|
Upcoming Events
|
|
M-PowerHouse offers two $500.00 Scholarships to Durham and Orange County Schools
Our goal is grow the two $500.00 scholarship essay's for Durham and Orange county schools. The essay contest is something we can be proud of and will continue to grow and give beyond our time on this earth. The essay contest will also begin to give M-PowerHouse insight into the minds of our young people so we can help implement good evidence base strategies to prevent destructive behaviors.
Please forward the applications to youth, parents, educators, churches and concerned citizens who want to address the root causes of violence and address the educational and social factors that impact our youth.
Thank You
Durham County Schools Essay Application
Orange County Schools Essay Application
|
|
List of Past Events:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
M-POWERHOUSE of the Triangle, Inc. Co-Founder and speaker, Terry Smith, spoke to the youth At Holton Career and Resource center on Friday May 14th. The Program is Called "Am I My Brothers Keeper?" The Principal of Holton Career & Resource Center is Gloria Woods-Weeks; also present were Johnetta Alston of Am I My Brothers Keeper, Speaker and Youth from the "Am I My Brothers Keeper Program."
http://holtoncareer.dpsnc.net/
|
|
|
|
|
|
NC Missions of Mercy, an outreach initiative of the NC Dental Society is bringing free dental care (x-rays, cleaning, fillings and extractions) for adults to Durham on March 12 & 13. They want to serve 500 patients per day. Please circulate this email. Brochures and posters for distribution are available in the Health Education Division (560-7760) of the Health Department.
|
|
|
|
How will you celebrate Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month?
Hello friends,
As you probably know, February 2010 is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. I invite you to check out www.TeenDVmonth.org. This website is designed to help provide you with easy access to information, ideas and updates about what is happening during the month.
Please consider using one of the attached graphics to place on your homepage and link to www.TeenDVmonth.org. If you produce electronic newsletters, you might want to do the same. This is a great way to inform your members and constituencies about the issue. Let’s get the word out – it’s time to end teen dating violence!
|
|
Nia Wilson
Executive Director
SpiritHouse-nc
P.O. Box 61865
Durham NC
27715
Phone (919) 358-3707
Email- SpiritHousenc@gmail.com
Visit us on the web at:
www.SpiritHouse-nc.org
Donate to SpiritHouse at:
https://www.networkforgood.org/donation/ExpressDonation.aspx?ORGID2=56-2159087
|
|
![Lasers_Flyer-2[1]](../assets/images/Lasers_Flyer-2_1_.jpg "Lasers_Flyer-2[1]")
|
|
![Lasers_Flyer-3[1]](../assets/images/Lasers_Flyer-3_1_.jpg "Lasers_Flyer-3[1]")
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MESSAGE FROM NATIONAL NAACP OFFICE
REGARDING HAITI
Rev. Dr. William J. Barber, II, President
Mrs. Amina J. Turner, Executive Director
Please encourage units to speak to coordinators of various MLK events this weekend and Monday to take up a collection and designate it to the NAACP4Haiti Relief Fund.
NAACP4HAITI!
The entire NAACP family is deeply saddened by the earthquake that occurred in Haiti. The thoughts and prayers of the 2,200 units of the NAACP go out to the families and those affected by this tragedy. We are asking all of our members to do what they can to assist the people of Haiti that have lost their homes, businesses, family members, and livelihoods.
~ Benjamin Todd Jealous, NAACP President and CEO
NAACP DISASTER RELIEF ACTIONS
Due to the extreme cost and difficulty in transporting items to Haiti, we are not encouraging units to collect and send goods, clothing, etc. for relief efforts. However, the immediate and long-term efforts of the NAACP will focus on:
1. Providing financial assistance for disaster relief through national collection efforts
2. When and if possible, send a NAACP delegation to support relief efforts in Haiti
3. Reiteration of the policies of the NAACP on the need to provide support and long-term aid to Haiti
NAACP RELIEF CHALLENGE!
The NAACP is asking all National Board Members, Special Contribution Fund Trustees, State Conferences, Units, Members, Staff and Supporters to donate funds to our NAACP4Haiti relief efforts. From January 14 to January 23, the NAACP will raise $100,000 to support its NAACP4Haiti Relief Fund. The challenge for each unit/person is below:
State Conferences $1,000
Large Units $500
All Units $100
Online Activist $10 per person
Online donations can be made on the NAACP website at www.naacp.org.
Checks and money orders should be made out to:
“NAACP4Haiti”
4805 Mt. Hope Drive
Baltimore, MD 21215
Donations will continue to be raised after the initial ten day campaign.
|
|
WHITE HOUSE SUMMER INTERNSHIP
The deadline for the 2010 White House Summer Internship is February 7, 2010. If you know of someone who would like to apply, please direct them to http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to reference our website at whitehouse.gov/internships.
