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Hello Families, Friends, Non-Profits and PBM Community:

We welcome you to PBM's public service - a free newsletter where we research and provide a listing of job openings, community events, opportunities, free services, scholarships, and other resources for all in the community!! Powerful Beyond Measure is a 501c3 non-profit which focuses on youth development, community outreach and aiding lower income families, by integrating the entertainment, arts, sports and media industries. The PBM Weekly Source Email is available to all residents and organizations of the DC metro area.

Tracy Press

Executive Director

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Thursday Nite Music Fest

It's that time again: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, 1-4 UBA in conjunction with the 16th St. Heights Summer of the Arts Festival, OP, ArtPlace, Rebar and DC Arts and Humanities Commission presents its THURSDAY NITE MUSIC FEST on the Plaza from 7-8:30PM @ 4700-14th St., NW; corner of Crittenden St., featuring "SEVEN," with Wayne Thomas on Bass, Doc Flowers, Lead Guitar and Band Leader, Terrance Howard, Drums.

Then on Thursday, July 12, 2012 come here the hypnotic sounds of Margot MacDonald, Singer, Songwriter and Loopist. Visit www.margotmacdonald.com.

Hope to see you there. For more events and updates visit: www.summeroftheartsdc.org

 

FREE Summer Robotics Camp

*Who: * High School Students - DCPS or DC Public Charter Schools***

*When:* July 9 - 20, 9 am -2 pm****

*Where:* Wilson High School (Tenleytown Metro – Red line)****

*Cost:* ** FREE ** ****

*Lunch and Metro passes will be provided.*

**Only 40 seats available, first come first served.

What:**** A two-week summer Robotics/STEM camp. Lunch and Metro passes will be provided to all attendees and there is NO FEE to attend. During the two-week camp, we will learn and build robots using the Vex Robotics Design System. No experience is necessary! We will learn building and programming skills as we build robots. The more we learn, the bigger the robots will get. The second week will culminate in a fun robotic competition, where we will design and build a robot to play a beanbag game.

 

Volunteers wanted for Georgia Avenue Beautification

This Saturday, June 30 from 8:00am-12:00 noon, the second phase of the Georgia Ave. Beautification project, sponsored by the Shepherd Park Citizens Association and Concerned Neighbors, Inc. will begin. Volunteers are needed to help plant flowers in the tree boxes along the Gateway area and along both sides of Georgia Ave. We'll meet at Ledo Pizza's parking lot. Any amount of time you can spare for this worthy project will be greatly appreciated. Bring gardening gloves and your own implements if you have them. Some tools will be supplied. For more information please contact Andre Carley, andre.carley@gmail.com or call, 202-882-2352.

 

Francis A. Gregory Library Grand Opening Celebration

Come celebrate the grand opening of the new Francis Gregory Library on Saturday, June 30. Fun events forall ages. Refreshments. Free prizes while supplies last.

-          Special story time for youngchildren (11 a.m.)

-          Meet Star Wars characters (11 a.m. – 1 p.m.)

-          Create Your Own Super Hero Workshop (11 a.m.)

-          Poetry Reading with Ty Gray-El (1 p.m.)

-          Learn to Play Chess on a Giant Chess Board (1 p.m.)

And more fun activities. The library is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For a full event listing, visit http://dclibrary.org/node/31048or call 202-698-6373 for more info.

 

Family Preservation Specialist - Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative

The Family Preservation Specialist, under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Family Services or Family Services Coordinator and under the direct supervision of the Team Leader, is responsible for providing resources and referrals to families, conducting home visits, and advocating for families within the context of their team assignment (e.g. Intake and Assessment Team, Housing Team, etc). The incumbent is responsible for maintaining documentation for their assigned cases and completing agency assessments, case plans, and other forms as necessary. S/he is also responsible for providing outreach services that employ prevention and intervention techniques, and conducting collateral visits. Lastly, the incumbent will provide rotating emergency coverage.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES: Home visits - Conducts home visits as determined by family's level of risk and safety issues. Monitors level of family functioning and stability to ensure housing, clothing and food needs are adequate. Builds and maintains trust and rapport with families. Builds on strengths of the family to assist them in meeting their needs and responding appropriate to crises and stress. Assists the family in modifying behaviors and/or conditions. In coordination with supervisor, reports incidents of child abuse and neglect to DC Child and Family Services Agency.

