Bright Beginnings , Inc is looking for experienced, knowledgeable and energetic employees to work at their evening care early learning, child development program. Employment began in July 2005.

Bright beginnings is a developmental child care center for homeless preschoolers whose families are in crisis shelters or transitional housing in Washington, DC. The center offers free, full-day, year-round, and developmentally-appropriate care for approximately 100 children aged six weeks to five years old. As one of two child care centers in the District of Columbia that offers free care to homeless children, Bright Beginnings is alleviating a desperate community shortage.

Resumes should be sent to Bright Beginnings, Inc. 128 M Strett NW, Suite 150 Washington DC 20001 or faxed to 202.842.9095 Attn. Doris Dupuy

The NSLC is calling for high-quality service-learning workshops geared to NSLC's diiverse attendees, such as educators in K-12 and higher education, youth leaders, trainers, policy-makers, grantees, researchers, funders and many others. This years conference will highlight workshops related to Service-Learning, and Service-learning Research, among various other subject areas. Young people are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. All proposals must be postmarked by September 26, 2005.

Originating in Minnesota in 1989, The National Service-Learning Conference is the largest gathering of youths and practitioners involved in the service- learning movement, drawing nearly 2,900 attendees from across the United States and 41 other countries.

It focuses on service-learning as a way of teaching and learning that builds academic skills and citizenship while addressing community needs in a real way. The conference convenes teachers and other service-learning practitioners, administrators, educators of pre-service teachers, researchers, policy-makers, youth leaders, parents, program coordinators, national service members, community- based organization staffs, and corporate and foundation officers.

The conference connects participants with service- learning leaders through three days of plenary sessions, featured forums, and service projects. It also provides access to new ideas and networking opportunities, with more than 200 workshops.

Please join the upcoming Open House event to learn more about the Spring 2006 and Summer 2006 programs. The Open Houses provide prospective students an opportunity to meet and mingle with various members of the program community. In addition to the Director, invited is the Program Alumni and Faculty to answer specific questions and give more detailed information about the program.

The Nonprofit Management Executive Certificate Program is designed to strengthen the leadership and management capacity of nonprofit practitioners. The program gives participants the skills necessary to respond to the complex challenges and opportunities of nonprofit organizations. Designed as an experiential leadership lab, this program provides a stimulating and supportive climate for exploring the pressing issues facing current and future nonprofit leaders.

Young People For (YP4) is a youth-driven and youth- led program that brings together young leaders and activists who are eager to take up the challenge to ensure that their voices are heard on critical issues. This program is designed for serious people who are interested in becoming more effective leaders and contributing to positive social change on their campuses, in their communities and across the nation.

Young People For is a year-long program for 150 freshmen, sophomores and juniors from colleges and universities around the country. The fellowship will help today's rising progressive leaders to accomplish their goals and make a difference on their campuses, in the community and across the nation. The fellowship begins with a free, all-expenses paid summit from January 13-16, 2006 in Washington, D.C. with networking, receptions, workshops and trainings on how to:
* Develop progressive networks and coalitions
* Learn effective messaging techniques
* Use the Media to get your message out
* Improve your campus and community organizing skills

Following the January summit, fellows will have the opportunity to organize with other fellows on their campus and around the country - and receive organization funding and support to take effective action!

Help shape the DC Comprehensive Plan and the kind of place the District will be for generations to come. The Comp Plan guides how and where we as a city will grow, and provides the policy and planning guidance we need to address the issues facing Washington, DC today. The Office of Planning (OP) invites you to attend a "Planning Fair" during Comp Plan Week #2 -- on the day and location most convenient to you: Each of the four planning fairs will be held in the evening, from 6-9 p.m. The content of each fair is the same, so participate in the one most convenient for you. Use the WMATA RideGuide http://www.wmata.com> to find the best way to get to a meeting using public transportation.

The Office of Planning (OP) plans for land use, economic development and neighborhood revitalization in the District of Columbia and reviews zoning and historic preservation cases. OP assists the Mayor in preparing the Comprehensive Plan and maintains the District's State Data Center. OP works with residents in every neighborhood in the District to identify or confirm neighborhood priorities, develop long-range plans and identify implementation strategies. OP develops proactive plans for managing growth and revitalizing long-neglected neighborhoods in our city.

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.