Fwd: KYAlliance Announcements and Events Oct. 8, 2009
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From: Kentucky Alliance <ky...@insightbb.com>
SEDITION DAY
A racial justice volunteer fair and Braden Center work day in memory of Carl and Anne Braden
A great community-building day to work with friends sprucing up the Center followed by an anti-racist volunteer fair with lunch.
The day honors the anti-racist commitment of Anne and
Carl Braden, two white civil rights activists, on the anniversary of the month
they and five others were charged with sedition for selling a house to the Wade
family, an African-American couple, in 1954. Come for an hour or two in the
morning to help spruce up the Center (painting, staining the wheelchair ramp,
yardwork and other things) or just join us at the volunteer fair and
lunch.
Schedule:
9A-1P
Work day at the Braden Center (wear some old clothes for inside
and outside work work)
1230 – 1:30 or 2:00P “Lunch and Mingle”
(varieties of chili for your tasting
pleasure)
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What is “Lunch and Mingle”?
A great
place for Louisville social justice groups to get new
volunteers for their organizing work. You are invited to set up a table with
your group’s literature, info on current projects etc. Each group will be asked
to feature how they do anti-racist work within their particular areas of the
justice movement, and get people to sign up for those projects. The Lunch And
Mingle will be a social justice version of “speed dating” where everybody visits
each table getting a stamp on their card for each group they check out and give
the group their contact information. Once their card is full of the stamps the
cards will be placed into a hat for door prize
drawings
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DOES YOUR GROUP WANT TO HAVE A TABLE TO HELP RECRUIT
MORE VOLUNTEERS? Bring your group information about your work and projects
and come on
down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Background Information
As newspaper reporters in the 1940s and '50s, Anne and
her husband, Carl, joined the struggle for social change. The couple found
themselves in the headlines in 1954 when they agreed to buy a house and then
transfer the title to a Black World War II veteran, Andrew Wade, and his wife,
Charlotte. The Wades had tried unsuccessfully to purchase a home in the suburbs.
After the Wades moved into the neighborhood, the house became a target: rocks
crashed through windows, a cross was burned on a neighbor's front yard, shots
were fired, and the house was damaged in a dynamite blast. During a grand jury
investigation of the bombing, the Bradens were questioned about their political
affiliations and were ultimately indicted for sedition, accused of disloyalty to
the state of Kentucky. Carl Braden was sentenced to 15
years in prison and was jailed for seven months before the conviction was
overturned; Anne’s case never went to trial. Anne wrote about the bombing and
the subsequent legal action in her 1958 book ''The Wall Between," which was a
finalist for the National Book Award.
americans for the arts news
- October 01, 2009—October is National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM). Be one of the thousands of communities and millions of people throughout the United States who celebrate every year. Join us in recognizing the many ways the arts and culture enhance our lives.
- The Arts Council of Louisville, Inc. located in
Louisville, KY. in cooperation with the Jefferson County Public Schools Arts
and Humanities will provide four elementary schools with arts
residencies during the month of October which has been established by the
Americans for the Arts as National Arts and Humanities month. Art
samplers by local artists will be in four schools. For information CALL
(502) 585-9525 and ask for Nana Yaa.
Here are some ways you can get involved:
National Arts and Humanities Month Events Map—Learn more about the more than 400 NAHM events happening nationwide this October. Use this Google Map to post information about your NAHM events and programs by clicking the “add event” link here. You can now search for events by state.
Creative Conversations—Are you an Emerging Arts Leader? Attend or host a Creative Conversation in your city this October and connect with others who want to make a difference in the arts in your community.
Official Proclamations—Encourage local public officials to support the arts by signing a NAHM proclamation. Samples are available from the online tool kit. Please send a copy of your signed proclamation (or a link to it) to na...@artsusa.org to have it posted on our website.
For more information visit http://www.AmericansForTheArts.org/NAHM.Or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/nahm.
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Seeking a Full-Time Intake Specialist
Are you a caring individual who has compassion for the needs of those who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness?
Appalachian HOPE (Homelessness Outreach and Prevention Effort) has an opening for a full-time Intake Specialist. This person will be under the direct supervision of the Housing Coordinator/Case Manager. The position is based upon grant funding and is a one-year funded position (2009-2010). Continued employment beyond the grant year is contingent upon additional funding. Office is located in Prestonsburg, KY and will provide services to individuals and families in Floyd, Pike, Martin, Magoffin and Johnson counties.
