From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Fri Jan 2 11:07:36 2009 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:07:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Space Available in West End Message-ID: <22F44C08-839E-4A55-98BD-5350845E4DC3@chatteringchildren.org> Available immediately, freshly painted, new carpet, two-story stand alone brick and slate building. Wheelchair access, large fenced area and large open area with beautiful old trees. Plentiful parking. Ideal for small non-profit or private school/daycare etc. Downstairs has 5 rooms, a full kitchen and a bathroom. Upstairs has 2 large rooms, a bathroom, and a large open area with lots of light. Upstairs can also be accessed from a separate stairway outside. Large walk-in basement for storage plus lots of storage throughout the building. Landscaping and ground maintenance is included. Prime West End location for your business. Call Sandra at 804 290 0475 to view. Rent $2,507.77 a month 2139 square feet. Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From richmondregionculturalaction at gmail.com Mon Jan 5 00:09:07 2009 From: richmondregionculturalaction at gmail.com (Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:09:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Participate and encourage the turn out for January community meetings on the region's cultural arts plan In-Reply-To: <3a3eea510901042107x4759a1bbk8bc9a292dfd96e7c@mail.gmail.com> References: <3a3eea510901042107x4759a1bbk8bc9a292dfd96e7c@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <3a3eea510901042109j53da1758s6c5e8cf41b5fffd7@mail.gmail.com> The Task Force of the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan is pleased to host a series of community meetings in January 2009, which will engage the entire community in helping to form a comprehensive plan for strengthening the local arts and cultural community. On January 12 & 13, meetings will be held in the City of Richmond and Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico. These meetings will include a presentation about the project by consultants, WolfBrown, and will be followed by hands-on activities to gather input from the pubic. *To keep up with progress on the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan, please visit the Richmond Cultural Plan blog for more information: * *http://richmondculturalplan.blogspot.com/* *Community Meetings About the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan:* * * Monday, January 12, 2009 4:00-6:00pm Hanover School Board 200 Berkley Street Ashland, VA 23005 Monday, January 12, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center 4901 Old Brook Rd Richmond, VA 23227 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4:00-6:00pm Cultural Center of India 6641 Ironbridge Parkway Chester, Va. 23831 Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen 2880 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060 * * *What is the big picture goal of the Cultural Action Plan? The plan will look broadly at the importance of arts and culture in our region to create a collective and inclusive vision for the area's cultural sector. It will identify strategies to increase participation, financial support, awareness and collaborative opportunities that will lay the foundation for a thriving cultural landscape. Richmond, Virginia following other cities across the nation that have developed cultural plans, which have successfully guided the promotion, planning, development, and funding of their community's arts and cultural organizations. * Contact: Christina Newton Curated Culture Director Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan Task Force Member (804) 344-1508 From L.Dearden at lp-networks.com Mon Jan 5 14:21:13 2009 From: L.Dearden at lp-networks.com (Lisa M. Dearden) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:21:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seminar on Traditional Foods and Healthy Communities Message-ID: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B5560509F9@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> Seminar on Traditional Foods & Healthy Communities Featuring Sally Fallon Morell Saturday, January 10th Montpelier (Western Hanover County), Virginia *** Advanced registration seminar fee has been extended from January 1st to January 9th, 2009. The Center for Rural Culture, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Goochland County, Virginia, in conjunction with Ellwood Thompson's Local Market, is providing this Seminar on Traditional Foods & Healthy Communities with Sally Fallon Morell - author of Nourishing Traditions and President, The Weston A. Price Foundation. Saturday, January 10th 9:00am-6:00pm This daylong seminar will raise awareness and educate communities about their health, their food supply and sustainable farming practices for environmental preservation. Hear from many experts, as well as Sally Fallon, on the important links between health and communities. Delicious Lunch provided by Ellwood Thompson's Local Market. Cost: $65 in advance (prior to 01/09/2009) or pay $75 at the door (*Students, Weston A. Price members and CRC members - $50). Register online @ www.CenterForRuralCulture.org. ***Advanced registration seminar fee has been extended to January 9th, 2009. The seminar will be held at: Montpelier Center for Arts and Education 17205 Mountain Road Montpelier, Virginia *Weston A. Price, Center for Rural Culture members & Students - in order to receive the discounted price for the 1/10/09 Seminar, you will need to register in one of the following ways: * Download a brochure from www.CenterForRuralCulture.org and fax it with your credit card (ANY/ALL credit cards accepted) information to: 804-556-6428 * Send the brochure in by US Postal Service to: CRC Healthy Communities Seminar P.O. Box 639 Goochland, VA 23063 * Or, call 804-314-9141 with your credit card handy to register by phone Don't miss this rare opportunity to learn about the principles of traditional diets and how diets relate to healthy communities! Other Seminar Weekend Events: Sally Fallon Morell Meet & Greet, Book Signing & Lectures Meet and talk with Sally. Bring or purchase your own Nourishing Traditions book to be signed. Friday, January 9th 5:30-9:00pm Lecture - The Oiling of America/The Cholesterol Myths. Delicious food and alcohol/non-alcohol beverages available for purchase before, during and after event! Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door or pre-register online @ www.CenterForRuralCulture.org . Location: The Camel Restaurant & Bar, 1621 W Broad St. Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 353-4901. Sunday, January 11th 11:00am-1:00pm Lecture - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Having trouble getting started with a traditional diet? Sally offers suggestions for no-fuss, economical meals. Cost: Free! Seating is limited, so pre-registration is advised. Register online @ www.CenterForRuralCulture.org or www.ellwoodthompsons.com. Location: Ellwood's Thompson's Local Market, 4 N. Thompson St. Richmond, VA 23221 (804) 359-7525. ***Please note the change in address from the new Community Coffee location (construction is not finished yet) to the store at 4 N. Thompson Street. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED FOR THIS EVENT, AS THERE IS LIMITED SEATING CAPACITY AT THE STORE. If you would like to place your name on a waiting list, please call customer service at Ellwood Thompson's @ (804) 359-7525 or email Cynthia Watkins at cwatkins at ellwoodthompsons.com . For additional information, email admin at CenterForRuralCulture.org Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture www.centerforruralculture.org 804-314-9141 From Charles.Schmidt at Richmondgov.com Mon Jan 5 12:24:13 2009 From: Charles.Schmidt at Richmondgov.com (Schmidt, Charles H. - RPL) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:24:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] "Need money for College?" Workshops on Financial Aid with GRASP and the Richmond Public Library In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Please spread the word and let your clients, students, customers (anyone thinking about college funding) know about this great FREE service being offered by GRASP and the Richmond Public Library! Get free, expert assistance with discussing options for college bound and returning college students and one-on-one appointments throughout January to assist with completing the FAFSA. GRASP "Super Saturdays" January 10, 17, 24 & 31 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Richmond Public Main Library 101 East Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 Call to make an appointment at: 804.646.2551 and reserve your appointment time now! More information at www.grasp4virginia.com Participants, Students and/or parents must bring the following items to facilitate the processing of the FAFSA on-line: * Student's and a parent's U.S. Department of Education assigned Personal Identification Number (PIN); www.pin.ed.gov if already registered for pins. * Student's and a parent's Social Security Number * Student's driver's license (if any) * Student's 2008 W-2 Forms (or 12/31 pay stub) and other records of money earned * Student's (and spouse's, if married) 2008 Federal Income Tax Return - IRS Form 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ, * Parent's 2008 Federal Income Tax Return (if student is dependent for federal aid purposes) or most recent tax return & 12/31 pay stub * Family's 2008 untaxed income records - Social Security, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, or veterans benefits records * Family's current bank statements * Family's current business and investment mortgage information, business and farm records, stock, bond, and other investment records * Student's alien registration card (if not a U.S. citizen) G.R.A.S.P. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization founded in 1983 to provide resources to students and families in need to access financial aid, scholarships, private financial support and counseling to encourage and maximize each student's educational opportunities. G.R.A.S.P.'s mission is to increase the college attendance and graduation rate, particularly among families without sufficient financial resources to accomplish such mission without G.R.A.S.P.'s guidance and financial assistance. Contacts: Donna Pletcher, Branch Manager Richmond Public Main Library 804.646.2551 Sarah Huggins, Executive Director GRASP shuggins at stosch.com 804-527-7785 Charlie Schmidt Development Director Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.646.5511 Charles.Schmidt at RichmondGov.com www.RichmondPublicLibrary.org Our Mission: Inform, Enrich, Empower From hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org Mon Jan 5 11:13:52 2009 From: hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org (Hope in the Cities) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:13:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Dialogues for Change Message-ID: <000001c96f50$99d3a120$cd7ae360$@iofc.org> Dialogues for Change - Building Trust Across Divides of Race, Class and Culture Start the New Year by taking part in the first of Hope in the Cities series of strategic dialogues on metropolitan Richmond issues. Highly trained facilitators will lead a retreat for 25 participants over a 10 hour period. The dialogues will address two critical questions: . How can the region reconcile longstanding historical and cultural differences that undermine trust, breed caution and prevent needed initiatives? . How can the region engage a new generation of emerging leaders in designing and implementing a compelling regional vision for the 21st Century? The curriculum is based on both an academic and experiential learning model. The focus is on enhanced regional cooperation with an emphasis on understanding historical events that have led to present realities. Ultimately participants will learn to build collaborative strategies to take our region into the future. Dates: Jan. 16th - Jan. 17th (Friday 6 pm- 9 pm, Saturday 9 am- 4 pm) Location: Richmond Hill, 2209 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23223 For information on registration and cost email us at hopeinthecities at us.iofc.org or call 358-1764. Matthew Freeman Hope in the Cities 2201 West Broad Street, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23220 From Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov Mon Jan 5 13:01:50 2009 From: Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov (Hathcock, Jan (LVA)) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 13:01:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Book talk and signing at 5:30 p.m. on January 6 at LVA Message-ID: <17471C21AC36E7409A60114295F6F9AC08D4C6@COVMSGCES-EMB06.cov.virginia.gov> Please join us on Tuesday, January 6 at 5:30 p.m. at the Library of Virginia for a discussion and book signing of With God on All Sides How leaders should look at faith and lead diverse and devout communities A talk by Dr. Douglas A. Hicks associate professor of leadership studies and religion at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond Reception following The Library of Virginia 800 East Broad Street Richmond, VA 23219 Doug Hicks has much to say about religion, perceptions and the political process. In the book, he offers guidance for elected officials, school principals, and corporate leaders on how to deal with menorahs and crosses, veils and turbans, prayers and holidays. He provides a roadmap for leaders as they traverse the post-9-ll landscape. Please join us for this free, thought-provoking talk. This talk is made possible by a collaboration with the Jepson School of Leadership Studies, and the Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at UR and the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities. Free parking is available for this event in the Library's underground deck, which is accessible from either 8th or 9th streets. Jan Hathcock Library of Virginia 800 East Broad St. Richmond, VA 23219-8000 804-692-3592 NOTE: New E-mail Address Jan.Hathcock at lva.virginia.gov From Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com Mon Jan 5 12:09:51 2009 From: Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com (Jorgenson, Mariane M. - DPU) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:09:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Change in stormwater meeting schedule Message-ID: There will be an informational meeting on the stormwater utility assessment for nonprofit organizations, churches, and educational institutions: Tuesday, Jan. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Hickory Hill Community Center, 3000 E. Belt Boulevard. CANCELED due to Presidential inauguration -Tuesday, Jan. 20, 5:30-6:30 p.m., First Baptist Church. Rescheduled date to be announced. Tuesday, Jan. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Ginter Park Baptist Church, 1200 Wilmington Ave. Monday, Feb. 2, 31st Street Baptist Church, 823 N. 31st Street A representative from each nonprofit, religious or education institution should attend one of these meetings if they receive a City of Richmond water bill. For more information http://www.richmondgov.com/departments/publicutilities/stormwater.aspx Mariane Jorgenson Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Department of Public Utilities 730 E. Broad St., 6th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-5224 From mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us Mon Jan 5 14:03:22 2009 From: mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (M. Chenault) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 14:03:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting - Monday Jan 12th from 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Hanover DSS Conference Room Message-ID: <003101c96f68$484149d0$9b2012ac@dss.state.va.us> Stretch Your Dollar Community Meeting: Monday 1/12/09 - 2009 Edition & Men's Suit Night 5:30 - 8:30 PM @ Hanover DSS, 12304 Washington Hwy, Ashland, VA 23005. Everyone is welcome to attend. Bring the kids and have dinner with us. In response to the recent overwhelming need presented by our customers and the changing economic climate, Hanover DSS is offering this wonderful opportunity to the community. This educational and fun community meeting will be hosted by Hanover DSS and Virginia Community Corps, with guest representatives including Mechanicsville Goodwill Employment Center and Clear Point Financial Solutions. Our guest speaker for the night is from The Red Cross and will present Disaster Preparedness information. To end the evening, we will be giving away donated suits both new and used (but dry cleaned) to men in need. First come, first served after the conclusion of the meeting. During the meeting we will be discussing how the recent changes in the economy are affecting our wallets! The meeting also offers wonderful tips and ideas for stretching your dollar (money management and credit score care) and job seeking advice and resources. This is your forum - come and ask questions, tell your story, share your needs and please share your tips for saving money! Ask the experts for advice! As the presentation is interactive with the audience, the content will change from meeting to meeting. We hope that you can join us this evening for the meeting from 5:30 - 8:30 PM at Hanover Department of Social Services in the Community Meeting Room (in the back of the building). We are trying to have the community meetings twice monthly. We are looking for host locations for this meeting. If you have a forum for the meeting and space for the children's group we would love to hear from you. Please feel free to bring coupons and recipes (especially for use of left-overs) for sharing. Our partnerships are growing, we now will be offering a light dinner during the meeting and the children can attend a group facilitated by Hanover Safe Place while the adults participate in the meeting. Please come out and join us! Also, please share this information with all those who would benefit from participating in this forum. Monica Chenault, MS DSS Program Coordinator Outreach & Customer Service Hanover Department of Social Services 12304 Washington Hwy Ashland, VA 23005 804-365-4109 (desk) 804-365-4110 (fax) mgc085 at central.dss.state.va.us (e-mail) Helping Others Promoting Empowerment From Mooredf at rbha.org Mon Jan 5 15:09:28 2009 From: Mooredf at rbha.org (Dawn Farrell-Moore) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:09:28 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] American Association of Grant Professionals - Central Virginia Chapter Meeting Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E7401928F32@rbhamail.rbha.org> American Association of Grant Professionals - Central Virginia Chapter Meeting Join the American Association of Grant Professionals, Central Virginia Chapter on Thursday, January 15th for an up close look into Capital One's online grant management system! Mary Johnson Fain from Capital One will provide an informal discussion on Capital One's online grant management system and discuss best practices and experiences from applicants. Capital One's funding criteria and priorities will also be addressed. The Central Virginia Chapter of the AAGP holds meetings on the third Thursday of every other month over lunch. Our members represent nonprofit organizations, public school systems, units of local and state government, and independent grant writing and development consultants. Bring your lunch and AAGP will provide drinks and dessert. There is no charge for members of AAGP; $10 for non-members. Visit the AAGP website for information about the national organization: www.grantprofessionals.org . Meeting: American Association of Grant Professionals - Central Virginia Chapter Date: Thursday, January 15, 2009 Location: Ukrop's Corporate Headquarters, 2nd Floor in the offices of the United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg 2001 Maywill Street, Richmond, VA Time: 12:00 - 1:30 Cost: Free to members; $10 to non-members Contact: Dawn Farrell-Moore, 804-819-4185 Dawn Farrell-Moore, LCSW, CSAC Special Projects Manager Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 804-819-4185 www.rbha.org This message is intended only for the use of the addressee and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under the applicable law. NOTE WHERE INFORMATION ACCOMPANIES THIS DISCLOSURE FORM: This information may have been disclosed to you from records protected by Federal Confidentiality rules (42 CFR Part 2). 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From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Mon Jan 5 09:20:49 2009 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 09:20:49 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Address of space for lease Message-ID: <93E031DA-29A5-4FFD-B8D7-B150FFCA5EEE@chatteringchildren.org> Apologies all, When posting this ad, I forgot to include the address: It is 4001 Springfield Road, Glen Allen 23060 (near Costco). Available immediately, freshly painted, new carpet, two-story stand alone brick and slate building. Wheelchair access, large fenced area and large open area with beautiful old trees. Plentiful parking. Ideal for small non-profit or private school/daycare etc. Downstairs has 5 rooms, a full kitchen and a bathroom. Upstairs has 2 large rooms, a bathroom, and a large open area with lots of light. Upstairs can also be accessed from a separate stairway outside. Large walk-in basement for storage plus lots of storage throughout the building. Landscaping and ground maintenance is included. Prime West End location for your business. Call Sandra at 804 290 0475 to view. Rent $2,507.77 a month 2139 square feet. Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From bob at firstthingsrichmond.org Mon Jan 5 16:28:13 2009 From: bob at firstthingsrichmond.org (Bob Ruthazer) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:28:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Successfuyl Stepfamiliies conference Feb 21 with Ron Deal Message-ID: <20090105212848.7D11E109E89@randymail-a11.g.dreamhost.com> Finally a conference for families like ours:? Join us for a Successful Stepfamilies Conference with Author and National Expert Ron Deal.? For more information and registration, go to http://www.firstthingsrichmond.org/articles/RonDeal.html?? You will be blessed by Ron's humor and excellent advice.???? Go to the web address above to view a clip of Ron... ... Not the Brady Bunch... Don't be part of the statistics that say that over 60% of all second marriages will fail and higher for third ... you can make a difference... join us Feb 21, 2009 at St Giles Presbyterian church, Richmond, VA. ?Successful Stepfamilies is the most highly practical program I know for helping couples who are dealing with the common struggles of stepparenting I highly recommend this program.? -- Dr. Gary Chapman, Author of Five Love Languages Brought to you by First Things First and CCTC and a coalition of many congregations and businesses. Bob Ruthazer, CFLE www.firstthingsrichmond.org (804) 288-3431 ? Plan to host 10 Great Dates at your church or school in 2009. Take a "Couple Check Up" at our web site. From jstone at mcguirewoods.com Mon Jan 5 15:33:35 2009 From: jstone at mcguirewoods.com (Stone, Jacquelyn E.) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:33:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Greater Richmond Pre-Inaugural Celebration - Saturday, January 17, 2009, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. In-Reply-To: <54184B40EC99824B8D4D2FDB59431E6E02184BDA@BMEXCH.mwllp.dom> Message-ID: <54184B40EC99824B8D4D2FDB59431E6E02184C17@BMEXCH.mwllp.dom> The Greater Richmond Pre-Inaugural Celebration, hosted by Bill Bevins of Lite 98.1 and benefiting local charities, will be held in the elegant ballrooms of the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 8:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Currently headlined by Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, The Mystic Soul Bubbas - Featuring Steve Bassett, and Bio Ritmo, this unique musical extravaganza will celebrate the upcoming inauguration of The Honorable Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States. This non-partisan pre-inaugural party, Virginia's largest, will feature a broad range of musical genres such as R&B, Rock, Pop, Jazz, Latino and Hip Hop. Everyone who loves music and partying in a grand, fun style is invited to come out and participate in this unique musicfest. You will enjoy an unforgettable evening while supporting Greater Richmond nonprofits. Join us for a magical night of extraordinary music and entertainment -- and don't forget to bring your dancing shoes! Guests must be 21 years of age or older. An under 21 years of age event is also being planned for January 17, 2009. Details will be announced. Attire: Dress to Impress. Cash bar and food available for purchase. Limited advance tickets available: $65 per person $110 per couple 10% discount for groups of 20 or more, military and seniors (ID required) Tickets can also be purchased the day of the event at the Greater Richmond Convention Center. Buy tickets and get more information at www.jan17.org. For questions contact gricelebrate at gmail.com. Sender: Jackie Stone From jzur at inclusiveva.org Mon Jan 5 23:04:30 2009 From: jzur at inclusiveva.org (Jonathan Zur) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 23:04:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities Seeks Two Employees Message-ID: <006001c96fb3$e08a29f0$a19e7dd0$@org> Greetings, The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities seeks two full time employees to support our work of promoting inclusion, challenging assumptions, and advancing understanding all across the Commonwealth. Our openings are for: (1) Director of Education and Training (http://www.inclusiveva.org/documents/DirectorofEducationandTrainingJobDescr iption.pdf) (2) Program and Event Coordinator (http://www.inclusiveva.org/documents/ProgramandEventCoordinatorJobDescripti on.pdf) While we are accepting applications through January 31 and will conduct interviews for both positions in February, we intend to have one employee start in March and the other in July. More information about the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is available on our website at http://www.inclusiveva.org. Please share this email with others you know who might be interested. Many thanks! All the best, Jonathan Horizontal Full Color Jonathan C. Zur Chief Operating Officer Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities 5511 Staples Mill Road, Suite 202 Richmond, VA 23228 Ph: (804) 515-7950; Fax: (804) 515-7177 http://www.inclusiveva.org The Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities is a human relations organization that promotes inclusion, challenges assumptions, and advances understanding through dialogue, experiential learning, and education. From pjones at supportone.org Mon Jan 5 16:27:48 2009 From: pjones at supportone.org (Pamela A. Jones) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:27:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] info on volunteer coordinators Message-ID: <010201c96f7c$774c80a0$65e581e0$@org> We are looking at bringing in a volunteer coordinator and are interested in how other organizations are currently handling coordination of volunteers. Do you have a paid staff, volunteer person, FT, PT? Does a paid employee have this as part of their job description? In your response if you could please note the size of your organization. THANKS in advance for the info! Pamela A. Jones Director of Finance & Human Resources SupportOne, Inc. 8012 Midlothian Tnpk., Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 342-7366 (804) 342-7368 (fax) www.supportone.org Mission Statement:? Provide individualized supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities to live inclusively in their community by promoting self-determination and independence. 