The application includes two essays, three letters of recommendation and a resume. Each applicant will be evaluated on three basic qualities: a commitment to public service, demonstration of leadership in the community and dedication to the mission of this Administration. The applicant's communication, writing and office skills will also be reviewed and considered. An applicant's GPA is not figured into the final score and each application is reviewed on a semi-blind basis.
Check out our most recent video http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/program highlighting the fall interns' service project in nine D.C. high schools.
|
|
|
|
FREE LEGAL INFORMATION CLINIC
Sponsored by North Carolina Prisoner Legal Services, Inc.
North Carolina Bar Association’s Professionalism Committee
N.C. Advocates for Justice - Civil Rights Section
SATURDAY JANAURY 23, 2010
10:00 AM –12:00 PM
NORMAN ADRIAN WIGGINS SCHOOL OF LAW
CAMPBELL UNIVERSITY
225 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC
[please use entrance on W. Morgan & S. Dawson Streets]
For more information, please call (919) 856-2200
Free legal consultations about civil legal matters governed by N.C. law will be offered at this clinic for people who have been formerly incarcerated or, for organizations that serve the formerly incarcerated community. Volunteers will be available to provide general information about legal issues or refer you to an agency or organization that can provide the information you need. The volunteers cannot offer to represent you, but, if you are eligible, you may be referred to one of the legal or social service agencies in the Raleigh/Durham area to seek additional assistance and/or representation.
Please bring all of the documents concerning your legal problem to the Clinic
For additional information and assistance, please visit www.lawhelp.org/nc.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jan. 7th - 9th 2010 - C4C Outreach Production & 4th Annual Awards Banquet
Campaign 4 Change Outreach Production (Jan. 7th & 8th)
C4C 4th Annual Awards Banquet (Jan. 9th) 7:30pm - 11:30pm
American Tobacco Campus, Bay 7
Visit Campaign 4 Change website: www.c4clife.com
Downloads:
C4C 2010 Sponsorship Guidelines
C4C 2010 Sponsorship Form
C4C 2010 Sponsorship Levels
|
|
|
|
|
|
 1. TOWN HALL CONVERSATION TO IMPROVE ADOLESLCENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS will be held on November 5, 6pm-8pm at Hayti Heritage Center. Durham youth (ages 10-24) and trusted adults (parents, grandparents, friends, aunts, uncles, etc) come share stories about their health care needs and made recommendations about what will work for them. Please click here to print, share, post the attached flyers (letter and poster size) and encourage as many families of adolescent youth to attend. Meeting provides dinner and door prizes will be given away. The goal of the Adolescent Health Initiative (AHI) is to improve the health of adolescents in Durham by coordinating and building upon existing resources.
2. HOW TO SPOT A DANGEROUS MAN BEFORE YOU GET INVOLVED. Domestic violence involves other family members, but most often women are the victims. Workshop details:
WHO: Durham Crisis Response Center and author/counselor Sandra Brown
WHAT: "How to Spot a Dangerous Man Before You Get Involved", a free educational workshop for the community at large
WHEN: Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 AM-4 PM
WHERE: Durham Regional Hospital Auditorium, 3643 N. Roxboro Street, Durham, NC 27704
WHY: This free workshop is offered through "Healing Through the Arts", Durham Crisis Response Center's event series for Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) in October. Topics include: how to take responsibility for one's own safety, red flags of a dangerous man, safe ways to get out of a hazardous relationship, and tools to cultivate positive and healthy relationships.
Pre-registration at www.durhamcrisisresponse.org is recommended or call contact below.
Jackie Goodwyn
Community Educator
Durham Crisis Response Center
206 N. Dillard Street
Durham, NC 27701
919.403.9425, ext. 243
jgoodwyn@durhamcrisisresponse.org
|
|
Campaign 4 Change
Talent Search
July 17, 2009
AUGUST 15TH, (2pm - 6pm) C4C N DA HOOD TOUR FINALE
Our request from you is simple, please make an in-kind donation(NO MONEY)! We want the finale to be bigger than ever, we want to be able to give the community more. This event will be huge, The President of the NAACP of NC Rev. Barber, Attorney Butch Williams, & Christopher “Play” Martin will be our Special Guest speakers for that day, along with a variety of empowering entertainment.
Click Here for info and FREE COUPON
|
Who is the “Wreckin Crew”?
The Wreckin Crew is a group of peers turned friends, turned family who is all about business, music and enjoying life. Our main focus is to bless the world with music we have held dear to our hearts so that the world may know real music again. As natives of Durham we all find that it’s important to unify local artist together to create one huge musical movement for the state of North Carolina. We also find it important as artist to give each and every artist in this movement their own spotlight, for no artist is alike. We have found that the talent in the triangle area is spectacular beyond belief. We believe it is our duty to provide such talent that has been laying dormant for so many years the exposure it deserves. With the amazing talent God has bless us with combined with the talent of the rest of North Carolina we shall rise to be the top of discussion whenever our voices are heard.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact us.
