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July 11, 2011 Ci

Volume 6, Issue 7

In This Issue

Food and Nutrition Page 1 Special Events Page 2 Funding Sources Page 2 Policy and Advocacy Page 2 Connecting to communities online since 2003 Workshops/Webinars/ Page 3 Conferences Please Forward Recommended Reading Page 3 Employment http://philanthropy.com/article/The-Outlook-for-HiringPay/126545/ Page 4

In the Loop

Food and Nutrition

Angel Food in the Desert
I thank Rev. Dale Kelley, Pastor of Clair -Christian United Methodist Church, for sharing the following information regarding Angel Food Ministries. Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Some churches even encourage participants to apply the money they saved to help someone else in need. Clair-Christian United Methodist Church, located at 3956 W. 14th Street, is a host site. View Menu Order Online

Welcome!
Welcome to In the Loop, an assortment of e-mails that I have received during the past week, or articles that I may stumble upon. From time to time, you will find announcements of events, grant opportunities, job postings, links to websites and articles of interest or notes of encouragement. I hope that you, or someone you know, would find the information to be of use. If you would like to unsubscribe, submit material, or make general comments, you may contact me at valeriefleonard@msn.com. I look forward to hearing from you soon. Valerie F. Leonard, Editor

Online Order Deadline: On-Site Order Deadline: Distribution Details: Office Hours : Host Site Director:

07/24/11 11:59 pm Eastern Time 07/22/11 02:00 pm Local Time Sat, 30 Jul 2011 9:00 am - 10:00 am Sunday 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ms. Judith Nerette, 773-762-7774

Interested in your church or organization becoming a host site? Get more information and read the application instructions. Find a location near you.

Funding Sources
21st Century Community Learning Centers

Special Events Pilsen Standup

I thank Jaime DeLeon for the following announcement. Our third monthly installment of the ONLY Stand-Up Comedy Showcase in Pilsen! Come check out some of the hottest comedians in the city! "A Kaleidoscope of Comedians, a Plethora of Performers..Our Cup will runneth over with the drink of humor" . COME FOR THE COMEDY, STAY FOR THE KARAOKE WITH PABLO SERRANO. Time Wednesday, July 20 8:00pm - 11:00pm

I thank Voices for Illinois Children for forwarding the following information. The Innovation and Improvement Division is pleased to announce the release of the FY 2012 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program (21CCLC) Grants Request for Proposals (RFP). Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, August 8, 2011. The 21 CCLC Request for Proposal, application forms, and related resources are available on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) 21 CCLC Grant main website at http://www.isbe.net/21cclc . The federal guidance document is available on the U.S. Department of Education website at http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/guidance2003.doc). Technical Assistance: The technical assistance bidders webinar was held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011, and has been archived. Visit http://www.isbe.net/grants/html/webinar_archive.htm.

Location MARTINS' Corner Bar & Grill 2058 W. 22nd Place Chicago, IL Cover: $7.00

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Offers Fellowships for Artists and Scholars

Approximately two hundred and twenty fellowships will be awarded to advanced professionals in the arts and sciences from the U.S., Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean....

Policy and Advocacy

Lawndale Alliance to Host TIF Training In Anticipation of Mayor Emanuels Upcoming Meeting on TIF Reform http://policyontheground.blogspot.com/2011/07/lawndale-allianceto-host-tif-training.html Mayor Emanuels TIF Reform Panel to Host Public Meeting on TIF Reform http://chicago.everyblock.com/announcements/jul11-mayor-emanuelsets-date-public-hearing-tif-reform-4095187/ Voices for Illinois Children Urge You to Call Senators Durbin and Kirk to Oppose Balance Budget Amendment http://policyontheground.blogspot.com/2011/07/dear-valerie-basicsupports-for.html Zero Funding for HUD Housing Counseling Recommended by House Staff; Housing Action Illinois Outlines 3-Point Plan of Action http://policyontheground.blogspot.com/2011/07/house-staffrecommends-zero-hud-housing.html In the Loop Connecting to communities online since 2003 Please Forward Page 2

Printing for Less

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Workshops/Webinars/Conferences
Stanford Innovation Review Nonprofit Management Institute
I received the following e-mail from Regina Starr Ridley of the Stanford Innovation Review. I invite you to join your peers at this years Nonprofit Management Institute,Partnering for Impact, on September 27 and 28 at Stanford University, for an intense two days of learning and networking. SSIR subscribers save $400 on the registration fee and early-bird rates end August 26, so register soon! Fee: $795-$1,395.00

Recommended Reading
Honeybee Program Taking Off at OHare Airport
The nonprofit North Lawndale Employment Networks beefarming program has established 33 beehives on airport property Click Here.

