From preed at ideastations.org Mon Jan 4 09:00:38 2010 From: preed at ideastations.org (Patricia Reed) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:00:38 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] A Place of Our Own Jan.-Feb. Schedule Message-ID: <4683caa1001040600l6e6a6b11y1f98aa77e5a9501d@mail.gmail.com> A PLACE OF OUR OWN is designed for parents, early learning providers, grandparents, or anyone else who takes care of young children. The programs address everyday concerns such as tantrums, literacy, preventing obesity and speech and language delays. It highlights the importance of the ?Circle of Care,? which focuses on building a partnership among parents, childcare providers, pediatricians and teachers. The series combines an entertainment format ? the daytime talk/demonstration show ? with solid educational information on how young children learn, and what adults need to know to help kids be prepared for kindergarten and beyond. It broadcasts on WCVE each weekday at 6AM and on Saturdays on WCVW at 10AM and 5PM. The broadcast schedule for January and February 2010 follows: Episode Title Broadcast Date Family Literacy 1/11/2010 Age-Appropriate Play 1/12/2010 Exercising for Life 1/13/2010 Special Needs 1/14/2010 Week in Review (Second-Hand Smoke) 1/15/2010 The Power of Play 1/18/2010 Tantrums 1/19/2010 Planning Healthy Meals 1/20/2010 The Importance of Music 1/21/2010 Week in Review (A Day in the Life of a Caregiver) 1/22/2010 Brain Development: The Early Years 1/25/2010 Television & Learning 1/26/2010 The Circle of Care 1/27/2010 Recognizing Special Needs 1/28/2010 Week in Review (Organizing Time and Space) 1/29/2010 Positive Discipline 2/1/2010 Print Rich Environment 2/2/2010 Attachment and Bonding 2/3/2010 Managing Anxiety 2/4/2010 Week in Review (Top 5 Child Care Health Issues) 2/5/2010 Reading to Infants 2/8/2010 Writing Names 2/9/2010 Discovering Science 2/10/2010 Social Studies 2/11/2010 Week in Review (Communicating with Parents) 2/12/2010 Ages & Stages: Birth To 12 Months 2/15/2010 Creating A Positive Environment 2/16/2010 Kids & Diabetes 2/17/2010 Speech & Language Delays 2/18/2010 Week In Review (Lead Poisoning) 2/19/2010 Ages & Stages: 1-2 2/22/2010 The Importance Of Storytelling 2/23/2010 Low Cost Health Services 2/24/2010 Positive Discipline 2/25/2010 Week In Review (Earned Income Tax Credits) 2/26/2010 Trish Reed Ready To Learn Coordinator Community Idea Stations (WCVE, WCVW, WHTJ) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 804 560-8134 PS Go Green! Please consider the environment before printing this email From preed at ideastations.org Mon Jan 4 09:07:04 2010 From: preed at ideastations.org (Patricia Reed) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 09:07:04 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] First Book Message-ID: <4683caa1001040607k72c88af6u986780470ad65d26@mail.gmail.com> First Book ? Greater Richmond Advisory Board has been fundraising locally in order to provide eligible programs with high-quality, brand new books for the children they serve. First Book ? Greater Richmond is currently accepting applications. To qualify for a book grant, applicants must be a tutoring, mentoring or family literacy program that works with children from low-income families. Grant application deadlines are April 30th, July 31st, October 31st, and *January 31st*. First Book leverages the existing work of community-based educational programs. The First Book model provides one book per month to each child enrolled in the program. The books would be chosen by program administrators working directly with the children, incorporated into program lessons, and given to the children to take home and keep. All books distributed by First Book are provided at no cost to the child or program. For more information about First Book, please visit *www.firstbook.org*. We would welcome the opportunity to consider your program for a book grant from First Book. To apply, please contact Trish Reed for grant guidelines and application. (If possible, electronic/email applications would be appreciated.) Trish Reed First Book ? Greater Richmond Commonwealth Public Broadcasting 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 Fax ? 804 320-8729 Email ? preed at ideastations.org Trish Reed Ready To Learn Coordinator Community Idea Stations (WCVE, WCVW, WHTJ) 23 Sesame St. Richmond, VA 23235 804 560-8134 PS Go Green! Please consider the environment before printing this email From administrativesupport at rosmy.org Mon Jan 4 12:16:39 2010 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 12:16:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Reel Pride Richmond Message-ID: <8C498A63589E45FBA4F9E9719C0CEEBD@ROSMY.local> The Reel Pride Richmond film festival is February 5th and 6th at the Firehouse Theatre Project, 1609 West Broad Street Richmond, VA 23220. Richmond's first LGBT film festival is brought to you by ROSMY. Visit http://www.reelpriderichmond.org/ for movie listings, trailers, show times, and more! -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/gif Size: 20776 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 11429 bytes Desc: not available URL: From amandalandes at yahoo.com Mon Jan 4 10:23:00 2010 From: amandalandes at yahoo.com (Amanda Landes) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 07:23:00 -0800 (PST) Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Success Stories: Projects That Work Message-ID: <545155.97822.qm@web54103.mail.re2.yahoo.com> GRAVA (Greater Richmond Association for Volunteer Administration) invites you to join us this Thursday for our January workshop, focusing on the topic of Success Stories: Projects that Work.? Start the new year by celebrating your successes and learning from the experiences of others!? Featured speakers will be Sheryl Luebke of Jewish Family Services and Wendy Austin of Southside Community Partners. ? Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010 ? Time: 8:30-10:30am ? Location: Jewish Family Services, 6718 Patterson Avenue ??????????? ??????????? (east of intersection of Patterson Ave & Three Chopt Rd) ? Fee: No charge for GRAVA members; $5 at the door for non-members ?RSVP: contact Alison at ajonesnassar at verizon.net or 379-8240 From sluebke at jfsrichmond.org Mon Jan 4 11:46:42 2010 From: sluebke at jfsrichmond.org (Sheryl Luebke) Date: Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:46:42 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Telephone Reassurance Programs>Would You Like To Share Ideas & Resources? Message-ID: <0A266A2A207DD14F840C9B999FA5263E23FE7D5D90@JFSMAIN.JFSRichmond.jfsrichmond.org> Telephone Reassurance Programs> Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Thursday, January 21st 3:30pm Senior Connections/24 E. Cary Street/Richmond, VA Three telephone reassurance programs in the Greater Richmond area-TeleBridges (Shana Beverly/Caregiver & Senior Resources Coordinator/Senior Connections), Telephone Reassurance Program of Chesterfield County (Debbie Leidheiser/County Senior Advocate) and the JFS Telephone Reassurance Program are holding their second quarterly meeting to share programming ideas and resources. One of our goals is to have a number of TR programs involved in our meetings so that, in the future, we can refer clients to other programs when we are unable serve them. If you are interested in joining us in this resource exchange, please email or call Sheryl Luebke (contact information below). If you would like to start a TR program in your agency or organization and would like to attend for information gathering, email or call Sheryl to let us know you are coming. Telephone reassurance programs offer security and friendship for older adults isolated in their homes. The programs are usually run by volunteers and are free to clients. Depending on the program, clients are called one to seven days a week. Some programs have an actual physical telephone bank from which calls are made. Some programs assign clients to specific volunteers who call from their homes. Sheryl L. Luebke, M.Ed. JFS Volunteer Resources 6716 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23226 804.282.5644 ext 244 804.673.2061 fax sluebke at jfsrichmond.org www.jfsrichmond.org JFS is a forward-thinking health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential, regardless of age, race, religion or circumstances. Serving the greater Richmond community since 1849, JFS continues to excel in innovative programming and professional service delivery. Programs include home health care, counseling, care management, adoption, bill paying, in-home services for children and families, and special needs services. From reisenman at connectnetwork.org Tue Jan 5 11:38:22 2010 From: reisenman at connectnetwork.org (Rebecca Eisenman) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 11:38:22 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] How to Successfully Send a Message Message-ID: <001701ca8e25$7f29f230$7d7dd690$@org> Dear ConnectSouthside members, Please