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To subscribe, submit the form in the left column of this e-newsletter or visit www.nassembly.org. Newsbytes May 27, 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 . ASSEMBLY FEATURES First Annual Technology Summit
Nominations for the Excellence in Technology Leadership and Innovation Awards Now Being Accepted The National Assembly is honored to add, Technology Leadership and Technology Innovation to our prestigious Essence of Leadership Award series. An awards banquet will be held the evening of July 25th at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center to recognize the award recipients. Help us recognize the best by nominating a leader and/or innovator and by attending this exciting event. For more information on this award, including nomination information, please click here. Call for Nominations - Essence of Leadership Awards The National Human Services Assembly invites your nominations for awards recognizing leaders in the sector. Who is the national nonprofit health and human service executive you most admire--the one who has accomplished the most and worked well in collaboration with others? Name the national board leader who has accomplished incredible things and has done so bridging organizations and sectors. Who in the media has not just reported well on health and human service issues but has made a difference with his or her reporting? And what public figure has bridged the chasms of politics and other divisions to effect change that improved lives by improving the effectiveness of human service policies and programs? Deadline for nominations is June 17, 2005. For a complete list of the award nomination criteria as well as instructions on how to submit a nomination, please download the Award Criteria Form . 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 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. FEATURED BUSINESS PARTNER
Stars Celebrate Sisterhood in Auction Benefiting Girls Inc. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants , the best-selling book by Ann Brashares, is now a movie opening June 1st. In honor of the film's release, its stars joined other celebrities, including Angelina Jolie, Queen Latifah and Ashley Judd, to design and donate jeans to an eBay auction, with proceeds going to National Assembly member Girls Inc.! "The movie and Girls Inc. share the same message. Both tell women of all ages that they can do whatever they want!" said Alexis Bledel, star of The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and the WB's Gilmore Girls. To bid on a pair of pants, click here. [Source: http://www.girlsinc.org/gc/] American Foundation for the Blind Assesses Access of Blogging Using JAWS for Windows screen reader and an Alva Satellite braille display, two popular assistive technology products that provide access to information on a computer screen. AFB evaluated the accessibility of two blogging services including Blogger and Bloglines as well as four popular blogs: Hacking Netflix , Fastlane General Motors Blog , Micropersuasion , and Blogspotting - Business Week Online. What AFB found is that some sites make it difficult to independently create your own blog if you're a blind user, though it is possible to read and comment on others' blogs. For more information, click here. [Source: www.afb.org] 100 Best Communities for Young People America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth sponsors this annual competition to find the top 100 communities for young people. Every city, town, and local municipality is eligible. The "100 Best" will represent communities from all strands of the rich fabric of American life, rural, suburban and urban as well as from all regions of the country. For more information, click here. Boy Scouts of America Celebrates 95th Anniversary Established in 1910, Boy Scouts of America celebrates their 95th anniversary this year. Visit the Boy Scouts of America website for historical highlights, fascinating facts, founders info and fun trivia. For more, click here. YWCA Mourns the Loss of Its First African American President On Tuesday May 10, Helen Jackson Wilkins Claytor passed away in Grand Rapids, MI at the age of 98. Mrs. Claytor was the first African American president of the YWCA USA. In 1949, Mrs. Claytor became the first to hold the position of president in a local chapter going on the lead the National Board from 1967-1976. During her tenure as the president of the National Board, Mrs. Claytor was instrumental in incorporating "One Imperative to thrust our collective power toward the elimination of racism wherever it exists and by any means necessary" into