From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 2 14:25:05 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:25:05 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] NPR Request for Osteopenia interviewee Message-ID: <20091102142505.2e7b5w8q2sk88c0k@mail.connectnetwork.org> Hello, All - I am working with reporter Alix Spiegel on a story about osteopenia. We would like to talk to women in their 50's who are currently on a bisphosphonate (Boniva, Fosamax, Actonel, Aredia, etc - generic or brand) for the PREVENTION of osteoporosis because they have t-scores that put them in the category called "osteopenia." If you fit the criteria and would be willing to be interviewed (only for radio - no tv cameras), please contact me at ggrayson at npr.org. THANK YOU! Gisele Grayson Associate Producer Science Desk National Public Radio tel: 202-513-2234 From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 3 09:04:15 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:04:15 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Don't Miss Out on the Discussion - Register Now! Message-ID: <000d01ca5c8e$878b5f90$96a21eb0$@org> A New Deal: Next Steps for Collaboration with Randy Howard tomorrow! The nonprofit sector is on the threshold of a revolutionary change, triggered in part by the recent upheaval in our economic systems and to remain viable and effective we must become the leaders of change in thought, perspective and action about the work of nonprofits. Join us for a discussion on collaboration that will: Frame the new issues and perspectives of the work of nonprofits; Promote proactive roles in developing solutions to sustainability; Design a baseline understanding about the dynamics of community and nonprofit alliances; and Explore the continuum of options and active strategies available for increasing impact and success. Wednesday, November 4, from 2pm - 5pm in the Hopewell Library. For more information and registration please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From Shannon.Freeman at vwc.state.va.us Tue Nov 3 13:50:59 2009 From: Shannon.Freeman at vwc.state.va.us (Freeman, Shannon) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:50:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nominations Being Accepted for Victims' Services Awards Message-ID: Do you know someone who has provided exemplary service to victims of crime in Virginia? Do you know someone who has advanced the cause of crime victims' rights in the Commonwealth? If you do, you should consider nominating one of your peers/colleagues for a Victims' Services Award, awarded annually at the Awards Luncheon of the Conference on Crime Victims' Issues, sponsored by the Virginia Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime (VNVWC). This year's conference will be held November 18 - 20th in Norfolk, VA. What a great way to honor one of your colleagues! Award Categories: Distinguished Victim Services Award - person who has gone above and beyond in provision/enhancement of services to victims Distinguished Victims' Rights Award - person who has gone above and beyond to ensure/enhance victims' rights Award for Innovation - person who has shown exemplary creativity in furthering the mission of the Va Network for Victims and Witnesses of Crime, Inc (VNVWC) Distinguished Service Award - person who has stood above others in their service to VNVWC by serving on one or more committees, attending quarterly business meetings, and serving on the Board of Directors throughout the existence of the organization Distinguished Committee Member Award - person who has gone above and beyond in their involvement in one or more of VNVWC's committees To nominate someone, simply send a letter of nomination outlining why you feel this person is a deserving honoree in one of the categories listed above. Nomination letters should be emailed to Kelly Carpenter at kelly.carpenter at vwc.state.va.us by Friday, November 6th. For more information on the Virginia Network for Victims & Witnesses of Crime, including information about the 27th Annual Conference on Crime Victims' Issues to be held November 18th - 20th at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, visit the Network website at www.vanetwork.org . It's not too late to register for this year's conference! Shannon Freeman Crime Victims' Ombudsman Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Commonwealth of Virginia P.O. Box 26927 Richmond, VA 23261 804.205.3210 (phone) 800.552.4007 (toll free) From kopelovichr at vcu.edu Tue Nov 3 16:01:30 2009 From: kopelovichr at vcu.edu (Rachel S Kopelovich/FS/VCU) Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:01:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nonprofit Learning Point is now offering Saturday classes Message-ID: Nonprofit Learning Point is now offering Saturday classes: www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org Visit our website to register. Challenges of Staff Supervision November 14 & 21 The workplace of today requires both new and experienced supervisors to cope with constant change and increasingly complicated situations. This class will help managers, supervisors and team leaders to learn and apply skills and strategies to successfully manage the work of others. Topics will include stages in the supervisory process, communications skills, goal setting and negotiation, coaching for improved performance, motivation, performance evaluation, and reward systems. Students will examine case studies and role-play challenging supervisory situations to gain interactive experience in applying the course material to their work lives. Strategic Planning: Creating an Organizational Roadmap December 5 & 12 The reality confronting nonprofits today is one of diminishing resources and increasing demands. Changes brought about by the current economic situation are requiring nonprofit managers and Board members to think and act more strategically than ever before. Acting strategically requires a strategic plan. A well-designed strategic plan provides organizational direction, helps set priorities, assists with budgeting and resource allocation, and improves overall organizational effectiveness, accountability and decision-making. This course will provide an easy-to-follow, step-by-step strategic planning process that can be used for any type of organization. Factors critical to a successful strategic planning process and strategies to ensure implementation will also be reviewed and discussed. Nonprofit Learning Point classes are CFRE certified. In health! rachel Rachel Kopelovich, MSW Program Director Nonprofit Learning Point Division of Community Engagement at VCU www.nonprofitlearningpoint.org 828-8838- phone 828-2756- fax Nonprofit Learning Point is a program of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence www.pnerichmond.org From ssain at richmond.edu Wed Nov 4 10:28:24 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:28:24 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Pulitzer-Prize winning Revolutionary War expert speaks at UR Nov. 11 at free talk/reception Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E734176ACA00@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> People interested in history will find an upcoming talk by Gordon S. Wood of particular interest. Wood, a historian who taught at Brown University, is one of the nation's most respected voices on the American Revolution. He received the 1993 Pulitzer Prize for History for "The Radicalism of the American Revolution," a book that brought Wood national notice on many levels-including when then-Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich publically and effusively praised the book. Wood's name also became a household name when he was mentioned in the movie "Good Will Hunting." Wood will speak Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m. in the Brown-Alley Room, Weinstein Hall, University of Richmond. His topic will be "Empire of Liberty: A History of the Early Republic, 1789-1815," the newest volume in the Oxford History of the United States. A book signing and reception will follow at 5:30 p.m. The Jepson School of Leadership Studies is home to the John Marshall International Center for the Study of Statesmanship, which occasionally stages public programs. This Marshall Center program is free and open to the public but registration is required at http://jepson.richmond.edu/rsvp/nov11.html If you would like to receive future notices about Marshall Center programs, send your contact information to Nancy Nock at nnock at richmond.edu Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs and Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 www.jepson.richmond.edu 804-287-6627 From ssain at richmond.edu Wed Nov 4 11:01:59 2009 From: ssain at richmond.edu (Robinson Sain, Sue) Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 11:01:59 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Dead Aid tickets available to the public Thursday, Nov. 5: Free and open to all Message-ID: <5F1668E2B81AAF42A7648EE339ED83E734176ACA2E@UREXCHANGESCC.richmond.edu> Dear Connect Members: Tickets for the next Jepson Leadership Forum will be released