Attention all Community Service and Service Learning Administrators and Faculty!

The Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania program presents… 2011 Summer Institute

The Scholars in Service to PA Summer Institute will bring together community service and service-learning professionals from across the state. The institute is designed to focus on building skills and techniques for volunteer training, group facilitation, and student development. Check back for more details.

Date: July 13-14, 2011

Location: Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

The Summer Institute will take place at Kutztown University. While the primary audience will be those administering the Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania AmeriCorps Program, all other Community Service and Service-Learning professionals are encouraged to attend for a modest fee which covers all meals and materials. Workshops will focus on a range of topics, not all of which will be specific to AmeriCorps.

Register here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEhMNEJiaXVEa05GX0pCdHl3ZHBQY1E6MA#gid=0

Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Allentown, a 15-20 minute drive from campus. You can make a reservation under the SISPA block here: http://ichotelsgroup.com/redirect?path=rates&brandCode=HI®ionCode=1&localeCode=en&GPC=SCH&hotelCode=ABELV&_PMID=99801505 or make reference to “SISPA” when you call.  Note: This link only works in Internet Explorer.

Agenda: The agenda is still being finalized but we will begin on Wed. at 11 AM (Registration) followed by lunch at noon and sessions beginning at 12:45 PM. There will be a group dinner on Wed. evening at 6:30 PM. Thursday will begin at 9 AM and conclude by 4:00 PM.

Workshops:

• Recruitment, Orientation, Training, & Retention of AmeriCorps members
• Disability Inclusion in Service Programs
• Civic Engagement: Connecting Science and Civics Through PLACE (People, Land, and Community Education)
• Planning Regional Training Events for Student Service Leaders
• The AmeriCorps National Performance Measures
• Using student leaders to support faculty for service-learning
• The Scholars in Service to PA Performance Measure: How your campus is part of a larger whole
• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs: Urban and Rural Outreach Models
• Using Federal Work Study to Enhance your Service Program
• Data Management and Tracking Systems

Friendraiser Gala

JAG PA Launch Celebration
“Investing in Pennsylvania’s Youth for a Prosperous Future”

Date:  Friday, June 10, 2011

Location: The African American Museum in Philadelphia
7th & Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA

Time:  6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Open Buffet , Cocktails, & Dancing – Business/Semi-Formal Attire
Tickets:  $65.00 (in advance) – $75.00 at the door
Proceeds will support JAG Model Programs for Youth in Pennsylvania
RSVP for Tickets at Apowell.jagpa@gmail.com or contact Carlene Gregory at 215-854-6359

Vision…A Nation Without Dropouts

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011, NOON TO 3PM

Greater Philadelphia’s business community has the opportunity to capture the energy of our region’s talented, recent college graduates and to recruit them into our workforce and economy. Campus Philly is producing the its third annual Opportunity Fair, with initial support from the City of Philadelphia, Temple University and it’s other partner colleges and universities. This live, in-person, fair will connect recent graduates to jobs, professional contacts, volunteer and graduate/professional school opportunities.

The event will include:

Career Fair
Event for employers to hire recent graduates for jobs & professional-level internships

Graduate and Professional School Fair
Showcase for local universities featuring graduate programs and assistantships

Civic Fair
Opportunity for students to connect with local non-profit and young friends organizations looking for volunteers and members

Get Involved
Campus Philly seeks partners to help produce and advertise the Opportunity Fair to employers, recent graduates, and their families.

Colleges and Universities
• Market Grad Programs
• Career Office Participation (Campus Philly Partners only)

Regional Employers and Professional Associations
• Recruit Recent College Grads
• Sponsor the Opportunity Fair
• Campus Philly Promotes all Participating Employers

Government and Public Agencies & Non-profit organizations
• Participate in our Civic Fair
• Sponsor the Opportunity Fair
• Recruit volunteers and new members

http://www.campusphilly.org/careers

Contact

Melanie Rago • Senior Director • Melanie@campusphilly.org • 215.988.1707×105
215.988.1707

Campus Philly’s Opportunity Fair is produced with support from the City of Philadelphia and partner colleges and universities.

The mission of Green Woods Charter School is to provide children in grades K through 8 with the opportunity to be active, knowledgeable and conscientious young investigators by fostering a keen understanding of the interrelatedness and interdependence of our local and global existence.

Green Woods Charter School is now accepting applications for multiple elementary level teaching positions for the 2011-2012 school year. These are PA State certified positions.  Please submit a cover letter and resume along with the PA standard teaching application, transcripts, current PA certification, all applicable clearances, and three current letters of recommendation.

