New Life Corporation Seeks Program Manager

The Program Manager will oversee all programs operated by New Life Corporation, focusing on financial services, include financial education, tax preparation and financial coaching. Programs are delivered using a case management model. The Program Manager will supervise all program staff and volunteers and report directly to the Executive Director. Full job description here.

Click here for latest RFPs from the Foundation Center

Spots available in Yale Peabody Museum summer camps

All Peabody Museum summer camps in July are now full, but there are a few August openings. Camps meet daily  9-4, Monday-Friday.  Before- and after-care  services are also available.  Click here for detailed camp information.

Connecticut Money School provides free financial education for adults and seniors

One way to achieve financial stability and success is through a better understanding of how to manage your money and your assets. To learn more contact info@ctmoney.org.

Click here for Summer Workshops from CT Association of Nonprofits

Fundraisers for The New Haven Animal Shelter

You and your favorite dog are invited to Yappy Hour at Claire's Corner Copia and Basta Trattoria on Chapel St. in New Haven on Friday, Aug. 19 at 6, where $25 gets you both treats and provides needed fund for the Animal Shelter. Tickets at the door or online.

Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter is working with Helping Hands Community Thrift Store & Furniture Bank, LLC to raise funds for the shelter.  When you donate your unwanted items in the shelter's name, the shelter gets 18% of the sale of your items. Helping Hands is located at 1593 State St. in New Haven and is open M-S, 9:30-5.

United Way RFP for Jobs Services Funding

United Way’s current funding opportunity, Jobs at the Center: Integrated Services to Get and Sustain Employment, is designed to support programs and collaborations that advance opportunities for employment and access to benefits. Approximately $300,000 is available for fiscal year 2012. United Way anticipates investing in two to four proposals for Oct. 1, 2011-Sept. 30, 2012.


The Jobs at the Center RFP includes two required parts:   Part I, Notification of Intent to Apply, due July 22. Part II, full proposal, due August 5. Applicants  must attend mandatory Bidders' Conference scheduled for Monday, July 11 at 3 pm and Tuesday, July 12 at 9 am at United Way offices. RSVP here.

Celebrate New Haven Preservation Trust's 50th Anniversary in Newport this summer

New Haven Preservation Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary with a bus tour to Newport on Saturday, July 23.  The trip includes a  tour of Bellevue House (a privately owned c. 1910 mansion, rarely open to the public), the Redwood Library and Athenaeum and the Newport Art Museum and Art Association.  $135 includes lunch, and reservations must be received by July 11. RSVP online or call 203-562-5919.

New Students Information Program at Gateway this summer

Gateway Community College offers a New Student Advising and Registration program to assist new students in understanding the academic world and to register them for their first semester of courses.


10 scheduled 2-hour sessions in July are still open for registration. Sessions continue in August. All sessions are held on GCC’s Long Wharf campus,  60 Sargent Dr., in room 205.

Details and registration here or email  gw-nsar@gwcc.commnet.edu.

Click here for Funding Opportunities from National Institutes of Health

Click here for latest RFPs posted by Foundation Center

Panera Bread Job Fair in Newington

Newington Panera Bread Bakery-Cafe, 3120 Berlin Turnpike,  is looking for catering coordinators, catering assistants, production assistants and delivery drivers. Applicants are invited to drop by on Monday, July 11, from 8 am-11 am and  3-6 pm.

Data For Democracy webinars

The mission of the National Priorities Project is to make complex federal budget information transparent and accessible so people can prioritize and influence how their tax dollars are spent.


They designed a Data for Democracy Webinar Series to help elected officials, labor leaders, members of the media, organizers and community groups to use NPP's data and tools more effectively. Webinars are usually one hour, interactive and include state and localized data. Each webinar is accompanied by a powerpoint presentation, talking points and data sheets for customizing the materials.

Click on link for information about upcoming webinars, which include:

Federal Budget 101, a 30-minute presentation introducing the federal budgeting process
Out of Balance, to build participants' capacity to analyze the forthcoming FY2011 President's budget, with a critique of national spending priorities, and a focus on military spending. State-level figures are available for every state to help participants “bring home” the webinar's main messages.

President's Budget FY2012, Overview with an emphasis on the impact on the states.
Hitting the Debt Ceiling: What Does it Mean?
Jobs, Deficits & Taxes

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