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Brand New Supplies to be Given Away to NAEIR Members for Free |
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NAEIR is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, gifts-in-kind organization that receives donations of excess inventory from corporations across the United States for redistribution to our members-schools, churches, government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. NAEIR has over 9,500 members and has received donations from over 7,000 corporations during its 26 years of operation. Over $2 billion worth of merchandise has been distributed through NAEIR. Schools and nonprofit organizations that are members of NAEIR gain access to millions of dollars in free merchandise (e.g. office supplies, arts and crafts items, clothing, health and beauty items, janitorial supplies, etc.). Currently, NAEIR members are averaging over $18,000 worth of free products per year for their organizations. Members pay a membership fee and nominal shipping and handling charges - the merchandise itself is FREE.
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Capacity building for local NGOs: A guidance manual for good practice |
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This comprehensive manual on capacity building for local non-governmental organizations can be used for training and development or by local NGOs as a self-help manual. Each chapter is available for download separately. The manual is published by the Catholic Institute for International Relations and made available in its entirety online for free by Progressio.
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CF Funding Library Orientation |
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The Nonprofit Resource Institute at the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin counties is hosting several orientations for its Community Foundation Funding Resource Center Library. These free workshops teach participants how to identify grantmakers, research grant guidelines, and find thousands of foundations, public charities, and corporate givers. Workshops run from 10:00am to 12:00pm and are located in the Community Foundation Building, 700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401. Register by phone at 561-659-6800 or online.
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Children's Trust's 2008 Summer Programs Guide |
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The Children's Trust's 2008 Summer Programs Guide provides a comprehensive overview of all summer camps in Miami-Dade County and will be available in early May from any of the 67 Publix stores in the county, as well as from Miami-Dade Team Metro offices, City of Miami Neighborhood Empowerment Team sites, a number of local businesses and at The Children's Trust. The 2008 Summer Programs Guide lists more than 350 summer camp options for parents, ordered by geographic quadrants and zip code, as well as articles in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole. Brief descriptions of the camps, their activities and ages served are included along with contact information, and for the first time, information on fees and/or scholarships is provided. The Children's Trust is the largest funder of summer camps in the county. Some 230 site locations, offered by Trust providers, are listed and clearly identified. Children's Trust funding allows these programs to offer a number of slots at no charge or at a discount. Once these slots or scholarships are filled, however, regular fees may apply. A few summer programs are specifically for children with disabilities, and most camps will accommodate these children. If your child has a disability, it is important to let the camp know in advance so any special arrangement can be made.
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Children's Trust Training Opportunities |
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The Children's Trust will be offering useful trainings for individuals and community-based organizations. Training topics include, but are not limited to: time management techniques; program evaluation plans; youth violence prevention meetings; effective behavior management; and agency collaboration and decision making. The last training is scheduled for October 16, 2008.
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Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications |
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has released a new 128-page manual for grant applicants called Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications. The manual is comprised of six different modules covering topics like getting to know SAMHA and its centers, linking your project to SAMHSA grant announcements, writing grant applications, studying the grant application review process, and more. This manual can be useful to applicants of other federal program as well.
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Discounted Technology Products Available to Nonprofits from TechSoup Stock |
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Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007, and other software program, are available to U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Canadian charities, and U.S. and Canadian public libraries from TechSoup for an administrative fee of only $20, thanks to a generous donation from Microsoft. A typical retail price for this item is $499. Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 includes 2007 versions of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, InfoPath, and Communicator. New to this Office version, Communicator 2007 is an instant-messaging and real-time communications client that integrates with Office applications.
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EcoPhones Fundraiser |
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The EcoPhones Drive is a cellular phone and ink-jet cartridge fund-raising and recycling program that pays organizations up to $300 for each used digital cell phone and up to $5 for used ink-jet cartridges they turn in. No buying or selling is required to participate, just recycling. EcoPhones provides a free marketing kit to help launch community phone drives. Once an organization has collected a full box of cell phones, EcoPhones will pick them up for free. Within 60 days the organization will receive a check. Registration deadline: open.
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Engage Your Board in Creating Sustainable Funding |
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Learn to create sustainable funding for your non-profit at this seminar on Friday, June 27 from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Geared for board members and executive nonprofit leadership, the seminar will share how to establish a steady stream of mission-focused major donors. This free seminar hosted by Benevon, which coaches non-profits, takes place at the United Way of Miami-Dade, 3250 SW 3rd. Ave., Miami, 33129. For questions, contact Alaina Szlachta at (206) 709-9400 Ext. 132 or email alaina.szlachta@benevon.com. RSVP required.
