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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Job Posting
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER
POSITION: Annual Fund Manager
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Development
DEPARTMENT: Development
FLSA STATUS: Full-time/ Exempt
BACKGROUND:
The National Constitution
Center is the first and only nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the
most powerful vision of freedom ever expressed: the U.S. Constitution. Located
on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia, the birthplace of American
freedom, the Center illuminates constitutional ideals and inspires active citizenship
through a state-of-the-art museum experience, including hundreds of interactive
exhibits, films and rare artifacts as well as must-see feature exhibitions. As
America’s forum for constitutional dialogue, the Center engages diverse,
distinguished leaders of government, journalism and scholarship in timely
public discussions. The Center also houses the Annenberg Center for Education
and Outreach, the national hub for constitutional education.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Annual Fund Manager will
join a robust Development team. Working with other members of the team, he or
she is responsible for the management, growth, and stewardship of the
organization’s upper level giving circles—the 1787 Society and the Chairman’s
Circle—with particular focus on the annual fund. Manager is responsible for
overseeing the implementation of relevant departmental cultivation,
solicitation and stewardship initiatives, analyzing results of efforts, and
meeting annual contributed revenue goals.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Create and
implement a strategy to grow and cultivate donor base, with a goal of
maximizing unrestricted annual support
2.
Create,
coordinate, and implement direct mail plans related to the annual fund
3.
Work with the
Development team, including the Director of Membership, to identify prospective
annual fund donors among the Center’s existing membership
4.
Work with the
Development team, including the Director of Research, to identify, cultivate,
and solicit new annual fund prospects
5.
Create and
implement a strategy to grow the 1787
Society and Chairman’s Circle,
the Center’s upper-level annual giving circles, through donor engagement and
stewardship
6.
Establish and
maintain positive relationships with donors, cultivating their support and
identifying prospects for leadership gifts
7.
Keep up-to-date
on latest trends and issues related to fundraising in the region
8.
Perform other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of two years experience in development
and fundraising role
- Proven track record of successful past
fundraising required
- Understanding of current trends in nonprofit
fundraising and current practices in annual giving
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge or an equivalent
fundraising database
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Experience with fundraising and cultivation
events
- Ability to handle confidential information, and
proactively address issues
- Ability to work independently, or as part of a
dynamic team
- Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or
holidays, as needed
TO APPLY:
Please
mail or e-mail resume, including salary requirements to:
Human
Resources
National
Constitution Center
525
Arch Street, Independence Mall
Philadelphia,
PA 19106
Email:
jobs@constitutioncenter.org.
No telephone calls, please.
Chester Social Security - New hours
The Chester Social Security Office to Close to the Public a Half Hour Early Each Day and at Noon on Wednesdays
Effective November 19, 2012, the Chester Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday. In addition, beginning January 2, 2013, the office will close to the public at noon every Wednesday.
While agency employees will continue to work their regular hours, this shorter public window will allow them to complete face-to-face interviews and process claims work without incurring the cost of overtime. The significantly reduced funding provided by Congress under the continuing resolution for the first six months of the fiscal year makes it impossible for the agency to provide the overtime needed to handle service to the public as it has done in the past.
In addition, on November 23, the day after Thanksgiving, all Social Security field offices will be closed to the public. As we did last year, employees working that day will focus on reducing backlogged workloads.
Most Social Security services do not require a visit to a local office. Many services, including applying for retirement, disability or Medicare benefits, signing up for direct deposit, replacing a Medicare card, obtaining a proof of income letter or informing us of a change of address or telephone number are conveniently available atwww.socialsecurity.gov or by dialing our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. Many of our online services also are available in Spanish at www.segurosocial.gov.
Christmas Tithe
Starting the 'Christmas Tithe'
adapted from an article by Jim Wallis, CEO of Sojourners, http://sojo.net
A recent poll showed that Americans plan to spend more this Christmas season on consumer gifts than they did last year, but give less to charities and ministries that help the poor.
One way to give intentionally is to start a Christmas Tithe.
