Community Organizations for Families and Youth

C.O.F.F.Y
Quarterly Meeting
Mon., Nov. 17, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

Legacy Foundation Inc.
Volunteer Mentor Training Youth Serving Professionals
Fri. Nov 7 & 14
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Images of Hope
2131 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46407

Contact:
cspicer@legacyfoundationlakeco.org


Kaboom
50k for Playground Equipment
Application Deadline:
December 31, 2008
For more information contact:
Philanthropy News Digest
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Love Your Veggies
15k for Fresh Fruits and Veggies through 2009-2010 school year
Application Deadline:
November 7, 2008
For more information contact:
Love Your Veggies

NWI Continuum of Care Network

General Meeting
Thursday, November, 13 2008
10:00 a.m.

IU Northwest
Dunes Medical Building
Room 2080
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408

IU NORTHWEST BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES

IU Northwest - Library Conference Ctr.
3400 Broadway 2nd flr
Gary, IN 46408

November 20
An Ethical Dilemma
Cecelia Wagner, GRANTS Inc. Board Member

December 18
Holiday Luncheon
Lite Lunch will be served

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GRANT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Take advantage of NPI's proposal review services. Call for an appointment today!!
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Legacy Foundation Inc.
Application Deadline:
November 1, 2008
For more information contact: cspicer@legacyfoundationlakeco.org

GRANTSTATION AVAILABLE!!!

1 YEAR MEMBERSHIPS $125
While supplies last!
REGULAR PRICE $599
Grantstation.com
Your fast track to funding!
For more information contact: 219.981.5673

The Nuts and Bolts of Successful Proposal Writing

Building for Success
Designed for individuals/organizations who have limited grantwriting experience and seek both community development tools and grantsmanship knowledge.

Thursday, November 6,13 & 20th
IU Northwest NPI
5:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Facilitator: Sandra A.M. Bowie
Fee: Non-Profits: $100 For-Profits and Individuals: $250
Contact: Gabrielle Gill
219.981.5673
email:grants-inc@hotmail.com
Participation to all three sessions is strongly recommended

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Lake Area United Way

5th Annual "Families in Crisis" Conference
Friday, November 21, 2008
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Calumet College of St. Joseph
2400 New York Avenue
Whiting, IN

RSVP to Linda Gajewski, 219.836.1839,lgajewski@ccsj.edu
Cost: $25
Payable in advance or at registration
Space is limited, so please register early

Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission

Creating Tomorrow Today a Forum on the Future of Northwest Indiana

Saturday, December 6, 2008
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Radisson Hotel at Star Plaza
800 East 81st Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Contact:
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
Mary Thorne at: 219.763.6060 ext 131

JOB POSTINGS
Parents as Teachers of Lake County

Teen Parent Educator
Spanish Component - Hammond/East Chicago
Part -Time
(20 hours per week)

Supervisor
Crown Point Site
(32 hours per week)
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Office Manager
Full Time
(35 hours per week)
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Parent Educator
New Lowell Site
Part -Time
(20 hours per week)
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Teen Parent Educator
Hammond Site
Part- Time
(20 hours per week)

Send cover letter and resume to:
Kim Smith, Executive Director
Parents as Teachers of Hammond/Lake County, Inc.
2450 169th St.
Hammond, IN 46323
Tel: 219.554.1710
Fax: 219.554.1720
email: kimsmithpat@yahoo.com

United Way Regional Volunteer Center

Volunteer Reception Center to Spearhead Massive Post-Flood Volunteer Clean Up Operations.
Looking for especially for skilled individuals to assist us in assessing damage.
All volunteers welcome! Help your neighbors!
Volunteer Reception Center
Located in the Lake Business Center
9200 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46323
To volunteer please call: 219.836.5390