the YWCA USA's mission. For more, click here. The wireless industry has officially partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to distribute AMBER Alerts through a wireless messaging system. Subscribers capable of receiving text messages, and whose wireless carrier participates in the Wireless AMBER Alerts Initiative, may opt in to receive alerts by registering at http://www.wirelessamberalerts.org or their wireless carrier's website. Users can designate up to five ZIP codes from which they'd like to be alerted in the case of an AMBER Alert activation. For more information, click here. Free Database of Nonprofit Capacity Building Programs The Human Interaction Research Institute, an organization helping nonprofits handle the challenges of innovation and change using behavioral science strategies, helps nonprofits find information on capacity building programs through the Philanthropic Capacity-Building Resources Database. The database, a free resource, includes descriptions of 318 capacity building programs being carried out by various types of U.S. foundations. Database users may request a profile of any program, or conduct searches according to geography or type of capacity-building work. [Source: GrantStation Insider]
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Subcommittee Rejects Cut in Juvenile Justice Funding Bill Introduced to Enroll Uninsured Children in Medicaid, SCHIP Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (R-TN) and Sen. Jeff Bingaman (D-NM) introduced legislation on May 17 that would provide $100 million in grants over two years to states, local communities, schools, faith-based organizations, and others to enroll eligible children into Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). The bill would allow the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to organizations that conduct "innovative" outreach and enrollment programs for uninsured children. Approximately six million uninsured children are eligible for coverage through Medicaid and SCHIP. For more information, click here. (Source: Washington Health Policy Week in Review) House Education Committee Unanimously Approves Head Start Bill On May 18, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce voted 48-0 to approve H.R. 2123, the Head Start reauthorization bill. Unlike legislation adopted in the House last year, H.R. 2123 does not include a White House proposal that would have allowed some states to take over Head Start funding as a state block grant. The two most significant concerns now confronting final passage of this bill are the funding level and a potential amendment that will likely be offered on the House floor allowing faith-based providers to hire on the basis of religious preferences. For more information, click here. (Source: Child Welfare League of America ) Senate Committee Approves Workforce Training Bill The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on May 20 unanimously approved S. 1021, the committee's bill reauthorizing the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) of 1998. The bill differs from the controversial version passed in the House (H.R. 27) in that it does not consolidate adult, dislocated workers, and employment services funding into one $3 billion block grant, nor does it contain a provision allowing religious organizations receiving funds to consider religion when making hiring decisions. For more information, click here. (Source: Coalition on Human Needs) Administration Creates Medicaid Commission, Rejects Calls for Independent Commission Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt on May 20 formally established a Medicaid study commission to recommend ways to cut $10 billion from Medicaid over five years and propose longer-term solutions to slow the program's rising costs. Leavitt will appoint the commission's 15 voting members. A bipartisan majority of the House and Senate rejected Medicaid cuts and called instead for an independent, nonpartisan Medicaid commission to study ways to improve, but not necessarily cut, the program. For more information, click here. To see the National Mental Health Association's response, click here. Senate Hearing Held on Redefining Retirement On April 27, the Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing titled “Living Stronger, Earning Longer: Redefining Retirement In The 21st Century Workplace.” Testimony included a presentation of a new report from the General Accountability Office that examines the factors that influence the ability of older workers to remain in the labor force. Also testifying were representatives from AARP and private industry. To view statements, click here.
