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The Rudd Center has just launched SPARK (Supporting Parent Advocates with Resources and Knowledge), a new website which offers advice, worksheets, definitions, studies, examples of successes, and lots of other information useful to parents who want to change the nutrition environment in their children’s schools.
Please check it out and let them know what you think. And please forward to anyone you know who may be interested.
Moving Connecticut: A Day To Get Beyond Fossil Fuels
State-wide Action in New Haven, CT – Sat 9/24 @ 4pm – http://350CT.org/move
Our communities are ready for a clean energy future, and it’s time to rally the troops! On September 24 join people from across the state and a fast-growing coalition of civic organizations, faith communities, non-profits and businesses as we converge on New Haven with one common goal: moving past fossil fuels to a brighter future and a healthier planet. Many towns are hosting events in the morning, and then we’ll all come together on the New Haven Green at 4pm on 9/24 for a rally, critical mass bike ride, music, talkback with local/state political leaders, opportunities to get involved in your community, and a bike-powered outdoor screening of the movie Wall-E!
Around the globe glaciers are melting, crops are failing, and extreme weather is becoming the norm. Moving Connecticut is part of 350.org’s “Moving Planet” global day of action, and together with others around the world we will show our leaders on 9/24 that our state is ready to leave dirty energy behind and make the rapid, responsible transition to clean energy that our world needs. 9/24 Moving CT is about showing our numbers, showing our resolve, and showing that we are already making a real difference with solutions like cycling and sustainable transportation, saving energy, community gardens and local farming, tree plantings, and faith-based stewardship.
That’s why we need you. This is the chance for our grassroots movement to make a bold statement — one that will make waves here in Connecticut and inspire millions around the world. We need you to join us and reach out to your friends and to organizations to tell them 9/24 is not-to-be-missed! 350 Connecticut is a grassroots all-volunteer organization, and whether you can spend 10 minutes or 10 hours, your time will make a difference. Learn more, help out, or get in touch at http://350ct.org/move, or write us at organizers -at- 350CT -dot- org.
RSVP on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/movingct and Like our 350ct page: http://www.facebook.com/350ct
Sign up, get involved: http://www.350ct.org/signup/
From the Department of Social Services:
We have received approval from FNS to automatically mass reissue 25% of our SNAP households’ August benefits to help with food losses caused by Tropical Storm Irene.
- All Connecticut households who received SNAP when Tropical Storm Irene hit the state automatically received these additional benefits.
- These benefits were automatically added to SNAP household’s EBT accounts and are available today.
- JP Morgan is updating their telephone message for SNAP clients who call in to check their accounts to inform them that we’ve added these benefits to their accounts.
While this 25% automatic mass SNAP benefit reissuance will help many households with food losses, some SNAP households may have lost food purchased with SNAP valued at more than 25% of their August benefits.
- These households can request additional individual replacement SNAP benefits above the 25% already provided.
- The amount of the individual request must be based on the value of food purchased with SNAP that was lost due to the storm.
- The amount of the 25% mass reissuance, plus the individual replacement request, cannot be more than their August benefit amount.
2-1-1 Infoline will be the point of contact for reports of food losses and the return of Request Forms. Effective immediately, please refer any requests for individual SNAP replacement benefits to 2-1-1 Infoline.
- Households must report food losses to 2-1-1 Infoline no later than 4:30 pm on September 19, 2011.
- Households must return a completed Request Form that 2-1-1 Infoline will provide to them within 10 days of the date that they reported the food loss.
- 2-1-1 is the point of return for all Request Forms.
- Households will be directed to return Request Forms to 2-1-1 Infoline (2-1-1 will provide a prepaid return envelope).
- If a household returns a Request Form to you in error, please date stamp the form and forward it to 2-1-1 Infoline at
2-1-1 Infoline
- 2-1-1 Infoline will log reports of food losses and subsequent receipt of Request Forms.
- 2-1-1 Infoline will forward Request Forms to the C.O. Central Processing Unit (CPU).
- The CPU will process these Request Forms, issuing individual replacement benefits to eligible households and denying requests from ineligible households.
http://nccsweb.urban.org/communityplatform/ct
The Connecticut Nonprofit Strategy Platform is an open resource to assist nonprofits, elected officials and public policy makers, philanthropic funders and all Connecticut citizens to:
- Get Data: Provides the capacity to map Connecticut state agency, municipal and nonprofit resources against social/economic needs and trends, and assess the financial strength of assets and gaps in service.
- Communicate: Provides an effective communication tool for strategic planning and the sharing and storage of data/documents for statewide agency collaboration.
- Act: Through shared data and communication, coordinated action happens.
The Platform is supported by a grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority .
Church on the Rock's School of Life Enrichment is about to start a new semester of classes. Space is limited but classes are open to the public.