• Case Management – Identifies and articulates critical issues confronting the family. Reviews intake summary/case plan in collaboration with direct supervisor and in peer case review to determine appropriate courses of action(s). Maintains documentation of interactions among family members during home visits. Assists family in applying for resources. Coordinates Family Group Conferences (FGC) as needed. Refers family for family meetings as appropriate.

•Outreach - Conducts collateral visits to schools, hospitals, and governmental and nonprofit agencies in order to assist client in understanding responsibilities and services available (e.g. Medicaid, Social Security, TANF, etc.). Assists or guides clients when necessary to determine appropriate or necessary service(s).

•Resource and Referral– Investigate resources in the community to meet needs of clients. Maintains a current and up-to-date listing of all community-based programs, schools, civic associations, churches, and businesses to assist clients in obtaining food, clothing, housing, employment, furniture etc. Maintains working relationships with outside agencies to promote the work of CH/S FSC, to be aware of community issues that may affect clients, and to advocate for client services.

•Emergency Coverage– Provide emergency coverage to ensure support is available when clients are in need.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma and less than 5 years of experience in community-based social services or related field such as child development, family relations and/or behavioral health or; Associate degree/some college credit and less than 3 years of experience in social service or related field or; Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in social work or related field and no work experience in social service.

Incumbent should also be able to demonstrate some knowledge of community resources; possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills and be generally familiar with Microsoft products. Must speak and write English/Spanish.

How to apply: Please forward your resume to hr@chsfsc.org  or CHSFSC,1816 12th Street NW, Suite 201, Washington, DC 20009

 

Free Kids Yoga Classes at Budding Yogis, Sunday July 1

Budding Yogis in Chevy Chase DC is offering free kids yoga classes as part of the Budding Yogis' Teaching Yoga to Kids Certification on Sunday, July 1. The 10-10:30am class is for 2-4 year olds with an adult. All other classes are drop-off only, so parents can enjoy 30 minutes to themselves. These special free classes usually fill, so please sign up early! Class times are below.

2-4 year olds with one adult - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

3-5 year olds (drop off) - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

5-8 year olds (drop off) - 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

8-12 year olds (drop off) - 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

For more information, or to register, please contact the studio on 202 686 1104/ info@buddingyogis.com or visit www.buddingyogis.com.

Budding Yogis is located at 3838 Northampton St., NW, Washington DC 20015.

 

Stage Manager Needed for Lincoln and God at Greenbelt Arts Center

Stage manager needed for production of Lincoln and God by Seventh Street Playhouse at the Greenbelt Arts Center in Greenbelt , MD.  Performances:  Friday, July 27, Saturday, July 28, Friday, August 3, Saturday, August 4 @ 8:00 PM  Sunday, July 29 and Sunday, August 5  @ 2:30  PM   Rehearsals are held on Capitol Hill on Monday and Wednesday during July except for production week.  Small Stipend.   Contact:  Anthony E.Gallo 202 544 6973     agallo2368@verizon.net   

Visit site at:  http://Aegallo.com

 

Amplify Your Voice-Enthusiastic Writers ages 16-24 2

Advocates for Youth is looking for enthusiastic writers and content creators ages 16-24 to be featured contributors to Amplify, the online community for young people interested in the reproductive and sexual health and rights movement. You will:

 

1) Beginning in August 2012, work with Amplify staff mentors to develop writing and new media skills and contacts.

