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New York Foundation Summer 2013 Internship
The New York Foundation invites applications for an internship in philanthropy. NYF is seeking a young person interested in learning about NYF’s grant-making approach and practice. The intern will participate in the grant review process at all levels for a period of ten weeks from June through August 2013.
The New York Foundation is a steadfast supporter of community organizing and advocacy in New York City. NYF believes that the resilience and vitality of its neighborhoods is the city’s greatest resource. NYF grants support community-initiated solutions to solve local problems, constituents mobilizing for adequate and equitable resources, and groups organizing a collective voice among those whose voices have not been heard. Each year, the New York Foundation awards approximately $2.9 million in grants.
TIME FRAME AND STIPEND
• Ten weeks: June through August 2013
• Full-time: 35 hours per week
• Stipend: $525 per week
QUALIFICATIONS
• Current junior or senior undergraduate students preferred
• Commitment to public service, and interest in philanthropy and the non-profit sector
• Interest in inner city neighborhoods and social justice
• Strong communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Demonstrated analytical and research skills
• Ability to collaborate with supervisor
• Willingness to travel to neighborhoods in all boroughs of New York City
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and evaluate proposals
• Interact with grantees and represent the foundation at meetings and site visits
• Manage the New York Foundation Summer Internship in Community Organizing
• Prepare site visit reports
• Write a summary evaluation of the program
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE
• Please mail resume and letter of interest to: Melissa Hall, New York Foundation, 10 East 34th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10016
• All applications must be submitted by Friday, April 5, 2013
• No phone calls, faxes, or emails
Hartley House is Seeking a Part-Time Case Manager
Hartley House is a historic settlement house serving the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood in New York City since 1897. It is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit corporation. Programs include after school and summer day camp programs for children, support services for neighborhood seniors, creative arts programs for all ages and adult education programs.
The Director of the Home Outreach Program for Elders (HOPE) is looking for an energetic, responsible and conscientious Case Manager to support her and another social worker in the management of a full range of comprehensive case management activities in the HOPE program. This person will further advance the ability of HOPE to meet the needs of seniors by providing direct services such as handling intake management and “walk-in” clients, bill pay assistance, in-home assessments, health and entitlement referrals, caregiver support, crisis intervention and client advocacy. S/he will work closely with 12-15 regular clients and provide further referrals to many more per year.
Specific Responsibilities:
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments for new clients
Coordinate and monitor services, including home care, medical and/or psychiatric care, etc.
Assist with money management including monthly bill pay, budget assistance, and applying for private grant assistance as necessary
Eligibility screening for public benefits/entitlements and facilitate the collection of documentation to support these applications
Advocate on behalf of clients in matters relating to well-being such as tenant/landlord issues, legal affairs and access to benefits
Maintain database records that document personal profiles, important contacts and narrative accounts of interactions with clients and others on their behalves
Attend community meetings for the purpose of conducting program outreach and trainings designed to build knowledge
Crisis intervention when necessary
Responsible for coordination of protective measures in cases of abuse or exploitation
Provide caregiver support
Provide information and referral services to individuals that are not HOPE clients
Essential Skills:
High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 2010; knowledge of Salesforce.com a plus
Superior writing and highly professional communication skills
Bi-lingual (Spanish/English)
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Requirements:
BA/BSW required, MSW a plus
Strong references
General knowledge of public benefits and entitlements
Experience with aging population strongly preferred
Salary: Hartley House is offering a competitive salary based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. Regular part-time position, 20 hours/week
Please send cover letter and resume to the attention of Yesenia Zuniga, MSW, at info@hartleyhouse.org. Please put “Case Manager” in the subject line.
TheInnerU Hosts: The New York Cares Coat Drive 2012
The New York Cares Coat Drive is more important than ever in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. NYCares is aiming to collect a record 200,000 coats this year, and they need 50,000 coats immediately to distribute to New Yorkers in Staten Island, the Rockaways and other hard-hit areas.
