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We are looking for 12 people in New Haven who are activists and 

- who receive (or have received) SNAP or WIC benefits, or 
- who use (or have used) food pantries or soup kitchens, or 
- are seniors who are experiencing or are at risk of food insecurity.  

As you’ll see in the attached brochure, the training and internship are both paid.  The application for the training is attached to the brochure.  All applications are due by October 11^th.  Instructions for returning the application to us are included on the brochure. 

If you know someone who may be interested in this opportunity, please contact Billy Bromage, chair of the Food Assistance Working Group at billy.bromage@yale.edu, to get a brochure.  You can also print the brochure from the attached PDF and have the applicant send it in.

Public Allies Connecticut

September 24th, 2013

External Relations Associate (Public Allies Connecticut - New Haven)

About Public Allies:

Public Allies’ mission is to advance new leadership to strengthen communities, nonprofits, and civic participation. We are motivated by our conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together. Public Allies is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1992, Public Allies has graduated more than 3,200 Allies from its signature model designed to expand the capacity of local nonprofits and to promote emerging leaders in the sector.

About Public Allies Connecticut:

Launched in 2003, Public Allies Connecticut (PACT) has placed nearly 200 AmeriCorps members at more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, where they have helped to create, improve, and expand services to meet local needs. Public Allies Connecticut is affiliated with RYASAP, Inc. an urban/suburban collaborative for solving community problems throughout the state.

Position Description:

• Develop and implement communications strategy with support from Executive Director and Fund Development Coordinator
• Coordinate annual giving program, including mailings, list building and maintenance of donor database
• Support event planning, including 10th anniversary celebration in 2014
• Represent PACT at community events
• Produce written proposals, reports and other correspondence to funders
• Reports to Fund Development Coordinator
• Part-time (20-25 hours per week)
• Position based in PACT’s New Haven office

Qualifications and Experience:

• 1-2 years work experience at nonprofit in external relations (development and/or communications) capacity
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, Google-based applications and social media platforms; experience using donor management platform (especially E-Tapestry) a major plus
• Sense of humor and ability to contribute to a positive and welcoming work environment
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to learn and grow through coaching and feedback

While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, it is not necessarily exhaustive of all responsibilities, duties, efforts, requirements or expectations of this position.

Public Allies Connecticut/RYASAP, Inc is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Lindsey Tengatenga (lindseytpact@gmail.com) by October 4, 2013.
Subject Heading: PACT External Relations Associate

The YoungArts Foundation is accepting application from  "...emerging artists (ages 15-18 or grades 10-12)." National Young Arts Foundation is an organization that provides serious training, mentorship and scholarship to youth artist in various disciplines. The accolades and awards are substantial and they have good list of alumni, Vanessa Williams, Kerry Washington and others who have become well known in their field. Refer to the link below for more information about the application process, award amounts, etc.  Anyway, I thought that I would let you know in case you know of young person that may be interested in applying. Feel free to share this with others. Application information at: http://www.youngarts.org/apply

Jacob Harold of GuideStar guest blogs about the over head myth for the Huffington Post: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jacob-harold/charity-overhead_b_3964460.html 

He will be in New Haven on October 1, if you would like to ask him a question join us: http://gnhcommunity.ning.com/events/convening-the-state-of-the-nonprofit-sector-in-greater-new-haven

We are looking for passionate, caring individuals who are interested improving the health of the Fair Haven community. For over 40 years, Fair Haven Community Health Center has been a leader in health care in Connecticut and is focused on providing excellent, affordable primary care, mental health, and support services to all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. FHCHC is proud to have a diverse and motivated team of professionals who are constantly seeking ways to enhance and improve the health and well-being of all patients.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Behavioral Health Clinician (bilingual required)
• Behavioral Health Patient Navigator (bilingual required)
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
• Community HealthCorps Member (bilingual required)
• Clinical Supervisor, Nurturing Families Network Program

To learn more about these positions, or to apply, click here: http://www.chcact.org/jobs.

 We look forward to having you join our staff!

The Rotary Club of New Haven is looking for a corporate or individual $300 event sponsorship at the Peabody Museum during the ¡Fiesta Latina Festival on Oct. 12th. - hours 10 AM to 4 PM. Your fee will be acknowledged by way of sponsor signage and the sponsor's name printed on ever card printed.

The fee will go toward offsetting consumable supplies during the event as well as toward funding wear and tear cost of the the computer, printer and camera equipment. NH Rotary will provide the volunteers to run the event, although any outside individuals who are interested in participating are welcome.

For details on this Rotary program originating here in CT, go to http://amberchildid.org/

John Karavas

President, NH Rotary 2013-2014

October is just around the corner and I thought I would give a brief bio on one of the noted Grove Street residents  - I chose Henry C. Flagg, a New Haven Mayor from 1834 to 1839. He was not only our Mayor but also a rector and a poet.

Henry C Flagg was noted for his involvement with The Citizen's Line - a steamship company which New Haveners felt was needed with the onset of the powerful railway-steamship industry would put New Haven businesses  in a compromising situation concerning pricing and fares.

Hence, with Vanderbilt as "The Commodore", price-cutting was interrupting the flow of business. So down the road with Seth Staples, Isaac Townsend, Henry Flagg, and Horace Hotchkiss established "The Citizen's Line" for the city of New Haven to keep New Haven a thriving city of its own.

What also is an interesting note concerning Flagg is he is related to James Montgomery Flagg. He is the artist and illustrator who developed the famous poster of World War I - "I Want You":

When the United States became involved in the First World War a group of artists, with Charles Dana Gibson, as chairman, established the Division of Pictorial Publicity. The group met once a week at Keene's Chop House in New York City, to discuss the government's requests for posters. During this period, Flagg designed 46 posters. This included the famous Uncle Sam poster with the caption "I Want You for the U.S. Army". (note from Sparacus Studies).

So to give a small honor to Henry C Flagg - I am including a lovely poem from Mrs. Sharp's Traditions by Sarah Ban Breathnach: The poet is K. Pyle. The poem is entitled "OCTOBER".

We went to hunt for chestnuts

 One fine October day,

And in the windy country

 We wandered far away.

We built a fire of brush-wood

 Beneath the sheltering hill,

Among the rustling corn-shocks

 The wind was never still.

We played that we were gypsies,

 Who never sleep in beds,

But lie beside their fires

 With stars above their heads.

But when the air grew frosty,

 Beneath the chestnut tree

We filled our bags and baskets,

 And hastened home to tea. 

Please come enjoy the October scenery at Grove Street Cemetery. Thank you for viewing this note on our Mayor Henry C. Flagg, from 1834 to 1839.

Patricia B. Illingworth, Chief Docent

203.389.5403

p.b.i.newhaven@att.net

Mary Wade holds a monthly support group on its campus, located on 118 Clinton Avenue in New Haven, for professionals and families experiencing the effects of Alzheimer's Disease.

For more information and directions, please contact Tracy Gilbert, Director of the Adult Day Services, LCSW, (203) 562-7222.  

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