Homeless Is Not My Name Homeless Is Just My Address

2012-02-01 1:05:02 AM

Urban Youth Development Network Partners

2012-01-28 12:29:53 AM

Urban Youth Development Network (UYDN)

2012-01-22 8:34:52 PM

SHPO Global Care Urban Youth Development Network

2012-01-04 3:25:41 PM

We here at Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization Urban Youth Development Network would like to thank everyone that has supported us over the past few years through monetary in kind donations and volunteer services.

In the year of 2011, our organization reached a milestone bench mark of 1010 homeless veterans families and youth as well as non homeless veterans into permanent low income and affordable housing. Sconiers Organization also assisted well over 200 families in rental and utilities assistance in the year 2011.

While there are grants available to non profit organizations to assist in areas needed, we have sufficiently ran our organization strictly off of donations from local businesses and patrons such as yourself that are truly committed to make a difference others lives.

As we kick off 2012, Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization Urban Youth Development is at again. We currently have 5 families that are in desperate need of utility and rental donations combined $3,500.00 by Monday Jan 10th 2012.

There is only one way that we know how to raise these funds and that is to reach out to the general public and ask for your support. All donations are appreciated, there is no amount to small and or to large, for we always have families within our program that are constantly in need of assistance.

Please visit wwww.shpoglobalcare.org to make your secure donation. We are a licensed  501c3, there for you will recitative a tax write off for your donation. Again, thank you for your continued support and remember that there is no donation to small.

Regards,
Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization Urban Youth Development Team
Rosilind Sconiers Founder Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization
Antonio Choice Program Director Urban Youth Development Network
Sandra Lewis-Glass Assistant Program Director
Eric Jordan Program Coordinator

NACA Returns To Atlanta

2011-12-27 1:46:40 PM

NACA is hosting its first ever American Dream Convention in Atlanta, GA (Tues. Jan 10 – Sun. Jan 15) for both Home Buyers wanting to access America’s Best Mortgage and Homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage. NACA will be closing all its 40+ offices nationwide for the week so our staff can attend the convention and provide face-to-face counseling and affordable solutions for both buyers and owners.

PURCHASE (not currently a homeowner):
For future homeowners, obtain comprehensive counseling and access NACA’s Best in America Mortgage with No down payment, No closing costs, No fees, No perfect credit is required and everyone receives the below market fixed interest rate (3.5% 30 fixed as of 12/21/11). Member’s who are currently in the process are welcome to join us in Atlanta to complete their files. There are limited face-to-face counseling appointments so sign-up now (click here to make an appointment).

HOMEOWNERS (with an unaffordable mortgage)
For homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage, meet with a Home Save Counselor to determine an affordable mortgage payment. Then meet face-to-face with your lender, with a NACA Negotiator, to obtain an affordable solution. Many homeowners will leave with a same day solution reducing their mortgage payment by over $500 a month and some by over $1,000 with interest rates permanently reduced to as low as 2% and more and more homeowners obtaining principal reductions (click here to register and review the items needed). Pre-registration allows your lender to review your file in advance to be better prepared in providing an onsite solution.

NACA’S AMERICAN DREAM EVENT:
When: Tuesday January 10 – Sunday January 15.
Where: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. every day for six days

Who Should Come:
Homebuyers looking to purchase a home with NACA’s incredible mortgage (Click here to schedule an appointment, review a checklist of items you should bring, and eligibility)
Homeowners who need to modify their mortgage to make it affordable. First come first serve with no appointment necessary (Click here to register and review a checklist of items you should bring)
More Information: Send questions to Convention@naca.com

SIGN-UP NOW – YOU HAVE EVERYTHING TO GAIN AND NOTHING TO LOSE. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE!

If you have been working with NACA, access your Web-File to for the most recent updates and your next steps (Click here to review your Web-File.).

NACA’s homeownership programs are the best which explains why so many people wait months for an appointment. This is your opportunity to get it done. We strongly recommend that you come from near and far, If you are frustrated with the lenders in obtaining a mortgage or in modifying your mortgage, you do not want to miss this incredible opportunity.

Everything is Free! All the is required is an investment of your time and effort. NACA has legally binding agreements with the lenders to get it done. Tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. NACA is the largest and most effective HUD certified non-profit homeownership organization. We will work and advocate for you to achieve the American Dream of permanent affordable homeownerhip for both those purchasing a home and those with an unaffordable mortgage payment trying to keep the home they have.

Sincerely,

Bruce Marks
NACA CEO

Merry Christmas from MFC Family

2011-12-25 1:09:13 PM

We here at Music For Charities would like to take a moment to wish all of our non profits, artist, supporters and patrons a very Merry Christmas. Please remember that Christmas is a time in which it is ok to love no matter what the price tag of you your gift.

It has been a marvelous year with MFC and we are looking forward to another year of serving the community world wide and expanding our artist catalog. It is never to late to download a song from our catalog in which you can uplift the non profit of your choice on our web portal. Reac download accounts for something.

We hope that you have a wonderful holiday season and thank you for your continued support!

Regards,
Antonio Choice
Director of Coordination and Development

Hate Crimes Legislation Introduced

2011-12-23 11:11:13 PM

Hate Crimes Legislation Introduced

On November 30, 2011, Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX) introduced the Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act of 2011.  This much needed legislation would require the Attorney General to include crimes against the homeless in the crime data collected each year. The National Coalition for the Homeless has been tracking violence against people experiencing homelessness for over twelve years. But having the assistance of law enforcement to track these crimes is the first step towards standardizing data and ultimately, winning much needed protection for innocent citizens victimized for being vulnerable without housing. 

 

We are proud to congratulate the 5 additional co-sponsors of the Hate Crimes Against the Homeless Statistics Act: Rep. Steve Cohen (TN), Rep. Danny Davis (IL), Rep. Gwen Moore (WI), Rep. Grace Napolitano (CA), and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL).  The bill is currently being considered by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. 

Sconiers Homeless Preventive Donation Drive

2011-12-22 2:08:24 AM

Happy Holidays on behalf of SconiersHomeless Preventive Organization! We are currently seeking Donations of the following items for Homeless Youth and Families (Babies/Boys/Girls/Men/Women):

Quality Used and or New Shoes and Clothes
New Under Garments
Personal High Gene Kits (Tooth Brush/Tooth Paste/Deoderant/Dental Floss/Lotions,etc)
Hair Products (Shampoo/Conditioner/Hair Brush/Combs)
Large Heavy Duty Zip Lock Bags
Heavy Duty Sleeping Bags
Can Goods
Marta Breeze Cards
Gift Cards (Grocery/Visa/Kroger/Wal Mart/Target/Gas/Etc.)
Wet Wipes
Towels
T Shirts
Thermal Mugs
School Supplies (Paper/Pens/Pencils/Calculators/Book Bags)

Please contact us at sconiershomelesspreventive@yahoo.com to make your donations. We thank you in advance and please be advised that our program caters to over 800 Homeless Youth on a daily basis around the state of Georgia, so we will can use these types of donations on a weekly basis.

Sincererely,
Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization Team
www.shpoglobalcare.org
Homeless Is Not My Name - Homeless Is Just My Address

Easter Seals Project Action

2011-12-21 4:53:06 PM

On behalf of all of us at Easter Seals Project ACTION (ESPA) and Easter Seals Transportation Group, we wish everyone a bright holiday season and a happy New Year!

