New Haven, CT (December 23, 2010) - The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, the region’s largest grantmaker and charitable endowment, is accepting grant applications through its Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program, formerly known as The Neighborhood Small Grants Program. The Program has been re-named to emphasize the purpose of helping New Haveners build their leadership and organizing skills and to inspire leadership among new individuals and groups in New Haven’s neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Leadership Grant Program provides grants of $100 to $3,000, and training to individuals and civic groups to help them to carry out their agendas. In addition, it supports projects that improve life for residents and visitors to New Haven’s neighborhoods. The grant application, eligibility criteria and guidelines are available online at www.cfgnh.org. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 11, 2011.
This year, The Community Foundation will prioritize grant proposals involving activities and events that support student achievement efforts by enriching the educational experience of children, youth, and/or families. Priority will also be given to activities taking place in the vicinity of, or that benefit children, youth and families in the vicinity of the four K-8 pilot Boost! schools (Barnard, Clinton Ave., Troup and Wexler Grant) identified by the New Haven Public School System, as part of its school change reform efforts. Although activities and events in other areas will be considered as funds allow, those activities that contribute to the educational experiences of children in the identified schools and surrounding neighborhoods will be given higher priority for support in 2011.
Since 1928, donors to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven have built the community's endowment of nearly 800 named funds valued at approximately $300 million. For more information about the work of The Community Foundation visit www.cfgnh.org.
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Posted by Pamela Mautte on December 28, 2010 at 3:05pm
TITLE: Community Organizer Dept: VSAAC Status: Part-time (30 hours a week)
To support the goals of BGHS and VSAAC though implementing community based prevention services, collaborating with community partners, and developing and managing prevention programming.
SCOPE
Research and facilitate the development and implementation of community based prevention initiatives and programs. Research and develop resources to sustain the initiatives and participate in area prevention programs/ coalitions and/or Local Prevention Councils. Mobilize communities/ groups throughout New Haven & surrounding towns to address youth drug and alcohol abuse prevention and related issues in the communities. Flexible schedule to accommodate evening & weekend community meetings and activities
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
• Knowledge of substance abuse prevention, community development and mobilization, youth development principles and community organizing approaches • Ability to conduct effective advocacy, prevention education, and project evaluation • Must possess the ability to motivate, engage, and interact with a diverse cross-section of community members, including but not limited to law enforcement, businesses, schools personnel/educators, parents, community leaders and other volunteers in the community. • Project management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize. • Knowledge, skill, and experience in local community resources and ability to use and understand data. • Create, manage, and execute short and long term project work plans • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to facilitate trainings, ability to prepare and present concise information to small and large groups of individuals through public speaking skills • Ability to work independently while keeping key individuals and groups informed, work collaboratively with small staff team
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
BS/BA in public health, social work, community health education or related field with strong understanding of community coalitions, volunteer engagement/recruitment. Certified Prevention Specialist, Certified Health Educator. Two years experience in human services, public health or related field required. Proficient in MS office.
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Posted by Jim Emswiler on December 2, 2010 at 3:59pm
New Life Corporation is seeking an Associate VITA Coordinator for the 2011 tax season to assist the operation of their free tax preparation service for low-income families in New Haven. This is a full-time position from January to June. It requires evening and Saturday hours as well as daytime hours. Please contact Jim@NewLifeCorp.org for more information. Read more…