Keep track of all our holiday spending for gifts this year, and then tithe a percentage of that amount to an organization that directly serves the poor. A tithe is traditionally 10 percent, but you could decide to do less or even more. But make a decision about your Christmas tithe and pledge it to groups that are now struggling to respond to the highest number of Americans in poverty in half a century, and to those who focus on the poorest and most vulnerable around the world. This is a time to give more — not less.
Sit down with your kids and get them involved in the discussion and decision. You may be surprised at how responsive they are to doing this together. After you have opened your presents to each other; decide what to give to others. For ideas, you can use Sojourners’ Just Giving Guide. Such gifts can be given in the name of your children, family, or loved ones. You can also give to charitable organizations that have special meaning to you and your family, like orphanages, food pantries, or agencies that help the homeless or military veterans.
All of that can be part of your Christmas Tithe, teaching lessons of compassion and justice to your children.
Jim Wallis is the author of Rediscovering Values: A Guide for Economic and Moral Recovery, and CEO of Sojourners. His forthcoming book is titled, On God's Side: What Religion Forgets and Politics Hasn’t Learned about Serving the Common Good.
Tips for Donating to Charity
Tips for Donating to Charity
Giving to our favorite charities is a worthy way to end the year. Not only can buying gifts for a family in need or helping out at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day be fun, it can also offer financial benefits.
· For most people, it makes sense to give at the end of the year so their money can earn interest throughout the year before they donate it. (More here on when it doesn’t make sense to donate at the end of the year.)
· Consider whether you want to give to a big charity or a small one. At a large organization, your individual contribution might be one of thousands, but the combined impact could affect great change. On the other hand, a small organization may not have a broad impact, but your gift alone could make the difference for one individual or family.
· Pay attention to the holiday giving drives that they launch: Is there an end-of-year match that will double your dollars? Will you receive a nice calendar that will remind you of the organization throughout the year? Do you even see a type of donation that would make a great gift for someone (i.e. adopting one animal of an endangered species)?
· Make sure that all the charities are proper 501(c)3 organizations, meaning that they are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt organizations. You can find out by searching for the organization in the IRS non-profit charities database, which has the complete list of organizations holding 501(c)3 status. If your chosen charity is not on this list, your contribution won’t be tax-deductible.
· try to give to an organization that actually gets the results you seek. You can get a sense of effectiveness through the websites listed above as well as through the Better Business Bureau, all of which rate charities based on factors such as how they spend their budgets, how much they spend to raise funds and how transparent their finances are.
If you still feel you need more information to make a good decision, call the organization itself to find out what they are accomplishing in your area of interest, or if they have special holiday fundraising programs to which you can donate.
· Be sure to get a matching gift from your company if it offers that as a perk. Company matches are a quick and easy way to increase your impact.
· if choosing between sending a check or attending a charity event, opt for the direct donation. As Charity Navigator puts it, “Special events, such as galas and golf outings, are notoriously inefficient ways to raise money for a charity. Not only are these events outright costly (invitations, catering, entertainment, and so on), but planning a fancy ball often diverts staff time away from the charity’s mission.”
Also, a straight-up donation is better for your taxes. If you itemize your deductions, you’ll be able to deduct the full amount of your donation, whereas, if you were to attend a gala, you wouldn’t get to write off the full amount of your ticket, because the costs associated with the gala ticket (dinner, alcohol, etc.) are not counted as part of your donation.
· Try out a mini-volunteering opportunity like Sparked.com, a microvolunteering site that allows you to give your time online. On Sparked, non-profits post jobs that they need done on a computer, and if you have ten minutes or a full hour, you can log in and help them with their work. It helps non-profit organizations save the money they would spend on hiring someone to do the job, and helps you give even if you don’t have cash to spare right now.
· If your donation is less than $250, you only need a bank record or receipt; if it’s more, the organization must provide a written confirmation. If you donate stock or anything else beside cash, the deductible amount is fair market value of the property.
Making a charitable donation not only helps those in need, it can also have important tax benefits for you.
Giving Back
Adapted from an article that originally appeared on LearnVest.com.Giving to our favorite charities is a worthy way to end the year. Not only can buying gifts for a family in need or helping out at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving Day be fun, it can also offer financial benefits.
· For most people, it makes sense to give at the end of the year so their money can earn interest throughout the year before they donate it. (More here on when it doesn’t make sense to donate at the end of the year.)