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Federal Funds Guide for Youth Development Available On-Line |
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Published by America's Promise, a coalition of communities, organizations, businesses, and individuals supporting youth development programs the "Guide to Federal Resources for Youth Development" provides information on federal funds available to support youth development programs. The guide lists more than 100 federal programs, including programs from the U.S. Department of Justice, which are cross-referenced to five core recourses regarded as crucial to effective youth development. The guide is free and located at the web address included on this announcement. |
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Florida Down Payment Assistance |
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The American Dream Down Payment Act is a down payment assistance initiative that allows grants to be given to participating jurisdictions to assist low-to-mid-income families and uniformed employees such as, policemen, firemen, sanitation, maintenance workers, and teachers who are employees of the participating state to achieve homeownership. Grants made available under this initiative may be used only for down payment assistance toward the purchase of single family housing by eligible families.
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Florida Resources Directory |
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The Florida Resources Directory is a searchable database or one-stop source for learning about the latest state and federal programs and resources for local communities. Among the search category options are: Financial Assistance (business, Individuals, education, govt. or community); Technical Assistance (business, education, or community); Arts & Culture, Housing, Employment and Training, and more.
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Forum: Immigrant Women's Information Exchange |
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The Women's Fund of Miami-Dade hosts an Immigrant Women's Information Exchange on the fourth Tuesday of every month, 12:30pm at 336 NW 5th Street. This is a cross-cultural forum where any one interested in the issues impacting the lives of immigrant women can gather to learn about existing programs and services and meet other people who are a source of referrals. The meeting is held on the 8th floor of the Somerfield Residence, behind the main Camillus House building. For more info, email Sophie Brion at sophie@womensfundmiami.org or call 305-441-0506.
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Free Computer Training for Children's Trust Providers |
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The Children's Trust is offering free computer training through New Horizons for its providers. Trainings cover Word, Excel or Access 2003 programs, levels 2-3. View class descriptions, schedules and location online. To receive registration form, contact Mariela Carrodegas at 305-571-5700, fax: 305-857-9592 or email mariela@thechildrenstrust.org.
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Free Donated Technology Products for Nonprofits at TechSoup Stock |
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Donated computer products from partners such as Cisco, Intuit, Adobe, Symantec, Microsoft, etc. are available to nonprofits at TechSoup Stock. New product donations from Microsoft include: Office 2007, Windows Vista, Exchange Server 2007, Visio 2007, and more new releases. Administrative fees are as low as 4 percent of retail value, and no membership fee is required.
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Free, High-speed Xerox Color Printer |
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Get a free, high-speed Xerox color printer for your business or non-profit organization. Applications are accepted year-round.
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Free Stuff Available to Nonprofits |
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FASTEN has compiled a list of online resources to assist nonprofits access free and low-cost items. On this site you will find a number of national clearinghouses that FBOs can join for free or for a modest registration fee. Also listed are links to organizations offering free or discounted computer and computer-related equipment and services to nonprofits. Additional information found includes information on how to connect individuals in need of business/professional clothing with free clothing resources.
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Free Technical Assistance Manuals Available for Download |
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14 Organizational Effectiveness Series Manuals are now available for Download in PDF format at no cost from the National Minority AIDS Council. TA Manual titles available include: Board Development; Faith-Based Leadership; Fiscal Management; Grant Writing; Human Resources; Leadership Development; Needs Assessment; Program Development; Program Evaluation; Starting a Nonprofit; Strategic Planning; Surviving an Audit; Technology Development; and Volunteer Management. Manuals are available in both English and Spanish.
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From Inspiration to Participation: A Review of Perspectives on Youth Civic Engagement |
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"From Inspiration to Participation: A Review of Perspectives on Youth Civic Engagement" summarizes the different perspectives held by political scientists, educators, service-learning advocates and youth development specialists on youth engagement. Also included in this report is information on the importance of civic engagement as well as the four approaches to fostering youth civic engagement.
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Gateway to Child Welfare Information Launched by HHS |
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The Children's Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has launched Child Welfare Information Gateway. This online portal connects visitors to information and resources targeted to the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families. Its services include the following: an online library of over 48,000 documents; more than 130 Information Gateway publications; free subscription services. Questions may be addressed to the customer service center at info@childwelfare.gov or toll free at 800-394-3366.