2) Have your work spotlighted on http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001zhW-F6eNLSSQR7rsp27IGw9bnkhQv8oAlLUsXMFiJSEy4K-omn7Ex9ZiNWkQQeauovtAYF3u7W1W4pLfABcIVu5CWrdNTL04miQroyjHmdbzfr18rozlQg==

3) Receive a monthly stipend of $125.

Applicants should have a strong interest in reproductive and sexual health and rights; be good writers or content creators; and have an interest in current events, media commentary, popular culture, and/or blogs and blogging. We are interested in inexperienced/unpublished correspondents as well as those with an existing background in blogging, journalism, or video blogging. For more information please visit : www.amplifyyourvoice.org   

 

Amtrak Police sponsors Exploring Program for boys and girls 14-20

Do you know a teenager that is interested in Law Enforcement, if so please forward them the following information. The Amtrak Police department will be sponsoring an Exploring Program. Exploring is a program within the Learning for Life (LFL) Corporation. LFL is an affiliate of the Boy Scouts of America.

Exploring is a unique career exploration program for young men and women ages 14-20. It provides students with an opportunity to learn about a wide variety of career fields and network with professionals already working in those fields. Youth get hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for them. Youth develop valuable networking contacts with professionals working in their selected career fields, and they get to know other teenagers and young adults sharing their same interests and aspirations. Exploring can be the first step in identifying career possibilities while having fun in an exciting and informal environment.

Student Benefits:

Strong Personal Values and Character Development. Build self-worth and self-confidence. Leadership development. Social development. Unique career experiences, networking & internships. Personal development. Volunteer community service. Group collaboration and teamwork. Scholarship

Most Career Exploring programs align with the high school calendar and begin in the fall, while some also offer summer activities, conferences, internships and other events.

The post will meet twice a month and normally at their Union Station office.

Visit http://exploring.learningforlife.org/ for more information on Exploring and scholarship opportunities.

 

People Helping People list for Free Food

1. Mobile Food Pantry 2411 Pinebrook Ave. Landover Md. 20785 - 301-386-2278 –

9am - Until

July 5^th - July 19^th; August 2nd - August 16^th; September 6^th - September 20^th; October 4^th - October 18^th; - November 1^st - November 15^th; December 6^th · December 20^th

2. Seat Pleasant Community Center 6195 Central Ave Across from Safeway Shopping Center

· Every 1^st and 3^rd Friday at 1-3 pm · Every 2^nd and 4^th Friday at 8am -12 noon

3. Christian Life Center 5600 Taylor Rd Riverdale MD 20737

· Every Monday at 1:30 - 3:30 pm

4. Charles Carroll Middle School 6130 Lamont Drive New Carrollton Md

July 20^th - August 25^th, September 22^nd, October 27^th, November 17^th;December 22^nd

9am - Until

5. PG County Social Services Free Food Program: 3737 Branch Ave Hillcrest Heights Md. 20748

· November 21^st - Temple Hills Iverson Mall
In front of Burlington Coat Factory, 3737 Branch Ave Hillcrest Heights Md. 20748 - 4 -6pm

· November 22^nd - Brandywine Gwynn Park High School
Dyson Rd Parking Lot 13800 Brandywine Rd Brandywine, MD 20613; 4-7pm

· December 19^th - Largo The Blvd at the Capital Centre
Rear parking Lot, 861Capital Center Blvd Largo, MD. 20774 - 4-6 pm

· December 20^th - Brandywine Gwynn Park High School
Dyson Rd Parking Lot 13800 Brandywine Rd Brandywine , MD 20613
4-7pm

6. DC Hunger Solutions - 202-986-2200 .

· This will help with Free Summer Meals and offer two (2) meals per Child: Breakfast & Lunch or Breakfast & Dinner orOne Meal & a Snack. Child must be under 19 years old.

· For Seniors it's Free Food Bank at 6455 Taylor St NE
202-526-3344.

 

 

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