Perry School Community Services Center, Inc. has a position available for a Director of Development that will report to the Executive Director, and is responsible for expanding the fundraising efforts of the organization into new sources (new foundation, corporations, etc.) and new funding vehicles (e.g., online giving and planned giving). The Development Director is also responsible for automating the funding data and planning process and coordinating fundraising events.

Send/Fax/Email Resumes by August 11, 2006 to: Paul McElligott at the Perry Center, Inc. 128 M Street, NW #100 Washington, D.C. 20001 Fax (202) 312-7145
Email: paulmc@perryschool.org

Parts of the District have undergone rapid change in recent years and some areas, particularly Ward 1, have experienced an influx of new residents. Less obvious are those who have chosen or been forced to leave, and the conflicts ? over restaurant/bar zoning, "zero tolerance" policing, affordable housing and homeless shelters ? that often erupt between neighbors, or alongside new development. The panelists will share their perspectives on the forces behind the changing human geography of the District and what conscientious residents can do to stay informed and contribute to preserving real diversity in our neighborhoods, followed by audience discussion.

Childcare will be provided by the DC Childcare Collective - please contact willisa [at] gmail [dot] com or 202 277 5262 if you will be needing childcare.

One of the greatest ways to make change in the community is through individual action. Don't like a new state law passed? A few playgrounds need some cleaning up? Then take action! The Latino community as in any community has its share of problems, but how do people encourage Latino youth to take action in dealing with those problems? The youth are a valuable asset to every community and should be utilized, yet only a small percentage are involved in community service. Come explore with YSA and selected experts on how to motivate Latino youth to be leaders where they live.

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.

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"

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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.