· Consider whether you want to give to a big charity or a small one. At a large organization, your individual contribution might be one of thousands, but the combined impact could affect great change. On the other hand, a small organization may not have a broad impact, but your gift alone could make the difference for one individual or family.
· Pay attention to the holiday giving drives that they launch: Is there an end-of-year match that will double your dollars? Will you receive a nice calendar that will remind you of the organization throughout the year? Do you even see a type of donation that would make a great gift for someone (i.e. adopting one animal of an endangered species)?
· Make sure that all the charities are proper 501(c)3 organizations, meaning that they are registered with the IRS as tax-exempt organizations. You can find out by searching for the organization in the IRS non-profit charities database, which has the complete list of organizations holding 501(c)3 status. If your chosen charity is not on this list, your contribution won’t be tax-deductible.
· try to give to an organization that actually gets the results you seek. You can get a sense of effectiveness through the websites listed above as well as through the Better Business Bureau, all of which rate charities based on factors such as how they spend their budgets, how much they spend to raise funds and how transparent their finances are.
If you still feel you need more information to make a good decision, call the organization itself to find out what they are accomplishing in your area of interest, or if they have special holiday fundraising programs to which you can donate.
· Be sure to get a matching gift from your company if it offers that as a perk. Company matches are a quick and easy way to increase your impact.
· if choosing between sending a check or attending a charity event, opt for the direct donation. As Charity Navigator puts it, “Special events, such as galas and golf outings, are notoriously inefficient ways to raise money for a charity. Not only are these events outright costly (invitations, catering, entertainment, and so on), but planning a fancy ball often diverts staff time away from the charity’s mission.”
Also, a straight-up donation is better for your taxes. If you itemize your deductions, you’ll be able to deduct the full amount of your donation, whereas, if you were to attend a gala, you wouldn’t get to write off the full amount of your ticket, because the costs associated with the gala ticket (dinner, alcohol, etc.) are not counted as part of your donation.
· Try out a mini-volunteering opportunity like Sparked.com, a microvolunteering site that allows you to give your time online. On Sparked, non-profits post jobs that they need done on a computer, and if you have ten minutes or a full hour, you can log in and help them with their work. It helps non-profit organizations save the money they would spend on hiring someone to do the job, and helps you give even if you don’t have cash to spare right now.
How to Get a Tax Deduction
You’ll only get a tax deduction if you itemize your taxes.
This only makes sense for people whose deductions would be greater than the standard amount, a category that can include property owners, business owners and people with numerous medical expenses. If you’re not sure whether it makes sense for you to itemize, consult an accountant or a tax service.
· In order to get the deduction for your 2011 taxes, you must donate the money on or before December 31st. However, if you are buying property and your accountant expects that you will itemize your deductions next year, then it may make sense for you to wait until January to donate. That way, you will receive the full tax benefit of your gift and, as long as your charity’s fiscal year does not end December 31, the gift will still fall within their tax year.· If your donation is less than $250, you only need a bank record or receipt; if it’s more, the organization must provide a written confirmation. If you donate stock or anything else beside cash, the deductible amount is fair market value of the property.
Free Holiday Meal - Sunday December 2nd
The Salvation Army located at 1340 Brown Street in Philadelphia, is offering a holiday meal on December 2, 2012 from 2-5 p.m. for anyone who wishes to attend. They are prepared to serve 800 people and are welcoming of anyone, so this might be a good event to share with your families.
Free Veterans Photo ID
Delaware County veterans can now obtain a free Veterans Photo Identification card at the Government Center in Media, enabling them to access discounts offered to veterans by various businesses, restaurants and services.
The new Veterans ID Program was launched recently by Delaware County Council, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Recorder of Deeds in a program also attended by several veterans.
The Veterans ID card will be issued at no charge to all honorably discharged veterans from 9a.m. to 3p.m. weekdays at the Recorder of Deeds office, Room 108, at the Government Center.
The ID card enables veterans to access discounts offered by local businesses as a way of showing their appreciation to veterans for their service to the country.
To receive a photo ID card, the veteran must present a DD-214 or equivalent military discharge issued under honorable conditions and a current photo ID card such as a driver’s license.