on Thursday, Nov. 5. The topic, in our continuing series on The Common Good is "Dead Aid: The Moral Imperative to Find a Better Way in Africa." The talk by Dambisa Moyo is at NOON on Monday, Nov. 16 in the Modlin Center for the Arts. The talk will be followed by a lunch reception. NOTE THIS IS A TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND FROM THE BROCHURE. Tickets are free but required and available by phone at (804) 289-8980. Economist Dambisa Moyo unflinchingly confronts what she sees as one of the greatest myths of our time. In the past 50 years, more than $1 trillion in development-related aid has been transferred from rich countries to Africa. There are three types of aid: humanitarian or emergency aid, dispensed in response to disasters; charity-based aid, disbursed by organizations; and systematic aid, paid directly through government-to-government transfers or through institutions like the World Bank. Not only has this aid not improved the quality of life for Africans, it has hurt more than it has helped. Moyo argues that foreign aid should be phased out and replaced with innovative ways to finance development including trade with China, accessing the capital markets, and microfinance. Suggesting that Western leaders are so desperate for answers about Africa that they will listen to anybody's advice, she dismisses today's celebrity culture of philanthropy and bashes the likes of Bono and Bob Geldolf. Born and educated in Zambia, Dambisa Moyo brings to her subject a rare combination of academic expertise and world experience. Her training in economics took her from the World Bank to Harvard University and on to Oxford University, where she obtained her doctorate. She also worked for eight years at Goldman Sachs. The author of Dead Aid: Why Aid is Not Working and How There is a Better way for Africa, she was named one of Time's most influential people in the world for 2009. Dr. Moyo's visit to campus is supported in part by the Office of International Education, Modlin Center for the Arts, the Department of Theatre and Dance, Greater Richmond Alumni Chapter, and the Robins School of Business Sue Robinson Director, Community Programs and Alumni Relations Jepson School of Leadership Studies Jepson Hall, Room 237 University of Richmond, VA 23173 www.jepson.richmond.edu From leigh.burke at shaminhotels.com Wed Nov 4 13:43:25 2009 From: leigh.burke at shaminhotels.com (Leigh P. Burke) Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:43:25 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Come Join Us: Shamin Hotels Charity Event Message-ID: <97347FEE0E09495BA22B6C6FF9A96F87@LeighBurke> Please join us for a benefit to support the Alzheimer's Association & Department of Gerontology Student Stipend Fund ab November 7, 2009 ab 11:00 am - 3:00pm Holiday Inn - Richmond Airport 445 International Center Drive Sandston, VA 23150 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Holiday Inn Show Car Richard Childress Racing Craft / Vendor Show Moon Bounce, Hot Dogs, Cotton Candy, and Popcorn Children's Crafts Baked goods, and MUCH, MUCH, MORE !!! 11:00 am - 1:30pm Silent Auction 11:00 am & 12:00 pm Performance by Mason, Little, Bradberry and White, VCU Music Department 11:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. - Performance by Dance Xplosion!!! All proceeds to benefit the Alzheimer's Association & VCU Department of Gerontology Student Stipend Fund For more information please contact: Leigh Burke @ (804) 777-9000 ext. 120 or by email leigh.burke at shaminhotels.com Sponsored by Shamin Hotels From wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com Wed Nov 4 13:54:33 2009 From: wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com (Wakefield Foundation) Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:54:33 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Lunch with Santa/Wakefield Foundation Message-ID: Lunch with Santa December 5, 2009 The Wakefield Foundation, located at 100 Wilson Ave., Wakefield, Va., will sponsor a Lunch with Santa and Rudolph on December 5th from 11:00am til 1:00pm. Santa will arrive at 11:30am. Santa will have some special guest with him, Rudolph, the Snow Princessand one of his Elves. The cost for this event is $5.00 per person and 2 years and under FREE, with a paying adult. Klowntown Entertainment will be here to entertain us with their Magic, Face Painting and Balloon Animals. Photos will be available for purchase with Santa. Come and join us for a fun and magical day. Tickets can be purchased at: Wakefield Pharmacy, Waverly Drugs, Britt's Shell and Kids Korner. For more information call:(757) 899-2365 or check our web site at www.wakefieldfoundation.org. Hotmail: Trusted email with powerful SPAM protection. Sign up now. _________________________________________________________________ Windows 7: Unclutter your desktop. http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9690331&ocid=PID24727::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen:112009 From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Thu Nov 5 09:57:45 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:57:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Build a stronger Southside by sharing information! Message-ID: <000a01ca5e28$5777c410$06674c30$@org> Does your nonprofit have recent data it would like to circulate or reports it wants to share? If the answer is yes, have them published in ConnectSouthside's Reports & Data. This database features a wealth of information around numerous social, economic, and political issues on both the national and state level, but most important on a local level. Please visit at www.ConnectSouthside.org/reports By sharing your research and information we can grow and build a stronger Southside community that is well-informed and armed with the research needed to make great change. Send all reports, data, and other research to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com Wed Nov 4 14:27:09 2009 From: wakefieldfoundation at hotmail.com (Wakefield Foundation) Date: Wed, 4 Nov 2009 14:27:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Christmas Tree Lighting/ Wakefield Foundation Message-ID: WAKEFIELD FOUNDATION CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING DECEMBER 1, 2009 The Wakefield Foundation Christmas Tree Lighting will be held on Tuesday, December 1st starting at 6:00pm til 7:30pm. This event will be held on the grounds of the Wakefield Foundation, located at 100 Wilson Ave., Wakefield, Va.,. Santa will arrive at 6:30 to light the tree. There will be time for the children to visit with Santa and crafts for the children. Come and see our beautiful trees come to life. This event is sponsored by The Wakefield Foundation and The Troxler Memorial Library. For more information about this event call: (757) 899-2365 or (757) 899-6500. _________________________________________________________________ Bing brings you maps, menus, and reviews organized in one place. http://www.bing.com/search?q=restaurants&form=MFESRP&publ=WLHMTAG&crea=TEXT_MFESRP_Local_MapsMenu_Resturants_1x1 From KVanArnam at virginiasupportivehousing.org Fri Nov 6 08:39:39 2009 From: KVanArnam at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Katie VanArnam) Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:39:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VSH PT Case Manager - HPRP Message-ID: Virginia Supportive Housing is a non-profit organization that incorporated in 1988 to provide permanent housing and support services for people who are homeless or who have disabilities in order to help them become more independent. VSH provides a proven permanent solution to homelessness by transforming lives and communities. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Affordable, permanent housing remains very difficult to obtain and maintain for many individuals in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg Areas. Low-income individuals and families struggle with locating housing safe and affordable housing that meets their needs. Housing barriers make this process even more difficult. The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is designed to minimize the challenges of obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The Housing Resource Center is for individuals and families with housing barriers who are trying to locate and maintain housing. In partnership with VSH Housing Specialists, this newly created case management position will assist with addressing housing barriers and permanently housing eligible single adults in the City of Richmond who utilize the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter. This part time position is funded through The American Recovery Reinvestment Act's Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) funding awarded to VSH through the City of Richmond. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The primary functions of this position will be to perform program intake and assessment, determine eligibility for services, develop service plans, monitor participant progress, and provide quality, client-driven case management services to individuals who receive HPRP funds for permanent housing. Eligible participants will actively utilize the Cold Weather Overflow Shelter. The Case Manager - HPRP will also be the primary point of contact for intake into this program, as well as responsible for coordinating with the VSH housing staff and entering data into the Richmond HCIS system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required. A minimum of two years experience providing community based case management services is required. Knowledge of single adult homeless population and resources required. Knowledge of Fair Housing Law preferred. Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, peers, landlords, and collateral agencies required. Good computer skills, oral and written communication skills required. Valid drivers license required. Some use of personal vehicle required. Flexibility and desire to participate in new program required. Please note that this part time position (20 hours a week) is grant funded. Hours will be flexible, but some weekend and evening work will be required. Primary office space for this position will be at the Richmond City Department of Social Services. HIRING RANGE: Hourly rate commensurate with experience. CLOSING DATE: This position closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, November 23rd. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to jobs at virginiasupportivehousing.org Attn: Case Manger - HPRP or fax to 525-1945 Attn: Katie VanArnam. Katie VanArnam, LCSW Director of Housing Access Programs Virginia Supportive Housing 525-1940 525-1945 (fax) P.O. Box 8585 Richmond, VA 23226 www.virginiasupportivehousing.org "A Proven, Permanent Solution to Homelessness" From KVanArnam at virginiasupportivehousing.org Fri Nov 6 08:40:26 2009 From: KVanArnam at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Katie VanArnam) Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:40:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VSH Housing Specialist - HPRP Message-ID: Job Announcement - Housing Specialist - HPRP Virginia Supportive Housing is a non-profit organization that incorporated in 1988 to provide permanent housing and support services for people who are homeless or who have disabilities in order to help them become more independent. VSH provides a proven permanent solution to homelessness by transforming lives and communities. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Affordable, permanent housing remains very difficult to obtain and maintain for many in the Greater Richmond and Petersburg Areas. Low-income individuals and families struggle with locating safe affordable housing that meets their needs. Housing barriers make this process even more difficult. The Housing Resource Center (HRC) is designed to minimize the challenges of obtaining and maintaining permanent housing. The Housing Resource Center is for individuals and families with housing barriers who are trying to locate and maintain housing. The HRC is not designed to take the place of case management services. This newly created housing specialist position will assist with addressing these barriers utilizing The American Recovery Reinvestment Act's Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) funding awarded to VSH through the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). This expanded geographic area includes Petersburg, Colonial Heights, Dinwiddie, Prince George, Hopewell, Hanover, Goochland, Powhatan, New Kent, and Charles City. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The primary focus of this position is the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing (HPRP) component of the Housing Resource Center, but may include, in certain cases, the Shelter Plus Care and A Place to Start (APTS) programs. The Housing Specialist reports to the Director of Housing Access Programs. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist with the development and operation of the HPRP component of the Housing Resource Center to include, but not limited to the following tasks: * Complete HQS inspections when required by HPRP funding * Develop and maintain relationships with landlords in specified community(s) * Assist with maintaining/populating findhousingva.org with landlords who have affordable rental housing * Conduct housing barrier assessments with appropriate HPRP households * Assist with data entry into HCIS system * Provide housing location services in specified geographic areas * Assist with screening/intake process, when appropriate, for HPRP program * Assist other Housing Resource Center housing specialists with triage, information, and referral to other community resources. * Provide prevention services in specified geographic areas * Assist with development of Housing Resource Center in expanded geographic areas. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree required. Experience providing permanent housing services and related course work may be substituted, with at least one year's experience working with low-income and/or homeless adults. Knowledge of homeless population and resources helpful. Knowledge of Fair Housing Law preferred. HQS inspection training/experience preferred. Ability to interact in a professional manner with clients, peers, landlords, and collateral agencies required. Good computer skills, oral and written communication skills required. Valid drivers license required. Some use of personal vehicle required. Flexibility and desire to participate in new program required. Certified Housing Counselor preferred. Please note that this position is grant funded. Additionally, the person hired for this position will be required to travel to the geographic areas listed above on a daily basis. HIRING RANGE: $30,000 to $40,000 plus full benefits CLOSING DATE: This position closes at 5:00 pm on Monday, November 23rd. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. EOE Interested candidates please submit cover letter and resume to jobs at virginiasupportivehousing.org Attn: Housing Specialist or fax to 525-1945 Attn: Katie VanArnam. Katie VanArnam, LCSW Director of Housing Access Programs Virginia Supportive Housing 525-1940 525-1945 (fax) P.O. Box 8585 Richmond, VA 23226 www.virginiasupportivehousing.org "A Proven, Permanent Solution to Homelessness" From ALee at cvhpa.org Fri Nov 6 13:00:13 2009 From: ALee at cvhpa.org (Angie Lee) Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:00:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Greater Richmond Immigrant Health Needs Assessment 2009 Message-ID: <6B202F1A292969418A4508A88EDA9D16357536@cvhpasrv.cvhpa.local> The Central Virginia Health Planning Agency (CVHPA) is pleased to announce that an updated Greater Richmond Area Immigrant Health Needs Assessment is now available through its website at the following link: http://bit.ly/3z9IPb. A free registration is required in order to download the CVHPA's planning reports from our website. Bon Secours Richmond Health System's Missions Department provided support to the CVHPA to assist with an update to their 2003 assessment of the health needs of the Hispanic and Asian populations in the greater Richmond area, which focused on the Counties of Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico and the City of Richmond and on immigrants who have lived here three years or less. The current assessment also includes the area's African population, due to its growth in the area since the previous needs assessment, and was expanded to include immigrants who have been in the area longer than three years. An advisory group of more than twenty representatives of health and human service providers, community groups, and community resources that serve the immigrant and refugee populations participated in identification of the health care resources for and needs of these populations. Furthermore, the advisory group meetings provided guidance on the gaps in health services and the priority health needs of the area's growing immigrant populations. Please contact us regarding any questions you may have or difficulties in downloading the document. Angie T. Lee, RN, MHA Assistant Director Central Virginia Health Planning Agency 1808 Coyote Drive, Suite 100 Chester, VA 23836 (804) 425-8867 x104 www.cvhpa.org Please designate the CVHPA: Combined Federal Campaign: #49262 Local government/Schools: #421 Write us into the United Way campaign From RishaS at camfound.org Fri Nov 6 11:54:09 2009 From: RishaS at camfound.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:54:09 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Message to the Community from The Cameron Foundation Message-ID: The Board and Staff of The Cameron Foundation would like to express their deep appreciation to all who attended the Foundation's Fifth Annual Grant Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, October 27. We were sorry to learn that some of our guests did not receive their invitations to this event. We seek pardon from those guests who through this unfortunate error were unable to join us. We believe our annual ceremony is an important way to bring people together from across Southside Virginia to celebrate our combined accomplishments in improving the quality of life for local residents. We are grateful to work in this community and will strive to ensure the broadest possible community participation in celebrating future events. Ms. Risha L. Stebbins Program Officer The Cameron Foundation 24 West Old Street Petersburg, VA 23803 phone 804.732.8900 fax 804.732.8701 NEW email RStebbins at camfound.org 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. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Nov 6 15:45:28 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:45:28 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Va. Council of the Arts hosting Arts Forum 2009 Message-ID: <20091106154528.pb3chtsnkckc4wok@mail.connectnetwork.org> The Southside Virginia Council of the Arts (SVCA) is hosting an Arts Forum 2009 on Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:00 AM at the Petersburg Regional Art Center located at 132 N. Sycamore Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 (phone: 733-8200) We extend an invitation to every arts organization and individuals throughout the Southside Virginia Region who are interested in bringing the arts community together to organize efforts and maximize the strength of arts entities. We are proposing that every arts entity carry representation on the Board of Directors of the SVCA to assist us in developing a strategy and plans for moving the arts forward. This would allow for a better collaborative effort in searching for additional funding opportunities, resolving operational issues, and overall challenges that every organization faces. In addition, it would allow us to work as a collective force in marketing, maximizing community support, and the future of the entire arts community for generations. During this session, the SVCA would also like to solicit your ideas and support in the planning for the "Minds Wide Open" Women in the Arts Celebration that will be held throughout the state of Virginia in year 2010. We look forward to welcoming you at the forum. From administrativesupport at rosmy.org Mon Nov 9 14:35:07 2009 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:35:07 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Mitchell Gold at UR Message-ID: it doesn't have to be a CRISIS A unique training opportunity for youth workers brought to you by ROSMY's Institute for Equality and The University of Richmond's Common Ground. * Learn about Virginia's Crisis and ROSMY's response. * Hear the presentation by Mitchell Gold, editor of CRISIS, and learn more about the difficulties facing young people growing up gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning in America. * Attend Mitchell Gold's FREE book talk and signing. Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Certified training 8:30-3:00 Tyler Hanes Commons room 305. $77/ person, 6 CEU's, only 30 slots available. Lunch provided by University of Richmond Office of Common Ground. Presentation 3:30-4:30 Mitchell Gold at Jepson Hall, room 118. Reception and Book Signing 4:30-5:00 With Mitchell Gold in the Jepson Faculty lounge. To register, contact Sarah Koski at ROSMY 804-644-4800 with any questions. Register directly at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/412471714 This is a unique training opportunity for youth workers in Central Virginia. Hurry and register as spaces are limited. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/octet-stream Size: 669165 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 17483 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org Tue Nov 10 11:11:26 2009 From: e.cole at theatreivrichmond.org (Emily Cole) Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:11:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] TONIGHT: Theatre IV's "Hugs & Kisses" Public Performance in Gatesville, NC Message-ID: <40829DF1A0C38E4E9E30AD9D50207203558E5F@tiv-exchange.theatreiv.org> Free public performance of "Hugs and Kisses" - Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Program 6:30 p.m. Gates County High School 88 Highway 158 West Gatesville, NC 27938 Theatre IV, the Children's Theatre of Virginia, will present a free public performance of our acclaimed child sexual abuse prevention program, "Hugs and Kisses," at Gates County High School tonight at 6:30 p.m. This 45-minute public performance is being underwritten by a grant from the Obici Healthcare Foundation and is open to parents, educators, child advocates, healthcare providers, public officials, and any other interested adults. No RSVP is necessary. "Hugs and Kisses" is produced in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and the Virginia Department of Social Services and has been seen by 1.26 million children since its inception 27 years ago. Last year, Child Protective Services received over 150 incident referrals as a result of children seeing "Hugs and Kisses" in their school. Teachers and school counselors consistently report that "Hugs and Kisses" is the single most effective tool in teaching children the concepts of good touch/bad touch/secret touch. For more information on "Hugs and Kisses" visit Theatre IV's website: http://www.theatreiv.org/hugs/index.html or contact Jeanie Rule at (804) 783-1688 x30. Emily J. Cole Assistant Director of Development Barksdale Theatre & Theatre IV Development Office 114 W. Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220 T: (804) 783-1688 x27 F: (804) 775-2325 www.barksdalerichmond.org www.theatreivrichmond.org From FBrown at pathways-va.org Tue Nov 10 10:20:44 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:20:44 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Seasonal Flu Shots Message-ID: Pathways still has a limited supply of seasonal flu vaccines. We will be administering them free-of-charge to the general public Wednesday, November 11, 3-6pm. First come, first served. Sorry, adults only. Location: 1200 W. Washington St. Petersburg, VA 23803 For more information, contact Ron Thonpson at 804-862-1104 ext. 301. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Thu Nov 12 10:38:41 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:38:41 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Understanding Financial Statements - Register Now! Message-ID: <002a01ca63ae$367fb980$a37f2c80$@org> Reading and interpreting your organization's financial statements is the responsibility of both the executive director and each board member as both must ensure that all financial information is being reported timely and accurately. The purpose of this workshop is to increase the comfort of nonprofit board members and managers in reading and interpreting nonprofit financial statements. Participants will learn who prepares, reads and uses financial statements as well as the importance of understanding them. As a part of our executive lunch series, this workshop is designed to be compact and concise in order to better accommodate busy nonprofit board members and managers. Registration also includes the price of a boxed lunch. For registration and more information please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings or call (804) 458-6329 ext. 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From KarenTDavis at comcast.net Wed Nov 11 13:24:06 2009 From: KarenTDavis at comcast.net (Karen T Davis) Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:24:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Swingin' in the Rain Message-ID: The Greater Richmond Chorus is ready to entertain you! Our show: Swingin' in the Rain just needs YOU to be there! The Greater Richmond Chorus (member chorus of Sweet Adelines International) is a group of 70+ women who love to sing 4-part harmony, dance, and wear sparkling costumes. We are dedicated to musical excellence, providing high quality musical entertainment for our community and forming close friendships with one another. Come and hear great singing, see cool choreography, and laugh at the plot twists as the chorus tries to convince a washed up baseball manager to take a "swing" at being their new director. Saturday, November 14th 2:30 or 7:30 Scottish Rite Auditorium 4204 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA Visit our Website (www.GRCsings.com ) or call 804-282-SING for tickets! TICKETS General Admission - $18 Seniors 60+;Kids 12 & Under - $15 Groups of 10+ $12 (Phone In Orders Only) AND - check out our latest video from our appearance on the "Virginia This Morning " show! http://tinyurl.com/GRConTV Hope to see you on Saturday! Karen Taylor Davis Proud Member of Sweet Adelines International Region 14 Champion: Greater Richmond Chorus www.GRCSings.com 804-282-SING (7464) Please help support the Greater Richmond Chorus just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.GoodSearch.com - powered by Yahoo. Just enter Sweet Adelines International - Greater Richmond Chorus as YOUR favorite organization! From philpjg at vcu.edu Wed Nov 11 16:01:58 2009 From: philpjg at vcu.edu (Julie G Philp/FS/VCU) Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:01:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Deadline Approaching: Nominate an outstanding mentor or mentoring program this year! Message-ID: Do you know a volunteer