Lights Out?

Due to a recent increase in burglaries in our area, we feel the need to re-post.

Please be aware that if a street light is out; it is our responsibility to call and report it.

The telephone # is (203) 946-6091.  You need the street light pole # and the address of the house the street light is in front of.  If no one answers, leave a message with the information.

Thank you.

College Scholarships Available.

Dear Blog Reader:

 

It has come to our attention that a number of scholarship opportunities are available.  These scholarships are not being utilized to their full capacity.  As we have many college bound children among us; please pass this along to anyone you know.

If clicking on the link doesn't work, copy and paste the URL in your web browser.

 

1) BELL LABS FELLOWSHIPS FOR UNDER REPRESENTED MINORITIES

http://www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP/info.html

2) Student Inventors Scholarships

http://www.invent.org/collegiate

http://www.invent.org/collegiate/

3) Student Video Scholarships

http://www.christophers.org/vidcon2k.html

4) Coca-Cola Two Year College Scholarships

http://www.coca-colaschola/rs.org/programs.html

5) Holocaust Remembrance Scholarships

http://holocaust.hklaw.com/

6) Ayn Rand Essay Scholarships

http://www.aynrand.org/contests/

7) Brand Essay Competition

http://www.instituteforbrandleadership.org/IBLEssayContest-2002Rules.htm

8) Gates Millennium Scholarships (major)

http://www.gmsp.org/nominationmaterials/read.dbm?ID=12

9) Xerox Scholarships for Students

http://www2.xerox.com/go/xrx/about_xerox/about_xerox_detail.jsp

10) Sports Scholarships and Internships

http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html

11) National Assoc. of Black Journalists Scholarships (NABJ)

http://www.nabj.org/html/studentsvcs.html

12) Saul T. Wilson Scholarships (Veterinary)

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobs/stw.html

13) Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund

http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/sk_v6.cfm

14) FinAid: The Smart Students Guide to Financial Aid Scholarships

http://www.fina/id.org/

15) Presidential Freedom Scholarships

http://www.nationalservice.org/scholarships/

16) Microsoft Scholarship Program

http://www.microsoft.com/college/scholarships/minority.asp

17) WiredScholar Free Scholarship Search

http://www.wiredscholar.com/paying/scholarship_search/pay_scholarship_search.jsp

18) Hope Scholarships & Lifetime Credits

http://www.ed.gov/inits/hope/

19) William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship for Minority Students

http://www.apsanet.org/PS/grants/aspen3.cfm

20) Multiple List of Minority Scholarships

http://gehon.ir.miami.edu/financial-assistance/Scholarship/blackhtml

21) Guaranteed Scholarships

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/

22) BOEING scholarships (some HBCU connects)

http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/educationrelations/scholarships

23) Easley National Scholarship Program

http://www.naas.org/senior.htm

24) Maryland Artists Scholarships

http://www.maef.org/

26) Jacki Tuckfield Memorial Graduate Business Scholarship (for AA students in South Florida)

http://www.jackituckfield.org/

27) Historically Black College & University Scholarships

http://www.iesabroad.org/info/hbcu.htm

28) Actuarial Scholarships for Minority Students

http://www.beanactuary.org/minority/scholarships.htm

29) International Students Scholarships & Aid Help

http://www.iefa.org/

30) College Board Scholarship Search

http://cbweb10p.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/fundfind01.html

31) Burger King Scholarship Program

http://www.bkscholars.csfa.org/

32) Siemens Westinghouse Competition

http://www.siemens-foundationorg/

33) GE and LuLac Scholarship Funds

http://www.lulac.org/Programs/Scholar.html

34) CollegeNet ' s Scholarship Database

http://mach25.collegenet.com/cgi-bin/M25/index

35) Union Sponsored Scholarships and Aid

http://www.aflcioorg/scholarships/scholar.htm

36) Federal Scholarships & Aid Gateways 25 Scholarship Gateways from Black Excel

http://www.blackexcel.org/25scholarships.htm

37) Scholarship &Financial Aid Help

http://www.blackexcel.org/fin-sch.htm

38) Scholarship Links (Ed Finance Group)

http://www.efg.net/link_scholarship.htm

39) FAFSA On The Web (Your Key Aid Form &Info)

