Quinnipiac River Fund at Community Foundation for GNH is accepting grant applications

Applications are available at www.cfgnh.org/News/ReadArticle/tabid/312/smid/895/ArticleID/46/reftab/211/t/Funding-Available-for-Environmental-Projects-Concerning-the-Quinnipiac-River/Default.aspx.  Deadline for submission to The Foundation is Friday, January 15 by 5 pm. Grant recipients will be notified in March 2010.

Visiting Nurse Association of South Central Connecticut Offers Seasonal Flu Clinic Dec. 8

The VNA/SCC will offer its last seasonal flu clinic to the public on Dec. 8, 2-4 pm, at One Long Wharf Drive in New Haven. Only 130 doses of the seasonal flu vaccine are available; it is appropriate for individuals aged nine+.  Appointment is required: (203) 859-6051.
The following insurances are accepted: Medicare, Connecticare, HealthNet, and Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield. Without insurance, cost is $30.

Apply by Feb. 1 for Poetry Fellowship

Five Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowships in the amount of $15,000 each will be awarded to young poets through a national competition sponsored by the Poetry Foundation.  The fellowships are intended to encourage the further study and writing of poetry. www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/prizes_fellowship.html

Tribeca Film Institute Call for Entries

The Tribeca Film Institute Sloan Filmmaker Fund provides up to $140,000 in support of innovative and compelling filmmaking that explores scientific, mathematical, and technological themes and storylines, or a leading character who is a scientist, engineer, innovator, or mathematician.  Selected projects from eligible directors, screenwriters, and producers will be highlighted at the Tribeca Film Festival in May 2010. Grantees will also receive professional guidance and industry exposure. Deadline: January 11, 2010. http://www.tribecafilminstitute.org/sloan/fund

Fairhaven Furniture offers special deal in partnership with Leeway Nov. 27-Jan. 18

A minimum $50 donation to Leeway takes $200 off the purchase price of a Stressless® recliner from Fairhaven Furniture,72 Blatchley Ave., New Haven.  How it works:
1. Come in to Fairhaven Furniture to select your recliner;
2. Donate a minimum of $50 to Leeway;
3. Receive $200 off any Stressless® recliner

Leeway will hold two events at Fairhaven Furniture: Kick-off Family Event Dec. 5 and Closing Wine & Cheese Reception Jan. 14. aaharwood@leeway.net

Santa at Shore Line Trolley Museum

The Shore Line Trolley Museum invites kids to Santa on the Trolley, on weekends from Nov. 28-Dec. 20, 10:30 am-4:30 pm, 17 River St, East Haven. Each child receives a gift.  Adults $8/Seniors $6/Children (2-15) $4. Details: www.bera.org or (203) 467-6927.

Milton Fisher Scholarship Application due April 12

Community Foundation for Greater New Haven recently awarded 136,000 in college scholarships to 8 area high schools students. Next application deadline for the Milton Fisher Scholarship is April 12, 2010. Applications and guidelines are available at www.rbffoundation.org or by calling 203-777-2386.

International Association of New Haven Grants Application due Jan. 8

The International Association of New Haven (IANH), a cultural, educational and social organization dedicated to supporting and strengthening mutual understanding between the people of Greater New Haven and the rest of the world, seeks grant applications from organizations whose programs advance international, intercultural and global understanding.
Applications will be accepted from educational institutions and organizations with 501(c)(3) status. The review process will be completed by April 1st, when awards will be announced. Each year the IANH expects to award 5-7 grants of approximately $5000 each.  Details: www.ianewhaven.org/html/awards.html

Leverage your shopping dollars to help your community!

Your holiday shopping can support New Haven nonprofit organizations and the communities and individuals they serve. The Connecticut Council on Philanthropy offers 2009 Connecticut Ways to Share. . . a Holiday Wish List, at http://www.ctphilanthropy.org/holiday/2009.

Wrapup for "Twitter for Nonprofits" at Subway Seminar Nov. 19

About the Twitter Workshop at the library last week presenter Amy Graver said: "It was a lot of fun. There were a lot of great questions and interaction with the audience. Any questions? Tweet me at twitter.com/elementsdesign."

A participant from the Greater Hartford Arts Council added: "[This was] an incredibly valuable, comprehensive overview of one of the newest and most important trends in social media!"

