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E-News Bulletin February 2009

Dear E-News Bulletin Subscriber,
The ILAACP welcomes you to it's newly redesigned E-News Bulletin with an updated layout to improve your viewing experience.

ILAACP Choose Respect Youth Representative
The ILAACP is seeking a youth volunteer, between the ages of 15-18, with a commitment to violence prevention and building healthy relationships, to serve as its representative on the Choose Respect Illinois Steering Committee. The youth representative will be deeply involved in program planning and decision making processes, and will have opportunities to develop communication and leadership skills. The selected youth representative will receive a stipend, a CTA fare card to cover travel, and hours for their service requirement (if applicable). To send in a resume, or for more details about the position, please contact Chris Sang at 312.850.4444 ext. 221, csang@ilaacp.org. For more info on Choose Respect, please visit www.chooserespect.org.

Save the Date: ILAACP Quarterly Meeting - Feb. 26, 2009
The next ILAACP Quarterly Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2009 from 10am to 2pm, at Apostolic Faith Church, 3823 S. Indiana Ave., Chicago, IL. To RSVP, please contact Chris Sang at 312.850.4444 ext. 221 or csang@ilaacp.org.

• Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity Grant
• Understanding Disparities in the HIV Epidemic
• Prevention Funding Update
  
• Job Opportunities: DePaul's MPH Program - Director of Community Partnerships & Program Placements
• Events: What Obama Means - For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future
• An ILAACP Member You Should Know: A Better World

Economic Stimulus: Prevention Funding Update
The $5.8 billion for prevention and wellness funding has been removed from the Senate version of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. But there is still the possibility of a historic federal investment as the bill, and the House-passed level of $3 billion for prevention and wellness, is being considered in conference committee. Please click here to find out how you can ensure that this funding remains in the final stimulus bill.

President Obama extends SCHIP
The House gave final approval last Wednesday to the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) bill extending health insurance to millions of low-income children, which President Obama signed, in the first of what he hopes will be many steps to guarantee coverage for all Americans. Click here to read the full article.

Chicago School Closings Moratorium
This bill calls for a moratorium on "school closings, consolidations, and phase-outs" during the 2009-2010 school year, and the creation of a "Special Joint Chicago Education Facilities Subcommittee." For a complete text of the bill, please click here.

IL Health Disparities and Health Equity Commission
The Illinois Public Health Institute has taken the first steps towards proposing legislation for the General Assembly this legislative session. The bills being prepared would address the epidemic of obesity in our state, and put in motion steps to establish a Racial, Ethnic, and Economic Health Disparities and Health Equity Commission. For more details on the development of this legislation, please contact Jim Harvey at 312.850.4744 ext. 16.

Funding for Youthbuild Programs
HB13 calls for the appropriation of $5M from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services to support Youthbuild programs. Click here to view the status of the bill.

Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence to Prevent Childhood Obesity
This program supports research on environmental and policy strategies with strong potential to promote healthy eating among children to prevent childhood obesity, especially among low-income and racial/ethnic populations at highest risk for obesity. Over $150K is grant funding is available. A brief proposal is due February 24, 2009.

Capacity Building
The purpose of this grant program is to support eligible entities in their efforts to strengthen their organizational infrastructure and enhance their capacity to develop, enhance or expand high quality HIV primary health care services in underserved areas and communities of color. Up to $100k is available in funding. The application deadline is March 16, 2009.

Chicago Community Trust
The trust awards grants in five program areas: arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, education, and health. Grants over $150,000 were awarded to Chicago area non-profits in the last grant cycle. A letter of intent is due March 16, 2009.

Drug Free Communities Support Program
Drug Free Communities is a collaborative initiative focused on establishing and strengthening collaboration among community coalitions and supporting their efforts to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth and, over time, among adults. An estimated 130 awards will be granted at a maximum of $125K each. The application deadline is March 20, 2009.

Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity Building Program
The Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA) Justice and Mental Health Collaboration State-Based Capacity Building Program (CBP) supports BJA's Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (JMHCP) by seeking a provider(s) to deliver resources and services to unfunded, eligible JMHCP applicants. $525K is available in funding. The application deadline is March 26, 2009.

Learn and Serve America School-Based Competitive FY 2009
Learn and Serve America School-Based grants are designed to involve school-age youth in service-learning projects that simultaneously support student development and address community problems in areas such as the environment, education, public safety, and other human needs. Up to $450K is available in grant funding. The application is due April 14, 2009.

Bank of America Neighborhood Builders
Since its inception in 2004, Neighborhood Builders has helped 402 nonprofits with operating support and rigorous leadership training. Up to $200K over a two year period is available in funding. Applications are being accepted through June 30, 2009.

