From ejones at learntoearn.org Wed Nov 5 10:35:42 2008 From: ejones at learntoearn.org (Earlene Jones) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 10:35:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Invitation to Build Your SHARE Network! Message-ID: The Crater Regional Workforce Investment Group and the Virginia Community College System cordially invite you toBUILD YOUR SHARE NETWORK!Addressing the Challenges of Job Readiness through CollaborationPLACE: First Baptist Church 236 Harrison St. Petersburg, VA DATE: 11/13/2008TIME: 9:00a.m.- noonRSVP BY 11.10.08 TO:Rebecca Stephenson 804.732.7053 or admin at learntoearn.orgBUILD YOUR SHARE NETWORK!What is the SHARE Network?The Virginia SHARE Network is a partnership between local Workforce Centers and faith-based and community organizations to extend the reach of workforce development resources into underserved communities. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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From kware at familylifeline.org Wed Nov 5 13:12:54 2008 From: kware at familylifeline.org (Ware, Kiersten) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:12:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ElderFriends program seeks elder participants! Message-ID: <72472333B46D924999277894C39675520BB79F@flex01.flric.org> ElderFriends has 11 Newly Trained Visiting Volunteers in Chesterfield County! ElderFriends is now Accepting Elder Referrals. We are in search of isolated elders living alone to match with our visiting volunteers in the following zip codes: 23237, 23114, 23112, 23120, 23234, 23832, 23838, 23803. Please discuss this opportunity with elders who may want a friendly visitor. Criteria for Elder Participation: * Must be over 60 years old * Must live alone * Must live independently (not in an institutionalized setting) * Must desire to have weekly social visits * Must not be diagnosed with dementia or battling a terminal illness Referral Forms for Elder Participants can be found online at: http://www.elderfriendsva.org/Elder-Forms.aspx Kiersten Ware ElderFriends A Service of Family Lifeline 2325 West Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-249-5432 {phone} 804-285-3701{fax} www.elderfriendsva.org {web} Kiersten Ware, MSG Founding Director, ElderFriends Family Lifeline 2325 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 804.249.5408 direct line 804.285.3701 fax www.elderfriendsva.org www.familylifeline.org Join Our Mailing List This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. 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Any responses should be directed to the contacts listed in the messages. THANK YOU! ================================================== NATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP NETWORK SEEKS NEW LEADERS! The National Youth Leadership Network (NYLN), the first national nonprofit organization to be run by young people with disabilities, is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving on its Governing Board. NYLN promotes leadership, education, and advocacy for all youth with disabilities so that they can attain their maximum, unique, personal potential. Its members come from all across the United States and its territories. NYLN encourages young leaders to reach their goals and become more involved at national, state and local levels; promotes opportunities for employment, independent living, health, and wellness; and communicates about issues that are important to youth with disabilities and the policies and practices that affect their lives. Its activities include: --- The NYLN Youth Information Center, a website with information and resources on topics ranging from education to employment to international travel. --- Resource Consultants that share their knowledge and experience with organizations and events around the country through presentations and service on boards and committees. --- The NYLN quarterly Newsletter with articles on current events, issues, and personal stories, written by and for young people. --- Free webcast group discussions over the telephone and the internet, led by youth experts, for young people around the country to share their ideas or ask questions. To apply for the Governing Board, you must be between the ages of 16 and 28, have exceptional leadership and advocacy skills, and be willing to share what you know with the mission of the Network. Governing Board members also serve on a committee, and their average time commitment is about 12 hours per month. The be considered, applications for the Governing Board must be postmarked by no later than Friday, November 14, 2008. To learn more about the Network, become a member, or obtain an application to serve on the Governing Board, visit www.nyln.org, or contact: Betsy Valnes, Executive Director National Youth Leadership Network P. O. Box 5908 Bethesda, MD 20824 1-866-480-6565 bvalnes at tie.net ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCING NASDSE WORKS! The National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE) has just introduced a new publication, NASDSE Works!, for its membership and others interested in special education and related topics. NASDSE will use this e-newsletter as a vehicle for wide dissemination of information and resources about NASDSE's initiatives. Each issue of NASDSE Works! will center on a theme, and the inaugural issue focuses on leadership. For more information about NASDSE, its activities, and its publications, go to www.nasdse.org. To learn more about NASDSE Works! or request a copy, contact: Amanda Lowe, NASDSE Works! Editor National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. 1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 320 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 703-519-3800 amanda.lowe at nasdse.org ================================================== Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager Virginia Board for People with Disabilities 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Wed Nov 5 13:32:54 2008 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2008 13:32:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Focus INC Workshops - Limited Seating Remains Message-ID: <83B6DB2206304877B9326D87B88CC684@DJXJLS11> Limited seats remain in the following Focus INC workshops. Please register today for: Monday, November 10th - Improve Fundraising with a Case for Support, 1pm-4pm, Harrowgate Elementary School, 15501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, 23831, with Heath Lee. Anyone involved in telling the story of their organization benefits from learning the elements of a successful case statement. This workshop provides students with a "road map" for creating this document that can be used and modified based on fundraising focus - from annual appeals to grants and capital campaigns. Each attendee will learn to create a basic framework for his/her own organization's case statement document. $20 includes light refreshments. Saturday, November 15th - Strategic Planning: The