mentor who is exceptionally committed, inspirational, and is a model for others? Do you know of a mentoring program that follows best practices, is effective, and makes an impact in the community? Nominate them today! Visit www.vamentoring.org or just copy and paste the following into your browser: tinyurl.com/vamentor Each year, Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP) celebrates National Mentoring Month by recognizing two exemplary mentors and two outstanding mentoring programs serving young people in Virginia. VMP will honor these award winners at a luncheon on February 10, 2010 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond. Completed forms and nomination packets should be returned to VMP by November 20, 2009. Questions? Please contact Allyson Roberts or Julie Philp at (804) 828-1536. Virginia Mentoring Partnership 10 East Franklin St. Suite 302 Richmond, VA 23219-2131 Tel: (804) 828-1536 Fax: (804) 828-1418 philpjg at vcu.edu www.vamentoring.org From DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org Thu Nov 12 15:37:13 2009 From: DHanson at virginiasupportivehousing.org (Deborah Hanson) Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:37:13 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VIDA Matched Savings Opportunity at Home Based Business Career Fair Message-ID: Virginia Individual Development Account (VIDA) Matched Savings Program will be offered to women attending the Home Based Business Career Fair. VA Supportive Housing staff will be on site to provide information on VIDA and how business owners may be eligible to receive a $2 match for every $1 saved for business expenses, matching funds up to $4000 per participant. Date: Thursday, November 19th Time: 3pm-8pm Location: Quality Inn, Chester, Rt 10, 12711 Old Stage Rd, Chester, VA 23836 Over 20 Home Based Businesses will be featured. Now is a great time to supplement your income and build your own business with VIDA! For more information on the VIDA Matched Savings Program and eligibility criteria, Metro Richmond residents may contact Donna Stallings at 804-525-1941 and Petersburg & Tri Cities residents may contact Deborah Hanson at 804-722-0490. www.virginiasupportivehousing.org From michellesakael at yahoo.com Fri Nov 13 00:08:55 2009 From: michellesakael at yahoo.com (Michelle Saka El) Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:08:55 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Grant writing for Nonprofits Sat. Nov. 21 Message-ID: <939919.11365.qm@web65508.mail.ac4.yahoo.com> Elders and Youth Empowerment Rites of Passage Presents Foundation Grant Writing Workshop for Non-profits Saturday, November 21, 2009 >From 2:00 - 5:00 pm American Red Cross, 720 W. Cary Street, Downtown Richmond, Virginia Presenter: Ms. Barbara White Armstrong of UCAN, Fayetteville, N.C. $25.00 Donation to Defray Cost To register call: 804-937-2547 or 804-868-0262or email Michelle Saka El Community Builder for Over 20 Years From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Fri Nov 13 12:26:08 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:26:08 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Southside Community Partners' Free Community Email Message-ID: <000501ca6486$6467cd00$2d376700$@org> You can share information, news, upcoming events, job openings, volunteer opportunities and much more with the Southside region by emailing connectsouthside at connectnetwork.org. Out community email reaches over 1800 individuals on a daily basis and represents an opportunity for you to get your organization's pertinent information out to a vast audience of ConnectSouthside users. For more information on our community email please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/email Did you know that you can receive your ConnectSouthside emails one at a time OR combine all of the messages into a "daily digest"? To change your current subscription options, visit: http://tinyurl.com/connectsouthside Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 16 11:01:42 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:01:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Community Forum on Collaboration Report & Video now available Message-ID: <001b01ca66d6$1812f310$4838d930$@org> Dear Southside Community Members, The report for Southside Community Partners' October launch event, A Community Forum on Collaboration for Long-term Sustainability: Building a Strong Southside Community is now available at http://tinyurl.com/ykvcnmv . Additionally, Peggy Eagan's keynote "Collaboration and shared services can help your bottom line" is available for viewing here: http://www.vimeo.com/7600235. We appreciate any community feedback about the report, the event, or concerning future collaborative initiatives in the Southside region. Please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Thanks, Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From kcameron at cvhpa.org Mon Nov 16 11:49:33 2009 From: kcameron at cvhpa.org (Karen Cameron) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:49:33 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Job Opening - Development & Marketing Associate Message-ID: <6B202F1A292969418A4508A88EDA9D162A256B@cvhpasrv.cvhpa.local> Development & Marketing Associate The Central Virginia Health Planning Agency, a leader in community health information and planning, is seeking a highly motivated professional to advance the Agency's mission through resource development (including business, nonprofit & local government partnerships and grants), as well as through marketing, communications & public relations activities, as a contract-to-hire full-time Development & Marketing Associate. At least one to two years of development, marketing, or related experience; computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Dreamweaver, & Social media), and BA/BS required. Graduate education a plus. Competitive contract/salary, job autonomy, & a professional atmosphere provided. Send resume to: CVHPA, 1808 Coyote Rd, Suite 100, Chester, VA 23836 or e-mail to kcameron at cvhpa.org. Additional information about the CVHPA is available at www.cvhpa.org . EOE Karen L. Cameron, FACHE Executive Director/CEO Central Virginia Health Planning Agency 1808 Coyote Dr., Suite 100 Chester, VA 23836 Phone: (804) 425-8867 Fax: (804) 425-8870 kcameron at cvhpa.org www.cvhpa.org Please designate the CVHPA: Combined Federal Campaign: #49262 Local government/Schools: #421 Write us into the United Way campaign From waustin at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 16 15:41:37 2009 From: waustin at connectnetwork.org (Wendy Austin) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:41:37 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Last week to apply for FREE MARKETING materials Message-ID: <002501ca66fd$33097fa0$991c7ee0$@org> Dear Southside Nonprofits: Are you a nonprofit in need of marketing support? Is your marketing budget next to nothing? Apply to the 3rd annual VCU CreateAthon onCampus and you may be selected to receive free marketing materials. VCU student teams mentored by local professionals will create a wide variety of projects at no cost to the nonprofit organizations. For a third year, VCU's CreateAthon onCampus is looking for Richmond area nonprofits who are in need of marketing and/or promotional materials including but not limited to: logo, letterhead, business cards, brochures, posters, press kits, newsletters, ads. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20th Link to VCU CreateAthon website: http://createathononcampus.org/vcu/apply.html PDF application: http://createathononcampus.org/vcu/CoC0910.pdf Wendy Austin Director Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860 waustin at connectnetwork.org www.ConnectSouthside.org O) 804-458-6329 x2017 M) 804- 543-0325 F) 804-452-0909 From networkinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 16 15:08:42 2009 From: networkinfo at connectnetwork.org (networkinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:08:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Your Stories Message-ID: <20091116150842.bxwgjwbnqegogso0@mail.connectnetwork.org> All: As part of our work to enhance the Connect sites, we are looking at how local citizen-driven change is being enhanced through the internet, but I am not finding LOCAL examples of actual outcomes/impact from other places, which is probably because documentation at the local level is rare. We need your help to document what is going on in Virginia. Here are some stories that have been sent in the past: - "Prior to a our announcement going out on Connect?s email group, the Department of Medical Assistance Services received only 7 inquiries in nearly nine months. Once the announcement was sent through ConnectRichmond, it helped produce almost 7,000 public comments in just two days." - ?Connect helped give my organization the more than 10,000 donated books we needed to further our mission and serve thousands of children and families throughout the Richmond community!? - ?As a member of the statewide Preservation Forum email list, we posted information and requested the members write an email and/or attend the