Zumba, Martial Arts, Knitting, Writing a Business Plan, and much more.....
http://www.morningglorycda.com/My_Church.html for details
The City and the Urban Resources Initiative (URI) are collaborating in an effort to clean up city parks. If you think you can help check out the options on the attached flyer for dates, times and locations.
Greetings, everybody. In the wake of the hurricane, I feel there is a great opportunity to help bring together those in our community. One such tool for fostering community growth is SHARE Haven. SHARE Haven is The Greater New Haven area's Time Bank. With time banking, people offer their services and skills to one another, recording their time to be used as a currency with others in the network. With so many people without power and/or internet at the moment, it makes for some interesting challenges and opportunities for the network. If you currently have internet, I suggest signing up at http://community.timebanks.org/index.php and posting some offers and requests for yourself, and neighbors without internet, to your profile. Additionally, if internet is inconvenient at the moment, please call me, Adam Wascholl, at 860-216-7291 and I'll do my best to match you up with somebody complementing your offer/request. In addition to the SHARE Haven site, you can sign up for the Google Group (https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/sharehaven) which will also be used to help connect people. Hopefully, we'll be able to learn a thing or two from this situation, and help strengthen the tools used to connect one another.
No power, no water at your house?
A. If you have a water tank you have upwards of 50 gallons of potable water in your basement.
1. Turn of the pilot so the water heater does not burn out.
2. Open a facet at the highest level of your home so air can get into the system
3. Take water from your water tank through the faucet at the bottom of the tank, once you drain it do not for get to shut the Faucet off.
4. Remember, no hot water until you start the water heater up again.
B. Auto parts stores sell DC to AC converters for your vehicle. Purchase the best one available, it will come with instructions. You should be able to run a well pump with the generated electricity or keep a few lights on. WILL not sever as a generator for the house. PLEASE BE MINDFUL of where the EXHAUST of the vehicle is going.
Sample of this item: http://www.amazon.com/Tripp-Lite-PV150-Portable-Inverter/dp/B0000AI0OE/ref=sr_1_6?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1314628737&sr=1-6
FIRST BE SAFE.
Not In Our Town National Week of Action: Communities Stand Together Against Hate
Location: Nationwide
Date: September 18–24
More Information: www.niot.org
Communities nationwide are using a new PBS documentary, Not In Our Town: Light in the Darkness, to find ways to prevent hate crimes and anti-immigrant violence.
The film tells the story of residents of a Long Island village taking action after a local immigrant is killed in a hate crime attack by seven teenagers. While starkly revealing the trauma of hate, the film provides a blueprint for people who want to do something before intolerance turns to violence. As part of Not In Our Town National Week of Action, September 18–24, communities throughout the country will host screenings, events, and discussions on hate crime prevention, working to develop new ways to make their towns safer.
For more information on how to get involved, visit www.niot.org.
The Greater New Haven Green Fund is now accepting grant proposals for environmental projects related to pollution reduction and environmental justice. The Fund will distribute $50,000 this fall through three grant levels:
- Major Grants of $3,000-10,000,
- Small Grants of $500-3,000, and
- Micro Grants of up to $500
Nonprofit organizations and community groups working to improve the environmental quality of life in the New Haven region are invited to apply. Please visit GNHgreenfund.org to learn more.
The submission deadline for Major Grants and Small Grants is October 1st, 5 P.M. Micro Grants will be considered on a rolling basis at the Green Fund's regular board meetings.
The Green Fund was established during the formation of the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority. New Haven and adjacent communities bear the burden of the operation of the Authority's facilities, and the fund seeks to offset resulting impacts on air, land, and water. The Green Fund has also received funds under a community benefits agreement with PSE & G, the operators of the New Haven Harbor Generating Station, to support (a) community-based education about air quality and the adverse health effects from air pollution and (b) environmental justice initiatives to improve air quality in lower Fair Haven and the New Haven Port area.
Press inquiries may be made to Chris Ozyck, President, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-627-0178 or Lynne Bonnett, Treasurer, Greater New Haven Green Fund, at 203-468-7035 or email info@GNHgreenfund.org .
For further information or to download application forms and guidelines, visit www.GNHgreenfund.org.
Applicants are asked to send completed grant requests to:
Greater New Haven Green Fund
C/0 The Grove
71 Orange St.
New Haven, CT 06510
Immigrants and refugees will receive help in studying for the U.S. Citizenship Test. Curriculum includes lessons on U.S. history, civics, and government, and will prepare participants to take the citizenship exam.
Wednesday evenings (beginning August 17th), 6-8 pm
NH Public Library, 133 Elm Street.
Classes are free and open to all. Please spread the word!
This program is a collaboration between IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services, and the New Haven Free Public Library. For questions, call the library at 946-8130 x 381.
IRIS is looking to fill the FT position of Refugee Education and Youth Services Program Coordinator.