2011 was a year of substantial growth for public transportation—according to the American Public Transportation Association over 51 million more trips were taken in the last quarter of 2011 than in the same period in 2010―and the need for more transportation options continues to grow. In recent congressional testimony, Billy Altom, executive director of the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living stated, “Lack of public transportation is one of the most serious, persistent problems reported by people with disabilities who live in rural America.” The National Council on Independent Living notes, “…there is still a substantial lack of accessible and affordable transportation. This absence poses serious barriers to employment, health care, and full participation into society by individuals with disabilities and older Americans […].”

Beauty H2O Water

2011-12-21 4:47:49 PM

Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization

2011-12-21 2:30:30 AM

THE  WORK  SCONIERS  HOMELESS  DO  TRY TO  HELP THE  TO ABOUT HOUSING OR FOOD AND HELP  Most HOMELESS have multiple overlapping problems that can affect development and may require professional help
•20% of runaways have attempted suicide Youth homelessness is a huge problem, but by no means is
it a hopeless one. If PEOPLE try to understand the problem as a whole, we can begin to work together toward better services with a claer solutions this is  just the youth  not  the adultsfacts: if you put the both together imagine in the nearest future . the  big  million  question is this  work  for you or  not. Homeless and Runaway

Youth Facts:

•1.6 to 1.7 million people under 18 have experience homelessness this year due to a growing problem
of  foreclosure, age of 13 years and plus can not  live in a  shelter  with their family.so they  have to sleep on the street. 
•63% of runaway and homeless youth are never reported or sought after by guardians
•22 to 44% of their parents abuse drugs or alcohol, leading to domestic violence and conflicts 
•79% were attending school regularly before leaving home

•Most have multiple overlapping problems that can affect development and may require professional help
•20% of runaways have attempted suicide
Youth homelessness is a huge problem, but by no means is it a hopeless one. If we try to understand the problem as a whole, we can begin to work together toward better services and solutions.

Sincerely,
Roz

Rosalind Sconiers, CEO
Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization
PO Box 742662
Riverdale, GA 30274
404-454-3554
www.shpoglobalcare.org

Veterans Homelessness Declines 12% in 2011

2011-12-20 5:21:24 PM

Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development released the results from the 2011 Point in time (PIT) count which took place on a single night last January. The report shows a 12% reduction in the number of Veterans experiencing homelessness from 76,329 in January 2010 to 67,495 in January 2011. The 12 percent decline keeps the Obama Administration on track to meet the goal of ending Veterans homelessness in 2015.
 
HUD's annual PIT estimate of the number of homeless persons and families is based on data reported by more than 3,000 cities and counties. In addition to the 12% drop in Veterans homelessness, these communities are reporting modest declines in homeless in every category or subpopulation measured including individuals, families, and those experiencing long-term or chronic homelessness.
 
During a meeting of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Shaun Donovan who personally participated in the 2011 nighttime count said, "It's remarkable that in the wake of the most serious economic decline since the Great Depression, we're witnessing an across-the-board drop in homelessness. This tells us that the Obama Administration's strategy is actually working and the results spur us to continue working to end homelessness in America once and for all."
 
Since 2009, working with over 4,000 community agencies, VA and HUD have successfully housed a total of 33,597 Veterans in permanent, supportive housing with dedicated case managers and access to high-quality VA health care through the HUD-VASH program.
 
"This new report is good news for the tens of thousands of Veterans we have helped find a home. Our progress in the fight against homelessness has been significant, but our work is not complete until no Veteran has to sleep on the street," said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki. "We have been successful in achieving this milestone due to strong leadership from the President and hard work by countless community organizations and our federal, state, and local partners who are committed to helping Veterans and their families get back on their feet."  
  
"Over the last 18 months, we have seen unprecedented levels of collaboration within the federal government," said U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness Executive Director Barbara Poppe. "The federal government is partnering more effectively with states and local communities across the nation to align our efforts to make progress on the goals of Opening Doors."
 
The reductions reported today are attributed in part to the impact of HUD's $1.5 billion Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP), a program designed to assist individuals and families confronted by a sudden economic crisis.Funded through the Recovery Act, HPRP spared more than one million persons from homelessness by offering them short-term rent assistance, security and utility deposits, and moving expenses.The US Conference of Mayors has described HPRP as "fundamentally changing" the way communities respond to homelessness.     

-  Read the full report 
 
Key Findings:
 
On a single night in January 2011, HUD and its partners found
636,017 people experienced homelessness, a reduction of 2.1 percent (649,917) from January 2010, and 5.3 percent (671,888) since 2007.
Veteran homelessness fell by nearly 12 percent (or 8,834 persons) since January 2010.
Homelessness among individuals declined 2 percent (or 13,900) from a year ago and 5.6 percent since 2007. Meanwhile, the number of homeless families fell 2.8 percent from last year and 8 percent since 2007.
Street homelessness (the unsheltered homeless population) declined by 13 percent (or 36,786 people) since 2007.
Persons experiencing long-term or chronic homelessness declined 2.4 percent (or 2,664) from last year and 13.5 percent (or 16,635 persons) since 2007. This steep reduction in chronic homelessness is largely attributed to the sharp growth in the supply of permanent supportive housing units - more than 30,000 beds between 2010 and 2011, and by more than 83,000 since 2007.
Five states accounted for half of the nation's total homeless population: California (21.4 percent); New York (10 percent); Florida (8.9 percent); Texas (5.8 percent); and Georgia (3.3 percent).
-  Read the press release from the Department of Veterans Affairs  
-  Read the press release from the Department of Housing and Urban Development 

Soniers Homelesss Preventive Team
www.shpoglobalcare.org

Council Elects HHS' Sebelius as New Chair for 2012

2011-12-20 5:16:22 PM

Discusses path forward on ending youth homelessness  

Yesterday, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted the fourth and final meeting of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) for 2011. The meeting focused on advancements, strategies, and needs for addressing youth homelessness. Outgoing Chair of the Council and Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary Hilda Solis was joined by Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Eric Shinseki, and USICH Executive Director Barbara Poppe. The meeting concluded with the election of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius as the Chair for 2012, and VA Secretary Eric Shinseki as Vice Chair.
 
Secretary Sebelius released the following statement in regards to her election:

Yesterday, I was pleased to take on the role of Chair of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. I look forward to building on the hard work of this year's Chair, Secretary Solis, whose accomplishments include: developing a plan to increase access to mainstream benefits and increasing engagement with governors and mayors to align local plans to Opening Doors - the nation's first-ever comprehensive strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.
 
The implementation of Opening Doors over the last year has given our federal agencies an opportunity to work together on an issue we all care about. Each member of the Council brings a unique approach to this problem and through this collaboration we're laying the groundwork for future successes with better data collection, better reporting, and better use of mainstream resources. By engaging states and local communities in the plan's goals and strategies, we're making sure everyone is in agreement as we move forward.
 
While I'm proud to say we are making progress, homelessness remains a serious issue and there is more work to do. As I take on the role of Chair for the year ahead, I am looking forward to building on our current foundation as we work to end homelessness altogether. In these tough economic times, continued cross-agency collaboration is more important than ever to help those who are homeless.
 