Responsibilities
-Develop effective lesson plans, homework assignments and assessments that align with state standards
-Effectively and consistently design and deliver high-quality, standards based instruction
-Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to differentiate instruction and adjust instructional strategies to meet student needs.
-Demonstrate the ability to create and teach integrated, cross-curricular lessons
-Exhibit a knowledge of, and passion for, environmental education

Qualifications
-A minimum of three years elementary level experience as a lead elementary teacher
-PA certification in elementary education
-A strong belief in teaching a standards-based, integrated curriculum
-Motivated, self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit and “can-do” attitude
-Strong classroom management skills
-Ability to communicate effectively with parents and all members of our internal and external community
-Ability to work in a collaborative and professional team setting
-Personal accountability for student achievement

Applicants should send all required documents to the Dean of Faculty and Students by May 18, 2011.

Green Woods Charter School
8480 Hagys Mill Road
Philadelphia, Pa 19128
Attn: Dean of Faculty and Students

Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., the National Peace Corps Association is the nation’s leading 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting returned Peace Corps volunteers and the Peace Corps community. It is also the longest-standing advocate for an independent and robust Peace Corps and its values.

This year, as part of the Peace Corps’ golden anniversary celebration, NPCA is introducing the Global Community Project Fund. The fund is designed to support innovative and scalable projects that address pressing challenges and are led by members of the Peace Corps community. Proposals are invited from member groups, NPCA members, and other members of the Peace Corps community, which includes any individual who values the Peace Corps, including Peace Corps staff, host country nationals, and their counterparts.

The NPCA is accepting proposals for projects that seek to improve livelihoods in ways that strengthen peace and enhance prosperity — the Peace Corps’ two overarching and timeless goals. Proposals must have a direct and measurable benefit to a community of need, be replicable and scalable, and involve a Peace Corps community member. Projects may be based in the United States or abroad.

Projects may include microfinance programs, working with local communities to build and manage housing or clean water and sanitation, advocating for education of girls, coordinating media activities to generate awareness and action, or other projects in the Peace Corps community and beyond.

The competition will take place in two rounds. The deadline for round-one proposals is June 3, 2011. Two semi-finalists will then be selected to present their proposals to an audience in Washington, D.C., on September 24, 2011. The most successful proposal will be awarded $25,000.

For complete program guidelines and entry procedures, visit the NPCA Web site.

http://www.peacecorpsconnect.org/about/awards/global-community-project-competition/

Sponsored by American Express and Independent Sector, the American Express NGen Leadership Award honors one accomplished U.S. nonprofit leader age 40 or younger who has demonstrated significant impact in addressing society’s critical needs.

The awards program invites nominations of leaders who demonstrate transformative impact in their field beyond just their organization; display a proven ability to collaborate in innovative, inclusive ways; identify needs, generate solutions, and assess progress toward their goals; are currently employed by a U.S.-based nonprofit or nongovernmental organization; and will be age 40 (or younger) at the time of receiving the award.

To be honored with the award, an individual must be available to participate in the virtual leadership forum on July 13, 2011, and must be present at the John W. Gardner Leadership Dinner, which will be held at Independent Sector’s annual conference in Chicago on October 31, 2011.

The awardee will receive a $3,000 scholarship to further develop his or her leadership skills and strategies; complementary registration to the IS annual conference (October 30 to November 1, 2011); scholarship admission to NGen: Moving Nonprofit Leaders from Next to Now October 29 and 30, just prior to the IS 2011 conference); membership on the 2012 American Express NGen Award Selection Committee; recognition on the IS Web site as well as in a press release, IS member publications, and the 2011 IS annual conference program; and round-trip airfare and lodging to and at the IS conference.

Anyone may submit a nomination. Self-nominations will not be considered.

Award finalists and the award recipient will be chosen through a multi-stage nomination and application process. Nominees will be evaluated at each stage by a committee comprised of accomplished nonprofit and philanthropic leaders. Award finalists will be asked to demonstrate transformative impact and speak clearly to their core values as a leader. They also will be asked to participate in a virtual leadership forum with the NGen community to discuss issues of import to young leaders and the nonprofit community as a whole.

Visit the IS Web site for complete program guidelines and the online nomination form.

http://www.independentsector.org/ngen_leadership_award

Sponsored by Nickelodeon and the NEA Foundation, NEA Foundation-Nickelodeon Big Help Grants are available in the form of Student Achievement grants of up to $5,000 forK-8 public school educators in the United States.

