December 5 - December 11
Inspiring Opportunities is an e-mail from Coming of Age for people 50+ who are making a difference in the world, in their communities and in their lives.
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What's NewComing SoonInfo4OrgsHave We Got an Opportunity for You!Past Issues What's New Ending abuse against the elderly has become a popular cause for federal legislators. Recognizing the need for action, advocates have catapaulted the Elder Justice Act into the discussion of healthcare reform. Both the House and Senate are proposing bills for a nationwide program of background checks for people who care for the elderly and creating oversight within the Department of Health and Human Services for coordinating state and federal anti-abuse efforts.
Coming of Age encourages you to consider what's next in your life and think about ways to connect and contribute to your community. One way to begin the exploration is to develop insights about yourself and the world around you. Dr. Martin Seligman, the founder of Positive Psychology and eminent Penn professor, has developed ways to gain that information -- scientifically tested questionnaires, surveys, and scales to measure your happiness, strengths, and passions. Click here to learn more ...
Do you know of one woman (or more) who have made significant contributions in advancing the cause of women, girls, and families in the Philadelphia area? If so, WOMEN'S Way wants you to submit nominations for the Unsung Heroine Award to be awarded at its Powerful Voices Event on May 12, 2010. Nominations must be in by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 8, 2010. If you don't have anyone to nominate but want to be considered for the selection committee, contact Cate Galbally at (215) 985-0333 x 226 or by e-mail.
Coming Soon Plan on attending the final performance of the classic On Golden Pond at the Act 2 Playhouse on December 13th, a play that celebrates the complexity of family bonds and the joys of cross-generational friendship. Following the performance, Coming of Age Director Dick Goldberg will lead a discussion about aging and family issues. Inspiring Opportunities readers will receive a $10 discount off the ticket price for this or a prior performance; call (215) 654-0200 and mention the code MO10.
Should animals be "sacrificed" to help scientists find cures for human illnesses? Join Adrian R. Morrison, Professor Emeritus of Behavioral Neuroscience at Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine and author of An Odyssey with Animals in a discussion about this controversial issue. Science comes alive at the Penn Science Cafe; December 14th, 6 p.m., MarBar at Marathon Grill, 40th and Walnut St., Philadelphia. FREE and open to the public. RSVP: e-mail or call (215) 573-6604.
Now is the time to assess your current Medicare plan and enroll for 2010 Medicare benefits. The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is providing an Apprise counselor for an information session at the Free Library, 1901 Vine Street, on December 15th at 2:00 p.m. to answer your questions about Medicare, Medicaid, and Medigap. For more information, call (215) 686-5331.
Continue ReadingInfo4Orgs Every nonprofit organization is seeking funding and, as Barak Obama has shown, using the Internet to fundraise can be very lucrative. A free interactive session, Internet Fundraising for Nonprofits: Obama Succeeded and You Can, Too, is being offered at the Free Library, 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia on December 8th, 9:30-11:00 a.m. Richard McPherson, the workshop leader, will pose probing questions and deliver practical solutions, including some from the Obama playbook. Click to register.
The Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, in partnership with the Department of Commerce, has announced a new grant program to support job creation in Philadelphia's creative sector. The total funding allocated for the program is $500,000 -- one-time funding provided through the federal stimulus program. Approximately 10 grants in the range of $20,000 - $100,000 will be available to nonprofit and for profit creative businesses for projects such as renovated office space, mixed-use facilities, and artist workspace. Applications are due on December 18th.
Continue ReadingLast January, 65,000 volunteers served in some 900 projects in the 14th annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, the largest King Day event in the nation. Since 1996, hundreds of thousands of volunteers across our region have celebrated Dr. King's legacy by turning their community concerns into volunteer service and ongoing citizen action. Click here to register your organization's project for the January 18th Day of Service. Interested in being involved as an individual? Click here.
Have We Got an Opportunity for You! Fleisher Art Memorial, the nation’s oldest tuition-free art school, is seeking an instructor for a workshop for children ages 3 to 5 (accompanied by an adult). Young children will be introduced to art and allowed to explore different processes in two one-hour sessions on Tuesdays (9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. - noon) during the ten week Winter Semester (Jan 11 - March 22). Instructor must have at least 2-3 years experience working with this age group. Application deadline: December 11, 2009.
Continue Reading Lutheran Settlement House is offering a 40 Hour Domestic Violence Volunteer Training to educate and prepare volunteers to help out at a domestic violence agency in the Philadelphia area.
The free training will be held January 5-12th, 9 am - 5 pm on the University of Pennsylvania campus. The registration deadline is December 14th. Those interested in attending the training should e-mail Casey or call (215) 426-8610 x 231.
The National Museum of American Jewish History is looking for a Curatorial Assistant to join its collections and exhibitions department and support the team developing an exhibition for the Museum’s new building, scheduled to open in November 2010. Administrative experience, excellent organization and communication skills, and at least one year’s experience working in a museum setting or related field are required.
Continue Reading Bring thousands of dollars to Philadelphia's working families this tax season by volunteering with The Campaign for Working Families! There are a variety of ways you can help and the Campaign provides training for all tasks: greeting customers, organizing paperwork and folders, completing tax forms, filling out applications for benefits such as Food Stamps, and other administrative tasks. Visit www.phillyfreetaxes.org to sign up with The Campaign for Working Families!
Questions? Call (215) 851-1759 or e-mail.
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Read the latest post on the blog by Coming of Age Director Dick Goldberg: Full Circle
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Read the latest post on the blog by Coming of Age Director Dick Goldberg: Full Circle