The major topic for discussion was ending youth homelessness by 2020 and the recent work done by the HHS-headed Interagency Group on Youth. The Group consists of representatives from USICH, HHS (the Administration for Children and Families, the Office for the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration), HUD, DOL, Department of Education, Department of Justice, Social Security Administration, Department of Agriculture, Corporation for National and Community Service, and the White House Domestic Policy Council. It has been meeting weekly since October 19th bringing together expert knowledge from federal and state programs in the child welfare, education, housing, and juvenile justice sectors.
 
The Group spoke to the full Council on what we know (and do not know) about youth homelessness currently and federal resources available to serve this population. The Group also spoke about the challenges of serving this population - notably the lack of consistent data available on the number of unaccompanied youth and research on the practices that help this population. We do know, however, that there are sub-populations of youth that have a much higher risk for homelessness: youth exiting child welfare or the juvenile justice system and LGBT youth. At the meeting, all of the member agencies agreed to work together to marshal appropriate resources to improve our knowledge and achieve the goal of ending youth homelessness by 2020. Collaboration will have to be at the forefront of our work at all levels of government and with service providers currently serving this vulnerable population in order to ensure that we have a better understanding of the size of the problem, the needs of different sub-groups, that successful strategies are implemented and progress is made.

Sconiers Homeless Preventive Team
www.shpoglobalcare.org

NACA For Immediate Release

2011-12-20 5:06:15 PM

NACA
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
WWW.NACA.COM

Bruce Marks
CEO

Headquarters:
Boston, MA
(888) 297-5568

OFFICES:
ATLANTA, GA
      (404) 377-4545 AUGUSTA, GA
      (706) 855-7464 BALTIMORE, MD
      (410) 783-0465 BIRMINGHAM, AL
      (205) 942-8111 BOSTON, MA
      (617) 250-6244 BUFFALO, NY
      (716) 834-6222 CHARLESTON, SC
      (843) 556-0497 CHARLOTTE, NC
      (704) 536-7676 CHICAGO, IL
      (773) 723-6222 CLEVELAND, OH
      (216) 619-4110 COLUMBIA, SC
      (803) 255-0223 DALLAS, TX
      (972) 283-1171 DENVER, CO
      (303) 694-5437 HAND, TX
      (877) 952-6222 HOUSTON, T X
      (713) 706-3400 JACKSON, MS
      (601) 922-4008 JACKSONVILLE, FL
      (904) 306-9272 KANSAS CITY, MO
      (816) 531-6222 LAS VEGAS, NV
      (702) 362-6199 LAWRENCE, MA
      (978) 687-3993 LITTLE ROCK, AR
      (501) 492-0083 LOS ANGELES, CA
      (310) 412-2600 MEMPHIS, TN
      (901) 348-0115 MILWAUKEE, WI
      (414) 442-6222 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
      (888) 404-6222 NASHVILLE, TN
      (615) 781-4240 NEW HAVEN, CT
      (203) 562-6220 NEW ORLEANS, LA
      (504) 241-2090 NEWARK, NJ
      (973) 679-2601 OAKLAND, CA
      (510) 652-6622 PHILADELPHIA, PA
      (215) 531-5221 PHOENIX, AZ
      (602) 248-4408 RALEIGH, NC
      (919) 855-8484 SAN ANTONIO, TX
      (210) 826-2828 SPRINGFIELD, MA
      (413) 788-6220 ST LOUIS, MO
      (314) 645-8333 TAMPA, FL
      (813) 287-5051 WASHINGTON, DC
      (202) 328-6333

NACA IS HIRING NOW
Submit Application immediately but no later than December 23rd
NACA is the largest and most effective homeownership and advocacy organization in the country. NACA, the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America (naca.com) is the most exciting and strongest organization to be a part of in the country and we invite you to join our growing team. While virtually everyone is downsizing and laying off employees, we are growing and need to hire more staff. We are hiring nationwide through our 40+ offices and increasing our services through staffing for the following positions: Mortgage Consultants, HomeSave Counselors, Community Organizers, Organizing Director, Renovation Staff and Development Director (described below and in more detail on our website). Please spread the word to your family, friends and co-workers.

NACA is a high-profile organization, with its programs and advocacy frequently featured in the national and international media. We are the largest national non-profit homeownership HUD certified counseling and community advocacy organization. Founded in 1988, NACA’s confrontational community organizing against predatory and discriminatory lenders, and unprecedented homeownership programs have set the national standard for assisting low and moderate income people achieve the dream of affordable homeownership.

These programs include: The purchase program which provides NACA’s Best in America mortgage product for homebuyers with No downpayment, No closing Costs, No fees, No requirement for perfect credit, always at a 30 year fixed rate below market (currently at 3.5% 30yr. fixed) with over $13 Billion in committed funds from the country’s largest lenders. The HomeSave Program, for homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage, NACA provides the best affordable solutions with reduced fixed rates as low as 2% and principal reductions through legally binding agreements with all of the major lenders and investors.

NACA staff need to have a passion for and commitment to community advocacy and for the delivery of excellent services to working people. While advocacy campaigns are an important part of everyone’s work at NACA, the staff spend a majority of their time providing comprehensive housing services to low and moderate income people and administering NACA’s homeownership program. The achievement of NACA's goals, both in its advocacy and service programs, requires irregular hours, (i.e. evenings and weekends) and sometimes long days. NACA expects a commitment from the staff to do the work that is necessary, at the time it is necessary to fulfill this rewarding opportunity and make a difference in your community.

NACA offers tremendous opportunities for job growth and career development with a strong track record of promoting from within and rewarding hard work. NACA seeks applicants with a positive and open attitude, a willingness to work hard, and the determination to achieve NACA’s mission. Given that NACA utilizes the most advanced software in the industry, strong computer proficiency is necessary. We plan to hire many staff over the next few weeks to start work at the beginning of the year and participate in our national training and spectacular homeownership event in Atlanta. NACA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages minorities and bilingual individuals to apply.

Mortgage Consultants – Nationwide
The Mortgage Consultant provides individual counseling from the initial intake, continuing through the mortgage qualifying process, including budget counseling and mortgage qualification, and concluding with the mortgage origination and closing. NACA is hiring for all its 40+ offices nationwide. Homebuyers have exclusive access to NACA’s Best in America mortgage product with everyone getting the same incredible terms, including the below-market interest rate, regardless of their credit score or other factors. Mortgage Consultants also provides face-to-face counseling for homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage. Applicants need to have as much mortgage experience as possible in processing, origination, counseling, real estate or other related fields. Compensation is results based with a range of $40,000 - $65,000+ with the opportunity and expectation to make six figures (click here for result compensation structure)

ATLANTAAUGUSTABALTIMOREBATON ROUGEBIRMINGHAM
BUFFALOCHARLESTONCHICAGOCLEVELANDCOLUMBIA
CHARLOTTEDALLASDENVERHOUSTONJACKSON
JACKSONVILLEKANSAS CITYLAS VEGASLAWRENCELITTLE ROCK
LOS ANGELESMEMPHISMIAMIMILWAUKEEMINNEAPOLIS
NASHVILLENEW HAVENNEW ORLEANSNEWARKOAKLAND
PHILADELPHIAPHOENIXRALEIGHSAN ANTONIOSPRINGFIELD
ST LOUISTAMPAWASHINGTON

HomeSave Counselors – Charlotte N.C.
The HomeSave Counselor provides comprehensive phone counseling from NACA’s National Counseling Center in Charlotte to homeowners with an unaffordable mortgage and then submitting an affordable solution to their lender/servicer. As a result of NACA’s legally binding agreements with all of the major lenders and investors including Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, homeowners are often successful in obtaining an affordable solution saving hundreds and sometimes over a thousand dollars a month in their mortgage payment. Applicants need to have counseling, customer service and/or call center experience. The initial salary range is $12 - $14 an hour with the opportunity for advancement and to participate in our Save-the-Dream events (click here for job description, and application).