“This is just one way that we can show our appreciation to veterans of all ages who bravely served our country in all branches of the military,” said County Council Vice Chair Mario Civera Jr., a U.S. Air Force veteran.
“We have heard from our veterans that a photo ID card would be helpful to them, and we recognized that this was a service we could provide at the county level,” Civera said.
At the same time, the county is conducting outreach to businesses who offer veterans discounts in order to list them on the county website for Veterans Affairs. Businesses interested in participating in the veterans discount program can contact the County Veterans Affairs office at 610-891-4539. The discounts are at the discretion of the business and will be posted on the Veterans Affairs website. The site will be updated on a regular basis, so new businesses can be added at. Each business will also receive a certificate of participation to display at their location.
“Whether they served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, other deployments or here in the United States, we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans, and this is one way of showing our appreciation,” Civera said.
Civera was the first veteran to be issued a Veterans ID Card. He also listed his business, Civera’s Deli in Upper Darby, on the discount site.
He explained that veterans who cannot locate their DD-214 or military discharge documents can apply for copies through the Veterans Affairs office, on the ground floor of the Government Center.
For more information about the Veterans ID Program, or other veterans’ services, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 610-891-4645 or visit the website at www.co.delaware.pa.us.
The new Veterans ID Program was launched recently by Delaware County Council, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Recorder of Deeds in a program also attended by several veterans.
The Veterans ID card will be issued at no charge to all honorably discharged veterans from 9a.m. to 3p.m. weekdays at the Recorder of Deeds office, Room 108, at the Government Center.
The ID card enables veterans to access discounts offered by local businesses as a way of showing their appreciation to veterans for their service to the country.
To receive a photo ID card, the veteran must present a DD-214 or equivalent military discharge issued under honorable conditions and a current photo ID card such as a driver’s license.
“This is just one way that we can show our appreciation to veterans of all ages who bravely served our country in all branches of the military,” said County Council Vice Chair Mario Civera Jr., a U.S. Air Force veteran.
“We have heard from our veterans that a photo ID card would be helpful to them, and we recognized that this was a service we could provide at the county level,” Civera said.
At the same time, the county is conducting outreach to businesses who offer veterans discounts in order to list them on the county website for Veterans Affairs. Businesses interested in participating in the veterans discount program can contact the County Veterans Affairs office at 610-891-4539. The discounts are at the discretion of the business and will be posted on the Veterans Affairs website. The site will be updated on a regular basis, so new businesses can be added at. Each business will also receive a certificate of participation to display at their location.
“Whether they served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan, other deployments or here in the United States, we owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans, and this is one way of showing our appreciation,” Civera said.
Civera was the first veteran to be issued a Veterans ID Card. He also listed his business, Civera’s Deli in Upper Darby, on the discount site.
He explained that veterans who cannot locate their DD-214 or military discharge documents can apply for copies through the Veterans Affairs office, on the ground floor of the Government Center.
For more information about the Veterans ID Program, or other veterans’ services, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 610-891-4645 or visit the website at www.co.delaware.pa.us.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Buyer Beware - Shopping Scams
A little late with this post but the shopping season is not over yet. So please, Be Careful Out There.
Avoiding Black Friday Scams by 6 ABC Action News
Used gift cards - Cards reported as stolen can later be disabled, leaving you with a worthless piece of plastic.
Avoiding Black Friday Scams by 6 ABC Action News
PHILADELPHIA - November 20, 2012 (WPVI) -- As Black Friday approaches, the Philadelphia District Attorney's office has issued a warning about the latest online and in-person scams targeting shoppers.
"There is always somebody looking to separate you from your money," said District Attorney Seth Williams in a statement. "The best course of action is prevention. Many thieves choose their victims because the thieves see an opportunity. If you take away the opportunity, chances are you won't become a victim."
The D.A.'s office says it is monitoring several new scams this year, and warns consumers to be on the lookout for the following:
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"One day only" bargain e-mails - If you receive any unsolicited Black Friday e-mail, don't click the links, and don't give out your credit card number.
