ILAACP News Dear ILAACP E-News Bulletin Subscriber –
The ILAACP continues to forge ahead with its goal of
creating a new prevention reality for Illinois ’
African-American community. We’re happy to report that the Internal Revenue
Service recently granted us our tax-exempt status, which we believe will
significantly strengthen our ability to leverage additional financial and
in-kind contributions. We want to thank the law firm Vedder Price and the
Community Economic Development Law Project for their assistance with this
undertaking.
On the program front, we’ve launched our Community Voices
project, a What Will it Take? initiative to research and document
African-American perspectives on violence against women and girls in Winnebago,
Champaign , and
St. Clair counties.
As part of the Choose Respect Illinois Steering Committee,
ILAACP has been preparing the RFP and bidder’s conference for a $100,000
mini-grant initiative aimed at preventing teen dating violence. In March, we’ll
be announcing our own mini-grant initiative to support youth-led projects that
address social and/or health disparities negatively impacting our communities.
We’ve also been busy meeting with our organizational cohorts
to identify opportunities for collaboration. This includes meetings with the Healthy
Schools Campaign, Illinois Maternal Child Health Coalition, Illinois Violence
Prevention Authority, Illinois Public Health Institute, and University of Illinois
at Chicago .
On behalf of the ILAACP Board of Directors and members,
please have a happy, healthy, and safe holiday season!!!!
Sincerely,
Malik S. Nevels, J.D.
Executive Director
Save the Date
ILAACP's next Quartlerly Membership Meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 24, 2008 from 10am to 2pm. To RSVP, please contact Heather Worth at 312.988.4646 ext. 255 or csang@ilaacp.org | Grant Opportunities Service Expansion in Mental Health/Substance Abuse
Funding to improve the health status of communities served by health centers and reduce disparities in access to health care regarding mental health/substance abuse, oral health, and comprehensive pharmacy services. Application deadline is January 15, 2008. Chicago Foundation for Women - Spring 2008
Grants
are awarded to organizations that address issues related to three
principles of women’s human rights: economic security, freedom from
violence, and health. The letter of inquiry deadline will be announced January 17, 2008.
Young Men at Risk
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is looking to identify the most innovative approaches to help young men ages 15 to 25 fulfill their potential and become healthy, successful adults. Application deadline is January 23, 2008. Expanded Medical Services (EMC)
Grants to support the expansion of medical capacity at existing section 330 supported health center sites and significantly increase the number of people with access to comprehensive primary and preventive health care services. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. Parenting Capacities and Health Outcomes In Youth
Grants are aimed at increasing the parenting skills and capacities of parents and caregivers to improve the health outcomes of their young and adolescent children. Application deadline is February 1, 2008. Open Meadows Foundation
Funds for projects designed and implemented by women and girls that have limited financial access reflecting the cultural and ethnic diversity of our society and promoting the empowerment of women and girls. Application deadline is February 15, 2008. Rosie’s For All Kids Foundation
Grants between $15,000-$30,000 will be provided to community- based organizations to support early childhood care and educational programs. There is no deadline. Heineman Foundation
Accepting applications for its seed money for start-up projects. Award amounts are about $20,000-$50,000 per year for 3-5 years. Application deadline is rolling. |
News & Resources Gov. Blagojevich Announces Youth Violence Prevention Program
IDHS Secretary Carol L. Adams, PhD., and other officials from Governor Blagojevich's Administration joined with
community leaders and state legislators to launch "The Safety Net Works…Not One
Life to Lose", a multi-agency initiative designed to help stop violence and
killing in communities across the state.