Janus Foundation Offers Funding for Youth and Community Service Programs The Janus Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that are innovative, visionary, and forward-thinking in their approach in communities throughout the country. The Foundation provides grants nationally in the following two giving areas: At-Risk Youth through Education and Community Service and Volunteerism. Applications are accepted from nonprofit organizations throughout the U.S. for the first two giving areas. SSA Benefits Planning, Assistance and Outreach Program Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced the availability of funds to extend community-based benefits planning, assistance, and outreach projects that disseminate accurate information to beneficiaries with disabilities (including transition-to-work aged youth) about work incentives programs and issues related to such programs, to enable them to make informed choices about work. The deadline for applications is June 24, 2005. Funding for National Service Programs The Corporation for National and Community Service is encouraging organizations to apply for approximately $1.5 million in grant funds to support "the next generation" of national service programs. Next Generation Grants fund innovative strategies that effectively engage volunteers in service in the following two areas: engaging adults age 50+ in part-time and full-time service opportunities and improving the lives of disadvantaged youth through service and mentoring. Applicants who have received any previous grant award from the Corporation are not eligible for a Next Generation Grant. Deadline is June 7, 2005. Labor Department Announces Grants for Prisoner Reentry Initiative U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao recently announced that approximately $20 million will be competitively awarded for projects that carry out the Prisoner Reentry Initiative (PRI). The initiative seeks to reduce recidivism by helping nonviolent prisoners find work and stable housing when they return to their communities. Collaboratively developed by the Departments of Labor, Justice, Housing and Urban Development, and Health and Human Services, the program seeks strategies that draw on the unique strengths of faith- and community-based organizations. Generally, grantees should plan to serve individuals 18 years old and older who have been convicted as an adult and imprisoned and who have never been convicted of a violent or sex-related offense. Click here to download the full announcement. Deadline is July 13. Coalition for Juvenile Justices 's “Spirit of Youth” Award Each year CJJ honors a young person who, after being involved in the justice system, is able to turn his/her life around to become a productive and contributing member of society. For instance, this year's inspiring award recipient, Jeremy Estrada, is currently in medical school, but spent much of his childhood in and out of the justice system. The honoree will be a keynote speaker at CJJ's fall conference. Nominations are due August 26, 2005. Download the nomination form here. National Collaboration
for Youth Washington Group Meeting IT Peer Group - Technology Summit July 25 & 26, 2005 at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center. For more information, please contact sara@nassembly.org National Collaboration for Youth Research Group meeting September 7 at the National Assembly, 1319 F St NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC. For more information please contact pam@nassembly.org.. National Collaboration
for Youth Program/Research Group meeting National Assembly COO Peer Network meeting September 8, 2005, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, YMCAs Washington Office, 1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 705 Washington, DC. For more information, please contact david@nassembly.org . NOVN
(National Organizations' Volunteer Network) Meeting National Assembly HR Council Meeting September 9 at Volunteers of America, 1660 Duke St., Alexandria, VA. For more information, contact ellen@nassembly.org. National Collaboration for Youth Program Group Meeting September 9 at the National Assembly, 1319 F St NW, Suite 402, Washington, DC. For more information, please contact pam@nassembly.org. NEW - Communications Peer Network Webpage Visit the Communications Peer Network Webpage . Here you will find meeting notes as well as meeting schedules and other useful information about this group. CONFERENCE, TRAININGS & EVENTS TRAININGS & EVENTS May 15 - May 21. Learn about hurricane hazards and how you can take action to prepare before disaster strikes. Hurricane hazards come in many forms: storm surge, high winds, tornadoes, and flooding. Celebrate Older Americans Month The month of May is Older Americans Month. “Celebrate Long-Term Living” was selected as this year's theme by the Administration on Aging (AoA) to recognize and honor the valuable contributions of older persons to their communities as they age. Learn more, click here. National Foster Care Month, celebrated each May, recognizes the many supportive people-foster and kinship families, professionals, and volunteers-who help young people in care achieve their fullest potential, despite their difficult circumstances. Sponsored by the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association, May is American Stroke Month. For more information, click here. June 7, 2005 National Hunger Awareness Day 2005, is the grassroots movement to raise awareness about the solvable problem of hunger in America. September 11, 2005 Hold a gathering in your neighborhood to meet and welcome new neighbors and rekindle old friendships. CONFERENCES One Child Many Hands: A Multidisciplinary Conference on Child Welfare June 2 & 2, 2005 Philadelphia, PA Presented by The Field Center for Children's Policy, Practice & Research at the University of Pennsylvania. June 7-10, 2005 Orlando, FL Presented by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, in conjunction with Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Youth Gang Center. The symposium, which is designed for anyone involved in addressing the problem of youth gangs, will focus on innovative and effective gang-related programs and strategies. It will also provide current information on youth gang activities and trends. Early registration is recommended. National Mental Health Association Justice for All June 9-11, 2005 Washington, DC Toward
