Community Engagement

Greetings Friends: The Lt. Governor’s Office is sharing this information as a service to our nonprofit community. We are not hosting or affiliated with any of the programs listed below. For more information or to register, please contact the folks listed in the individual postings. Thanks.

Wilmington Stir: Sitting Together is Radical

Join us at STIR 2! Your attendance makes this grant-opportunity possible!

Saturday, May 5th, 5:00 – 7:00pm at the Episcopal Church of Saints Andrew & Matthew located at 719 N Shipley Street in Wilmington.

Wilmington STIR (Sitting Together Is Radical) is part of the international network of meal-based micro-granting initiatives known as Sunday Soup, founded by the Chicago-based research group, InCUBATE in 2007. The initiative offers a way to provide funding for creative projects through community meals. The formula is quite simple. People come together to share a meal and give a $10-20 donation. Everyone who donates gets one vote to determine which project receives the grant. Project proposals are received beforehand and presented during the meal, and at the end of meal the proposal with the most votes receives a grant comprised of that evening's donations. The proposals accepted, and grants distributed, can vary from meal to meal.

http://www.wilmingtonstir.org

A Clergy/Community Discussion of: The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander

When: May 14 & June 11, 2012 at 10:00am – 1:00 pm. Lunch Provided
Offered by Wilmington Interfaith Coalition & IMAC Social Justice Committee

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church, Delaware Ave. & Adams Streets, Wilmington

RSVP required (to ensure accommodation) by e-mail or phone to: Rev. Paula Maiorano at 302 428 3850 0r via email at info@relationalliving.org

Business Seminar: What’s on your Mind – Starting a Business?

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012 from 9:00 – 11:00am

Where: Delaware State Police Troop 2, Community Room, 100 Lagrange Ave, Newark, DE 19702

Hosted by: Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Lambda Delta Sigma Chapter

DESCRIPTION: This 2-hour workshop will help individuals understand how to start a business. Most people focus on the product or service that will be produced by the business to determine if they should start a business or not, but that is a myth. This workshop will provide the key components for deciding whether entrepreneurship is the right career for you. You may be a great baker, but that does not mean that you should start a bakery. What is the difference? Attend the workshop for more details.

TOPICS

  • The Difference between Creating a job for Yourself and Creating a Business
  • The Importance of a Vision
  • You Are the CEO of Your Business
  • Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is

For more information, please contact Bro. James Larks 302-363-5012; jlarks@verizon.net

Hips, Ham Hocks & Hair: A Mother-Daughter, Sista Girl Empowerment & Pampering Conference

Calling All Women and Girls (Ages 12 and older). You’re invited to enjoy a day of food, family & fun!

When: Saturday, May 19th from 10:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Rose Hill Community Center, New Castle

Sponsored in recognition of National Women’s Health Week, the goal of this “Edu-Tainment” conference is to help decrease obesity among women and girls (12 and older) by increasing physical activity, improve their eating habits and to show them how to have fabulous, healthy exercise-proof hair!

  • Breakfast and lunch served
  • Healthy cooking demonstrations
  • Zumba, Tae Bo & Line Dancing Instruction
  • Learn to create “exercise-proof hairstyles”
  • Learn to shop & eat healthier
  • Free Health screenings including blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and weight
  • Great give-a-ways & door prizes
  • Win ½ ct. diamond necklace

Did you know that heart disease and diabetes are the leading causes of death in Delaware?
And as you probably know, the main causes of both these diseases are poor eating habits and the lack of physical activity.

Registration is required
For more information or to register, call Each 1 Teach 1 at 302-345-8744

Sponsored by: Each 1 Teach 1, Rose Hill Community Center, Office of Women’s Health, DE Dept of Services for Children, Youth, & Their Families, Chi Eta Nursing Sorority, Christiana Care Health System, SOS Healthcare, Victory Healing, and Henrietta Johnson Medical Center

Alzheimer’s Association, Delaware Valley Chapter

Please share the following consumer education programs with the families, caregivers and community you serve!
Thanks for helping us reach the community.

RSVP for all programs: Helpline 800.272.3900

Wednesday, May 16, 2012
10:00am – 3:00pm
RSVP By May 9		 Living with Alzheimer’s – For Caregivers
Understanding Middle Stage
Rockland Place
1519 Rockland Place
Wilmington, DE 19803
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
2:00 – 4:00pm
RSVP By June 5		 Understanding Communication and Behaviors
Arden Courts
700 ½ Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803

Grant Workshop and Fair

You are invited to attend a Grant Workshop and Fair hosted by the Federal delegation on Monday, May 21 at the MLK Student Center, Delaware State University, Dover. The purpose is to bring funders and fund seekers together to discuss available programs and to provide information on best practices for finding and securing grants. Our workshop presenters bring a wealth of knowledge and experience in grant writing and tips for obtaining funding. Our funders represent key government agencies, corporations and associations who provide funding or assist with fundraising.