The Big Help Grants program is dedicated to the development and implementation of ideas, techniques, and approaches to addressing four key concerns: environmental awareness, health and wellness, students’ right to a quality public education, and active community involvement. The grants target these four concerns as areas of great promise in helping 21st century students develop a sense of global awareness that encourages and enables them to make a difference in their world.

The application process is the same as for the NEA Foundation’s Student Achievement grants. Applicants should specify that their request is for the Big Help Grants program in their application.

Visit the NEA Foundation Web site for complete program information.

http://www.nea.org/grants/43347.htm

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. and the MetLife Foundation are accepting entries for the 16th Annual MetLife Foundation Awards for Excellence in Affordable Housing. This year’s competition focuses on best practices in the area of green and service-enriched affordable housing for seniors.

The competition provides recognition and support to nonprofit organizations that have shown excellence in affordable senior housing in terms of design, supportive services, operations, and property management . Since it was established in 1995, the annual program has honored eighty-nine affordable housing developers and service providers across the United States and has awarded a total of more than $1.5 million.

This year, four winning organizations will receive $50,000 each in unrestricted funds, recognition at the annual conference of Leading Age (formerly the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), a commemorative plaque, and recognition at a local event.

Entries must be from recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and tribes/tribally designated housing entities. Each entry must also demonstrate innovation in supportive services and green building technology.

Visit the Enterprise Community Partners Web site for complete award program information and entry procedures.

http://www.enterprisecommunity.org/programs/awards_and_fellowships/awards/metlife_foundation_awards/

Established in 1954, the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation seeks to provide other nonprofit organizations with the means to educate the public about the special needs of children across the United States.

To help achieve its mission, the organization annually provides funding to nonprofits that 1) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge about new and innovative organizations and/or programs designed to benefit youth; and/or 2) contribute to the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual welfare of children through the dissemination of knowledge already possessed by well-established organizations so that such information can be more adequately used by society.

Applications are invited from nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations conducting programs that have the potential to help American children in a large geographic area (more than one state). Grants may not be used for the normal, day-to-day operating expenses of the grantee or for special operating expenses connected with the grant.

In 2010, the foundation awarded a total of $666,670 in grants to twenty-one nonprofit organizations.

Applications will be accepted beginning May 1, 2011. Visit the foundation Web site for complete program guidelines, application instructions, and information on previously funded projects.

http://cwf-inc.org/grantseekers/overview

Housed at the Tides Foundation, the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund and Young Activist Award is accepting nominations for the annual Mario Savio Young Activist Award. This award honors the late Mario Savio (1942-1996), who came to national prominence as a spokesperson for the Berkeley Free Speech Movement in 1964.

Nominees should be between the ages of 16 and 26; engaged in activism for social change related to peace, human rights, economic or social justice, or freedom of expression; working within the context of an organization, social movement, or larger community effort; and considered by others within that context as an inspirational leader or motivating force. The nominees’ work must be based in the United States.

Anyone may nominate a candidate.

The 2011 award carries a cash prize of $6,000, to be divided equally between the prize-winner and his or her organization. The award will be presented at a ceremony in Berkeley, California(travel expenses will be provided for the awardee).

Complete program guidelines and nomination forms are available at the Mario Savio Memorial Lecture Fund Web site.

http://www.savio.org/young_activist_award.html

The Urban Nutrition Initiative’s Youth Development Program invites YOU to save the date for…

Eats and Beats 2011!
May 21, 5:30-8:30

Join us for dinner to support the youth-led Rooted in Community Conference and the Mariposa Food Co-op.

Tickets are on a sliding scale of $15-$50, and can be bought in advance only!
To purchase tickets, go to http://www.eatsandbeats2011.eventbrite.com, or visit us at the Clark Park Farmer’s Market, Saturdays 10-2.

More information coming soon!