Fake auctions/classified ads - Make sure the seller advertising the product is legitimate. Do a Google search of their name, username, e-mail address, or anything that might point to something suspicious.
Steeply discounted electronics If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is, the D.A. warns. There are dozens of "fake" online electronics stores that don't have anything at all to sell. They're only out to get your credit card number.
Parking lot bait-and-switch - Never buy electronics from strangers that approach you in a parking lot. It's always a scam.
Authorities are also advising people NOT to use debit cards for purchase things online, big-ticket items, or at restaurants or gas stations. They suggest you use credit cards instead.
Youth Heart Watch at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
A letter from Youth Heart Watch at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dear Parent/Guardian:
We would like to inform you about a special opportunity that is available to children/teenagers at the Daniel E. Rumph II Recreation Center. The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation, in partnership with the Youth Heart Watch Heart Health Screening Team at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), will provide free heart screenings for children, 5 - 19 years of age, on Saturday December 1, 2012 at The Daniel E. Rumph II Recreation Center.
Address of Recreation Center: 100 East Johnson Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
The Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation was created in July, 2005 to bring awareness to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). As well as provide FREE screening for heart disease that causes SCA, and to place Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) into all Recreational Facilities in the tri-state area.
Why is screening the hearts of our children important? Every year, thousands of children die from sudden cardiac arrest. Most of the time, these conditions can be found by conducting a simple and non-invasive exam called an electrocardiogram (ECG) or echocardiogram (ECHO). Once found, these conditions can be treated.
The screening is administered by the Cardiology Team from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. You will receive a form with your child’s results if the ECG is normal. If results are considered abnormal, you and your doctor will be informed of the recommendations for follow-up. In addition, the information gathered from the screening will be used as part of a research project currently underway. The findings from this project will support the idea that screening the hearts of children is affordable, practical and saves lives.
In order for your child to participate in this screening, a parent or legal guardian must be present. You will be asked to sign a consent form giving Dr. Victoria Vetter permission to use the data from your child in her research study. Your child’s personal identifying information will not be a part of the study. If your child is over 18 years of age, he or she will be asked to sign the consent.
We hope that you will take advantage of this special opportunity. If you have any questions about the screening, please contact Noreen Dugan, R.N. (Project Manager) at 267-426-5247 or the Youth Heart Watch e-mail address (youthheartwatch@email.chop.edu).
Sincerely,
Members of the Daniel E. Rumph II Foundation and the Cardiology Center at CHOP
SCREENING DETAILS
The study team will meet you at the registration desk so we can review and sign the consent form at the screening visit giving permission to Dr. Victoria Vetter to conduct the tests and use the data in her research study. Your child’s personal identifying information will not be a part of the study. All signatures on the consent form need to be witnessed on the day of the visit.
You will need to complete a list of questions about your child’s heart health. The Heart Health Questionnaire can be completed on a paper format. We will also ask your child to:
-Have his or her height, weight and blood pressure measured.
-Have an electrocardiogram (ECG), which is a simple test that records the electrical activity of the heart. We will place stickers on your child’s chest. The stickers are connected to wires. The wires transfer the reading of your child’s heartbeat onto a screen and ECG paper. (See picture to your left.)
-If the ECG shows a possible abnormality, your child will have a screening echocardiogram (ECHO), which is an ultrasound or a picture of the heart created by sound waves. During the ECHO a little gel is placed on your child’s chest. A wand is used to take pictures of your child’s heart. (See picture to your left.)
-A pediatric cardiologist (a children’s heart doctor) from CHOP may listen to your child’s heart.
-Both tests are easy and painless.
Additional Information regarding how to participate in the screening:
Sign-up sheets will be available at the Daniel E. Rumph II Recreation Center. You will be able to pick a time to come to have the testing done.
If your child is playing any sports/activities prior to coming to the screening (the night before or morning of), please be sure that they are well hydrated. Dehydration can lead to an increased heart rate.
Be sure to wear comfortable clothes.
All ECGs will be done behind a privacy screen.
Boys will be asked to remove their shirt to get their ECG.
Girls may be asked to unhook their bras (NO sports bras) to get their ECG.
We will have patient gowns available if your child would like to wear one for the procedure.