find below helpful information regarding how to send a message to the email group. To Send a Message to An Email Group: 1. Join the email group at http://tinyurl.com/connectsouthside 2. Address your email to connectsouthside at connectntowkr.org 3. Include a descriptive phrase in the subject line. Example: "New Local Environment Guide" or "Free computers" 4. Provide contact information, including your first and last name, affiliation, and phone number or email 5. The following steps are required if your message includes a: * job posting, first add it to the Job Finder * date or deadline, first add it to the Calendar * registration or admission fee, state the organization that will benefit from the proceeds Please note: ConnectSouthside cannot edit messages. Messages that do not meet guidelines will be returned to the sender with editing suggestions. We encourage you to bookmark this web page which provides these guidelines and other helpful information: http://www.connectSouthside.org/email Questions? Contact southsideinfo at connectrichmond.org or (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From shenry at arls.org Tue Jan 5 14:39:36 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 14:39:36 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Explore Jobs w/ Animals & More @ Your Library(r) Message-ID: Come hear SPCA's director, Pat Kline, talk about the wide variety of career opportunities that involve working with animals. Program is geared for middle schoolers through adults. Saturday, Jan. 16, 2-3 p.m. @ the Hopewell Library. Ms. Kline will also share her extensive knowledge about the benefits of animals, including how they are used in the lives of veterans, the elderly, children, and others. You'll learn what they can do to improve your health and enrich your life. Thursday, Jan. 21, 6-7 p.m. @ the Hopewell Library. Animals will be available for adoption @ both programs. Those who adopt animals will be entered into drawings for prizes. Contact Shari Henry, Librarian, Appomattox Regional Library System @ 804-458-6329 X 1018 or shenry at arls.org for more information. From Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org Tue Jan 5 19:27:23 2010 From: Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org (Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:27:23 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Salvation Army offering Free Resume Writing Class In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The Salvation Army Community Education Center is offering Free Classes open to public Resume Writing Class - learn to prepare and adjust your resume to meet todays job market needs Every Wednesday 10am beginning on January 6th Call to register and receive more information 732-8449 x204 Kenneth Samuel Director Community Education Center 1228 South West St. Petersburg VA 23803 office 804-732-8449 ext 204 cell 804-243-4246 fax 804-733-2977 From Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org Tue Jan 5 19:28:54 2010 From: Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org (Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org) Date: Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:28:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] The Salvation Army Offering Free Classes In-Reply-To: Message-ID: The Salvation Army Community Education Center is offering free classes Microsoft Word 07 Microsoft Powerpoint 07 Microsoft Excel 07 Basic Computer instruction Keyboarding instruction GED preparation Reading Literacy Call to register and to receive more information. 804-732-8449 x204 Classes are starting Now! Day and evening classes are available Kenneth Samuel Director Community Education Center 1228 South West St. Petersburg VA 23803 office 804-732-8449 ext 204 cell 804-243-4246 fax 804-733-2977 From waustin at connectnetwork.org Fri Jan 8 10:54:56 2010 From: waustin at connectnetwork.org (Wendy Austin) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 10:54:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] WELCOME NEW NONPROFIT RESOURCE CENTER SPECIALIST Message-ID: <001d01ca907a$eea23c60$cbe6b520$@org> Dear Community members, I am very pleased to introduce SHARI HENRY who recently joined the Appomattox Regional Library System and Southside Community Partners as our full time Reference Librarian and Nonprofit Collections Specialist. Shari brings a wide range of skills and achievements that will greatly benefit our program and enable us to better serve Southside community-based organizations. Shari previously served as the grant program manager and temporarily as the public relations and programming manager for Chesterfield County Public Library. Prior to that, she co-directed Lincoln Village Ministries in Huntsville, Alabama, where she also served on several nonprofit boards. She continues to be an active volunteer in the community. Shari is an experienced grant writer and fundraising professional. She holds a certificate in Fundraising and Development from the University of Richmond, and a Masters of Library Science from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. Shari is available at the Nonprofit Resource Center to provide expert individual and group assistance in successful processes for researching and finding funders and other useful nonprofit management information. CHUCK KOUTNIK, who had been working with us on a consulting basis as the Resource Center Coordinator is now answering the call of his roots and moving on to do more library consulting with the Nottoway Public library. We are fortunate that Chuck will continue to assist us on periodic special projects. Shari is based at the Hopewell Library with her focus shared between the library and the Nonprofit Resource Center. She is looking forward to helping you find the resources you need. Please stop by the library or contact her at: 804) 458-6329 x1018 (phone), (804) 452-0909 (fax) shenry at scpartners.org 209 East Cawson Street, Hopewell, VA 23860 Sincerely, Wendy Austin Director Southside Community Partners Powered by ConnectSouthside.org waustin at scpartners.org www.ConnectSouthside.org O) 804-458-6329 x2017 M) 804- 543-0325 F) 804-452-0909 From eric.atkinson at dss.virginia.gov Fri Jan 8 11:30:16 2010 From: eric.atkinson at dss.virginia.gov (Atkinson, Eric (VDSS)) Date: Fri, 8 Jan 2010 11:30:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Deadline for 2010 Governor's Volunteerism Awards Nominations Message-ID: <9CA5ACEAD150134A93B2B1E9BC611D8402EDBE1B@COVMSGCES-EMB05.cov.virginia.gov> Each year the Commonwealth recognizes groups and individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to serving their communities. The 2010 Governor's Volunteerism and Community Service Awards will be presented in several categories, including youth, senior, faith-based, family, community organization, and business or corporation. Winners will be honored during an awards ceremony in April 2010. The deadline for nominations is 5:00 PM, Monday, February 1. Learn more and nominate someone today at http://www.vaservice.org/go/volunteer/award/. Eric Atkinson, Communications Manager Virginia Office on Volunteerism & Community Service Phone: 804.726.7063 Fax: 804.726.7088 http://www.vaservice.org From rpec.1 at juno.com Mon Jan 11 09:43:45 2010 From: rpec.1 at juno.com (rpec.1 at juno.com) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:43:45 GMT Subject: Generation Dream 2010 to Honor Dr. King’s Legacy--Jan. 28 and 30 Message-ID: <20100111.094345.13292.0@webmail07.dca.untd.com> The Richmond Youth Peace Project will present its fifth annual youth Educoncert, Generation Dream 2010, honoring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year?s performances are scheduled at the VCU Singleton Performing Arts Center on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 7 p.m., and again at the Henrico Theater, 305 E. Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs on Saturday, January 30, 2010, also at 7 p.m. This inspirational 90-minute performance built around the themes of peace, nonviolence and social justice. The show is part of Living the Dream, Richmond?s annual commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A $5 donation per family is requested at the Thursday evening show. Admission to the Saturday show is free. This performance is presented in a lively, variety show format. Generation Dream 2010 features youth performers from throughout the Richmond metropolitan area, along with several adult professional artists. Black and white posters advertising the show are available for download at www.rpec.org. Generation Dream 2010 is a production of the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a joint project of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. It is co-sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work and the Henrico County Department of Recreation and Parks. For more information contact the Richmond Peace Education Center, 232-1002 or rpec at rpec.org. Paul Fleisher, Assistant to the Director, RPEC ____________________________________________________________ Weight Loss Program Best Weight Loss Program - Click Here! