The upcoming presentations will provide an overview of proposed revisions to the Comp Plan, and changes to the city's official Land Use Map. While there have been many opportunities for input over the past 18 months, these presentations will be the first time to hear about the Draft document itself. Other opportunities to weigh-in are planned - including a Mayor's hearing - but the upcoming presentations are your best chance to ask questions and be heard.

Comp Plan Week #3 Presentation Dates and Locations

Monday, May 22 from 6 - 8:30 pm at the Reeves Center located at 2000 14th Street, NW Community Room, 2nd Flr Metro: U Street/Cardozo Station Bus: 66, 68, 90, 92, 93, 96, 98, X3

Tuesday, May 23 from 6 - 8:30 pm at McKinley High School located at 151 T Street, NE Metro: Rhode Island Avenue Station Bus: 81, 82, 83, 86, 84, 85, B8, B9, D8, H8, H9, M31, P6, S41, T18

Wednesday, May 24 from 6 - 8:30 pm at Kelly-Miller Middle School located at 301 49th Street, NE Metro: Benning Road Station Bus: 96, 97, E32, U5, U6, U8, W4, W54

There will be a copy of the working draft of the revised Comp Plan at www.inclusivecity.org after May 15.

In the meantime, you can view and review working drafts of all of the Citywide Elements of the revised Comp Plan at website below.

For further information, please call (202) 442-8812.

Title and Description: Development Assistant (#5104) The incumbent is responsible for ensuring administrative aspects of Development office are carried out in a timely and professional manner along with other administrative task. Work closely with Grants Manager/Development Associate and provide research assistance to Grants Manager.
Education: Associates or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience: A minimum of three years experience in an administrative position, preferably in a nonprofit development office.
Knowledge: Computer and programs literacy. Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent problem solving skills. Ability to work effectively with a range or staff with a variety of interests and backgrounds. Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Title and Description: Grants Manager/Development Associate (#5103) The incumbent is responsible for the development and production of grants and contract proposals to federal agencies, corporations, and foundations. Responsible for identifying new sources of funding and sustaining relationships with current funders. Perform other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience:One to three years progressively responsible experience in the field of development with a focus on grants management. Experience in government, corporate, foundation and major donor solicitation. Experience writing grant proposals.
Knowledge: Computer literacy. Proficient in Windows environment. Excellent organizational, management and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Knowledge of government grant reporting requirements. Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Sound understanding of basic resource development principles and ethics.

Interested candidates please send your resume to Brigitte Nash Hodges by fax to 202/610-9610 or email to bhodges@chdc.org.

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• Learn to take good care of your finances
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Class meets Thursday evenings in May and June for 8 to 10 weeks.

Provided by Make Piece/Peace, Inc. and the Perry Career & Training Center.

For information,call 202.216.0053.

This opportunity offers $500 to youth between the ages of 15-25 or to organizations that serve engage youth ages 15-25. Successful applicants will design a service-learning project that promotes awareness about climate change and possible solutions.

The Red, White, and Green Climate Change Grant is open to all young people in the United States between the ages of 15-25 and to organizations that serve youth ages 15-25.

Applicants will be expected to develop and implement a service project about climate change that engages their community and candidates running for election in November 2006. They welcome projects where youth work in partnership with adults (parents, coaches, teachers, youth leaders, etc.), but remember this is an opportunity for youth to shine. Projects should be youth-led, and the service must take place between October 1 and November 30, 2006. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, September 1, 2006.

YOUTH SERVICE AMERICA (YSA) is a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally. Founded in 1986, YSA?s mission is to expand the impact of the youth service movement with communities, schools, corporations, and governments.

Please download and review both the application and application guidelines.
Email redwhiteandgreen@ysa.org if you have questions after reviewing the materials.

List of available opportunities on the project finder:

Resource Guide for Prospective Parents
Evaluating Mental Health Policies in the US
NSP Data Assessment
Collaboration DC "Mapping South of Washington"

If you would like to share any announcements from your organization or campus with the CoRAL Network community, send a brief blurb to kcarter@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.