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On October 5, PBS aired a special about a Federal law starting to come into effect that requires public housing tenants to complete 96 hours of unpaid volunteer work each year or else face eviction. Some lawmakers believe that public housing tenants need to give back to their communities in return for the services they receive; but tenants are having difficulties meeting the requirements, and the agencies responsible for oversight of the program don't have the resources to implement it properly. The special focuses in on a family in Denver being evicted for failing to complete the hours, which leaves the question, how will families in DC fare? |
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Event: Nonprofit Networking Event
When: Wednesday, October 18, 6:00-8:00pm Where: Zorba's Cafe, 1612 20th Street, N.W. (at Connecticut Avenue) (202) 387-8555 Socialize and network with others in the nonprofit sector at this event co-hosted by OneWorld U.S., Civilrights.org and Our New Evolution. |
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Event: Policy Breakfast Forum: Strategies for Increasing College Access and Completion for DC Students When: Thursday, October 19, 8:30-10:30am Where: One Judiciary Square (on the Metro Red Line), First Floor Hearing Room, 441 Fourth Street, NW Deborah Gist, State Education Officer, and Josh Baron, Manager, Bridgespan Group will present a study on dropout rates among DC students and discuss what needs to be done to help DC students succeed. Other community and education leaders such as Mayor Anthony Williams and Superintendant of DC Schools Clifford Janey will also share their perspectives. RSVP by October 16 (today!) to Steph Cheng at stephanie.cheng@dc.gov or 202-724-1398. |
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Event: Public Hearing on Bill 16-759, "Nonprofit Organizations Oversight Improvement Act of 2006" When: Thursday, October 19 Where: 5th floor, Wilson Building (DC City Hall), 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Bill 16-759 contains the first significant modifications to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act since its enactment in 1962, aiming to ensure that nonprofit organizations really are nonprofit. However, this is also an opportunity to modify other sections of the law, including parts that cause compliance problems for nonprofit organizations. The Center for Nonprofit Advancement invites organizations to testify at the hearing. Those who wish to do so should provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title to Ms. Janene D. Jackson, Committee Clerk, at 202.724.8064; by fax 202.724.6664 or via email at jjackson@dccouncil.us by close of business Tuesday, October 17 2006. Testimonies submitted by this time will be given to the Councilmembers before the hearing. |
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Event: Workshop for Teachers
When: Saturday, October 21st, 9am-12:30pm Where: WHUT, 2222 4th St NW This workshop is designed for teachers to explore the many creative possibilities for their students to develop an appreciation for and enthusiasm about the civil rights movement as history and understanding the Constitution, civic responsibility and participation. (Grades 5 – 12) In this workshop participants will learn about the civic implications of the traditional narrative and about the dynamic, people’s history of the movement. Teachers will leave the workshop with techniques, activities, and exercises that will engage students in learning civil rights history using the landmark series EYES ON THE PRIZE which returns to public television in October 2006.
No Admission Fee. Workshop is open to all teachers
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Event: "Moving Forward: Continued Commitment to Building Partnerships" - 8th Annual Public-Private Conference, held by the Office of Partnerships and Grants Development (OPGD), in partnership with Citibank, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and the Alliance for Nonprofit Management When: Monday, October 30, 8:00am-4:30pm Where: George Washington University, Cloyd Heck Marvin Center, 800 21st Street, NW A conference that brings together nonprofit and faith-based organizations, foundations and corporations, educational insitutions and local and federal government, featuring workshops on grants, cooperation between the public and private sectors and fund raising. Registration is $55 by October 24, or $75 afterwards. Nonprofit organizations can also receive exhibit space and other perks with a contribution of $100. |
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Event: Student Conference When: November 10th - 11th Where: Washington Court Hotel, Washington D.C. The Bringing Theory to Practice Project invites college and university students to attend its second annual student conference: Student Leadership and Civic Engagement. The Student Conference is designed to encourage college students to reflect upon their own attitudes and leadership abilities within the areas of engaged and service learning. A series of interactive presentations and discussions will provide students with tools to help them grow as both leaders and students as well as inspire them to continue their service activities after graduation. The Student Civic Engagement Conference Track is sponsored by the Charles Engelhard Foundation of New York City and is offered in partnership with the Association of American Colleges and Universities. The BTtoP Project is committed to exploring and advocating the academic community's interest, support and valuing of engaged student learning and its relationship to the mental health and civic development of individuals and their communities.
For more information, and a copy of the Conference
agenda, please call 202-884-0815 or click on the link
below to visit BTtoP's
website.
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Washington Post Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Management: An award given by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, recognizing outstanding management practices among DC area nonprofit organizations. The award includes a $10,000 cash grant and a scholarship to Georgetown University's Center for Public and Nonprofit Leadership's Nonrpofit Management Executive Ceritificate Program. In addition, every application will receive feedback from their selection committee, so merely entering will bring beneficial results. The application deadline is December 15. A workshop will be held on October 26 to provide information on the award competition and how to participate. Workshop: Thursday, October 26, 9:30-11:00am, at the Center for Nonprofit Advancement, 1666 K Street, NW, Suite 440 Information and applications
Public Interest Litigation: The Impact Fund
is looking for nonprofit organizations willing to
pursue public interest litigation addressing
systemic deprivations of constitutional or statutory
rights in post-9/11 cases, criminal justice and
immigration and education access and equity. Awards
range from $10.000 to $25,000. The deadline for
applications is November 20.
Toolbox Grant Program: Lowe's Charitable and
Educational Foundation is offering funds for school
projects that encourage parent involvement and build
community spirit. Deadline for applications is
February 15, 2007. |
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Project Finder searchable database makes CBR partnerships happen-log on to find the person or organization with the qualities you need for your research project. Community organizations enter their project descriptions, resource base and research needs. Faculty and students researchers enter their interests, expertise and skills. It's fast, easy and free- simply create a profile and password and follow the directions to enter project descriptions.
List of available opportunities on the project finder:
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Since July 2004, we have been sending out weekly
'Newsbits' featuring upcoming opportunities, events
and news for the CoRAL Network community.
Newsbits is currently received by over 600 Network
affiliates throughout the National Capital Region.
If you would like to share any announcements from your organization or campus with the CoRAL Network community, send a brief blurb to info@coralnetwork.org by close of business each Thursday for inclusion in the following Monday's Newsbits. Please note that submissions MUST be about local events, news, opportunities and activities that are related to community affairs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. |
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