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=L8VcJugewfHgC4fQLSMtPgAAJz27gLS22dwJa8ewcs-In_LTAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAEUgAAAAA= From jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org Mon Jan 11 09:06:51 2010 From: jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org (Jessica Krack) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:06:51 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] January Free Seminars from LINC Message-ID: <7d6474b0c7b74aea9f18e65b84002ed1@bos-web008> ?LINC will present three free seminars for cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers in January. Please remember that caregivers includes doctors, nurses, social workers, home health care workers, etc. These seminars are free and open to the public. Free parking is available at each. We request registration so that we can plan for food and handouts for everyone. Thank you and a very Merry Holiday to everyone! January 17th - Sunday - MANAGING DEBT - a lively discussion of debt management and options for women. Will be held at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital auditorium from 2: 00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. The seminar is in partnership with Clearpoint Financial Services, a nonprofit financial and debt management agency, and the Board for Womens Health who have provided a grant to support the seminar. St. Mary's Hospital is located at 5801 Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA 23226. Please register by either calling toll free 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. You can also just reply to this email. Snacks will be served. January 21st - Thursday - TAX ADVANTAGES FOR CANCER PATIENTS - H&R BLOCK will present tax information for the 2009 tax filing for cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers. This seminar is open to ALL cancer patients, survivors, etc. The seminar will be at the Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital Hawthorne Center, 1st floor at Johnston Willis Medical Center, 1401 Johnston Willis Drive, Richmond, VA 23235. The seminar is held in partnership with the Thomas Johns Cancer Hospital. The seminar will be from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Please register by calling 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org, or replying to this email. Snacks will be served. January 26th - LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR - Hopewell, Va - three topics will be covered with all attendees: Debt Management, Medicaid and FAMIS, and Social Security Disability. Seminar is for ALL cancer patients, survivors, families and caregivers. A transportation allowance will be given to all registered attendees. Food and Door prizes will be available. The seminar is at the John Randolph Medical Center, in the Family Life Center, 411 W. Randolph Rd, Hopewell, VA and is from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The seminar will be interactive so attendees should bring any questions they might have. Please register by calling 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org. You can also reply to this email. Our February Womens seminar will be on the Legalities of Reconstruction and Lymphedema. More to come.... Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: http://www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From REisenman at scpartners.org Tue Jan 12 08:48:39 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:48:39 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] New Spring 2010 Learning & Leadership Workshop Series - Register now for January classes! Message-ID: Development Bootcamp: How to Implement a Development Audit & Plan with Sarah Milston; January 21 from 9:30am - 12:30pm. Microsoft Powerpoint Lab: Slides, Designs & Presentations with Kathy Surles; January 26 from 9am - 1pm. Marketing Plans & Mission Statements with Deborah Usry; January 28, 10am - 1pm Learning & Leadership nonprofit training program is designed to deliver high-impact approaches for increasing organizational effectiveness. All workshops are held in the Hopewell Library located at 209 E. Cawson Street. Registration fee for all classes remains $20; the best value in the region. For more information and/or 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" We've changed emails! Please update your contact lists to reflect reisenman at scpartners.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From volunteer at GayRichmond.com Mon Jan 11 20:21:32 2010 From: volunteer at GayRichmond.com (Cindy Bray) Date: Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:21:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Alix Dobkin Book Signing: My Red Blood Message-ID: <00d001ca9325$936dcc80$ba496580$@com> Book Signing with Alix Dobkin GCCR and Women for Women welcome Alix Dobkin to GCCR for a book signing for her memoir - My Red Blood: A Memoir of Growing up Communist, Coming onto the Greenwich Village Folk Scene, and Coming Out in the Feminist Movement. Women's music legend Alix Dobkin for the first time chronicles her rise to fame as the first artist to record an openly Lesbian record album in 1973. Her story, however, opens much earlier in post-war New York City where, growing up in a Communist family, she watches Jackie Robinson steal home, rubs elbows with radical left celebrities like Paul Robeson, and comes of age under the watchful eye of the FBI. Dobkin herself joins the Party at the height of the McCarthy witch hunts and offers readers a first-hand glimpse of daily life as a young person living under government surveillance. During this time she also matures as a devotee of folk music, having fallen under the spell of renowned performers such as Leadbelly and Pete Seeger. Yet it's after she arrives on the burgeoning folk music scene of Greenwich Village, where she meets the up-and-coming Bob Dylan, Bill Cosby, John Sebastian, Buffy Ste. Marie, and Flip Wilson, among many other rising luminaries, that she achieves her first acclaim as a singer-songwriter. Her music takes on overt feminist dimensions when she joins a women's consciousness raising group and comes out as a Lesbian. Rich in period detail, storytelling, and outspoken politics, My Red Blood is essential reading for lovers of music and history. Books will be available at the event with the generous cooperation of Fountain Bookstore . There will be an opportunity to meet and talk to the author and get your book signed. This is a free event. 3 - 5 pm Saturday, January 20th GCCR -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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In 1973, with Kay Gardner and Marilyn Ries, Alix Dobkin produced Lavender Jane Loves Women, the very first album by, for and about Lesbians in the history of the world. >From then until now, she has focused on the lives, concerns and perspectives of women who love women. Alix grew up in the heart of American folk and ethnic as well as jazz and Broadway musical traditions. In 1970, Alix became a feminist, fell in love with a woman, and for over thirty years since she's been celebrating blatant Lesbianism in song and story. Richmond has had the fortune to host Alix several times over the last three decades, and she has been a fervent supporter of women's communities everywhere including here in Richmond. Come out and support and celebrate this legend of women's music. 8 pm Saturday, February 20th GCCR Event Hall Tickets are $15 in advance and will be available at GCCR beginning January 6th; contact Cindy at 804-622-4646 X22 or Volunteer at GayRichmond.com. Tickets will be $20 at the door. From sluebke at jfsrichmond.org Tue Jan 12 11:16:56 2010 From: sluebke at jfsrichmond.org (Sheryl Luebke) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:16:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Telephone Reassurance Programs>Would You Like To Share Ideas & Resources? Message-ID: <0A266A2A207DD14F840C9B999FA5263E23FE7D5E06@JFSMAIN.JFSRichmond.jfsrichmond.org> Telephone Reassurance Programs> Quarterly Roundtable Meeting Thursday, January 21st 3:30pm Senior Connections/24 E. Cary Street/Richmond, VA Three telephone reassurance programs in the Greater Richmond area-TeleBridges (Shana Beverly/Caregiver & Senior Resources Coordinator/Senior Connections), Telephone Reassurance Program of Chesterfield County (Debbie Leidheiser/County Senior Advocate) and the JFS Telephone Reassurance Program are holding their second quarterly meeting to share programming ideas and resources. One of our goals is to have a number of TR programs involved in our meetings so that, in the future, we can refer clients to other programs when we are unable serve them. If you are interested in joining us in this resource exchange, please email or call Sheryl Luebke (contact information below). If you would like to start a TR program in your agency or organization and would like to attend for information gathering, email or call Sheryl to let us know you are coming. Telephone reassurance programs offer security and friendship for older adults isolated in their homes. The programs are usually run by volunteers and are free to clients. Depending on the program, clients are called one to seven days a week. Some programs have an actual physical telephone bank from which calls are made. Some programs assign clients to specific volunteers who call from their homes. Sheryl L. Luebke, M.Ed. JFS Volunteer Resources 6716 Patterson Ave., Richmond, VA 23226 804.282.5644 ext 244 804.673.2061 fax sluebke at jfsrichmond.org www.jfsrichmond.org JFS is a forward-thinking health and social service agency dedicated to helping people achieve their full potential, regardless of age, race, religion or circumstances. Serving the greater Richmond community since 1849, JFS continues to excel in innovative programming and professional service delivery. Programs include home health care, counseling, care management, adoption, bill paying, in-home services for children and families, and special needs services. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Tue Jan 12 11:29:31 2010 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:29:31 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Citizens Meeting: Impact of Proposed Fort Lee Lodging Facility Message-ID: <20100112112931.s2po2y180og080g0@mail.connectnetwork.org> The counties and cities adjacent to Fort Lee will confront a number of unique opportunties and challenges due to significant growth in the number of Army personnel scheduled to relocate to the installation during the next two years. The Army is currently moving forward on an initiative to construct a 1,000 unit lodging facility on Fort Lee, which will house the influx of temporary duty (TDY) students attending individual training. The Crater Planning District Commission was requested to conduct an independent professional analysis of the potentioal impacts that a 1,000 unit lodging facility located on Fort Lee will have upon the surrounding region. The Crater Commission's consultant, RKG Associates, has completed a "Regional Lodging Market Study and Impact Analysis". It is anticipated that the results of this effort will assist decision-makers, going forward. Citizens are encouraged to attend this informational meeting to become better informed about the implications of the proposed on-post lodging facility. 1/13/2010 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm Union Train Station, 103 River Street Petersburg VA 23803 Crater District Planning Commission Phone: (804) 861-1666 email: info at craterpdc.org Website: http://www.craterpdc.org/ From volunteer at GayRichmond.com Tue Jan 12 11:42:32 2010 From: volunteer at GayRichmond.com (Cindy Bray) Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:42:32 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Alix Dobkin book signing and concert Message-ID: <002a01ca93a6$3cd0c6d0$b6725470$@com> Women for Women and GCCR are proud to present 2 events with the inimitable Alix Dobkin. Alix will discuss and sign her book, My Red Blood: A Memoir of Growing up Communist, Coming onto the Greenwich Village Folk Scene, and Coming Out in the Feminist Movement; books will be available for purchase through the generous cooperation of Fountain Bookstore. The book signing will be from 3 pm - 5 pm on Saturday, February 20th in the classroom at the Gay Community Center of Richmond, 1407 Sherwood Avenue. At 8 pm, Ms. Dobkin will be in concert in the GCCR Event Hall. Tickets will be $15 in advance and $20 at the door; to purchase tickets contact Cindy Bray at 804-622-4646 X22 or email Volunteer at GayRichmond.com. More information follows. Women's music legend Alix Dobkin chronicles her rise to fame as the first artist to record an openly Lesbian record album in 1973. Her story, however, opens much earlier in post-war New York City where, growing up in a Communist family, rubs elbows with radical left celebrities like Paul Robeson, and comes of age under the watchful eye of the FBI. Dobkin herself joins the Party at the height of the McCarthy witch hunts and offers readers a first-hand glimpse of daily life as a young person living under government surveillance . During this time she also matures as a devotee of folk music, having fallen under the spell of renowned performers such as Leadbelly and Pete Seeger. Yet it's after she arrives on the burgeoning folk music scene of Greenwich Village, that she achieves her first acclaim as a singer-songwriter. Rich in period detail, storytelling, and outspoken politics, My Red Blood is essential reading for lovers of music and history. Beginning her career in the 1960's, ALIX grew up in the heart of American folk and ethnic as well as jazz and Broadway musical traditions. In 1970, ALIX became a feminist, fell in love with a woman, and for over thirty years since she's been celebrating blatant Lesbianism in song and story. With six albums on three CDs and a songbook to her credit, Alix is the producer of the groundbreaking 1973 "Lavender Jane Loves Women," the very first album by, for and about Lesbians in the history of the world. From then until now, she has focused on the lives, concerns and perspectives of women who love women. Alix returns to Richmond February 20th to entertain us with a selection of songs from 3 Decades of singing and producing music for women. Come out and support and celebrate this legend of women's music. From judy.griffin at nmss.org Thu Jan 14 12:06:21 2010 From: judy.griffin at nmss.org (Judy Griffin) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:21 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Professional Education Workshop Message-ID: <812228BE9F1FDA4A8B87EF3ECDACBABC11F5E939@nyxs03.nmss.org> We are offering a workshop for PTs, OTs, Nurses and Speech Pathologists on working with patients who have multiple sclerosis. When: Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:30am to 4:30pm Reservations by February 12, 2010 Where: The Place at Innsbrook Cost: $100 for PTs, OTs & Speech Patholigsts (includes books, lunch & CEC fees) $40 for Nurses (includes lunch) For more information contact Donna Clements at 804-591-3039 or donna.clements at nmss.org. Judy _____________________________ Judy Griffin Director of Operations & Mass Market Events National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central Virginia Chapter 2112 W. Laburnum Ave., Suite 204 Richmond, VA 23227 Phone: +1-804-591-3034 Fax: +1-804-353-5595 From celmore at johnrandolphfoundation.org Thu Jan 14 15:18:56 2010 From: celmore at johnrandolphfoundation.org (Cindy Elmore) Date: Thu, 14 Jan 2010 15:18:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Program Associate Message-ID: John Randolph Foundation seeks a multi-talented individual to serve as a Program Associate. Primary responsibilities include providing technical, administrative and clerical support to the Development, Grant and Scholarship programs by managing all administrative components of each area. Duties include preparation of correspondence, scheduling and transcription of meetings, maintenance of computer and hard copy files, involvement in the accounts payable process and other related duties. Qualifications include a minimum of an associate's degree in business management and/or equivalent experience in development, scholarship programs or grant-making environment. Requirements include: all Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook and Excel and Access; information technology and database skills. Experience in Foundation Information Management Systems (FIMS) and non-profits and/or healthcare organizations strongly preferred. Competitive salary and attractive benefits package are available. Send resume and salary history/requirements by February 1, 2010 to: John Randolph Foundation Attn: Program Associate Search Committee P.O. Box 1606 Hopewell, Virginia 23860 or email: info at johnrandolphfoundation.org WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER From REisenman at scpartners.org Fri Jan 15 07:59:02 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Fri, 15 Jan 2010 07:59:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Martin Luther King Day of Service is Monday Message-ID: Dear Community Members: The Nonprofit Resource Center may be closed this coming Monday, January 18, 2010 for the holiday but you can still take part on MLK Day of Service. Volunteer with other Americans across the nation on 2010 King Day of Service and make a real difference in your community. Volunteer opportunities can be found on www.mlkday.gov or on www.ConnectSouthside.org/volunteers. For more information please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From ellen at thejameshouse.org Tue Jan 19 12:20:12 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:20:12 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Choose Respect Kick-off Event! Message-ID: <00f501ca992b$abdd4910$0397db30$@org> The