Friday, April 15, 2011
2011 CSBG SCHOLARSHIP
The Department of Family and Support Services has released the 2011 CSBG Scholarship Application.
Applications are due June 8th. Anyone going to school full-time (degree, certificate, trade school) by September 15, 2011, has primary residence in Chicago, and meets income guidelines is eligible to apply.
See the flyer for more details.
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In our 11th year, we are the LEADERS and TRENDSETTERS in E-Networking over 48,000 Chicagoland New Generation Latinos!Thursday, April 14, 2011
APRIL 15th
REGION 2 WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS
Greetings Everyone,
As you can see I have a new E-mail contact (yrcregion2communitycouncil@gmail.com). Please save this one to your contact list and begin to use it.
Also, we now have a regional blog! www.yrcregion2communitycouncil.blogspot.com
It still needs a little work but it is up and running. Be sure to subscribe to it. This is the quickest way to receive the latest information. I will continue to send my E-blast at the end of the week, but the blog will be updated as soon as information comes in.
My assistant will be making calls by next week- to those who have not subscribed-as a friendly reminder to join the blog or to offer any technical assistance. J
I am working to convert all attachments into Google Docs for easier viewing. If you have trouble opening a link, please inform me immediately so I can address the problem.
Here are your weekly highlights!
Community Updates
If you are hosting an event, or know of an event that our community would benefit from, please pass the information along to me so I can share it with everyone. The more we know the more we go, the more we go the more we grow!
MIKVA CHALLENGE’S 9th ANNUAL CIVICS FAIR
Celebrate Youth Activism at the Mikva Challenge’s 9th annual Civics Fair!
When: Saturday April 30th
10:00-12:00
Where: Little Village Lawndale High School
3120 S Kostner
HUMBOLDT PARK EARTH DAY COMMUNITY CLEAN UP & CELEBRATION
Come out and show pride for your community by helping to keep it clean and beautiful!
When: Saturday April 16th
Clean up from 9:00 AM- Noon
Celebration from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Humboldt Park Boathouse
1359 N Sacramento
ARTWORK NEEDED
Lisa Davis from DFSS is seeking artwork from various youths from CDBG funded agencies. If you have a little artist and would like their work displayed, please contact her at lisa.davis@cityofchicago.org or (312) 743-1287.
CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Program information for summer 2011 is now available for viewing online. http://fb.me/xY0JfxKW The Chicago Park District is a great place to send youth during the summer. Please encourage parents to review all the wonderful opportunities available to their children. Camp programs can be found at over 200 parks throughout the city where children enjoy water fun, field trips, athletic activities and cultural experiences.
Online registration opens 04/04/2011at 9:00 AM. Walk in registration for most parks begin at 04/09/2011 9:00 AM. If you have additional questions you can call 312-742-PLAY or 312-747-2001.
To view the Chicago Park District Financial Assistance page, check the attachment.
COLLEGE UPDATES
The beginning of spring means the run to get FAFSA sighed, sealed, and delivered! There are some great opportunities out there for families and college bound youth to get this accomplished. Please take a look and pass the information out to youth and families. If your agency will be hosting a FAFSA workshop (or any other type of college related activity) and will be opening up the opportunity for other youth, please let me know! I would love to share the news so we can all benefit.
This site might be of some assistance as well!
http://collegezone.com/informationzone/10_3383.htm
FAFSA HELP AT ULBGC
Staff members here at ULBGC are working with college bound students to complete their FAFSA. If you have any youth that need help please contact me for more information and to set up an appointment.
THE CHICAGO HISPANIC HEALTH COALITION
CHHC has released the April issue of their news letter. Don’t miss out on this great information. You will find it in the attachments.
ALDERMANIC UPDATES
Fresh Ideas
GARDENS
Would you like to take the initiative for your neighborhood and start a community garden? Do you have available space or know of available space that would make a good garden? Then let’s get started! I am always available to roll up my sleeves and dig!
Here is a good place to start http://communitygarden.org/rebeltomato/seeds/
Already starting a gardening project? Here’s an opportunity to win some extra funds. Don’t forget to scroll down for an even larger list of funding opportunities! http://www.communitygarden.org/learn/resources/funding-opportunities.php
Opportunities
The Program Improvement Initiative is pleased to host:
Youth work Methods Summit
When: Friday, April 15
Where: Association House
1116 North Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL
We will be offering three different Youth work methods modules related to the Pyramid of Program Quality throughout the day:
Voice & Choice: 9:00-11:30am
Ask-Listen-Encourage: 12:15-1:45pm
Scaffolding for Success: 1:50-3:00pm
These trainings are free, and you will receive a training booklet on the workshop content and best practices to use in your programming with young people.
Click here to view a description of the trainings. Click here to view the Pi Citywide calendar for your reference.
To register for any or all of the Methods Summit trainings, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/methodsapr15
YOUTH READY CHICAGO RFP FOR SUMMER
The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is excited to announce the release of their Request for Proposals (RFP) for Youth Ready Chicago program hubs, a 2011 youth, wage- subsidized summer jobs program for youth 16 – 24.
Mayor Richard M. Daley has committed $1.4 million in parking meter infrastructure funds to support a subsidized summer jobs program by increasing the number of city-supported employment opportunities for Chicago youth.
Through this RFP, the program anticipates engaging approximately 600 Chicago youth between the ages of 16 and 24 in paid work experiences and career readiness skills. Programs can operate during a 6-10 week period between June 1 and December 31.
DFSS is seeking proposals from organizations with the qualifications and experience to rapidly implement the program during the summer of 2011. Respondents to the RFP should be capable of providing the following services: youth worker recruitment, program eligibility for youth participants, job/worksite development, job matching, youth training, adult supervision, data collection, payroll system administration (including the fiscal capacity to generate and distribute checks to all youth associated with the hub), worksite monitoring and overall program administration.
DFSS anticipates funding six to ten contracts for worksite hubs. Contract sizes are estimated to range between $210,000 - $400,000.
The RFP is available for download at the DFSS website at http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fss.html. If you have any program-related questions about the RFP, please contact Mary Ellen Messner, 312-746-7447 or mmessner@cityofchicago.org. For all technical questions relating to the execution of the proposal, please contact Julia Talbot, 312-743-1679 or jtalbot@cityofchicago.org.
IMPORTANT DATES:
RFP Released | April 7, 2011 |
RFP Pre-Proposal Conference | April 21,2011 |
RFP Due | May 2, 2011 |
Award Notifications Made | May 16, 2011 |
Start Program Rolling start dates between | June and July, 2011 |
DOME SHIFT
Check out the link for an opportunity for Chicago youth to learn about the legislative process first hand! Students will be trained and given tools needed to complete successful visits with their Legislators.
NEW MOMS, INC ORIENTATION
New Moms, Inc will have another round of orientations for their Academy of Professional Development In April. Please see the attachment for more information.
SBIF GRANT PROGRAM
Does your building need some renovating? Do you want a permanent fix to a persistent problem? Then check out the SBIF Grant Program!
The Small Business Improvement Fund is a City of Chicago Grant Program for Small Businesses building renovation, administered by the easy-to-reach, non-profit SomerCor. This program offers rebates of up to 75% and up to $150,000.00 for eligible costs. This program is designed to help make permanent building improvements. Building owners, landlords, and tenants may apply.
To see if you are eligible and how to apply, call 1-877-551-SBIF (2743) or visit www.somercor.com/sbif.
There are limited funds so act NOW!
YOUTH READY CHICAGO SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The 2011 application for Youth Ready Chicago summer opportunities is now available. Young people between the ages of 14-21, are able to apply for internships, apprenticeships and jobs within Chicago’s public and private business sectors. Programs include Chicago Public Schools, Chicago Park District, After School Matters, Chicago Housing Authority and the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services.
For more information and how to apply, please visit www.youthreadychicago.org
Applicants or parents/guardians with questions about summer opportunities should call the Jobs Hotline at 312-743-0208 or email them at youthreadychicago@cityofchicago.org.
JUVENILE EXPUNGMENT INFORMATION
Follow the link to find an information packet pertaining to juvenile expungment. Please be sure to pass along this amazing resource to families, youths, and anyone who may benefit from the information. You will also find First Defense Legal Aid cards. Be sure to send these out as well.
If you believe that youth deserve a fresh start, than see the HB 2841 fact sheet. Sign if you and your agency are supporters of HB2841 and want to take action!
SECOND CHANCE ACT JUVENILE MENTORING INITIATIVE
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the U.S. Department of Justice recently released the solicitation for the OJJDP FY11 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring Initiative. Funding under this solicitation is available to help state and local government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, public universities and colleges, and nonprofit organizations provide mentoring and transitional services to juveniles returning from correctional facilities. Inquiries about the solicitation should be directed to OJJDP's Justice Information Center at 877- 927-5657 or via E-mail to JIC@telesishq.com.
The deadline for the applications is May 2, 2011.
For complete information, go to http://www.ojjdp.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2011/2ndChanceActJuvMentoring.pdf
The Department of Justice has also made available grants for adult mentoring services. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently released a solicitation for mentoring grants targeting adults returning from correctional facilities. Applications responding to this BJA solicitation are due on April 21, 2011.
