Disney Friends for Change Grants

Disney Friends for Change Grants (http://www.ysa.org/grants/disney-friends-change-grants) offer young change-makers an opportunity to receive a $1,000 grant to help make a lasting, positive change in the world.

What they’re looking for? Projects that highlight the creativity and commitment of young people working to meet the needs of others.

The goal? To show how even small actions can add up to big changes.

Whether you are passionate about protecting the planet, providing meals to those who need them, or giving kids just like you the resources to star in their own play, be an athlete or an artist, you can be a Friend for Change! Whatever your interests, a Disney Friends for Change grant can help you make a difference for people, communities and the planet.

Youth ages 5-18 located in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are eligible to apply for a $1,000 grant. Please note: Legally, if you are younger than 13, you must have someone older than 13 prepare and submit the application for you.

Applications are due by midnight February 10^th, 2013.

To access the online application , go to https://www.wizehive.com/appform/login/ysa2012us.
 

Stop Searching and Start Participating!

On Sunday, February 24, 2013, the first TeenLife LIVE! Community Service Fair & Expo in Manhattan will be held at the Loyola School from 12 to 4 pm. Meet with representatives from over 40 non-profits in NYC that welcome the involvement of middle and/or high school students.

Attendance is free! All pre-registered students will receive a special gift bag when they check in at the registration table!

 

Visit with other sponsors and exhibitors, and pick up free guides from TeenLife NYC! See www.teenlife.com for more details.

Join Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church for

“FREEDOM SCHOOL 2013”

A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others;

 a community viewing of the

Inauguration of the President of the United States,

Barack Obama  

Monday, January 21, 2013 -- 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

This is an Inter-generational Program

FOR ALL AGES

Featuring a Panel Discussion: “Are these the best

or worst of times for the African American community?”

Arts & Crafts

Movement Music & Singing

Video & Television Presentations

Skit/Talent Presentations      

Old School Games

Team Trivia Challenge

***LIGHT REFRESHMENTS & SNACKS WILL BE SERVED***

“Celebrating 150 years of Emancipation, Rev. Dr. King’s National Holiday,

and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, WOW!”

A Collaboration of Mariners’ Church School, Sacred Arts Ministry, Young Disciples for Christ Children & Youth Ministry, and the Communications Ministry

 

Minister Cynthia Gardner-Brim, Program Coordinator

Reverend Dr. Henrietta Carter, Senior Pastor

 

Mariners’ Temple Baptist Church

3 Henry Street * NY, NY 10038

Inauguration of a DREAM: a Celebration of Education, Service, and Democracy

On Monday, January 21st, 2013 at 10a.m. the Democracy Prep community will celebrate education and democracy with a day of civic action and community service in honor of Martin Luther King Day at the Harlem Armory.   Please RSVP here: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5089522900/efbevent.

Democracy Prep Public Schools sponsors one of the largest inauguration celebrations in New York with live music, guest speakers, free food, door prizes, and community service opportunities to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  Monday, January 21st, 2013 at The Harlem Amory (142nd Street entrance, between Lenox and 5th Avenues) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  If you are a parent and have a question you can reach out to Dan Clarke at 917-699-1670 or for general inquiries you can email Democracy Prep at inauguration@democracyprep.org. 


 

National Day of Service ~ GenerationOn - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

MLK Day 2013
"Everybody can be great because anybody can serve."

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on January 21, 2013 marks the beginning of the year of service as millions of Americans honor the memory of Dr. King by contributing their time, talent, voice and money to improve their communities.

Join GenerationOn for a day of volunteering in NYC!

Participants will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of fun, hands-on projects that will benefit both local and global organizations and causes.  The 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event is free and open to youth and family participants and volunteers.

Date:  January 21, 2013
Time:  10:00 am - 1:00 pm EST
Location:  PS/MS 57 - James Weldon Johnson School
                 176 East 115th Street (between 3rd Avenue and
                 Lexington Avenue), New York, NY 10029

If you wish to RSVP for a group LARGER THAN 40 PEOPLE, or have any questions, please contact Ben Weinstein at 917-746-8167 or by email at bweinstein@generation.org after you've completed the form.

Event sponsored by TARGET®

National Day of Service ~ President Obama

City Meals!  (Community Service)

President Obama has declaraed Saturday, January 19th to be a National Day of Service.  The Upper East Side for Change worked hard to re-elect our President.  Let's support him in their volunteer effort by delivering meals to the homebound elderly with City Meals!  Volunteers should wear weather appropriate clothes and comfortable shoes as deliveries are done on foot within walking distance of the meal center.  For additional information, contact your host Teresa Malyshev at teresamalyshevny@gmail.com.

Time:  Saturday, January 19, 2013, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Host:  Monica Atiya
Location:  Union Settlement
                  2205 First Avenue (between 113th & 114th Streets)
                  New York, NY  10029
Note:  The Union Settlement building is off-set from the street. 
            Upon arrival, ask for Wesley.

For this and other events, go to https://www.barackobama.com and enter your zip code.

Start a Career in Maintenance

Strive's Green Building Maintenance Skills Training Program might be for you. This is a free 9 week program. If your are between the ages of 18-45 years old and physically fit.

For more information on how to apply and when the program begins please contact: Strive/East Harlem Employment Services Inc., 240 East 123rd Street - 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10035 (212-360-1100 ext. 1000).

Scholarship for High School Seniors

Each year, 10 high school graduating seniors across New York City become part of the Thomas G. Labrecque Smart Start Scholarship Program. Participation as a Smart Start student provides a paid internship at JPMorgan Chase throughout the student's four years of college. Applications must be submitted by January 18, 2013.
For application and more information visit: bit.ly/12siCdd.

National Mentoring Month

New Year New Start . . . January is National Mentoring Month so learn how Mentoring Works!  To be a Mentor, you don't need special skills, just an ability to listen and to offer friendship, guidance and encouragement to a young person.  Visit www.mentoring.org/newyork for more information.

Digital Work NYC

Digital Work NYC is a program hosted in the Computer Resources Centers (CRCs) with New York City Parks & Recreation. CRCs are currently seeking capable young adults interested in computer training and online work opportunities. CRCs are located throughout New York City where highly qualified instructors will engage young adults in their search for employment in the digital workplace. The first session begins January 2013. You must be between the ages of 16-26 to enroll in this free 10 week training course and take free Microsoft or Adobe certification test.

For additional information email digitalworkcrc@parks.nyc.gov or visit their website www.nycgovparks.org/crc or call 212-255-3066.

Prepping For The GED?

YourGED.Org can help you find a test prep or GED testing center that's best for you. If you need a center that's near you. They have a huge database of over 8,000 centers all over the U.S. just waiting to help you earn your GED Diploma. Best of all, a lot of the centers are completely free.                               

Year Up! Earn While You Learn

Do you want to earn while you learn? Earn a stipend of up to $260.00 weekly. Learn in-demand technical, financial and professional skills for 5 months. Year up New York is a one year, intensive training program that provides low-income young adults ages 18-24 with a combination of hands on skill development. To find out if you qualify and to apply visit www.yearup.org.

Youth Count

On January 28, 2013, from 10:00 pm to 4:00 am, the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) will conduct its first-ever Homeless Youth Count. Please visit one of the locations listed (http://bit.ly/WYysp) if you are homeless and 24 years of age, or younger. 

                                   

For more information on New York City's Runaway and Homeless Youth programs, vist www.nyc.gov/dycd.