Community UpLink

YouthBridge-NY Fundraiser Event: Come show your support for YouthBridge-NY at their annual fundraiser event on Monday, April 12 at 6 pm. Click here for more information.

JDC Accepting Donations for Chile Earthquake Victims: In the wake of the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Chile, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the world’s largest Jewish humanitarian assistance organization, announced that it will collect funds for relief efforts. Click here for more information

2010 American Dreamer Awards: The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs is pleased to announce the 2010 American Dreamer Awards as part of New York City’s Immigrant Heritage Week. We need your help in identifying candidates for the distinguished awards which will be presented at our 2010 Immigrant Heritage Week kick-off event on April 15th. Nominations are due Friday, March 12, 2010. Download the application here

Free NYC Bar Arbitration Program: In-house counsel from companies in varied fields will address practical concerns about B-to-B arbitration confronting representatives of major providers and outside counsel who represent parties in arbitration. The discussion will focus on questions of efficiency (in terms of duration and expense), even-handedness, reliability in reaching a fair result, and client acceptance. A light complimentary breakfast will be served. Click here for more information

Almost Home: Through its honest, intimate look at the life of residents and the struggles of their family members, you’ll be inspired to change the way you think about the possibilities for caring for aging family members. Includes Q&A discussion with the film’s director/producer, and break out discussion groups on care giving. Refreshments provided. Sunday, March 14, 10 am- 1 pm. Union Temple of Brooklyn, 17 Eastern Parkway. Contact Information: 718-638-7300

Study on Hate Crimes: Currently recruiting participants for a study on hate crimes and hate crime legislation. Your participation will be helpful in assisting psychologists and society to be aware of what attitudes individuals hold with regard to hate crimes. Click here for more information

Internship Opportunity: Under the supervision of the NIH Center for Cooperative Resolution (CCR) staff, the CCR Intern will have the opportunity to learn about the function of an organizational ombudsman office. The Ombudsman Internship is a paid position for the summer. Click here for more information

Apprenticeship Program for Mediators:Elizabeth Clemants and Draft: Mediation and Coaching Services, LLC Announce a unique and new apprenticeship program for mediators. The training will include twelve weekly training sessions mediating live cases in professional office settings. For more information please email Elizabeth@planningchange.com

Mental Health Transformation Grants: The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services is accepting applications for the Mental Health Transformation Grants (MHTG). The purpose of this program is to foster adoption and implementation of changes in how public mental health services are organized, managed and delivered. Click here for more information

Dance Party: Come every Sunday to the Bay Ridge Jewish Center for Ballroom dancing from 5-9:00PM. Raffles and more! Click here for more information

Restraint and Seclusion Information: The U.S. Department of Education posted a summary of state laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines regarding the use of restraint and seclusion techniques in schools. Click here for more information

Every Child Matters And Every Parent Matters: Our new Anger Management, Parenting Skills, and Domestic Violence workshops will be conducted in English and Spanish on weekdays and weekends ONLY. Please see our schedule. Click here for more information

Women's Wellness Event: Come to a FREE women’s wellness event commemorating National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Friday, March 12th. Click here for more information.

Darfur Peace And Development: DPDO has completed drilling and installation of Gangy High School’s well system. The well delivers 2,000 gallons of water every hour, enough to provide ample water for high school students and staff, as well as for neighboring homes and businesses. Click here to find out more.

Community Health Awareness Day: Come for a free health test, HIV testing, Health Education Workshops, and Free mammography screenings on March 4th. Click here for more information

Dear Friends of Community

Please support the work of YouthBridge-NY in creating leaders for a diverse present and tomorrow. Click on the link below to find out about YouthBridge-NY and to make a donation on line.

Click here: YouthBridge-NY

Thank you

Bob Kaplan
Director: CAUSE-NY