Fact: In a normal year, 90% of homeless adults need a new, warm coat each winter because they have no place to keep one over the summer months. But this year, it’s not just homeless people who need our help; thousands of New Yorkers have been displaced and left out in the cold or in shelters as a result of the storm, creating unprecedented demand for warm coats.
Fact: Last year, with your help, New York Cares collected 78,000 coats. To meet the urgent need this year, New York Cares needs to collect 200,000 coats before the end of the year. That’s a lot more and New Yorkers are depending on every one of them.
The coats collected during The New York Cares Coat Drive are sorted at the NYCares warehouse and then immediately distributed to disadvantaged men, women and children at schools, homeless shelters, and community organizations throughout the city. By mid-January, all of the coats collected will be warming New Yorkers in need.
Receipts will be provided for all coat donations. The value of any coat you donate is tax deductible.
If you are interested in donating, please email TheInnerU23@gmail.com now through December 31st - You can also drop coats off at public collection sites. Click here for a list and donate a coat today!
‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE GIVING…
Join the NYPIRG at BMCC on 10/16 to Fight Student Debt!
Here’s an update on the upcoming news conference to highlight the crippling effect employment credit checks can have on college students and recent grads…
Believe it or not, according to a recent study, half of all graduates over the last five years are unemployed or underemployed. So between the anemic job market and the rising cost of higher education, more and more students and recent grads are struggling to pay off their student loan debt. And we have a lot of debt. Nationally, it adds up to over a trillion dollars. That’s more than our total credit card debt! Put it all together and you end up with what I like to call the student debt triple threat: a college education is more expensive than ever, students are mortgaging their futures to pay for it, and if they fall behind, they may not even be able to get a job thanks to the credit agencies.
That’s why the New York Public Interest Research Group is holding an event at BMCC (199 Chambers Street New York, NY 10007) on October 16th at 11:30am to speak out on behalf of students everywhere. So far, Council Members Brad Lander and Ydanis Rodriguez, a student who has been affected by this practice, and a member of the BMCC student government are scheduled to speak. As you can imagine, there’s still a whole lot to be done and they’d like to enlist your help!
Here are things you can do to ensure that the event is a resounding success:
- Invite people on Facebook. Here is a link to the event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/414466858608690/ In order to send invitations must first “Join” the event.
- Help make signs! All day this Thursday (Oct. 11), NYPIRG has a storefront reserved at the Parsons School of Design’s Anna-Maria and Stephen Kellen Gallery (66 Fifth Avenue at 13th Street) in Manhattan. It’s part of a project called PDA, or Public Display of Action. The idea is that they can make signs for the event and passersby will be able to see them and see the signs as we make them, which in itself will be an advertisement for the campaign. Go join! They’ll be there from 9am to 5pm.
- Help reach out to the media! Do you have good contacts with reporters who may want to cover the event? Please let the New York Public Interest Research Group know! Contact: 9 Murray Street
New York (212) 349-6461; OR Andy Morrison, NYPIRG amorrison@nypirg.org - Attend the news conference next Tuesday, October 16th!
SPREAD THE WORD!
FREE Job Fair 10/19!
FREE JOB FAIR! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
SPONSORED BY: Senator Joe Addabbo & the Ozone Park Civic Association
DATE: Friday October 19, 2012
TIME: 10 AM to 3 PM
LOCATION: Resorts World, Located at Aqueduct Racetrack, 110-00 Rockaway Blvd, South Ozone Park, NY 11420
Business Attire Suggested
Over 100 Potential Employers
Bring Plenty of Resumes
Wheelchair Accessible
FREE Parking
For More Information: Contact Pete DeLucia in Senator Addabbo’s District Office At 718-738-1111
Directions to Resorts World, Located at Aqueduct Racetrack:
By Car
From the Van Wyck: Exit 1W to North Conduit Avenue. Follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack on right.
From the Belt Parkway: Eastbound Exit 19. Westbound Exit 18-B (Lefferts Blvd.) Then, follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack on right.
