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The City of Hampton is partnering with Fort Monroe to collect much needed items for our veterans and the needy. Help us shoot for our goal of 2,001pairs of new socks by September 10. Donations can be dropped off at Hampton fire stations, City Hall (22 Lincoln Street) or Y.H. Thomas Community Center (1300 Thomas Street). Items will be distributed to the VA Hospital, One Veteran's Group, H.E.L.P., and at a fall "Stand Down" event.

GVPCCC - EBlast
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Join more than 180 nonprofits showing their support for the Nonprofit Sector and Community Solutions Act by adding your organization's name to the list. This landmark legislation will strengthen America's communities by making the federal government a more productive partner with nonprofit organizations by establishing 1) better communication with the federal government, 2) better coordination within government, and 3) enhanced data collection and research.

National Council of Non-Profits: http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103641024169&s=3598&e=001GgxGAzz8NuwYerD1qvlplj15uqRztLQKXNCrUdJV1y6_9jNNbjUnOHxIuVw1WtdKQWkOnyLtdj6whj1ild8AdzfT0VfKw8KweYzC_nsFqJsw-8xQJsIwrDx7LsSRpWUHHP3qZB06TiA=

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Management Workshop on September 8th from 6 to 8 pm at 2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 400 in Hampton. For more information, call 757 826 2227 or visit www.debtfreeonline.com


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Sentara Living is a free community health education program designed to keep older adults active and healthy. To find out more about this program or to join, call 757-552-6172 or 1-800-736-8272.

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ewport News Citizens Police Academy



September 9, 2010 – December 9, 2010





Application deadline: August 27, 2010



Purpose:



The Citizen Police Academy provides an opportunity for citizens to learn firsthand about police operations. Through a series of lectures, field trips, and simulated activities, citizens are provided training similar to that of an actual police officer. The Academy is of benefit to the community and the department because it builds relationships and creates a cadre of citizens who are better informed about the reality of police work.



Format:



The academy runs for thirteen weeks with most classes held between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday nights.



Location:



Unless otherwise specified, classes are conducted at the Police Headquarters (9710 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605). Some off-site visits are made to other relevant locations.



Instruction:



Instruction is provided by Police Department personnel.



Sample Curriculum:


§ Overview of Department Operations and Organization

§ Introduction to Community Oriented Policing

§ Patrol Functions - Traffic Control

§ Firearms Operations

§ Vice/Narcotics Operations

§ Communications and the processing of calls for service





Qualifications for participation:



§ Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

§ Must be either a Newport News resident, business owner, employed in the city or connected to the city in some way

§ Must pass a criminal history background check.







To obtain a copy of the application, please contact



Newport News Police Department

c/o Community Programs

9710 Jefferson Avenue

Newport News, VA 23605

(757) 928-4295

GVPCCC E-Blast Members
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Money Management Workshop

Friday, August 20th, 2010

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Where:

Center for Child & Family Services
2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 400
Hampton, VA 23666

Cost: Free & Open to the Public

Please call 757 826 2227 to reserve your seat as space is limited.


About the Money Management Series....

These workshops are offered by Consumer Credit Counseling Services, a program of the Center for Child & Family Services.

These workshops will go over basic financial management including; budgeting, the importance of credit reports, how to improve your credit, prioritizing your debts, etc. All workshops are taught by a full time Credit Counselor & they will be available for you to ask questions.

All workshops take place at 2021 Cunningham Drive Suite 400 Hampton, VA 23666. Please plan on arriving 10-15 minutes early to register for this workshop. All workshops are free and open to the public. For more information on these workshops, please call us at 757 826 2227 or visit our website at www.debtfreeonline.com



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CITY OF HAMPTON JOB DESCRIPTON

JOB TITLE: Grant and Program Coordinator W18
M09
JOB NUMBER: HFWE12

FUNCTION:

Assist with the coordination of programs, services, and activities for fulfillment of the Byrne Justice Assistance: Prevention and Education grant for the City of Hampton.

EXAMPLES OF WORK MAY INCLUDE:

• Assist in organizing and implementing prevention/educational programs, services, and activities for program participants between the ages of 6-18.
• Oversee scheduling of activities, events, and presentations for various sectors of the community.
• Conduct education and awareness presentations, when needed, to community organizations on a variety of topics including youth violence, gangs, and the citywide violence prevention network.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with the program’s financer by tracking program outcomes; compiling accurate grant reports; developing narrative descriptions of program activities, goals, and needs for reports.
• Facilitate and/or participate in program planning sessions with partner agencies, including schools, juvenile justice, law enforcement, social services, and other community stakeholders.
• Represent The Partnership at meetings with other agencies and organizations as assigned by the Project Director.
• Maintain inventory control on all program resources.
• Responsible for preparing and coordinating service contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and RFP’s. Create and maintain spreadsheets on grant activities for review by the Program Manager, and works closely with the Department of Finance.
• Assists the Program Manager with budget requests, maintains accounting of grant funds, and requests budget transfers when appropriate. Prepares weekly/monthly budget reports and submits to the Program Manager who will disseminate to the leadership council.

