Wed, January 25, 2012 9:00AM to 2:00PM (Central) Chicago, IL Loyola University - Centennial Forum Student Union Hosted by LUC - Center for Experiential Learning |
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Thursday, December 1, 2011
2012 Spring Non Profit Opportunities Fair & workshops
Streets for Cycling Plan 2020
The City of Chicago is embarking on the Streets for Cycling Plan 2020 to identify a network of bicycling facilities that will ensure all Chicagoans, from children riding to school to senior citizens riding to the grocery store, feel safe and comfortable riding their bike on the city’s streets.
December 10th, Saturday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
23 E. Madison St. (storefront)
Three additional public meetings will be held later this winter.
Like us at www.facebook.com/
(To request a reasonable accommodation, contact streetsforcycling2020@gmail.
Laura Wilkison
MetroStrategies, Inc.
Cell: 773-454-3897
Chicago's 2012 HIV/AIDS Awareness Day of Workshops
LEED Skills Job Traiing program in Region 3
LEED Council Offers "Home Performance: Green Carpentry and Weatherization"
We are recruiting for a high-powered, comprehensive job-skills training program designed for individuals with a genuine interest in the rapidly developing specialties of green carpentry and weatherization.
This program is primarily targeted at unemployed or underemployed individuals living in the Austin, East Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Logan Square, Near West Side, North Lawndale, West Garfield Park, or West Town Community Areas. Residents of certain other Community Areas are also eligible.
The training starts on Monday, December 12.
Please note, however, that prospective trainees must go through a 5-step, 10-hour intake process.
Absolutely no walk-ins will be accepted.
Individuals with interest should contact: Ebony McLaurin, Client Services Coordinator, at 773-929-5552 ext. 228. She will lead them through the intake process.
Internship Opportunity for Foster Care youth
Adoption Institute (CCAI) is an internship program for young adults who
spent at least 24 consecutive months in foster care at any point in
their life and who have completed at least 4 semesters of higher
education by May 29, 2012. CCAI places interns in Congressional offices
in Washington, DC for a 9-week internship program. The goal of the
program is to educate policymakers about the experiences of foster youth
in an effort to inspire legislative improvements to the foster care
system. Interns participating in this program benefit both personally
and professionally, gaining experience and networking with professionals
from various fields that will bolster their careers for years to come.
In addition, interns are given the opportunity to share their
recommendations for improving foster care by writing a policy report
that is presented at a briefing and disseminated to policymakers and
advocates across the country. Housing, travel, and a weekly stipend are
provided by CCAI.
Applications are accepted now until January 6, 2012.
The program will run May 29-July 28, 2012.
For more information and to apply, visit www.ccainstitute.org/fyiapply
2012 Business License Renewal Online
2012 Business License Renewal Online
As of January 1, 2012, all City of Chicago business license renewals must be processed online. An "Online Business License Renewal Tutorial" workshop will be held on Friday, December 23rd, from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. in Room 805 of City Hall. The workshop will consist of a demonstration on how to use the Online Business License Renewal System, and a discussion about the various things to keep in mind when renewing your business license. You will find that the online license renewal process is fast, easy and secure. More tutorials will be held in early 2012. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 773-734-0626.
White House Summer Internship
White House Summer Internship
The White House Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. Although unpaid, this hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
The application period for the summer 2012 White House Internship Program is now open until January 22, 2012.
To learn more, and to apply, visit: http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships
BILL GATES ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME MINORITY STUDENTS
BILL GATES ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME MINORITY STUDENTS
The deadline for submitting an application is
Wednesday, January 11, 2012. To apply, visit www.gmsp.org
The Gates Millennium ScholarS Program
For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012, the GMS 2012 Scholarship Application online process is now open. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. We provide Gates Millennium Scholars with personal and professional development through our leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.
Our program is more than a scholarship—it’s an opportunity to change your life! Just ask Deonte Bridges how much the GMS scholarship means to him.
If you are willing to serve as a nominator or recommender for deserving students, you can make a difference in their lives.
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential by:
- Reducing financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need;
- Increasing the representation of these target groups in the disciplines of computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health and the sciences, where these groups are severely underrepresented;
Summer 2012 Corporate Internships at Walgreens
These internships are excellent opportunities for HIGH POTENTIAL, DIVERSE students to work in a corporate setting for a Fortune 50 company!
