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To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. Newsbytes February 4, 2005 Newsbytes is the biweekly E-newsletter of the National Human Services Assembly that contains information for and about the nonprofit health and human services sector. If you have trouble viewing this newsletter, go to http://www.nassembly.org/nassembly/newsbytes/Newsbytes020405.htm ASSEMBLY FEATURES Because of Winn
Dixie...Because of You The National Collaboration for Youth announces a new web portal to "Because of Winn Dixie...Because of You." The website is based on the Newberry Award winning children's novel and soon to be major motion picture, "Because of Winn Dixie." The Because of You program encourages youth to read the book, volunteer to read the book to someone else, then go see the movie. NCY has partnered with Truly Moving Pictures and Walden Media to bring you items such as an activity guide, message board and other useful resources. Click on the Winn Dixie picture on this page or click here! "Because of Winn Dixie" official opens in Theaters in February 18, 2005. Gather up your kids, gather up a group of kids—or go by yourself—to see this delightful film. Save the Date for the National Leaders Summit Save the date for the 2005 National Leaders Summit. This year's event will be held on September 8, 2005 in Washington, DC. We are excited to announce that Lester Salamon from the the Institute for Public Policy at John's Hopkins University has been invited to give this years keynote address. Please visit our website to see presentations from last years event by clicking here. Call for Nominations - Essence of Leadership Awards The National Assembly presents the 2005 Essence of Leadership Awards and a call for award nominations. The event will take place the evening of September 8 immediately following the National Leaders Summit. For more information about the awards and criteria for nominations, please click here.
This step-by-step guide defines evaluation, describes the types of information you need to collect, spells out the four steps of evaluation, and helps you select and work with a research consultant. Written especially for organization managers and decision makers, this book is also recommended for policy makers, funders, researchers and students who plan to enter the human services or social policy fields. For more information, click here.
The Business Partners Program is a service for members of the National Assembly and their affiliates that leverages their combined purchasing power to reduce costs. Click on the logo above to see the complete list of National Assembly Business Services and Discounts. The Business Partners Program is made possible through the generous support of The UPS Foundation. In response to the needs of our members, the National Assembly is pleased to announce our newest business partner: The Light House Companies
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Lunch with a Leader Presented by Communities in Schools Lunch With A Leader™ gives you the opportunity for unique personal experiences with leaders from every walk of life, all up for bid to benefit the local efforts of Communities In Schools®, the nation's leading community-based organization helping kids succeed in school and prepare for life. Bid for a time you'll never forget with a leading figure from entertainment, journalism, politics, business, sports, and more! Bidding will commence on eBay January 18 through February 11, 2005! Visit www.lunchwithaleader.com New Publications Released by State Early Childhood Policy Technical Assistance Network Up and Running: A Compendium of Multi-Site Early Childhood Initiatives and Building an Early Learning System: The ABC's of Planning and Governance Structures were recently released by SECPTAN. These along with other publications are available for free download or to order at their website, www.finebynine.org American Camp Association Announces Study Outcomes The American Camp Association recently announced the posting of results on their multi-year study of outcomes in camp programs. Titled "Youth Development Outcomes of the Camp Experience," the project included thousands of parents and campers providing information before camp, at the end of camp, and six months after camp. More than a slogan, "Camp Gives Kids a World of Good" captures the essence of statistically significant growth in all ten of the dimensions studied as seen by parents, and growth in six of ten dimensions studied as seen by campers, and growth in all areas studied based on counselor observations. See the results at www.ACAcamps.org/research/research_book.pdf
Action Agenda on Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children Generations United released an action agenda that calls for greater supports for grandparents and other relatives who are raising children. Specific recommendations pertain to affordable housing, subsidized guardianship, health and mental health, education and special education for the children, respite services, Social Security, and Medicaid for the growing numbers of relative-headed families throughout the U.S. For more information, contact Generations United at gu@gu.org or visit their website at www.gu.org to download your free copy. Comment on Panel on the Nonprofit Sector's Recommendations The Panel on the Nonprofit Sector, convened by Independent Sector at the encouragement of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee, has developed recommendations to improve the governance, ethical conduct, and oversight of nonprofit organizations. The Panel encourages comments on these recommendations from the nonprofit community by February 18. For more information, http://www.nonprofitpanel.org/workgrouprecs/ Governors, Education and Business Leaders to Attend Summit on High Schools The 2005 National Education Summit on High Schools, hosted by the National Governors Association and Achieve, Inc. in Washington , DC on February 26-27, will focus on an array of reform-related issues including restoring the relevance of a high school diploma; increasing the graduation rate; closing the achievement gap; and aligning high school, college and workforce expectations. For more information,CLICK HERE.