James House is bringing the Choose Respect Campaign to the Tri-Cities area! Choose Respect is a nationwide initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships and prevent dating violence before it starts. The campaign is designed to encourage positive action on the part of adolescents to form healthy, respectful relationships. Research for the initiative shows most adolescents have positive, healthy attitudes about their relationships with others. Choose Respect seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive attitudes among adolescents as they get older and begin to enter dating relationships by: . Providing effective messages for adolescents, parents, caregivers and teachers that encourage them to choose to treat themselves and others with respect. . Creating opportunities for adolescents and parents to learn about positive relationship behaviors. . Increasing adolescents' ability to recognize and prevent unhealthy, violent relationships. . Promoting ways for a variety of audiences to get information and other tools to prevent dating abuse. Join The James House staff at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell at 3pm on January 26th to learn about the Choose Respect Campaign, watch the video, and see some of the activities in action. For more information and to register please contact Ellen at 458-2704 or by email at ellen at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A306.725898F0 support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2365 bytes Desc: not available URL: From administrativesupport at rosmy.org Tue Jan 19 15:21:02 2010 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:21:02 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Facilitator Training Message-ID: <8067F4329DFE4B8B9A3E5AEFEC83A19D@ROSMY.local> Become a trained ROSMY facilitator and work directly with GLBTQ youth ages 14-20 in a support group setting. You must be 23 years old or over to become a facilitator. An application and background check are required. Please e-mail Youth Programs Coordinator and Volunteer Manager Ashley Mitchell at youthprograms at rosmy.org to sign-up for training. This is a unique and great experience to work with youth who struggle with sexual orientation and gender identity. We look forward to seeing you there! Dates are as follows: *YOU MUST ATTEND BOTH PORTIONS OF THE TRAINING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION TO DEEM YOU A FACILITATOR *Dinner will be provided on Friday and lunch on Saturday ROSMY RICHMOND FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010 from 6-9pm AND SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 2010 from 10am-4pm LOCATION: ROSMY BUILDING-2311 Westwood Avenue - Richmond, Virginia 23230 (ROSMY RICHMOND support groups meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30-8:30pm and there are monthly volunteer meetings). -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 11434 bytes Desc: not available URL: From administrativesupport at rosmy.org Wed Jan 20 10:24:40 2010 From: administrativesupport at rosmy.org (Sarah H. Koski) Date: Wed, 20 Jan 2010 10:24:40 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ROSMY Executive Director Job Posting Message-ID: ROSMY Executive Director Job Posting General Description The Executive Director (ED) of ROSMY will oversee all operations of the agency to include: * Development, delivery and evaluation of programs and services that are consistent with the organization's mission. * Marketing of agency's programs and services. Strengthening the ROSMY brand as a model agency. Educating the community. * Functioning as Chief Development Officer for the agency by managing annual fund, working with development committee to plan and execute successful events, cultivating agency relationships with major donors and corporate and foundation funders. * Fiscal management of the agency including working with the board to develop annual budget and manage capital needs for Youth Center. * Agency administration including following agency financial procedures, maintaining donor database and accounting systems, oversight of accounts receivable and payable, maintaining compliance with funding requirements, sound management of Youth Center, and maintaining a safe environment wherever ROSMY programs and services are delivered. * Personnel management of a staff of three or more full time employees plus oversight of program coordinator's management of volunteer base. ED will be responsible for regular supervision of staff, development and review of performance goals, and hiring and retaining staff. The Executive Director will be responsible for establishing and maintaining strong, collaborative working relationships with community leaders, including other agencies with which ROSMY partners to provide programs and services, leaders of other youth oriented and/or gay-oriented organizations. The Executive Director is expected to lead the implementation of the organization's mission by working with the board, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders. In partnership with the board, the ED will develop a strategic plan that will guide the agency's activities. The ED will build an operational plan that details how the strategic plans will be accomplished. The Executive Director reports to the ROSMY Board of Directors. Key Duties and Responsibilities * Management and oversight of ROSMY programs, services and facilities. * Serve as community ambassador for ROSMY's mission and values in both public and private forums. * Chief Development Officer * Ensure compliance with agency policies and procedures. * Fostering a collaborative work environment and providing regular feedback and supervision to staff as required by agency policy. * Financial reporting to the finance committee and board of directors. * Attending all Executive Committee and Board meetings as well as determining need for staff attendance at other committee meetings. * Provide ongoing communication to Executive Committee and Board of Directors. * Some travel required. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the board of directors. Skills Necessary for Success Written and oral communication, strategic planning, creativity, innovation, fundraising, donor development, people management, financial planning, marketing, collaboration, motivating others and servant leadership. Compensation Salary range is $45,000 to $60,000 based on experience plus competitive health and vacation benefits. Annual performance reviews and growth of agency provide opportunity for increased compensation. Preferences for Consideration * Five years experience with an organization of similar scope * Bachelor's Degree in non-profit management, psychology, sociology, social work, counseling or a related field, Master's degree a plus * At least two years experience providing social service support to youth * Working knowledge of issues facing sexual minority youth Application and Screening Process * Written application * Driving record check * Criminal history screening (state, child abuse and neglect registry, sexual offender registry) * Personal interviews * Professional references upon request To apply please submit cover letter and resume to rosmyjobsearch at yahoo.com by February 1, 2010. No paper applications will be accepted or considered. ROSMY is an equal opportunity employer. About ROSMY Founded in 1991, ROSMY's mission is to ensure Virginia's sexual minority youth an equal opportunity for success through access to support, education, advocacy and opportunities. ROSMY's services include weekly support groups for youth ages 14-20, Youth Engaged in Leadership development program, a toll free hotline (888.644.4390), online support at www.rosmy.org and the Institute for Equality which provides professional training for youth and family service providers. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 11434 bytes Desc: not available URL: From REisenman at scpartners.org Thu Jan 21 08:01:56 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:01:56 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Create or update your organization's online profile Message-ID: Dear ConnectSouthside members, Please take a moment to create or update your organization's online profile, which allows you to list calendar events, volunteer opportunities, job listings and much more by visiting http://www.connectsouthside.org. Forgotten your log-in information? Select "Login" on the homepage to access your forgotten username and password feature. Not sure if your organization already has a profile? 