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of the Housing
Coordinator, this position requires a person with demonstrated
skills in data entry, database reporting, record keeping,
organizational skills and working with the low-income
population. Job responsibilities include intake
interviews by telephone or in-person, eligibility
determination and entering data into HMIS database. Maintain
up-to-date records on participants served, file information in
participant folder, complete and submit vouchers for
assistance upon determination of need and obtaining necessary
documentation, referrals to shelters or transitional housing
and enter services for program participants/clients into
database. Conduct monthly data audit report and
corrections. Possible travel to trainings, conduct intakes at
shelters and or transporting individuals who have no
transportation.
A high school diploma or its equivalent
is required, computer and database entry skills and one year
experience in social service related area especially dealing
with low-income persons. Position
requires the ability to ask questions, listen to clients, pay
attention to detail, be patient, and express yourself clearly
both in writing and verbally.
Must be willing to work 40 hours per week, have the capacity to be trained and assume the duties and responsibilities of an Intake Worker. Other Responsibilities for this position will include assisting the clients in filling out paperwork for government benefits, referring clients to the emergency shelter and transitional housing and services. There may be additional duties as assigned through the parent organization Appalred Legal Aid. Salary: DOE
Send application by mail, fax or e-mail to:
Cynthia E. Elliott
Executive Director
Appalred Legal Aid
120 North Front Ave
Prestonsburg, KY 41653
Fax: 606-886-0079
E-mail: cynt...@ardfky.org
Volunteers are also welcome. Appalred Legal Aid is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Lorie Foley, Employee Benefits Specialist
Administrative Offices, Appalachian Research and Defense Fund of Ky., Inc.
120 North Front Avenue, Prestonsburg, Ky. 41653
(606) 886-9876, Ext. 130
Fax (606) 886-0079 - www.ardfky.org
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![The Saturday Academy]( "The Saturday Academy")
2009-10
Saturday Academy Sessions
The 2009-2010 Saturday Academy term runs from October 3,
2009 through May 22, 2010 at DuValle from 11am - 2;00 p.m.,
for adults and high school students. Dr. Blaine Hudson
will be the primary history lecturer from 11:00 a,m,--12:30
p.m. followed by campus and community presenters on culture
and issues (12:45-2).
The Saturday Academy is
sponsored by the University of Louisville College of Arts and
Sciences in collaboration with the Jefferson County Public
Schools, with support from Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton,
the Kentucky African American Heritage Foundation, the
Louisville Urban League and the University of Louisville
Signature Partnership Initiative.
For more information
contact Marian Vasser @ 852-2252 or mrva...@louisville.edu or email Bani
Hines-Hudson, Saturday Academy Coordinator, at bhines...@yahoo.com
Location: DuValle Education Center Cafeteria
3610 Bohne
Avenue, enter from rear parking lot
Free and open to the
public.
Saturday Academy schedule for October
2009:
All sessions: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm - African World
Seminar
- Dr. Blaine Hudson,
UofL
Community forum on culture and issues, 12:45 to
2:00 pm:
October 3:
African Spiritual
Consciousness
Dr. Denise Martin, U of L
October
10: A.M.E.N. - African American
Empowerment
Network
Don
McNary and Darryl Turpin,
Center
for
Health Equity
October
17: "Public Defense in the Metro:
Trends,
Triumphs and
Tribulations"
Attorneys
Karen Faulkner
and
Julie
Kaelin, Public Defenders Office
October 24: U of L Arts and Sciences "Arts and
Culture
Partnerships"
Madeleine
Burnside, Frazier History
Museum
Anthony
Henderson, Muhammad Ali Center
October 31: "Social Justice Sisters:
Women who Fight for
Women's
Rights"
Gabriela
Alcade
Dr.
Emily Bingham,
moderator
Khalilah
Collins
Anne
Maron
Mari
Mujica
Martha
Weinstein
Regular sessions are free and open to the
public, and meet in the
DuValle Education Center Cafeteria,
3610 Bohne Avenue, in the Park
DuValle Community, north of
Algonquin Parkway at 35th Street.