- Must be a Sophomore, Junior, at 1st Year MBA student with 1-4 semesters of school left .
Small Business Development Resources
Good afternoon. I just wanted to share small business resources that you, or someone you know, may find of interest.
State Representative LaShawn Ford Small Business Seminar
State Representative LaShawn Ford, the Chairman of the Small Business Empowerment and Workforce Development Committee, will be hosting a Small Business Seminar on Saturday, December 17, 2011, at the offices of the Chicagoland Foreign Investment Group, LLC, 111 East Wacker Drive, 26th Floor, Chicago, IL. A number of State Agencies will be present to provide information about their services, and conduct a workshop on how small businesses may get certified to do business with the State of Illinois. You may download a flyer for the workshop and a fact sheet for doing business with the State below.
http://valeriefleonard.com/
Entrepreneurial Idol
Chicago State University, in cooperation with Senator Mark Kirk and Representative Jesse Jackson, Jr., are sponsoring the Entrepreneurial Idol Competion for Small Businesses and Nonprofit Businesses. The multi-step process will start this Friday, December 2, 2011, with a workshop, and culminate with a winner selected by a judges panel and audience members on February 3, 2012. Click onto the link below to learn more.
http://www.csu.edu/business/
Million Dollar Business Pitch
Michael Baisden, a nationally-syndicated radio host with WSRB, is sponsoring the Million Dollar Business Pitch. Entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to submit their business, product, or service for a chance to get a part of a $500,000 investment into small businesses. Click onto http://www.baisdenlive.com/
Business Plan Pro Discount
You can order Business Plan Pro and Marketing Plan Pro at discounts ranging from 20%-40%. Business Plan Pro will provide
Visit http://www.paloalto.com/
If your business or nonprofit organization is looking for someone to write a business plan or review it for reasonableness, please feel free to contact me.
Emilie & Friends Releases Report on the City of Chicago's
I thank Otis Monroe, CEO of the Monroe Foundation, for sharing an e-mail from the Emilie & Friends Show, with links to a press release and report regarding the City's track record on contracting with Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises. Click here to download the e-mail.
Valerie F. Leonard
Community Development Consultant
Phone: 773-521-3137
Fax: 773-522-1832
E-mail: valeriefleonard@msn.
Website: http://www.
Weblog: http://
New Starts, Second Chances Erasing Juvenile Criminal Records
Time: 5:30-7:30p
Date: December 12 2011
New Starts,Second Chances
Erasing Juvenile Criminal Records
Date:
Monday, December 12
Time:
5:30 - 7:30
Address:
Power House High School
931 S. Homan Ave.
Free Pizza!
Educate Yourself!
Work for Change!
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to let you know about a great opportunity for your students and youth who you work with. A group of students at Power House High School in North Lawndale is organizing and will be facilitating a workshop about the value and importance of erasing juvenile criminal records.
The workshop is on December 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. There will be pizza. If you are planning to attend and bring youth, please RSVP to me at projectnia@hotmail.com so that I have a sense of how much food we will need.
Please come out to support the young people. They are working really hard on pulling this together. Attached you will find a flier for the workshop & below is a link:
http://unmarkedcampaign.
Hope to see many of you there with your youth.
In peace,
Mariame
Mariame Kaba
Founder and Director
Project NIA
www.project-nia.org
Our mission is to dramatically reduce the reliance on arrest, detention, and incarceration for addressing youth crime and to instead promote the use of restorative and transformative practices, a concept that relies on community-based alternatives.
Visit our new resource -- Chicago Youth Justice Project -- http://www.
Be Green & Save Green at BBF
Be Green - Save Green
Learn how you can save 20-30% savings on your Utility Bills
at the
Lawndale Energy Action Fair (LEAF)
Saturday, December 3rd
10am – 12 noon
Better Boys Foundation
1512 S Pulaski Rd Chicago, IL
Games, Info, and Fun!!!
Raffle and Prizes!!!
Sponsored by
Lawndale Christian Development Corporation
Center for Neighborhood Technology
I-Go Car Sharing
Delta Institute
And
UIC – School of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
For More Information Please Call
773-762-8889
Toy Drive in Pilsen
Hello everyone!
I am doing a special Toys and Gift Drive for my community Pilsen.
I decided to give readings in exchange for a gift. These gifts would then be donated to children of the community. Now this gift should be the same value as the reading.
Tarot readings are 20.00 and for additional services it is more.