From Long Island: Southern State to the Belt Parkway Westbound to Exit 18-B (Lefferts Blvd.) Then, follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack
From Manhattan: Midtown Tunnel to the Long Island Expressway East
(or the RFK bridge to the Grand Central Parkway) to the Van Wyck Expressway South. Then take exit 1W to North Conduit Avenue and follow signs to Aqueduct Racetrack on right.
By Subway
The Far Rockaway or Rockaway Park bound train to Aqueduct/North Conduit Station (Resorts World Casino Shuttle will take you to the Casino entrance)
By Bus
Local Bus Line- Q37 stops on Resorts World Casino New York City’s property
Area serviced via Q7, Q11, Q37, Q41
The Q37 connects to the E and F subway lines at Kew Gardens/Union Turnpike
FREE GED Classes
St. Nick’s Alliance is offering FREE GED classes!
By joining St. Nick’s Alliance’s GED program, you will:
- Be able to take the GED in English or Spanish
- Master the English language
- Become computer literate
Food stamps and government assistance recipients are also welcome!
REGISTER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! LIMITED SEATS!
Call to schedule an appointment: Ms. Martha Mitja (718)302-2057 ext. 204
FREE Pest Control Training Program
St. Nick’s Alliance is actively recruiting for their PEST CONTROL FREE TECHNICIAN CLASSES! This would help improve household income and quality of life!
PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN:
Students will take a 6 weeks course in preparation for a career as a Pest Control Technician/Exterminator. The students will get 30 hours of technical training needed to pass the 7A NYS licensing program. In addition to that, they will have job readiness preparation, life skills training, and industry guidance.
Ideal opportunity for:
- Young adults just starting out
- Veterans transitioning to the work force
- Unemployed individuals and job seekers
Program Requirements:
* At least 21 years old
* Must be able to pass a criminal background check to obtain 7A licensing
* Must pass reading & math test
* Must be able to pass drug test
* Must have DMV-NYS issued photo ID
* NYS drivers license and vehicle access preferred
PEST CONTROL Orientations are every Thursday at 10am. Anyone interested in attending a walk-in orientation must come with a valid NYS ID, Social Security card, and proof of address. They must also be professionally dressed to attend-no jeans or sneakers. Please expect to stay until 3pm, if they are interested in starting the program.
Where: St. Nicks Alliance Workforce Development, 790 Broadway, 2nd Fl., Brooklyn, NY 11206
MTA Directions: J/M Train or 46/47/57/15 Bus to Flushing Avenue
Ready to Take the Next Step? Contact St. Nick’s Alliance @ 718.302.2057 Ext.231
2012 HBCU Connect Scholarship
HBCU Connect is proud to offer the 2012 HBCU Connect Scholarship Program for HBCU students. The 2012 program makes available several $1,000.00 scholarships for up to 4 minority applicants who attend or plan to attend an HBCU college or university. The scholarship can be applied to tuition or books for the 2012 Winter or Spring semester.
HBCU Connect as an organization is the largest student and alumni organization of Historically Black College and University supporters in history. Founded in 1999, HBCU Connect has given away thousands in scholarship dollars to deserving college students. The organization is dedicated to keeping HBCU students and graduates connected with each other and with opportunities for advancement.
Who’s Eligible:
- Students enrolled or planning to enroll into any Historically Black College or University for Winter 2012 or Spring of 2013.
- All Graduating High School Seniors or Transfer students, and Current HBCU students must show proof of enrollment.
- Minorities – African American, Hispanic, and Native American.
Instructions:
You, the applicant, are responsible for completing and submitting all information required.
- Submit a 350 word essay answering the following question: Why did you choose to attend a Historically Black College or University?
Carefully review your entire essay before submitting it. Notification throughout the application process will be by email. Students who fail to use a valid active email address or who fail to check the email account regularly may eliminate themselves from consideration.
Deadline: November 1st, 2012.
For more details and submission, visit http://hbcuconnect.com/scholarships.shtml