The Safety Net Works will be an ongoing initiative. In the first year, it is
anticipated that grants will be awarded to 10 to 15 selected targeted communities
in amounts that range on an annual basis from $250,000 - $400,000. Click here to view the press release. $760,000 in Grants Issued for Healthcare Access Help
The Illinois Department of Public Health will be awarding $760,480 in Family Practice Residency grants to help increase access to healthcare in underserved areas of the state. Click here for more info. AIDS Ignorance: 1/3 of Adults Have No Knowledge of Pandemic
More than 25 years after HIV was discovered, one-third of the people in seven wealthy nations admit they know little or nothing about the global HIV and AIDS epidemic, and one-fourth believe the problem is "greatly exaggerated," according to a survey released today by World Vision, the international humanitarian organization. Click here to view the full story. Illinois FamilyCare Program Expansion
Governor
Blagojevich has announced that the Illlinois Family Care Program is
expanding to include families making up to 400% of the Federal Poverty
Level. This will make 147,000 more uninsured parents eligible for
healthcare coverage. For more information on FamilyCare, visit www.FamilyCareIllinois.com
African American Women and Breast Cancer
Several recently released studies have provided more insights into the ways breast cancer affects African American women and reasons why it develops so aggressively. The research done has also resulted in a new more accurate method of estimating breast cancer risk for Black women. Please check the following links for all the details: why breast cancer hits black women harder; bad diet ups cancer risk; more accurate method of estimating breast cancer risk Teenage Birthrate Rises for the First Time Since '91
The birth rate among teenagers 15 to 19 in the United States rose 3
percent in 2006, according to a report issued Wednesday, the first such
increase since 1991. Please click here for the full article. Director of Illinois DCFS Appointed
Governor Blagojevich has officially appointed Erwin McEwen as the Director of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), pending Senate confirmation. McEwen has been the Acting Director of DCFS since November of last year. Please click here to view the full press release. Community- and Faith-Based Youth Worker Connections
Most youth workers in both sectors share commitments to core competencies of youth work, including developing positive relationships with youth, being positive role models, and involving and empowering youth. Furthermore, most indicate that they would value opportunities to learn with and from each other—despite some significant challenges in doing so. To view the report click here. | Legislative Watch HJR 76 Parents Accountability Committee
HJR 76 creates the Parents and Community Accountability Study Committee to examine issues related to racial and socioeconomic disparities affecting the pro-social development of children and youth, to identify ways to engage more parents in being accountable for the actions of their children, and to identify ways to engage more communities in being accountable for investing in pro-social development of children and families. HR 153 Drug Free Zones
HR 153 creates the Legislative Task Force on Drug Free
Zones to study State laws that created drug free zones to determine the
effectiveness of these laws, whether these laws have a desperate impact
on African American communities, and whether these laws should be
amended to more effectively deter drug activity that occurs within
sight of schools and other protected locations and lessen the impact of
mandatory sentencing on urban communities, thereby reducing racial
disparities. HR 384 After School Fund Task Force
HR 384 establishes the After-school Funding Policy Task
Force to develop recommendations for the administration and
coordination of the after-school, mentoring, and student support line
item in the State Board of Education's budget. SJR 56 School Leadership Task Force
SJR 56 resolves that the State Board of Education, the
Board of Higher Education, and the Office of the Governor shall jointly
appoint a task force to recommend a sequence of strategic steps to
implement improvements in school leadership preparation in this State. HB 1759 Prenatal HIV Testing
HB 1759 provides that every health care professional who
provides health care services to a pregnant woman shall provide the
woman with HIV counseling and perform (instead of recommend) HIV testing unless she refuses.
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Events CURE Winter Youth Conference
The Chicago Urban Reconciliation Enterprise is hosting a conference focusing on connecting youth and developing youth leadership that will be held in Davenport, IA. December 27-30, 2007 (Registration deadline: December 20th). Please contact Russ Knight at 773-374-4330 for more information or visit www.cureconsulting.org. Harambee na Nguzo Saba Celebration
Khepera & Assoc. Networking Services, Cobbala Production(s) and Olive-Harvey City College's presentation and celebration of Harambee na Nguzo Saba. December 28, 2007. For more info., visit www.khepera.org National Teen Test Day - Chicago
MAGIC Teen Talk Chicago will host a Press Conference and tape a live episode during an all day “Health and Informational Fair” aimed at the often overlooked population of inner-city teens, by providing on-site FREE and CONFIDENTIAL TESTING, SCREENINGS AND COUNSELING. January 5, 2008, 10:30am - 4pm. Trinity United Church in Christ, 400 West 95th Street. Please visit teentestday.com for more info. Clergy Leadership Summit IV for HIV/AIDS Community Outreach
The summit will be held Saturday, January 12, 2008, at Lutheran School of Theology, 1100 East 55th Street, Chicago. Registration fee: $35 until December 31; $50 thereafter. Guest Speakers: Dr. Mindy T. Fullilove, and Dr. Robert E. Fullilove, III, of Columbia University. Please contact Sylvia Jo Oglesby, 773-846-9839, 773-710-4263 or saintsyl1@juno.com, for more info. UIC SPH Race and Health Disparities Forum
The forum will address issues relating to health disparities and racial differentials. There will also be a screening of the film Unnatural Causes. January 23, 2008, 8:45am - 5pm. UIC School of Public Health Auditorium, 1603 W. Taylor, Chicago, IL. Please visit the SPH website for more details.