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

40) Aid &Resources For Re-Entry Students

http://www.back2college.com/

41) Scholarships and Fellowships

http://www.osc.cuny.edu/sep/links.html

42) Scholarships for Study in Paralegal Studies

http://www.paralegals.org/Choice/2000west.htm

43) HBCU Packard Sit Abroad Scholarships (for study around the world)

http://www.sit.edu/studyabroad/packard_nomination.html

44) Scholarship and Fellowship Opportunities

http://ccmi.uchicago.edu/schl1.html

45) INROADS internships

http://www.inroads.org/

46) ACT-SO EUR Olympics of the Mind "A Scholarships

http://www.naacp.org/work/actso/act-so.shtml

47) Black Alliance for Educational Options Scholarships

http://www.baeo.org/options/privatelyfinanced.jsp

48) ScienceNet Scholarship Listing

http://www.sciencenet.emory.edu/undergrad/scholarships.html

49) Graduate Fellowships For Minorities Nationwide

http://cuinfo.cornell.edu/Student/GRFN/list.phtml?category=MINORITIES

50) RHODES SCHOLARSHIPS AT OXFORD

http://www.rhodesscholar.org/info.html

51) The Roothbert Scholarship Fund

http://www.roothbertfund.com

After-School Programming at ConnCAT.



ConnCAT has After-School programs available for your children!

 

 

Classes offered include:  Photoshop, Theater, Spoken Word, Song Writing & Appreciation.  To enroll or for more details, please email smallard@conncat.org or call ConnCAT (203) 823-9823.

 

 

 



Celebrate Martin Luther King Day at ConnCAT.

A CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF

DR. REVEREND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.

Photo exhibit by Ben Fernandez: world renowned MLK photographer.

Performances by local artist & youth in dance, spoken word, music, visual arts.

 

SUNDAY JANUARY 20, 2013

3:00 – 5:00 PM

4 SCIENCE PARK

 

For more details: Contact Genevive Walker

203-823-9823
gwalker@conncat.org
www.conncat.org

Dixwell Apartment For Rent.

Please contact Linda (203) 787-3120 if interested.

2nd Floor Apartment For Rent.

5 Rooms
24 Watson Street, New Haven CT.

• Two Bedrooms
• Stove, Refrigerator Included
• Washer/Dryer Hookup in Basement
• Gas Heat
• Nice, Quiet Neighborhood
• Off Street Parking
• Hardwood Floors
• Near Bus Line

All Housing Programs Accepted Including Section 8 and RAP

Available January 1, 2013.

A Celebration of Youth.

It is interesting to see how a blog post can develop.  Initially, the article was to highlight the November neighborhood cleanup for our blog readers.  After the recent events in Newtown, it seemed more appropriate to celebrate our youth and let them know how extraordinary they are.

We have amazing young people in our community.  Three months ago, we organized our third street cleanup.  We were joined by Solar Youth and LaToya Agnews' Youth Group.  The atmosphere on this day was electric.  There was chatter, laughter, excitement and energy.  One of the main reasons for this was because of our youth.  From the smallest to the oldest, the kids worked tirelessly; never complaining.  Their boundless eagerness kept the adults moving!

Solar Youth was established in 2000 by Joanne Sciulli.  She recognized the need for youth development programs in working class neighborhoods.  After establishing two successful programs sites in New Haven, Solar Youth has recently found a site in Newhallville! 

They provide programs that meet the needs of children as young as four years old.  Children are encouraged to advance through the many stages called the "Cycle of Stewardship."  The aim is to create an environment the children can grow with until early adulthood.  You can read more about the positive impact here.

The Solar Youth staff love what they do; and the children respond positively.  If you would like to know more or get involved, please visit them at http://solaryouth.org/.

YOUTH THAT WORK!

Our next featured youth program is led by LaToya Agnew.  She has lived most of her life in Newhallville with her grandmother and extended family.  This is a young woman that does not let spare time go to waste.  Currently, she is enrolled as a full time college student majoring in Sociology.

LaToya considers herself a "community person".  In recent years, she has pursued opportunities to help out her neighborhood.  Last summer, she started a beautification project on Lilac Street; planting much needed trees and shrubs. 

In early spring 2013, she will be starting a larger project; the new Lilac/Newhall Community Garden.  (The official name is to be decided by the neighborhood kids).  LaToya sees this project as a way to get the community together; especially our children.  In turn, the children will have a chance to experience growing healthy food firsthand.

This community garden project is no small task.  The large, U-shaped lot is currently vacant and in disrepair.  But, LaToya is determined.  Her vision for the space includes an area for quiet reflection and garden beds. 

Our neighborhood is anticipating the groundbreaking of this community garden.  If you would like to volunteer your time or resources to this project, please email LaToya Agnew directly at latoy2a@yahoo.com.

Be well, and thank you for visiting.