The registration form for the event is attached. This workshop and fair is free and open to the public. Please forward this information to others in your organization who you think may be interested.

Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. You can pre-register by filling in the attached registration form and faxing it to (302) 428-1950 or emailing the form or requested information to DEgrants@mail.house.gov. You can also register or get additional information by calling (302) 691-7333.

Schedule:

8:45 – 9:30 Check-in / Registration

9:30 Opening Program by Sen. Carper, Sen. Coons, Rep. Carney, DSU Pres. Williams

10:00 – 1:30 Grant Fair – Funders will be available to provide materials and talk one-on-one.

10:30 – 12:00 Workshop Part 1 – Obtaining and Writing Grants,
Jay Blackwell, Dir. of Capacity Building Div., U.S. Dept Health & Human Services. Topics to include Grant Writing, Evaluation Basics for Grants, Trends.

1:00 – 2:30 Workshop Part 2 – Obtaining and Writing Grants
Shawn Stevens, Director of Community Impact, United Way of Delaware
Topics to include Sources of Funding, Resources, Planning and Outcomes.

You should park in Parking Lot 1 which is directly to the right of the main entrance to Delaware State University off of Route 13. We are not able to provide food to attendees so please plan accordingly. Drinks, including coffee, packaged food and snacks are available from The Hub, a convenience store, on the first floor of the MLK Student Center. The Austin Grill, also on the first floor of the MLK Student Center, will be open for lunch from 11:00 – 3:00.

We look forward to seeing you on May 21.

Volunteer Delaware

Do you know an outstanding volunteer or volunteer group? The State Office of Volunteerism is currently accepting nominations for the 2012 Governor's Outstanding Volunteer Awards. We have recently revamped the nomination form and process to make it even easier to nominate your favorite volunteer or group!

If you have any questions, please visit our FAQ page or contact Deborah Vandiver at 255-9878 or deborah.vandiver@state.de.us

Nominations must be received by August 20, 2012 for consideration. We are happy to review your nomination prior to submission! Please email it to Catherine Fox, catherine.fox@state.de.us for review.

Nominate an outstanding volunteer today!

Free Business Skills Training Program with Job Placement Assistance


Professional Staffing, Employee Training & Development in partnership with the Delaware Department of Labor offers a 14 week Business Skills Training Program followed by job placement assistance for individuals interested in employment in the business field.

Program Requirements:

  • Classes meet Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm for 14 weeks
  • Participation in job search activities until employment is obtained
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ninth grade reading and math levels

Program Curriculum:

  • National Professional Certification in Customer Service
  • Numeric Data Entry
  • Alphabetic Keyboarding
  • Introduction to computers and Microsoft Windows®
  • Introduction to Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, and E-Mail
  • Alphabetic Filing
  • Maintaining a Healthy Home
  • Being Smart about Your Money
  • Employment Success Strategies: effective listening and communication skills; dealing with emotions; understanding others; problem-solving; and team building
  • Professional image; cover letters; and resume preparation; Job Search Assistance

Where: 3301 Green Street – Claymont Community Center, Claymont, DE 19703
When: APRIL 16, 2012 through JULY 20, 2012
For more information, please contact: Cassandra Hopkins (302) 798-0270

Professional Staffing Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Trainer Program funded by the State of Delaware Blue Collar Job Development Act.
www.professionalstaffinginc.com

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Workshops for Teachers, Non- Profit and Community Leaders that Work with Youth

The Delaware Financial Literacy Institute (DFLI) and the Center for Economic Education and Entrepreneurship are hosting the following workshops for teachers, non- profit and community leaders that work with youth.

1. Money Talk$ Institute-
Date: June 18 - 22, 2012
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Junior Achievement of Delaware, 522 S. Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Yes, it's free! Registration deadline is June 4, 2012 (See attached registration form).

Money Talk$ Institute is a state-wide initiative for teachers, non-profit, and community leaders that work with grades 1-12.
- Develop a knowledge base of financial concepts such as savings, credit, investing, debt management, asset building and banking provided by experts in the field.
- Receive free grade appropriate instructional materials and resources.
- Receive 30 professional development hours.
- Continental breakfast and lunch served daily.
- Limited funding available to cover cost of overnight housing for those traveling from south of Dover.

2. Mini Society
Date: June 25-28, 2012
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Wilbur Elementary School, 4050 Wrangle Hill Rd., Bear, DE 19701
Yes, it's free! Registration deadline is June 11, 2012 (See attached registration form).

Mini Society is an experience-based, inter disciplinary learning system that teaches children in grades 3-5 about economics and entrepreneurship. In Mini Society children design and develop their own society, creating names, flag, and currency. Ultimately, students establish their own businesses to provide goods and services to their fellow citizens.
- Learn how to implement a classroom Mini Society.
- Receive lessons and children's books.

In an effort to ensure that those who truly desire to be in attendance are granted the opportunity to do so, we ask that you register only if you are certain you’re going to participate.

Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn and network!
Last Updated: May 08 2012 15:53:48.
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