Planning Framework, 12pm-3pm, Hopewell Public Library, Community Meeting Room, 209 East Cawson Street, 23860, with Gail Merridew. The Board has decided to conduct a strategic planning process and the preliminary decisions related to date, time, scope, facilitation, food, and venue have been made. Now the real work begins! This workshop, the second in a 3-part series, presents the nonprofit lifecycle model as a framework for conducting a strategic planning initiative and addresses the questions and issues board and senior staff members might discuss as they plan the organization's future. $20 includes light refreshments. Wednesday, November 19th - Using Statistics for Fundraising & Evaluation, 9am-12pm, The Cameron Foundation, 24 West Old Street, Petersburg, 23803, with Jess Fowler. Nonprofits are first and foremost businesses and all businesses have a major challenge in using the correct techniques to gather, store, and use data about their customers to their competitive advantage. This non-technical class for managers and support staff will examine natural, inexpensive, and efficient processes that are used to transform statistics into usable business intelligence and how to apply them for enhanced evaluation and fundraising. $20 includes light refreshments. For planning purposes, pre-registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-in registrants are welcome. To read a description about each of these sessions/instructors and/or to obtain registration forms, go to The Cameron Foundation's website, www.thecameronfoundation.org (under Nonprofit Resources / Focus INC), the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center website, www.svnrc-online.org (under Learning Opportunities), or contact Gail Merridew at gail at npmgmtsolutions.com or one of the phone numbers listed below. We look forward to serving you, Gail Merridew Program Coordinator (866)403-5505 Toll Free (804)957-5913 Petersburg (804)795-9009 Richmond (804)874-5334 Cell From FBrown at pathways-va.org Thu Nov 6 13:08:53 2008 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Thu, 06 Nov 2008 13:08:53 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Homeownership Information Session Message-ID: Please pass this along to anyone you think may benefit: Pathways is partnering with Virginia Supportive Housing to offer a vital ?road map?` for anyone considering buying a home in the midst of this economic crisis. We can help you take the right path towards homeownership. Please come to this free information session. November 17, 2008 ? 5:30pm-7:30pm at Pathways, 1200 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803 For more information, call Mike Watts, 804-862-1104 ext. 330 http://www.pathways-va.org/documents/Homeownershipflyer.pdf Frank Brown Administrative Assistant Pathways 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 804-862-1104 ext. 311 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.0/1771 - Release Date: 11/6/2008 7:58 AM From richmondregionculturalaction at gmail.com Thu Nov 6 16:28:09 2008 From: richmondregionculturalaction at gmail.com (Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan) Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2008 16:28:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Research update meeting November 17 for Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan In-Reply-To: <3a3eea510811061103i1050cb3w59afef8d9c117675@mail.gmail.com> References: <3a3eea510811061103i1050cb3w59afef8d9c117675@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: <3a3eea510811061328u5520a322s23b71ed959123d@mail.gmail.com> *Cultural sector enthusiasts are encouraged to learn more about the findings of the cultural census survey conducted for the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan Task Force.* *Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:30 pm at the Visual Arts Center, 1812 West Main Street.* Alan Brown and Rebecca Ratzkin of WolfBrown, a nationally known arts and culture consulting firm, will provide a detailed presentation of survey findings as well as updates on other research areas - financial data from cultural organizations and cultural education programs. Join in for the question and comment session that will follow. Spread the word to encourage friends and cultural sector boards, staff and volunteers and artists to come out and participate! Carmen Foster - Local Liaison for Wolf Brown- Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan Task Force (804) 938-2401 From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Nov 7 10:37:04 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:37:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Update Your Organization Profile To Be Seen By 40, 000 Households! Message-ID: <20081107103704.j402a8wfb4s8cso0@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear ConnectSouthside Memebers, ConnectNetwork now offers a new way to link nonprofits' needs with people who want to help. Starting with the December issue and continuing in 2009, Richmond Magazine -- an award-winning full-color city magazine that reaches 40,000 households throughout Connect's service area -- will publish highlights of information you post to your organizational profile on ConnectSouthside.org. For the December issue, Richmond Magazine will highlight specific winter needs for goods and services as well as needs for specific knowledge and expertise -- such as marketing, finance, technology -- to encourage citizens who might not be able to contribute goods or money to get involved with their community. Everyone has "gifts to share" -- either by cleaning out the attic or by clearing our heads. Be specific, detailed and creative. Do you need a mechanic to inspect the van you're considering purchasing to transport clients? Your brochure translated into Spanish? Resumes written for the unemployed? New children's books for your resource center? Does your building need an interior design consultation or new furniture and fresh paint to make it more inviting and comfortable to meet your client's needs? Do you need a building? A training session for your staff? A speaker for your end-of-year banquet? An essential piece of medical equipment? A digital camera for a school-based project? A strategic plan? A facilitator for your board retreat? Coats for kids? Gift bags for military families? While you are logged on to your organization profile, take a few minutes to update all your profile--contact info, services, trainings, events, jobs, and more. Please delete outdated items. Due to space limitations, Richmond Magazine will only publish highlights. But, as always, all your needs will be listed on ConnectSouthside. Please call (804) 458-6329, x2013 for assistance in updating your profile or creating an organization profile. Or, email shinojosa at connectnetwork.org. If you need further information about the Richmond Magazine project please email srobinson at connectnetwork.org From vze535bw at verizon.net Sat Nov 8 10:53:02 2008 From: vze535bw at verizon.net (David Smith) Date: Sat, 08 Nov 2008 10:53:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] New Community Health Programs Message-ID: Disability Awareness Fair on Friday, November 21st from 6:30 pm - 8 pm @ Appomattox Area Health & Wellness Center located at 321-C Poplar Drive, Petersburg, Va. 23805 Event is free and open to the public. No need to register. Just come and learn of resources available. Contact: Betty Smith, Community Health Program Coordinator at AAHWC at 804-920-1073 or 804-279-9516 or by email at BettySmith at cvhsinc.org or vze535bw at verizon.net From VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org Tue Nov 11 10:40:03 2008 From: VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org (VanBlerkS at usa.redcross.org) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 10:40:03 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] [connectsouthside]AFRICA IMMIGRANT NETWORKING MEETING - Thursday, January 8, 2009-6PM Message-ID: AFRICAN IMMIGRANT NETWORKING MEETING PLEASE PASS THE MESSAGE ON TO ANY 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. 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 Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Mon Nov 10 17:55:07 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 17:55:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Important Changes to VBPD Competitive Grants Proposal Process plus Olmstead recommendations Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF409455D64@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> 2009 VBPD COMPETITIVE GRANTS At its December 2008 quarterly meeting, the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities will determine the amount of funds available for new grants in 2009. Following its meeting, the Board will release a Request for Proposals (RFP) supporting its mission of systems change, capacity-building, and related advocacy to expand and improve services for individuals with disabilities. This year's RFP will be less prescriptive than in past years, and the Board hopes that it will result in a more robust and diverse competition. The following are HIGHLIGHTS of the changes to the RFP process: --- The RFP will identify objectives from the Board's 2007-2011 State Plan on which it wishes to focus for the 2009 grant cycle. The objectives are related to specific recommendations from the 2008 Biennial Assessment of Disability Services System in Virginia that the Board identified as priorities for 2009. --- The Board will not set forth specific projects and, therefore, will not have a set, pre-determined number of grants to be awarded. Rather, the Board will identify the total amount of funds available for grants and will provide a minimum and maximum award amount for projects to begin during the second half of 2009 and continue for 12 to 24 months. --- Applying for grant funds is now a TWO-STEP PROCESS: --- STEP ONE: Submission of a Letter of Interest (LOI). --- The applicant will select one or more State Plan objectives on which to develop a grant project and will briefly describe the project's goal, activities, and outcomes. --- A grant review team comprised of Board members will select those LOIs that best further the Board's goals and objectives. --- STEP TWO: Submission of a Proposal, if selected. --- No one may submit a proposal without having first submitted a LOI. --- The remainder of the process is essentially the same as in past years with submission of a proposal narrative, budget narrative, budget forms, and quarterly activity timeline and budget projection. The 2009 Competitive Grants RFP will be posted to the Board's website in December, and an announcement will be distributed to Board constituents via e-mail and otherwise publicly posted as required. A statewide video-teleconference applicant workshop will be held on January 12, 2009. Locations for the workshop will be included in the December announcement. Attendance is not required but is strongly encouraged. For more information, visit www.vaboard.org/grants.htm, or contact: Lynne Talley, Grants Manager Virginia Board For People With Disabilities 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9375 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) lynne.talley at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org ================================================== 2008 Community Integration ("Olmstead") Recommendations The Community Integration Advisory Commission has submitted its 2008 recommendations to the Governor of Virginia. A copy of the Commission's letter to the Governor and its detailed report can be found at www.olmsteadva.com. For more information, contact: Julie A. Stanley, Director Community Integration for People with Disabilities Patrick Henry Building, Room 4084 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 Phone: (804) 371-0828 Fax: (804) 786-3389 julie.stanley at governor.virginia.gov ================================================== Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From smilston at jacksonfeild.org Tue Nov 11 12:45:18 2008 From: smilston at jacksonfeild.org (Sarah Milston) Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:45:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Making Wishes Come True - with your help Message-ID: <001001c94425$43ebdee0$8203a8c0@sjohnston> Jackson-Feild Homes is pleased to announce our Holiday Program - Making Wishes Come True. Today, we have 42 teen girls and 12 children under the age of 4 in our care. For the second year we are looking to the greater community to ensure they have a happy holiday. We have asked each girl to create her own wish list. But, we need your help! We need generous community groups and individuals to "adopt" one of our girls for the Holiday Season. For more information on adopting a girl, please contact our Wish Coordinator, Ann Chaffins at achaffins at jacksonfeild.org or 804-354-6929. Who is a Jackson-Feild Homes girl? She is between the ages of 12 and 21 and typically has been a part of the foster care system for several years. She is likely to have been abused and neglected and on average is 2 years behind in school. The mission of Jackson-Feild Homes is to educate, equip, and empower girls for a brighter future. In existence since 1855, we are one of the oldest nonprofits dedicated to nurturing the lives of girls in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our homes are located in Jarratt, VA and Richmond, VA. 