For complete information, go to
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/11SecondChanceMentoringSol.pdf
3 GREAT MIKVA CHALLENGE UPDATES
1) The Mikva Challenge is recruiting for the new class of Citywide Youth Council youth. The new cycle begins in June. Be sure to get your youth involved in this amazing program! This is a great opportunity for youth to have a hands-on approach to Democracy. Haven’t heard of them? Be sure to visit their site. http://www.mikvachallenge.org/
Follow the link for more information on how to get your youth involved!
http://www.mikvachallenge.org/cyc-application/
2) The Mikva Challenge is also giving out mini-grants for peace projects. Follow the link for more information! http://www.mikvachallenge.org/site/epage/115114_719.htm
3) They are also hiring for their Summer Government Internship Program. Follow the link for more information! http://www.mikvachallenge.org/site/epage/114786_719.htm
2011 TYLENOL FUTURE CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Do you know a college bound youth who is pursuing an education in healthcare? The makers of TYLENOL are awarding a total of $250,000.00 in scholarships to students going into the healthcare field. 10 applicants will receive $10,000.00 and 30 applicants will receive $5,000.00. For more information follow the link. http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subptyschol.inc&utm_campaign=Tylenol%20Nonbranded%20Scholarship%20Search%202010&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Broad%20-%20University%20Scholarship&utm_term=university%20scholarships
Final Reminders
APRIL COUNCIL MEETING
Wednesday April 20th
11:00-1:00
37th Ward office
5346 W. North Ave. Chicago, IL 60639
Thank you to those who have sent an RSVP. If I have not received an RSVP from your agency, my assistant will be making calls Friday and Monday to confirm your attendance.
Have a great weekend,
Emilia Nichols
Youth Ready Chicago Community Council- Region 2
Barreto Union League Boys and Girls Club
773-772-2187
YOUTH WORK METHODS SUMMIT
The Program Improvement Initiative is pleased to host:
Youth work Methods Summit
When: Friday, April 15
Where: Association House
1116 North Kedzie Ave
Chicago, IL
We will be offering three different Youth work methods modules related to the Pyramid of Program Quality throughout the day:
Voice & Choice: 9:00-11:30am
Ask-Listen-Encourage: 12:15-1:45pm
Scaffolding for Success: 1:50-3:00pm
These trainings are free, and you will receive a training booklet on the workshop content and best practices to use in your programming with young people.
Click here to view a description of the trainings. Click here to view the Pi Citywide calendar for your reference.
To register for any or all of the Methods Summit trainings, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/methodsapr15
SECOND CHANCE ACT JUVENILE MENTORING INITIATIVE
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and the U.S. Department of Justice recently released the solicitation for the OJJDP FY11 Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring Initiative. Funding under this solicitation is available to help state and local government agencies, federally recognized Indian tribes, public universities and colleges, and nonprofit organizations provide mentoring and transitional services to juveniles returning from correctional facilities. Inquiries about the solicitation should be directed to OJJDP's Justice Information Center at 877- 927-5657 or via E-mail to JIC@telesishq.com.
The deadline for the applications is May 2, 2011.
For complete information, go to http://www.ojjdp.gov/grants/solicitations/FY2011/2ndChanceActJuvMentoring.pdf
The Department of Justice has also made available grants for adult mentoring services. The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) recently released a solicitation for mentoring grants targeting adults returning from correctional facilities. Applications responding to this BJA solicitation are due on April 21, 2011.
For complete information, go to
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/grant/11SecondChanceMentoringSol.pdf
JUVENILE EXPUNGMENT INFORMATION
Attached you will find an information packet pertaining to juvenile expungment. Please be sure to pass along this amazing resource to families, youths, and anyone who may benefit from the information. You will also find attached First Defense Legal Aid cards. Be sure to send these out as well.
If you believe that youth deserve a fresh start, than see the attached HB 2841 fact sheet. Sign if you and your agency are supporters of HB2841 and want to take action!
2011 TYLENOL FUTURE CARE SCHOLARSHIPS
Do you know a college bound youth who is pursuing an education in healthcare? The makers of TYLENOL are awarding a total of $250,000.00 in scholarships to students going into the healthcare field. 10 applicants will receive $10,000.00 and 30 applicants will receive $5,000.00.
For more information follow the link. TYLENOL FUTURE CARE
3 GREAT MIKVA CHALLENGE UPDATES
1) The Mikva Challenge is recruiting for the new class of Citywide Youth Council youth. The new cycle begins in June. Be sure to get your youth involved in this amazing program! This is a great opportunity for youth to have a hands-on approach to Democracy. Haven’t heard of them? Be sure to visit their site. http://www.mikvachallenge.org/
Follow the link for more information on how to get your youth involved!
2) The Mikva Challenge is also giving out mini-grants for peace projects. Follow the link for more information! PEACE
3) They are also hiring for their Summer Government Internship Program. Follow the link for more information! MIKVA-INTERNSHIP
SBIF GRANT PROGRAM
Does your building need some renovating? Do you want a permanent fix to a persistent problem? Then check out the SBIF Grant Program!
The Small Business Improvement Fund is a City of Chicago Grant Program for Small Businesses building renovation, administered by the easy-to-reach, non-profit SomerCor. This program offers rebates of up to 75% and up to $150,000.00 for eligible costs. This program is designed to help make permanent building improvements. Building owners, landlords, and tenants may apply.
To see if you are eligible and how to apply, call 1-877-551-SBIF (2743) or visit www.somercor.com/sbif.
There are limited funds so act NOW!
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