1. Go to http://www.connectsouthside.org/services 2. Click on "Search" 3. Look for your agency Some member organizations have more than one profile. To make it easier users, we would like for these members to choose one profile to use throughout their organization. If your organization has more than one profile, please send the username and password you would LIKE TO KEEP to southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org. Still having trouble? Register to attend ConnectSouthside User Orientation every last Wednesday of the month from 2-3pm in the Hopewell Library. To register, email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. Thank you for your continued support of ConnectSouthside. From shenry at arls.org Thu Jan 21 10:18:58 2010 From: shenry at arls.org (Henry, Shari) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:18:58 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Computer Classes for Job Seekers Message-ID: "Computing for Job Seekers" is a basic orientation for using computers to hunt for jobs. Instructors will focus on the following three areas: creating a resume using a template, establishing an email address for internet communication with employers, and learning how to navigate job searches with a focus on the Virginia Employment Commission Web site. All classes are held at the Hopewell Library. Choose from the following dates: January 27 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., February 11 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., or February 26 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reservations required. Call 804-458-6329 X 1005 or come in the Hopewell Library to register. For more information, contact Chris Wiegard (cwiegard at arls.org) or Carol Farmer (cfarmer at arls.org) with Appomattox Regional Library System, or visit our Web site at www.arls.org. From southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org Fri Jan 22 08:49:11 2010 From: southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org (southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:49:11 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Help build the network & be featured in our weekly publication Message-ID: <20100122084911.cgu8taokhwo80s4c@mail.connectnetwork.org> Dear Community Members, Help Southside Community Partners inform and connect the Southside community by sharing your recent accomplishments, new developments or upcoming events. In an effort to better serve and with your support, we will feature "what's new in Southside" on a regular basis on our e-newletters, Weekly Update. We want to hear from you! Please email southsideinfo at connectnetwork.org or by call (804) 458-329 ext 2013. From margaret at vakids.org Thu Jan 21 16:13:35 2010 From: margaret at vakids.org (Margaret Nimmo Crowe) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:13:35 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Campaign for Children's Mental Health Message-ID: <038601ca9ade$97c667e0$c75337a0$@org> Do you know that 1 in 5 kids has a mental health problem? And only about 1 in 5 of those children actually get the treatment they need? We believe that Virginia can and must do better for its children. For that reason, Voices for Virginia's Children, along with more than 20 partners, has launched the Campaign for Children 's Mental Health (www.1in5kids.org). The goal of the Campaign is to make mental health services available and accessible to the children who need them, regardless of where in Virginia they live or what "system" identifies their needs. We will accomplish this by building grassroots support to convince policy makers that this issue matters to Virginians. For that reason, the Campaign for Children's Mental Health needs as many people as possible on its email list to have the greatest political influence possible! The Campaign will use the list to send out information and advocacy requests during the legislative session and throughout the Campaign. The Campaign is asking: 1) For all those who are concerned with children's mental health, please go to the Campaign website, www.1in5kids.org to receive Campaign-specific emails. You will see that your home address is requested so that you will be sorted into legislative district to have the biggest impact. The Campaign will not be sending anything through the mail- it is only an electronic network. We want to have thousands of concerned Virginians in our advocacy network. 2) Please forward this email to your members, friends, colleagues, and any others who might be interested asking them to sign up as well. 3) Take a moment to visit the www.1in5kids.org website. Tell your story, get the facts, and learn more about the campaign. Please, get yourself and others signed up!!! Feel free to contact Margaret Nimmo Crowe, Campaign coordinator, for more information. Thanks! Margaret Nimmo Crowe Senior Policy Analyst Voices for Virginia's Children 701 E. Franklin St., Suite 807 Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 649-0184 ext 23 www.vakids.org Visit www.1in5kids.org to learn about the Campaign for Children's Mental Health! From REisenman at scpartners.org Fri Jan 22 08:28:57 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 08:28:57 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Upcoming workshops: Microsoft Powerpoint Lab & Marketing Plans and Mission Statements Message-ID: Microsoft Powerpoint provides a powerful visual mechanism for anyone who needs to sell an idea, motivate people, or share information. Individuals who are new to Powerpoint and those who want a professional refresher will find this workshop valuable. Instruction will cover creating, editing and delivering Powerpoint presentations. Instructed by Kathy Surles on Tuesday, January 26 from 9am - 1pm in the Hopewell Library. A well written mission statement will inspire volunteers and staff to produce measurable results as well as help potential donors and the community relate to the goals of your organization. The mission statement is also the key to an actionable marketing plan. This workshop will provide you with the information necessary to write an effective mission statement, the components of a good marketing plan and the steps to writing one for your organization. Instructed by Deborah Usry on Thursday, January 28 from 10am - 1pm in the Hopewell Library. For more information and registration options, please visit www.ConnectSouthside.org/NPTrainings or call (804) 458-6329 ext 2013. From mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org Thu Jan 21 16:36:17 2010 From: mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org (Marium Ahmad-Kazmi) Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:36:17 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Introductory Workshop for Nonprofit Board Members Message-ID: <12EA96E92DB48040B0A7CF604761E225012377DB@tcfpdc.tcf.local> The Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is offering an introductory workshop for individuals interested in or new to nonprofit board service. The workshop will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Community Foundation's offices (Suite 110, 7501 Boulders View Drive, Richmond, VA 23225). The workshop facilitator is Katie Campbell. Building Blocks for Nonprofit Board Members - An Introduction is a three hour workshop which focuses on the following topics: Introduction to Nonprofits; Nonprofit Governance; Top Ten Board Responsibilities (Determine Mission and Purpose, Build Foundation, Relationship with the Executive Director, Strategic Planning, Ensure Legal and Ethical Integrity, Ensure Fiscal Responsibility, Assure Quality, Recruit and Assess Board, Serve as Community Ambassadors, Build Organizational Capacity); What Should I Expect; and Getting Started. The intended workshop audience is - individuals who have never served on a nonprofit Board, are considering joining a nonprofit Board, or recently became a Board member for the first time. Workshop participants will also be eligible to participate in BoardLink which facilitates matches individuals with board/committee positions in local nonprofits. The cost for attending this workshop is $25/individual and includes light refreshments and all materials. Please make checks payable to the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence or register online at www.pnerichmond.org . Places are limited, so register early! Please note the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence is unable to offer a refund unless the workshop is canceled. If you are unable to attend the workshop, someone from your organization is welcome to take your seat. Please contact Marium Ahmad-Kazmi via email mahmad-kazmi at pnerichmond.org or via phone (804) 330-7400 ext 108, or visit the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence's website, www.pnerichmond.org for additional information. Thanking you, Marium Ahmad-Kazmi Coordinator, Special Initiatives ______________________________________________ Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence 7501 Boulders View Drive, Suite 110 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: (804) 330-7400 Ext 108 Fax: (804) 330-5992 Website: www.pnerichmond.org From lkirk1 at comcast.net Fri Jan 22 14:05:30 2010 From: lkirk1 at comcast.net (Lynn Kirk) Date: Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:05:30 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Special Needs Job & Resource Fair - Next Saturday! Message-ID: <04f201ca9b95$ddb63a20$6401a8c0@kirk> A SPECIAL NEEDS JOB & RESOURCE FAIR, scheduled Sat. Jan. 30, 10AM-2PM at the Univ. of Richmond, is FREE and open to Virginia's special-needs students and young adults ages 16-22. This is a unique opportunity for Virginia's special-needs young adults to meet potential employers, experience a business atmosphere, and obtain resources about special services, summer programs and resources. Free Child Watch services available. Hosted by Northstar Academy in coordination with the Jepson School of Leadership Studies' Leading Change Class. Details at www.NorthstarAcademy.net. Lynn J. Kirk Freelance Writer/Marketing Consultant 804. 