2005 National Mental Health Association Awards Call for Nominations Honoring Outstanding Efforts in the Mental Health Movement Deadline February 14, 2005 For more information, visit their website at www.nmha.org Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala Tuesday, May 10, 2005 Sponsored by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids The Ritz-Carlton Washington, DC Contact Linda Sheaffer at lsheaffer@tobaccofreekids.org Visit www.tobaccofreekids.org Mutual of America Community Partnership Award Nominations Mutual of America recently announced the 2005 Community Partnership Award competition, which recognizes and encourages partnerships dedicated to the public good among business, government and social sector organizations. The award guidelines are available by clicking here. To enter the 2005 competition, complete the application and return it by April 1, 2000 Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Listserv. Funding is available for institutions of higher education, state education agencies, nonprofit organizations proposing multi-state programs, and multi-state collaborations. The 2005 AmeriCorps Guidelines and the AmeriCorps*Education Awards Program 2005 Application Instructions can be found on the Corporation's website, click here. A conference call will be held for anyone who is interested in learning more about the AmeriCorps*Education Awards Program grant opportunity. The conference call will be Tuesday, February 15th 2:00-3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time).Call-in information is as follows: USA Toll Free Number: 888-455-3614 Passcode: 50145 Leader: Ms. Rolf. For more information about this grant opportunity, send an email to AmeriCorpsnational@cns.gov . Circle Announces New Grant Competition for Community Research The Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) recently announced a new grant competition for community research conducted by young people. Teams of youth researchers working in affiliation with a community organization or institution are invited to apply. For more information visit http://www.civicyouth.org/ Bullying Prevention Initiative Research shows that bullying can lead to severe consequences.The Colorado Trusts™ three year (2005-2008), $8.5 million Bullying Prevention Initiative will help schools and community-based organizations prevent bullying and bullying-related behaviors. RFP's now being accepted, click here for more information February 11, 2005 - National Assembly Senior Policy Council meeting, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm at National Assembly, 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC. For more information, contact david@nassembly.org. February 16, 2005 - National Collaboration for Youth Annual Meeting of CEO's, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC. May 16, 2005 - National Collaboration for Youth Research Group meeting hosted by Girls Incorporated in Indianapolis, IN. For more information, please contact Pam Garza at pam@nassembly.org May 19, 2005 - National Collaboration for Youth Program Group meeting hosted by Big Brothers Big Sisters in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, please contact Pam Garza at pam@nassembly.org
CONFERENCES, TRAININGS, AND EVENTS TRAININGS & EVENTS Points of Light Youth Leadership Institute February 23-25, 2005 Phoenix, AZ Presented in partnership with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Phoenix Center. This national training seminar certifies youth and adult participants to teach leadership and community service skills to high school-age students. Contact pyli@PointsofLight.org or visit the website at http://www.pyli.org/ The Child Welfare League of America's 2005 Teleconference Series includes five sessions from January to May on child trauma. Specifically, they will focus on the developmental impact of child trauma; how knowledge of child trauma can enhance child welfare practice in various settings, such as schools and residential treatment centers; and evidence-based child trauma interventions that can be used to treat child sexual abuse. The next call is on February 24. March 2, 2000, Sponsored by the National Education Association and supported by national partners including Boys & Girls Clubs of America, YMCA of the USA, and Youth Service America, will feature reading events across the country to focus attention on the importance of motivating children to read and helping them master basic skills Spring
