Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation RFP for community projects

Named for SUBWAY founder, $1000-$5000 grant program is open to organizations concentrating on education, job training and arts. Apply by Nov. 10. donofrio_j@subway.com or call 877-4281 x1954.

R.I.P. Computer Toxins

Terrific display on view today, Halloween, at Yale's Sterling Library Lawn (College St., New Haven). Indeed we have much more than goblins and dragons to fear (We have met the enemy and he is us?).

A flyer accompanies the exhibit: for information about recycling computers, electronics, etc., call 877-937-3292 or visit www.WeRecycle.com.

Volunteer to help light the tree on the New Haven Green

City of New Haven Office of Cultural Affairs is looking for volunteers to participate in the City's annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Thursday, Dec. 4, 4-8pm. Help children create Letters to Santa, perform as a Costumed Character, sing carols on a Hay Ride, and/or assist with the Alpine Safari. There are plenty of chances to get involved during the day from 3-9pm.
If interested please contact Brian at bhornby@newhavenct.net or 946-2896.

Want a Locally Grown Thanksgiving Turkey?

Stone Gardens in Shelton offers antibiotic and hormone-free turkeys from approx. 12-30 lbs. Order now by visiting any City Farmers' Market or emailing stonegds@comcast.net. Turkeys will be ready the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, November 26, at the Downtown farmers' market, or for pick-up at the farm in Shelton, Monday-Wednesday the week of Thanksgiving. Stone Gardens also continues to offer all-natural chickens, between 3-4 lbs, for pick-up at any City Farmers' Market or on farm.

Northfordy Farm in North Branford offers certified all-natural, free-range, antibiotic and hormone-free heritage breeds including Narragansette or Holland White. Turkeys are 9-25 lbs and will be available for pick-up on farm the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Visit the Wooster Square market or call Peter Rothenberg at (203) 494-8308 by Oct. 25 to order ahead and reserve your turkey.

From www.cityseed.org

Audubon Strings Is Participating in Operation: Music Aid

Audubon Strings will accept donations on behalf of Operation Music Aid at its 63 Audubon St. location in New Haven.

Operation: Music Aid is a nonprofit organization based in Madison that works to secure musical instruments of all types in order to aid in the rehabilitation of wounded U.S. service men and women. Keyboards, guitars, and other musical instruments will be collected and sent to military hospitals, and 100% of all cash donations will be used to purchase musical instruments for this effort. Details: http://operationmusicaid.org or (203) 318-5007.

The New Haven Public Library is collecting your donations for the CT Food Bank at all branches through 2008. Please consider bringing along a food or toiletry item for donation when you return your library materials!

On Tuesday, Oct. 28, a representative of the Food Bank will be at the Main Library from noon to one pm to discuss what the organization does, how you can help, and how you can get help. For more information, please visit http://www.ctfoodbank.org.

ALSO: Christian Community Action (CCA) provides turkeys, etc. to about 1400 families, seniors and individuals who are disabled each season, and will accept donations in October and November. For details about how you can help, visit www.ccahelping.org or call 777-7848 x112.

Tech Soup special offer on Nov. 5 to help with prospect research

TechSoup and NOZA present a special offer to help nonprofits or public libraries to boost fundraising efforts with prospect research. Visit TechSoup Stock on November 5 between 8-4 pm to request a specially discounted package of credits you can use to search NOZA's database of charitable gifts.

During this limited-time offer, a package of 4175 credits to access NOZA's database of charitable donations will be available to eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and U.S. public libraries for a specially discounted administrative fee of $99 (the retail value is $250). This offer provides access to 4175 records of giving to U.S. charities, sorted by name, region, gift amount, cause, donation type, and more.

Full details at http://www.techsoup.org/stock/promo/default.html?cg=noza&sg=special

Connecticut Main Street Center seeks Director of Community Development

CMSC is seeking a professional with 5-10 years experience working in comprehensive commercial district revitalization to provide training and technical assistance to its members. He/She must be able to work independently and in a team environment, proactively incorporating best practices into delivery of services. A personal commitment to creating vibrant downtowns and to the Main Street Approach to Downtown Revitalization is key.

Requirements: self-starter with excellent verbal/written communication skills and proven presentation expertise. Must be able to provide organizational development and leadership training to community and municipal professional staff and volunteers, and deliver advanced technical assistance (strategic planning, fund development, market analysis, business retention and recruitment, promotion and marketing, etc.); strong computer literacy; car ownership.
Details: www.ctmainstreet.org. Please send cover/resume to careers@ctmainstreet.org or fax to 860-280-2487. No phone calls will be accepted.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield annual Associate Giving Campaign Oct. 20 - Nov. 2

Employees can donate to qualified nonprofits and generate a 50% match from the Anthem Foundation.