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Gifts in Kind |
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Gifts in Kind provides goods like computers, software, office equipment, office supplies, clothing, personal care products, recreational equipment, educational materials, art supplies, and building materials to registered nonprofit organizations with 501 (c)(3) tax exemption status through their Retail Donation Partner and Special Pricing Programs.
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GoodSearch.com Is Helping Nonprofits Raise Funds |
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The search engine GoodSearch.com, powered by Yahoo, directs 50 percent of its ad-generated revenue to various nonprofits each time one of their supporters types in a new search term. Users of GoodSearch can designate their favorite nonprofit or education institution as the beneficiary of the money their searches earn by entering the name of the organization/school into a field below the search field. To participate in this program, an organization must be a non-profit. Eligible participatory organizations include schools, charities, hospitals and clinics, volunteer services, political organizations, fraternal organizations, professional associations, religious organizations, governmental agencies, etc. Adding a charity can easily be done through an online form at GoodSearch.com.
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Google Goes Government |
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Google has launched a new Web site devoted to searching anything related to the federal government; a one-stop shop for searching federal government Web sites.
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Health Alternative Foundation, Inc. Offers Free Health Alternative for Aids Program |
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Health Alternative Foundation's "Free Health Alternative for AIDS" program aims to improve the lifestyle and the health of the people diagnosed HIV positive or sick of AIDS, offering them the necessary support by means of the application of the new concept of "Integral Therapy". From the holistic point of view, or of the indivisible unit mind-body, it looks to maintain the cellular health, or to recover it, based in: a) organic cellular nutrition, bioavailable and alkaline; b) high oxygen consumption; and c) positive-relaxed mental-cellular stress. All the illnesses are sour and cathabolizants and where there are alkalinity and oxygen, anabolizants. There won't be illnesses or cancer (Linus Pauling, 1932, and Otto Warbing, 1954; both Prize Nobel 2 times). The power autorepairer of the DNA, automatically, conserves or recovers the health. To maintain the health of patients that have suspended the pharmaceutical treatments given by doctors. All minorities, including native, diagnosed HIV or AIDS, without economic resources are eligible. For more information contact Gerardo Sanchez at gerardosanchez50@comcast.net or (786) 208-7561.
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Help Raise Money for Local Organizations and Schools by Using Goodsearch.com |
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The search engine GoodSearch.com, powered by Yahoo, directs 50 percent of its ad-generated revenue to various nonprofits each time one of their supporters types in a new search term. More and more Miami-based nonprofit organizations and schools are now represented and eligible to receive approximately 1 cent for each search conducted by each user. Among these organizations are Miami Art Museum, United Way of Greater Miami, American Red Cross, YMCA of Greater Miami, and specific MDCPS.
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Homeland Defense Journal Summer Intern |
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Each year, Homeland Defense Journal welcomes students to intern with the management team in a wide range of administrative duties. They are looking for full or part-time summer interns who, among other event-related assignments, will work on an important database project that would provide marketing experience. To be eligible for an internship, you must be a U.S. citizen, be at least 16 years of age, and have full-time enrollment status at a U.S. high school, accredited college, or university. Ability to work independently a must. To apply, send an email to Laura Johnson at ljohnson@marketaccess.org.
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Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Training 2008 |
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HUD is sponsoring a national training for all Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) grantees and other stakeholders in Atlanta, Georgia on September 21-23, 2008. This training will provide HMIS stakeholders with an important opportunity to learn about HUD's evolving vision for HMIS and electronic reporting. The training will focus on: successful participation in the Annual Homeless Assessment Report (AHAR); proposed revisions to the HMIS Data and Technical Standards; the move to an HMIS-based Annual Progress Report (APR); and program and system-level performance measurement. The training is free, but requires advance registration.
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Homeowners Workshops: Centro Campesino |
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Centro Campesino offers monthly classes every third Saturday of the month called "Post Ownership." The class, running from 9:00am - 2:00pm, will focus on how to prevent mortgage default, prevent foreclosure, how to maintain a strong budget, and home maintenance. For more info contact Adriana Pedraza 305-245-7738 ext. 223.