559.5637 Office 804. 337.6667 Cell LKirk1 at comcast.net -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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The uplifting 90-minute performance is built around themes of peace, nonviolence and social justice. The show is part of Living the Dream, Richmond?s annual commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Generation Dream 2010 features youth performers from throughout the Richmond metropolitan area, along with several adult professional artists. Performances will include percussion by Drums No Guns; dance from Ezibu Muntu, Rave? Williams and City Dance Theatre; vocal performances by Fariss Hodder, VCU?s Jessie Nunn; instrumental music by harpist Ian McVoy, flautist Daniel Gonet and pianist Daniel Leibovic; original spoken word poetry by Slam Dominion and Rasul Elder and other youth; and positive hip-hop performances by Fundamental, Solo and Chhoti Maa. Generation Dream 2010 is a production of the Richmond Youth Peace Project, a joint project of the Richmond Peace Education Center and Drums No Guns. It is co-sponsored by the VCU School of Social Work and the Henrico County Department of Recreation and Parks. For more information contact the Richmond Peace Education Center, 400 W. 32nd St., Richmond VA 23225; 232-1002; www.rpec.org, rpec at rpec.org. Paul Fleisher, Asst. to the Director, RPEC ____________________________________________________________ Auto Loans Click here to save cash and find low rates on auto loans. http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/c?cp=R0g8j7ap56cIVu6Ya8JqewAAJz27gLS22dwJa8ewcs-In_LTAAYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADNAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWIwAAAAA= From jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org Mon Jan 25 15:43:33 2010 From: jessica.krack at cancerlinc.org (Jessica Krack) Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:43:33 GMT Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] LINC Upcoming Seminars Message-ID: <25b0f4bccbba413ea22abbde790ee1db@bos-web012> ?LINC will present a series of seminars for cancer patients, survivors, their families and caregivers. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR - Tuesday, January 26, 2010 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Topics are: Medicaid and FAMIS, Credit Counseling and Debt Management, and Social Security Disability John Randolph Hospital Family Life Center 411 W. Randolph Rd Hopewell, VA RSVP by calling 1-877-644-5462 toll free or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org Registered attendees will receive a small transportation stipend. Dinner will be provided. LEGALITIES OF RECONSTRUCTION AND LYMPHEDEMA February 23rd ? Tuesday 6:30 ? 8:00 p.m. Retreat Hospital The Classroom ? 1st Floor 2621 Grove Ave. Richmond, VA RSVP via toll free 877-644-5462 or email Education at cancerlinc.org This seminar is presented in partnership with Retreat Hospital HCA and Hospice of Virginia Snacks will be provided. LEGAL AND FINANCIAL PLANNING SEMINAR Thursday, March 4, 2010 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Topics include: Medicaid, Legal Papers and Documents all Cancer Patients Should Have, and Social Security Disability St. Mary's Hospital Auditorium 5801 Bremo Rd Richmond, VA RSVP by calling 1-877-644-5462 or emailing Education at cancerlinc.org Snacks will be provided. FINANCIAL PLANNING FOR WOMEN March 16 ? Tuesday 6 ? 7:30 p.m. St. Francis Medical Center ? Orvieto/Florence rooms 13710 St. Francis Blvd. Midlothian, VA RSVP via toll free 877-644-5462 or email Education at cancerlinc.org This seminar is presented in partnership with St. Francis Medical Center and the Financial Planners Association WORKING THROUGH CANCER TREATMENT April 14 ? Wednesday 6:30 ? 8:00 p.m. Henrico Doctors Hospital Williams burg Room ? 1st Floor 1602 Skipwith Rd Richmond, VA RSVP via toll free 877-644-5462 or email Education at cancerlinc.org This seminar is presented in partnership with HCA Henrico Doctors Hospital. You may also RSVP by replying to this email. Don't hesitate to call if you have questions. Sharon Caldwell, PMP LINC Outreach and Education Director 804-562-0592 sharon.caldwell at cancerlinc.org Website: www.cancerlinc.org United Way #3851 From waustin at connectnetwork.org Tue Jan 26 11:56:54 2010 From: waustin at connectnetwork.org (Wendy Austin) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:56:54 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] ANNOUNCING NEW CONTACT ADDRESSES for Southside Community Partners Message-ID: <002301ca9ea8$90f7e560$b2e7b020$@org> Dear Community members, We are changing our email contact addresses to reflect our new name of Southside Community Partners. Please update you address books as follows: waustin at scpartners.org Wendy Austin, Director of Southside Community Partners reisenman at scpartners.org Rebecca Eisenman, Coordinator of ConnectSouthside and Learning & Leadership shenry at scpartners.org Shari Henry, Nonprofit Collection Specialist vpakizer at scpartners.org Vera Pakizer, Administrative/Research Assistant Since our website is "powered by" ConnectSouthside, our URL remains as www.connectsouthside.org We can also be found online through www.SouthsideCommunityPartner.org or www.scpartners.org (both will direct you to ConnectSouthside.org) Our phone numbers and mailing address remain unchanged and are listed on the website. We have made these changes to enable more cohesive and efficient support of the Southside community. We look forward to any feedback and suggestions you can provide. Sincerely, Wendy 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 scpartners.org www.ConnectSouthside.org O) 804-458-6329 x2017 M) 804- 543-0325 F) 804-452-0909 From ellen at thejameshouse.org Tue Jan 26 09:48:26 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:48:26 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Last Chance to Register: Choose Respect Kick-off Event! Message-ID: <001801ca9e96$9eaa62d0$dbff2870$@org> Today is the last day to register for the Choose Respect Kick-off Event! We hope that if you have children or work with the youth in our community that you will join us to discuss healthy dating relationships on January 26th! The James House is bringing the Choose Respect Campaign to the Tri-Cities area! Choose Respect is a nationwide initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships and prevent dating violence before it starts. The campaign is designed to encourage positive action on the part of adolescents to form healthy, respectful relationships. Research for the initiative shows most adolescents have positive, healthy attitudes about their relationships with others. Choose Respect seeks to reinforce and sustain these positive attitudes among adolescents as they get older and begin to enter dating relationships by: . Providing effective messages for adolescents, parents, caregivers and teachers that encourage them to choose to treat themselves and others with respect. . Creating opportunities for adolescents and parents to learn about positive relationship behaviors. . Increasing adolescents' ability to recognize and prevent unhealthy, violent relationships. . Promoting ways for a variety of audiences to get information and other tools to prevent dating abuse. Join The James House staff at the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell at 3pm on January 26th to learn about the Choose Respect Campaign, watch the video, and see some of the activities in action. For more information and to register please contact Ellen at 458-2704 or by email at ellen at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A306.725898F0 support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. 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This training is appropriate for social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, advocates, the faith community, health care personnel, home visitors and anyone who would like to learn more about interpersonal violence. The training will be held at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Registration begins at 8:15 and the training will begin promptly at 8:45. This training is being offered free of charge but is not free to provide. Those who register and do not attend will be charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. You may send a substitute in your place. To learn more about the training content and to register, go to sites.google.com/site/petersburgdvtf/home If you have questions, contact Jane Clayborne, 458-2704, jane at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. 