Careers Conference 2008
The Center on Education and Work hosts the 22nd annual Careers Conference 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. Educators, counselors, and school-to-work professionals are invited to join us as we explore the latest programs, strategies, and best practices pertaining to career development at all levels (from kindergarten through retirement). January 28-30, 2008. For more information visit http://www.cew.wisc.edu/careers. National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2008
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2008 will be recognized in multiple cities and locales around the United States, US Territorial Areas as well as internationally. February 7, 2008. Please visit www.blackaidsday.org to find out about events in Illinois or to register an event. | Job Opportunities MacArthur Foundation - Program Officer
This Program Officer will be responsible for managing grantmaking activities with a focus on juvenile justice and related issues including neuroscience in the law. Click here for more details. Healthy Schools Campaign - Development Associate
The Development Associate will be responsible for coordinating event
logistics for fundraising and program events and will provide general
administrative support to development and program staff. For all the position's details, please click here. IIT - Director of Women's Services
The Director of Women’s Services provides leadership in developing
programs and services that promote the academic, personal and
professional achievement of female students and community members. Please click here for more info.
Chicago Urban League - Nulites Program Manager
The Nulites Program Manager has overall responsibility of planning,
developing, implementing, and evaluating direct service after-school
and out-of-school middle school youth programs and projects. Click here for more details. Illinois Center for Violence Prevention - Development Director
The Development Director will work in conjunction with the Executive
Director, Board of Directors and Staff to manage the funding base of
the organization, providing ongoing supervision to staff directly
responsible for various development initiatives. For all the position's details, please click here. Between Friends - Prevention and Education Specialist
The Prevention and Education Specialist is responsible for facilitating
all facets of the teen dating violence prevention programs. For the full job description, please click here. America SCORES - Executive Director
America SCORES Chicago, a Chicago based, non-profit dedicated to urban
youth development through soccer, literary arts and community service,
seeks an executive director with energy and knowledge. For the full job description, please click here. Youth Job Center - Job Placement and Retention
The Youth Job Center of Evanston is seeking a highly professional, motivated and innovative individual to assist
at-risk and chronically unemployed young adults (ages: 18-25) obtain
successful employment. Click here for more info. ABJ Community Services
ABJ is currently accepting applications for qualified, caring individuals to join us in providing quality services to our clients. Multiple positions are available. For a full list of job opportunities please visit http://www.abj.org/html/career.html
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An ILAACP Member You Should Know...
 History
ABJ
Community Services, Inc., (aka) ABJ was founded by Vivian R. Jones in
1992 to respond to the needs of her community where she had first hand
knowledge of the trials and tribulations faced by people whom society
has "written off." Dr. Jones believes that if given an opportunity,
every person can become self-sufficient and a contributing citizen of
society. The agency was incorporated on April 14, 1993. ABJ was named in loving memory of her mother, Annie B. Jones (1926-1979.) In
it's short time of existence ABJ has enjoyed great success and is one
of the few agencies founded and run by an African American female.
Today, ABJ serves more than 5000 people per year and has become a front
runner in advocating for the people of the community of which it serves. Programs
ABJ
Community Services, Inc. provides the most versatile, professional and
supportive individual and group services possible to each client and
the community. Since 1994, ABJ Community Services, Inc. has partnered
with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to provide
loving foster homes for children that have been removed from their
biological families. ABJ currently serves 700 children in its Foster Care Program. Contact
To learn more about ABJ Community Services, Inc. please visit their website at www.abj.org or call 773.667.2100.
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 intervention
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