W.K. Kellogg Foundation
The Kellogg Foundation makes grants to organizations that embrace a similar mission of creating communities, systems, and nations in which all children have an equitable and promising future – one in which all children thrive. Our grants will fund programs and projects that support children, families, and communities as they strengthen and create conditions that propel children to achieve success as individuals and as contributors to the larger community and society. There is an ongoing deadline for applications.

Understanding Disparities in the HIV Epidemic
African Americans suffer from negative sexual health outcomes at greatly disproportionate rates, with young women and young men who have sex with men particularly at risk. A common misconception is that young African Americans simply are not as careful as whites in protecting their sexual and reproductive health. But a close examination of the extent of the HIV and STI epidemics and their underlying causes reveals a much more complex picture. For statistics on HIV and STI rates for young African-Americans, and to learn more about HIV and STI prevention please click here. For additional information from the CDC click here.

The State of America's Children 2008
The Children's Defense Fund recently released its State of America's Children 2008 report, a compilation of the most recent and reliable national and state-by-state data on poverty, health, child welfare, youth at risk, early childhood development, education, nutrition and housing. Please click here to learn more about the report.

New Study Examines Link Between Neighborhood Environments and Physical Activity Levels
A new study published in the February edition of the American Journal of Public Health examined the link between children's neighborhood environments, physical activity and weight. Researchers looked at not only physical environment factors such as traffic, population density, sidewalk availability, but also social environment factors such as social cohesion, neighbors' willingness to look after others' children, and networks among parents. Please click here to view the study.

Green Practices for Local Governments Survey Report
The Green Practices for Local Governments project began with a March 2008 survey of communities and forest, park and conservation districts in the seven-county northeastern Illinois region. The report summarizes the survey results, supplies information and contacts to help communities seek practical advice from their peers, identifies target audiences for technical assistance, and provides a baseline for measuring progress. For the full report please click here.

The ADA Offers Community- & Faith-Based Train-The-Trainer Programs
The American Diabetes Association's African American Initiatives (AAI) provides healthy lifestyle and disease prevention and management programs for high-risk communities of color, which leads to the improved health of people with diabetes, those at risk, and their families. These free trainings are taking place during the month of February. If you would like more information about how to implement one of the AAI programs, please contact Janeé Johnson, Director of African American Initiatives at (312) 346-1805.

Power to End Stroke Awareness Campaign
As we recognize and celebrate Black History Month, we must also recognize STROKE for what it is: one of the greatest threats to the health of African Americans and we must commit to doing something about it! Stroke is the third-leading cause of death among African Americans, and more than 100,000 will suffer a stroke this year. Please join the American Heart Association in educating African-Americans about stroke prevention by registering to be a part of the Power to End Stroke Movement.

Nonprofit Mission Impact: Performance Measurement
How can you determine if your organization is effective? This workshop will give you the tools to review your mission, develop a long-range plan and monitor impact. Friday, February 6, 9AM - 12PM. Donor's Forum, Suite 1535, 208 S. LaSalle St. For more information or to register, please click here.

Illinois ResourceNet Conference: Demystifying Federal Funds
This conference will convene a timely mix of experienced and knowledgeable experts to speak about emerging trends in federal grants for nonprofit organizations and local governments. Friday, March 20th, 2009. UIC Forum, 725 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608. Click here for more details and registration info.

Illinois Campaign for Political Reform - Tips on Researching Money & Politics in Illinois
www.ilcampaign.org/analysis/reports/2000/followTheMoney.pdf

Great Cities Institute Healthy City Collaborative Dialogue
Friday, February 13, 2009, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
UIC Student Center West, 2nd Flr, Chicago Room A, 828 S. Wolcott St.
To RSVP please contact Michele Lewis at mjlewis7@UIC.EDU or by phone at 312-996-4656.

What Obama Means - For Our Culture, Our Politics, Our Future
Thursday, February 19, 6 - 8 PM
Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State St.
For more information or to RSVP (required), call 312-222-4860 or visit www.freedommuseum.us.

Cardiometabolic Disease Workshop
Saturday, February 21, 12 - 6:30 PM
Mr. G's Entertainment Center, 1547 W. 87th St.
For more info. please call 708-596-9330 or visit www.blackexpocommdev.org/womenreg.html

March Nutrition Month - Community Partnership Awards
To nominate a program in your area for an award, or for more info., please contact Penny Roth at Penny.Roth@Illinois.gov. All nominations are due by February 23, 2009.

ADA & CPL Diabetes Awareness Program
Monday, February 23, 2009, 5 PM
Chicago Public Library Hall Branch, 4801 S. Michigan
This event is FREE to the public.

IDPH Black History Month Celebration 2009
February 24 - 27
The IDPH will be hosting several events including a film documenting the work of African-American leaders in the field of public health. IDPH partners may need intranet access to view satellite broadcasts. For further information, please call Michelle D. Small, Manager, IDPH Center for Innovation, Technology and Education, at 217-524-6817.