• Arrange travel accommodations, lodging, and travel expense reporting for the Program Manager.
• Works with the Program Manager to develop and implement a grant data tracking system. Assists with programmatic and fiscal monitoring of federal/state grants, including tracking guidelines for deliverables.
• Record meeting minutes and distributes to committee members. Coordinate communication, when needed, between committee members and the Program Manager.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties to include filing, data entry, word processing, typing letters, reports, and memoranda, and proofreading to ensure accuracy.
• Research topics to assist the Program Manager in preparation for meetings and presentations. Prepare informational reports for his/her review based on research outcomes.
• Performs other duties as required

FEATURES:

Performs duties under the general supervision of the Program Manager for the Partnership on Youth Violence Prevention. This position requires initiative and independent judgment. Requires considerable contact with the general public, City departments, and a variety of other local, state, and national educational and educational and cultural agencies. Requires exceptional customer service skills. This is a non-exempt position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Public Administration, Community Development, Political Science, Sociology or closely related field. Bachelor’s Degree preferred. Considerable experience with grant and budget administration. Some experience working in a youth services educational program with experience coordinating community-wide programming. Extensive computer experience in Windows environment, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer. Thorough knowledge of group facilitation practices and techniques of community organizing and communicating. Ability to communicate effectively orally, such as in briefings and presentations, writing correspondences and reports, read and interpret documents, such as laws, regulations, contracts, financial and accounting reports. Ability to foster and maintain positive relationships to work collaboratively within and outside the organization. Must be able to foster public relations with diverse populations, manage multiple projects simultaneously with various levels of complexities and deadlines. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and mush have a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.

http://hampton.gov/hr/
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GVPCCC E-Blast Members
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Hello everyone,

One recurring objective of the GVPCCCC Task Force on Homelessness' Coordinated Services
Subcommittee is to collect and update services that providers in our Continuum of Care
(CoC) offer clients.

In order to compile a complete listing of CoC Services, please complete and send back
the attached 2010 Services Inventory Form by 8/17/2010 ( http://pnpn.net/2010-Services-Inventory-Form.doc )

Once all forms are returned the complete listing will be disseminated to the Task Force on Homelessness and posted on our
website.

Thanks everyone for your attention and assistance!

If you have any questions please feel to call or e-mail.

Thanks,
Jess

Jessica R. Park | Continuum of Care Coordinator
Community Planning and Development
The Planning Council
130 West Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel. 757.622.9268 Ext. 3003
Fax. 757.622.4223
www.theplanningcouncil.org
Plans that Work to Make Lives Better

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Help Raise Funds for The Center for Child & Family Services by putting your "BEST FOOT FORWARD"

Best Foot Forward 8K

September 18th, 2010
The Mariners' Museum Newport News, VA

Registration fee is $35 with all proceeds coming to the Charity of your choice.

An additional bonus is for the top three charities with the most registrations to earn additional funding.

This is a run/walk event.
We thank you in advance for your support!

How you Can Help....

Peninsula Community Foundation is hosting a 8 K run/walk to benefit your local charity. All individual registration fees will benefit your charity of choice. Please help us raise money by doing a couple of things:

1. Spread the Word.....Have your friends, family, neighbors and co-workers who love to run or walk sign up to run/walk on behalf of the Center for Child & Family Services
2. Sign up yourself

To Register please click here : http://www.bff8K.com

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A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE & HOPE

10th Annual Day of Remembrance & Hope
Please join us in honoring our armed services and public safety
personnel who protect
our nation every day on Saturday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at Gosnold's
Hope Park,
901 E. Little Back River Road.

Attendees are invited to take time to reflect on the victims of
September 11, 2001,
those who have given their lives in combat since that date (as well as
throughout
our nation's history), and those who continue their selfless service to
assure a
better future for America.

For additional information, visit www.hampton.gov/mac

GVPCCC E-Blast Members
Posted by laserwizard on August 13, 2010 at 04:56 PM
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Hello everyone,

One recurring objective of the GVPCCCC Task Force on Homelessness' Coordinated Services
Subcommittee is to collect and update services that providers in our Continuum of Care
(CoC) offer clients.

In order to compile a complete listing of CoC Services, please complete and send back
the attached 2010 Services Inventory Form by 8/17/2010 ( http://pnpn.net/2010-Services-Inventory-Form.doc )

Once all forms are returned the complete listing will be disseminated to the Task Force on Homelessness and posted on our
website.

Thanks everyone for your attention and assistance!