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From vmcpa at vmcpa.org Mon Jan 5 15:32:51 2009 From: vmcpa at vmcpa.org (Virginia Muslim Coalition For Public Affairs) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2009 15:32:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Gathering for prayer for peace in Gaza and the Region In-Reply-To: <19AAE1B3-6283-471C-B62E-636A803C9578@vmcpa.org> References: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B5560509F9@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> <19AAE1B3-6283-471C-B62E-636A803C9578@vmcpa.org> Message-ID: <66D4F4E5-3D9C-4019-99DF-6C593DFBFC97@vmcpa.org> Dear Friends Out of shared friendship and concern Rabbi Ben Romer (congregation Or Ami), Imad Damaj (Va Muslim Coalition for Public Affairs) and Rev R. Charles Grant (Bon Air Presbyterian) are convening a gathering for prayer for peace in Gaza and the Region. We will meet at Bon Air Presbyterian Church, 9201 W. Huguenot Road, at 7 PM on Wednesday, January 7. Other faith leaders will join us in our gathering. In this tense time, and with the complexities of our shared but also particular religious traditions, we wish to elevate public awareness for the tragedies and bloodshed in Gaza (and throughout the Middle East). We do not presume to have answers, nor is this gathering to propose political solutions. We gather in solidarity with one another and in prayer with one another and for peace in the region. The gathering in prayer on Wednesday evening in the Social Hall of Bon Air Presbyterian is simply our response. We invite you to join us. If you wish to express your concern but cannot be with us on Wednesday evening, feel free to send a colleague or congregant to represent you and/or your congregation/ organization. This is an open gathering, so also feel free to share this with your friends who might like to join us. We invite you to share this announcement with your friends. For more information please email at Imad Damaj at: vmcpa at vmcpa.org From booths at yourunitedway.org Tue Jan 6 10:07:19 2009 From: booths at yourunitedway.org (Sandra Booth) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:07:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Calling all after school and out of school time service providers! Message-ID: <400F7BC67F05F241B03A739B5F4A0464E7B3E6@uwsms1.yourunitedway.org> Dear after-school and out-of-school-time service providers, United Way's Partnership for Out of School Time (POST) in collaboration with the Forum for Youth Investment is collecting information on all out of school time services offered in Richmond City. The Forum for Youth Investment is a nonprofit, nonpartisan "action tank" dedicated to helping communities ensure that young people are Ready by 21 - ready for college, work, and life. As an organization that serves youth, we need your help to gain a better understanding of our community's current supports and services for youth. Please complete the survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=l5V47GQ3X3RIlnJbEdsJow_3d_3d developed by the Forum for Youth Investment by January 27, 2009. The data collected will help us get a picture of the services, supports and opportunities currently available to youth in our community. Upon the completion of the survey you are invited to a breakfast at United Way, sponsored by Altria, on January 28, 2009 from 8:30 to 10am. At the breakfast you will learn more about Ready by 21, the Partnership for Out of School Time and how you and your organization can help improve out of school time services and supports for our community's youth. We look forward to receiving your information! If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Booth at 771-5830. Sandra Booth Manager of Community Initiatives: Children, Youth and Families United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 phone: 804.771.5830 fax: 804.225.7344 email: booths at yourunitedway.org LIVE UNITED From melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org Tue Jan 6 13:12:06 2009 From: melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org (Melissa Canaday) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:12:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] English as a Second Language & Conversational Spanish Message-ID: <0D4CE74E0882004FB75BC561CB077B200A8810@server1.shc.local> Dear Connect Richmond Members: Sacred Heart Center is offering English as a Second Language (ESL) beginning Monday, January 12, 2009. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 7pm until 8:30pm. The cost is $60.00 per quarter of the year. A payment plan is available. Arrangements should be made before attending your first class. Call Whitney at Sacred Heart Center (804-230-4399) Sacred Heart Center is, also, offering Conversational Spanish classes. Classes begin Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Classes will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 7:30 pm until 8:30 pm. The cost is $60.00 per quarter of the year, plus $20.00 for the text book. A payment plan is available. Arrangements should be made before attending your first class. Call Whitney at Sacred Heart Center (804-230-4399). Thank you. Melissa Canaday Interim Executive Director Sacred Heart Center 1400 Perry Street Richmond, VA 23224 Phone: 804-230-4399 Fax: 804-231-7247 www.shcrichmond.org From mjones at tcfrichmond.org Tue Jan 6 09:32:50 2009 From: mjones at tcfrichmond.org (Michael Jones) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:32:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Community Foundation seeks proposals for the 2009 AIDS Endowment Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225BEB246@tcfpdc.tcf.local> The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia announces a request for proposals (RFP) to organizations in the metropolitan Richmond area interested in the field of AIDS education, research or community service and care. Grants of $1,000.00 will be awarded to two or three organizations that demonstrate a commitment to working towards the prevention, education and treatment of AIDS so that they may continue their efforts. Services provided could include education programs for the prevention of HIV/AIDS, medical and social services for those living with HIV/AIDS, housing services for those living with HIV/AIDS and medical research for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. Organizations interested in applying should submit a brief proposal to The Community Foundation which should be no more than two single-spaced pages and include: [1] a description of the organization's mission; and [2] a description of the agency's work in the field of AIDS. Please also include a list of Board of Governors, a copy of the most recent IRS Form 990, an audited financial statement if available, and an IRS Tax Exempt Letter designating your organization a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2009. Proposals received after this date will not be considered. The recipients of the 2009 grants will be announced in late March. The decisions of the Board of The Community Foundation are final. Funding for the 2009 program is made possible by The AIDS Endowment, a gift from Drs. John R. Cook and Waverly M. Cole. The Endowment is a permanent charitable fund to support projects and services related to HIV/AIDS. It is our hope and intent that this grant program will offer meaningful recognition to organizations addressing AIDS issues in our community and encourages others to give to this permanent fund. Please submit proposal to: Michael Jones Grants Management Associate The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 (804) 330-7400 mjones at tcfrichmond.org From NFarace at strategicstaff.com Tue Jan 6 09:56:31 2009 From: NFarace at strategicstaff.com (NFarace at strategicstaff.com) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 09:56:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free desktop monitors Message-ID: Our office has 3 Dell desktop monitors, all in great condition, available for pick-up at the address below, free to you. Please contact me via e-mail (nfarace at strategicstaff.com) if you are interested in 1, 2 or all 3. Nancy Farace-Delph Sourcing Specialist Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) 301 Concourse Blvd., Suite 130 Glen Allen VA 23059 www.strategicstaff.com From reentryspecialist at oarric.org Tue Jan 6 15:17:04 2009 From: reentryspecialist at oarric.org (Morgan Salvador) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:17:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Offender Workforce Development Specialist Training Spring/Summer 2009 Message-ID: <068a01c9703b$be091f20$7101a8c0@homexb0poz85rg> TRAINING ANNOUNCEMENT: For those who provide workforce development services to people with criminal convictions. Virginia has received a grant from the National Institute of Corrections to provide Offender Workforce Development Specialist (OWDS) training to professionals across the state. There will be no cost for the training instruction and materials. Some travel expenses will be covered. Note that all applicants must apply as part of a five-to-six-person, multi-agency regional team. This three-week training will be offered in Spring/Summer 2009. Applicants must commit to attending all three-weeks of training. This is a very exciting opportunity for Virginia! The knowledge, skills, and abilities acquired in this training will equip staff to help clients successfully secure and maintain quality employment. Individuals who complete this training will also be qualified to provide Offender Employment Specialist training to other professionals. Please contact Morgan Salvador, at reentryspecialist at oarric.org or (804) 643-2746, for more information about the training including a detailed invitation and applications. The application deadline is February 27, 2009. Please forward this information to all staff in your agency or organization who provide workforce development services to people with criminal convictions. We also encourage you to forward this announcement to anyone else you know who may be interested. Thank you, The Virginia Offender Workforce Development Training Team Nadine Armstrong - ph#434-977-2662; e-mail: na2d at firstva.com Charles Crumpler - ph#434-799-5233; e-mail: charles.crumpler at vadoc.virginia.gov Gwynne Cunningham - ph#804-225-3335; e-mail: gwynne.cunningham at dce.virginia.gov Marion Curry - ph#804-784-3551 x2258; e-mail: marion.curry at vadoc.virginia.gov Kathy Hall - ph#757-683-8417 x5046; e-mail: kathryn.hall at vadoc.virginia.gov Charlene Motley - ph#804-674-3218 x1505; e-mail: charlene.motley at vadoc.virginia.gov Maxine Porcher - ph#757-382-2817 x5016; e-mail: maxine.porcher at vadoc.virginia.gov U. Omarh Rajah - ph#804-733-7881 x4480; e-mail: urajah at bop.gov Mary Reinman - ph#540-332-7504; e-mail: mary.reinman at vadoc.virginia.gov Morgan Salvador - ph#804-643-2746; e-mail: reentryspecialist at oarric.org Morgan W. Salvador Reentry Specialist OAR of Richmond, Inc. One North Third Street Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23219 Phone: (804) 643-2746 Fax: (804) 643-1187 From vabertholet at comcast.net Tue Jan 6 15:19:48 2009 From: vabertholet at comcast.net (Virginia Bertholet) Date: Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:19:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Child's computer & printers ink GONE Message-ID: Thx for the interest, but the child?s computer and the printers ink listed 2 weeks ago are both gone. Best ? Virginia Bertholet! From VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org Tue Jan 6 12:51:32 2009 From: VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org (VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 12:51:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] [connectrichmond] Africa Immigrant Network Meeting--Thursday, January 8, 2009-6pm Message-ID: African Immigrant Network Meeting Please pass this message on to anyone that might find this useful. The American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter would like to invite members of the African Immigrant community, related Associations, service providers and interested individuals to join us for a meeting at the chapter on January 8, 2009 ---6PM--- 420 East Cary St. Richmond, VA (804) 780-2293 The Red Cross hopes this meeting will facilitate the opportunity for African Immigrants, African Association members, service providers and interested individuals to connect with and learn about each other. RSVP would be appreciated but not required. For additional information please contact: Sara van Blerk Coordinator, Restoring Family Links & Tracing International Services American Red Cross, Greater Richmond Chapter (804)780-2293 vanblerks at usa.redcross.org From jbestasher at yahoo.com Tue Jan 6 17:30:52 2009 From: jbestasher at yahoo.com (j best) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 14:30:52 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CNA Training Session Beginning January 12, 2009 Message-ID: <893075.78692.qm@web53409.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Greetings, ? Asher is now enrolling for our next CNA training session which begins January 12, 2009. Feel free to stop in the office Monday through Friday 9am to 4pm to expedite the enrollment process while space is still available. Our office is located at 305 Plazaview Road, Richmond, VA 23224. Contact Mrs. Elfreida Taylor (804) 233-9494 and visit our website: www.ashercomptrain.org for a list of our training programs and schedules. Be sure to tell a friend! ? Happy New Year!? From rgeorge at aiava.org Tue Jan 6 16:37:06 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:37:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Virginia Center for Architecture Searches for New Director Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110106A37E@aia-svr.aia.local> The Virginia Center for Architecture announces the retirement of its founding president and chief executive officer, John W. Braymer, Ph.D., Hon. AIA. The Center is conducting a national search for a full-time Director and hopes to fill the position by April 2009. Responsibilities will include working with and helping develop the governing board; representing the Center in the Richmond community as well as throughout the region; leading the institution's fundraising through a capital campaign; expanding its programs of exhibition, education, and retail; leading the on-going restoration of a 28,000 square foot historic landmark building; and leading the institution to accreditation by the American Association of Museums. Required background and experience include a degree in a related discipline as well as significant work in architecture, design or related arts, whether in a museum or educational setting. Salary with benefits will be commensurate with qualifications. Please send cover letter of interest and c.v. to Search Committee, Virginia Center for Architecture Foundation, 2501 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220 or via email to aliguori at virginiaarchitecture.org Virginia Society AIA Rhea George, Director of Marketing & Communication Virginia Center for Architecture 2501 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220-2618 804-644-3041 main 804-237-1768 direct 804-643-4607 fax rgeorge at aiava.org www.aiava.org From NFarace at strategicstaff.com Wed Jan 7 09:08:01 2009 From: NFarace at strategicstaff.com (NFarace at strategicstaff.com) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 09:08:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] All 3 of the free desktop monitors posted yesterday have been spoken for and Message-ID: thank you for the positive and quick response from those who were interested! Happy New Year! Nancy Farace-Delph Sourcing Specialist Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3) 301 Concourse Blvd., Suite 130 Glen Allen VA 23059 www.strategicstaff.com From Bill.Conkle at dcr.virginia.gov Wed Jan 7 14:49:44 2009 From: Bill.Conkle at dcr.virginia.gov (Bill Conkle) Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:49:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Posting: P/T Exec Director Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation Message-ID: Executive Director Position Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation The Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation (RRPF) is an independent charitable organization (501 c3) established to promote parks and recreation in the City of Richmond, Virginia through citizen involvement, education, and fundraising. For more information about the Foundation, go to: http://www.rrpfoundation.org/ The RRPF Executive Director reports to and works under the guidance and direction of the President of the RRPF. The Executive Director manages the day to day operations of the RRPF, including strengthening communication with our partners, overseeing projects, and building awareness of the RRPF in the Richmond region. The Executive Director's job is a part time position with time expectations to perform duties of approximately 25 work hours per week. For a copy of the RRPF Executive Director Job Description, go to: http://www.rrpfoundation.org/ The Executive Director is an independent Contractor and will receive a salary of $25,000 annually, with no other benefits. The RRPF has an office and Executive Director will need to work from the office at times to fulfill their duties. The Foundation will provide a laptop and an operating budget. All interested applicants can acquire a job application on the RRPF website at http://www.rrpfoundation.org/ . Submissions may be made December 1, 2008 through February 15, 2009 and are due no later than midnight February 15. Please submit a position application and along with a resume and cover letter to Director Search, Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation, 6 North Laurel Street, Richmond, VA 23220. Questions should be directed to Casey Cockerham, edsearch at rrpfoundation.org Bill Conkle, MA, CPRP, CPSI Park Planner VA Dept of Conservation and Recreation phone 804-786-5492 fax 804-371-7899 The true meaning of Life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. -Nelson Henderson From glaprade at tredegar.org Wed Jan 7 15:48:07 2009 From: glaprade at tredegar.org (Laprade, Ginger) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:48:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Major Events Message-ID: Does anyone know if there are any planned major events in Richmond, VA. on the evenings of April 17 and 18, 2009 and April 24 and 25, 2009. We would like to plan an event on one of those days. Respond to glaprade at tredegar.org Thank you. Ginger LaPrade Assistant to the President The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar 490 Tredegar Street Richmond, VA 23219 804.780.1865 ext. 14 Tel. 804.780.0264 Fax glaprade at tredegar.org Email www.tredegar.org FREE EVENTS! FAMILY FUN! Join us for these upcoming programs: * March 12-14, 2009 - Lincoln and the South Conference From haringew at comcast.net Wed Jan 7 10:43:26 2009 From: haringew at comcast.net (Inge annd Harold) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:43:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] LDC looking to merge or turn over organization Message-ID: <001801c970de$ae96aa50$6800a8c0@IngeHarold> The Learning Disabilities Council (LDC), a respected, all-volunteer, aging, local service organization is on the verge of dissolution. We want to contact a group of energetic young parents and/or professionals who could use a proven organization to help them support the needs of learning disabled children. The LDC was founded in 1973 in Richmond, VA, as learning disabilities were beginning to gain attention and recognition. At the time, the LDC filled a serious need for leadership and advocacy. We believe the need for advocacy and action on behalf of children with learning disabilities today is as great as ever. The components of an organization (see website) are in place and ready for "take over". Available are: *The name, P.O.Box, and telephone number (established & familiar since 1973). *The website www.ldcouncil.org. *"Learning Disabilities Directory" (59 pp statewide directory), on disc, waiting to be updated and reprinted. *"Understanding Learning Disabilities, A Parent Guide and Workbook" (254 pp book), on disc, waiting to be updated and reprinted. *A Support Group for Adults with LD and ADHD (on-going since 1997). *By-laws, records, a history, and a good name. For many years, until 2 years ago, the LDC was a United Way agency for selected giving. *Initial guidance from retiring volunteer director, plus a small treasury to support the LDC's revival. Is there any group or organization of younger parents or professionals, with a related mission, that wishes to carry on the work of the Learning Disabilities Council? All who are seriously interested are asked to contact the following by the end of January, 2009: Inge W. Horowitz, Executive Director, LDC 804-358-2720 info at ldcouncil.org Inge W. Horowitz 5100 Monument Ave. #608 Richmond, VA 23230-3648 804-358-2720 haringew at comcast.net From jturner at wbch.org Wed Jan 7 11:13:09 2009 From: jturner at wbch.org (Jessica Turner) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 11:13:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] African American Genealogy Guest Speaker Nessa Baskerville Johnson will be at WBCH on Jan. 10th Message-ID: <7D69A54478BEBA4C9937C3D43074D79B5C13DE@fs1.wbch.org> Nessa Baskerville Johnson, noted Storyteller, author and genealogist will be the first guest speaker for the 2009 Center for African American Genealogical Research Workshop, held at Richmond, Virginia's William Byrd Community House. Ms. Johnson's presentation reveals how her "family research" led to uncovering a church parish's genealogical lines and subsequently, what she along with a cadre of citizens did to utilize a city's genealogy structure to penetrate and cause a shift in political, economic, artistic, and other systems. The movement set the stage to embrace Reconciliation of the past and the races locally, statewide and on 3 continents. She presents this thesis in her books, "A Special Pilgrimage," "Monsieur Tortoise, ESQ. and the Realm of Cosmic Riches." {By the way "Cosmic Riches" translate into Richmond.} and the galley, "Jubilo Now!" Her inquiry now to Leaders, Followers, CEO'S, Pastors, cultures, school children and the like, "What's Next, beyond the Imaginable?" After the presentation, there will be a hands-on genealogy research session for those interested in discovering their roots, from no matter what continent. There are many genealogists available to answer your questions and help you learn more and get hooked on genealogy! William Byrd Community House is a Technical Learning Center for CAAGRI. We present an African American Genealogy workshop on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1-3 p.m. See links: Nessa Johnson: The Rebel www.washingtonpost.com and A Soul Free.. www.ilovepossibility.info For More information contact Patty Parks, (804) 643-2717 or email libarian at wbch.org From mspence at eternityinchrist.org Wed Jan 7 13:51:53 2009 From: mspence at eternityinchrist.org (mspence at eternityinchrist.org) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 18:51:53 -0000 (UTC) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Space available for a Day Care or Preschool Message-ID: <50083.70.105.3.164.1231354313.squirrel@www.eternityinchrist.org> Eternity Church is making newly renovated space available for education to young children. An office, nursery, and five classrooms, ideal for a preschool or day care program, are all located within a Mission Center that is blocks away from downtown Richmond. All class rooms have attached bathrooms and are designed for children. Parking is available on site. This is not a job opening ? we are simply providing space for an organization that shares our vision. Further information about the mission of Eternity Church can be viewed at www.eternitychurch.org. This space is available immediately. The cost is negotiable. Startup Programs should include a complete business plan. Current programs looking for new space should include a summary of activity and financial health. All proposals will be evaluated by the Mission Center Oversight Committee including follow up interviews. Inquiries: Technical or administrative questions may be directed to Mike Spence of Eternity Church. (804) 399-4388. Proposals Due: 3/15/2008. Please send your proposal to: Eternity Church Attn: Mike Spence 1900 Chamberlayne Ave. Richmond, VA 23222 From raholbrook at vcu.edu Wed Jan 7 12:38:39 2009 From: raholbrook at vcu.edu (Rebekah A Holbrook/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:38:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Participate in National Mentoring Month & Thank Your Mentor Day Message-ID: For more information contact: Rebekah Holbrook Virginia Mentoring Partnership (804) 828-1536 raholbrook at vcu.edu www.vamentoring.org January kicks off National Mentoring Month 2009! Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP) invites you to join us in recognizing mentoring month and Thank Your Mentor Day?, January 22, 2009. On that day, many Americans will reach out to thank or honor those individuals who encouraged and guided them, and had a lasting impact on their lives. There are several ways to participate in National Mentoring Month & Thank Your Mentor Day: 1) Contact your mentor directly to express your appreciation 2) Pass on what you received by becoming a mentor to a young person in your community Learn more about how you can help change a life through mentoring. Call Virginia Mentoring Partnership at (804) 828-1536 or visit us at www.vamentoring.org. 3) Make a financial contribution to a local mentoring program Visit www.mentoring.org to find a mentoring program in your area 4) Write a tribute to your mentor and post it on www.WhoMentoredYou.org Visit www.whomentoredyou.org Thank Your Mentor Day? is an initiative of the Harvard School of Public Health. What is National Mentoring Month? Held each January, the NMM campaign mobilizes community volunteers to help young people achieve their full potential. Research has shown that programs that rely on volunteer mentors can play a powerful role in reducing drug abuse and youth violence while greatly enhancing a young person's prospects for leading a healthy and productive life. Last year, more than 375,000 individuals responded to the campaign by seeking information about local mentoring programs that need more volunteers. On behalf of the mentoring community in Virginia, VMP is pleased to announce that President George W. Bush, President-elect Barack Obama, and General Colin L. Powell will headline the 2009 National Mentoring Month volunteer recruitment drive. Visit: www.NationalMentoringMonth.org to learn more. For more information on mentoring opportunities in Richmond, please contact Virginia Mentoring Partnership at (804) 828-1536 or visit us at www.vamentoring.org. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 14306 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20090107/90b9968c/attachment-0001.jpe From smilston at jacksonfeild.org Wed Jan 7 16:00:22 2009 From: smilston at jacksonfeild.org (Sarah Milston) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:00:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Director of Development Job Opening Message-ID: <003d01c9710a$f4d262d0$8203a8c0@sjohnston> Director of Development, Jackson-Feild Homes, Inc. Jackson-Feild Homes, a statewide non-profit organization serving adolescent females, seeks development professional to support Executive Director and Board of Trustees in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies in order to maximize operations' fundraising, endowment growth, and the successful execution of a capital campaign. Position is responsible for strategic planning, donor cultivation, hands-on solicitation, special events planning and execution, the creation and implementation of direct mail strategies, and grant writing. A major focus of the position is major donor cultivation and planned giving. Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of development/fundraising experience. Extensive experience working with volunteer boards, soliciting major gifts, as well as a thorough working knowledge of Virginia and national philanthropic communities is required. Work history should reflect extensive experience in strategic planning, constituency building, formal methodology, event planning, donor recognition programs, and grant writing. Proficiency in database, spreadsheet, word processing, and fundraising computer programs, and possessing a basic understanding of general accounting principles, investment and estate planning and the ability to read and interpret financial statements is required. Bachelor's Degree required. Qualified candidates must demonstrate strong management, presentation, persuasion, and oral and written communications skills and possess a passion for and understanding of Jackson-Feild Homes' mission. The Development Office is based in Richmond, Virginia. Statewide travel for major donor cultivation is required. Competitive salary range and benefits. EOE. For complete position description, visit www.jacksonfeild.org/about/career-opportunities. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary requirements by Friday, January 30, 2009 to cthompson at jacksonfeild.org. Organization Profile: Jackson-Feild Homes is a 70-bed residential treatment program and private school for adolescent females between the ages of 13 and 21 licensed by the Virginia Department of Social Services and the Virginia Department of Education. Facilities are located in Jarratt and Richmond, Virginia. Jackson-Feild's residential services include: group home, maternity & infants, independent living, and community transition programs. The Jarratt campus also provides a fully accredited on-site secondary school. Sarah E. Milston CFRE, MPA Director of Development Jackson-Feild Homes 2800 Patterson Avenue, Suite 302 Richmond, VA 23221 804.354.6929 www.jacksonfeild.org Educate, Equip, Empower Girls for a Brighter Future The information in this email, and any attachments, may contain confidential information and is intended solely for the attention and use of the named addressee(s). It must not be disclosed to any person without authorization. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are not authorized to, and must not, disclose, copy, distribute, or retain this message or any part of it. From batterseainc at gmail.com Wed Jan 7 16:01:48 2009 From: batterseainc at gmail.com (Battersea, Inc.) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:01:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Historic Battersea - Community Forum Message-ID: Come Join Us Petersburg has a rich history. Together, we are building a bright future for our community and all citizens. Battersea, Inc. (a non-profit organization) would like to hear from you as we think about creative and appropriate ways to restore Battersea and its 37 acres on a bluff of the Appomattox River. We want Battersea to be a place where our community comes together for learning, education, relaxation and celebration. Join us for our community forums and participate in a discussion important to all of us. January 19th 6:30PM Christ & Grace Episcopal Church, Parish Hall 1545 S. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA January 20th 6:30PM Tabernacle Baptist Church, Room 105 444 Halifax St., Petersburg, VA Please choose the date most convenient with your schedule. We welcome you at one or both evenings. Light refreshments will be served and there is ample parking. Tempy C. Barbru, Executive Director Battersea, Inc. P.O. Box 111 Petersburg, VA 23804 P 804.732.9882 F 804.732.9883 www.BatterseaInc.com From vafre at catapult-inc.com Wed Jan 7 13:31:04 2009 From: vafre at catapult-inc.com (vafre) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 13:31:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation to VAFRE's February 3rd Workshop Message-ID: <62558FA4CCC040359A05134FEE2CB05F@catapultinc.com> Please make plans to join VAFRE for a special half-day workshop on February 3rd at the Jepson Alumni Center at the University of Richmond. Our session, Donor Communications Boot Camp, features speaker Tom Ahern, ABC, and is scheduled from 8:55 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Take advantage of special cost savings for the workshop by registering more than one board member, CEO, or other representative from your organization (see details below). Be more successful as a fundraiser. Raise more money. Retain more donors. Attract lots more bequests and other planned gifts. And how do you achieve all those gains? By understanding how donor communications really work. In this 3-part seminar, customized for the Virginia Association of Fundraising Executives, attendees will advance from novice to pro in four hours of instruction. In these brisk, heavily illustrated, utterly practical sessions, attendees will learn the best-kept trade secrets of top fundraising pros from across the English-speaking world. You'll learn why the UK has three times more charitable bequests than the US. You'll learn why arm-twisting and "educating the donor" are misguided strategies. You'll learn how to put the latest psychological findings to work; making persuasion a sure thing, rather than guesswork. 8:30 a.m. Registration 8:55 a.m. Part 1, The Basics 10:45 a.m. Part 2, Making Your Case 12:00 p.m. Lunch Distribution 12:15 p.m. Part 3, Building Loyalty Through Newsletters 1:30 p.m. Adjourn For complete details, click here . To register for this meeting, click here . Cost to attend: $50 for members ($30 for prepaid members) and $75 for guests. Additional guests from the same organization can register for just $65 each. Fees support program costs and administration. Questions? Contact Mary Kidd, VAFRE Administrator, at (804) 288-2950, or by e-mail to vafre at catapult-inc.com. From kelly at madisonhouse.org Wed Jan 7 15:48:39 2009 From: kelly at madisonhouse.org (Kelly Eplee) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 15:48:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] an open position in Madison House at UVa Message-ID: <81E4627DE3B726448EFBE83DCF79DBD92362AB@PDC1.madisonhouse.local> Thank you Connectrichmond for the opportunity of posting this position: Director of Fund Development and Alumni Relations Madison House, the non-profit student volunteer center at UVA, seeks skills in annual fund development, special events and alumni relations. $35-45K annual + benefits. Job description visit: www.madisonhouse.org . Send cover letter and resume by 1/20/09 to Kelly at madisonhouse.org . Kelly Eplee Executive Director Madison House 170 Rugby Road Charlottesville, Va 22903 office 434-977-7051, fax 977-7339 cell 434-953-5249 www.madisonhouse.org * Madison House is a 501 c(3) not for profit organization that serves as the volunteer center at the University of Virginia. The mission of Madison House is to coordinate UVa student volunteers, develop leaders, build community partnerships and promote lifelong volunteer service. All Madison House programs are led by U.Va. student leaders who place and manage their peers in community sites for weekly service during the academic year. In the 07-08 school year 185 student leaders placed more than 3,300 volunteers in 85 community sites, serving more than 115,000 hours with 17,000 area residents in need. Madison House is self-governed and supported primarily through individual donations. To make a gift online, visit www.hoosonline.virginia.edu/supportmadisonhouse From VirLCV at aol.com Wed Jan 7 16:21:10 2009 From: VirLCV at aol.com (VirLCV at aol.com) Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2009 16:21:10 EST Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seeking Development Director Message-ID: The Virginia League of Conservation Voters (VALCV) is looking for a fulltime Development Director to work in our Richmond office. The ideal candidate will be an energetic self-starter with an en trepreneurial spirit. The candidate must also be a team player, a strong communicator, and work well with people in a role of facilitating and empowering them. Important assets for the successful candidate include enthusiasm about environmental issues and experience in some or all of the following: - donor identification and cultivation - organizational strategic plan delivery - grant writing - special events - communications and marketing - board and volunteer relations The Virginia League of Conservation Voters? mission is to preserve and enhance the quality of life of all Virginians by making conservation and the environment a top priority with Virginia?s elected officials. For a full job description and contact information, please visit our website at _www.valcv.org_ (http://www.valcv.org/) Letters of application will be accepted through February 2, 2009. Lisa M. Guthrie; Executive Director Virginia League of Conservation Voters 530 E. Main Street; Suite 410 Richmond, VA 23219 Office: 804-225-1902 FAX: 804-225-1904 Cell: 804-240-1976 **************New year...new news. Be the first to know what is making headlines. (http://www.aol.com/?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000026) From jonahh at lewisginter.org Thu Jan 8 12:02:48 2009 From: jonahh at lewisginter.org (Jonah Holland) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:02:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Gardening in an Era of Climate Change Symposium at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Message-ID: <9653A138A3D1F142BE722127150781DD02766D26@lgbg-exch2k.lewisginter.local> Please consider attending this important event at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden: "Gardening in an Era of Climate Change: Is the Sky Really Falling?" Feb. 4, 5, and 6 Are we are really living in an era of extreme changes in climate? Or are green industries re-examining horticultural best practices in light of an always-changing climate? "The right plant in the right place" takes on heightened meaning when we realize that our USDA zone reference points are gradually changing. The world of horticulture is being transformed by environmental, societal, and technological changes; the boundaries of our knowledge and practice are being tested by the challenges of introduced insects and pathogens, invasive plants, and the shifting climate. This symposium focuses on how design and operational practices can serve as models for sustainability and environmental stewardship and turn today's horticultural challenges into tomorrow's opportunities. An event for green business owners and their staffs, landscape architects and designers, master gardeners, and seasoned home gardeners. * Allan Armitage on industry changes and sustainable practices * Felder Rushing on gardening innovations * James Urban on soil remediation and urban tree systems * Richard Bir on woody landscape plants * Kennon Williams on shaping the land for natural hydrology This symposium is one of the Garden's special events marking its 25th Anniversary in 2009, and is funded by the Robins Foundation. LGBG is presenting this symposium in partnership with the Central Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association (CVNLA), which will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2009. The event will be CVNLA's traditional winter short course. For more details, and to register click here or go to www.lewisginter.org Cost is $40 per day. For complete agenda click here. Questions? Call Jonah Holland: 262-9887 ext. 292 or email Jonahh at lewisginter.org Jonah Holland Public Relations & Marketing Coordinator Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden 1800 Lakeside Ave. Richmond, Va 23228 P: 804-262-9887 ext. 292 F: 804-559-3178 jonahh at lewisginter.org www.lewisginter.org Our blog: www.lewisginter.wordpress.com Become a fan of the Garden: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Richmond-VA/Lewis-Ginter-Botanic al-Garden/15114576337?ref=ts Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/lewisginter From abwatson at embarqmail.com Thu Jan 8 16:15:41 2009 From: abwatson at embarqmail.com (Watson) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 16:15:41 -0500 (EST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Twin Beds Available Message-ID: <1591973685.2620091231449341777.JavaMail.root@md17.embarq.synacor.com> I have a set of twin-size bunk beds?to donate.? The beds are made of wood, painted white; the mattresses are in like-new condition; and the bunky boards and a?ladder?are included.? They may be used stacked one above the other, or?can be set up as two separate beds. I also have an extra bunky board by itself, if anybody needs?one.? Please contact Beckey Watson if you are interested:? 804-227-3807 or abwatson at embarqmail.com . From lkleeman at connectnetwork.org Thu Jan 8 17:05:15 2009 From: lkleeman at connectnetwork.org (Liana Kleeman) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 17:05:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] SPCA Announces Goal for Free/Low-cost Spay and Neuter Program Message-ID: <03c301c971dd$313ef350$3b8bac80@uc.adp.vcu.edu> This message has been released on behalf of the Richmond SPCA. Connect Richmond, The SPCA is starting the new year with a goal to meet or top the 13,000 free and low-cost spay/neuter surgeries it performed last year and is offering free spay and neuter surgeries for all owned cats through March 31, 2009. Feral cat surgeries are always free. This offer is open to cats whose owners live in the City of Richmond or the counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland. There are no income restrictions and kittens weighing 2 pounds or more qualify. Appointments may be scheduled online or by calling 804-521-1300. Please note that appointments for feral cats may not be scheduled online. These surgeries are a vitally important part of the SPCA's efforts to reduce the pet overpopulation problem in our community, which is especially high in many low-income neighborhoods. Please let families you may know about this opportunity. Liana Kleeman Program Coordinator, ConnectRichmond 809 S. Cathedral Place P.O. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 www.connectnetwork.org (804) 827-2168 (phone); (804) 827-2166 (fax) "Connecting people to ideas, information and each other." From curatedculture at comcast.net Thu Jan 8 21:59:46 2009 From: curatedculture at comcast.net (curatedculture at comcast.net) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 02:59:46 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Meetings for Community Input on Regional Cultural Plan In-Reply-To: <1994615131.778131231469699786.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <1232399280.778951231469986826.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> The? Task Force of the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan ?is pleased to host a series of community meetings in January 2009 that will engage the region in helping to form a comprehensive plan for strengthening our local arts and cultural community. On January 12 and 13, meetings will be held in the City of Richmond and Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, and Henrico, and will include a presentation about the project by consultants WolfBrown, as well as hands-on opportunities for the pubic to get involved. The meetings are open to the public, and everyone is encouraged to attend one or all.? ? For more information on the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan, please visit the Richmond Cultural Plan blog at:? http://richmondculturalplan.blogspot.com/ ? For more information about WolfBrown, go to:? http://www.wolfbrown.com ? ? Community Meetings About the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan: ? Monday, January 12, 2009? 4:00-6:00pm Hanover ? School Board 200 Berkley Street Ashland , VA 23005 ? Monday, January 12, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center 4901 Old Brook Rd Richmond , VA 23227 ? Tuesday, January 13, 2009 4:00-6:00pm Cultural Center of India? 6641 Ironbridge Parkway Chester , Va. 23831 ? Tuesday, January 13, 2009 7:00-9:00pm Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen? 2880 Mountain Road Glen Allen, VA 23060? ? ? What is the big picture goal of the Cultural Action Plan? The plan will look broadly at the importance of arts and culture in our region to create a collective and inclusive vision for the area?s cultural sector. It will identify strategies to increase participation, financial support, awareness and collaborative opportunities that will lay the foundation for a thriving cultural landscape. Richmond, Virginia follows other cities across the nation that have developed cultural plans that have successfully guided the promotion, planning, development, and funding of their community?s arts and cultural organizations. ? ? ? ? Christina E. Newton Cultural Plan Task Force Member Director Curated Culture 314 Brook Road Richmond , VA 23220 804.344.1508 www.firstfridaysrichmond.com ? From melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org Thu Jan 8 16:42:43 2009 From: melissa_canaday at shcrichmond.org (Melissa Canaday) Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 16:42:43 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Sacred Heart Center offering GED classes Message-ID: <0D4CE74E0882004FB75BC561CB077B200A882A@server1.shc.local> Dear Connect Richmond Members, Sacred Heart Center is offering GED classes. Registration is Tuesday, January 20, 2009 and Thursday January 22, 2009 at 6pm. Registrants must be present both dates as registration is a two part process. Actual class will begin Tuesday, January 27, 2009. Classes will continue each Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm - 8:30pm. The GED class is a 9 week course and attendance is crucial to success. The registration fee for Richmond residents is $15.00 payable by cash or money order made payable to RPS Adult Education. Students are responsible for their books ($18.00) and calculator ($10.00). Please note that classes will be conducted in English. Thank you. Melissa Canaday Interim Executive Director Sacred Heart Center 1400 Perry Street Richmond, VA 23224 Phone: 804-230-4399 Fax: 804-231-7247 www.shcrichmond.org From lcampbell at jfsrichmond.org Fri Jan 9 10:19:14 2009 From: lcampbell at jfsrichmond.org (Louis Campbell) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 10:19:14 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free Adoption with Love by JFS Workshop - "Successful Adoptions" Message-ID: <0A266A2A207DD14F840C9B999FA5263E228D2112A1@JFSMAIN.JFSRichmond.jfsrichmond.org> Free Adoption with Love by JFS Workshop "Successful Adoptions" Tuesday, January 20th 5:30 - 7:00 pm Covering all aspects of domestic and international adoption, including: Homestudies Various ways to adopt Legal questions Post-placement services There will be time for questions and answers Facilitators: Beth Johnston, Adoption with Love by JFS staff Colleen Quinn, Esq., Cantor Arkema P.C. For reservations and questions, please call 804.282.5644 ext. 0 -Louis Campbell Marketing & Development Coordinator, JFS 6718 Patterson Avenue Richmond, VA 23226 email: LCampbell at jfsrichmond.org phone: 804.282.5644 ext 225 fax: 804.285.0006 web: www.jfsrichmond.org JFS is a forward-thinking health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential, regardless of age, race, religion or circumstances. Serving the greater Richmond community since 1849, JFS continues to excel in innovative programming and professional service delivery. Programs include home health care, counseling, care management, adoption, bill paying, in-home services for children and families, and special needs services. From giles at richmondneighborhoods.org Fri Jan 9 14:45:46 2009 From: giles at richmondneighborhoods.org (Giles Harnsberger) Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2009 14:45:46 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free A.C.O.R.N. Renovation Lending Workshop Message-ID: The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods is sponsoring a Free Renovation Lending Workshop that will give you all of the financial tools you need for the renovation of an old house in a Richmond Neighborhood. You will Learn About 2 Important Subjects: - Renovation Lending Programs - How to Qualify for a Mortgage Date: Saturday, January 24th Time: 9am - noon Where: Parish Hall at St. John's Episcopal Church, 2401 East Broad Street in Church Hill Take advantage of this opportunity to learn the ins and outs of home mortgage financing (including: loan programs, credit, cash required, cash sources, etc ). Then learn the benefits of renovation lending and how to buy a home in disrepair and fix it up using these unique loan programs. Additional topics covered include: - Tax Benefits - Energy Efficiency - Market Equity and much more If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact: David Herring Phone: (804)644-5040 email: dherring at richmondneighborhoods.org SPONSORED BY: The Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods A.C.O.R.N. 644-5040 info at richmondneighborhoods.org Alliance to Conserve Old Richmond Neighborhoods 104 Shockoe Slip, Lower Level Richmond, VA 23219 (804)644-5040 From ddport1 at aol.com Mon Jan 12 08:23:01 2009 From: ddport1 at aol.com (ddport1 at aol.com) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 08:23:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Twin Bed to a non-profit Message-ID: <8CB42D00753E637-928-2B2D@MBLK-M04.sysops.aol.com> A?twin bed (mattresses included) can go to a local non-profit organization as a donation.??Bed linen and clothing also available.? Needs to be picked up in the Powhatan area.? Please contact Mrs. Crowder-Chaplin at 804-380-2956 or 804-784-3582 ext: 3764 From revun at verizon.net Sun Jan 11 21:51:04 2009 From: revun at verizon.net (Won Un) Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2009 21:51:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free dishwasher and electric range In-Reply-To: <1232399280.778951231469986826.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> References: <1994615131.778131231469699786.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> <1232399280.778951231469986826.JavaMail.root@sz0054a.westchester.pa.mail.comcast.net> Message-ID: <002401c97460$9cbbde10$d6339a30$@net> All, I was asked to find a new home for a dishwasher and an electric range. Both are ready to go and you need to pick them up. The appliances are located in Highland Springs, Va. First come, first serve. Email me at revun at verizon.net. Won Un a. Dishwasher: 1) Whirlpool, model DP840CWDB4. 2) It is a portable one that can be moved around (on wheels) and hooked up to the sink 3) It can also be installed "permanently" but not under a counter top, if desired 4) It has top and bottom pull out racks for dishes and a silverware basket 5) It was purchased in 1997 and still runs fine. I have the use and care guide book for it. 6) It is almond colored (or bisque as they call it now) with a wood, cutting board top 7) it is 36 1/4" in height, 26 1/2 " front to back and 24 1/8" from side to side and is considered full-sized b. Self-Cleaning 30" Free Standing Electric Range 1) Whirlpool, model RF365PXY purchased in 1993 and everything works. 2) It is almond colored (or bisque as they call it now) 3) There are 4 burners and oven with broil and bake elements with window.and light and automatic meal timer clock/minute timer and stop time. All controls are on the control panel above and behind the 4 burners. 4) I have the use and care guide book for it. 5) Dimensions a) 36" in height at the front where the burners are and 45 3/4" in the back to the top of the control panel. b) 25" back to front (but 27" back to front where the oven handle sticks out) c) 29 1/2" side to side. From tuttm at rbha.org Mon Jan 12 11:18:51 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:18:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Employement Opportunities - 2 Clinician Positions. Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E740196D079@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 Position Title: Clinician -Regional Jail Team Position Number: 6314-11-744 Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Regional Jail Team Clinician. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of counseling services to individuals and groups who are residing in a local or regional jail or who are residing in a psychiatric hospital but have current or pending legal charges. Provides forensic and other mental health and substance abuse assessment services as required. Provides treatment services to inmates on a scheduled and urgent basis, including restoration to competency, medication management and psychotherapy in the jail setting. Facilitates admission to psychiatric hospitalization when required by inmate's mental health status. Monitors inmates returned to the jail from hospital settings following a restoration to competency. Maintains thorough documentation of activities including clinical interventions, case management, crisis intervention and medical records, according to agency standards. Reports reimbursement and productivity statistics. Reports to the Psychologist/team leader for the Region IV Jail Team. Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of forensic psychology principles and practice and forensic law. Knowledge of psychotropic medications to include their effects and side effects. Excellent knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related field. Virginia license or license eligible in a behavioral health discipline. Completed or eligible to complete within three months, the forensic evaluation training approved by the Commissioner of DMHMRSAS. Three years experience in a clinical setting required with forensic experience. Must be qualified to be impaneled as a Medicaid service provider. Valid Virginia driver's license is required. Closing Date: Until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $57,169.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 ________________________________ Position Title: MST In-Home Clinician Position Number: 6342-11-287 Job Description: The RBHA is seeking a Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician to work with juvenile offenders and their families. MST Clinicians will provide intensive in-home services in the community with a caseload of 4-6 families. A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology is required. Prior In-Home experience preferred and experience working with youth who have emotional, behavioral, delinquency, and/or substance abuse problems required. MST training will be provided with weekly group and individual supervision, as well as weekly case consultation. Some on-call required. Flexible scheduling and attractive benefits. $1000 sign-on bonus is available contingent upon agreed conditions. Closing Date: Until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $57,169.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 ~ From tuttm at rbha.org Mon Jan 12 11:24:55 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:24:55 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Employement Opportunities - 2 Clinician Positions. Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E740196D081@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 Position Title: Clinician -Regional Jail Team Position Number: 6314-11-744 Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is seeking a Regional Jail Team Clinician. The incumbent will be responsible for the provision of counseling services to individuals and groups who are residing in a local or regional jail or who are residing in a psychiatric hospital but have current or pending legal charges. Provides forensic and other mental health and substance abuse assessment services as required. Provides treatment services to inmates on a scheduled and urgent basis, including restoration to competency, medication management and psychotherapy in the jail setting. Facilitates admission to psychiatric hospitalization when required by inmate's mental health status. Monitors inmates returned to the jail from hospital settings following a restoration to competency. Maintains thorough documentation of activities including clinical interventions, case management, crisis intervention and medical records, according to agency standards. Reports reimbursement and productivity statistics. Reports to the Psychologist/team leader for the Region IV Jail Team. Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of forensic psychology principles and practice and forensic law. Knowledge of psychotropic medications to include their effects and side effects. Excellent knowledge and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and co-occurring substance abuse disorders. Qualifications: Master's degree in social work, professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, psychology or related field. Virginia license or license eligible in a behavioral health discipline. Completed or eligible to complete within three months, the forensic evaluation training approved by the Commissioner of DMHMRSAS. Three years experience in a clinical setting required with forensic experience. Must be qualified to be impaneled as a Medicaid service provider. Valid Virginia driver's license is required. Closing Date: Until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $57,169.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 ________________________________ Position Title: MST In-Home Clinician Position Number: 6342-11-287 Job Description: The RBHA is seeking a Multi-Systemic Therapy Clinician to work with juvenile offenders and their families. MST Clinicians will provide intensive in-home services in the community with a caseload of 4-6 families. A Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling or Psychology is required. Prior In-Home experience preferred and experience working with youth who have emotional, behavioral, delinquency, and/or substance abuse problems required. MST training will be provided with weekly group and individual supervision, as well as weekly case consultation. Some on-call required. Flexible scheduling and attractive benefits. $1000 sign-on bonus is available contingent upon agreed conditions. Closing Date: Until filled Starting Salary Range: $42,348.00 - $57,169.