Organizers - Nationwide
NACA has revolutionized mortgage lending with its mortgage services and advocacy. NACA continues to fight for affordable homeownership, advocate against predatory lenders and fight for economic justice. NACA’s national organizing department will work with NACA’s over a million members to involve them in NACA’s activities and involvement in advocacy and community activities. Organizers will involve members and supporters in neighborhood communities and work on campaigns against lenders, corporations, individuals and others opposed to NACA’s mission. Applicants need to have community advocacy, community organizing or union organizing experience and be willing to travel. Compensation is based on job responsibility and experience ranging from $30,000 to $45,000+ (click here for job description and application).

Rehab Staff – San Antonio
Homebuyers and Homeowner’s with a property needing repairs turn to NACA’s Home and Neighborhood Development (“HAND”) Department based in San Antonio Texas for assistance. The majority of the properties purchased by NACA homebuyers require renovations from minor code items to gut rehabs. HAND guides homeowner’s and homebuyers, inspectors and contractors through the repair and renovation process. NACA is hiring staff who have experience with repairs and renovations including contractors, inspectors and/or people with experience overseeing renovations. Compensation for renovation staff will range from $12 to $18+ an hour or annual salary based on the job responsibilities and experience (click here for job description and application).

National Director of Development – Boston
Director of Development based in Boston oversees NACA’s fundraising, relationships with funders and reporting. NACA’s current budget is largely funded by fee for services. The director would work to make funders and government entities aware of NACA’s programs and solicit their support. Applicants need to have experience in fundraising, grant writing and in homeownership or counseling programs. Compensation is based on experience (click here for job description and application).

National Organizing Director – Boston
Director of Organizing based in Boston oversees NACA’s community organizers to work on advocacy campaigns, activities and outreach nationwide. The director would work on identifying the campaigns/activities and for their implementation. Applicants need to have management experience in campaigns which can be community based, union and/or political. Compensation is based on experience. (click here for job description and application).

It is our goal here at Sconiers Homeless Prentive Organization to provide the public with information that can and will change lives daily. For more info on Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization please visit www.shpoglobalcare.org

Regards,
 Sconiers Homeless Preventive Team!

Another Public Resource (SHPO) Global Care

2011-12-20 3:48:18 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                            Contact: HHS Press Office
Monday, December 19, 2011                                                              (202) 690-6343
 
 
Affordable Care Act helps 32 health systems improve care for patients, saving up to $1.1 billion
Leading health care providers will be Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations
 
Thirty-two leading health care organizations from across the country will participate in a new Pioneer Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) initiative made possible by the Affordable Care Act, HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today. The Pioneer ACO initiative will encourage primary care doctors, specialists, hospitals and other caregivers to provide better, more coordinated care for people with Medicare and could save up to $1.1 billion over five years.
 
Under this initiative, operated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center (Innovation Center), Medicare will reward groups of health care providers that have formed ACOs based on how well they are able to both improve the health of their Medicare patients and lower their health care costs.
 
“Pioneer ACOs are leaders in our work to provide better care and reduce health care costs,” said Secretary Sebelius. “We are excited that so many innovative systems are participating in this exciting initiative – and there are many other ways that health care providers can get involved and help improve care for patients.”
 
The Pioneer ACO initiative is just one of a menu of options for providers looking to better coordinate care for patients and use health care dollars more wisely. The Pioneer ACO model is designed specifically for groups of providers with experience working together to coordinate care for patients. The Medicare Shared Savings Program and the Advance Payment ACO Model, both announced in October 2011, are also ACO options for providers. More information about the full menu of options for providers and how to apply to participate is available here.
 
“We know that health care providers are at different stages in their work to improve care and reduce costs,” said Marilyn Tavenner, acting Administrator of CMS. “That’s why we’ve developed a menu of options for Medicare to meet doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers where they are, and begin the conversation of how to enhance the care they are offering to people with Medicare.”
The 32 Pioneer ACOs underwent a rigorous competitive selection process by the Innovation Center, including extensive review of applications and in-person interviews.
 
The initiative will test the effectiveness of several innovative payment models and how they can help experienced organizations to provide better care for beneficiaries, work in coordination with private payers, and reduce Medicare cost growth. These payment models will allow organizations that are successful in achieving better care and lower cost growth to move away from a payment system based on volume under the fee-for-service model, towards one where the ACO is paid based on the value of care it provides.
 
The Pioneer ACO model requires ACOs to engage other payers in similar efforts to reward health care providers that deliver high-quality care. The Pioneer ACO model also includes strict beneficiary protections, including the ability for patients to seek care from any Medicare provider they wish.
Selected Pioneer ACOs include physician-led organizations and health systems, urban and rural organizations, and organizations in various geographic regions of the country, representing 18 States and the opportunity to improve care for about 860,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
 
The first performance period of the Pioneer ACO Model will begin January, 1st 2012.
For the final list of participating Pioneer ACOs and more information about the Pioneer ACO Model, a fact sheet is posted at http://www.cms.gov/apps/media/press/factsheet.asp?Counter=4225
or you can visit: http://innovations.cms.gov/initiatives/aco/pioneer
 
The Pioneer ACO Model is one of several initiatives underway at CMS designed to support the formation of ACOs. For more information, visit www.cms.gov/aco.
 
For more information about the CMS Innovation Center, visit innovations.cms.gov. 
 
Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are available at http://www.hhs.gov/news.
 
 
CMS FACT SHEET 
 
 
Pioneer Accountable Care Organization Model:
General Fact Sheet
 
The Pioneer ACO Model is a CMS Innovation Center initiative designed to support organizations with experience operating as Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) or in similar arrangements in providing more coordinated care to beneficiaries at a lower cost to Medicare.  The Pioneer ACO Model will test the impact of different payment arrangements in helping these organizations achieve the goals of providing better care to patients, and reducing Medicare costs.
 
Accountable Care Organizations
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are one way CMS is working to ensure better health care, better health, and lower growth in expenditures through continuous improvement.
 
The Medicare Shared Savings Program provides incentives for ACOs that meet standards for quality performance and reduce cost while putting patients first. Established by the Affordable Care Act, CMS published final rules for the Shared Savings Program on November 2, 2011. More information is available at www.cms.gov/sharedsavingsprogram. 
 
Working in concert with the Shared Savings Program, the Innovation Center is testing an alternative ACO model, the Pioneer ACO Model. The Innovation Center is also testing the Advance Payment ACO Model, which will provide additional support to physician-owned and rural providers participating in the Shared Savings Program who would benefit from additional start-up resources to build the necessary infrastructure, such as new staff or information technology systems.
 
More information on all of these initiatives is available on the Innovation Center website at www.innovations.cms.gov.
 
 
 
The Pioneer ACO Model and Selected Organizations
 
The Pioneer ACO Model was designed specifically for organizations with experience offering coordinated, patient-centered care, and operating in ACO-like arrangements.  The selected organizations were chosen for their significant experience offering this type of quality care to their patients, along with other criteria listed in the Request for Applications (RFA) document available at www.innovations.cms.gov.  These organizations were selected through an open and competitive process from a large applicant pool that included many qualified organizations. 
 