Session - KaBoom University Of Play 14th Annual National Healthy Kids Day April 2, 2005 The 14th annual National Healthy Kids Day, sponsored by the YMCA of the USA, will bring kids and families together at more than 1,150 YMCAs across the nation to discover the wide range of wellness activities and youth sports available to kids. National Youth Service Day 2005 April 15-17, 2005
April 30-May 8, 2005 The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and a diverse group of national organizations present the third Cover The Uninsured Week. The Week is a nationwide effort that features nonpartisan community town hall discussions about specific proposals for making health care more affordable and stable for all Americans, including the 45 million who are uninsured. For more information,visit http://covertheuninsuredweek.org/ 2005 Points of Light Foundation Member and Connect America Partner Teleconferences The Points of Light Foundation offers teleconferences on a myriad of topics relevant to volunteer practitioners. Some take the form of short workshops; others are technical assistance calls; others may be discussion circles in which volunteer practitioners explore a new trend or rising concern in the field within the safe space of a facilitated call Whatever form they take, the calls are designed to help volunteer practitioners and leaders build the capacity of their organizations and communities to engage and mobilize volunteers to help solve serious social issues. Teleconferences are Free to Members of the Points of Light Foundation and $15 for Nonmembers (unless otherwise specified). To register for a teleconference, e-mail Nonprofit.gov@PointsofLight.org or call 202-729-3224. Registrations will be taken up to two hours prior to the call. Visit http://www.pointsoflight.org/resources/teleconferences/ for more information.
UPCOMING CONFERENCES “Putting the Muscle in the Mission: Strengthening Skills for Life Through the Camp Experience” February 22-25, 2005 Orlando, Florida The 2005 Forum of the Coalition for Community Schools March 9-11, 2005 Chicago, IL Hyatt Regency Chicago Visit successful Chicago community schools to see how they work, participate in interactive skill-building workshops, and hear from well-known senior education, community, and political leaders discussing the benefits of community schools. March 10-13, 2005 Philadelphia, PA Joint conference sponsored by The National Council on the Aging and the American Society on Aging. It will feature over 800 sessions, showcase innovative programs, foster policy discussion and advocacy, and share cutting-edge research findings. National Service-Learning Conference The National Youth Leadership Council "Educating for Change; Serve. Learn. Change the World." March 16-19, 2005 Long Beach, CA 32nd National Conference on Juvenile Justice March, 20-23, 2005 Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Orlando, Florida Conference participants represent important decision makers, including judges, prosecutors, defense counsel, probation officers, correction and social workers. 16th National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum Youth Crime Watch America March 30-April 2, 2005 Miami, Florida Youth and their adult allies can find inspiration, valuable skills, prevention knowledge, and national resources in the fight against crime, violence, and drugs. CORE: Coalition for Residential Education National Conference Tasting Success: Steps Toward Independent Living April 9-12, 2005 Milton Hershey School Hershey, Pennsylvania Lutheran Services in America Fight, Wok and Pray for Justice! April 12-15, 2005 Washington Marriott Washington, DC Sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Sciences Independent Living-Transitional Living Conference May 18-20, 2005 Atlanta, GA, This conference will focus on the latest issues and trends concerning independent living and transitional living programs with an emphasis on economic opportunities for older youth in care. National Mental Health Association Justice for All June 9-11 Washington, DC Generations United 13th International Conference The Intergeneration Current: Across the Life span and Around the Globe September 13-17, 2005 Washington, Marriott Washington, DC CLICK HERE to post your organization’s conference dates on the National Assembly’s website; click on “Add Your Own Event,” and follow the instructions.
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