Questions?  Email us at eatsandbeats2011@gmail.com
Sponsored in part by John & Kira’s Chocolates

The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative is a program of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania

The CVS Caremark Community Grants Program is currently accepting proposals for programs targeting children with disabilities that address: health and rehabilitation services; a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; opportunities or facilities that give greater access to physical movement and play; provision to uninsured individuals with needed care, in particular programs where the care received is of higher quality and delivered by providers who participate in accountable community health care programs. Maximum award: $5,000. Eligibility: nonprofit organizations. Deadline: October 31, 2011.

http://info.cvscaremark.com/community/ways-we-give

A new study from the RAND Corporation finds that expanding measures of school performance beyond mathematics and English language arts will give educators better information when evaluating the achievements of schools. Twenty states have more extensive metrics, but results are often overlooked because of the focus on math and language arts in NCLB. Where they found expanded measures, researchers identified four categories: student test performance in additional subjects (such as history or social studies), growth in student performance over time, and indices for student achievement along the entire spectrum of high to low performance and college readiness. They also identified three other types of measures that are becoming more common: indicators of a safe and supportive school environment, indicators of risk for students not graduating on time, and results of interim academic assessments. The authors recommend that Congress broaden the range of performance measures beyond those mandated under NCLB. New federal legislation should encourage expansion and evaluation of success, but avoid requiring specific measures; as measures are evaluated and found to be successful, they can be incorporated into the system over time. Existing federal grant programs should also be leveraged to encourage development and evaluation of additional school performance measures.

See the report: http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR968.html

The 2011 theme: ‘School-based health care and the community: A partnership that works’ highlights the focus on collaborations between school-based health centers (SBHCs) and community schools. The conference will have a 4-hour pre-convention workshop focused on the ‘nuts and bolts’ of community schools, as well as  various plenaries and workshop sessions, focused on engaging and purposeful school and community partnerships. Click here to view a copy of the preliminary program book for more information regarding the convention and REGISTER NOW.

We look forward to seeing you there!

http://www.nasbhc.org/site/c.jsJPKWPFJrH/b.2708163/k.9443/Convention_Intro.htm

Boat People SOS of Delaware Valley, PA is planning a Southeast Asian Family Conference entitled Bridging Research with Practice in Philadelphia this September, 2011. The topics around Southeast Asian Immigrants/refugees include, but are not limited to, SEA Family, Education, Violence, Civic Engagement, Employment/Economics, Youth, and Health. Please forward to anyone who might be interested in submitting! You can find the information below! Submission deadline is July 8th!

Call for Presentations: Bridging Research with Practice: BPSOS Southeast Asian Family Conference 2011

When: September, 22nd-23rd 2011 (Tentative Date)
Where: Philadelphia, PA

Who should attend the conference?

– Advocates/Practitioners who want to gain a broader perspective on current issues facing the Southeast Asian community in the US and would like to learn how to incorporate applied theory to their service programs.
– Researchers/scholars in academia who are looking for ways to transform their research into practice.
– Policy Makers interested in transformative research.

Why should you attend the Conference?

As part of the final year of the BPSOS Healthy Marriage Demonstration Program, BPSOS is providing a unique opportunity for practitioners to gain access to knowledge produced by researchers and scholars in the field in order to foster better communication between the two worlds of research and service. In addition, BPSOS will be presenting findings collected from the past five years through the Healthy Marriage Demonstration Program in order to provide a dialogue between research and practice. Through the Southeast Asian Family conference (SEAfam), practitioners can learn to incorporate applied research into their service programs. The SEAfam conference also provides an opportunity for researchers/scholars who want to engage in the community to share results with practitioners and transform their work from theory to practice with the hope of furthering future Healthy Marriage programming.

Call for Presentations: Interested individuals are invited to submit abstracts for presentations relevant to any of the following themes listed below. Presentations are open to researchers and service providers. Deadline for submission is July 8, 2011. Decisions will be made in August, 2011.

Themes: SEA Family, Education, Violence, Civic Engagement, Employment/Economics, Youth, Health

Theme ideas:

·        SEA Family Issues
·        Demographics and Local Statistics
·        Adaptation/Integration/Acculturation of SEA Immigrants
·        LGBT Issues
·        Immigrant and Refugee Experiences and Policy
·        Health (Public Health, Healthcare, Mental Health, Substance Abuse etc.)
·        Barriers to Education
·        Violence in Family or Community

Categories for Presentations and Participation

1.       Paper: panel presentation placed by BPSOS,15-20 min presentation

2.      Poster: presentation of research poster

3.      Workshop/Training: leading interactive breakout groups 45min-1 hour

4.      Panel Presentation: 30-60min. No more than 4 papers per panel, contact person should be panel chair.

Abstracts:

Please submit an abstract no longer than 200 words in length, indicate the content and purpose of your presentation by following the link below and submitting your information. Deadline for submission is July 8, 2011. Decisions will be made in August, 2011. Visit our website to submit abstracts and register; https://sites.google.com/site/seafam2011/

For more information please email Jessica Kratzer at jessica.kratzer@bpsos.org.