public hearing to show support of the Battersea easement. We observed an incredible response. People from all over Petersburg and Virginia rallied on our behalf. As a result, the Petersburg City Council voted unanimously to place a conservation easement in Petersburg.? - " I learned of seminars, meetings, and conferences that have helped me to develop some new skills (grant-writing, for one) and make numerous connections. I also learned of a grief recovery program a local organization was conducting. That made a huge difference in my life." Here are some other questions that may help in thinking about what has happened: How has using connect helped you and led to a positive change in our community? Who have you connected with that you wouldn?t have otherwise? What happened after you shared information through the email group or Web site? How has Connect saved you time or money? Have you found services you didn?t know existed that helped a client or led to partnering? Please email your story to networkinfo at connectnetwork.org. Please include your name and contact information. Thank you, Nancy Stutts, Ph.D. Executive Director, ConnectNetwork From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 17 13:24:39 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:24:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Nonprofit Resource Center in Hopewell is here to help! Message-ID: <002c01ca67b3$39cca400$ad65ec00$@org> The Nonprofit Resource Center is a specialty library and support center that provides resources to help local organizations and individuals as they work to strengthen the community. Some of the many services and resource the Nonprofit Resource Center offers includes: One-on-one assistance and consultation Collaborative group sessions Books and other materials covering all aspects of managing a nonprofit Free access to the Foundation Center Directory Online with more than 92,000 grant makers Free membership to the Grants Connection Free access to Premium Guidestar membership The Resource Center services are entirely free of charge and it is conveniently located in the downtown Hopewell Library, accessible anytime during regular library hours. Make an appointment today! www.ConnectSouthside.org/resource or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2009. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From RishaS at camfound.org Wed Nov 18 10:19:24 2009 From: RishaS at camfound.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:19:24 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] changes to Cameron Foundation's upcoming workshops Message-ID: Dear ConnectSouthside members: If you were planning to attend tomorrow's information session at The Cameron Foundation but had not yet signed up, please note that this meeting has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We still have space available in our other upcoming sessions, listed below, so we encourage those interested to sign up for one of the other dates. These information workshops provide details regarding the Foundation's grantmaking process to benefit organizations that are unfamiliar with The Cameron Foundation, its mission, and grant submission procedures. The sessions begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and run for approximately two hours. Organizations are encouraged to have a representative attend one of these workshops to find out more about the Foundation's priorities and the application process. Existing grantees or applicants currently under review for grant consideration do not need to attend. The workshop will be offered at the Foundation's headquarters at 24 West Old Street in Old Towne Petersburg on the following dates: * Thursday, December 3 * Thursday, December 10 Because space is limited, participation will be on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a space or to request a copy of the Foundation's guidelines and application materials, you may email Administrative Associate Dianna Lester at dlester at camfound.org . Please provide the following information when you make your reservation: organization, your name and position in the organization, phone number, date of workshop you would like to attend, and email (if available). Additionally, the Foundation will offer this same session offsite at three different locations: ? Dinwiddie - Thursday, December 3, 1:30 - 3:30pm Eastside Enhancement Center 7301 Boydton Plank Road, Petersburg, VA 23803 ? Prince George - Monday, December 7, 10:00am - 12:00noon Human Services Building Conference Room (large) 6450 Administration Drive Prince George, VA 23875 ? Sussex - Wednesday, December 9, 10:00am - 12:00noon Wakefield Foundation 100 Wilson Avenue Wakefield, VA 23888 For further information or to reserve a space at one of the OFFSITE workshops, please email Senior Program Officer Najmah Thomas at nthomas at camfound.org Please note, in the event that registration does not reach a minimum of 5 individuals for an offsite session, that workshop will be postponed. More information about the Foundation and its grant opportunities can be found on its website, www.camfound.org >. Sincerely, Risha Stebbins Program Officer -- The Cameron Foundation From kristin.watts at richmond.edu Wed Nov 18 12:42:05 2009 From: kristin.watts at richmond.edu (Watts, Kristin) Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:42:05 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Take a Brief Survey Regarding New Non-Profit Services Message-ID: Dear Community Organization: The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives by facilitating the organ donation process. UNOS is currently conducting a survey to assess interest in a line of new services that UNOS wishes to provide to other non-profit organizations in order to offset its costs. Your organization has been identified as one that may be interested in the services that UNOS is seeking to offer. Please help UNOS out by taking a few minutes to fill out our Creative Aid survey: http://www.keysurvey.com/survey/281762/2ca7 Your input is valuable and will help UNOS create services that can benefit other non-profit organizations. Thank you for your time! Walter K. Graham Executive Director UNOS From RishaS at camfound.org Wed Nov 18 15:42:17 2009 From: RishaS at camfound.org (Risha Stebbins) Date: Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Cameron Foundation's office temporarily closed Message-ID: Dear ConnectSouthside Members: Due to water damage caused by last week's rain, The Cameron Foundation's office is closed through this week, and possibly into next week. Our staff continues to work from offsite locations and can be reached via email. Below is contact information for the Foundation's program staff, and a full staff listing may be found on our web site: www.camfound.org. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are making every effort to return to our office as quickly as possible. Thanks for your understanding. Cameron Program Staff: * Jill Coleman (Vice President for Programs) -- jcoleman at camfound.org * Najmah Thomas (Sr. Program Officer and Coordinator of Technical Assistance) -- nthomas at camfound.org * Valerie Liggins (Program Officer) -- vliggins at camfound.org * Risha Stebbins (Program Officer) -- rstebbins at camfound.org For general information, please contact Cindy Humphrey at chumphrey at camfound.org Kind regards, Risha Stebbins Program Officer -- The Cameron Foundation From FBrown at pathways-va.org Thu Nov 19 11:36:20 2009 From: FBrown at pathways-va.org (Frank Brown) Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:36:20 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Battersea Initiative Message-ID: Petersburg's historic Battersea neighborhood will be the focus of a new revitalization project of the Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). The program will rely heavily on community engagement and quality of life planning to improve the health and sustainability of Battersea. This new initiative launches the first of five neighborhood strengthening initiatives in the Central Virginia region. It is a direct outgrowth of LISC's national "Sustainable Communities" program launched in 2006 and currently operating in 30 cities. This comprehensive, neighborhood-driven approach brings together strategies for the development of both "places and people" concentrated in specific neighborhoods. Resident leaders and community stakeholders will create and implement a quality of life plan that will, over time, help transform Battersea into a community of choice and opportunity where families can happily live, work and raise their children. LISC will provide local non-profit Pathways with a two-year grant to administer the multi-year program, which plans to expand capital investment in the area while building family income, improving educational access and developing a healthier living environment. Pathways was selected by a committee that included local residents, churches and non-profits that provide services to or reside in the Battersea neighborhood. The organization was chosen from among a number of non-profit applicants because of its strong history of providing