Summary
IRIS- Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Services (www.irisct.org) welcomes and resettles approximately 200 refugees each year-- people fleeing persecution in their home countries who are invited to come to the United States. They come seeking safety, freedom, peace, and opportunities. IRIS is responsible for welcoming them warmly, helping them learn about their new home, and helping them become self-sufficient. IRIS seeks a Refugee Education and Youth Services Coordinator who will be responsible for ensuring that the refugee children and youth (from birth to age 18) participate in relevant educational and enrichment programs.
Responsibilities include:
-Enroll all new refugee children in school and ensure they have school supplies and uniforms.
-Orient refugee parents and children to the educational system in the U.S.
-Support and mediate the relationships between parents, childcare providers, school systems, teachers, and administrators by assisting parents in building effective relationships.
-Coordinate after-school activities and tutoring, and in-school tutoring sessions. Supervise paid and volunteer tutors. Purchase necessary snacks, supplies, and equipment.
-Help students and families understand the schooling options they are eligible for, including magnet schools.
-Supervise the IRIS Early Learning Program, an onsite childcare program for children ages 1-4 whose parents are in the IRIS English class.
-Maintain IRIS’s relationship with current community partners. Through networking, outreach, and research, find and implement ways to improve IRIS’s Education and Youth Services Program by forming relationships with other community agencies.
-Work with Volunteer Coordinator to train and coordinate volunteers to serve as tutors and to provide transportation and language interpretation for activities, as necessary.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience working with immigrants or in social services strongly preferred.
- Strong commitment to serving immigrants is required.
- Driver's license and ability to drive clients in personal vehicle.
- Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently and meet deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong work ethic; initiative and ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
- Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse groups of individuals.
- Excellent, effective written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Computer and internet proficient with solid understanding of computer systems and applications.
To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to Kelly Hebrank, Deputy Director, at khebrank@irisct.org
Application closing date: August 31, 2011
TELLING YOUR PROGRAM’S STORY
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/publications/library/pdf/success_story_workbook.pdf
"The purpose of this workbook is to help public health program administrators understand what a “success story” is, why it is important to tell success stories, and how to develop success stories. This document is intended to be used by program managers/coordinators in order to provide steps they can use to systematically collect and create success stories that highlight their program achievements."
http://www.cdc.gov/oralhealth/publications/library/pdf/success_story_workbook.pdf
Three Full Scholarships Available
Due to multiple philanthropic support, (three) full scholarships are remaining for next week’s Facing Change Executive Director Summer Retreat for Greater New Haven area nonprofits. If you are an Executive Director of a Greater New Haven nonprofit and would like to apply for the scholarship please contact Linda Friedman at linda.friedman@uconn.edu or 860-486-9318.
Individual days can be attended if a director cannot make the complete retreat. Please forward if you know of a colleague who may have interest.
Wed. August 3: Leadership and Planning in Times of Scarce Resources
Thurs. August 4: Effectively Communicating in Times of Change
Fri. August 5: Building Strategic Alliances in Stressed Environments
Fri. November 4: Three months later: Assess, Adjust, and Move Forward
Special Panel updates:
Social Enterprise—New Forms of Income (Thursday, August 4)
Change comes in many forms…specifically in the field of Social Enterprise, the newest revenue producing strategy for the sector. Learn from a panel of peers who already engage in social enterprise ventures as well as resource experts in this exciting new field. With:
- Tod Van Kirk, Director of Organizational Development, Vista Ventures
- Michelle Cote, Board Member of ReSet
- Kelly Ramirez, Executive Director of Social Venture Partners of RI
Shared Services—The New Norm (Friday, August 5)
Money tight? Find efficiency, greater impact and revenue through the practice of shared services. This panel will provide examples and strategies for those wanting to create back office integration as a means of saving money. With:
- Deb Heinrich, Nonprofit Liaison to Governor Malloy
- Ron Cretaro, Executive Director of the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits
New Life Corporation is a small 501(c)(3) organization based in New Haven Connecticut. Its mission is to improve the economic security of low and moderate-income families living in Greater New Haven through a combination of financial education and asset-building services. We currently have two opportunities for the Greater New Haven area, that being of a Financial Services Program Manager and a staff Grant Writer to work with our development team.
Please see the links below if you are interested, or know of individuals whom may be.
Financial Services Program Manger & Grant Writing RFP
Click here to find office furniture, computers and other items. This is a FREE online resource created to help organizations in Connecticut find, sell, trade or give away useful used or surplus materials.
Child Trends Research Update:
Children's experiences both inside the home and in early care and education settings play a significant role in the development of their emerging language and literacy skills. Results from experimental evaluations of different approaches to improve early language and literacy have suggested that children's skills can be influenced by effective early childhood interventions. Child Trends recently reviewed findings from fifteen random assignment experimental evaluations of literacy and language programs. This fact sheet... |