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 ~ Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Telephone (804) 819 - 4099 Fax (804) 819 - 8720 From tdolson at richmond.edu Mon Jan 12 12:01:04 2009 From: tdolson at richmond.edu (Theresa Dolson) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:01:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] UR Business Students Looking for Data to Analyze Message-ID: <8E7BA81E-5A12-4209-9EE5-C564D9BF1583@richmond.edu> Undergraduate students at the Robins School of Business at the University of Richmond are available to pursue projects that involve the collection and/or analysis of data. Although these students are not experts, they will possess an increasing level of proficiency in the application of statistical analysis as they proceed with course work . The project work would begin in late January, 2009 and be completed in late April, 2009. Please send contact information and a paragraph about your organization and data needs to Terry Dolson, Manager of Community-Based Learning (tdolson at richmond.edu ) by Thursday, January 15. If you have questions, please contact Terry at the University of Richmond's Bonner Center for Civic Engagement at 484-1607. Theresa Dolson Manager, Community-Based Learning Bonner Center for Civic Engagement 804-484-1607 tdolson at richmond.edu From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Mon Jan 12 11:40:30 2009 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 11:40:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Training Feb. 10 & !2 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Message-ID: <000901c974d4$7c0ec000$1f12fea9@BRIANDESK> Note to Webmaster: This training class will be posted to our ConnectRichmond page this morning. Become a VIVA and change the world for the better! Volunteer training Date: Feb. 10th & 12 (Volunteers required to attend both sessions.) Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: 5200 Grove Avenue (St. Giles Presbyterian Church) Now you can make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters by becoming a VIVA--Values Institute Volunteers in Action. www.valuesinstitute.org As a VIVA you deliver the Values in Alignment curriculum to small groups of children at youth organization facilities in our community. Following six hours of training, you will work with the director of the youth facility to determine a schedule that works best for you and the young people you will be teaching. That usually means conducting 10 one-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Current opportunities are at Boys & Girls Clubs in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hopewell and Petersburg and soon other youth organizations in Central Virginia. Additional opportunities will be available in Harrisonburg, Roanoke and SW Virginia. VIVA Requirements: 1. You embrace and live out values like Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, and Compassion. 2. You possess a passion for teaching positive values to young people. 3. You have experience teaching and/or mentoring middle school-aged youth (raising your own children counts). 4. You will be required to meet with with Values Institute staff in advance of training, and submit to a state-required background check. 5. You must attend a 3-hour Orientation and a 3-hour curriculum delivery training class. 5. You must be willing to become proficient in delivering the curriculum and guide 10 one-hour sessions at a youth group located near you. Where possible, we will team you with another trained volunteer. If this sounds like something you would like to do, fill out the VIVA Application on www.valuesinstitute.org. Our goal is to help organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs deliver consistent messages and develop continuity in character education. The staff of the clubs where you will be working understand the Values in Alignment Process and will fully support your volunteer efforts. In addition, as a VIVA, a Values Institute staff member will help ensure that your teaching experience is a good one for both you and the youth. We will provide phone and on-site support and will reimburse you for transportation, and for supplies you purchase to enhance the teaching experience. If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters in your community, then contact Brian Regrut or Terry Willie-Surratt at the Values Institute of America today www.valuesinstitute.org. Send an e-mail to bregrut at valuesinstitute.org or terry at valuesinstitute.org or call the Values Institute at 804-775-6433. Brian N. Regrut, Vice President Values in Alignment Project Manager The Values Institute of America 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201 P.O. Box 6448 Richmond, Virginia 23230-6448 804-775-6433 Office 804-344-3828 Alt. Office 804-338-1776 Cell bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From SDavis at tcfrichmond.org Mon Jan 12 12:26:53 2009 From: SDavis at tcfrichmond.org (Susan Davis) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 12:26:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation for Feedback from The Community Foundation Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225BEB799@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Please consider participating in this important research about issues and organizations helping our community in the greater Richmond region. All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential. This study is being conducted on behalf of the Older Dominion Partnership and The Community Foundation's Civic Engagement Work Group to better understand the potential for improvements in local volunteer and community involvement efforts. The survey will take 10 to 15 minutes of your time, depending on your answers to some questions. The survey will be available until January 31, 2009 so please make every effort to participate before then. To get started, click here: http://interfeedback.com/exe/SSWEB95.EXE?f=CE7054NP+SWIZZT Your responses are anonymous. If you have any questions or would like additional information about this survey, please contact Laura Turner Reid at the Southeastern Institute of Research, 804-358-8981 x20 or via e-mail at Laura at SIRresearch.com. Thank you again for your time. Susan Brown Davis Sr. V.P., Community Leadership Initiatives --------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400 ext.126 (office) Fax: (804) 330-5992 (fax) E-mail: sdavis at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org Impact Point: Make January 19th a Day On, not a day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service honors Dr. King's legacy by engaging community members in thousands of projects in every state across the country. Join the local effort by visiting Hands On Greater Richmond's website, www.HandsOnGR.org . From jhurst at apva.org Mon Jan 12 14:56:30 2009 From: jhurst at apva.org (Jennifer Hurst) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:56:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 1801 Inaugural Reenactment at the John Marshall House Message-ID: Join the us at the John Marshall House for the reenactment of the 1801 Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson by Chief Justice John Marshall. The program is entitled "Repeat after me" Chief Justice John Marshall presided over nine presidential inaugurations The John Marshall House Requests the Honor of Your Presence and Participation in the 1801 Inauguration of Thomas Jefferson by Chief Justice John Marshall On Friday, January sixteenth at eleven-thirty a.m. At the historic John Marshall House, 818 East Marshall Street for the re-enactment of the famous Inauguration of 1801 Featuring Mark Greenough as the Great Chief Justice, John Marshall, and Bill Barker as President Elect Thomas Jefferson. On street parking available on Ninth and Marshall Streets Refreshments at the conclusion of the ceremony Open to the public, donation suggested For more information, telephone (804) 648-7998 or e-mail Jennifer Hurst at jhurst at apva.org This program was made possible by APVA Preservation Virginia. Jennifer Hurst Statewide Education Coordinator APVA Preservation Virginia 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Tel: (804) 648-1889 ex. 315 Fax: (804) 775-0802 jhurst at apva.org Visit www.apva.org to learn more about APVA Preservation Virginia! Jennifer Hurst Statewide Education Coordinator APVA Preservation Virginia 204 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23220 Tel: (804) 648-1889 ex. 315 Fax: (804) 775-0802 jhurst at apva.org Visit www.apva.org to learn more about APVA Preservation Virginia! From dcollins at richmond.edu Mon Jan 12 10:41:49 2009 From: dcollins at richmond.edu (Collins, Debbie) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 10:41:49 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] NAMI support group Message-ID: Are you or do you know someone who is depressed, anxious, been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, schizophrenia or any other mental illness? The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will host a peer support group called Connection starting in early February, based on participant response. The support group is open to the Richmond community. The facilitators are peers who live with mental illness and have been trained to facilitate, supported by NAMI during the course of this program. Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be helped by this group. Email dcollins at richmond.edu with queries. Debbie Collins Corresponding Secretary NAMI Central Virginia From carolann at hilltoppromises.org Tue Jan 13 00:04:53 2009 From: carolann at hilltoppromises.org (Carolann Pacer-Ramsey) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 00:04:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Thank You Message-ID: To All Our Friends In The Community: Thanks to each of you who helped make our 2nd Annual We've Got You Covered homeless outreach this past Saturday a HUGE success. With the assistance of The Charitable Soul Foundation, Salvation Army and so many of you we were able to reach out to almost 500 homeless men, women and children with sleeping bags, blankets, coats, hats, gloves, snacks, and homemade soup! We would also like to thank all the volunteers who worked diligently to make every client feel special and cared for. This was a great event and it could not have happened without each of you doing their part.you are all my hero's. In peace, Carolann Pacer-Ramsey Executive Director Hilltop Promises, 8 East Broad St., 1st Floor, Richmond, VA 23219 Office: 804-658-3871 Fax: 877-217-4591 Cell: 804-543-1948 "turning impossible situations into joyous celebrations" _____ I am using the Free version of SPAMfighter We are a community of 5.8 million users fighting spam. SPAMfighter has removed 16121 of my spam emails to date. The Professional version does not have this message From showalterj at chsva.org Tue Jan 13 07:52:53 2009 From: showalterj at chsva.org (Janet Showalter) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 07:52:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] [Connect Richmond] free adoption orientation by CHS Message-ID: <627C0599-C7B7-45A6-B5C3-3751DC598EAA@chsva.org> Children's Home Society of Virginia offers free orientation on adopting children from foster care Jan. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. More than 1,600 children in Virginia's foster care system are awaiting adoption. Learn about the adoption process, from home studies to legal issues, and see photos of waiting children. Bring your questions. Orientation will be led by Jane Hotchkiss, staff For details, call (804) 353-0191 or visit www.chsva.org Janet Showalter Recruitment and Communications Coordinator Children's Home Society of Virginia 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. Richmond, VA 23230 Tel: (804) 353-0191 Fax: (804) 353-7451 showalterj at chsva.org CHS is a statewide adoption agency that has placed more than 12,500 children in permanent homes during its 108-year history. The mission of CHS is finding permanent homes for all children and providing related services to birth families, adoptive families and adoptees. Children's Home Society is a private non-sectarian 501(c)3 licensed adoption agency serving the entire Commonwealth, with offices in Richmond, Roanoke and Fredericksburg. More information about CHS can be found at www.CHSVA.org From bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Mon Jan 12 22:41:31 2009 From: bregrut at valuesinstitute.org (Brian Regrut) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:41:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Training Feb. 10 & !2 for Volunteers to Deliver Values Curriculum to Youth Message-ID: <003b01c97530$d6578630$1f12fea9@BRIANDESK> Become a VIVA and change the world for the better! Volunteer training Date: Feb. 10th & 12 (Volunteers required to attend both sessions.) Time: 6:00-9:00 p.m. Location: 5200 Grove Avenue (St. Giles Presbyterian Church) Now you can make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters by becoming a VIVA--Values Institute Volunteers in Action. www.valuesinstitute.org As a VIVA you deliver the Values in Alignment curriculum to small groups of children at youth organization facilities in our community. Following six hours of training, you will work with the director of the youth facility to determine a schedule that works best for you and the young people you will be teaching. That usually means conducting 10 one-hour sessions over a period of 5 weeks. Current opportunities are at Boys & Girls Clubs in Richmond, Chesterfield, Hopewell and Petersburg and soon other youth organizations in Central Virginia. Additional opportunities will be available in Harrisonburg, Roanoke and SW Virginia. VIVA Requirements: 1. You embrace and live out values like Integrity, Responsibility, Respect, Achievement, and Compassion. 2. You possess a passion for teaching positive values to young people. 3. You have experience teaching and/or mentoring middle school-aged youth (raising your own children counts). 4. You will be required to meet with with Values Institute staff in advance of training, and submit to a state-required background check. 5. You must attend a 3-hour Orientation and a 3-hour curriculum delivery training class. 5. You must be willing to become proficient in delivering the curriculum and guide 10 one-hour sessions at a youth group located near you. Where possible, we will team you with another trained volunteer. If this sounds like something you would like to do, fill out the VIVA Application on www.valuesinstitute.org. Our goal is to help organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs deliver consistent messages and develop continuity in character education. The staff of the clubs where you will be working understand the Values in Alignment Process and will fully support your volunteer efforts. In addition, as a VIVA, a Values Institute staff member will help ensure that your teaching experience is a good one for both you and the youth. We will provide phone and on-site support and will reimburse you for transportation, and for supplies you purchase to enhance the teaching experience. If you're ready to make a positive difference in the lives of youngsters in your community, then contact Brian Regrut or Terry Willie-Surratt at the Values Institute of America today www.valuesinstitute.org. Send an e-mail to bregrut at valuesinstitute.org or terry at valuesinstitute.org or call the Values Institute at 804-775-6433. Brian N. Regrut, Vice President Values in Alignment Project Manager The Values Institute of America 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201 P.O. Box 6448 Richmond, Virginia 23230-6448 804-775-6433 Office 804-344-3828 Alt. Office 804-338-1776 Cell bregrut at valuesinstitute.org Equipping youth organizations to teach positive values to young people. www.valuesinstitute.org From Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com Tue Jan 13 09:52:58 2009 From: Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com (Jorgenson, Mariane M. - DPU) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:52:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] meeting tonight canceled Message-ID: The stormwater information meeting at the Hickory Hill Community Center tonight has been canceled. Mariane Jorgenson Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Department of Public Utilities 730 E. Broad St., 6th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-5224 From mdhawkins at vcu.edu Tue Jan 13 09:32:23 2009 From: mdhawkins at vcu.edu (Michelle D Hawkins/AC/VCU) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:32:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] =?iso-8859-1?q?Third_Annual_HIGHER_Ground_Women?= =?iso-8859-1?q?=3Fs_Leadership_Development_Program_Luncheon?= Message-ID: Third Annual HIGHER Ground Women?s Leadership Development Program Luncheon Theme: Living Today, Leading Tomorrow Date: Friday, January 23, 2009 Event Time: 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Event description: This year's theme, Living Today, Leading Tomorrow emphasizes strengthening the performance capacities of women to confidently confront leadership challenges today, so that they may serve as change agents to achieve meaningful, action-oriented outputs and results tomorrow. The day will begin with a keynote address by Eva Teig Hardy, Dominion Executive Vice President (Retired). Come share ideas, illuminate innovative leadership practices and explore factors that influence your effectiveness at work, at home and in your community. Our afternoon workshop sessions include: leadership presence, finding balance and courageous leadership. Location: Crowne Plaza Richmond West, 6531 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia Price in advance: $35 through Jan 14, 2008 Price on-site: $45 On-line registration available at https://www.pubinfo.vcu.edu/conf/GEHLI/ Contact: Dr. Nakeina E. Douglas, gehli at vcu.edu or 804-827-1169 Director, Grace E. Harris Leadership Institute Virginia Commonwealth University P.O. Box 843061 916 W. Franklin Street, Room 102A Richmond, VA 23284-3061 Tel: 804-827-1169 Fax: 804-827-1238 email: nedouglas at vcu.edu website: www.vcu.edu/gehli From psg at psgrichmond.org Tue Jan 13 11:12:06 2009 From: psg at psgrichmond.org (PSG) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:12:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Envision Richmond Kick-off Meeting, Jan 15: Rachel Flynn, PSG, Citizen Brainstorming, River City Band Message-ID: <006c01c97599$b210eeb0$6900a8c0@LATITUDE600A> We passed the Downtown Master Plan. Now what? Do you want to participate in shaping Richmond's future? What if you could share your ideas with other Richmonders, also committed to a healthy and vital city, and work together to make sure a strong citizen voice is heard? Join us on Thursday January 15th to help create Envision Richmond, and learn more about your role for a more vibrant River City. Who: Envision Richmond, the citizen voice for Richmond's future, an organization affiliated with Partnership for Smarter Growth (PSG). What: The 2009 Envision Richmond Kick-Off Meeting with guest speaker Rachel Flynn, Director of Community Development for the City of Richmond, and Richmond's own River City Band. Learn more about PSG, smart growth in Richmond, the Downtown Master Plan, and how to get involved in shaping Richmond's future. The Scoot Richmond Scooter we are raffling in March will be on display - $5.00 raffle tickets will be for sale. When: Thursday, January 15th, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 6:30 - 7:00: Registration and Networking 7:00 - 7:05 Welcome 7:05 - 7:20: PSG Blueprint for a Better Region 7:20 - 7:50: The Downtown Master Plan and Upcoming Plans, Projects and Opportunities for Involvement - Rachel Flynn, Director of Community Development, City of Richmond 7:50 - 8:15: Facilitated Collective Brainstorming 8:15 - 8:25: Where Do We Go From Here? 8:25 - 8:30 Closing 8:30 - Wine and Snack Social to the Tunes of Richmond's own River City Band. Courtesy of local vineyard Grayhaven Winery and Ukrop's. Where: The Tricycle Gardens Headquarters, "The Expansion Joint," Manchester, 211 West 7th Street between Porter and Perry Streets in Manchester. Parking is available behind "The Expansion Joint." Mass Transit is available but limited; check www.ridegrtc.com for bus routes. RSVP: Admission is Free. Please RSVP because space is limited. Email Donna at envisionrichmond at gmail.com to register. Sheila J. Sheppard, Coordinator Partnership for Smarter Growth 530 East Main Street, Suite 410 Richmond, Virginia 23219 P: 804-225-1902 F: 804-225-1904 PSG at PSGrichmond.org www.PSGrichmond.org From rswhite at orchardhouse.org Tue Jan 13 12:15:07 2009 From: rswhite at orchardhouse.org (Rachel White) Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:15:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Father Daughter Event with Dr. JoAnn Deak Message-ID: Dear Fathers and Father Figures with daughters ages 9-16, Orchard House School, in partnership with The Steward School, is excited to present Balancing The Father Daughter Relationship, an interactive evening for fathers, father figures, and daughters ages 9-16. Join us on Friday, February 6, 2009 from 5-9pm at Orchard House School, as we welcome Dr. JoAnn Deak, author of Girls will be Girls and How Girls Thrive, to speak on the importance of identifying and utilizing the tools for an authentic relationship. The cost of the evening is $60 per family which includes dinner generously donated from Chipotle. All proceeds go to Orchard House School. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information, a summary of the evening's events, or to download the registration form, please visit www.leadershipforgirls.org or email me at rswhite at orchardhouse.org. My Best, Rachel S. White Outreach and Leadership Coordinator Orchard House School 500 North Allen Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 228.2436 ext.114 rswhite at orchardhouse.org The Orchard House School Mission is to educate and inspire middle school girls in an optimal learning environment. Orchard House School provides a dynamic and responsive community that fosters each girl's intellectual curiosity, social responsibility, emotional integrity, and physical well-being. At Orchard House, we believe that girls develop competence and confidence through work and service, authentic identity through reflection and creativity, and courage through perseverance. The mission is accomplished through a dynamic partnership of our staff, students, families, and community. From Amanda.Murphy at chipofrichmond.org Wed Jan 14 15:08:36 2009 From: Amanda.Murphy at chipofrichmond.org (Amanda Abate Murphy) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 15:08:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CHIP's 4th Annual CHOCOHOLIC! 2/5/09 Message-ID: Join us for an evening of decadence. Fountains flowing full of chocolate, cheese and other delicacies. Specialty confections from local chocolatiers and ice creameries. Wine in abundance from area vineyards. And, new sweet surprises awaiting! This event is the ultimate sensory experience. You won't want to miss...CHOCOHOLIC!...it is SO worth the weight! Also on hand will be, Pastor Lance D. Watson, St. Paul's Baptist Church to receive the 2009 Carl Woodson Champion for Children Award!!! Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 E. Cary Street Richmond, Virginia February 5, 2009 6:00 ? 9:00 p.m. General admission *$35.00 VIP ticket **$50.00 VIP ticket includes a session with Can Can Brasserie's Wine Director, Bob Talcott, and his signature presentation "Appreciating Wine - the right words" and the History of Chocolate with Master Chocolatier Jeanne Louise Womble of de Rochonnet delights. This session will run from 6:00 - 7:15 p.m. *Includes entry, entertainment, food and wine sampling. Additional drink tickets $5.00 each. **Also includes five different wine pairings with canap?s and a sweet ending. For more information or to purchase tickets call (804) 233-2850 or visit www.chipofrichmond.org All proceeds from CHOCOHOLIC! will support the home visiting services of CHIP (Children's Health Involving Parents) in the Greater Richmond community. Amanda Abate Murphy Director of Development CHIP of Greater Richmond 2922 W. Marshall Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 (804) 233-2850 office (804) 874-6192 cell (804) 233-2443 fax amanda.abate at chipofrichmond.org www.chipofrichmond.org United Way Code 3906!!! From ecogar at collegiate-va.org Wed Jan 14 14:43:58 2009 From: ecogar at collegiate-va.org (Elizabeth Cogar) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:43:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seeking Information on Architect Allan McCullough Message-ID: I am researching an architect who designed homes in the Northern Neck, Richmond and Tidewater in the 1960s and '70s. If anyone is living in a house designed by architect Allan McCullough or knew or worked with him, please contact me at ecogar at collegiate-va.org. Thank you very much! Elizabeth Cogar From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Wed Jan 14 14:04:20 2009 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:04:20 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond SPCA Job Opening Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B49600171968C@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> The Richmond SPCA is seeking friendly, highly motivated person(s) to join our retail/front desk team as a Retail/Front Desk Associate. This paid position is scheduled Monday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday from 10:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. Primary Responsibilities: - Providing stellar customer service - Working the sales floor - Daily sales reconciliation - Maintenance of existing organizational systems - Unpacking stock and stocking shelves - General cleaning, restocking, and upkeep of work space. - Sweeping, dusting, mopping, and taking out the trash - Organizing/displaying - Interacting with people and their pets - While this is primarily a retail position, there will also be cross-training for front desk responsibilities which include greeting the public, answering phones, providing information, receiving packages and some light administrative duties. Requirements: - Typing skills - Previous customer service experience/ability to solve customer service issues - Occasional kneeling, stooping, using stairs, reaching, pulling and lifting weights up to approximately 50 pounds. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Comfort with handling/learning to handle both dogs and cats - general handling (petting, fitting for collars or harnesses) - Ability to multi-task and make appropriate prioritization decisions - Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, MS Outlook) - Valid driver's license Please complete the Richmond SPCA employment application, available at www.richmondspca.org, and e-mail it to Mandie Sweetnam at msweetnam at richmondspca.org. Applications may also be faxed to 804-521-0540 or dropped off at the front desk of the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road. Feel free to submit your resume along with your application. Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. About the Richmond SPCA: The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious. As a national leader in humane care and education, the Richmond SPCA is aggressively tackling the problem of pet overpopulation through education, adoption, rehabilitation and spay/neuter. The organization saves the lives of 3,000 homeless animals each year and cares for approximately 350 cats and dogs daily. The Richmond SPCA operates a free and low-cost spay/neuter clinic and behavior helpline and offers pet behavior classes, children's educational programs, and numerous volunteer programs. Shared values of employees of the Richmond SPCA are excellence in all that we do, integrity by acting consistently with our core purpose and values, uncompromising care for the animals, commitment to the authentic principles of the no-kill philosophy, and leadership in the Richmond community and the humane community. Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 office: 804-521-1318 fax: 804-521-0540 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org Every Life Is Precious. TM Shop to save lives - click here. From SHallett at tcfrichmond.org Wed Jan 14 11:07:22 2009 From: SHallett at tcfrichmond.org (Susan Hallett) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:07:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Scholarship opportunities Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225C3F78A@tcfpdc.tcf.local> For those organizations that work with graduating high school seniors or adult learners: I am pleased to announce the availability of scholarship opportunities offered by The Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia. For 2009, the Foundation has 55 scholarships available for graduating high school seniors and adult learners across Central Virginia. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $215,000 to 139 students in our region. To access information about these scholarships, please visit our website at www.tcfrichmond.org/scholarships. All scholarship applications are due to the Foundation on March 2, 2009. This is a receipt deadline. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Susan H. Hallett Program Officer ----------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400 Ext. 124 Fax: (804) 330-5992 E-mail: shallett at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org IMPACT POINT: During this holiday season, give a gift that lasts. Our recent publication, Guide to Giving, provides information about planned giving and other ways to preserve your philanthropic legacy. To download a copy, please visit www.tcfrichmond.org/guide. From tuttm at rbha.org Wed Jan 14 14:45:34 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:45:34 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Employement Oppourtunity Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E74019A7134@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Position Title: Psychosocial Case Manager Position Number: 6314-10-235 Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority has an opening for an Adult Mental Health Psychosocial Case Manager. The candidate will perform individualized psychosocial services for consumers, Provide assessment of consumers needs via a review of medical, social, educational, psychological reports and evaluations to determine eligibility for psychosocial services, teaches and demonstrates ADLS, socialization and pre employment skills. Lead and co-lead daily psycho education groups. Maintain comprehensive documentation according to regulatory, reimbursement and agency requirements. Advocate for consumers preferences and service needs, and Interface with a wide variety of professionals, programs and agencies to deliver services. This position requires attending meetings and some committee participation. This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counseling or related field and must meet QMHP criteria with one year of experience working with the mental health population. The successful candidate will possess a good knowledge of the psychological, social and emotional factors contributing to substance abuse, mental illness, mental retardation, a good knowledge of community resources and human services network, some knowledge of the principles and practices of treatment interventions, working skills in interviewing and counseling consumers, working skills in maintaining medical records requirements and professional documentation, maintaining effective working relationships with consumers, service providers and other agency professionals, and possess a basic mathematical acuity. Closing Date: February 06, 2009 Starting Salary Range: $39,138.00 - $52,837.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 From rpec.1 at juno.com Wed Jan 14 09:32:10 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 14:32:10 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Don't miss Generation Dream 2009--Thurs. Jan. 22 Message-ID: <20090114.093210.1168.0@webmail04.dca.untd.com> On Thursday, January 22, 2009 at 7 p.m., the Richmond Youth Peace Project will present Generation Dream 2009. This fourth annual Edu-concert will be held at the VCU Singleton Performing Arts Center, 922 Park Avenue. The 90-minute show is part of Richmond?s annual commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The public is invited; a $3 donation per family is requested to help defray expenses. Generation Dream 2009 will be an inspiring event, presented in a lively, variety show format. The performance features a diverse group of youth performers, supported by adult professional artists. The show focuses on Dr. King?s legacy of peace, nonviolence and social justice, and looks forward towards what may be achieved in the years ahead. Performers will include percussion by Drums No Guns, original spoken word performances by young people from the Richmond Youth Peace Project (RYPP) and Richmond Youth Slam; dance by Richmond Ballet?s Minds in Motion team XXL and Black Diamonds--dancers from Winchester Greens led by the Latin Ballet?s Annie Gavino; Albert Hill Middle School steppers; vocal performances by University of Richmond?s Off the Cuff and the Thomas Jefferson High School choir; and instrumental music by harpist Ian McVoy, pianist Daniel Liebovic, and the George Wythe High School jazz band. Generation Dream is sponsored by Richmond Peace Education Center, Drums No Guns, and the VCU School of Social Work. For more information: Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St., Richmond VA 23225; 232-1002; rpec at rpec.org. Paul Fleisher, Assistant to the Director, Richmond Peace Education Center ____________________________________________________________ Click for online loan, fast & no lender fee, approval today http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/PnY6rbupdnuhhPOeXInp8Y7dnPi4eGVOAjlDKIc1hskTcD9HWKEQh/ From lisa at connorsheroes.org Thu Jan 15 15:53:29 2009 From: lisa at connorsheroes.org (Lisa Goodwin) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:53:29 -0500 (EST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Database recommendations Message-ID: <1076.96.228.18.105.1232052809.squirrel@www.factory7.com> We are a young nonprofit with a limited staff. Can anyone provide recommendations for a database we can purchase that can grow with us as we expand our lists of patients, volunteers and donors? Alternatively, can you share any information about databases to avoid? Thanks for any insight you can provide! Lisa Goodwin Managing Director Connor's Heroes Foundation lisa at connorsheroes.org 897-4576 From merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org Thu Jan 15 09:48:01 2009 From: merhardt at RichmondSPCA.Org (Maya Erhardt) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:48:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond SPCA Job Opening and Food Vendor Request Message-ID: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001719767@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> Job Opening - Volunteer and Programs Assistant The Richmond SPCA is seeking a detail oriented and friendly person to work part time (20 hours a week) assisting with volunteers and programs. Ideal candidate will have great customer service and people skills, the ability to multi-task, and enjoy working with Richmond SPCA staff and volunteers. Responsibilities include data entry (basic computer skills are a must), answering and returning calls and e-mails, directing volunteers and finding them suitable jobs, conducting orientations, and helping out as needed with other programs in this department. Candidate must also be comfortable working with volunteers in our junior volunteer group (ages 11-15). Saturdays are required. This is a paid position. Please complete the Richmond SPCA employment application, available at www.richmondspca.org, and e-mail it to Erin Van Jester at evanjester at richmondspca.org. Applications may also be faxed to 804-521-0540 or dropped off at the front desk of the Richmond SPCA's Robins-Starr Humane Center, located at 2519 Hermitage Road. Feel free to submit your resume along with your application. Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls, please. Food Vendor Request - Dog Jog and 5K Run The Richmond SPCA is seeking a food and beverage vendor for a large outdoor event taking place on March 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond. Interested vendors may contact Maya Erhardt at merhardt at richmondspca.org. About the Richmond SPCA: The Richmond SPCA, founded in 1891, is a non-profit, no-kill humane organization dedicated to the principle that every life is precious. As a national leader in humane care and education, the Richmond SPCA is aggressively tackling the problem of pet overpopulation through education, adoption, rehabilitation and spay/neuter. The organization saves the lives of 3,000 homeless animals each year and cares for approximately 350 cats and dogs daily. The Richmond SPCA operates a free and low-cost spay/neuter clinic and behavior helpline and offers pet behavior classes, children's educational programs, and numerous volunteer programs. Shared values of employees of the Richmond SPCA are excellence in all that we do, integrity by acting consistently with our core purpose and values, uncompromising care for the animals, commitment to the authentic principles of the no-kill philosophy, and leadership in the Richmond community and the humane community. Maya Erhardt Manager of Community Development Richmond SPCA 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 office: 804-521-1318 fax: 804-521-0540 merhardt at richmondspca.org www.richmondspca.org Every Life Is Precious. TM Shop to save lives - click here. From pvcoffice at aol.com Thu Jan 15 16:24:59 2009 From: pvcoffice at aol.com (Kirby) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:24:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Vibe welcomes Master Chef Paul Elbling & Chef J Frank as well as Local Music this weekend Message-ID: <8CB456EDAB55E1D-5A4-F8F@WEBMAIL-MY06.sysops.aol.com> SATURDAY: 4th Anniversary Celebration @ Max's Positive Vibe Cafe Please join us this Saturday 01.17.09 for live music all day in our newly renovated space! $10 donation for admission benefits Positive Vibe's Training Program for people with disabilities. Doors open 12 noon. Music begins 2pm 2PM*OFFERING 3PM*SUSAN GREENBAUM 4PM*THE TATERS 5PM*CHICAGO CY 6PM*MARNA & MACY 7PM* PAGE WILSON 8PM* BLUE LINE HIGHWAY 9PM* GARY GERLOFF ? SUNDAY: Positive Vibe welcomes Master Chef Paul Elbing & Chef J Frank ! Master Chef Paul Elbling & Chef J Frank present an Evening of Cuisine to benefit Positive Vibe's Training Program for People with Disabilities this Sunday 01.18.09. 4 course dinner including selected wines from Rodney Strong Wine Estates Please call 804.560.9622 for reservations. $200/couple Seatings begin @6pm with dinner served @ 6:45pm FIRST COURSE: VELOUTE' OF BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CARROTS FLAVORED W/ GINGER 2ND COURSE: CASSOULET OF SEAFOOD PANACHE' SERVED IN A CHOUIX PUFF PASTRY W/ A TOUCH OF ARMAGNAC MAIN COURSE CHOICE: GRILLED MEDALLION OF BEEF W/ ARTICHOKE HEART, MORELS & BLACK WINTER TRUFFLES OR BRAISED FILLET OF COPPER SALMON W/ LEEKS AND RED & YELLOW SWEET BELL PEPPER SAUCE 4TH COURSE: MARQUISE OF CHOCOLATE CROQUANT W/ A CREAM ROYAL AU GRAND MARNIER Cheers! -Kirby Michelle R. Kirby Office Manager Positive Vibe Cafe/Get Lost MD (Muscular Dystrophy) Foundation Stratford Hills Shopping Center 2825 Hathaway Road Richmond, VA 23225-1725 cafe) 804.560.9622 fax) 804.560.9623 email) getlostmd at aol.com www.positivevibecafe.com www.myspace.com/positivevibecafe Believe you can and you're halfway there. -Theodore Roosevelt From tomg at richmond.bbb.org Thu Jan 15 16:51:20 2009 From: tomg at richmond.bbb.org (Thomas Gallagher) Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2009 16:51:20 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free moving boxes In-Reply-To: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001719767@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> References: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001719767@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> Message-ID: BBB has just moved to Moorefield Office Park. We have lots of once-used moving boxes. Anyone who has purchased these boxes knows how expensive they are. We have plenty to give away. Also several mirror/picture boxes. Ideally, we can keep these boxes in circulation throughout the NFP community. Just let us know...and get them out of our office Tom Gallagher Tel: 804.648.0030 Fax:804.320.0248 Email:tgallagher at richmond.bbb.org www.bbb.org | Start With Trust BBB of Central Virginia 720 Moorefield Park Dr., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23236 From booths at yourunitedway.org Fri Jan 16 08:50:44 2009 From: booths at yourunitedway.org (Sandra Booth) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:50:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Out of Time School Provider Survey Message-ID: <400F7BC67F05F241B03A739B5F4A0464EA8BF1@uwsms1.yourunitedway.org> Dear Out of School Time Provider: United Way of Greater Richmond & Petersburg has set a goal that all children and youth in our community develop positive behaviors and successfully transition into adulthood. Through the Partnership for Out of School Time (POST) Coalition, a coalition of educators, funders, service providers and advocates that is staffed by United Way, we seek to increase the quality and accessibility of services and supports for children and youth in our region. To that end, United Way and POST are working with the Forum for Youth Investment to create a Richmond Ready by 21(r) Youth Program Landscape Map. The Forum for Youth Investment is a nonprofit, nonpartisan "action tank" dedicated to helping communities ensure that young people are Ready by 21 - ready for college, work, and life. United Way and POST share the Forum's vision that all children and youth in our community are supported in the following ways: * Learning: developing positive basic and applied academic attitudes, skills and behaviors * Working: developing positive vocational attitudes, skills and behaviors * Thriving: developing physically healthy attitudes, skills, and behaviors * Connecting: developing positive social attitudes, skills, and behaviors * Leading/Contributing: developing positive civic attitudes, skills, and behaviors. As an organization that serves youth, we need your help to gain a better understanding of our community's current supports and services for youth. Please take a moment to complete the survey developed by the Forum for Youth Investment. The data collected will help us get a picture of the services, supports and opportunities currently available to youth in our community as well as identify any gaps. You will find the survey at the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=l5V47GQ3X3RIlnJbEdsJow_3d_3d. The length of time required to complete the survey is approximately one hour. If you have multiple youth programs within your organization, please complete the survey for each program. Please note that you only need to complete the organizational overview once. We appreciate you helping us to get the most comprehensive data possible by forwarding this survey to any other organizations you know that serve youth ages 5-21 years of age. Thank you for taking the time to provide critical information that will help foster and support an improved system of youth services in our region. As a thank you for your participation, Altria is sponsoring an appreciation breakfast on January 28, 2009 for all who have completed the survey; more information about the breakfast to follow. If you have any questions about the survey, please contact Sandra Booth at 771-5830 or Heather Turbyne-Pollard at 771-5827. Sincerely, Sherrie Brach Chief Executive Officer Sandra Booth Manager of Community Initiatives: Children, Youth and Families United Way of Greater Richmond and Petersburg 2001 Maywill Street Richmond, VA 23230 phone: 804.771.5830 fax: 804.225.7344 email: booths at yourunitedway.org LIVE UNITED -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 224535 bytes Desc: image003.png Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20090116/6da535b4/attachment-0002.png -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Dearden) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:16:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Growers Workshop to include Urband Gardening Class Message-ID: <627040334751FB4F865C6AD34665B556050A0A@atlas.ODIN.lp-networks.com> center for rural culture offers 4th annual growers workshop goochland, VA - The Center for Rural Culture is pleased to offer its Fourth Annual Growers Workshop on Saturday, January 31st, from 8:30am - 4:00pm at the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Western Campus in Goochland County. The CRC, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is offering this educational opportunity for both new and experienced growers who wish to grow produce and provide value added products for market. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about the business of growing for market. The CRC has lined-up over a dozen dynamic individuals who will be offering their skills and expertise to our new and experienced growers in the Central Virginia area and beyond. Classes offered this year include: Market Gardening - Where Do I Begin? Biodynamic Gardening and Farming, Increasing Your Yield by Working With the Rhythms of Your Soil; Irrigating a Lot of Stuff With a Little Water; Urban Gardening; Four-Season Growing; Business Skills for Farmers; Production and Marketing of Shitakes and Oyster Mushrooms; Farmscaping and Pest Management; Customizing Marketing Opportunities; and three separate Panel Discussions on Interns and Employees on the Farm, Wholesale Marketing and CSA's. The fee for the workshop is $35 and includes a delicious boxed lunch provided by Whole Foods Market. Registration is limited to 60. Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 28th. Same day registration is available on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis, but no lunch will be provided. To register, go the www.CenterForRuralCulture.org, (all credit cards accepted) or call 804-314-9141 to register by phone. The CRC member & JSRCC Student fee is $30. (Sorry...no online registration available for CRC Members or Students-you'll need to use snail mail or call 804-314-9141 to register by phone). This year's workshop is brought to you thanks to the generous support of Whole Foods Market and the Virginia Farm Bureau. Virginia Farm Bureau's Save Our Food campaign was designed to educate consumers about the foods they eat and encourage everyone to seek out and enjoy all of the delicious locally grown foods available. It's the first, and most important, step anyone can take toward supporting Virginia agriculture and helping to ensure that Americans will never become dependent on foreign sources of food. To learn more, please visit SaveOurFood.org. A limited number of scholarships are available on a first come, first served basis. Please call 804-314-9141 for additional information. ### Lisa Dearden Executive Director Center for Rural Culture www.centerforruralculture.org 804-314-9141 From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Fri Jan 16 12:17:52 2009 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 12:17:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Expanded Services for Deaf Children in an Inclusive Setting Message-ID: <61DA8A2D-18D2-4918-8401-B0F62F8C4AB2@chatteringchildren.org> Chattering Children has offered spoken-language programs for children with hearing loss in Richmond since 1999. We do not use sign language. Children learn to listen and talk and live fully in mainstream life. We are pleased to announce that we now have a morning toddler class, an afternoon preschool, full-day kindergarten and an all-ages play- based program from 2.30-5pm, Monday-Friday. Tuition is on a sliding scale basis, dependent on income. A Parent Support Group meeting takes place monthly, the next one is Monday 19th January from 7-8.30 - babysitting is provided. This group is free and parent-initiated. Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org Fri Jan 16 11:04:22 2009 From: suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org (Suzanne Cormier) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:04:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Grant Writing Overview Message-ID: <000c01c977f4$18858960$49909c20$@cormier@bizworkscenter.org> Back to the Basics with Grant Writing * Are you in a position that is responsible for writing grants? * Is it tougher trying to "juggle all the balls" for your business? * Is money tight in your organization? * Are you being asked to do more with less and less? * So your boss wants you to write a grant to help ease the financial stress? Sure, just find a foundation and tell them how desperately your organization needs that money. Sounds easy right? Wrong. Grant writing is a very detail-oriented process. Trying to decide whether or not you can write a grant or wondering if your need can be funded? Join us for a one-hour "Tips and Techniques Overview" on the basics of grant writing. Space is limited so please call or e-mail your RSVP today: Thursday, January 29, 2009 from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Seminar cost is $10.00 per attendee. Professional Training & Consulting, LLC John Watson - President 11637 Busy Street jwatson at trainwithptc.com Richmond, VA 23236 Gayle Taylor - Vice President (804) 423-2476 gtaylor at trainwithptc.com Suzanne Miller-Cormier BizWorks Enterprise Center 804.275.5190 suzanne.cormier at bizworkscenter.org From vdiamond at HandsOnGR.org Fri Jan 16 13:28:04 2009 From: vdiamond at HandsOnGR.org (Vanessa Diamond) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:28:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Starbucks "I'm In!" Volunteer Campaign..Post on HandsOn GR Message-ID: HandsOn GR is your local volunteer action center for Richmond, Henrico and Chesterfield. We are here to help community members find ways to engage and volunteer with your organizations. Starbucks is starting a national campaign to promote volunteerism that will be launched in conjunction with the Presidential Inauguration activities beginning on January 19th. Starbucks will be premiering a new website that will search for Volunteer Opportunities and connect MILLIONS of new volunteers to service. They are calling this promotion the "I'm in!" campaign. They will be doing massive amounts of promotion: Oprah, Today Show and of course FREE coffee to those who volunteer through thier campaign HandsOn Network has been selected to be the exclusive provider of volunteer opportunities to this campaign and volunteers will be able to search on the "I'm In" site and find our local HandsOn GR volunteer opportunities. What does that mean for you?? We are expecting LOTS of traffic so let's get your ongoing needs, Calendared projects and volunteer requests on our site. VISIT Sign up as a partner and start listing your needs www.handsongr.org/AboutUs/index.php/nonprofitpartners.html or ATTEND Agency Training Wednesday January 21st 9-10 REGISTER: http://snipurl.com/a4jgy **Learn about HOW to post and manage volunteer projects on our calendar and our ongoing postings, our corporate programs, youth iniatitves and much more!** ~Vanessa Vanessa Diamond Director, Hands On Greater Richmond Be the Change. VOLUNTEER 7501 Boulders View Drive Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 (p) 804.330.7400 (f) 804.330.5992 From admin at afpcentralva.org Mon Jan 19 08:41:17 2009 From: admin at afpcentralva.org (Diane Gillert) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:41:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia AFP Monthly Meeting - January Message-ID: <005b01c97a3b$9b4ec660$2b01a8c0@D1NBL5B1> Please join us for our first monthly meeting in 2009 at the Willow Oaks Country Club, on Thursday, January 29. Our topic this month is" Economic Crisis." Our Speaker will be Richard "Rip" Rapson, president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation. Those words are no longer strangers to any of us. Even the seemingly impenetrable walls of our strongest foundations are falling victim to the weakening dollar. What's the answer? Strategic Philanthropy, Mr. Rapson will tell us how Kresge will use its philanthropic resources wisely and advisedly to help weather the storm. Rip Rapson has been president and CEO of the Kresge Foundation since 2006. Before coming to the Kresge Foundation, he was President of the McKnight Foundation, a $1.8 billion private foundation in Minneapolis. Prior to his tenure at McKnight, Rapson served as a Senior Fellow at the University of Minnesota and Deputy Mayor of Minneapolis. He is an extensively published expert of urban and community development and an active community volunteer. He has served as Board President of the Minneapolis Public Library and received the Sigurd Olsen Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to the Environment by the Sierra Club North Star Chapter. Mr. Rapson holds a Juris Doctorate from Columbia University Law School in New York and a bachelor's degree from Pomona College in California. Directions to the meeting can be found at http://www.willowoakscc.org/fpages/f_directions.html. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday January 27th to admin at afpcentralva.org Willow Oaks Country Club - 6228 Forest Hill Avenue, Richmond, VA 23225 Registration 8:00 am Presentation 8:30 am - 9:30 am COSTS: Members $12 Guests $15 Payments can be made via cash, check and credit card at the door. Diane Gillert Central Virginia Chapter AFP Post Office Box 70610 Richmond, VA 23255 Phone: (804) 756-1793 Fax: (804) 756-1794 email: afpcentralva at mindspring.com From aloxterm at richmond.edu Mon Jan 19 18:47:51 2009 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:47:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Discovering Many Faiths:Richmond's Hidden Treasure Message-ID: <55CC5C4EA1F0AD4DA46C1767F92B954AD7DB50AE5C@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) and the Office of the Chaplaincy of the University of Richmond will sponsor a program on the Church of Latter-day Saints as part of its series, Discovering Many Faiths: Richmond's Hidden Treasure Date: January 22 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place North Court Reception Room, University of Richmond There will be a panel presentation given by members of that faith as they share the basic tenets of their faith and what it means to be a member of that faith. Among the panelists will be Dr. Terryl Givens, Professor of Religion and Literature at the University of Richmond. Dr. Givens is a distinguished author on the Mormons and has lectured widely. Following the panel presentation, there will be an opportunity for the audience to interact via round-table discussions. All are invited. Free admission. For information, call Sharon Clayton, 598-5952 or 240-4752 Email: sharonclayton at icgr.org. From Conaway_Haskins at webb.senate.gov Fri Jan 16 16:37:04 2009 From: Conaway_Haskins at webb.senate.gov (Haskins, Conaway (Webb)) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:37:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Sen. Webb's Congressional Appropriations Forms Message-ID: Dear Connect Members, I'm pleased to provide you with the website link to the information regarding the submission of FY2010 Congressional Appropriations requests to Sen. Webb. I encourage you to read the instructions carefully to ensure that your efforts are in compliance with the policies and procedures. To submit an appropriations request for the 2010 fiscal year, please complete the appropriations forms that are available on the website. Please be aware that completion of the application packet does not guarantee funding as it is a very competitive process. The application deadline is February 27, 2009. http://webb.senate.gov/services/approps.cfm If you have any questions concerning any aspect of the appropriations process, please call (202)-224-4024 and a member of the Senator's staff will be able to assist you. Best, Conaway Conaway B. Haskins III Deputy State Director Office of U.S. Senator Jim Webb 507 E. Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23219 Pho: 804-771-2221 Fax: 804-771-8313 Email: Conaway_Haskins at webb.senate.gov Website: http://webb.senate.gov To sign up for Senator Webb's e-newsletter, click here From dcollins at richmond.edu Mon Jan 19 09:38:23 2009 From: dcollins at richmond.edu (Collins, Debbie) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:38:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Family-to-Family Education Program Message-ID: The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Family-to-Family Education Program invites you to attend a twelve week course for families and friends of individuals with a mental illness. The course is taught by trained family members who have lived with this experience. The impact of this program can be life changing. There is no charge for the class or materials. The course will be held at Chamberlayne Heights United Methodist Church at 6100 Chamberlayne Road, Richmond 23227 beginning Tuesday February 17. Advance registration is requested by February 10th. Please contact Yvette Lane (804) 553-8353 or Miriam Blevins (804) 342-1266. Debbie Collins Administrative Assistant Bonner Scholars Program Bonner Center for Civic Engagement University of Richmond Tel (804) 484-1630 Fax (804) 484-1633 From SMersereau at grscan.com Mon Jan 19 12:47:01 2009 From: SMersereau at grscan.com (Sarah Mersereau) Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:47:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] February 28th 5K Run/Walk for Greater Richmond SCAN Message-ID: <2E9578AEF3D3D04BBBB262325351944C2F4BAD@scan-sbs.grscan.local> We are excited to announce that Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) has organized our first annual 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Kids Run. The race will take place on Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Short Pump Town Center. Entry fee is $20 for the 5K and $10 for the 1-Mile Kids Run. All registration fees will go to Greater Richmond SCAN to help prevent and treat child abuse and neglect throughout the Richmond area. Packet pick up will be at the front of the mall near Crate & Barrel from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. race day. The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 9:00am, with the Kids Run starting at 8:30am. We are also limited to 1000 entries so please sign up early. After the race there will be a Family Festival in the Food Court at 9:30am featuring facepainting, vendors and other activities for children to enjoy. Please go to https://www.raceit.com/register/?event=301 to register. We are also asking area high school students to show their school spirit by wearing their high school colors/gear to the race. The school with the most student runners will win a sign to keep at your school, the satisfaction of knowing you helped other children in the Richmond area, and bragging rights throughout the west end. The winning school will be announced during the post race awards This is a great run to help out a great cause and also get ready for the Monument 10K. Please consider walking/running during this event and also please forward this message to co-workers, friends or anyone you know who is a runner! If you have any questions please feel free to email Sarah Mersereau at smersereau at grscan.com or call the SCAN office at (804) 257-7226 More information can be found at www.grscan.com Sarah Mersereau Development Assistant Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) 1506 Staples Mill Rd, Ste 203 Richmond, VA 23230 phone: 804 / 257-7226 fax: 804 / 257-7109 www.grscan.com From jowen at cvhpa.org Tue Jan 20 13:43:15 2009 From: jowen at cvhpa.org (Julie Owen) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:43:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] CVHPA Releases New Health Needs Assessment Message-ID: <6B202F1A292969418A4508A88EDA9D1624D848@cvhpasrv.cvhpa.local> The Central Virginia Health Planning Agency (CVHPA) is pleased to announce the completion of our update to The Cameron Foundation's (TCF) Health Needs Assessment. The needs assessment includes data and information regarding the TCF's service area's current health status that can assist with community-based and organizational planning and provide support for grant proposal and other resource development. TCF's service area includes Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George, Sussex, and the southern portion of Chesterfield (south of Route 10). You may view the report by visiting www.cvhpa.org , register for a free account, log in, and visit the "Planning Reports" page. The report and its attachments are listed separately in the same section. The CVHPA promotes improved health among 27 cities/counties in Central Virginia through facilitating accessible, cost-effective, and high quality health services to communities through planning and collaborative efforts. With one of the most extensive and accurate publicly-available collections of healthcare and health related data in central Virginia, the CVHPA is a leader in addressing community health improvement. For additional information, contact the CVHPA at (804) 425-8867, info at cvhpa.org or visit www.cvhpa.org . Julie G. Owen Administrative Associate Central Virginia Health Planning Agency 1808 Coyote Dr., Ste. 100 Chester, VA 23836 (804) 425-8867 x102 (804) 425-8870 FAX www.cvhpa.org Please designate the CVHPA: Combined Federal Campaign: #49262 Commonwealth of Virginia: #3489 Local government/Schools: #421 This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately. From rbooker at lmronline.org Tue Jan 20 09:07:35 2009 From: rbooker at lmronline.org (Rai Booker) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 09:07:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Leadership Metro Richmond's Class of 2010 Applications are Now Available Message-ID: Leadership Metro Richmond, the community leadership development program that has educated and energized community leaders in Richmond for 29 years, announces that applications for its flagship program, Leadership Quest, are being accepted until April 28. Applicants are selected on the basis of a demonstrated capacity for leadership, record of community service, ability to set and obtain goals, generally at least one year of residence in the Richmond area, a commitment to remain in the area for the foreseeable future and a willingness to commit time to the LMR program. Approximately 60 leaders will be selected to participate in the program, which kicks off in September and stretches to June. Applications can be obtained by going to the LMR Web site (www.lmronline.org) or calling (804) 343-1500. Rai Booker Director of Community Engagement Leadership Metro Richmond 804/343.1500 108 E. Grace Street, Ste. 2 Richmond, VA 23219 www.lmronline.org "let's make a dent in the universe..." steve jobs From tomg at richmond.bbb.org Fri Jan 16 10:02:06 2009 From: tomg at richmond.bbb.org (Thomas Gallagher) Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:02:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free moving boxes In-Reply-To: References: <1C9FDE4AEDE691438B630BDC2B9B496001719767@sbs.RichmondSPCA.Org> Message-ID: Sorry folks, already spoken for. We'll have several lateral filing cabinets and other older but OK office equipment we'll be sharing within the next week or so. I'll let you know. Connectrichmond is a very effective AND gratifying link. Good work and thanks to Nancy and crew. T Tom Gallagher Tel: 804.648.0030 Fax:804.320.0248 Email:tgallagher at richmond.bbb.org www.bbb.org | Start With Trust BBB of Central Virginia 720 Moorefield Park Dr., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23236 -----Original Message----- From: connectrichmond-bounces at connectnetwork.org [mailto:connectrichmond-bounces at connectnetwork.org] On Behalf Of Thomas Gallagher Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2009 4:51 PM To: connectrichmond at connectnetwork.org Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free moving boxes BBB has just moved to Moorefield Office Park. We have lots of once-used moving boxes. Anyone who has purchased these boxes knows how expensive they are. We have plenty to give away. Also several mirror/picture boxes. Ideally, we can keep these boxes in circulation throughout the NFP community. Just let us know...and get them out of our office Tom Gallagher Tel: 804.648.0030 Fax:804.320.0248 Email:tgallagher at richmond.bbb.org www.bbb.org | Start With Trust BBB of Central Virginia 720 Moorefield Park Dr., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23236 Questions about this email group? Email richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Change your email group settings or unsubscribe: http://mail.connectnetwork.org/mailman/listinfo/connectrichmond_connectn etwork.org _______________________________________________ ConnectRichmond Email Group ConnectRichmond at connectnetwork.org http://mail.connectnetwork.org/mailman/listinfo/connectrichmond_connectn etwork.org From Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com Tue Jan 20 16:47:05 2009 From: Mariane.Jorgenson at richmondgov.com (Jorgenson, Mariane M. - DPU) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:47:05 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] stormwater assessment meetings canceled Message-ID: All the scheduled stormwater assessment meetings for churches and non-profit organizations have been canceled. The remaining canceled dates were Jan. 27 and Feb. 2. Mariane Jorgenson Marketing and Public Relations Specialist Department of Public Utilities 730 E. Broad St., 6th Floor Richmond, VA 23219 804-646-5224 From rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org Tue Jan 20 16:36:52 2009 From: rbodemann at fanfreeclinic.org (Rich Bodemann) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:36:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Fan Free Clinic Employment Opportunity: Case Manager Message-ID: Fan Free Clinic, Inc seeks an experienced case manager. Case Manager Full-time w/benefits. Day/limited evening hours. Responsibilities: Community case management, experience with assessments, accessing services, entitlements, networking, supportive counseling, budgeting and financial assistance, maintenance of client records and data reporting, support group facilitation, and understanding of issues surrounding HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental health and barriers to housing. Requirements: Community case management experience and bi-lingual a plus; ability to work with diverse populations; strong communication skills; reliable transportation and valid driver's license. Send cover letter, resume, and three professional references by February 5, 2009 to: Fan Free Clinic, Inc. CM Search Committee, PO Box 6477, Richmond, VA 23230 or FAX: (804) 354-0702 EOE, AA. No phone calls, please. Rich Bodemann Director of Administration/Facility Manager Fan Free Clinic, Inc. 1010 N. Thompson Street Richmond, Virginia 23230 Fax: (804) 354-0702 Please visit www.fanfreeclinic.org for information on our programs and upcoming events! From tuttm at rbha.org Tue Jan 20 16:28:16 2009 From: tuttm at rbha.org (Michael Tutt) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2009 16:28:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority - Empoyement Oppourtunity Message-ID: <0142263F37B7AC42A787AEFEABC45E74019A7CE8@rbhamail.rbha.org> Contact: Michael A. Tutt Recruiting and Retention Coordinator 107 South Fifth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Position Title: Therapeutic Youth Day Treatment Case Manager Position Number: 6313-10-271 Job Description: The Richmond Behavioral Health Authority is currently seeking applicants for the position of Case Manager within our Youth Day Treatment Program. This position will be assigned to schools in the city of Richmond. Applicant must possess knowledge; skills, ability and desire necessary to provide community based mental health case management services to children, adolescents, and their families. Successful candidate must be able to develop appropriate treatment plans and document accurately in medical records. Weekly supervision will be provided to ensure quality of service delivered. A Bachelors Degree in Social Work or Psychology is required. A Masters Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling is preferred. One year of experience providing case management, counseling, or behavioral interventions in a mental health setting or in other related specialized programming is required. Closing Date: February 04, 2009 Starting Salary Range: $39,138.00 - $52,837.00 Interested candidates should visit www.rbha.org for further information. To apply download the employment application, once completed fax it to (804) 819-8720. Please call RBHA recruiter for more info 819- 4099 From saedward at vcu.edu Wed Jan 21 09:09:21 2009 From: saedward at vcu.edu (Susan A Edwards/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:09:21 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] February Supervisory Training from VCU Performance Management Group Message-ID: Dear Connect Richmond community, VCU's Performance Management Group (PMG) offers dynamic and highly interactive training in supervisory skills targeted to those in the public and nonprofit sectors. In these tough economic times, it?s more essential than ever that staff function at their highest abilities?especially under mounting pressure to meet growing community needs. PMG?s Supervision Preview Institute workshop provides both intensive learning and networking opportunities that will rapidly expand the effectiveness of your staff and your organization. To learn more or register, visit: http://tinyurl.com/vcutraining. Supervision Preview Institute February 24-25, 2009 in Richmond Audience: Emerging supervisors or team leaders ***Please note, registration is limited, so early enrollment is encouraged to ensure a space. Please contact Susan Edwards (saedward at vcu.edu or 827-1287) with any questions. The Office of Public Policy Training is now Performance Management Group (PMG at VCU). 'Making a Difference Today for Tomorrow' Susan A. Edwards Performance Management Group Virginia Commonwealth University Center for Public Policy 1014 West Franklin Street Richmond, VA 23284-3024 804.827.1287, Fax 804.828.6923 saedward at vcu.edu www.pmg.vcu.edu From abate at ecmc.org Wed Jan 21 12:11:04 2009 From: abate at ecmc.org (Bate, Amanda) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:11:04 -0600 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free FAFSA Assistance Message-ID: <4F4ED2D03DD09C408A1432EA4D5B38D602496136@exchange3.ecmc.lan> TheCollegePlace-Richmond would like to announce special Saturday hours to assist students and families with completing the FAFSA. Families can receive FAFSA assistance between 10am and 2pm on the following Saturdays - January 24, February 7th, February 21st, and February 28th by appointment only. This service is free. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 827.1755 or email richmondinfo at ecmcfoundation.org. You can also visit http://www.ecmcfoundation.org/thecollegeplace/ to learn more about TheCollegePlace. -- Amanda N. Bate, Director TheCollegePlace-Richmond Mary & Frances Youth Center 120 S. Linden St. Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284 804.827.1755 http://www.ecmcfoundation.org/ From pjones at supportone.org Wed Jan 21 15:53:42 2009 From: pjones at supportone.org (Pamela A. Jones) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:53:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] medication administration instructor referrals Message-ID: <025d01c97c0a$58d549a0$0a7fdce0$@org> We are seeking referrals for Certified Medication Administration Instructors. Thanks. Pamela A. Jones Director of Finance & Human Resources SupportOne, Inc. 8012 Midlothian Tnpk., Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23235 (804) 342-7366 (804) 342-7368 (fax) www.supportone.org Mission Statement:? 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From rgeorge at aiava.org Wed Jan 21 09:05:53 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 09:05:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Educator Workshop on Saturday, Jan. 24 Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110109C79A@aia-svr.aia.local> Educators, A limited number of spaces are still available in this SOL-correlated workshop! I hope you will consider attending. Out of the Ordinary: American Culture in Everyday Design Educator Workshop Saturday, Jan. 24 1-3:30 p.m. In this SOL-correlated educator workshop, discover how design changes in everyday objects and interiors reflect American cultural movements from Colonial times to the present. Learn how to "read" objects for clues about daily lives and aspirations. The workshop is led by Celeste Fetta, VMFA Manager of College and Special Adult Programs, and is suitable for recertification points. Space is limited and registration is required. Register by calling (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 or by email to myarbrough at virginiaarchitecture.org.$7. Virginia Society AIA Rhea George, Director of Marketing & Communication Virginia Center for Architecture 2501 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220-2618 804-644-3041 main 804-237-1768 direct 804-643-4607 fax rgeorge at aiava.org www.aiava.org From Secondchance233 at aol.com Wed Jan 21 13:30:52 2009 From: Secondchance233 at aol.com (Secondchance233 at aol.com) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:30:52 EST Subject: [ConnectRichmond] announcing the opening of our new house Message-ID: Connect Richmond: Second Chances is proud to announce the opening of our new home located on the south side of Richmond, close to McGuire Veteran hospital this home will accommodate six more residents along with the fourteen bed space that we presently have on the north side. This location is primarily set up for homeless veteran it is within walking distant to the VA. medical center Second Chances Supportive Services is a residential housing program for single men. While providing the security and stability that will enable our residents to become empowered to make smart decisions to enhance the quality of their lives in a friendly,supportive and drug free environment. We are a 501c (3) nonprofit organization that has been in operation since 2002 Individuals who are eligible must:: * Be willing to share a room with another individual. * Able to work or have another source of income, such as SSI, SSDI or other financial source. * Must be willing to submit to random drug testing. * Must be ambulatory and no severe mental health issues. * Must be willing to abide by program agreement. Fees are as follows: $450.00 per month for room and board (meals included). $50.00 security deposit. (Refundable, providing there are no damages to property or removal of any property belonging to Second Chances Supportive Services.) Amenities include cable in each room and a laundry room with washer and dryer . If you are working with clients who may be eligible, we currently has opening in both our location All referrals are to be submitted to Terri Harrison, Director 1511 A. Court Street Richmond, Virginia 23222 Office: (804) 308-1714 Cell: (804) 651-0666 E-mail -secondchance233 at aol.com **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1215855013x1201028747/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072%26hmpgID=62%26bcd=De cemailfooterNO62) From lucretiamcculley at yahoo.com Wed Jan 21 20:04:15 2009 From: lucretiamcculley at yahoo.com (Lucretia McCulley) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 17:04:15 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Lexmark printer - donation to a nonprofit Message-ID: <860031.35639.qm@web38804.mail.mud.yahoo.com> Lexmark printer (b/w and color) -- donation to a nonprofit organization in the Richmond area. Email lucretiamcculley at yahoo.com if you are interested. Lucretia McCulley From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Thu Jan 22 12:33:54 2009 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:33:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Nonprofit Learning Point - spring 2009 schedule now available Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point wants to help you achieve your mission! Nonprofit Learning Point is the new identity of Especially for Nonprofits! We are excited about starting off the new year and semester by unveiling our new image. Online registration and payment is also right around the corner--we have been working hard to bring this convenience to you and it will be available soon. We are thrilled to support you in your professional development and are proud to offer a wide variety of classes to fit the specific needs of the nonprofit community. We are continuously working on renovating and developing improved classes (what are the new changes to Form 990?), while still offering all of the same great, core courses that you have come to depend on such as Grantwriting and Strategic Thinking. This semester there are 30 classes offerings including Conversational Spanish, Managing Your Financial Picture, Coaching and Developing Others, Time Management, Dreamweaver, Surviving the Economic Crises, and Stress Management. Thanks to our amazing funders, classes are still only $45, bringing a savings to you of over $150.00. We are proud to offer these valuable, high impact courses to community members at a cost that is affordable to nonprofit organizations. In the spirit of collaboration, Nonprofit Learning Point has recently joined forces with the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence, along with connectRichmond, Hands on Greater Richmond, and Consulting Solutions. We are honored to be working with these programs in order to advance the public good of greater Richmond by strengthening nonprofits, promoting civic engagement, sharing information, and building community knowledge. The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence, based out of The Community Foundation, has a website with comprehensive information coming soon. As the new staff of the program, we can't wait to meet you! Please feel free to stop by our office, call (827-0246), or email us (nonprofit at vcu.edu) with any questions. Nonprofit Learning Point is now accepting registrations on a rolling basis, so please register for spring 2009 classes today! http://www.community.vcu.edu/programs/nonprofit/index.html In closing, we hope you are as excited as we are about the new spring schedule! We look forward to serving with you to support the greater Richmond nonprofit community. In health! Rachel and Jessica Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point (the new identity of Especially for Nonprofits) Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.community.vcu.edu "Never mistake motion for action." Ernest Hemingway From richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Thu Jan 22 15:58:17 2009 From: richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org (Connect Richmond) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 15:58:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Summer Internships Available Message-ID: <20090122155817.qzr6cnt340swggsc@mail.connectnetwork.org> Sent by ConnectNetwork on behalf of Danville Regional Foundation Dear Colleagues, Danville Regional Foundation (DRF) is excited to offer up to ten (10) =20 paid summer internship opportunities! We are hoping to recruit =20 currently enrolled college students from the Foundation?s region or =20 who are interested in the region to spend part of the Summer of 2009 =20 working with DRF. The Danville Regional Foundation is a private foundation that seeks to =20 develop, promote, and support activities, programs, and organizations =20 that improve the health, welfare, and education of the residents of =20 Caswell County, NC, Pittsylvania County and the City of Danville, VA. =20 Our goal is the transformation of the region?we envision a thriving =20 area that works well for all. DRF is interested in the development of the next generation of well =20 educated, young leaders. Interns will be paid up to $14.50 per hour =20 to spend 10 weeks with the Foundation beginning May 26, 2009 through =20 July 31, 2009. Interns will work full time, five days a week. Interns with various backgrounds and interests will help further DRF?s =20 agenda by working in our focus areas of economic development, =20 education, health and wellness, and community engagement. A Full Program Description and Application is available online at =20 www.danvilleregionalfoundation.org For additional questions contact us at 434-799-2176 or =20 emailinfo at danvilleregionalfoundation.org *Application deadline March 16, 2009 Best, Karl Karl N. Stauber President & CEO Danville Regional Foundation 103 S. Main St. Danville, VA 24541 434-799-2176 kstauber at danvilleregionalfoundation.org www.danvilleregionalfoundation.org From richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Thu Jan 22 16:00:23 2009 From: richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org (Connect Richmond) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:00:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] New Opportunity Available: Update Your Profile Today Message-ID: <20090122160023.um2g1arz4gk4w8ok@mail.connectnetwork.org> Connect Richmond: We just learned a story about Connect that has been in the works soon will be out. Hopefully, this will interest the public in your needs, assets, events and other opportunities for them to get involved. Please update your organizational profiles by the end of the day tomorrow to take full advantage of this chance to let people know what you do and how they can help. Thanks very much, The Connect Team Connect Network 809 S. Cathedral Place PO Box 843062 Richmond, VA 23284-3062 804.827.2168 Phone From richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org Thu Jan 22 16:47:27 2009 From: richmondinfo at connectnetwork.org (Connect Richmond) Date: Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:47:27 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Online Forum - Discuss Richmond's Future Message-ID: <20090122164727.71m8jjcxkw8g80s0@mail.connectnetwork.org> This message is distributed by ConnectNetwork on behalf of Tony DeRosa. Attention local non-profit community members, I recently hosted an in-person forum at the University of Richmond to discuss what the non-profit community feels should be the priorities of the new mayoral administration. We are looking for more people to register for the online forum to continue this valuable dialogue. The outcome of the deliberation is open-ended, but I hope that the group will be able to present something to Mayor Jones. Thank you for your interest and the directions to register are below. Please contact me back with any questions or concerns. Tony DeRosa 856-296-9575 tony.derosa at richmond.edu University of Richmond '09 Jepson School of Leadership Studies 1. Go to http://learning.richmond.edu/moodle/. From there, you will see a list of Richmond courses using the Moodle software. Our group is located last on the list. The department is Leadership Studies and the group is entitled ?Mayoral Administration Group?. Click on ?Mayoral Administration Group?. 2. Since it is your first time visiting the site, click on ?Create New Account? on the right-hand side of the screen. 3. Fill out the form on the next page. Participants will see your first and last name, so if you wish to participate anonymously please do not use your real full name. After completing the form, click Submit and Moodle will send an e-mail to the e-mail address you provided. 4. Follow the link that has been sent to your e-mail address. The site should ask for an Enrollment Key. The key ensures that outsiders cannot access the discussion group. Our Enrollment Key is my last name, ?derosa?, in all lowercase letters. 5. If you have made it into the group?s discussion page, congratulations! You are now ready to begin participating. Tony DeRosa University of Richmond, '09 VP of Academic Affairs, JSGA VP of Community Service, ODK From JBarton at cbf.org Fri Jan 23 11:27:50 2009 From: JBarton at cbf.org (Jess Barton) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:27:50 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Show support for clean water! Message-ID: Join hundreds of clean water supporters in Richmond next Monday January 26, 2009, for The Rally for Clean Water. On that day we will make sure everyone knows that residents from across the Commonwealth of Virginia all support clean water. Join us in the effort to make sure we protect our rivers, our streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Sign up today! The Rally for Clean Water: Monday, January 26, 2009 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Bell Tower at Capitol Square, Richmond (near the intersection of 9th St. and Franklin St.) This one hour event will consist of greeting legislators as they enter the Capitol and encouraging them to protect Virginia's rivers and the Bay. Governor Kaine will join us and speak to the group regarding efforts to restore the Bay. Attendees are welcome to join us for lunch and will be entered into a raffle with prizes provided by local Richmond businesses. Hope you can make it! Jess Barton VA Grassroots Coordinator Chesapeake Bay Foundation 1108 East Main Street, Suite 1600 Richmond, VA 23219 804.780.1392 Rally for Clean Water! Monday, January 26th, 2009 Join us in the effort to make sure we protect our rivers, our streams and the Chesapeake Bay. Learn more at: www.cbf.org/rallyforcleanwater From vligg at hotmail.com Fri Jan 23 15:18:00 2009 From: vligg at hotmail.com (Valerie Liggins) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:18:00 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Teen Job Symposium Message-ID: Save the Date for the 4th Annual Caution Work Ahead Teen Job Symposium, Saturday, April 25th 8am-1pm. This event is sponsored by the Too Smart to Start Coalition of Henrico County and collaborative partenerships from the other major localities such as Chesterfield, Hanover, Richmond, Charles City, business owners, and community organizations (www.toosmart2start.com). The event will be held on the campus of J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus. Brochures will be available early March for teen participants between the ages of 14-21. Teens will participate in workshops that will focus on the development of interviewing skills, resume writing, money management, and positioning themselves for entry into the world of employment. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Steve Hixon, hix04 at co.henrico.va.us. Valerie _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live?: E-mail. Chat. Share. Get more ways to connect. http://windowslive.com/howitworks?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_t2_allup_howitworks_012009 From pavil_keller at msn.com Fri Jan 23 16:17:32 2009 From: pavil_keller at msn.com (Paul Keller) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:17:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Referral Sought Message-ID: We are seeking referrals or recommendations for technical support of networked personal computers operating under the Vista operating system and predominantly using Microsoft Office and HP printers. We are a small church office needing both hardware and software support. Our system is used both by church staff and volunteers. If you use a local firm or an individual/consultant for this kind of support and are willing to offer a referral, we would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. Peace, Paul Keller ----------------------------------- Paul Keller, Chair Finance Council St Paul Catholic Church 909 Rennie Avenue Richmond, VA 23227 ----------------------------------- Email: pavil_keller at msn.com Voice Mail: 804-852-6113 ----------------------------------- From PJP7JFH at aol.com Fri Jan 23 16:21:25 2009 From: PJP7JFH at aol.com (PJP7JFH at aol.com) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:21:25 EST Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Employment Opportunity: Program Manager Daily Planet Medical Respite Message-ID: Medical Respite Program Manager GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The responsibility of the Nurse Program Manager is to provide daily oversight of the Daily Planet Medical Respite Program. This position requires a Licensed Nurse who is responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of all Medical Respite services in collaboration with the Daily Planet?s Medical Director, and Clinical and Case Management Services Director. Responsibilities: 1. Supervise all aspects of the Medical Respite Program. 2. Identify and evaluate potential referrals to the Respite program. 3. Assure appropriate scheduling of respite staff in order to provide safe and effective services. 4. Assure appropriate supervision of staff. 5. Assure that guidelines exist and are utilized for evaluation of staff. 6. Work with Daily Planet professional staff to create and implement medical respite guidelines, policies, and procedures in order to ensure the delivery of quality respite services. 7. Supervise and help develop accounting processes for the Respite budget as designated by the Executive Director. 8. Attend regularly scheduled meetings with clinical and administrative personnel for the purpose of program planning and evaluation. 9. In conjunction with other administrative personnel: a. Ensure that long-range goals are developed, implemented and evaluated. b. Ensure that client records are properly and confidentially maintained and that a records system exists which permits the prompt retrieval of information. 10. Serve as liaison between the Medical Respite Program and Community stakeholders. 11. Serve as Medical Respite Program representative with outside agencies fostering positive relationships to promote cooperative efforts to serve the best interests of homeless persons. 12. Makes referrals for emergency and specialty medical services. 13. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 1. Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse with at least two years experience working in a doctor?s office, hospital or other direct service medical setting; experience working with indigent or homeless patients is preferred. Other acceptable background is MSW degree and or 2 years experience in working in a residential setting. Administrative skills, nursing skills, and interpersonal skills. 2. Excellent oral, written, and computer skills. 3. The Nurse will provide evidence of current nursing licensure and remain current on any requirements of said licensure. The NPM will promptly notify the Daily Planet of any licensure changes or restrictions upon notification from the Virginia Board of Nursing. 4. Experience in health care/human service programs. Management experience including supervision of two or more employees. 5. Experience in program development, implementation and evaluation. 6. Ability to work effectively and respectfully with persons of varying degrees of education and professional experience in a multidisciplinary team setting. 7. Ability to work with minimal direction. 8. Must posses a valid Virginia Drivers License. Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with qualifications and experience. To Apply: Send your resume to _pjp7jfh at aol.com_ (mailto:pjp7jfh at aol.com) or _cjf7dp at aol.com_ (mailto:cjf7dp at aol.com) . You can also fax your resume to (804) 783-2514 Attention: Peter Prizzio **************From Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between, stay up-to-date with the latest news. (http://aol.com?ncid=emlcntaolcom00000023) From RishaS at thecameronfoundation.org Mon Jan 26 11:50:16 2009 From: RishaS at thecameronfoundation.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:50:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cameron Foundation has new web address Message-ID: Dear ConnectRichmond Members, The Cameron Foundation has a new web address! Our new domain name is www.camfound.org . Please update your browser bookmarks with this new address and continue visiting our website for the same great information, updates, news and more. Ms. Risha L. Stebbins Program Officer The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 phone 804.732.8900 fax 804.732.8701 email rishas at thecameronfoundation.org web: www.thecameronfoundation.org P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From chrichardson at partnershipforthefuture.org Mon Jan 26 13:41:54 2009 From: chrichardson at partnershipforthefuture.org (Richardson, Charleita) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:41:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Job Posting: Finance Coordinator Message-ID: <2A787AC21D450E4DB1FB4C7E38B084F1E582C4@corpinf56.markelcorp.markelna.com> Partnership for the Future is seeking a Finance Coordinator. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Candidate must also have strong initiative, self motivation, and computer skills with knowledge of QuickBooks. Previous finance and grants management experience in a nonprofit environment desired. Roles & Responsibilities: - Coordinate the payroll procedures, process payroll of PFF staff and student interns along with reconciling scholarship match receipts, payments, and forfeited amounts - Prepare Monthly/Quarterly reports for management and the Board of Directors - Perform monthly bank reconciliation, to include A/P and A/R - Create audit and 990 schedules and assist with statutory filings; respond to auditor inquiries, and provide technical support along with reviewing of audit adjustments - Assist the President/CEO and the Director of Development in classifying grants; recording contributions and monitoring spending along with preparing a monthly grants reconciliation report - Perform Administrative duties including calendar management, logistical coordination of special project and tasks, and provide staff support at the quarterly Board Meetings - Involved in the following committees: o Development Committee - Regular Invitee o Operating Board - Regular Invitee o Finance Committee - Secretary - Other Duties as Assigned Basic Requirements: - Great deal of flexibility - Ability to multitask & meet deadlines - Work independently as well as in a team - High degree of problem solving skills & enthusiasm - Enjoy interaction with students, staff, visitors, and the public in a professional and pleasant manner Qualified candidates should respond with resume and salary requirements to chrichardson at partnershipforthefuture.org , referencing the specific position title. Charleita M. Richardson President & CEO Partnership for the Future Mailing: 4521 Highwoods Parkway Glen Allen, Virginia 23060-6148 Physical: 4600 Cox Road Glen, Allen, Virginia 23060-6148 804.967.2559 (Office) 804.965.1799 (Fax) chrichardson at partnershipforthefuture.org www.partnershipforthefuture.org Partnership future FOR THE A Holistic Approach to Life Skills and Education for Today's Youth CONFIDENTIALITY: This communication, including attachments, is for exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, or distribution or the taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this communication and destroy all copies. From fmillner at timesdispatch.com Mon Jan 26 12:15:18 2009 From: fmillner at timesdispatch.com (fmillner at timesdispatch.com) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:15:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] RTD Public Square: Money Wise in Tough Times Message-ID: <5D3730923811D94C85CFB7CB7E3571E10B395606@MGEXHQ6.mg.themeganet.com> The Richmond Times-Dispatch will hold its 22nd Public Square Tuesday, January 27 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Downtown location at 300 East Franklin Street. Parking is available. The Square will be a question-and-answer format. Moderated by Tom Silvestri, the Square will feature three panelists to respond to questions and offer advice on coping with difficult economic times. The three economic panelists are: James A. Cox, managing partner of Harris Financial Group; Bruce McClary, media=relations coordinator for ClearPoint Financial Solutions; and Paula Sherman, Lending protection coordinator for Housing Opportunities Made Equal. For directions for additional information, please call Robin Beres at 804-649-6305. A live broadcast of the Public Square will be hosted at inRich.com. Frazier Millner Director of Product Innovation and Strategic Marketing Richmond Times-Dispatch 300 E. Franklin St. Richmond, VA 23219 Office: 804.649.6085 Fax: 804.775.8101 fmillner at timesdispatch.com From khodge at hilltoppromises.org Mon Jan 26 11:06:17 2009 From: khodge at hilltoppromises.org (Kishema Hodge) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:06:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Good, the Wonderful and the Fantastic of Children with ADD/ADHD Disorder Message-ID: <48635A928D7E4D94AC9AE6FCA66DF8EA@Kishema> Hi There! The Adult Education Center, located at 201 East Nine Mile Road Highland Springs, VA 23075, has training on February 9, 2009 for individuals who work with children that have an ADD/ADHD disorder. Participants will learn how to understand, help and manage children who have or react as having ADD or ADHD disorder. Information provided will be on arousal systems, psychological consequences of having the disorder, potential treatment options, classroom management, teacher parent interventions and pitfalls, social skills development, understanding the EIP process and how to participate while partnering with parents and schools. The cost for this class is $35.00. Each participant will receive a certificate upon completion. If you're interested in being apart of this training, copy and paste the following link to complete the registration form: http://www.henrico.k12.va.us/AdultEducation/regform.html. Blessings, Kishema Hodge Administrative Assistant HillTop Promises Phone: 804-658-3871 Fax: 877-217-4591 Emaill: khodge at hilltoppromises.org Web: www.hilltoppromises.org From SDavis at tcfrichmond.org Mon Jan 26 13:24:15 2009 From: SDavis at tcfrichmond.org (Susan Davis) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:24:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Invitation for Feedback from The Community Foundation Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225C4012F@tcfpdc.tcf.local> Please consider participating in this important research about issues and organizations helping our community in the greater Richmond region. All of your responses will be kept strictly confidential. This study is being conducted on behalf of the Older Dominion Partnership and The Community Foundation's Civic Engagement Work Group to better understand the potential for improvements in local volunteer and community involvement efforts. The results of this survey will affect your future resources. Please take 10 minutes to complete it now. The survey will be available until January 31, 2009 so please make every effort to participate before then. To get started, click here: http://interfeedback.com/exe/SSWEB95.EXE?f=CE7054NP+SWIZZT Your responses are anonymous. If you have any questions or would like additional information about this survey, please contact Laura Turner Reid at the Southeastern Institute of Research, 804-358-8981 x20 or via e-mail at Laura at SIRresearch.com. Thank you again for your time. Susan Brown Davis Sr. V.P., Community Leadership Initiatives --------------------------------------------------------------- The Community Foundation Serving Richmond & Central Virginia 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Ph: (804) 330-7400 ext.126 (office) Fax: (804) 330-5992 (fax) E-mail: sdavis at tcfrichmond.org Website: www.tcfrichmond.org Impact Point: Make January 19th a Day On, not a day off. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service honors Dr. King's legacy by engaging community members in thousands of projects in every state across the country. Join the local effort by visiting Hands On Greater Richmond's website, www.HandsOnGR.org . From Patricia at retailmerchants.com Fri Jan 23 12:55:58 2009 From: Patricia at retailmerchants.com (Patricia Vitsky) Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:55:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] First Friday Forum Feb 6: Cost Saving...Today Message-ID: <8EAE70284BBC07458D1F152A458CE1FB01866657@rmaserver.RetailMerchantsAssociation.local> COST - SAVING....TODAY A Specially Scheduled First Friday You Can't Afford to Miss 7:45-9:15 a.m. The Westin Richmond 6631 West Broad Street, Richmond 804-564-6333 A special panel of experts will show small to medium size business owners & managers, non-profits & for-profits, ways to save money NOW. Includes David Stoyanoff of Wilson Stoyanoff; Lycia Rettig with Expense Reduction Analysts; Michael McDermott with Enterprise Tune-Up LLC; and Linda Heath from Financial Holographix Inc; moderated by Rudy Garcia, Rivanna Woods Associates. Visit website for more information and to register. Members $25, Non-Members, $30. www.retailmerchants.com 804-662-5500 Patricia A. Vitsky Director of Administration Retail Merchants Association 5101 Monument Ave Richmond, VA 23230 804-662-5500 Ext 243 Fax 804-662-5507 www.retailmerchants.com patricia at retailmerchants.com Find me on FaceBook -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 8583 bytes Desc: image003.png Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectrichmond_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20090123/89406996/attachment-0001.png From zelophehad at comcast.net Mon Jan 26 16:32:22 2009 From: zelophehad at comcast.net (Daughters of Zelophehad) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:32:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Connect Richmond Message-ID: <007301c97ffd$934d9b40$b9e8d1c0$@net> ?Healing from the Inside Out? Faithful Finances Workshops The Daughters of Zelophehad, Inc., in partnership with Faithful Assistants, Inc., is offering four, 3-hour credit, debt, and money management workshops. Participants will gain a detailed understanding of how to improve their credit scores, manage their debt, and the financial principles necessary to experience a lifetime of financial success. As a result, the participants will walk away feeling empowered and confident in their ability to overcome the many financial challenges we face today. The financial workshops will be based on the ?Commonsense Way To Wealth? coaching curriculum. The goal is to bring awareness to the importance of building a solid financial foundation by providing the tools and resources needed to improve their financial literacy. These sessions will allow for participants to address a broad range of financial concerns such as budgeting, managing debt, improving credit scores, and biblical stewardship. Dates: Saturdays- February 7, 21 and March 7, 21, 2009 Where: All Souls Presbyterian Church, 19 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA Time: 9:00 am?1:00 pm Cost: $15.00 for materials and to cover light refreshments Babysitting services available. The general public and community organizations are especially encouraged to sign up. To register contact Ms. Consuelo Staton?714-0007. Email: zelophehad at comcast.net Parenting Skills for Today?s Families Bring your Family Together in 8 Days! Eight (8) Weekly Sessions?Tuesdays, 6:00?8:30pm February 10, 17, 21, 24, March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2009 St. Barnabas Episcopal Church 5155 Ironbridge Rd., (Chesterfield) Richmond, VA Dinner Provided! Prizes! Fun! We are here for you! Child care if needed. Our Parenting Skills for Today?s Families workshops use components from the internationally recognized Strengthening Families Program. Our program involves not just parents or children alone, but the whole family so bring your children, spouses or primary care takers along. It was developed as a preventative strategy for children 6-12 years of age and provides a comfortable family setting where we will together to reinforce family bonds. We assist families in using important tools such as communication, conducting family meetings, rewarding positive behavior and handling negative behavior. We believe the most important part of our program is sharing quality time with your child while learning new skills. The most immediate results are improvements in children?s pro-social behaviors, mental status, and grades combined with reductions in aggression, violent behavior, and substance abuse. The program is widely used with all kinds of families. Teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, school staff, PTA officials, faith-based organizations, and non-profit organizations are encouraged to refer families. To register contact Ms. Consuelo Staton? (804) 714-0007. Email: zelophehad at comcast.net Babysitting services available. The general public, singles, and families are invited to participate. Women from the community organizations (faith-based, social service, education, are especially encouraged to sign up. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.552 / Virus Database: 270.10.13/1916 - Release Date: 1/26/2009 7:08 AM From andrearobert at earthlink.net Mon Jan 26 16:33:27 2009 From: andrearobert at earthlink.net (andrearobert at earthlink.net) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 16:33:27 -0500 (GMT-05:00) Subject: [ConnectRichmond] The Closing Of The Grace House/ Free Household Items Message-ID: <20169511.1233005607831.JavaMail.root@mswamui-andean.atl.sa.earthlink.net> Dear Supporters, Donors, Volunteers, Friends and Family: The Grace House, which is a part of AROS INC a non-profit organization, is closing its doors effective, February 10, 2009. AROS INC will continue to operate and offer outreach services from a location to be determined in the future. I would like to thank everyone who had a hand in helping to make The Grace House a success. Since opening the house November 1, 2006 we have assisted 19 single women (some with children) with housing and other supportive services. Many of the women arrived homeless living in their car with nowhere to go. We have also provided assistance to non-residents and agencies that requested our help. My sincere thanks to all who supported AROS INC and The Grace House either with their prayers, friendship, donations, and/or administrative assistance. A special thank you to all the dedicated volunteers. We could not have done it without your support. The big question is ?What is next and the honest answer is ?we don?t know, but I am sure God has a plan. Right now we have a lot of work in front of us to close The Grace House. Continue to pray for us as we move forward. Below is a list of items from the house that can be picked up by non-profit agencies providing direct care to families in need. We especially would like the donations to go to single women with children living in a stable housing environment. We have a lot of nice furnishings. The pick up dates are February 12 - 14, 2009 as follows: Thursday, Feb. 12th ? 2:00 PM ? 5:00PM Friday, Feb. 13th ? 9:00 AM ? 12: Noon Saturday, Feb 14th ? 9:00 AM ? 1:00 PM If you are interested or know someone who could benefit from these items, please contact me via email at arobert at arosinc.org or call 804-267-1882. ITEMS FOR PICK UP: Front Room ? sofa, household d?cor, coffee table, entry table Kitchen - Dishes, pots & pans, silverware Bedrooms - 2 end tables, dresser set, side bed dressers, 2 twin mattresses and bed boards, bed linen (twin), toiletries (travel size) Office - books, 2 file cabinets, 2 desks, 1 computer desks Misc. - lamps, non-perishable food, Christmas Decorations Clothes (all ages), Toys (all ages) Andrea Robert Founder/Director AROS, Inc. P.O. Box 35967 Richmond, Virginia 23235 arobert at arosinc.org 804-267-1882 From swimett at gmail.com Mon Jan 26 18:34:24 2009 From: swimett at gmail.com (Sue Wimett) Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:34:24 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Free packing boxes In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > > We have a large number of cardboard packing boxes that could be used for > storage or moving. Most of the boxes are 15" x 20" x 12" high and have been > flattened for easy transport. > > Please call Sue Wimett or Marlene Paul @ ART 180, (804) 233-4180. > From jowen at cvhpa.org Tue Jan 27 10:34:46 2009 From: jowen at cvhpa.org (Julie Owen) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 10:34:46 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Central Virginia Announces Bi-lingual Health Resource Directory Message-ID: <6B202F1A292969418A4508A88EDA9D1624D8DF@cvhpasrv.cvhpa.local> The Central Virginia Health Planning Agency (CVHPA) is pleased to announce the availability on its website of a free bilingual (Spanish/English) resource directory of health-related information, including information specific to heart disease and stroke, and local health care services throughout Virginia with bilingual staff or interpreter services. The CVHPA developed this directory as a strategic initiative of and with input from members of the Virginia Heart Disease and Stroke Alliance, of which the CVHPA is a member. Currently, the directory is available in English and can be downloaded at http://www.cvhpa.org/HealthResources/HealthCareInformation/BilingualHeal thResources/tabid/133/Default.aspx. Once it has been translated, we will announce its availability in Spanish and a link for downloading that version of the directory. The CVHPA promotes improved health among 27 cities/counties in Central Virginia through facilitating accessible, cost-effective, and high quality health services to communities through planning and collaborative efforts. With one of the most extensive and accurate publicly-available collections of healthcare and health related data in central Virginia, the CVHPA is a leader in addressing community health improvement. For additional information, contact the CVHPA at (804) 425-8867, info at cvhpa.org or visit www.cvhpa.org . Julie G. Owen Administrative Associate Central Virginia Health Planning Agency 1808 Coyote Dr., Ste. 100 Chester, VA 23836 (804) 425-8867 x102 (804) 425-8870 FAX www.cvhpa.org The CVHPA promotes improved health among 27 cities/counties in Central Virginia through facilitating accessible, cost-effective, and high quality health services to communities through planning and collaborative efforts. With one of the most extensive and accurate publicly-available collections of healthcare and health related data in central Virginia, the CVHPA is a leader in addressing community health improvement. From whitneyfogg at verizon.net Tue Jan 27 11:52:26 2009 From: whitneyfogg at verizon.net (whitney fogg) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:52:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Seeking Board Chair for interview Message-ID: <000901c9809f$a2ab4ae0$e801e0a0$@net> Dear Connect Richmond members, I am taking a Nonprofit Board Recruitment and Orientation course which requires me to interview the Chairperson of a very active board. My questions include methods of recruiting board members, developing mission/values/vision statements, and developing board member job descriptions. I expect this interview to take approximately thirty minutes by phone. I would like to conduct this interview anytime the week of February 2 - 6. I would appreciate any willing participant! I can be reached via email at whitneyfogg at verizon.net or phone at 513-9881. Thank you in advance for your help! Whitney Fogg From aloxterm at richmond.edu Tue Jan 27 23:59:01 2009 From: aloxterm at richmond.edu (Loxterman, Alan) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 23:59:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Discovering Many Faiths: Richmond's HIdden Treasure Message-ID: <55CC5C4EA1F0AD4DA46C1767F92B954AD7DB50AE7F@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> The Interfaith Council of Greater Richmond (www.icgr.org.) and the Office of the Chaplaincy of the University of Richmond will sponsor a program on ISLAM as part of its series, Discovering Many Faiths: Richmond"s Hidden Treasure Date: February 5 Time: 6:30 p.m. Place: North Court Reception Room, University of Richmond There will be a panel presentation given by members of that faith as they share the basic tenets of their faith and what it means to be a member of that faith. The panelists will include: Dr. Muhammad Sahli,an adjunct professor at the University of Richmond Annette and Malik Khan, and Mona Siddiqui. Following the panel presentation, there will be an opportunity for the audience to interact via round-table discussions. All are invited. Free admission. Refreshments will be served. For information, call Midge Falconer, (804) 740-2411 Email: falconer9 at comcast.net From Becky.Odor at vdh.virginia.gov Tue Jan 27 16:37:19 2009 From: Becky.Odor at vdh.virginia.gov (Odor, Rebecca (VDH)) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:37:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] VDH Violence Prevention Trainings - Feb 2 or 3 in Richmond Message-ID: <81AE17A171E66646AB5B652FEF9E81BB2E5A98@COVMSGCES-EMB01.cov.virginia.gov> The Virginia Department of Health Division of Injury and Violence Prevention offers two upcoming trainings on violence prevention. The first is the ESCAPe Primary Prevention of Violence Training on February 2. The second is the Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curricula Showcase on February 3. Both are free. More information and registration is at www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence. ESCAPe Primary Prevention of Violence Training The Primary Prevention of Violence training is an introductory level course that will address the concepts of preventing violence prior to the first occurrence. It will address issues such as the definition of primary prevention, the social ecological model, risk and protective factors, and evaluating resources. There are many levels and types of violence in our society - bullying, family violence, youth violence, gang violence, dating violence, sexual assault, etc. While these types of violence may be quite different, this course will be looking at the link between possible root causes and prevention initiatives. * February 2 - Richmond * February 23 - Virginia Beach * March 12 - Fairfax * Lexington - to be announced * Abingdon - to be announced * Emporia area - to be announced Times: 10 AM - 4 PM with lunch on your own Fee: There is a $10 fee charged to participants who register but do not attend. Registration: To register, visit www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence and find the training and location you'd like to attend. ----- Jayne