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 gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov Wed Nov 12 13:56:58 2008 From: gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov (Doyle, Gail (VDSS)) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:56:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] 2009 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards Message-ID: <0383F4CE4168B04685A5BC46E87983C201413A9B@COVMSGCES-EMB05.cov.virginia.gov> On behalf of Governor Tim Kaine, the Governor's Advisory Board on National and Community Service, Virginia Corps, and the Office on Volunteerism and Community Service are working together to recognize the significant contributions of Virginia citizens to the life and welfare of the Commonwealth and its people. In April during National Volunteer Service Week, awards to recognize these exceptional contributions will be made at a reception in Richmond. Awards will be presented to organizations, businesses, families, and individuals whose volunteer and community service efforts focus on building and strengthening the Commonwealth of Virginia. For more information or to nominate a person or group, visit http://www.vaservice.org/go/volunteer/award/, call 1-800-638-3839 or e-mail info at vaservice.org. The nomination period ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2. Nomination forms can be submitted online or downloaded and mailed to the Virginia Department of Social Services, Office on Volunteerism and Community Service, 7 North 8th Street, Richmond, VA 23219. This year's categories include: - Business - Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Recovery - Faith-Based Organization - Family - Government - National Service, Individual - National Service, Program - Nonprofit Group - Senior Volunteer - Volunteer - Youth Volunteer Gail Doyle Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Virginia Office on Volunteerism and Community Service 7 North 8th Street, 5th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 gail.doyle at dss.virginia.gov From karen at renewoutreach.org Wed Nov 12 18:44:15 2008 From: karen at renewoutreach.org (Karen Hollomon) Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:44:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Need Furniture? Renew Outreach is here Message-ID: Dear fellow ConnectSouthside members, I'd like to announce a new nonprofit that's here to support your cause by providing for your office needs. Renew Outreach is a nonprofit with a recycling mission to collect bulk quantities of surplus furniture, fixtures and equipment from companies and deliver them to local nonprofits, community centers, schools, and faith-based organizations at no charge to the recipient. Whether it's last year's model of office chairs, or slightly discolored workstations, it's yours for free. Renew Outreach, Inc. is now here. We've teamed up with ConnectRichmond to use the Wishlist on their Web site as our database for needs. If their are any bulk item needs (i.e. 10 desk chairs, 20 file cabinets, 15 workstations) your nonprofit has, please update the wishlist at www.ConnectRichmond.org/items to reflect your needs so Renew Outreach can begin serving you. We have other services and always look for creative recycling ideas. For more information, questions, or comments please go to our website at RenewOutreach.org Karen Hollomon Executive Director Renew Outreach, Inc. www.renewoutreach.org email: reachout at renewoutreach.org From FBrown at pathways-va.org Thu Nov 13 13:10:27 2008 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:10:27 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Harvest Fest Message-ID: Connect Southside Community, Pathways? annual Harvest Fest is just around the corner. Come join us on November 25 at 5pm. Food, fun, and prizes ? all free and open to the public. If you haven?t seen our new operational center at 1200 W. Washington St., this year?s Harvest Fest will be a great excuse (not that you need one) to come and see what Pathways is all about. Call 804-862-1104 for more information. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.2/1785 - Release Date: 11/13/2008 9:12 AM From aabac at aabac.org Thu Nov 13 21:08:19 2008 From: aabac at aabac.org (aabac) Date: Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:08:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, State Farm, and Partners Host "The 2009 Virginia Economic Outlook Forum" - Dec 2 Message-ID: THE ECONOMY IS THE TOP PRIORITY IN THE MIND OF ALL AMERICANS AT THIS TIME.... ....To respond to this national crisis, Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, State Farm, and Partners invite you to join us at.... "The 2009 Virginia Economic Outlook Forum" With the Asian American Communities & Network of Friends Date: Tuesday December 2nd, '08, from 5:30 pm until 8 pm Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Office Located inside SunTrust Bank Downtown Richmond- Free parking & Open to the Public EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 26 AT 5 PM As the 2008 economic crisis is the top priority in the mind of all Americans at this time, Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and community partners invite you to participate in an important Economic Briefings Forum with focus on the current economy meltdown. Our speakers will explain to you - in language we all can understand - on our current economic crisis and an economic outlook for 2009. They will offer projection on the impact of the crisis on your organization management strategies and valuable lessons learnt by all, while a member from the psychiatric field will offer needed practical coping strategies. The event will be held Tuesday December 2nd, '08, from 5:30 pm until 8 pm, at Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Office located at SunTrust Bank, Piedmont Room, 4th Floor, downtown Richmond. Features: Free parking with Reception/Networking /Economic Briefing Sessions. EVENING AGENDA 1. Opening Session The Federal Perspective: Ray Owens, Senior Economist (Confirmed) Federal Reserve Bank/Richmond District Topic: Overview of the Current Global Economic Downturn, Lessons Learnt, and Economic Outlook in 2009 (Housing, Mortgage, Credit, Consumer behavior, Retail Sales, Global Crisis) 2. Economic Briefings Program Dave Tysinger, Senior Economist (Confirmed) Virginia Employment Commission Topic: Major Indicators of the Current Virginia's Labor Market and the 2009 Outlook on the Labor Market in Various Industry Sectors and Services Lakshmi Challa, Esq., President (Confirmed) Challa Law Offices Topic: How the Current Economy Affects Virginia's Newcomers and Outlook on Business Immigration in the Downturn Economy Adam Haller, CFA, Ex President (Confirmed) Richmond Association for Business Economics Topic: Lessons Learnt and How To Make Investment Decisions in Any Market Environment Brian Taylor, Vice President of Small Business Banking (Confirmed) First Market Bank Business Banking Topic: Effective Solutions in Business Management and Wealth Building in a Bleak Economy 3. Special Guest Speakers Hugh Keogh, President (Confirmed) Virginia Chamber of Commerce Topic: How The Chamber Plans to Tackle the Full Range of Issues that Impact Businesses and Virginia's Challenging Economic Climate in 2009 A Member from the Psychiatric / Mental Health Field (TBD) Topic: Practical coping strategies in difficult and stressed time 4. Closing Session Dr. Weiyong Zhang, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management ( Confirmed) Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business Topic: Applying Process Improvement to Your Organizations' Strategies For Effective Change Management 7:30 pm to 7:55 pm Community Dialogue with Audience Participation on the Virginia economy affecting their organizations, careers, families. 