a Community Solution: Advancing Primary Prevention of Violence 2nd National School-Based Mentoring Conference June 14-16, 2005 Fairmont Hotel Sponsored by Youth Friends
June 29, 2005 Hilton Cleveland South Cleveland, OH Presented by the Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Cleveland Foundation Building Capacity for Impact Presented jointly by the Alliance for Nonprofit Management & The Council on Nonprofit Associations July 14-17, 2005 Chicago, IL School of the 21st Century National Conference Partners for Success; Linking Communities, Families and Schools July 18-20, 2005 Yale University New Haven, CT National Assembly Technology Summit Free to National Assembly Members and their Affiliates Presented by the National Assembly in partnership with Insight Public Sector July 25 & 26, 2005 Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center Washington, DC The
2005 National Youth Summit 2005 National Conference on Volunteering and Service Presented by the Points of Light Foundation August 4-6, 2005 Washington, DC Women in Philanthropy: Gaining Momentum August 25-26, 2005 Presented by the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University University Place Conference Center and Hotel in Indianapolis, Indiana This event will be a discussion-oriented conference focusing on in-depth issues including the leadership, advocacy, inspiration and motivation of women in philanthropy from past to present as well as their role as change makers for the future Registration will be available online in May by visiting www.philanthropy.iupui.edu/ . For more information email wpi@iupui.edu Presented by the National Assembly Keynote Speaker: Lester Salamon, Johns Hopkins University September 8, 2005 Reagan International Trade Center Washington, DC National Assembly-Alliance for Children & Families Policy Forum Connecting Grassroots and Grasstops Policy Efforts September 9, 2005 Ronald Reagan International Trade Center Washington, DC Generations United 13th International Conference The Intergenerational Current: Across the Life Span and Around the Globe September 13-17, 2005 Washington Marriott Washington, DC 2005 National Summit on Your City's Families Institute for Youth, Education, and Families National League of Cities September 25-28, 2005 San Antonio , TX This exciting event focuses participants'
attention on what local government can do, both independently and in partnership
with others, to improve education and afterschool programs, engage young
people in community decision making, and create supports for low-income
working families. YouthBuild Conference & Transformation Institute The YouthBuild Academy for Transformation will hold two Transformation Institutes (April 11-13 in Los Angeles and October 24-26 in Washington, D.C.) for directors, staff, teachers, counselors, policy-makers, and funders from the youth development, youth leadership, youth employment, after-school, and education arenas. Washington, DC - October 24-26, 2005 2005 Healthy Communities-Healthy Youth Conference "The Asset-Building Get-Together: Creating Intergenerational Community" November 3-5, 2005 Dallas, TX InterContinental Hotel Sponsored by The Search Institute Grantmakers for Children, Youth and Families (GCYF) "Crossing the Great Divide: Creating Communities for All Ages" September 26-28, 2005 Denver, CO Executive Leadership Institute Presented by the National Assembly in cooperation with the Leader to Leader Institute November 10-12, 2005 Tampa, FL Wyndham Harbor Island Hotel The Roles of Leaders in Learning Organizations/Knowledge Management For Top Executives and Board Leaders of National Assembly Member Organizations Partnership for After School Education Shaping our Future - A National Agenda for Afterschool November 20-22, 2005 The Ritz Carlton - Battery Park New York City, NY 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. Got News? Please e-mail sara@nassembly.org
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The
National Human Services Assembly in partnership with Insight Public Sector
will host the First Annual Technology Summit for the National Assembly
IT Peer Group members on July 25 & 26. The goal of the Summit is to
expose and educate nonprofit IT professionals about the latest technology
affecting national nonprofits and to give them the opportunity to network
with peers and experts. The Technology Summit is the ideal and neutral
event for members to casually network and learn from each other, National
Assembly Business Partners and Vendors as well as experts in the technology
field. For more information,
Community IT Innovators (CITI) exists to serve socially responsible
organizations that are working for positive change in the D.C. region.
Staff has Microsoft, Novell, Citrix and Cisco certifications offering
technology assessment, web and database development, network support,
software selection and implementation. Rates are nonprofit friendly,
not set to market limits. For more information, contact 