This visit should take approximately one hour for your child.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving Eve
FREE Hot Turkey Dinner
Wednesday November 21, 2012
12 NOON
Sit-down
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner
also
FREE WINTER CLOTHING
Winter clothes for men, women & children including coats, hats, gloves, scarves and socks
FRESH ANOINTING CHRISTIAN CENTER
141 GARRETT RD
UPPER DARBY, PA 19082
Ph: 610.352.3200
www.thefacc.com
Please join the FACC family as we celebrate
the Lord’s everlasting LOVE and the
opportunity to share it to the glory of
God!
WE WILL BEGIN SERVING AT 12 NOON
UNTIL
SUPPLIES RUN OUT
All items are free to the public.
PLEASE ENTER FROM THE SIDE DOOR IN THE PARKING LOT
Thursday, November 15, 2012
For Parents...
SAVE THE DATE: November 19, lecture by Dr. Ginsburg, Pediatrician and Expert on Adolescent Issues
"…Our goal has to be to prepare children to be happy, healthy 35-year-olds.”--Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
If that’s the goal, then what should we—parents, educators and allies of children and teens—be doing right now? How can we help kids manage academic and social stresses? How can we guide them to bounce back from disappointments and live with optimism in an imperfect world?
On Monday, November 19, Dr. Ginsburg (http://trk.cp20.com/Tracking/
"Authentic Success: Raising Children & Adolescents Prepared to Thrive through Good and Challenging Times."
The talk will take place from 6-8 p.m. at Central High School, 1700 W. Olney Avenue.
Co-sponsored by Central and Masterman High Schools, it is free and open to all Philadelphia public school parents and educators. Dr. Ginsburg’s books will be on sale; profits will benefit student clubs at both high schools.
Please tell your friends and family about this event that will surely be very beneficial to many of us who have adolescents in our homes.
He will be focusing on coping skills for todays kids.
VA Healthcare, Benefits and Programs for Women
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs presents the
2013 Women Veterans Symposium
Date: March 8-10, 2013
Location: Gettysburg Wyndham Hotel
Cost: $10.00 registration fee, Complimentary Meals and Lodging
This symposium is created to inform our women veterans about VA Healthcare and Benefits and other programs. For more information and to register please go to www.pawomenvets.org
Homeless Bowling Tournament
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Tuesday, November 13, 2012
ICMovement - New Production - Limited Shows
DON'T GET LEFT IN THE DARK
Pretickets are going fast.
General Admission: FREE
Supporter Preferred Seating: $6
THE OVERFLOW THEATER
7000 Terminal Square
Upper Darby PA 19082
adjacent the 69th St. Station
Box Office: 484-463-8936
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” -John 8:12
Light: An All-Student Presentation will be a showcase of what the Lord has done and is doing through the students and graduated students at Inner-City Movement. Through a variety of art forms, Light will represent the progression of Light coming into the world, which is Jesus Christ, his call for his followers to be light-bearers, and each one going out to light up the world.
Please join us to not only support our youth in their ministry, but also to be blessed by the message they will be sharing. This will also be the only opportunity during this quarter for youth interested in The Core to enroll, as attendance at a production is the prerequisite for enrollment. New Students would begin classes on Jan. 10th.
Sunday, November 11, 2012
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
The Upper Darby Performing Arts Center 2012-2013 presents:
The Nutcracker
Our fabulous Nutcracker starts off the holiday season!
Dates and Times
Nov 16, 2012 7:30pm
Nov 17, 2012 11:00am
Nov 17, 2012 3:00pm
Nov 18, 2012 1:30pm
Nov 18, 2012 5:30pm
Nov 16, 2012 7:30pm
Nov 17, 2012 11:00am
Nov 17, 2012 3:00pm
Nov 18, 2012 1:30pm
Nov 18, 2012 5:30pm
For more great shows and information visit:
http://www.udpac.org or call 610-622-1189 for ticket information and show times.
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
601 N. Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
601 N. Lansdowne Avenue
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Friday, November 9, 2012
Seniors - Can You Sing?