7:55 pm to 8:00 pm A Special Artistic Thank You Gift for Our Guest Speakers: Chinese Artist Huang Yee performing the traditional two-string Chinese violin, the Erhu 8:00 pm Program Adjourns Tariff Members/Students: $7 Public: $10 Early Birds/Pre-registered & $15 if walk ins. Sponsorship Event sponsored by State Farm. Co-sponsors: SunTrust, India Cultural Center of Virginia, Asian Fortune, FDIS, Yang Realty, Greater Richmond Partnership, Virginia Department of Business Assistance, Richmond Association for Business Economics, and the Metropolitan Business League. Refreshments Vietnamese & Assorted European hors d'oeuvres. Event is open to the public. Seat Reservation Guarantee your seat by pre-registration. Email: Mr. Tinh Phan at: aabac at aabac.org or Tel: (804) 798-3975. More details: www.aabac.org. Registration deadline: Before Wednesday November 26, 2008 We invite the community to register early before November 26 as seats will be limited. Sincerely, Tinh Phan, Chairman Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce HQ: 14214 Washington Highway Ashland, Virginia 23005 USA Chapters in Fairfax County, Prince William County, Central Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia Beach, Roanoke, and Abingdon Tel: 1 (804) 798-3975; Visit us at: www.aabac.org - Domestic business site www.ibava.org - VIBA - Global business site www.procureconasia.com - Diversity business -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: winmail.dat Type: application/ms-tnef Size: 13198 bytes Desc: not available Url : http://mail.connectnetwork.org/pipermail/connectsouthside_connectnetwork.org/attachments/20081113/8d294f3d/attachment.bin From BDuVal at lisc.org Fri Nov 14 15:39:48 2008 From: BDuVal at lisc.org (Barbara DuVal) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:39:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Power Up Petersburg Community Message-ID: Power Up Petersburg FIVE LOCAL GROUPS: GAMALIEL FOUNDATION, LEGAL AID JUSTICE CENTER, VIRGINIA ORGANIZING PROJECT, VIRGINIA LISC AND CAP-UP, JOIN WITH RESIDENTS TO IDENTIFY ISSUES, FORGE BONDS, AND IMPROVE COMMUNITIES While the historic recent election promised to break many records for voter turnout, organizers of Power Up Petersburg point out that voting is important, but it does not always engage people in the long run. On Saturday, November 22, from 9:30AM until 3PM, over 200 Petersburg residents will gather at Vernon Johns Junior High School to hone their skills in grassroots community action. Power Up Petersburg, an all-day leadership training institute, will combine speakers, interactive workshops, and a community luncheon. According to event organizers, participants will not sit passively and receive information-they will be actively involved throughout the day, sharing their knowledge and experience, and absorbing new ideas. Between the morning and afternoon workshops, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), will hold its community update luncheon. In addition to activities designed for everyday community members, there will workshops for public officials and faith leaders as well. Participants will choose from the following interactive sessions: Building Relationships in Your Community; Strategic Planning to Address Community Concerns; Impacting People and Places of Power; Real Leadership-What Is It; The Role of Faith in Justice and Democracy; Public Service and Democracy; and Self-Interest-What?s In It for You. The goal of the workshops is for participants to walk away with concrete tools they can use to effect positive change in their communities. Children's activities will be provided/ Citizens can rsvp at 358-7602 ext. 15 or PowerUpPetersburg at yahoo.com For More Information Contact: Veronica Jemmott, Local Initiatives Support Corporation Phone: (804) 358-7602 x16 Email: vjemmott at lisc.org From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Mon Nov 17 10:33:36 2008 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 10:33:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Focus INC December Workshops Message-ID: <82B4749E6AFC450A90F185D029FF7F2D@DJXJLS11> The following Focus INC workshops will close out our 2008 program year: Evaluating Your Top Prospects: Making "The Ask" - Friday, December 5th. 1pm-4pm, The Wakefield Foundation, 100 Wilson Avenue, Wakefield, 23888, with Lisa Freeman. One of the most important leadership goals of an organization is to assure that: 1) the right prospect is contacted, 2) by the right person, 3) in the right way, 4) at the right time, 5) for the right project, 6) with the right ask. This session explores how to assure success in these "rules of right" and teaches attendees how to create a donor-centered, personalized approach to these donor-investors. $20 includes light refreshments. At least four paid registrations must be received by Tuesday, December 2nd for this class to be held. Working with Consultants - Saturday, December 13th, 10:30am-1:30pm, Petersburg Public Library, 137 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, 23803, with Gail Merridew. Whether for strategic planning, board development, fundraising, financial management, or other capacity building initiatives, organizations often need assistance from consultants who specialize in areas the board and staff do not. In this session, board members and senior managers of organizations, as well as potential consultants, will learn the steps to interviewing, contracting with, and evaluating the consultant-client relationship. FREE! IRS Form 990s: Form Evaluation, Changes, & Preparation - Monday, December 15th, 8:30am-5:00pm, Harrowgate Elementary School, Parent/Community Trailer (#2), 15501 Harrowgate Road, Chester, 23821. Virginia nonprofits have very few reporting requirements once they obtain 501(c)(3) status; however, IRS Form 990s are one of the most important. Major changes have been made to Form 990s in the past year and organizations whose next fiscal year ends 12/31/08 or later are expected to integrate these requirements by their fiscal year end date. In this full-day seminar, three separate workshops provide different levels of Form 990 information and individuals may sign up for one or more of these sessions: >From 8:30-11:00am on 12/15, Gail Merridew leads board members and chief executives through the form in general and points out areas foundations and others evaluate for service information and financial ratio performance. $20 includes light refreshments. >From 11:30am-2:00pm on 12/15, Randy Howard discusses recent changes passed by the IRS related to form design and supporting information with those responsible for ensuring appropriate form preparation (including accountants and organization staff). $20 includes light refreshments. >From 2:30pm-5:00pm on 12/15, Melody Stone walks financial staff and form preparers through a "translation" between an