The 32 organizations participating in the Pioneer ACO Model:
 
Organization
Service Area
1.     Allina Hospitals & Clinics Minnesota and Western Wisconsin
2.     Atrius Health Eastern and Central Massachusetts
3.     Banner Health Network Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan Area (Maricopa and Pinal Counties)
4.     Bellin-Thedacare Healthcare Partners Northeast Wisconsin
5.     Beth Israel Deaconess Physician Organization Eastern Massachusetts
6.     Bronx Accountable Healthcare Network (BAHN) New York City (the Bronx) and lower Westchester County, NY
7.     Brown & Toland Physicians San Francisco Bay Area, CA
8.     Dartmouth-Hitchcock ACO New Hampshire and Eastern Vermont
9.     Eastern Maine Healthcare System Central, Eastern, and Northern Maine
10.  Fairview Health Systems Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area
11.  Franciscan Alliance Indianapolis and Central Indiana
12.  Genesys PHO Southeastern Michigan
13.  Healthcare Partners Medical Group Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA
14.  Healthcare Partners of Nevada Clark and Nye Counties, NV
15.  Heritage California ACO Southern, Central, and Costal California
16.  JSA Medical Group, a division of HealthCare Partners Orlando, Tampa Bay, and surrounding South Florida
17.  Michigan Pioneer ACO Southeastern Michigan
18.  Monarch Healthcare Orange County, CA
19.  Mount Auburn Cambridge Independent Practice Association (MACIPA) Eastern Massachusetts
20.  North Texas ACO Tarrant, Johnson and Parker counties in North Texas
21.  OSF Healthcare System Central Illinois
22.  Park Nicollet Health Services Minneapolis, MN Metropolitan Area
23.  Partners Healthcare Eastern Massachusetts
24.  Physician Health Partners Denver, CO Metropolitan Area
25.  Presbyterian Healthcare Services – Central New Mexico Pioneer Accountable Care Organization Central New Mexico
26.  Primecare Medical Network Southern California (San Bernardino and Riverside Counties)
27.  Renaissance Medical Management Company Southeastern Pennsylvania
28.  Seton Health Alliance Central Texas (11 county area including Austin)
29.  Sharp Healthcare System San Diego County
30.  Steward Health Care System Eastern Massachusetts
31.  TriHealth, Inc. Northwest Central Iowa
32.  University of Michigan Southeastern Michigan

 
The Innovation Center
The Innovation Center was created by the Affordable Care Act to test new models of health care delivery and payment. The Center also offers technical support to providers to improve the coordination of care and share lessons learned and best practices throughout the health care system. It is committed to refining the Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP programs to deliver better care for individuals, better health for populations, and lower growth in expenditures.  
Payment Arrangement and Beneficiary Alignment
The first performance period begins in January 1st, 2012.  In the first two performance years, the Pioneer Model tests a shared savings and shared losses payment arrangement with higher levels of reward and risk than in the Shared Savings Program. These shared savings would be determined through comparisons against an ACO’s benchmark, which is based on previous CMS expenditures for the group of patients aligned to the Pioneer ACO
 
In year three of the program, those Pioneer ACOs that have shown savings over the first two years will be eligible to move to a population-based payment model. Population-based payment is a per-beneficiary per month payment amount intended to replace some or all of the ACO’s fee-for-service (FFS) payments with a prospective monthly payment.
 
Additionally, during the application process, organizations were invited to propose alternative payment arrangements.  CMS established two alternatives to the core payment arrangement discussed above based on this input.  Both of these alternatives follow a shared savings model in years one and two, and provide an option for a partial population based payment that removes limits on rewards and risks in year three.   These arrangements will allow Pioneer ACOs more flexibility in the speed at which they assume financial risk. 
 
Under the Pioneer ACO Model, CMS will prospectively align beneficiaries to ACOs, allowing care providers to know at the beginning of a performance period for which patients’ cost and quality they will be held accountable.
 
 
Beneficiary Protections and Quality Measures
Providing the beneficiary with a better care experience is one of the central focuses of the Pioneer ACO Model.  Under the Pioneer ACO Model, beneficiaries will maintain the full benefits available under traditional Medicare (fee-for-service), as well as the right to receive services from any healthcare provider accepting Medicare patients.
 
To ensure beneficiaries receive high quality care and enjoy a positive experience, CMS has established robust quality measures that will be used to monitor the quality of care provided and beneficiary satisfaction.  These measures mirror those in the Shared Savings Program.  For more information, visit www.cms.gov/sharedsavingsprogram and view the fact sheet entitled “Improving Quality of Care for Medicare Patients: Accountable Care Organizations.”
 
More information about beneficiary protections and quality measures is available in the fact sheet entitled “The Pioneer ACO Model: A Better Care Experience Through a New Model of Care.”
 
 
Eligibility Criteria/Program Requirements
To be eligible to participate in the Pioneer ACO Model, organizations are required to be providers or suppliers of services structured as:
1)     ACO professionals in group practice arrangements;
2)     Networks of individual practices of ACO professionals;
3)     Partnerships or joint venture arrangements between hospitals and ACO professionals;
4)     Hospitals employing ACO professionals; or
5)     Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC).
 
Health Information Technology
By the end of 2012, Pioneer ACOs must attest and CMS will confirm that at least 50% of the ACO’s primary care providers have met requirements for meaningful use of certified electronic health records (EHR) for receipt of payments through the Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Programs.
 
Minimum Number of Aligned Beneficiaries
Beneficiaries are aligned to ACOs through the healthcare providers that choose to participate.  CMS will review where a beneficiary has been receiving the plurality of his/her primary care services, and use that information to establish which beneficiaries are aligned to a participating provider.  If a primary care provider chooses to participate in an ACO, the beneficiaries aligned to him or her through this process would be aligned to the ACO.  If a beneficiary receives less than 10 percent of their care from a primary care provider, CMS will review where a beneficiary has been receiving the majority of his/her specialty services to determine alignment.
 
Participants generally must have a minimum of 15,000 aligned beneficiaries unless located in a rural area, in which case are to have a minimum of 5,000 beneficiaries. In order to be aligned, beneficiaries must be enrolled in original, fee for service Part A and B Medicare.  They cannot be participating in Medicare Advantage plans. 
 
Participation of Other Payers
The Innovation Center believes that Pioneer ACOs will be more effective in producing improvements in three part aim of better care for individuals, better health for populations, and slower growth in expenditures if they fully commit to a business model based on financial and performance accountability. The Innovation Center therefore requires Pioneer ACOs to enter similar contracts with other payers (such as insurers, employer health plans, and Medicaid) such that more than 50 percent of the ACO’s revenues will be derived from such arrangements by the end of the second Performance Period.
 
Selection Process
CMS conducted a lengthy, open and competitive application process to select the final participants in the Pioneer ACO Model.  CMS released a Request for Applications (RFA) in May 2011 that detailed the selection criteria.  Applicants were required to submit both a Letter of Intent and Application.  Applications were reviewed by a panel of experts from the Department of Health and Human Services as well as from external organizations, with expertise in the areas of provider payment policy, care improvement and coordination, primary care, and care of vulnerable populations.  These panels assessed the applications based on the criteria detailed in the RFA.  Applicants with the highest scores were invited to participate in interviews with Innovation Center leadership at the CMS facility in Baltimore.  Based on these interviews, CMS chose a pool of finalists.  The Pioneer ACOs announced in December 2011 were those finalists choosing to sign a final agreement with CMS.
 