Flowers Division of Injury and Violence Prevention Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor St. #815G Richmond VA 23219 of: 804-864-7732 fax: 804-864-7748 email: Jayne.Flowers at vdh.virginia.gov web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence ------------------------------------------------------------------------ - VDH Teen Dating Violence Prevention Curricula Showcase The Virginia Department of Health Division of Injury and Violence Prevention will offer a Teen Dating Violence Curricula Showcase. This event will provide an introduction and training on five separate curricula that address teen dating violence issues. The audience for the training is youth service providers, teachers, prevention specialists and those who do educational sessions with youth. Participants will receive a CD with most of the curricula, videos and activities available electronically. Selected participants will also receive the evidence-based, copyrighted curriculum, Safe Dates. Locations: * Feb 3 - Richmond * Feb 24 - Virginia Beach * March 6 - Roanoke * March 13 - Fairfax Times: 10 AM - 4 PM with lunch on your own Fee: There is a $10 fee charged to participants who register but do not attend. Registration: To register, go to www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence and click on the location that you would like to attend and fill out your information. Print out the confirmation at the end. Safe Dates: An Adolescent Dating Abuse Prevention Curriculum --- www.hazelden.org/safedates As the only research-based curriculum of its kind, Safe Dates helps young people recognize the difference between healthy, caring, and supportive relationships, and controlling, manipulative, and abusive dating relationships. The nine session Safe Dates curriculum, which can be delivered in as few as four sessions, includes cost-saving reproducible student handouts. Choose Respect --- www.chooserespect.org Choose Respect is designed to encourage positive action on the part of adolescents to form healthy, respectful relationships. The goals of Choose Respect are to providing effective messages for adolescents, parents, caregivers and teachers that encourage them to choose to treat themselves and others with respect, creating opportunities for adolescents and parents to learn about positive relationship behaviors, and to increase adolescents' ability to recognize and prevent unhealthy, violent relationships. Building Healthy Relationships across Virginia: A Facilitator's Guide for Teen Dating Violence Prevention --- www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence/Curricula.asp This Facilitator's Guide is a resource for anyone doing dating violence prevention work with teens. It is not a curriculum, but a compilation of activities compete with step-by-step nots for facilitators. Love is Not Abuse --- www.loveisnotabuse.com The goals of Love Is Not Abuse are to increase students' understanding of teenage dating violence/abuse, help students challenge misconceptions or beliefs that "support" dating violence, and increase help-seeking behavior among students involved in abusive relationships. Youth Service Statutory Rape Awareness The sexual coercion curriculum is for youth service providers. The goal is to help professionals gain an understanding of victims and perpetrators of sexual coercion and exploitation of minor teens by adults (statutory rape), learn grooming techniques used by perpetrators and discuss ways to work with youth who are being sexually coerced. :www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence ----- Rebecca K. Odor, MSW Director of Sexual & Domestic Violence Prevention Division of Injury and Violence Prevention Virginia Department of Health 109 Governor St. #815G Richmond VA 23219 of: 804-864-7740 fax: 804-864-7748 email: Becky.Odor at vdh.virginia.gov web: www.vahealth.org/civp/sexualviolence From Eleanor at girlsforachange.org Tue Jan 27 16:46:15 2009 From: Eleanor at girlsforachange.org (Eleanor Rouse) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:46:15 -0600 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Change is coming to Richmond! In-Reply-To: <0CFD737B129B3E429DA1BF4DC31D09AD37EFACF44A@AUSP01VMBX02.collaborationhost.net> Message-ID: <0AB4C0AA9A429B4DB5816C7E80251F503B211241F9@AUSP01VMBX02.collaborationhost.net> This week 150 Richmond and Henrico County girls from low income neighborhoods will begin to identify, design and implement girl-led solutions to some of our community's greatest social ills. Change is coming, Richmond! Please join us for a Girls For A Change Empower Hour on January 28th to find out how these powerful girls are transforming our region and how GFC is impacting the lives of girls. Share your ideas for empowering this next generation of Richmond leaders! Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Time: 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Hosted by Elizabeth McLaughlin and the Southeastern Institute of Research Location: SIR's fabulous new headquarters in the Fan 2601 Floyd Ave. (enter on Robinson) Richmond, VA 23220 Easy street parking If you haven't already, please respond to Eleanor Rouse: eleanor at girlsforachange.org or 804/551-0330 Please leave your checkbooks at home. This is not a fundraising event. Thanks! Eleanor Rouse National Development Director 804/551-0330 eleanor at girlsforachange.org GIRLS FOR A CHANGE Empowering girls to change their communities, their lives, and the world! www.girlsforachange.org From hblake at richmond.edu Tue Jan 27 16:56:03 2009 From: hblake at richmond.edu (Blake, Holly) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:56:03 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Upcoming Speaker on Eating Disorders In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: You are invited to attend the following program at the University of Richmond. It is free and open to the public. Beyond "Eating Disorders:" Why We Need to Rethink Everything We Thought We Knew Susan Bordo Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2009, 7:00 pm Alice Haynes Room, Tyler Haynes Commons Times have changed since eating disorders were thought to be the rare and 'bizarre' afflictions of white, privileged girls with over-demanding moms. Today, eating and body-image problems are a global phenomenon, affecting males as well as females, and forcing us to re-examine all our assumptions, not only about the causes of these problems, but just where the 'disorder' lies: in the individual, or in a voracious, out-of-control consumer culture? Susan Bordo is a Professor of English and Gender and Women's Studies at the University of Kentucky where she holds the Otis A. Singletary Chair in the Humanities. Her books include The Male Body: A New Look at Men in Public and in Private and Unbearable Weight: Feminism, Western Culture, and the Body, which was a New York Times Notable Book of the Year in 1993. Book signing to follow event. Sponsored by the WILL program, WGSS, Cultural Affairs and QUEST. Holly Blake, Ph.D. Director, WILL Program Associate Dean for Women's Education and Development University of Richmond, VA 23173 804 289-8472 Fax: 804 287-6061 E-mail: hblake at richmond.edu http://will.richmond.edu From vahemophiliaed at verizon.net Tue Jan 27 21:16:03 2009 From: vahemophiliaed at verizon.net (VA Hemophilia) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:16:03 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Youngblood 5K - Feb. 21 Message-ID: <466C393BC6CF4F8CB2B7E0465981AAC9@ExecDir> Keep that New Year's Resolution to get and stay fit and healthy. Join us for our Annual Youngblood 5K! Where: A flat course, virtually all trails, in expanded Robious Landing Park in Midlothian. Only 5 minutes from the new Route 288 Bridge for easy West End Access. (Park is located off Robious Rd next to James River H.S.) Awards for top finishers, along with random prizes for most entries, will be given. Long sleeve t-shirts to the first 120 entries. When: Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM Why: The run is being held by the Virginia Hemophilia Foundation to support treatment, education, and advocacy for children and adults with bleeding disorders. Contact: Kelly Waters at vahemophiliaed at verizon.net or 804-740-8643 to get a registration form. You may also register through http://www.rrrc.org. Kelly Waters, LCSW Executive Director Virginia Hemophilia Foundation P.O. Box 188 Midlothian, VA 23113 vahemophiliaed at verizon.net www.vahemophilia.org 800-266-8438 or 804-740-8643 Fax: 804-740-8643 From John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov Wed Jan 28 14:16:44 2009 From: John.P.Trevillian at irs.gov (Trevillian John P) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:16:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Maximizing Tax Refunds Message-ID: <4D2D15203BDA2C4E8F7356EE47B3A9D4015A41FF@CHM0010CP3MB01.ds.irsnet.gov> Taxpayers should look into the numerous tax breaks available and take every credit, deduction and exclusion for which they qualify. People who had less income in 2008 could find they qualify for credits for which they previously did not qualify. And there are several new benefits this year: * First-Time Homebuyer Credit: Those who bought a principal residence recently or are considering buying one should take note. This unique credit of up to $7,500 works much like a 15-year interest-free loan. IRS.gov has more details and answers to common questions. * The Recovery Rebate Credit: This credit is figured like last year's Economic Stimulus Payment except that Recovery Rebate Credit amounts are based on tax year 2008 instead of 2007. Most people already received their full benefit in the form of the Economic Stimulus Payment. However, a taxpayer may qualify for the Recovery Rebate Credit, if, for example, he or she did not get an Economic Stimulus Payment, had a child in 2008 or had a change in income level. If you receive this credit, it will be included in your refund and will not be issued as a separate payment. See the Form 1040 Instructions, Fact Sheet 2009-3 or the information center on IRS.gov for details. * Standard Deduction for Real Estate Taxes: Taxpayers can claim an additional standard deduction, based on the state or local real estate taxes paid in 2008. The maximum deduction is $500, or $1,000 for joint filers. * Mortgage Workouts and Foreclosures: For most homeowners, these are now tax-free. Eligible homeowners can exclude debt forgiven on their principal residence if the balance of the loan was less than $2 million. The limit is $1 million for a married person filing a separate return. See Form 982 and its instructions for details. WWW. IRS.GOV , the official IRS Web site, has more information on these and other popular credits, such as the child tax credit, the Earned Income Tax Credit and alternative fuel vehicle credit. John Page Trevillian Senior Tax Consultant ID No. 54-04630 Internal Revenue Service 400 N. 8th Street Rm 564 Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office: (804)-916-8729 Fax: (804)-916-8734 email: john.p.trevillian at irs.gov From kpaynter at aol.com Wed Jan 28 14:20:59 2009 From: kpaynter at aol.com (Kristen Kaplan) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:20:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Do you have a Junior Board? Message-ID: <01f301c9817d$8dc93a40$a95baec0$@com> I'm trying to identify nonprofits in Metro Richmond that have junior boards. Can you let me know if your organization has one or if you know of groups that do? Thanks- Kristen Kaplan kpaynter at aol.com From rgeorge at aiava.org Wed Jan 28 09:15:54 2009 From: rgeorge at aiava.org (Rhea George) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:15:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] "Built by Blacks" Book Signing and Lecture Message-ID: <64D9BB74C135D34FBC63ED52EF7F75110109CAD5@aia-svr.aia.local> I hope you will consider attending this special event at the Virginia Center for Architecture. Built By Blacks: Book Signing & Lecture Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 6-7:30 p.m. In celebration of Black History Month, Selden Richardson, former Archivist for Architectural Records at the Library of Virginia, discusses his book Built by "Blacks: African American Architecture and Neighborhoods in Richmond, Virginia." Discover more about the contributions of African Americans to Richmond?s architectural heritage. Find out what you can do help preserve what remains of this chapter of Richmond?s history. Copies of the book will be available at the Museum Shop. Register by calling (804) 644-3041, ext. 100 or by email to aliguori at aiva.org. Free. For more information, contact Rhea George at rgeorge at aiava.org or visit http://www.virginiaarchitecture.org/vca_programs.do Thank you, Rhea George Director of Marketing & Communications Virgina Center for Architecture P: 804.237.1768 From mfoster at northstaracademy.net Wed Jan 28 16:58:40 2009 From: mfoster at northstaracademy.net (Melody Foster) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:58:40 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Transition & Resource Fair for Families with Special Needs Students Message-ID: <45CA7C1D91B50F49B2BE7E9F1ED604C7BDEF25@fbycy61.northstaracademy.local> Northstar Academy, a non-profit K-12 school for students with learning challenges, is hosting a Transition and Resource Fair for Families with Special Needs Students this Saturday, January 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Representatives from various agencies and organizations will be available to answer questions about transitioning a child with disabilities from high school to "adulthood." Those exhibitors include: Positive Vibe Caf?; Department of Rehabilitative Services, The Faison Center for Excellence; Virginia Board for People with Disabilities; J. Sargeant Reynolds P.A.V.E. program; the Richmond House; Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center; GRASP; and Richmond Technical Center, to name a few. Keynote speaker at the event will be Paul Wehman, Ph. D., VCU Professor and Director of Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Workplace Support. Dr. Wehman will speak on transition services at 11:00 a.m. and will have copies of his books on transition available for purchase. At 12:00 noon, Richmond attorney Michael Phelan will speak on extending parental rights beyond age 18 for individuals with certain disabilities. Mr. Phelan's presentation will be followed by a presentation at 1:00 p.m. by the Executive Director of Commonwealth Community Trust. The event is free and is open to the public. No registration is required. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Northstar Academy is located at 8055 Shrader Road near the intersection of Parham Road and Broad Street. If you would like further information, please visit the school's website at www.northstaracademy.net or call Melody Foster at 804-747-1003, ext. 1010. Melody G. Foster, Development Director Northstar Academy "Where Miracles Happen Every Day" 8055 Shrader Road Richmond, VA 23294 (804) 747-1003 (school) (804) 747-1116 (facsimile) (804) 247-1146 (cell) www.northstaracademy.net From mlarios at telamon.org Wed Jan 28 22:41:31 2009 From: mlarios at telamon.org (Marlene Larios) Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 22:41:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] job opening *Deputy State Director for housing* Message-ID: <03F4CE7E191E9841A0740E046CB6212C263058@exchral2.telamon.corp> Non-profit organization seeks FT person to implement and manage variety of housing programs to include supervision of program/project staff. Person must have B.A. in Business Administration, social sciences, or a project discipline and 2 yrs experience w/ human services organization. Grant writing and budget development essential; computer proficiency in Word and Excel required. Knowledge of state and federal funding sources a plus. Some travel required. Salary range: $46,841-$49,183. Full benefits package. Must apply online at www.telamon.org by COB 2/7/09. EOE/M/F/V/H Marlene Larios Special Projects Coordinator Telamon Corporation 804.381.6084 --- Telamon Corporation Disclaimer 2008 This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. From skohli at ywcarichmond.org Thu Jan 29 11:18:07 2009 From: skohli at ywcarichmond.org (Samridhi Kohli) Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:18:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] YWCA Volunteer Training Schedule February 2009 Message-ID: <044723F476833F459A20B12F448A3B6676105D@server.YWCA.NET> The following are the YWCA Volunteer Training dates for February 2009: 1. Monday February 16th 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 2. Wednesday February 18th 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 3. Saturday February 21st 10am-4pm (5 hours training, 1 hour for lunch) 4. Monday February 23rd 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 5. Wednesday February 25th 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 6. Saturday February 28th 10am-4pm (5 hours training, 1 hour for lunch) 7. Monday March 2nd 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 8. Wednesday March 4th 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) 9. Saturday March 7th 10am-4pm (5hours training, 1 hour lunch) 10. Monday March 9th 6-8:30pm (2.5 hours) Please contact Rebekah Carrow for more details at 804-643-6761, ext117 or rcarrow at ywcarichmond.org From tomg at richmond.bbb.org Fri Jan 30 12:30:33 2009 From: tomg at richmond.bbb.org (Thomas Gallagher) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:30:33 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] furniture Message-ID: Hi - BBB has 6 or 7 tall lateral filing cabinets located at its former location, 701 E. Franklin Street. These cabinets are "OK", certainly used but very functional. We have some other office furniture and book cases at 701 E. Franklin. We also have two meeting room tables - one is 8', reasonably oval. It seats 8-10. Dark wood Second table is 7', also dark wood. Both tables are very sturdy. Both are OK, both could use a good polishing, the smaller maybe could be refinished but can be stained by anybody. Both tables are at our new location at 720 Moorefield Park Drive off of Midlothian Turnpike. All of the furniture is functional. Please email quickly. Tom Gallagher Tel: 804.648.0030 Fax:804.320.0248 Email:tgallagher at richmond.bbb.org www.bbb.org | Start With Trust BBB of Central Virginia 720 Moorefield Park Dr., Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23236 From amjones1120 at comcast.net Fri Jan 30 09:05:30 2009 From: amjones1120 at comcast.net (Audrey M. Jones) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 09:05:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richmond Smiles Mobile Dental Van Message-ID: <004801c982e3$cf9252b0$6eb6f810$@net> Dear ConnectRichmond community, we invite all who qualify to participate in our dental health fair this February 17th at Hotchkiss Field Rec Center from 11-1pm FREE DENTAL SCREENINGS The Van also runs on the following dates for February 2009 Bringing dental healthcare to YOU! February 2009 Richmond Smiles Van Schedule St. Paul's Church-South Location 700 E. Belt Boulevard Feb. 3: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Feb. 4: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Richmond Health Department Tenth Street Clinic 500 N. Tenth Street Feb. 9: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Feb. 10: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm Feb. 11: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Hotchkiss Community Center 701 E. Brookland Park Blvd. DENTAL HEALTH FAIR FREE DENTAL SCREENING FEB 17: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Feb. 18: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Ramsey Memorial Church 5900 Hull Street Rd. Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 8:30 am - 4:00 pm For information, call 253-1972 The Richmond Smiles program offers uninsured Richmond residents a mobile, affordable and easily accessible way to obtain dental care at a reduced fee for dental services. FEES are due at time of service: CASH ONLY. Dental services are provided first-come-first-served. A full range of dental care is offered. Typical service fees for cleaning start at $25. Exam and bitewing (x-rays): $32; extractions start at $35. Fillings range from $30-60 depending on the type of filling. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE CALL 804-253-1972 "Working Together for a Healthier Richmond" Audrey M. Jones, RDH Richmond Smiles Dental Van Program Manager RCHD 500 N. 10th St. Room 102 Richmond, Virginia 23219 work - 804-646-6625 cell - 804-306-8877 fax - 804-646-4869 PLEASE NOTE NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: audreym.jones at vdh.virginia.gov From cynthia at boazandruth.com Fri Jan 30 11:33:23 2009 From: cynthia at boazandruth.com (Cynthia Brown) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:33:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Boaz & Ruth Hiring--Cafe/Catering Manager Message-ID: <004501c982f8$788b86c0$6502a8c0@boazandruth.local> Boaz & Ruth Hiring Cafe/Catering Manager. Grow restaurant and catering business for faith based organization that provides second chances to ex-offenders. Send resume to Claude Stevens, Chief Operating Officer at bussseats at boazandruth.com For Position Description go to http://www.boazandruth.com Then go to "People" and select "Join our team" From hblake at richmond.edu Fri Jan 30 12:13:48 2009 From: hblake at richmond.edu (Blake, Holly) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 12:13:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Feb. 3 Eating Disorder Speaker CANCELED Message-ID: Due to extreme weather in Susan Bordo's home area, and the expectation of more bad weather over the weekend, Susan Bordo has cancelled her February 3 visit to the University of Richmond. We hope to reschedule for the spring. Holly Blake, Ph.D. Director, WILL Program Associate Dean for Women's Education and Development University of Richmond, VA 23173 804 289-8472 Fax: 804 287-6061 E-mail: hblake at richmond.edu http://will.richmond.edu From mail at jrgbc.org Fri Jan 30 15:23:42 2009 From: mail at jrgbc.org (JRGBC) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:23:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] 2009 James River Green Building Council Green Spaces Competition: Registration Open! Message-ID: (IN)PLAY SPACE: 2009 GREEN SPACES COMPETITION A property that is "in play" is a property at risk. Our current development decisions put into play a series of events that dictate the future environmental, social, and economic course of a property for generations to come and far beyond the immediate development impacts and costs. Play Space is a place that aspires to change the way we look at development. It is a place that looks to the future and aims to provide the support necessary to achieve carbon neutrality on a community scale. Challenge: This year's "Play Space" challenge is to design a sustainable outdoor play space that will serve as a cultural, environmental, and economic amenity for the surrounding neighborhood as well as a teaching tool to educate children and adults about their environment. It is a two-year challenge with 2009 serving as Phase I (in) and 2010 serving as Phase II (out). Teams will register in either professional or student categories and their entries will be judged and presented at the Green Spaces Forum on April 16th, 2009 in Richmond. In addition, the City of Richmond's K-12 afterschool programs will compete on the same site to design a playground by reusing or repurposing the materials from on-site condemned buildings. Registration costs are $50/Board for professional entries and $25/board for student entries. All fees will go toward supporting the forum announcing the winners on April 16th at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. Visit the GreenSpaces website to read more and to register your team today! Timeline: * 1/5/09 Call for entries. Registration opens * 2/13/09 Regular registration ends * 3/20/09 Entries due. Late registration ends * 4/1/09 Judging * 4/2/09 Winners notified * 4/16/09 Forum Contact: Megan Miller Executive Director James River Green Building Council 2415 Westwood Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23230 T: (804) 288-2950 F: (804) 288-3551 Email: megan at jrgbc.org http://www.jrgbc.org * Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail * From scolello at chatteringchildren.org Fri Jan 30 15:07:52 2009 From: scolello at chatteringchildren.org (Sandra Colello) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:07:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Cleaner wanted for non-profit Message-ID: Chattering Children is looking for janitorial services for our Lakeside site, two days a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays). If interested, please call 804-290-0475 or reply to this ad. - Sandra Colello, Ph.D Development Manager Chattering Children & SPEAK UP 1307 Lakeside Avenue Richmond, VA 23228 Tel: (804) 290 0475 Fax: (804) 290 0476 From kkelley at historicrichmond.com Fri Jan 30 15:54:14 2009 From: kkelley at historicrichmond.com (Katie Kelley) Date: Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:54:14 -0500 Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Richard Guy Wilson Lecture on Colonial Revival America Message-ID: <20090130205415.3A99333C070@rcmdxob2.cavtel.net> - Colonial Revival America - Did you know that Windsor Farms is one of the largest contiguous tracks of Colonial Revival architecture in America? In 2009, Historic Richmond Foundation is celebrating the 100th anniversary of the practice of William Lawrence Bottomley, Richmond's greatest Colonial Revival architect. Join us for one of the most published architectural historians of our time talk with consideration to Colonial Revival both as a national phenomenon and also as it relates to Virginia and Richmond. - About Richard Guy Wilson - Richard Guy Wilson, Ph.D., is the University of Virginia's Commonwealth Professor of Architectural History. He is the author or joint author of 16 books that deal with American and modern architecture which include studies of McKim, Mead & White, Thomas Jefferson's design of the University of Virginia, Monument Ave in Richmond, the AIA Gold Medal, a contribution to the recent book on RM Schindler (2001), and principle author and editor of the Society of Architectural Historians book, Buildings of Virginia: Tidewater and Piedmont (2002). His The Colonial Revival House was published in the fall of 2004 and Harbor Hill: Portrait of House was in 2008. Thursday, February 19th, St. Catherine's School, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Cost: $25 (includes dinner and music performance) | Student price: $10 Reservations: Please contact Elizabeth White by email at ewhite at historicrichmond.com or by telephone at 804.643.7407. Visit www.historicrichmond.com for more information. Katelyn Ann Kelley Preservation & Marketing Manager Historic Richmond Foundation 4 East Main St., Suite 1C Richmond, Virginia 23219 804.643.7407 phone 804.788.4244 fax From rpec.1 at juno.com Sat Jan 31 11:19:36 2009 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Sat, 31 Jan 2009 16:19:36 GMT Subject: [ConnectRichmond] Peace Essay Contest Message-ID: <20090131.111936.28766.0@webmail17.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Peace Education Center is once again sponsoring a Peace Essay Contest for students of all ages this spring. This year?s prompt asks students to write about an African proverb, ?Peace is costly, but it is worth the expense.? Students will consider what that proverb means to them, and how it might apply to their lives, and to their community and the world. Students throughout Virginia, from Kindergarten through grade 12 are eligible to participate. The contest will be judged in four age divisions: primary (K-3), elementary (4-5), middle school (6-8) and high school (9-12.) The contest offers a top prize of $100 for each of the four age groups. Each division also has a second prize of $50, third prize of $25, and five $20 honorable mentions. The deadline for entering the contest is April 20, 2009. Winners will be notified by June 1. Entries must be no longer than 1000 words long. Entrants must submit two copies of their essays, along with a completed entry form. Details, rules and entry forms are available in both PDF and Microsoft Word format online at www.rpec.org. For information about the essay contest, call RPEC at 232-1002 or visit www.rpec.org Paul Fleisher, Asst. to the director, RPEC ____________________________________________________________ Save up to 20% on Emergency Alert Systems. Click Now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/PnY6rbuJ018kSkoUvOR7PuOamHOfWaZE4Li0SGN1hy54CobCPffdH/