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Information & Technology: Computer Training For Children's Trust Providers |
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The Children's Trust is offering free computer training through New Horizons for its providers. Trainings cover Word, Excel or Access 2003 programs, levels 2-3. View class descriptions, schedules and location. To receive registration form, contact Mariela Carrodegas at 305-571-5700, fax: 305-857-9592 or email: mariela@thechildrenstrust.org.
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Investments in Children's Services Clearinghouse |
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The Investments in Children's Services Clearinghouse, operated by the Finance Project, assists organizations and jurisdictions supporting children's services in determining the effectiveness of invested resources. The clearinghouse provides links to data, tools, and examples of work focused on the amount and effectiveness of public and private investments in children and families services, including: Guidance on how to track and compile information on investments and results; Data sources on Federal and State investments and measures of child and family well-being; and Examples of State and local documents on these issues.
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Latino Nonprofit Capacity Building: Hispanics in Philanthropy |
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The Funders' Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities is a project of Hispanics in Philanthropy designed to strengthen the Latino civil sector. The Collaborative channels philanthropic resources from multiple sources to organizations operating at the local level in defined geographic areas in the U.S. and Latin America and has Hispanics in Philanthophy is soliciting responses from eligible nonprofits interested in receiving future grant funding.
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Launch of New Housing Portal from Miami-Dade County |
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Miami-Dade County has launched a new housing web portal called Housing Central. Housing Central is a one-stop portal of housing information related to renting, home buying, and housing provider services. It provides the public with a broad view on the subject across the various participating government and social service organizations. Applicable forms and resources from these organizations are also accessible from this site. |
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Legal: Legalline, Free Public Service |
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The Dade County Bar Association has launched a monthly, toll-free legal helpline that South Florida nonprofits and residents can call with their basic legal questions to get free advice. Called "LegalLine," the new service is staffed by volunteer attorneys from the county's private law firms on a rotating basis. Members of the public are invited to call 1-866-596-0399 from 6:00 - 9:00pm the first Wednesday of the month, except national holidays. Callers and attorneys remain anonymous, and questions are taken in English or Spanish across a wide range of legal specialties, including nonprofit incorporation, human resource issues, contracts and agreements, family, probate, criminal, personal injury, immigration law, etc.
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Link-Up Florida & Lifeline Assistance Programs |
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The Florida Public Service Commission wants you to know that you could be eligible for savings on your monthly telephone bill by enrolling in one of these two programs: Link-Up Florida provides a 50% reduction in the telephone service hook-up charge, up to a maximum of $30.00, for qualifying households that do not currently have telephone service. Lifeline Assistance provides at least a $13.50 monthly credit on qualified residential customers' local phone bills. You can save as much as $162.00 per year. For more information, contact your local telephone company, call the Florida Public Service Commission) at 1-800-342-3552, or visit www.floridapsc.com.
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Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program |
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The Miami-Dade County Community Action Agency has help available for income eligible residents who need assistance paying their gas or electric bills. Applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be distributed beginning on Tuesday, May 27, 2008 (Monday thru Friday). The program offers a one time only home energy assistance to residents on a first come - first serve basis. In order to qualify for a $100.00 - $200.00 credit on utility bills, applicants must not exceed 150% of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.
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Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center Emerging and Expanding Business Seminars Series |
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The Miami-Dade Enterprise Community Center conducts Emerging and Expanding Business Seminars free and open to everyone. Topics cover information on Local Business Taxes, Certificates of Use, Tangible Personal Property Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, Miami Dade County Business Incentives, Business Contracts, Loans, Lines of Credit, Business Technology, How to Start a Successful Business and a Business Plan Lab Series. Those that register can receive the ECC Certificate Program upon completing the seminar series. Seminars are held at 3050 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33137 and are divided in two parts consisting of the Emerging Business and the Expanding Business Series. For additional information and to register please call (305) 579-2730.
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Miami NICE June Training Updates |
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Miami NICE maximizes the impact of faith-based and community-based organizations (FBCOs) in Miami-Dade County. Free training, capacity-building grants, and technical assistance opportunities enhance FBCO sustainability, effectiveness, and ability to collaborate. June training dates include: June 11, Staff Motivation & Retention, 10:00 a.m. June 14, Nonprofit 103: Financial Resources, 9:00 a.m. June 14, Appealing to Individual Donors & Foundations, 1:00 p.m. June 19, Developing an Evaluation Plan & Selecting an Evaluator, 10:00 a.m.