The Saturday Academy
is sponsored by the College of Arts &
Sciences
(University of Louisville) in collaboration with
the Jefferson County
Public Schools, with support from
Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton,
the Kentucky African
American Heritage Foundation, the Louisville
Urban League
and the University of Louisville Signature
Partnership
Initiative. For more information contact
Marian Vasser @ 852-2252 or
mrva...@louisville.edu or
email Bani Hines-Hudson, Saturday
Academy Coordinator @
bhineshudson@yahoo
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“Louisville’s diverse arts programs bring people together for unique cultural and educational experiences, and are key ingredients to retaining and attracting residents and businesses,” said Mayor Jerry Abramson. “We are proud to play a role in supporting the Arts.” Programs and services of the Arts Council of Louisville, Inc. are supported with partial funding provided by the Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government; Kentucky Foundation for Women, Inc.; Women of Vision and Purpose; Koi Fine Jewelry; The AUTO Channel; Arvey Paper Products; Duplicator Sales and Service; the Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports the Arts Council of Louisville with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Republic Bank. We also thank Metro Councilpersons; along with local artists, businesses, individual donors, board members, volunteers and friends. The Arts Council of Louisville, Inc. is a 501 (c)3 charitable tax-exempt organization. The council is a member of Americans for the Arts; Arts Kentucky; Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Accessible to all persons with disabilities.
Contact Person: Terri L Helm - (502) 585-9525
Marketing Director
Arts Council of Louisville, Inc.
332 West Broadway
Heyburn Building, Suite 1600
Louisville, KY 40202
PSA Announcement
What: You are invited to the Arts Council of Louisville’s “Creative Conversation” in cooperation with the Americans for the Arts. The topic is “The Arts Movement in Louisville.”
When:` Saturday, October 10, 2009, at from
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: 332 W. Broadway, Heyburn Building Suite 200
Call (502) 585-9525 for information. This is a free program of the Arts Council of Louisville. Open to the public and accessible to all persons with disabilities and sponsored by Metro Government, the Kentucky Foundation for Women and University of Louisville College of Arts and Sciences.
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The Center for Health Equity has the following contract positions open. The position would start immediately upon finding the right person. The job descriptions are attached and included in the text below. Please distribute widely. Community Engagement Project Coordinator Hours: 32 hours per week Supervisor: Community Health Supervisor Salary: $25.75 per hour Other: Temporary Contracted position (anticipated time – 1 year) This position will report to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Center for Health Equity on the following program objectives: 1. Enhance organizational capacity for youth-serving faith and community based organizations in 32 target neighborhoods in Louisville in the four focus areas (a) leadership development, b) organizational development, c) program development and d) community engagement); 2. Support a collaborative to provide a system of training and technical assistance in the four focus areas; 3. Develop and implement at least 2 full-day or 4 – half day training related to community engagement which could include community asset mapping, community needs assessments, and community outreach; 4. Serve as the primary technical assistance provider for at least four youth serving organizations; and 5. Assist and support the grant collaborative competitive RFA process. Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Special Requirements Must provide one's own source of transportation and often required to work a varied schedule. Training and Experience Master's degree in Public Health Education, Social Services, Health Administration, Organizational Development or a related field preferred. Five years of community engagement and experience with conducting social action and public health training programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Interested Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Linda Dunn, Center for Health Equity, 2422 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville KY, 40211 or via e-mail to Linda...@louisvilleky.gov. If you have any questions, you may call 502-574-6616.
Community Outreach Worker, MHI Hours: 20 hours per week Supervisor: Men’s Health Initiative Program Coordinator Salary: $20 per hour Other: Contracted position (anticipated time- 6 months) This position will report to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Center for Health Equity, which works to eliminate social and economic barriers to good health, reshape the public health landscape, and serve as a catalyst for collaboration through capacity building, policy change and evidence –based initiatives. Job duties will be provided to move the mission and goals of the Men’s Health and AMEN programs forward. Through empowerment and commitments, forged to rededicate the strengths and resources in leadership that ensures equity and social justice improves in their communities. Programs and initiatives include but not limited to:
· A.M.E.N. project involve African American men in critical dialogue of personal choices to enhance their bio-psycho-social well-being and quality of life to decrease CVD risk factors (smoking, unhealthy lifestyle and unhealthy nutrition), decrease CVD related morbidity (hypertension, heart attack, stroke, diabetes and obesity), increase anger and stress management skills, and increase healthy eating habits and proper weight control. Through empowerment and commitments, forged to rededicate the strengths and resources in leadership that ensures equity and social justice improves in their communities. Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Special Requirements Must provide one's own source of transportation and often required to work a varied schedule. Training and Experience Degree in Public Health Education, Education or a related field preferred. Five years of community engagement and experience with conducting social action and public health training programs. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Interested Candidates should submit their resume and cover letter to Linda Dunn, Center for Health Equity, 2422 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville KY, 40211 or via e-mail to Linda...@louisvilleky.gov. If you have any questions, you may call 502-574-6616.
Shalonda L. Samuels, Community Health Supervisor Center for Health Equity Department of Public Health & Wellness 2422 West Chestnut Street Louisville, KY 40211
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