Anthem will host an Agency Fair on Monday, Oct. 27, 11:30-1:30, to encourage employee participation in this program. Nonprofit reps are invited to attend to answer employees’ questions about the work they do and the clients they serve, and share information about potential volunteer opportunities.

To participate in the Associate Giving Campaign Agency Fair, please email Vivian DeLozier (vivian.delozier@anthem.com) by Monday, Oct. 20. Vivian will provide any additional information you need, including directions, parking instructions, set-up time, etc. Each agency will be provided with a table and two chairs and lunch vouchers for the staff member(s) in attendance; electrical service is not available.

If you have any questions, please call (203) 239-8381.

UNH offers Campus-Community Partnership Summit next week

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 8:30-4 at Bartels Hall, University of New Haven, West Haven:
GNH community organizations and institutions of higher education are invited to examine models for community partnerships at this all day conference. Erin Bowley, co-author of The Promise of Partnerships: Tapping into the College as a Community Asset, will moderate this exploration of service-learning models and to examine ways to develop stronger, sustainable, transformative partnerships with UNH.
Fee for community-based organizations is waived; $50/$75 for others. RSVP today (Oct. 22) to Sally Anastos at servicelearning@newhaven.edu or (203) 479-4588.

Click here to help the homeless in New Haven

Economic Policy Institute Plan To Revive the American Economy

This 92-page plan is pretty specific, covering:

• Health Care For All
• Retirement Security
• Empowering Workers
• Investing in Public Infrastructure
• Manufacturing Jobs for a Green Future
• Pathways Out of Poverty
• Balancing Work and Family
• Immigration Reform
• Trade and Global Integration

Download at http://www.epi.org/policy/revive/epi_plan_to_revive_the_american_economy.pdf

October 28 is Last Day to Register To Vote in Presidential Election

City of New Haven's registrar's office, 200 Orange St., is open M-F 9-5 and will extend hours as follows to accommodate registration:
Saturday, Oct 18, open 10am-2pm
Tuesday, Oct. 28, open 9am-8pm

For more information call 946-8035.

Additional voter registration hours at Main Library:

League of Women Voters offer voter registration on Thursday, Oct. 9, 4-6pm.
Neighborhood Housing Services of New Haven offer voter registration on Thursday, Oct. 16, 6-7:30pm.

Community Clinics to Add Evening Hours

Hill Health Corporation will expand operating hours at three of its medical sites in response to the crisis of overloaded hospital emergency rooms. The Hill Health Center and West Haven Health Center will offer new Monday evening sessions and the Dixwell Health Center new Thursday evening sessions.

The new hours begin October 20 at the Hill clinic, 428 Columbus Ave. The new West Haven hours start November 3. Dixwell’s expanded hours will start November 6 and will include pediatrics as well as adult care. All evening sessions begin at 5 p.m. and run until 8:30 p.m. The Hill clinic is currently open Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.

Hill Health Corporation oversees the delivery of health services to more than 28,000 people in the greater New Haven area. The Corporation operates 17 sites in four cities, providing medical, dental, behavioral health and specialty services primarily to low-income people.

submitted by
Robert H. Kilpatrick
Director of Development, Public Relations, Marketing and Health Education
Hill Health Center
400 Columbus Ave.
New Haven CT 06519
Tel: 203-503-3276
rkilpatrick@hillhealthcenter.com

It's a Wonderful Block in Westville--and the New York Times

This Sunday's (Oct. 5) NY Times Magazine (The Key edition) includes Mark Oppenheimer's article about his two-block neighborhood in Westville. Read It's a Wonderful Block: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/05/realestate/keymagazine/105newhaven-t.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=mark%20oppenheimer&st=cse&oref=slogin

CT Chapters of AFP offer conference scholarships

Philanthropy Day Conference is hosted by two CT AFP chapters and will be held in Trumbull on Nov. 13, 2008. The AFP Int'l Conference will be held March 29-April 1, 2009 in New Orleans. Scholarships are available for both conferences. Details: (860) 253-3041 or susanstopp@yahoo.com / (203) 254-2044 x132 or dcrandall@eaglehillsouthport.org.

"Rock the Vote the Nonprofit Way" webinar Oct. 6

NonprofitVOTE and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits will present a webinar on Monday, Oct. 6, 11-noon that addresses best principles and practices for
nonprofit voter engagement in the 2008 election, including

• Educating constituents about the process of voting, the candidates and issues
• Minding the do's and don'ts
• Collaborating with others

Register online at http://www.nonprofitvote.org/ by calling 617-357-8683.

International Association of New Haven Grant Sessions

The International Association of New Haven (IANH), a grant-giving organization, will hold two information and technical assistance sessions at the Main Library for area nonprofits interested in learning about funding opportunities.

Monday, Oct. 20, 12:30-1:30 pm and Oct. 27, 4-5pm. Details: www.ianewhaven.org.