comprehensive, community-based services to the Battersea neighborhood for more than 14 years. "We will be looking to area partners to help implement small projects in the coming months and larger efforts over the next few years that will continue to improve the quality of life in Battersea," said Dwala Ferrell, Executive Director of Pathways. Pathways is a non-profit, community development corporation serving Petersburg and the surrounding counties. Their current programs focus on youth development, education, health and wellness, job training, lead-safety, and affordable housing. Greta Harris, LISC Program Vice President says "LISC is a national organization with a community focus. In collaboration with community development organizations, LISC helps to support neighborhood priorities and opportunities with a variety of human, financial and technical resources. We are delighted to launch this proven rebuilding strategy in Central Virginia within the Battersea community." An official announcement of the Battersea project will take place Thursday, Nov. 19, 5 p.m. at Pathways' operational center, 1200 W. Washington St. From EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com Fri Nov 20 13:48:49 2009 From: EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com (EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com) Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:48:49 EST Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Christmas for Kids 2009 Message-ID: Utopia Spa, 115 N. Sycamore St., Petersburg, VA is helping to collect Christmas gifts and tax deductible cash donations for the Benedict Civic Club's annual Christmas for Kids party. (All cash donations will be used to purchase gifts for the party). Checks can be made payable to Benedict Civic Charitable Organization and can be mailed to Benedict Civic Club, Inc., c/o Christmas for Kids, 500 Fleet Street, Petersburg, VA 23803 or dropped off at Utopia Spa. You can also stop by Utopia Spa and pick an ornament off our "Christmas for Kids" Tree! Purchase a gift for a child between the ages of 2 and 12, wrap it and return it under our tree, with the ornament attached (So we know who the gift needs to go to, and what it is) by December 5th! OR...You can purchase a gift for a child between the ages of 2 and 12, wrap it, mark it in a way that we know if it's for a girl or boy or either, what age range, and what the gift is, then drop it off at Utopia Spa by December 5th! OR... Purchase an On-Line Gift Certificate for the (tax deductible) cash amount that you'd like to donate by December 5th, print the certificate as your receipt of donation, and that amount of money will be turned over to the Benedict Civic Club of Petersburg! What a great gift idea! Purchase these certificates and make the donations "in the names of" your friends & Family! (Purchasing On-Line Gift Certificates is easy... Visit _www.TheUtopiaSpa.com_ (http://www.TheUtopiaSpa.com) , choose "Services", Use the drop-down box to find "Donation to Christmas for Kids", Choose a design, Fill in the first name as "Benedict Civic Club", last name "Christmas for Kids", this will fill in the "To". "From" will be your name or the person whose name you are making the donation. Continue to purchase the certificate, and print it as your receipt or to show the person whose name you made the donation in!) This year's party will be held on December 19, 2009 at The Armory, 1800 Baylors Lane, Petersburg from 5:00 to 8:00pm. If you'd like to volunteer to help at the party please contact the Benedict Civic Club at 804.732.9870 or _Benedict_Club at yahoo.com_ (mailto:Benedict_Club at yahoo.com) . For questions about Utopia Spa's "Christmas for Kids" Tree please contact denise at 804.732.1234 or _EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com_ (mailto:EnjoyUtopiaSpa at aol.com) . Thank you in advance for bringing joy to a Tri-City child this Christmas season! From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 23 15:35:51 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:35:51 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Get Chummy with IRS 990! Message-ID: <000001ca6c7c$8e271170$aa753450$@org> This workshop is geared for folks new to producing and understanding the 990 tax return. Staff, board members and volunteers will gain a clear understanding of what is required and why. Pertinent IRS and regulatory information will be explained as well as the effects on each organization. Participants will come away being able to produce their own 990 or at least be able to monitor and review a 990 that is done by others. Tuesday, December 1 from 9am - 12pm at the Hopewell Library. Registration and payment options are available at www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings or by calling (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From sarah.eisenman2 at gmail.com Tue Nov 24 09:40:30 2009 From: sarah.eisenman2 at gmail.com (Sarah Eisenman) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:40:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Invitation to the Premier of "Voices of Hope and Recovery" Message-ID: *The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Service is hosting the premier of * *?Voices of Hope and Recovery?* *Voices of Hope and Recover is a film about the struggles and victories of five Virginians who have overcome the grip of mental illness to live life on their own terms. * ** *The premier will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 at 3pm at the Virginia State Capital, House Room 3 in Richmond, VA.* ** *The documentary was created by award-winning Virginia filmmaker Robert Griffth, along with an originoal score by acclaimed Virginia singer/songwriter Steve Bassett, this 50 minute documentary illustrates the power of hope and the possibility of recovery from serious mental illness.* ** *House Room 3 is accessable through the new public entrance of the Virginia State Capital Building, located at the corner of Bank and 10th Streets. For more information, please contact Meghan McGuire at (804) 786-9048.* ** *This film was made possible by funds from the federal Mental Health Block Grant.* From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 24 09:25:48 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:25:48 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] WrestleMania 26 Reading Challenge Message-ID: <20091124092548.9qookrlsyok0cg8k@mail.connectnetwork.org> Would you like to win a trip for two to WrestleMania 26 or other cool prizes? Join the WrestleMania Challenge at your library. All you have to do is read a combined total of ten books, graphic novels or magazines and design a bookmark around a slogan that promotes reading. Participants must also complete and submit a log sheet indicating the name and author of the books, graphic novels or magazines read. One local winner from each of these grade categories: 5 and 6, 7 and 8, and finally 9 through 12 will win cool products from WWE. Five regional winners will be selected by YALSA from each category and win a trip to WrestleMania 26 and $2,000 for their library. Each participant may on enter once and the deadline to enter is Jan 19, 2010. For more informatin please contact Dee Dee Whitman, Youth Services Manager at Appomattox Regional Library Systems at (804) 458-6329 ext 1013 or at dwhitman at arls.org. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 24 11:01:02 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:01:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] What is RSS? Message-ID: <000801ca6d1f$53cc1d60$fb645820$@org> RSS feeds are a simple way to gather content from all over the web, making it easy for you to follow the latest updates from all of you favorite websites without having to visit them all individually. It will make navigating the endless ocean of web content a lot more precise and suited to your individual needs and interests. This video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0klgLsSxGsU is especially helpful and will provide further information or visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/running. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Nov 24 14:17:45 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:17:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Fundamentals of Community Organizing - Register Now! Message-ID: <000001ca6d3a$cd7afa80$6870ef80$@org> Southside Community Partners and the Virginia Organizing project have partnered to provide the community with a day of community organizing education! Fundamentals of Community Organizing: Effective Outreach Strategies & Tactics This workshop will help participants understand the basics of setting up a community organizing program. Participants will gain a solid foundation in tactics and strategies for effective outreach, recruitment, and mobilization of target constituencies. Thursday, December 3 from 9am - 12pm in the Hopewell Library Fundamentals of Community Organizing: Advanced Planning & Analysis This follow up workshop will go deeper into the mechanics of developing an effective grassroots organizing program and will cover constituency analysis, planning and structuring an organizing drive, as well as evaluating organizing tactics and strategies. Strategic planning for effective media outreach and messaging will be covered with a special focus on social media campaigns. Thursday, December 3 from 12:30pm - 3:30pm in the Hopewell Library For registration and payment as well as further information please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Wed Nov 25 08:34:38 2009 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:34:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Nonprofit Resource Center Closed for the holidays Message-ID: <000001ca6dd4$0ac557c0$20500740$@org> The Nonprofit Resource Center in the Hopewell Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday and Friday, November 26-27, 2009 and will reopen with normal library hours on Saturday. If you have questions or concerns please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/resource or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2009. Rebecca Eisenman Coordinator Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org A Nonprofit Resource Center program of The Appomattox Regional Library System 209 East Cawson Street Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-6329 x2013 (phone) (804) 452-0909 (fax) www.ConnectSouthside.org "Building community capacity, collaboration and communication" Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From elvira at thejameshouse.org Wed Nov 25 14:32:45 2009 From: elvira at thejameshouse.org (Elvira De la Cruz) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:32:45 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] =?iso-8859-1?q?__Workshop_=22Options_in_th?= =?iso-8859-1?q?e_Immigration_System_for__women_affected_by_violence=22?= Message-ID: <002a01ca6e06$10979870$31c6c950$@org> The James House Intervention / Prevention Services will host a workshop, "Options in the Immigration System for women affected by violence?. This workshop will be presented in Spanish by Jessica Salsbury, lawyer from the Tahirih Justice Center, and is open to the general public. We encourage all service providers to bring clients in order to allow them to receive first-hand information and ask questions. For more information, contact Elvira De la Cruz (804) 458-2704 elvira at thejameshouse.org Registration required Register at: http://thejameshouse.org/services.html or call Elvira at 804.732.1711 Flyer attached Options in The Immigration System for woman affected by violence. Date/ Fecha: 2 de Diciembre 2009 Location /Lugar: First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street Petersburg 23803 Time/ Hora: 10.30 am ?12.00 n Language/ Idioma : Spanish Speaker/ Presentador: Jessica Salsbury -Staff Attorney- Tahirih Justice Center Proud winners of the Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service Elvira De la Cruz Advocacy Services Program Manager and Underserved Populations Specialist (Hablo espa?ol) cid:image001.png at 01C92257.F4FFE540support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking apoyo, promoci?n y educaci?n para las personas afectadas por la violencia sexual, violencia dom?stica y acecho 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/png Size: 5358 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: El sistema de inmigracion para mujeres.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 538435 bytes Desc: not available URL: From lnoel at ppls.org Wed Nov 25 15:13:04 2009 From: lnoel at ppls.org (Latryce Noel) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:13:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] NaNoWriMo Wrap Up Party Message-ID: November is just about over, and that marks the end of National Novel Writing Month. Join us on Tuesday, December 1 at 6:00 at the Central Library to celebrate the end of NaNoWriMo- whether you have finished your novel or not. We'll share excerpts of novels completed and/or still in the works, and we'll talk about how to move forward in finishing or getting published. This will be a fun celebration and networking event for aspiring novelists. The Central Branch Library is located at 137 South Sycamore Street in Petersburg. To register and for more information, please contact Latryce Noel at 733-2387, x29 or email lnoel at ppls.org. From lnoel at ppls.org Wed Nov 25 15:14:10 2009 From: lnoel at ppls.org (Latryce Noel) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:14:10 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Maximize Your Tax Refund Seminar at the Library Message-ID: You would not believe the tax credit changes available to you for 2009! Join us for an informative session led by an H & R Block representative as they explain some of the 2009 tax laws. If you are thinking about buying a home for the first time, replacing drafty old windows or if you are interested in Earned Income Credit changes, Child Tax Credit or the Education Credit changes you will not want to miss this educational program. This free program is being held on Wednesday, December 2 at 6:00 at the McKenney/Central Library branch in Petersburg; 137 South Sycamore Street. For more information, please contact Cindy Bell at 733-2387, x27 or email cbell at ppls.org. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Mon Nov 30 08:55:32 2009 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:55:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Early Artisans & Mechanics of Petersburg Virginia Message-ID: <20091130085532.5jbiw8rhcgks4w0g@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dinwiddie author announces the release of his book, The Early Artisans & Mechanics of Petersburg Virginia. This scholarly yet accessible work examines the story of Petersburg through the records of those who built it--the indvidual artisans and mechanics that literally made Petersbug what is is today. Ronald Seagrave seagraver at hughes.net http://outskirtspress.com/webpage.php?ISBN=9781432750589 From stella at justice4all.org Wed Nov 25 13:04:36 2009 From: stella at justice4all.org (Stella Edwards) Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:04:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Petersburg Right to Education Campaign - Meeting Thursday, Dec. 3, 6PM - Dinner Message-ID: Dear All, There will be a meeting/update on the Petersburg Right to Education Campaign next Thursday at 6PM. It will be held at the Central Library, 137 South Sycamore. The purpose of the meeting is to update members of the community with local and statewide education news, and develop next steps for community involvement. All are welcome, dinner served. Please join us! For more information, please contact Stella or Andrew by replying to this email or by calling 862-2205. Thanks! Stella *************************************** Petersburg ~ Right to Education Campaign UPDATE - NOVEMBER 2009 Poor Graduation Rates - Only 58.1% of students from the class of 2008 graduated on time. Home/School Communications - Families need to attend parent/teacher conferences. School Climate/Discipline - On average, 2 out of every 3 dropouts from the class of 2008 were missing roughly 1 school day per week before they dropped out. Academic Achievement - If Petersburg were to graduate just 5% more of the class of 2008 (or 22 more students), the benefit to Petersburg and the Commonwealth would total approximately12.8 million. Children deserve their human right to an education now! In April 2009, the Petersburg Parents Assembly (PPA) was held with great success. Families and residents wanted to see a policy or program that focused on "supporting positive behavior," prevention and alternatives to suspension, and accountability for school leaders to implement school discipline in a manner that is fair to all students. WHAT''S NNEXT IIN TTHE CCAMPAIGN? NEXT MEETING: Thursday, December 3, 2009 6:00 PM, Petersburg Central Library, 137 South Sycamore Street All Welcome. Dinner Served Goal: To improve education opportunities for all PCPS students. How: A community-led campaign to improve school climate by reducing suspensions and create a positive learning environment which produces successful students. What: Focus - Community members MONITORING how schools are actually putting program requirements into place, by visiting schools and classrooms, observing and collecting information, participating in trainings, and continuing to meet with the local School Board and State Board of Education members, to make sure they are fulfilling our human rights to dignity, education, and participation. When: This stage of the Campaign is November 2009 - April 2010 HHOW DO YOU GET MORE INVOLVED? Take part in the next meeting, and participate in other trainings and monitoring activities over the next six months. For more information contact, Stella Edwards at (804) 862-2205, email stella at justice4all.org, www.justice4all.org. Sylvia L. Jones is the attorney responsible for this flyer. Legal Aid Justice Center, 37 Bollingbrook Street, Petersburg, VA 23803, (804)862-2205 Stella Y. Edwards Community Organizer Legal Aid Justice Center 37 Bollingbrook Street Petersburg, Virginia 23803 (804) 862-2205 (direct) (804) 691-2122 (mobile) Email: stella at justice4all.org www.justice4all.org