVP for specific days/times below (each gateway lasts roughly 45-60 minutes):

5/21 – 10:15 AM

5/22 – 10:15 AM

5/23 – 12 noon & 1:15 PM

5/24 – 1:15 PM

5/29 - 8:30 AM

5/30 – 10:15 AM & 1:15 PM

5/31 – 8:30 AM

6/1 – 9:30 & 11AM 6/4 – 12 noon

12th Grade Social Action Project Exhibitions Monday, 6/4-Tuesday, 6/12 – please RSVP for specific days/times below (each SAP exhibition lasts roughly 45-60 minutes):

6/4 – 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM

6/5 – 8:30 AM, 12 noon, & 1:15 PM

6/7 – 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/8 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/11 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

6/12 - 8:30 AM & 10 AM

Your support is highly appreciated!

-Nydia Roman