NPO's chart of accounts and the information reported on the form. $20 includes light refreshments. For planning purposes, pre-registration is strongly encouraged; however, walk-in registrants are welcome. To read a description about each of these sessions/instructors and/or to obtain registration forms, go to The Cameron Foundation's website, www.thecameronfoundation.org (under Nonprofit Resources / Focus INC), the Southside Virginia Nonprofit Resource Center website, www.svnrc-online.org (under Learning Opportunities), or contact Sara Hinojosa at shinojosa at connectnetwork.org or one of the phone numbers listed below. This is my final email newsletter as the Focus INC Program Coordinator. I've been blessed to work with a wonderful sponsor, excellent instructors, and fantastic attendees over the past two years and wish the program the greatest success for its future. May you all have a peaceful holiday season and prosperous 2009! Gail Merridew Departing Program Coordinator Sara Hinojosa Incoming Program Coordinator 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 804.458.6329 x2013 804.452.0909 (fax) From FBrown at pathways-va.org Tue Nov 18 15:20:47 2008 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:20:47 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Tax Credits available from Pathways Message-ID: Pathways has been selected to participate in the Neighborhood Assistance Program, a State funded initiative that encourages support of local nonprofit organizations through tax credits. Individuals who donate $500 or more and businesses that donate $1,000 or more can receive the credit, which is worth 40% of the total amount donated. For more information about the Neighborhood Assistance Program, contact Janet Aardema at 804-862-1104 ext. 312. No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.549 / Virus Database: 270.9.6/1797 - Release Date: 11/18/2008 11:23 AM From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Tue Nov 18 11:53:54 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 11:53:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Virginia Alliance for Community's Proposed Training Center Reform Initiative Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF40952A280@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, the Partnership for People with Disabilities, the Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, The Arc of Virginia, and its 22 local chapters have created a new coalition, the VIRGINIA ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY, to provide a unified and collective voice to advocate for the civil rights of Virginians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These organizations have also developed a proposal to reform Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC), located in Amherst County near Lynchburg. CVTC is the largest of the state's five residential institutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Virginia's 2009 State Budget designated $43 million for the rebuilding and renovation of Central Virginia Training Center, and the Alliance proposes that these capital outlay funds be used to create community-based housing for the men and women currently residing in the Training Center. To do so would be a turning point for the state and greatly advance the transformation of Virginia's support system from an institutional to a community-based model. For more information on the Virginia Alliance for Community, including the full text of its PROPOSED TRAINING CENTER REFORM INITIATIVE, go to www.vaboard.org/downloads/VirginiaAllianceforCommunity.pdf, or contact: Jamie Trosclair, Executive Director The Arc of Virginia 2025 E. Main Street, Suite 107 Richmond, VA 23223 804-649-8481, ext. 101 jtrosclair at arcofva.org Additional information on the members of the Virginia Alliance for Community can be found at: The Arc of Virginia, www.arcofva.org Partnership for People with Disabilities, www.vcu.edu/partnership Virginia Office for Protection and Advocacy, www.vopa.virginia.gov Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, www.vaboard.org Please pass this information along to others as appropriate. Thank you! Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 804-840-6482 (mobile) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From NajmahT at thecameronfoundation.org Tue Nov 18 16:39:02 2008 From: NajmahT at thecameronfoundation.org (Najmah Thomas) Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:39:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Grant Information Workshops Message-ID: The Cameron Foundation Grant Information WorkshopS Dear Nonprofit Leader: The Cameron Foundation will be holding information workshops regarding its grantmaking process; three identical workshops will be offered at the following locations: DATE/TIME County Location/Address Tuesday, December 2nd 10am - 12noon Sussex Wakefield Foundation 100 Wilson Avenue Wakefield, VA 23888 Wednesday, December 3rd 2pm - 4pm Dinwiddie Dinwiddie Government Center 14012 Boydton Plank Road Dinwiddie, VA 23841 Tuesday, December 9th 10am - 12noon Prince George Human Services Building Conference Room (large) 6450 Administration Drive Prince George, VA 23875 Organizations are encouraged to have a representative attend one of these sessions to find out more about the Foundation's priorities and the application process. These workshops are free but space is limited and participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note, in the event that registration does not reach a minimum of 5 individuals, the workshop will be postponed. To reserve a space at the workshop please email or call najmaht at thecameronfoundation.org or 804-732-8900. The Cameron Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established to promote and provide support for programs and activities that benefit the residents of the City of Petersburg, Virginia and the surrounding areas, as well as other areas historically served by the hospital now known as Southside Regional Medical Center. The primary jurisdictions the Foundation benefits are the cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights and Hopewell, the counties of Dinwiddie, Prince George and Sussex, and the portion of Chesterfield County lying south of Route 10. Formed in April 2003 with the proceeds of the sale of Southside Regional Medical Center, the Foundation is an independent, nonprofit organization that focuses its giving on seven program areas, including health care, human services, civic affairs, community and economic development, education, conservation and historic preservation, and cultural enrichment. Each grantee must be an eligible charitable nonprofit organization or municipal agency. Through a competitive process, grants are reviewed year-round. Awards are made three times annually - in February, June, and October. More information about the Foundation and its grant opportunities can be found on its website, www.thecameronfoundation.org . Najmah Thomas Senior Program Officer/Coordinator of Technical Assistance The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 804-732-8900 (O) 804-732-8701 (F) najmaht at thecameronfoundation.org From Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov Wed Nov 19 17:36:01 2008 From: Thomas.Driscoll at VBPD.virginia.gov (Driscoll, Thomas S.) Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:36:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Update on Virginia Special Education Regulations Message-ID: <450BED901B146D489B4B106796566DF409589407@dsa-kog-mail1.DSA.state.va.us> The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities has been asked to share the following information with members of the Connect Networks. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The revisions to Virginia's Special Education Regulations recently approved by the Board of Education are currently being reviewed by the Governor, who can require additional changes, and if those changes are significant, order an additional 30-day public comment period. If an additional 30-day public comment period is not required, then the Virginia Department of Education will have the regulations published in the Virginia Register, which then initiates the 30-day adoption period. Earlier this month, the Virginia Coalition for Students with Disabilities submitted a letter to Governor Kaine expressing further comments on the revisions to the regulations. (The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities is a member in the Coalition, has participated in drafting its comments, and is one of the more than thirty organizations joining in the letter to the Governor.) A copy of the Coalition's letter and detailed comments can be found at www.vaboard.org/vapolicy.htm, listed under IDEA 2004: New Federal and State Regulations and Related Resources. Additional related resources, including links to the full text of the approved regulations and information on the remaining steps of their review and implementation process, can also be found there as well. Citizens may also submit additional comments to the Governor or to the Virginia Department of Education as follows: To the Virginia Department of Education: --- E-mail to ReviseSpedREgs at doe.virginia.gov --- Fax to (804) 786-8520 --- Mail to: Special Education Regulations Revision Process Office of Dispute Resolution and Administrative Services Virginia Department of Education P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia 23218-1098. To Governor Kaine: --- E-mail to tkaine at governor.virginia.gov --- Phone: (804) 786-2211 --- Fax: (804) 371-6351 --- Mail to: Office of the Governor Patrick Henry Building, 3rd Floor 1111 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 For further information, contact: Cheryl Ward, Educational Advocacy Coordinator Endependence Center 6300 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23502-2827 757-461-8007 cward at endependence.org ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tom Driscoll Strategic Planning & Marketing Manager VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES 202 N. 9th Street, 9th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-9380 (voice & TTY) 800-846-4464 (toll-free, voice & TTY ) 804-786-1118 (fax) thomas.driscoll at vbpd.virginia.gov www.vaboard.org From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 25 10:35:48 2008 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:35:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Circulation Manager Job Position Message-ID: <20081125103548.oaw8zlsf40s0w48w@mail.connectnetwork.org> The Appomattox Regional Library System (ARLS) is currently seeking an energetic Circulation Manager, to inspire staff and who has high standards of quality customer service. This position involves library planning, evaluation of programs, collection development, reference assistance, library public relations and supervision of employees. The successful candidate will utilize their library experience to oversee all circulation services staff procedures including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating. Also, will designate goals for overall efficiency of the circulation services department. The candidate will oversee the use of library automation system, The Library Corporation Library. Solution and will perform verification of book orders using the Online Selection Assistant. Please see Job Finder for full description or you may contact Melissa Lawrence, Office Administrator at the Appomattox Regional Library, 209 East Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860, 804-458-0110 (phone), mlawrence at arls.org (e-mail). Melissa Lawrence Office Administrator Appomattox Regional Library System 804-458-6329 ext. 2004 804-458-0110 mlawrence at arls.org From andrew at justice4all.org Tue Nov 25 15:58:01 2008 From: andrew at justice4all.org (Andrew Schoeneman) Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:58:01 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job Posting: Community Organizer in Petersburg Message-ID: POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: PETERSBURG COMMUNITY ORGANIZER The Legal Aid Justice Center?s JustChildren program seeks a full-time community organizer in Petersburg, Virginia. Responsibilities for this position include working closely with a group of grassroots children?s advocates to identify issues, expand membership, and conduct campaigns to improve educational opportunities for children in Petersburg. Future responsibilities may involve expanding these efforts to include other community issues affecting Petersburg?s low-income residents. This individual will work closely with other community organizers and policy advocates on the JustChildren team to tie local campaigns with regional and statewide efforts. The Legal Aid Justice Center is a nationally recognized, non-profit civil legal program with four offices in Virginia. Our dynamic staff of attorneys and community organizers pursue systemic legal advocacy for all low-income Virginians using a wide array of strategies including community organizing, legal representation and statewide advocacy. JustChildren, our award winning child advocacy program, has organizers and attorneys in Charlottesville, Richmond and Petersburg and employs various strategies to help improve and expand opportunities for Virginia?s most vulnerable children. We encourage diversity, value unique voices, pursue our goals with passion, and enjoy having fun while working for the public interest. Please visit www.justice4all.org to read more about our work. The ideal candidate has considerable community organizing experience; has worked effectively with low-income people and diverse communities; can work both independently and as part of a team; and communicates well verbally and in writing. An understanding of education policy is desirable though not required. Because the position requires evening and weekend work and an intensive relationship-building process within the community, current residency in Petersburg or a willingness to relocate is strongly preferred. The Legal Aid Justice Center is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position. Salary depends on experience. Excellent benefits include a great work environment with dedicated people, health insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, and generous leave. Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume and writing sample to alex at justice4all.org and emily at justice4all.org, followed by a hard copy to: Alex Gulotta, Executive Director, Legal Aid Justice Center, 1000 Preston Avenue, Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Electronic submissions will be considered only if followed by a hard copy. From gail at npmgmtsolutions.com Fri Nov 28 10:47:29 2008 From: gail at npmgmtsolutions.com (Gail Merridew) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:47:29 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Working With Consultants Workshop - 12/13/08 Message-ID: Are you a representative with a community, faith-based or nonprofit organization considering or currently working with a consultant? Are you a relatively new consultant looking for pointers or, perhaps, a veteran consultant who wants to affirm existing practices by listening to the experiences of others? If any of these apply, you may wish to attend the following Focus INC workshop co-sponsored by The Cameron Foundation, Appomattox Regional Library System, and Nonprofit Management Solutions: Working with Consultants - Saturday, December 13th, 10:30am-1:30pm, Petersburg Public Library, 137 South Sycamore St., Petersburg, 23803, with Gail Merridew. Whether for strategic planning, board development, fundraising, financial management, or other capacity building initiatives, organizations often need assistance from consultants who specialize in areas the board and staff do not. In this session, board members and senior managers of organizations, as well as potential or veteran consultants, will learn the steps to interviewing, contracting with, and evaluating the consultant-client relationship. This workshop is FREE! May you all have a peaceful holiday season and prosperous 2009! Gail Merridew, MPA, NMC Principal Consultant Nonprofit Management Solutions, LLC 804.795.9009 Richmond/Main Office 804.957.5913 Petersburg 866.403.5505 Toll Free 804.874.5334 Cell gail at npmgmtsolutions.com www.npmgmtsolutions.com Guiding nonprofit organizations to the next level! From ereflogle at needleseye.org Wed Nov 26 10:09:07 2008 From: ereflogle at needleseye.org (Elizabeth Reflogle) Date: Wed, 26 Nov 2008 10:09:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] New Expanded Search for Director of Development Message-ID: <63C289ED9935224988AFF6421C70875A33AE4A@server1.nemoffice.local> Director of Development Responsibilities This position is the primary individual responsible for raising funds to support the annual general operating budget. Our constituencies are: individuals, businesses, churches, foundations. Major gifts are vital and must be increased as does our planned giving component. Support and management of our "Bridge Builders" ($1,000+) is critical as is significantly increasing our donor base. Seeking new grants and managing proposals of existing ones will also be important. Coming off a successful Capital Campaign of $2.85 million, the emphasis now must be on transitioning Capital Campaign donors to become supporters of the general operating need. This person will also be responsible for marketing and public relations which will include the development page on our website, community relations functions and any fund raising events. Administrative duties will include preparation and management of appropriate budget categories and co-supervision of an administrative support person. This person must be a committed Christian, understand the mission and purpose of Needle's Eye Ministries and accept a funding philosophy that is consistent with the ministry. Qualifications This person will be a college graduate and have a minimum of three to five years experience in a similar capacity with a non-profit organization. This person must have impeccable integrity and exceptional written and verbal skills. Minimum computer skills will include proficiency in MS Office Professional, internet research and database management (knowledge of FileMaker is a plus). This individual should be able to communicate with a variety of individuals and committees, from potential donors to Boards of Directors, etc. It is imperative that the Director of Development understand the critical and special role of "the volunteer". This individual should be familiar with the typical research sources available in order to help determine one's "giving capacity". Ongoing learning and professional development education will be considered important for this position. Salary Competitive salary Benefits Competitive health, dental, LTD, life insurance, AD & D plus AFLAC is available If interested, please submit a resume with personal, as well as professional references, to the attention of Elizabeth Reflogle (see below). Needle's Eye Ministries, Inc. Connecting business and professional men and women to life-changing faith in Jesus-- 104 Berrington Court Richmond, VA 23221 www.needleseye.org [p] 804.358.1283 [f] 804.358.1286 EReflogle at needleseye.org From rhickman at yes4youth.org Fri Nov 28 14:21:58 2008 From: rhickman at yes4youth.org (Rhonda Hickman) Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2008 14:21:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Open House for The Lighthouse Community Message-ID: The Lighthouse Community (TLC) Transitional Living Program invites you to attend our OPEN HOUSE on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our property is located at 1221 Decatur Street (Corners of E. 13th and Decatur Streets). Life Changers, a program of Youth Empowerment is opening its first transitional living home for families temporarily experiencing homelessness. These SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAMS are committed to supporting adults and families in crisis who due to untreated or unsuccessfully treated symptoms of mental illness such as depression and anxiety have found it difficult or impossible to maintain housing, employment, pay bills, and/or or keep supportive social relationships. To meet the special needs of its participants the Supported Living Program is divided into two units, SLP I and SLP II. The goals are to promote self harmony, self awareness and personal victory by helping our clients establish or re-establish equilibrium in their lives. We assist in implementing a systematic approach to acquire and cultivate basic living skills and coping strategies. Refreshments will be served. RSVP is encouraged but not required. For more information contact Nakeisha Vernon, Housing Coordinator at (804) 248-6508 or at NVernon at yes4youth.org. RHONDA RD Hickman, MT, Th.D. Director of Community Outreach & Life Changers www.yes4youth.org rhickman at yes4youth.org 804.230.1222 ext. 11 office 804.402.8706 mobile office 804.231-0256 fax