News From
The Coalition, Inc.
Friday 14 August 2009 / Volume 4, Number 4
The Coalition, Inc. Board of Directors
Gary R. Adams (President/CEO), John E. Churchville (Treasurer), Yvonne Haughton (Exec. Secretary),
Members:
Josephine Blow, Patricia Coyne, Stanley Daniels, Tom Henry, Calvin Johnson, Angela Mohammed, Abdul Malik Raheem
Table of content
For Our Children … 02
This Week … 04
Employment and Training Opportunities … 05
Health Matters …06
Green Piece … 07
Grants, Scholarships & Instruction… 08
SpotLight … 09
Arts for Awareness … 10
Coming Up …13
Computers and Technology … 22
A Hand Up … 22
On The Airways … 24
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Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do something you want done because he wants to do it. - Dwight Eisenhower
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It is human nature to hate him whom you have injured.
-- Publius Cornelius Tacitus.
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"Planning is thinking beforehand how something is to be made or done, and mixing imagination with the product – which in a broad sense makes all of us planners. The only difference is that some people get a license to get paid for thinking and the rest of us just contribute our good thoughts to our fellow man."
-- Paul R. Williams
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A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, 'So your mother says your prayers for you each night? That's very commendable. What does she say?'
The little boy replied, 'Thank God he's in bed!'
(Thanks to Vernon Brown for this selection)
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For the Lexophiliacs
The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference.
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The greatest and noblest pleasure which men can have in this world is to discover new truths; and the next is to shake off old prejudices.
-- Frederick the Great
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I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.
Maya Angelou
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The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it. - Elaine Agather
We will be SpotLighting members and organizations. If you wish to have your organization spotlighted, forward to us information on your primary mission, your current projects and/or how you would want other members of The Coalition, Inc. to be involved. Many of us are already being a support to one another, but there is plenty of room for improvement.
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A gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.
- Chinese Proverb
If you have a favorite relevant quote, why not share it with our readers. send to
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If You Love Something
If you love something, set it free.
If it comes back, it will always be yours.
If it doesn't come back, it was never yours to begin with.
But, if it just sits in your living room,
messes up your stuff, eats your food,
uses your telephone, takes your money
and doesn't appear to realize that you had set it free...
...You either married it or gave birth to it.
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Hereeeeeeeeeeeeees... Kathy’s Korner!
A man who thought he was John the Baptist was disturbing the neighborhood, so for public safety, he was committed.
He was put in a room with another crazy, and immediately began his routine, "I am John The Baptist! Jesus Christ has sent me!"
The other guy looked at him and declared, "I did not!"
(Special thanks to Kathy Parsons for this submission.)
Submit your own humor, and let our readers know how funny you can be. We definitely need the help. ; )
(Family appropriate)
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I am in shape. Round is a shape.
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A good deal of trouble has been caused in the world by too much intelligence and too little wisdom.
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One who understands much displays a greater simplicity of character than one who understands little.
Alexander Chase
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Word Of The Week
redoubtable \rih-DOW-tuh-buhl\: Arousing fear or alarm; formidable. Illustrious; eminent; worthy of respect or honor. / Greetings Coalition Family!
We are now into the 4th volume of this publication, we could not have survived without readers who valued our contribution enough to share it with their families and friends. Through your efforts we have met some very dynamic individuals who have and are making their own contributions to the efforts of The Coalition, inc. and other entities that are positioning to make significant changes in the quality of life in our communities.
We wish to extend a humble and heartfelt thank you for being with us, and we promise that we will continue with all the strength we are granted through the power of GOD.
Question of the week: Do you think the people contesting the legitimacy of President Obama’s birth certificate are in possession of any significant portion of their faculties?