Pioneer ACO Model and the  Shared Savings Program
The Pioneer ACO Model is distinct from the Shared Savings Program. The Shared Savings Program fulfills a statutory obligation set forth by the Affordable Care Act to establish a permanent program that develops a pathway forward for groups of health care providers to become ACO’s, while the Pioneer ACO Model is an initiative designed to test the effectiveness of a particular model of payment. Final rules for the Shared Savings Program were published in November 2011.  More information is available at www.cms.gov/sharedsavingsprogram.
 
The Pioneer ACO Model differs from the Medicare Shared Savings Program in the following ways, among others:
·       The first two years of the Pioneer ACO Model are a shared savings payment arrangement with higher levels of savings and risk than in the Shared Savings Program.
·       Starting in year three of the initiative, those organizations that have earned savings over the first two years will be eligible to move to a population-based payment arrangement and full risk arrangements that can continue through optional years four and five.
·       Pioneer ACOs are required to develop similar outcomes-based payment arrangements with other payers by the end of the second year, and fully commit their business and care models to offering seamless, high quality care.
 
Additional Information
Additional information about the Pioneer ACO Model is available on the Pioneer ACO Model website - http://www.innovations.cms.gov/initiatives/aco/pioneer

It is our goal at Sconiers Homelesss Preventive Organization to provide the public with resources the appropriate resources and contactsto help improve your way of life.

Regards,
Sconiers Homeless Preventive Team
www.shpoglobalcare.org

Helping You Help Yourself Program

2011-12-20 4:11:06 AM

We at Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization Inc.  can only  speak  on the  successful outcomes of  our 897 self-sufficient  citizens with Our Helping You Helping Yourself Program!!!!
Prevention of the causes of initial, prolonged, or repetitive homelessness will make a significant
impact on ending chronic homelessness. Prevention often can be achieved through social service, training workshops intervention or some form of immediate financial help to serve as a safety net for individual or
family resources. Preventive and crisis intervention services can assist individuals and families
resolve address crisis housing issues in ways that will prevent homelessness. Local agencies, community/business involvement provide a wide range of services that are available to persons at risk of Homelessness, Homeless  placement, Homeless recovery including: Veterans, Adults, Domestic Violence,  Affordable low income Rental Housing Runways, Homeless, Foster, CSEC Youth bed placement,   
 
o Emergency rent assistance
o Financial literacy/debt management
o Employment assistance
o Legal assistance
o Home repair/rehabilitation
o Utility assistance
o YOUTH Leadership/Motivational education
o Substance abuse/mental health treatment
o Domestic violence
education college assistance
o Information & resource network services
o Homeless awareness, prevention,homeless recovery
o Focus Team Involvement Development
0 Youth Development Leadership
0 vocational Training/After School/Summer Camps
0 Educational literacy Programs

Coordination of services provided to homeless persons facilitates efficient response, eliminates

duplication of activities, highlights gaps in services, and identifies effective outcomes. Although
the existing system of coordination among agencies is congenial, service gaps have been
problematic and a more seamless approach from a person-served perspective is needed.

The strategic planning goals to coordinate services for temporarily homeless persons in
the Sate of  Georgia  City/ Counties are:
• Develop a partnership with a centralized intake and assessment program to assist homeless 
persons in accessing available shelter space and other services in a coordinated manner
o System w/ability to track past services received
o System w/ability to obtain application information/releases for all participant
agencies
• Inventory & maintain existing system of emergency and transitional shelter options, low income affordable rental housing
• Develop a Safety net option for emergency housing with 24-hour availability .
• Use a multi-disciplinary team model of outreach to homeless persons .
• Offer transportation to areas outside of the county when an individual’s natural network with our vocational/career training school
of resources indicates a reason to do so
 
Maintenance Initiatives to End Chronic Homelessness
Strengthening supports for permanent  low in-come rental housing enables persons who have weathered temporary
homelessness to maintain a permanent residence. With our supportive services that exist in the State of Georgia City/Counties
County, specific gaps have been identified that areas barriers to a complete continuum of  supports.
 
   SCONIERS  HOMELESS YOUTH AND  FAMILIES:
Conflict Resolution Opportunities Program, in the areas of self-determination, self-esteem, collaboration and building community awareness. 
 
Participant will be able to have new skill sets for problem solving on an intra-personal, interpersonal, family,  health awareness system and community level.  During each session each participant will have the opportunity to be introduced to concepts, write and apply on a practical level the information shared in each session.  Journal writing will occur at each session.
 
  Welcome, Introductions, Agenda Setting, Purpose, Goals,  Objectives and participants building community including participant and group activity.  Pattern of workshop practice:  Gather, collect and share information.  Apply and understand the information collected.  Debrief and assess the information offered.  Clarify and summarize the new skill or information presented.  Introduction to journals and journal writing.
 
  Introduction to terms and definitions:  Conflict, Resolution, Myths, Systems:  Address questions like:  Why am I here?  What is the information good for?  How can I apply it to my life and what difference does it make to me...and to...?
   The use of writing as a tool to address conflict, problem solving and self -discovery.  Participants will keep a journal and share as they feel comfortable
 
 Read ,writings as comfortable, explore new approaches to situations and create new ideas and strategies for success and see opportunities instead of barriers in all situations.
:  Ways of problem solving in generational exploration.  What would your parents have done in a given situation, what you did or would do, what you want your children or younger ones to do
  Sharing ways that you can see the benefits of this course  What would you share with others, loved ones, family members, community members, other relatives.  Discuss creation of newsletter(s) or others ways of communication.  Discuss ways of community involvement to share learning, i.e. spoken word event or self-publication options
 
 
 
Topics for Conflict and Health  for the youth and families Can Include:
  Understanding The Body Systems/ Ways keep your body healthy.. Strategies for avoiding Drug Abuse/What happens you abuse drugs and alcohol
 Understand how to Protecting your body against STDS. Strategies for Preventing  Homeless, School Drop outs,High Blood Pressure, Stroke, Heart Disease, and Diabetes
Strategies for Relieving stress and Problem -Solving
 Exploring ways to Building Self- Esteem
 Understanding Stress and Conflict Resolution
Exploring Problem Solving and Interpersonal Relationships
 
 How to address conflicts in personal relationships and have a positive outcome. 
 How to address the barriers of a CSEC /Runner -way  youth... .. many more.

 These sessions of work shops are modified to meet the 13 to 25 year age group along with their families. We have great succeful outcomes, people have  allow theirself to  be conidition  to over come the barriers in their own culture to able them  to listen,learn ,live,resept with unconidition  with our  program. so let's  keep families together!!!!!!
 
 
We are also pleased to let you know that in the year of 2011, 70 youth recieved their GED  and 30 recived their High school diploma. It is our goal to double both the number of GED and High School Diploma recipients in the year 2012.

If you are in need of or no someone that is in need of the services that Sconiers Homeless Preventive Organization, please contact us @ 404.454.3554 or email us sconiershomelesspreventive@yahoo.com

Rosalin Sconiers
President/CEO
www.shpoglobalcare.org

A Taste Of The Holidays with Simple Cooking

2011-11-28 6:10:58 PM

COMPREHENSIVE MEN’S HEALTH INITIATIVE KICKS OFF “TURN YOUR HEAD AND COUGH” COMEDY TOUR

Popular comedian and radio personality George Willborn to inspire laughs and good health this holiday season at Adamsville Recreation Center in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 18

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 


Contact: Robyn Coward 
678-596-3218  robyncoward@gmail.com

ATLANTA, GA. – November 21, 2011- The Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative (CMHI) will kick off its “Turn Your Head and Cough Comedy Tour” on Saturday, December 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Adamsville Recreation Center in southwest Atlanta. Comedian George Willborn will be the headliner for the show. Willborn has been a featured talent on HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, Black Entertainment Television (BET), and MTV’s “The Real World.” He is currently TVONE co-host of the nationally syndicated “Michael Baisden Show.”  Dubbed the “Stress Reliever” of comedy, he is known for telling the truth about funny situations in ways that appeal to mass audiences.  Hope Flood, featured talent from BET’s “Comic View” and Comedy Central’s “Comic Groove,” Darryl Damn, and E’ Love will also take the stage.

 The Tour is to support CMHI’s and Wisdom Mentoring, men’s health education and is open to the public. Tickets are $30, a portion of which is tax deductible, and will include the comedy show, door prizes, and a healthy holiday cooking demonstration sponsored by the American Heart Association’s “Simple Cooking with Heart” program funded nationally by the Walmart Foundation starting at 5:45 PM.  Comprised of four acts, the show will feature useful disease prevention information in an entertaining format. A comedic look at real life situations everyday people face will be presented, such as having to eat more nutritious food, getting digital rectal exams, dealing with cardiovascular disease and “sugar” (a colloquial term for diabetes)  and prostate cancer will begin at 7:00 PM. 

“We are delighted that CMHI honored our request to start their Tour at our facility,” said Wallace Khatib, director of the Adamsville Recreation Center. “Our goal is to reach out to families so we can get to kids early, to prevent debilitating diseases from happening in the first place. The recreation center is about helping families enjoy life and our community is greatly impacted by these common diseases. We see this as a tremendous opportunity to give important information to families in a fun and non-intimidating way.”

Gregory Bolden, CEO of CMHI also points out that the Tour is “info-tainment,” designed to inspire and motivate audiences to take positive action after seeing the show. Bolden notes, “in our experience, we find that inspiration and fun provide greater motivation than fear in getting people to take initiative.” Bolden added that a purchase of a Tour ticket would be an ideal gift this holiday season for a loved one, with benefits lasting a lifetime.

About Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative

Comprehensive Men’s Health Initiative is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit organization based in Atlanta, GA. It partners with over 30 organizations across Georgia to provide men’s health education and support to communities, individuals, and corporations through speaking engagements and the development and delivery of customized interventions and recreational activities. CMHI also contracts its lead investigator services to healthcare organizations to conduct primary research, and translates laboratory and bedside research from scientific sources worldwide for the public. Through its website myCMHI.org, and printed and electronic materials, CHMI educates clinicians, patients and caregivers on disease diagnoses, treatment options, prevention and the latest medical advances in the U.S. and abroad. CMHI also provides patients, families, friends, and survivor’s referrals to pharmacies, healthcare providers, and other support services, agencies and organizations, upon request.

For additional information and to purchase tickets, contact:  www.musicforcharities.com , E-mail cj@myCMHI.com   call (866) 516-2644 or come by the CMHI office at 100 Edgewood Avenue, NE, Suite 1610, Atlanta, GA 30303.  Adamsville Recreation Center is located at 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W.,
Atlanta, GA 30331. The Center’s phone number is (404) 505-3181.

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To schedule an interview with George Wilborn or CMHI, or to receive digital images, contact Robyn Coward at 678-596-3218, robyncoward@gmail.com

Prostate Awareness Month

2011-09-01 2:07:24 PM

In celebration of Prostate Awareness Month (September), I would like to invite you, and your congregation to a life changing event, “For All Men Free Seminar 2, For Prostate Health” which will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2011 at 5:00p.m. at the Westin Hotel Buckhead at Lenox.  The event will be hosted by Jakki Dee and a panel of medical experts on prostate cancer and its effects on the community. This seminar is part of our effort to promote Prostate Awareness specifically in the African American community, and with your help, we can make a strong impact.  We are asking doctors, religious organizations, civic groups, health and mental professionals, along with elected officials, educators, pro athletes and the general public to get involved in this effort to save lives. 

Please visit www.formeandmyprostate.com to register for this Free Seminar and become a part of our growing community.

Your Health Is Your Life!

Regards,

For Me And My Prostate Family

Comedian Johnathan Slocumbs Joins Beauty Icon Jakki Dee In Prostate Awareness

2011-07-23 2:01:32 AM

Project Seraphim Presents Breaking The Cycle Day Of Greatness

2011-07-22 3:21:17 AM

For Me And My Prostate

2011-05-25 12:26:21 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

“For Me & My Prostate”

A CALL TO ACTION “For Me & My Prostate”: How do we save Men who are dying at a disproportionate rate with Prostate Cancer?  We are asking doctors, religious organizations, civic groups, health and mental professionals, along with elected officials, educators, pro athletes and the general public to get involved in this effort to save lives.

Come and learn and participate in this FREE seminar hosted by Jakki Dee, owner of Jakki Colours Concept Salon in Atlanta, Georgia and a panel of expert Professionals lead by Dr. Dusty Sanders of Morehouse School of Medicine, who will discuss Prostate Health, Wellness and key concerns relating to the alarming rates of death, which are occurring in various ethnic communities across the United States. The question is: What are we going to do about it?

To register for FREE seminar please go to: www.formeandmyprostate.com  

Contact info: formeandmyprostate@gmail.com                                 

 Telephone #: 678-607-5230

When: Sunday, June 26, 2011/ 5 pm to 8 pm

Westin Hotel Buckhead at Lenox

3391 Peachtree Road NE / Atlanta, GA 30326

404-365-0065

Walk With Me at Chastain Park

2011-03-30 4:44:17 PM

Please join us at Chastain Park in Atlanta on Saturday, April 16th, for Easter Seals North Georgia's Walk With Me Atlanta!  The walk will be a fun-filled and family-friendly event in support of children living with disabilities and special needs in North Georgia. Registration and check-in activities will begin at 8:00am and will include fun and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.  You will have an opportunity to meet our Honorary Ambassadors and hear how Easter Seals North Georgia's services contributed to their success. The walk will begin at 9:00 am and will be a 2 mile loop at historic Chastain Park in Atlanta. Free parking is available and maps will be provided closer to the event date. So, lace up your walking shoes and come out to support children in North Georgia living with disabilities and specials needs by raising funds for Easter Seals North Georgia!

If you have questions not answered on this Web site, please contact the event manager, Norma Center at 404-943-1070 x 114 or normacenter@gmail.com.

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North Georgia Easter Seals Fundraiser

2011-02-09 10:23:14 PM

FASHION UNCORKED

Sat, Feb. 19
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Artist Trifecta – 106 Walker Street SW, Atlanta, GA 30313
TICKETS | $25 – $75

ABOUT THE EVENT

FASHION UNCORKED, a high-profile design competition to benefit  Easter Seals North Georgia’s efforts to assist adults and children with disabilities, will unleash Georgia’s top fashion talent as they compete to win an all-expenses-paid, behind-the-scenes studio tour with an international fashion designer in New York.  With exciting collaborations from notable celebrities, media personalities, corporate sponsors, and the design community, Fashion Uncorked promises to be the must-attend charitable fashion event of the Spring 2011 season.

Beyond the runway show for the Top 10 Design Finalists, the evening will include a silent auction filled with fashion-related items, a tasting of specialty wine selections from premium vineyards, delectable bites from noted Atlanta chefs and a surprise celebrity host – all set against Artist Trifecta’s sprawling eco-chic 20,000 sq ft gallery space and inspired by high end fashion jewelry provided by Kaira Akita’s A Clothes Encounter.

Joe Jeans Phipps Grand Opening

2011-01-17 5:08:09 AM

Join The Premiere Fashion Publishing Community

Music For Charities Launch Community Engagement

2011-01-12 11:19:05 PM

Dukes Foundation

2010-12-27 2:43:28 PM

Dear Mr. Choice,

We are grateful for the donation of food received recently from Project Seraphim. Several families benefited from that contribution. Please convey to Mrs. Sutton and the Jackson Memorial Baptist Church our heartfelt appreciation for their selfless sharing of benefits of contributions from corporations with counterpart non-profit organizations.

Sincerely,

Dukes Foundation Corporation

Horace Dukes

Chief Executive Officer

Music For Charities - Project Seraphim Inc - Wal Mart

2010-12-20 7:46:41 PM

Fashion Cafe Atlanta

2010-05-04 3:53:32 AM

Support The Briana Watts Project

2009-12-13 2:02:33 PM

Holiday Cheer Uncorked to Benefit Georgias Foster Children

2008-10-15 7:21:20 PM

Carol Walters, Angels Over Forsyth founder, said the following about her collaboration with the Venza Group and Music for Charities: “I am so excited to have worked with such a great group of folks! I still pinch myself to see if it was so!”

Director, Coordination and Development

2008-10-12 9:55:12 PM

Habitat for Humanity - 20th Anniversary Celebration Footage

2008-10-01 1:45:35 AM

Habitat for Humanity - 20th Anniversary Celebration

2008-05-15 3:15:51 AM

Gypsy Gary's song added to "Make a Star" compilation CD

2008-05-15 2:44:18 AM

Launch of DoGoodEveryday.com

2008-04-15 9:06:52 PM

Download. Uplift. to launch version 2.0

2008-03-10 12:19:02 PM

Listening to music 'improves' stroke patients' recovery

2008-01-04 12:47:25 AM

Martini/Tapas Specials for WCLK - Nov. 17th Event

2007-10-23 9:44:17 PM

Tammy Allen CD Release Concert/VIP Party on Nov. 17, 2007 - Proceeds to benefit WCLK - 91.9 FM

2007-10-23 9:05:00 PM

10th Annual East Atlanta STRUT

2007-09-06 9:18:44 PM

Fashion, Film, and Glamour at Lotus Lounge - Honoring Anna Pearl's Skirt & My Brother's Shirt

2007-09-03 10:25:40 PM

Night on the Town - A Benefit for Metropolitan Counseling Services

2007-08-24 4:52:30 PM

Atmosphere Bistro on September 26th: Cooper Tisdale performs and AWARE is honored

2007-08-24 4:40:16 PM

VIP Seating for Stone Soup V - Colombianitos and GoZon

2007-08-09 5:47:44 PM

Drink Specials for Stone Soup V - Colombianitos and GoZon

2007-08-09 5:43:05 PM

Stone Soup V - Colombianitos and GoZon

2007-08-09 5:37:59 PM

Donations Accepted On-Line for Courtney Hammonds 30th Birthday Event

2007-07-18 9:42:14 AM

"Cobalt Truth" CD Release Celebration - Fund Raising for American Forests!

2007-07-11 10:34:54 AM

Stone Soup IV - Pictures from the Event

2007-07-06 3:46:00 PM

VIP Tables - Stone Soup IV

2007-07-06 3:32:00 PM

Stone Soup IV

2007-07-06 9:17:59 AM

MFC Events filmed and webcasts via Best of Atlanta Concerts

2007-06-29 11:41:03 AM

MFC at the Villa Christina Jazz Series - June 17th, 2007

2007-06-13 8:59:45 PM

On-Line Sales of MFC's "Spring Escape" CD go to Metropolitan Counseling Services

2007-05-31 4:44:22 PM

GreenTour - Bicycle Race and Outdoor Festival

2007-05-03 5:38:08 PM

Metropolitan Counseling Services Spring Fund Raising Event

2007-04-29 10:48:51 PM

"Beyond Your Mind" - A Summer Girlz / Unique Images International / Music for Charities Fashion Show

2007-04-29 10:13:43 PM

Sales of MFC Memory Sticks raise money for School

2007-04-09 4:53:31 PM

World Bazaar and Coutour Masala at Spelman

2007-03-22 8:02:30 AM

Stone Soup Event in Portland, OR - March 4th

2007-02-24 5:52:51 PM

Music for Charities - UMDF Mention

2007-02-09 5:15:52 PM

Spelman College Pre- Valentine Day Party

2007-02-08 3:13:28 PM

MFC Stone Soup III

2007-01-31 9:57:00 AM

Music for Charities in the News

2007-01-12 12:08:15 PM

Photos from Stone Soup II at Loca Luna (12/03/06)

2006-12-23 2:59:06 PM

MFC Board of Advisors Assembled

2006-12-22 5:29:57 PM

Stone Soup Event - December 3rd at Loca Luna, Atl.

2006-11-22 2:19:05 PM

High Cotton at Sycamore Place Gallery in Decatur

2006-11-14 9:40:11 AM

New Alliance between MFC and Groove Tunes Studios

2006-11-09 3:50:01 PM

Soular for an MFC Event in Portland, Oregon

2006-11-04 4:51:08 PM

Pictures from Stone Soup Available

2006-11-04 4:50:16 PM

Stone Soup Event - Atlanta, GA - 10/16/06

2006-10-08 10:50:39 PM

New National Director of Communications

2006-10-04 11:05:53 AM

Josh is enthusiastic about bringing his expertise in the promotion of independent music to Music for Charities.

Great to have you aboard, Josh!

Daniel Adam Johnson - President/Co-Founder of Music for Charities

New MFC Street Team Coordinators

2006-10-04 10:49:07 AM

Courtney Gryniewski in Minnesota

Andre Elias in Southern California

Wendy Muhammad and Krystin Meyers in Chicago

Tracy Reynolds in Colorado

Antonio Choice in Georgia

Nathan Pierce and Staci Ring in Portland, Oregon

Kami Periman in North Carolina

Welcome to the Team!

We are also in the process of filling positions in other areas of the U.S.

For musicians and/or non-profits looking for help with Live Music and Community Development (i.e. Stone Soup) Events in New Jersey and/or Philadelphia, please contact our chief Street Team Coordinator for the East Coast Michael Frank .

Thanks for Your Support!

Daniel Adam Johnson - President/Co-Founder of Music for Charities

Stone Soup Events - Info Page

2006-09-18 11:33:11 AM

Music for Charities - Stone Soup Events

2006-08-20 8:59:19 PM

MFC merchandise

2006-03-12 10:42:53 PM

Getting Started - A note from Daniel, MFC founder

2006-03-12 10:31:01 PM