If you come and get one service bring one toy at the value of 20.00
if you know you will get 2 or 3 services bring 2 or 3 toys of equal value.
Here are my prices:
Tarot Readings 20.00 30mnts
Angel Readings 20.00 30mnts
Palm Readings 15.00 25 mnts
Dream interpretation 15.00 25mnts
Spirit Reading where you contact a deceased loved one 20.00 30 mnts
One hour readings are 40.00
Mujeres Latinas En Accion will be benefiting from this special Toy Drive.
(http://www.
The toys/gifts will go to their clients’ children from 18 months to 11 years old. Most of these children have dealt with abuse in their families and come from a single parent home.
*Please bring a toy or clothing for boys and girls ages 8 months to 11 years old
To book your session for this special Tarot Reading please email me at
cristina@angelictarot.net
or respond to this invite.
Please let me know the day and the time you will come.
Please make sure to keep your appointment we are counting on you to make a difference in these children's lives.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND PARTICIPATION THIS MEANS A LOT TO ME!!!!
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Toys and Gift drive with Tarot Readings!
Wednesday
December 14th 2011
Efebinas Cafe 1640 W. Blue Island
3pm till 9pm
Thursday
December 15th 2011
Efebinas Cafe 1640 W. Blue Island
3pm till 9pm
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angelictarot.net
Free Flu shots for residents: Ward 2 news
2nd Ward Flu Clinic
Alderman Bob Fioretti is proud to partner with the
Chicago Department of Public Health to offer
FREE flu shots for residents.
No appointments are necessary;
This is a walk-in clinic.
Noon to 3 p.m.
Friday, December 2, 2011
First Immanuel Lutheran Church
1124 S. Ashland Ave.
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Adopt-a-Family: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In partnership with the West Loop Community Organization, we are starting a new tradition in the 2nd Ward. We have reached out to pastors and community leaders to identify families in the 2nd Ward who don't have the resources to have a very good holiday.
We are truly humbled with the interest of this program . . . The generosity of our residents is truly wonderful! However, we still have families who need assistance.
We have asked each family to list each member and a "wish" for a gift this holiday season. We are asking the generous residents of the 2nd ward to "adopt-a-family" and donate the items the needy family requested.
We are hoping to have the items by December 19th, at our office at 1319 S. State St, so we can get them to the families in time for Christmas.
Each family is different, and many of the requests are simple; toys, household items, and winter clothes. 312.263.9273, or email her at: beth.o'mara@cityofchicago.org.
We will provide you with more information about a family available for adoption in this effort. Of course, if you know a family who is struggling this season, please let Beth know, so we can get them involved with this program. We are hoping to give each family their presents during the week of December 19. |
Magazine for youth by Youth
Insphire Magazine is a new youth magazine dedicated to informing high school teens about careers and educational pathways available to them. This hot and funky magazine will be filled with information about teens that are making a difference in their futures and the future of their communities. Written and edited by local teens, this magazine is truly by youth, for youth and aspires to give our local youth an outlet to let their concerns be heard, their opinions be validated and to help them create a roadmap to their future aspirations.
For more information about Insphire or to be added to our mailing list, please send an email to insphire@hirelearningonline.org.
Hire Learning Career Development Academy
*located in Chicago south suburbs
Cease Fire Program Beat 423 now Hiring
Hearst Foundation Grants for Cultural Projects
enrich the lives of young people by engaging them in cultural activities,
primarily through arts-in-education programs. Grants are awarded to major
institutions and community organizations in the arts and sciences that
address the lack of arts programming in pre-K through 12th grade curricula
by providing comprehensive, on-site and/or outreach education activities.
Considers requests from organizations with operating budgets under $1
million.
Submit a brief cover letter, one-page executive summary, and a
five-page proposal narrative and attachments.
See website for complete
guidelines and application procedure.
NOTE: Applications by postal mail
only. Organizations East of the Mississippi River should send requests to:
The Hearst Foundations, 300 West 57th St., 26th Floor, New York, New York
10019-3741, T: (212) 586-5404, FAX: (212) 586-1917; Organizations West of
the Mississippi River should send requests to: The Hearst Foundations, 90
New Montgomery St., Ste. 1212, San Francisco, CA 94105, T: (415) 908-4500,
FAX: (415) 348-0887, http://www.hearstfdn.org/.
Deadline: Ongoing