About BPSOS Healthy Marriage Demonstration Program:*

For the past five years, the BPSOS Healthy Marriage Demonstration Program has empowered Vietnamese couples to overcome communication barriers and resolve conflicts that arise in the family specific to the refugee and immigrant experience. Our education model and tools raise awareness of healthy marriage issues in the Vietnamese community. In particular, we enable Vietnamese immigrant and refugee couples around the country to overcome cultural, emotional, and literacy barriers to healthy relationships by way of ethnic media dissemination of healthy marriage messages.

*Funding for this project was provided by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author (s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.

The book is co-sponsored by The Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University and the International Center for Academic Integrity and includes the “Ethical Toolkit,” which provides a complete look at the multifaceted ways to approach ethical decision making. Through the use of the Ethical Toolkit and the completely developed steps explained throughout the book, educators will learn how to guide their students’ reflections to incorporate ethical decision making in everyday problems and global issues.

Pricing

* $7.00 (Non-Members)
* $5.60 (Members)

Order Your Copy Today!

http://www.dropoutprevention.org/publications/publication-details/SL0601

Sunday, May 22, 1-4 p.m. – Come Have Fun!

At our 126 Acre Program Center with a Sing-Along led by Singing City Choir
(founded in 1948 as the “Fellowship House Choir”)

Activities & Programs for All Ages

Pony Rides, Face Painting, Violence & Bullying Prevention and Intervention, Magic Show, Juggling, Cross-Cultural Understanding, Conflict Resolution, Low Ropes Course, Nature Hiking Tours, Llama & Donkey Feeding, Home-Made Baked Goods, Country Barbecue, Story Telling, Organic Gardening, Nutrition Crash Course, “Perfect Gentleman” Youth Skills, Basketball, Play Area, Petting Zoo, and Intercultural Dance & Music

Donation: Amount Based Solely on Ability to Pay

Used to support Fellowship Farm’s trailblazing “Relationships & Communities of Respect” year-long programming

Everyone Welcome!

For directions, visit our website:

http://www.fellowship-farm.org

(If rain threatens, call 610-326-3008 Saturday p.m. or Sunday a.m. for info. on a rain date)

Download the flyer here.

http://library.constantcontact.com/download/get/file/1102478511426-83/ffarmblossomday.pdf

At the event, PolicyLink and CAP released a new framing paper, “Prosperity 2050: Is Equity the Superior Growth Model?,” that we hope will spark a new conversation on the role of economic growth in our changing nation.

http://www.policylink.org/site/c.lkIXLbMNJrE/b.6744333/k.9947/Prosperity_2050.htm

In the months leading up to Equity Summit 2011 in Detroit this November, PolicyLink is going to be focusing even more on this nexus between equity and growth.

By bringing the voices of advocates, economists, and community leaders into the discussion, we will demonstrate why investing in low-income people and communities of color is the only way for America to compete in tomorrow’s global economy.

Watch Last Week’s Discussion

As USC’s Manuel Pastor, one of the nation’s leading voices on the connections between equity and growth, said Friday, “More equitable societies produce more rapid economic growth.”

We hope you will join us in this vital next step for the equity movement.

Thank you,
Angela Glover Blackwell
Founder and CEO
PolicyLink

The presenter is Julie Nigon, who helped to create a service-learning supported clinic for immigrants and refugees through an adult education program of the Rochester, MN community education program.

Webinar: Effective and Innovative Solutions to Address Health Issues Affecting Refugees, Recent Immigrants, and Undereducated Adults

*  discover strategies for and the importance of building trusting relationships with immigrant/refugee communities;
*  discuss how to leverage successful partnerships with higher education partners to create a school based clinic;
*  explore encountered stigmas about health and how they are overcome; and
*  learn about challenges and failures that have led to effective solutions in addressing health concern

Register at http://healthwebinar.eventbrite.com

Do you need help with education, childcare, welfare benefits, parenting or support? We can help!

The Project Peace Teen Parent Program provides one-on-one support for pregnant adolescents and teen parents.

Project Peace services are available at the MacDade Goodwill Store, 2137 MacDade Boulevard, Holmes PA, on Tuesdays from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Services provided will help you:

* Complete high school and plan for higher education
* Become a better parent
* Obtain appropriate community resources, such as childcare, supportive services, Temporary Assistance for Needy Parents (TANF), life skills training and employment
* Get in home support

For more information call 610-543-5022 or visit http://www.pathwayspa.org.