Thomson Interactive Presents A 90 Minute Interactive Audio Conference

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 2:00pm to 3:30pm Eastern Time Price: $299.00-$374.00 Grantees and subgrantees buy all sorts of things to support their federally funded projects from simple office supplies to equipment, land and buildings. And many, particularly those involved in research and development projects, create property through copyrights and inventions. The rules about how to handle all of this stuff once it has been obtained are detailed, confusing and often subject to disagreements. That was illustrated recently when a dispute about a federally funded patent ended with a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court. For further information, including fees, program details and registration, click here

A Christian Group Seeks to End Extreme Poverty

A coalition of charities is working to promote what it says is a Giving Pledge for the Christian masses.

IRS Exempt Organizations Update

The following are some links from the July 7 2011 edition of the IRS Exemt Organizations update. Click here for a link to the entire newsletter. 1. Notice and Request for Comments Regarding the Community Health Needs Assessment Requirements for Tax-Exempt Hospitals 2. Report of the Advisory Committee on Tax-Exempt and Government Entities 3. New YouTube Video: How to Get Your Tax-Exempt Status Back

Housing Action 2011 Annual Conference

I thank Gianna Baker of Housing Action Illinois for forwarding the following announcement from Bob Palmer.

Please Join us November 10 and 11 in Chicago because Housing Matters! Each year, Housing Action Illinois members and allies come together at our annual conference to network and learn. Our 2011 Annual Conference and 25th Anniversary Celebration will be November 10-11 at the Crowne Plaza Chicago Metro, 733 W. Madison, Chicago. This year we are offering separate registration for the Thursday evening reception for those who are not attending the rest of the conference, but would like to still celebrate Housing Actions 25 years of hard work and progress in the affordable housing field. We invite you to join us! For the most up-to-date information visit: http://www.housingactionil.org/conference.
In the Loop Connecting to communities online since 2003 Please Forward

Ill. Judge Restores State Deals With Catholic Adoption Agencies

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PolicyLink Equity Summit 2011

I received the following information from PolicyLink

Employment
Check out the Job Exchange at http://valeriefleonard.com/TheJobE xchange/ There are links to hundreds of jobs through direct postings, data bases and referrals. I thank Rep. LaShawn Ford for providing daily job postings. I thank Dominic Tocci of the Metropolitan Planning Council for providing details of an RFP for a Housing Coordinator for the Northwest Suburban Housing Collaborative. I thank Tumia Romero, deputy Chief of Staff for Congressman Danny K. Davis, for providing information regarding an office manager and vice president of learning initiatives with the Chicago Architecture Foundation. If you are an employer with a position to fill, I ask that you review resumes from Darryl Robertson, Deon James, Chetel Jordan and Danielle Baugh.

Healthy Communities, Strong Regions, A Prosperous America Detroit, Michigan, November 8-11, 2011 Equity Summit 2011 will mark an important step in the national equity movement -- and it will be particularly important for groups that are underrepresented in the policy arena to connect to a larger and more comprehensive movement for economic and social equity in the United States. At Equity Summit 2011, you will: Share ideas in a learning environment that will provide a fertile ground for the next generation of innovative initiatives. Learn how regional equity leaders can connect to federal policy opportunities, access resources to support local work, and lend a voice to shape and change national policy. Create an action agenda that moves us forward into a new era of sustainability and shared economic prosperity. Please join us in Detroit from November 8-11 for Equity Summit 2011. Find out more and register atwww.PolicyLink.org/Summit.

Opportunity Finance Network CDFI Bond Alliance Webinars

As part of ongoing outreach to inform and educate interested parties about the prospective CDFI Bond Program, OFN, with assistance from members of the Bond Policy group, are hosting a series of webinars. The first two sessions are designed to help CDFIs understand key elements of the CDFI Bond Program, explore how they could participate in a bond, and learn about recent developments. Stay current and learn more about the CDFI Bond Program by participating in these webinars and joining in the discussion, asking questions, and engaging with other CDFIs. So that CDFIs with varying levels of familiarity with the CDFI Bond Program can participate, the following two sessions will be offered:

About the Editor

Valerie F. Leonard is a community development consultant, with a mission to strengthen the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve. Ms. Leonards services include specialized workshops, technical assistance, board development, strategic planning, resource development, policy research and advocacy and organizational development . Ms. Leonard convenes the Lawndale Alliance and is a member of the Community Advisory Council for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. For further information, visit http://valeriefeonard.com.

Register for the 101 session being held Thursday, July 21 at 12 PM EDT, which is geared toward those with limited experience with bond financing. Register for the 102 session, which will be hosted on July 22 at 12 PM EDT, and is for CDFIs with a greater level of familiarity with the CDFI Bond Program. You must be a member of the CDFI Bond Alliance to participate, so if youre not, join now! Or if you know of others who may be interested in this webinar, please encourage them to join the CDFI Bond Alliance so that they can obtain information about the CDFI Bond Program, as well as register for the webinars. Additional webinars will be addedcheck out the CDFI Bond Alliance web pages in the coming weeks to learn about upcoming sessions. Page 4 In the Loop

Connecting to communities online since 2003 Please Forward