Art Against AIDS 2009
Thursday, February 26, 2009, 6 - 10 PM
River East Art Center, 435 East Illinois St.
For more information or to purchase tickets contact Colleen O'Donnell at 312-660-1339 or
codonnell@heartlandalliance.org

Project Brotherhood Black History Celebration
Thursday, February 26, 2009, 4 - 7 PM
Woodlawn Health Center, 6337 S. Woodlawn
The program will include discussions on various health topics, black history information, edutainment, and a special guest.

The Journey of Barack and Michelle Obama
Saturday, February 28, 2009, 3 - 5 PM
Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd, Park Forest, IL
For more info. please call 708-283-5621.

Care to Cure: A Sunday Brunch
Sunday, March 1, 2009, 11 AM
Soldier Field, United Club
For information about ticket sales or sponsorship
opportunities,please contact Kristen Young at 312.346.1805 x6572 or kyoung@diabetes.org.

Black Creativity 2009: Green Revolutions
Now through March 1, 2009
Museum of Science & Industry, 57th St. & Lake Shore
Please click here for more information.

5-3-2-1 Go! Healthy Lifestyle Training
March 3, 2009, 10 AM - 12 PM
Chicago Public Library - Rogers Park, 6907 N. Clark
For more info., or to RSVP contact Chris Kierig at ckierig@childrensmemorial.org, 312-573-7760. Registration is required.

SOUND THE ALARM! for Health Care Justice
March 13 - 15, 2009
For more information about please contact Jonathan
VanderBrug at (312) 913-9449 or by email at jvanderbrug@cbhconline.org, or visit the website.

DePaul's MPH Program - Director of Community Partnerships & Program Placements
This position will be responsible for directly supervising graduate students in their practicum, acting as liaison between the MPH program and various community and government agency personnel, and teaching the three-course practicum sequence (Fall, Winter & Spring quarters) for MPH graduate students. For questions regarding this position, please contact Gary W. Harper (gharper@depaul.edu) or Leah C. Neubauer (lneubaue@depaul.edu). Click here to apply.

NRAEF - Executive Director
The incoming Executive Director of the Foundation will be focusing efforts of the Foundation to greatly expand its fundraising and its impact on the industry in the key area of recruiting and training employees and managers. To learn more about this position please click here.

Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois - Development Associate
The Development Associate is a full-time position supervised by the Director of Development and Marketing. As a critical member of the development team the associate is responsible for developing resources for LCFS’ Annual Fund through relationship development and gift solicitation. Click here for more info.

NTIC - Executive Assistant
The Executive Assistant will assist the Executive Director in a wide range of tasks and responsibilities. The Executive Assistant will have the opportunity be a part of the inner workings of a national community organizing network, gaining a unique perspective of how organizations work to build influence to create social change. For more details please click here.

CADCA - Technical Assitance Manager & Evaluation and Research Manager
CADCA is looking for dynamic individuals to fill two important positions within its National Coalition Institute. The positions, Technical Assistance Manager and Evaluation and Research Manager, will play a big part in helping to increase the effectiveness of community coalitions. Click here for the full job descriptions.

Lester & Rosalie Anixter Center - Director of Sustainable Giving
The Director of Sustainable Giving will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive program of identification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship for individual major gift and planned giving prospects. For more info., please click here.

Youth Outreach Services - Director of Financial Operations
Youth Outreach Services, an established community based social service agency is seeking a “hands on" Director of Financial Operations. Reporting to the Executive Director, this polished financial professional is accountable for all aspects of financial planning, reporting and analysis. Please click here for more details about this position.

JCUA - Community Development Coordinator
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Community Programs, the Community Development Coordinator will be responsible for staffing JCUA’s Community Development Committee, identifying recruit new capital projects through active involvement in the grassroots communities of greater Chicago, providing assistance to organizations requesting funds for community development projects along with other related tasks. To learn more about this position, please click here.

IAAFC - Accountant
Under direction of the Deputy Director of Finance, Information & Administration, the Accountant performs professional accounting duties, including applying appropriate and applicable accounting principles in preparing and analyzing fiscal records and reports; responsible for preparing other internal or external financial and statistical or tax reports. Please contact Joe Gray (jgray@aafc.org) for more info.

Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center - Grant Writer
The grant writer will be responsible for preparing proposals and grant applications, and performing work in researching, identifying, and developing public and private grant opportunities from new and established grant-funding sources. Please click here for more information about this position.

Inner City Teaching Corps - Director
Inner City Teaching Corps (ICTC) is an education non-profit whose mission is to transform education in underserved communities and to empower children in urban schools through innovative peoples and programs. The Director of the Volunteer Teaching Corps is responsible for overseeing all elements of the VTC program, including the supervision of the Program Coordinator and Recruitment Coordinator and communication with the Professional Development staff. For more details, please click here.

To learn more about ILAACP membership, please contact us at 312.850.4444 or ilaacpinfo@illaacp.org