If you have any questions please feel to call or e-mail.

Thanks,
Jess

Jessica R. Park | Continuum of Care Coordinator
Community Planning and Development
The Planning Council
130 West Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel. 757.622.9268 Ext. 3003
Fax. 757.622.4223
www.theplanningcouncil.org
Plans that Work to Make Lives Better

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Newport News Sheriff’s Department & Stealth Shredding will hold a SHRED DAY on Thursday, August 19 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at Home Depot, 325 Chatham Drive in Newport News. Free sight & hearing screenings will be provided by Oyster Point Mariner’s Lions Club and many other vendors will be on site. FREE and open to the public.


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Are you in need of health insurance for your child? Pregnant and need health insurance? You may qualify for FAMIS. Catholic Charities can help you with the enrollment process. Call 757-875-0060.

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The IRS has launched a virtual workshop Stay Exempt: Tax basics for Exempt Organizations. See more at Virtual Workshop - StayExempt.org


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http://www.readyvirginia.gov/getakit/index.cfm

Having a disaster supply kit is essential to making it through a disaster safely. This site gives information for individuals and families, special needs individuals and businesses.

GVPCCC E-Blast Members
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Hello everyone,

One recurring objective of the GVPCCCC Task Force on Homelessness' Coordinated Services
Subcommittee is to collect and update services that providers in our Continuum of Care
(CoC) offer clients.

In order to compile a complete listing of CoC Services, please complete and send back
the attached 2010 Services Inventory Form by 8/17/2010 ( http://pnpn.net/2010-Services-Inventory-Form.doc )

Once all forms are returned the complete listing will be disseminated to the Task Force on Homelessness and posted on our
website.

Thanks everyone for your attention and assistance!

If you have any questions please feel to call or e-mail.

Thanks,
Jess

Jessica R. Park | Continuum of Care Coordinator
Community Planning and Development
The Planning Council
130 West Plume Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Tel. 757.622.9268 Ext. 3003
Fax. 757.622.4223
www.theplanningcouncil.org
Plans that Work to Make Lives Better





Child Development Resources in Norge, VA is seeking to fill their Director of Finance position. Please direct prospective candidates to contact Paul Shelley with Warren Whitney & Sherwood. Paul will accept resumes at pshelley@wwsmanagement.com.


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GVPCCC E-Blast
Posted by laserwizard on August 9, 2010 at 04:33 PM
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Free Workshop to Prevent Elder Fraud and Identity Theft

St. Jerome Faith & Life Center
Wednesday, August 25th 10:00 AM

This free workshop sponsored by Catholic Charities teaches participants how to recognize fraud and avoid becoming a victim of identity theft.

For more information call Jeannie at the Parish Office, 877-5021


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National Health Care Week
August 8 - 14, 2010
Peninsula Institute for Community Health

Monday - Oral Care Day
Tuesday - Healthcare for the Homeless
Wednesday - Healthy Eating
Thursday - PICH Support Services
Friday - PICH Community Day

Details for events: http://pich.org/pages/events.html

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GVPCCC E-Blast
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GVPCCC Membership Survey

The Executive Committee is seeking input from all members on the future of the GVPCCC. Please take a moment to complete the following brief survey.

Download survey: http://www.pnpn.net/GVPCCC-July2010.doc

Please send your responses to Nan Vollette, Chair of the GVPCCC Executive Committee by Monday, August 9th at nan@linkhr.org


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Consumer Credit Counseling Services, a program of The Center for Child and Family Services is holding a FREE Money Management Workshop on August 11th from 6 to 8 pm at 2021 Cunningham Drive, Suite 400 in Hampton. For more information, call 757.826.2227 or visit www.debtfreeonline.com

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An Opportunity to Serve Your City

Hampton has many opportunities for citizens to contribute to their city, one of which is serving on various Hampton boards, commissions, and committees. Two such groups currently seeking new members are the Planning Commission and Finance Committee.

To find out how you can get involved, visit: http://www.hampton.gov/press_release/hampton_seeks_citizen_involvement.html

GVPCCC E-Blast
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GVPCCC Membership Survey

The Executive Committee is seeking input from all members on the future of the GVPCCC. Please take a moment to complete the following brief survey.

Download survey: http://www.pnpn.net/GVPCCC-July2010.doc

Please send your responses to Nan Vollette, Chair of the GVPCCC Executive Committee by Monday, August 9th at nan@linkhr.org


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Position Open -
Full-time Case Manager, working with homeless population with disabilities. Looking for someone with passion for the work, patience for the population and the desire to make a difference.
Must have Bachelor Degree, preferably BSW or related field in human services. Prefer at least 2 years experience in case management.
Excellent benefits package. Must be flexible with hours, some nights and weekends may be required.
Fax resume to 757-595-3428 or email resume to nan@linkhr.org

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