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Apply now for the Fall 2011 White House Internship. The White House Internship Program is a reflection of President Obama’s commitment to provide young leaders an opportunity to strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office, develop their leadership skills, and actively engage in public service.

For more info go to www.whitehouse.gov/internships. Deadline to apply is March 13, 2011.

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Opportunities to recognize people for great work are few. Do something good for yourself and someone else.  Take a moment to nominate someone TODAY!  The Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative would like to recognize those working to educate, engage and empower low-income populations to eat healthy and be active.  A Champion for Change can be anyone that has assisted a low-income population in making healthy changes, big or small, with a lasting impact.

Below are a few examples:

· Leading a successful nutrition education or physical activity program
· Encouraging healthy food options and healthy fundraisers at schools.
· Advocating for policy or environment changes that support healthy eating and active living.
· Helping to create community gardens or farmers markets.
· Educating community members to create changes in their communities that increase access to fruits and vegetables and/or physical activity.

Please take a moment to recognize a Champion for Change that is making a difference to improve the health of low-income populations, and tell us their story.  Use the attached form (pg. 2) to write one page (maximum) about how they are supporting healthy behavior change and submit to the fax number below, in person, or by using the online form here  by 4:00 pm on March 9th, 2011. Please be sure to include their contact information and yours.   A Nominations Committee will select a total of 5 “Champions for Change” who will be recognized and have the opportunity to share their success at the Healthy Eating Active Living Collaborative Sharing Forum on March 31, 2011 at Sacramento City USD Serna Center.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize a Champion in the Gold Country Region!

Please submit online or with the attached form by fax or in person:
Healthy Eating, Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative
Attention: Abigail Hakala
FAX: (916) 446-0427

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The Redistricting Commission is recruiting for a Voting Rights Attorney.The policy regarding this matter is posted at: http://wedrawthelines.ca.gov/meeting_handouts.html.

The Commission adopted, on 12-2 vote, a procedure with respect to the hiring of staff and consultants to require full disclosure of prior employment or consulting work by any applicant for staff or consulting positions as part of the selection process. In order to permit a broad pool from which highly qualified applicants may be selected, the Act and the Regulations authorize the Commission to apply its conflict provisions with discretion, while also assuring the impartiality of staff and consultants.

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Sunday Best is back for a 4th season! The search continues and BET wants to hear the best gospel singers in the country. If you have the chops, check out the information below and audition as we look for the next Sunday Best!

LOCATIONS
Saturday February, 19 (7am-1pm)
Dallas, TX
The Potter’s House (Main – Dallas Campus)
6777 W Kiest Blvd
Dallas, Texas 75236

Saturday, March 5 (7am-1pm)
Los Angeles, CA
Location TBD

Saturday, March 12 (7am-1pm)
Atlanta, GA
Location TBD

For more information call 1-855-879-5978, ext. 101.

Source: http://www.bet.com/OnTV/BETShows/sundaybest4/sundaybest4_auditioninfo.htm?

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THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS IS IMPACTING OUR CALIFORNIA ECONOMY AND IS VITAL TO OUR RECOVERY. WE MUST TAKE ACTION NOW AND FOCUS ON RECOVERING SOONER RATHER THAN LATER. WANT TO AVOID FORECLOSURE? IN CALIFORNIA, WE'VE DETERMINED YOU HAVE TWO (2) OPTIONS FOR FASTEST RECOVERY:

OPTION ONE - TRY TO SAVE YOUR HOME:
If you or someone you know is facing foreclosure and would like to try to keep their home, read the information below and visit the site: http://keepyourhomecalifornia.com

To apply, call 888-954-KEEP (5337) or your mortgage servicer - the company to which you send you monthly mortgage payments.

OPTION TWO - TRY TO SELL YOUR HOME:
If you or someone you know someone who would like to list their home and short sale, please contact our office at (916) 678-1803.

$2 billion in aid open to struggling homeowners, by Lily Leung
Monday, February 14, 2011 at 6 a.m.

More financial help is on its way to those fighting to remain in their homes throughout the state, including the San Diego region.

Eligibility requirements - Applicants must:

* Own and occupy their homes as their primary residence.
* Not exceed $729,750 in current unpaid principal balances on first mortgages.
* Meet low- and moderate- income limits
* Complete and sign a hardship affidavit to document reasons for hardships.
* Have mortgage loans that are delinquent or "in imminent default."
* Have enough income to pay modified mortgage payments according to guidelines from servicers participating in the programs.

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THE SACRAMENTO KINGS JOIN WITH MAYOR JOHNSON AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO MOBILIZE FANS TO BE “GREATER THAN AIDS”

FRIDAY, February 11 – Tomorrow (Sat-2/12) at ARCO Arena,  the Sacramento Kings join with Mayor Kevin Johnson, a former NBA player, and Sacramento Center for AIDS Research, Education Services (CARES) to encourage fans to be “Greater Than AIDS. ”  The special game night is organized as part of a national partnership between  NBA Cares and   Greater Than AIDS, a national movement to respond to AIDS in America developed by the Menlo Park-based Kaiser Family Foundation together with the Black AIDS Institute.

“I’m so pleased that the NBA and the Kings have stepped up in the fight against AIDS. Their leadership will make a real difference in helping our community prevent the spread of this growing epidemic,” said Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson.