•Benjamin Tolbert(919)-923-3389
•Raheem Oshodi(919)-889-1390
•Brandon Sutton(770)-733-5040
•Montrice Goodwin(919)-699-6904
|
|
|
List of Past Events:
Check out this website for cool tips on things like:
* Cell Phone Safety Tips
* Parent Strategy for Internet Safety
* Safety for Adolescents’ Online Social Networking
* School Violence
* Substance Abuse
And much more informative information. Here is link to their newsletter.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week (April 25, - May 2,2009).
As the City of Durham prepares to observe National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (April 25, - May 2,2009), we are compelled to request the your participation in the event listed below.
On Thursday, April 30. Come and Take A Stand Against Violence. In our
March Against Violence & Candlelight Vigil. April 30,2009 in front of Durham Police Headquarters (505 W. Chapel Hill St.) Registration begins at 7:00 p.m.
Click Here for all the details about this.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Gov. Bev Perdue to Keynote 4th Annual NC Black Summit
Summit to focus on Economic Stimulus, Leveraging Community Assets
Raleigh, NC—Baptist minister and civil rights advocate Al Sharpton will address the Alliance of North Carolina Black Elected Officials (Alliance) Banquet schedule at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in Downtown Raleigh. The banquet is part of the 3-day NC Black Summit scheduled April 23-25 at the Sheraton.
Sharpton’s topic is “Assuming Leadership Without Excuses.” Also among noted speakers for the event are Gov. Beverly Perdue and Congressman Brad Miller who will discuss the challenges associated with the economy and how they are being addressed on the state and federal levels. Both will bring remarks during the luncheon on April 24. Gov. Beverly Perdue is expected to talk about how her administration plans turn around the state’s economy and Congressman Brad Miller will provide a federal perspective on the distribution of stimulus funding.
Click Here for more details about the 4th Annual NC Black Summit.
The City of Medicine Academy at Durham Public Schools. Is hosting a General Membership Meeting of our PTSA organization on March 31, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. M-PowerHouse of the Triangle will to speak to students and parents. The audience will consist of 9-12 grade students and their parents. Teachers and administrative staff members will also be in attendance at this meeting.
The meeting will be held at the CMA Building at:
4100 North Roxboro Road (the old GTE Building behind the NC Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic)
Durham, NC 27704
The B.B. Thompson Young Peoples’ concert Choir, Inc.
2009 33rd Concert to be held 5th Sunday, March 29, 2009.
Click Here for Details.
Together We Stand - Adult/Youth Forum
Click Here for details about Adult/Youth Forum
2008 Youth Symposium
Click Here for details about 2008 Youth Symposium.
Producers Wendell Tabb and Xavier Cason will stage Langston Hughes Gospel Play “Black Nativity” December 19 - 21, 2008 at the legendary Hillside High School Theatre, in Durham, North Carolina. “Black Nativity” is a soul-stirring, hand-clapping gospel play celebrating the Birth of Jesus.
Click Here for details about Black Nativity.
CAMPAIGN 4 CHANGE
3RD ANNUAL OUTREACH PRODUCTION & AWARDS BANQUET
January 17th, 2009 - Help Support Our Mission
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!
Click Here for details about Campaign 4 Change.
December 4, 2008
North Carolina Acorn will ask The Durham City Council to STOP THE BULLET.
Click Here for all the details about Stop the Bullet.
October 24th: Celebration of Life for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends whose lives are effected by breast cancer.
Click Here for details about Celebration of Life.
TOP-CAT Kickoff Celebration
Join us for food, music and entertainment. October 18th 1pm-3pm.
Click Here for details about TOP-CAT.
TOP-CAT is a technology based mentoring and after school through N.C. Central University serving children and their families in Durham.
Mentoring Alliance Events coming up in October and November, brought to you by The Volunteer Center of Durham.
Announcing: Color Me Green!
The NC 4-H Centennial "Outline Drawing Contest." For more information
about the youth drawing contest (open to youth ages 9- 18) please read
the official rules and entry form attached.
When: September, October, November 2008
Click Here for details about Color Me Green.
We are participating in a toy drive for "The Peace Toys for War Toys Exchange" which will be held in the Shepherd House UMC in Durham on Saturday, October 25th. Children will be invited to exchange their “war toys” for brand-new “peace toys.”
Click Here for details about The Peace Toys for War Toys Exchange.
Responding to Traumatic Grief: Compassionate and Practical Approaches to Healing the Torn Heart
Friday, November 7, 2008 from 9 am - 4 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church, 215 N. Church St., Durham
Click Here for details about Responding to Traumatic Grief.
|
|
8th Annual TAN Volunteer Celebration & Re-Entry Summit
Friday, July 11, 2008
Click Here for details on RE-Entry Summit
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