UPPER DARBY SENIOR CENTER
Presents
NEW HORIZONS GLEE CLUB
HOAGIES, COFFEE, SODA & TEA
COST: $6.00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2012
12:00 – 3:00
SPONSORED BY UPPER DARBY MAYOR
THOMAS MICOZZIE
AND UPPER DARBY TOWNSHIP COUNCIL
To learn more about the New Horizon Glee Club visit:
WIN a $250 Supermarket Gift Card
DelcoTimes.com is celebrating Thanksgiving by giving local residents the chance to win $250 supermarket gift card and a $250 food bank donation made in their name.
Participants may enter once a day from November 9, 2012 to November 19, 2012. To receive an additional entry, you may tweet what you are thankful for this year along with the hashtag #delcothanks and a link to DelcoTimes.com.
Visit and complete form at: http://www.delcotimes.com/givethanks/
Participants may enter once a day from November 9, 2012 to November 19, 2012. To receive an additional entry, you may tweet what you are thankful for this year along with the hashtag #delcothanks and a link to DelcoTimes.com.
Visit and complete form at: http://www.delcotimes.com/givethanks/
Scholarship for Black Male College Students
The Youth Scholar Academy is Now Accepting Applications for 2013
The Institute for Responsible Citizenship is now accepting applications for the Youth Scholar Academy (YSA). This program enables talented black male college students who aspire to careers in teaching to operate a summer enrichment program for high school boys. We encourage students interested in education to apply.
YSA scholars spend two summers in Washington, DC interning at youth serving organizations. They also participate in challenging academic seminars, and meet influential leaders.
Students join a network of talented leaders. Please share the news with anyone interested in applying. The deadline is Friday, February 8, 2013.
Questions? Contact Elijah Heyward, III at (202) 659-2832 or eheyward@i4rc.org.
Please visit our website for more info: www.i4rc.org.
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Money Opportunity for Phila Teens
MEE Productions is recruiting Teenagers (13 to 18 years old) to participate in two (2) focus groups.
MEE is developing a Parent/Teen Communications DVD. The objective of the DVD is to improve Parent-Adolescent communication. We will be reading the script and getting feedback from the teenagers in the focus groups.
All focus group participants will receive $60 CASH as compensation for their time. Refreshments will be provided.
If you or someone you know is interested in participating, you must contact Christina Upsher at 215-796-9141 in order to be screened. Thank you.
FOCUS GROUP 1
Date
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Who
Teenagers (13 to 18 year old)
Time
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location
Nicetown Court
4330 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19140
FOCUS GROUP 2
Date
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Who
Teenagers (13 to 18 year old)
Time
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Location
We Never Say Never, Inc.
4220 Lancaster Avenue (corner of Lancaster & Belmont Ave.)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
FREE Women's Holiday Finance Breakfast
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Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Bands of Brothers Veterans Benefit Concert
World Cafe Live | Philadelphia, PA
BANDS OF BROTHERS BENEFIT CONCERT 12 Vets, 3 Bands, 1 Cause General Admission: $45 This Veteran’s Day your desire to rock and your urge to do good collide in Philadelphia! Starring 3 All-Vet Bands and featuring celebrity musicians and judges, the Bands of Brothers Benefit concert will be the culmination of a 10-week journey filled with challenges and surprises…and it’s all to benefit vets with PTSD. Bands of Brothers will chronicle the coming together of three all-vet bands and air their stories in 10 webisodes between September and November on www.BandsOfBrothers.org. The vets will be guided on their journey by instructors from the Cherry Hill School of Rock and guest musicians as they work towards an amazing performance and Benefit Concert at World Café Live. The not to be missed show will feature performances from rock legends, celebrity judges and the bands of brothers themselves. The bands will also have the privilege of working with the concert’s Music Director, Kasim Sulton, a highly coveted musician recognized and respected for his work with Todd Rundgren and Utopia, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Hall and Oates, Patti Smith, Mick Jagger, and Celine Dion to name just a few. Every day, hundreds of thousands of returning veterans have to face the reality of living their lives with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder —but there is no reason they have to face it alone. Bands of Brothers is a nonprofit dedicated to letting veterans know there is hope, connecting them with people who can help, and raising money for PTSD research and treatment. Artist Website Sunday, November 11, 2012 Doors 7pm | Show 8pm | Downstairs Live |
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