Look for the next Subway Supper Seminar at the library on Thursday, Dec. 17, 4:30-6:30pm. Leon Bailey of the Community Foundation for GNH will discuss how to run meetings that save time and produce good results. Register at http://www.decsubway.eventbrite.com/ or call (203) 946-7431.

Coat & Blanket Drive Dec. 5 & 6 in Branford

Unused adult and children's coats, blankets, mittens, hats and scarves will be collected at Lenny's Indian Head Inn, 205 S. Montowese St., from 8am-noon on both days.  Proceeds will be distributed to local shelters. Details: http://www.explorebranford.com/ or (203) 645-1393.

E-Marketing 101: Google Analytics Intelligence

Google is rolling out a new feature in Google Analytics called Analytics Intelligence. It will provide automatic alerts of significant changes in the data patterns of your site metrics and dimensions over daily, weekly, and monthly periods. This way, you do not have to spend all your time sifting through data. Instead, Google will automatically send you an alert with the most significant information to pay attention to that can affect your business. You can then spend your time actually taking action, instead of trying to figure out what needs to be done...read more at http://www.digitalsurgeons.com/blog/

New Haven Review subscribers get 15% off Long Wharf tickets

New Haven Review is proud to announce that subscribers receive 15% off the ticket price. Our discount code is NHRev. If you call Long Wharf Theatre to order tickets (203-787-4282) or use its “Online Box Office,” just apply our code to your purchase to receive that 15% off!
Bennett Lovett-Graff, Publisher, http://www.newhavenreview.com/

Census Testing offered at New Haven Library Branches

The US Census Bureau will hire 3000 English- and Spanish-speaking adults p/t to help complete census surveys. Ideally they want to hire people to work within their own neighborhoods. The pay is $15-$20 per hour. The Census will be administering a short test on the following days at the Fair Haven, Mitchell and Wilson Library Branches:

Wilson, 303 Washington Avenue, 946-2228:
Monday, November 23, 12:30-4:00 pm
Monday: December 21, 9:30am-1;30pm
Monday December 28, 9:30am-1;30pm

Fair Haven, 182 Grand Ave., 946-8115:
Tuesday, November 24, 12:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 1, 12;30-4:00pm
Tuesday, December 8, 12:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 15, 12:30-4:00 pm
Tuesday, December 22, 10:30am-1:30 pm
Tuesday, December 29, 10:30am-1:30 pm

Mitchell, 37 Harrison St., 946-8117:
Wednesday, November 25, 10:00am-1:00pm
Wednesday, December 9, 12:30-3:30pm
Wednesday, December 23, 12:30-3:30pm
Practice Test for Positions is at: www.census.gov/robos/www/images/Practice_Test.pdf

To schedule an appointment to take the test call: 203-404-0940. For more information about the job call:

866-861-2010

Educational Assistant (Weatherization Associate Project Coordinator) Full-Time Temporary Position, 2+ years

Connecticut Community Colleges will provide services for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Weatherization Program “ARRA WAP," assisting low-income persons minimize energy related costs and increase energy efficiency in their homes. The Associate Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordination of these services, through statewide referrals from multiple agencies in five major service areas. The Coordinator will serve as a liaison among the 12 colleges, the Connecticut Technical High Schools and other partners.
Min. qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and min. two years experience coordinating grants, projects or programs. Candidates must have experience with multi-partner projects and/or initiatives; have effective oral and written communication abilities, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work with multiple constituencies and ethnically diverse populations.   Experience in or knowledge of weatherization, construction and /or energy is preferred.

Responsibilities: recruitment, training program implementation and scholarships; working with state agencies to connect trainees to jobs, communicating with partners regarding training needs and project progress; tracking project progress and outcomes; and serving as the liaison with community college designees to ensure monthly and quarterly grant progress and reporting.

$59,871 approximate annual salary plus benefits. Send letter of intent, resume, transcripts, and three references  to: Angela Hyde, Connecticut Community Colleges, 61 Woodland St., Hartford, CT 06105 by December 9, 2009.

United Way announces two funding opportunities

United Way of Greater New Haven will administer approximately $500,000 in federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) through a competitive application process. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations and public institutions throughout New Haven County are welcome to apply for these funds. EFSP funds can only be used to supplement direct service costs. Programs must have provided direct services (such as emergency food, emergency shelter, emergency utility or emergency rent/mortgage assistance) to individuals and families in crisis or prevention services that help people avoid crisis for at least 12 months in order to apply. Organizations interested in applying for EFSP funding must attend a mandatory information session. Details: http://www.uwgnh.org/

ALSO:

United Way of GNH and Jewish Federation of GNH have joined on N2N LifeLine, an effort to help  families and individuals who currently find themselves facing food, housing, and financial insecurity. N2N Lifeline will distribute grants to nonprofit, faith-based, and government agencies in the New Haven region.