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Name: not available Type: image/jpeg Size: 2365 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org Tue Jan 26 17:28:06 2010 From: Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org (Kenneth_Samuel at uss.salvationarmy.org) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 17:28:06 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Classes at The Community Education Center 0f The Salvation Army Message-ID: The Salvation Army Community Education Center is offering FREE classes Microsoft Word 07 Microsoft Powerpoint 07 Microsoft Excel 07 Basic Computer Instruction Most classes are scheduled once a week for 6 weeks Call to register now before the classes fill up 804-732-8449 x204 All classes are held in Petersburg New Classes are starting in February!! Kenneth Samuel Director Community Education Center 1228 South West St. Petersburg VA 23803 office 804-732-8449 ext 204 cell 804-243-4246 fax 804-733-2977 From sreynolds at vscpa.com Tue Jan 26 15:19:16 2010 From: sreynolds at vscpa.com (Shawnte Reynolds) Date: Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:19:16 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] VSCPA Financial Fitness Workshops Message-ID: <5576E749E389B44E90B468CF6AC9BE8B1B79181B05@vscpa-mail.vscpa.local> As a benefit to all Virginians, the Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) presents three FREE Financial Fitness Workshops. During your spring cleaning in February and April, spend some time cleaning up your finances and securing your money in these tough financial times. To reserve your spot, please visit http://www.FinancialFitness.org or contact the VSCPA Education Team at (800) 341-8189 or cpe at vscpa.com. New Year's Financial Resolutions ** Virtual workshop: This workshop will take place via Internet and conference call. You will receive dial-in/login instructions in your confirmation e-mail a few days before the workshop. ** Date: Thursday, February 4 ** Time: Noon - 1 p.m. ** Location: Online ** Discussion leader: Phil Umansky, CPA, Ph.D., Virginia Union University ** Description: In 2010, resolve to shape up your finances! This fast-paced workshop provides practical tips for eliminating debt, saving, rebalancing your retirement portfolio, organizing your financial records, creating a will, reviewing your insurance coverage, planning for the unexpected and more. Make good financial management a New Year's resolution you can keep by registering for this workshop today! ** Registration: Register online at http://www.FinancialFitness.org, call (800) 341-8189 or e-mail cpe at vscpa.com. Exercise Your Financial Future ** Virtual workshop: This workshop will take place via Internet and conference call. You will receive dial-in/login instructions in your confirmation e-mail a few days before the workshop. ** Date: Tuesday, April 6 ** Time: Noon - 1 p.m. ** Location: Online ** Discussion leader: Phil Umansky, CPA, Ph.D., Virginia Union University ** Description: The current economy includes financial hurdles and roadblocks in your race to retirement. Find out how to leap over the hurdles and push through the roadblocks by attending this information-packed workshop. Learn the best ways to fund your retirement and get more information about investments, estate planning, wills and trusts, Medicare and long-term care insurance. All members of the general public are invited to attend this workshop. ** Registration: Register online at http://www.FinancialFitness.org, call (800) 341-8189 or e-mail cpe at vscpa.com. Money-Wise Women ** Date: Thursday, April 22 ** Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. ** Location: Richmond CPA Center, 4309 Cox Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060 ** Discussion leaders: Elsie Rose, CPA, is a shareholder in the Richmond office of Yount, Hyde & Barbour, PC. ** Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary lunch. ** Description: Get an understanding of the financial issues unique to women, including money and relationships, insurance strategies, retirement and estate planning, planning for your child's education, financial issues in divorce, concerns for widowhood and financial planning. Don't miss this chance to get valuable information and ask questions. ** Registration: Register online at http://www.FinancialFitness.org, call (800) 341-8189 or e-mail cpe at vscpa.com. Shawnt? T. Reynolds Public Relations Specialist Virginia Society of CPAs www.vscpa.com (804) 612-9424 sreynolds at vscpa.com From lnoel at ppls.org Wed Jan 27 10:25:18 2010 From: lnoel at ppls.org (Latryce Noel) Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:25:18 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Free Genealogy Workshop Message-ID: Join us on Wednesday, February 3 at 6:00 to discover how to research and trace your ancestry in this informative workshop led by Minor Weisiger from the Library of Virginia and staff from the Petersburg Public Library System. Learn about the many resources available to aid your search as well as helpful hints to increase your results. This FREE workshop is being held at the McKenney/Central Branch Library in Petersburg, and is structured for the beginners, however, more seasoned researchers are invited to attend as well. Registration is required. The McKenney/Central Branch is located at 137 South Sycamore Street. For more information or to register, please email Latryce Noel at lnoel at ppls.org or call 733-2387, extension 29. From REisenman at scpartners.org Thu Jan 28 09:38:19 2010 From: REisenman at scpartners.org (Eisenman, Rebecca) Date: Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:38:19 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Support your next grant proposal with compelling data! Message-ID: Do you know where to find data that supports your proposal and how best to present it? If you answered no, then you will want to attend Digging for Data: Finding & Using Data to Make a Compelling Grant Request with Karen Cameron. This workshop will introduce various types of data and their definitions. Participants will work in real time through some of the best web sites for finding quality data and discuss various ways to present data that best conveys a convincing message. This workshop is only $20 and will be held on Tuesday, February 2 from 9:30am - 12:30pm in the Hopewell Library, 209 E. Cawson St, Hopewell. For more information and registration please visit 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" We've changed emails! Please update your contact lists to reflect reisenman at scpartners.org Find us on: Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Raise money for ConnectSouthside just by searching the Internet or shopping online with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com From ellen at thejameshouse.org Wed Jan 27 14:16:52 2010 From: ellen at thejameshouse.org (Ellen Costlow) Date: Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:16:52 -0500 Subject: [ConnectSouthside.org] Advocates as Allies Training in Petersburg FEB 10th! Message-ID: <003c01ca9f85$4be33a50$e3a9aef0$@org> The Petersburg Domestic Violence Taskforce is hosting a one-day training on domestic and sexual violence on February 10th. The training will include sessions on law enforcement response, faith community response, elder abuse as well as other topics and will feature guest speaker Debbie Smith (after whom the Debbie Smith Act, 2004, was named). This training is appropriate for social workers, law enforcement, court personnel, advocates, the faith community, health care personnel, home visitors and anyone who would like to learn more about interpersonal violence. The training will be held at First Baptist Church, 236 Harrison Street, Petersburg, VA 23803. Registration begins at 8:15 and the training will begin promptly at 8:45. This training is being offered free of charge but is not free to provide. Those who register and do not attend will be charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. You may send a substitute in your place. To learn more about the training content and to register, go to sites.google.com/site/petersburgdvtf/home If you have questions, contact Jane Clayborne, 458-2704, jane at thejameshouse.org. Ellen Costlow, Sexual Abuse Intervention Advocate Proud Winners of The Cameron Foundation's 2008 Cleveland A. Wright Award for Outstanding Community Service cid:image001.jpg at 01C9A306.725898F0 support, advocacy and education for people affected by sexual violence, domestic violence and stalking 1016 Maplewood Avenue Hopewell, VA 23860 (804) 458-2704 www.thejameshouse.org Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. 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