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NeighborWorks America Foreclosure Resources |
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NeighborWorks America and its network of 240 local organizations have been at the forefront of efforts to preserve homeownership and sustain communities in the face of rising foreclosures. They are training more foreclosure counselors than ever before and have formed strong alliances with private and public sector partners to offer real solutions to homeowners facing foreclosure.
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Nonprofits can Fundraise on eBay through MissionFish |
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MissionFish makes it safe and easy for nonprofits to benefit from eBay. Register for free and give new prospects and active supporters alike a fun way to support an organization's mission. eBay Giving Works can turn millions of registered users into potential donors for an organization in the following ways: Community selling - let eBay sellers donate proceeds from items they sell to an organization; Direct selling - turn just about any good or service into funding for the organization's mission by selling on eBay; and online Special Events auctions which enables organizations to find more buyers than can fit into a ballroom.
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Nonprofit Career Teacher Resources Available at No Charge to Educators |
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Action Without Borders/Idealist.org in partnership with Learning to Give announced a newly developed nonprofit career resources which is available at no charge to elementary, middle, and high school teachers, curriculum directors, administrators, career counselors, and youth workers. Educators may access and use grade-appropriate lessons to explain the importance of philanthropy, the role of nonprofit organizations, and the career opportunities available to young people within the nonprofit sector. There are three units specifically written for grade spans 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. |
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Operation Green Plant: Free Seeds! |
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America the Beautiful Fund is offering grants of FREE SEEDS to nourish and beautify your community. To request a grant of flower and/or herb seed, interested applicants should: Write a short letter describing the project; Fill out the application which can be downloaded from their website; Enclose a check for shipping and handling; and Mail a letter, application and check.
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Prosperity Campaign |
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The Prosperity Campaign connects low-wage workers to existing economic benefits programs available to them such as the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Childcare Tax Credit. It also seeks to provide individuals and families financial literacy programs that will help them improve their standard of living so they can buy a house, a car, put themselves or their kids through college.
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Share Our Strength Launches "Sharing Witness" |
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Share Our Strength, the nation's leading organization working to end childhood hunger in America, has launched Sharing Witness, a new online community that engages civic, business, philanthropic, and community leaders to share thoughts, opinions, ideas and experiences on topics such as business and social entrepreneurship, education and youth, health and welfare, and hunger and poverty
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Submit a New Grant Opportunity on the Miami-Dade County Grants Website |
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Are you interested in posting a current grant opportunity on our website? It can now be done very easily through an online form located on The Revenue Maximization and Grants Coordination Division's website. Submittals will be reviewed and edited as appropriate by our staff for distribution in our G-mail and posting on our website.
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Support is Available from Outreach Specialists at the Children's Trust |
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Specialists from the Outreach Department of The Children's Trust are available to meet with groups to discuss a wide number of programs and services offered by the Children's Trust. They can hand out literature about their support services or the programs they fund, and facilitate seminars and presentations for service providers and Trust friends. Groups and organizations interested receiving support from Trust specialists for events must complete an Event Information/Outreach Request Form.
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United Way New Financial Guide |
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As part of its focus to help people achieve financial stability, the United Way has added a Financial Resource Center to its Web site. The new guide is designed to help individuals and families better adjust to these challenging economic times. Among the tools, you'll find: Tip sheets on avoiding foreclosure; finding a job; handling stress; tools on how to manage credit, build savings, and meet basic needs.
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Xerox FreeColorPrinters |
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For nearly a decade, Xerox has provided over 50,000 small businesses, schools and universities, religious and non-profit organizations, and government agencies with free Xerox products through the Free Color Printers.com program. Xerox is offering businesses the opportunity to receive a professional, high-speed, networked Xerox Phaser 8560 color printer at NO COST. Apply and your office could receive: a Xerox Phaser 8560 Network Color Printer; 3-year service agreement; and support by email and toll-free telephone. Total program value of more than $3,000.
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Youth Leadership Training Institute |
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The Youth Leadership Training Institute is a free 3-day/2-night initiative of the United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse. The Institute helps bring together youth leaders from both within Broward County and around the State of Florida. Youth leaders and adults will enjoy three fun-filled days of workshops, created to promote positive social change as it relates to underage drinking, substance use/abuse, and other interrelated issues. Registration forms are now available! Contact: Shahara Jaghoo or Dana Shelby at (954) 760-7007.
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