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Press release from the Sacramento NAACP Branch.  Please attend our special presentation at our General Meeting on Sat-2/12 at 10 am at AKA House, 3500 Second Avenue in Sacramento.  Mary Wolf Wall, the Project STRIPE Grant Coordinator will present STRIPE's pre-apprenticeship program.  Special consideration is beging given to Sacramento NAACP members for program entrollment to initiate the application and screening process.  Recent graduates from the STRIPE program or who are apprentices will also share their experiences.  STRIPE's next classes begins Monday, March 21st. Download the full press release. >>read more

Visit the STRIPE program information website at http://arc.losrios.edu/stripe

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Capacity Building/Leadership Development Funding Available for Minority-Led Organizations in Northern California

In partnership with The California Endowment, Sierra Health Foundation will award a total of $65,000 to support organizational capacity building and leadership development activities for minority-led organizations serving in Sierra Health’s 26-county funding region. Competitive grants up to $10,000 are available to minority-led, community-based nonprofit organizations serving communities of color, as well as working to help ensure that children and their families are safe from violence in their homes and neighborhoods.

We will hold an in-person proposers’ conference on Feb. 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., as well as a teleconference on March 8 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Participation in one of the conferences is encouraged, but not required to apply for funding. Applications are due by noon on March 28.

For more information about the funding opportunity, to sign up for the proposers’ conference or teleconference and to download application materials, please visit Sierra Health’s web site.

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After an eight hour meeting on Tuesday, February 1, the Sacramento County Board of Education voted to approve Fortune School’s Countywide Benefit Charter for a system of schools throughout the county aimed at closing the African American achievement gap. Trustees approved the charter petition in a 4-1 vote, with 2 abstentions.

Trustees approved the charter for the longest term legally possible (5 years) accepting our plan to open 1 school a year. That means Fortune School has the green light to open the first 5 K-8 schools. Vote breakdown: AYES- Brian Cooley, Greg Geeting, Jackie Levy, Eleanor Brown. ABSTENTIONS- Brian Rivas, John Scribner. NO- Harold Fong.

Brian Cooley was a courageous advocate for children, driving the board to stay until 2:30 am until a decision was reached. Greg Geeting crafted the final motion to approve the charter petition. Geeting provided the technical expertise on charter schools to guide the board to make a favorable decision. Eleanor Brown eloquently articulated the educational rationale for focusing on closing the African American achievement gap. Together, Eleanor Brown and Jackie Levy, both former high school principals, focused squarely on the children.

The first school will open on August 17, 2011, with 160 students in grades K-3.  

• ·Student enrollment applications are now available. For an application, call Fortune School at (916) 924-8633. We are enrolling students in grades Kindergarten through third. Fortune School will enroll 160 students.
• Fortune School is now hiring a school principal, teachers and support staff, including a school secretary, custodian and parent liaison. Applications will be available starting February 9, 2011, on EdJoin: http://www.edjoin.org/searchResults.aspx?keywords=fortune+school+of+education.
• Volunteers are needed for the student recruitment campaign. Activities will include phone banking, neighborhood walks and community meetings. If you would like to volunteer, please call Fortune School at (916) 924-8633.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL TO YOUR NETWORKS AND FRIENDS.

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Two Complete Strangers Connect on Facebook
Then Join Forces to Change Lives

Lynnis Woods-Mullins, the owner and founder of Praiseworks, was not looking for nor expected to find a Business Associate through Facebook!

Victoria Moore lives and works in Florida. Lynnis Woods-Mullins lives and runs Praise Works from Sacramento, California. Victoria, came across Praise Works on Facebook, she immediately felt connected to Praise Works’ mission to address the holistic approach of mind, body and spirit as it relates to managing personal health. Lynnis’s presentation of PraiseWorks drew Victoria in such a way she felt compelled to act! The part of the vision of PraiseWorks to collaborate with individuals and communities to combat health challenges such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease is what ultimately motivated Victoria to make a connection with Lynnis via Facebook!

Lynnis Woods-Mullins at the time was organizing her second Annual Praise by the Pool community event in Sacramento. Victoria immediately booked a flight to attend.  Lynnis said later, “I couldn’t believe it, it was a blessing, and Victoria just showed up on my doorstep and said she was drawn to get involved”.

Victoria has now brought the Praise by the Pool to Florida. Praise By The Pool is an extremely popular, family oriented, well-attended community based event that originated in Sacramento California. Praise By The Pool Florida is expecting 500 or more families, vendors and community leaders to attend.


Praise by the Pool is a major fund-raiser, allowing community change through music, education, health screenings and information.  A percentage of the proceeds from this event will go to the National Stroke Association.

The event  will feature a fantastic line-up of the region’s award-winning entertainers, including World Renowned Praise and Worship Leader Ron Kenoly, Dana Mackey and Pastor Melvin Dawson just to name a few, with exclusive vendors, all in an atmosphere of wellness, pride and movement.

Tickets start at $15.  Purchase via Eventbrite: http://praisebythepoolflorida.eventbrite.com

PraiseWorks, Inc., is a faith-based health and wellness organization that focuses on addressing the needs of the mind, body and spirit through holistic practices, dance and exercise with an emphasis on women 30 and over.

For additional information on Praiseworks visit www.praiseworks.biz or call:

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