N2N LifeLine is a separate funding opportunity from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP), with different eligibility requirements for funding. Organizations interested in applying for N2N LifeLine funding are strongly encouraged to attend an information session.

Information on N2N LifeLine, including last year's grant recipients, can be found at n2nlifeline.org.

Community Dining Room Thanksgiving Feast noon-1:30pm

Contributions of food, cider or milk appreciated: contact Pat Reilly at 203-488-2791. All members of South-Central CT Shoreline community are invited to the Dining Room at 30 Harrison St., Branford. Volunteer opportunities are available.

Clifford Beers Child Guidance Clinic has 60 families in need of a Thanksgiving meal.

As of today, the Clinic only has two cans of corn and $20.00.  Please consider helping New Haven families have a happy Thanksgiving. To donate funds or food (turkeys, fixings, etc), please contact Toni Nixon at 772-1270 x 213 or tnixon@cliffordbeers.org.

Nutcracker Chorus Wanted

New Haven Ballet seeks one or two competent children’s choruses to sing the “ah” section of the “Snow Scene” in its annual performance of the Nutcracker at the Shubert Theater, accompanied by Orchestra New England. Children with their director and a chaperone will have the opportunity to see the whole performance and each organization will receive an additional two complimentary tickets. Performance dates are Friday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2 pm. If interested call Ruth Barker at 203-782-9038.

Food Drives Underway for Downtown Evening Soup Kitchen (DESK)

Rimagé Salon & Spa's annual Stamp out Hunger food drive to benefit DESK and other local pantries is now underway. Your nonperishable or canned food donation will get you a 15% discount on any retail purchase in November and December. Location: 1210 Chapel St., New Haven (203) 562-4247.

The Main Branch of the New Haven Public Library, 133 Elm St., is also collecting nonperishable food items for DESK, in main lobby through December.

Healthcare Forum at Wilson Library Nov. 21

On 1:30pm at Wilson Library, 303 Washington Ave., New Haven, The Connecticut Green Party hosts a forum with local experts to examine issues of health care reform with the public. Details: Joan Bowman, 203-843-7457 or wellness.newhaven@gmail.com.

Savers Thrift Store Chain Job Fair Nov. 17-19, 9-6

Must apply in person for full- and part-time jobs. Location: 130 Boston Post Road, Orange. http://www.savers.com/

Connecticut Association of Nonprofits Annual Nonprofit Conference November 23

The conference will be at Omni New Haven and features seminars and workshops from professionals in nonprofit leadership, development and management. Details: http://www.ctnonprofits.org/

CIO Forum for senior IT executives Nov.19, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Mohegan Sun

IT practitioners and analysts from Gartner, IBM, CIGNA, Dell, Bally’s and Mohegan Sun will present ideas, best practices and case studies.Topics include Business Intelligence; Cloud Computing; Outsourcing; Motivating and Attracting Talent. Keynote is Jackie Fenn,  VP and Gartner Fellow, co-author of Mastering the Hype Cycle. Participants will get a look at Mohegan Sun's Life Cycle of an Event,  including tour of the Mohegan Sun Arena. Visit ct.org to register or contact Mike Scricca at 860-289-0878 or mscricca@ct.org.

The 2010 Census is Hiring Census Takers

Details at http://www.census.gov.%20to/ schedule an appointment to take the test call: (203) 404-0940. Details: (866) 861-2010.

Donation match available for Junta

Thanks to the Making a Good Gift Better Program from the Community Foundation for GNH, every donation you make to JUNTA between today and January 15, 2010 will be matched 1 to 2, up to $5000.

Information about this organization is available at www.juntainc.org

West Haven Streetscapes Examined Tonight, Nov. 19

Residents are invited to learn about planned improvements in pedestrian-friendly pathways to connect downtown to other city sites, including the coming railroad station, the proposed West River Crossing project, University of New Haven, and the VA Hospital.  Sidewalks, curbs, lighting, landscaping and seating are part of the plan that will be discussed at 7pm at West Haven City Hall.