A person without a mission is as a ship without a navigator. Anywhere they go is an accident. Madu

FOR OUR CHILDREN

Back To School Jam
"YES WE CAN"
presented by
South Philadelphia Neighborhood Athletic League
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2009
Location: Smith Playground
25th & Jackson Street
Time: 10am - 6pm
SPNAL Coaches Vs. Youth Basketball tournament
Music, Family, and Fun
FREE * * * FREE
- Health & Nutrition workshops
- Credit and Financial planning workshops
-Career Resources
- Educational Resources
Platters by Patricia's Dish
Amusement rides for $5.00 for 4-hours
Face Painting, snowcones, cotton candy
Performances by:
- INSTYLE Peace Production
- Quinn Martin, Poet & Author
- Virtuous Woman
and many more....
For more information contact Kimyetta Lewis 215-316-3087
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NEW BOOK BAGS & other SCHOOL SUPPLIES
will be given away for
FREE. That's right...... FREE !!!
You don't want to miss it.
Date: September 6, 2009
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Better Way Ministries
4815 Stenton Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
For more details or to pre-register call 215-844-1405
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The Food stamp program under the new stimulus package is now called the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Did you know?
Eligibility for SNAP benefits changed so many more families in food insecure households are now eligible.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Food and Nutrition parent handout, you will find several organizations who can help families find out if they are eligible. Also, on the COMPASS website they can apply for these benefits and many others.
For more info you can also go to http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/FoodStamps/
Please continue to link families in need with the appropriate social services agencies that serve them through Cap4Kids. Thanks.
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ACCEL Community Cyber Program
A PA Cyber Learning Community
Enrolling Now!
K thru 12
Register by calling: 610.352.9925
Accel Community Cyber Program
A PA Cyber Learning Community is now enrolling for the 2009/2010 school year.
If you are looking for a safe, fun and interactive environment where your child can learn and socialize with their cyber peers? Are looking for training learning coaches to help with your child's cyber course work, homework and test?
Well look no further. Accel provides a daily structure, homework assistance, and tutoring to cyber families. The program operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 3:00 pm with an afterschool program that runs until 6:00 pm. Accel serves families with youth in grades K-12.
For enrollment information, please call 610-352-9925 or visit us on the web at www.accelcyber.org
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ARCHDIOCESE FEEDING THE KIDS
Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is sponsoring its annual
Summer Food Service Program
from now through September 4, 2009.
Last summer, more than 600 sites and
25, 000 children participated in the program.
Participating sites can offer children lunch and a choice of breakfast or snack. Most Philadelphia and many suburban neighborhoods qualify.
To sign up, contact Nutritional Development Services at 215-895-3470. ----- Coalition members! Activate ‘Your’ web link on The Coalition, Inc. web site -----
The Food stamp program under the new stimulus package is now called the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
Did you know?
Eligibility for SNAP benefits changed so many more families in food insecure households are now eligible.
On the www.cap4kids.org/philadelphia website, under the Food and Nutrition parent handout, you will find several organizations who can help families find out if they are eligible. Also, on the COMPASS website they can apply for these benefits and many others.
For more info you can also go to http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/ServicesPrograms/FoodStamps/
Please continue to link families in need with the appropriate social services agencies that serve them through Cap4Kids. Thanks.
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Online resources for parents: www.chestercountymoms.com, www.germantownavenueparents.com, www.norristownmom.com.
THIS WEEK
Back By Popular Demand...
Kulu Mele African Dance and Drum Ensemble
Presents...
Mali Sadjo
The Legend of the Hippopotamus
Friday, August 14th at 8pm
Abington Art Center
515 Meetinghouse Road
Jenkintown, PA 19046
The Legend of the hippopotamus, "Mali Sadjo" originates from the Mande ethnic group of West Africa. The piece was created through an extensive apprenticeship in Guinea, West Africa in December 2008. The ballet through a dance drama communicates how relationships between human beings are often reflected in nature and how they cultivate the environment to fulfill their needs.
Vendors are needed. Please contact us for vendor application
Price: $40.00 must bring space and tables
For tickets: $25.00 per person
http://kulumele.eventbrite.com
Bring a lawn chair and blanket to enjoy Kulu Mele under the stars
Kùlú Mèlé African American Dance Ensemble is the longest-lived African dance company in Philadelphia and is dedicated to serving the community by presenting and preserving culture, dance and music of the African Diaspora.
www.kulumele.org
For more information please contact: