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From: fairbudgetcoalition@googlegroups.com
(On Behalf Of Ed Lazere)
Sent: Friday, May 21, 2010 11:52 AM
Subject: URGENT ACTION ALERT ON THE BUDGET
More than $25 million in safety net cuts are still on the table for the FY2011 budget, and yesterday we began to see support dissolve for restoring for these programs.
There's another opportunity TODAY at 2pm, and we need you to help solidify our supporters. When Councilmembers start their meeting at 2pm, we need them committed to raising taxes on the top 5%, NOT cutting vital safety net services.
ACTION BEFORE 1PM: So, we need you to call 2 At-Large Councilmembers and your Ward Councilmember BEFORE 1 PM today. If you can't call, you can email here.
Michael Brown
Phil Mendelson Your Ward Councilmember (unless you live in Ward 2)
Below you will find -- the phone numbers, the script, and the list of cuts.
This is _______________, a resident of Ward ___. I'm calling because I know you are a supporter of a strong safety net. We are still facing cuts to disability assistance, job training, affordable housing and many more. (Add whatever you care about.) We need you to stand strong today and clearly and publicly support a tax on high income earners.
We have a strong coalition of council members willing to take a courageous stand and support this tax increase. We need to hear you say today that you will protect vital human services through a progressive income tax. Stand up with your fellow council members and citizens to Save Our Safety net today.
Local Rent Supplement ($2 million)
Restore funds cut from the FY 2010 budget
Emergency Rental Assistance ($1.3 million)
Funding in 2011 – $7.4 million – is $1.3 below approved FY2010 level. If anything, ERAP should be expanded.
Homeless Services ($4 million)
Funding for homeless services has been reduced at a time when the number of homeless families in DC have been rising.
Adult Job Training ($2.5 million)
The budget would entirely eliminate funds provided in FYI 2010.
Interim Disability Assistance ($7 million)
Participation is capped at 1,500 – about half of last year’s level.
Grandparent Caregiver ($1.3 million)
Helps grandparents caring for grandchildren and keeps children out of foster care.
Rapid Housing ($1.1 million)
The budget would eliminate this program, which keeps families together and keeps children out of foster care.
Office of Latino Affairs ($1.1 million)
Grant funding has been cut to providers that provide services largely to low-income Latinos.
From: Capital Area Foreclosure Network
Date: May 7, 2010
Re: Renters at Foreclosure, New Data about Subprime Lending, Upcoming Events
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RENTERS AT FORECLOSURE
Approximately 200 realtors, counselors, lawyers, property managers, and government officials converged in the Fannie Mae conference center on May 6th to learn about protections for renters when their landlord goes into foreclosure. The conference included
new data about the incidence of renter foreclosure in the region
a summary of federal and state laws
examples of how these laws are implemented; and case studies to engage the audience.
Anew study by the National Community Reinvestment Coalition indicates that subprime lending and resulting foreclosures contained a clear racial component not explained by objective underwriting criteria. African American and Latino borrowers were more likely to receive a subprime loan, and to go into foreclosure, than similarly situated white homeowners, controlling for credit risk and other borrower, neighborhood and loan characteristics. Download the Press ReleaseDownload the Executive Summary Download the Report
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Future of Homeownership In Maryland: Avoiding the Next CrisisMay 11, 2010 9:00AM-4:00PMLocation: Hilton Columbia 5485 Twin Knolls Road Columbia, MD 21045 More Information and RegisterForeclosure Prevention WorkshopJune 19, 20109:00AM-5:00PM
Location: Fairfax County Government Center 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VAMore Information and Register
2nd Annual DC Housing Expo & Foreclosure Clinic
June 19, 201010:00AM-3:00PM
Location: Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, in the DistrictMore Information
Positive Outcomes from Discussion on Bad Nonprofit Apples
Written by Malcolm Furgol, on May 11, 2010
Knowing how to anticipate and react to bad apples in the nonprofit sector is an important part of responsible nonprofit management. The current budget crises effecting nonprofit funders makes it vital that organizations work harder than ever to be transparent and ensure confidence in the sector. To address this issue the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington held a discussion yesterday, inviting nonprofit organizations in the DC area to participate.
As a result of the discussion, several points were established as recommended action items:
Externally communicate best practices for nonprofit management.
When reacting to reports of a bad apple be clear and concise in communicating your organization’s perspective so that your audience can understand the context of the situation.
Condemn misconduct, not specific organizations.
Take advantage of opportunities such as providing commentary to WAMU in order to further disseminate your message.
As facilitator Walter Smith with DC Appleseed said, “If you don’t communicate then you forfeit the story.”
Guest Blogger: Ilir Zherka
Executive Director, DC Vote
A City Paper article recently published, “Muzzle Burned: Why Ceding the Moral High Ground on D.C. Voting Rights Didn't Work,” questioned DC Vote's effectiveness over the past few years because we have not secured passage of the DC Voting Rights Act. They got it wrong. We successfully shifted the debate to a focus on rights -- to representation and democracy -- for DC residents.
As a result, we have garnered more bi-partisan support than any other effort in a generation. We have built the largest and most enduring national coalition ever around this issue. That coalition has engaged tens of thousands of people in the fight. We have educated over 100 million people world-wide through the news coverage of our activities. We have secured bi-partisan majority votes in Congress for the first time in 30 years. With others, we have also secured the complete elimination of riders on reproductive rights, needle-exchange and medical marijuana.
Most importantly, we have institutionalized the movement for the first time in the history of the District.
Advocacy campaigns are marathons, not sprints. No legislation is ever "dead" while the movement promoting it is still strong. Despite this set back, we remain strong. Our campaign of steps toward statehood is the only viable strategy. Don't count us out. Within the remaining months of this year, we will fight against attacks to our gun laws, improve Home Rule and work to create an opportunity for passage of the DC Voting Rights Act.
Leadership Arlington's Young Professional Program gives up-and-coming young leaders the opportunity to develop new skills, acquire the resources and knowledge necessary to engage in their community. Their program is focused on skill building, civic engagement and philanthropy. They have a rolling deadline - apply now! Application and other info online.
► EXCEL AWARDs Nominations due July 30
The Center for Nonprofit Advancement
is now accepting nominations for the Gelman, Rosenberg & Freedman 2010
EXCEL Award which spotlights up to three outstanding
nonprofit leaders in our area for outstanding nonprofit
chief executive leadership. Each winner receives a $5,000 professional
development account to use in their role as an organization's chief executive.
In addition, the winning organization receives a $2,000 grant to provide
professional development opportunities for their staff.
► SOCIAL VENTURE CONSULTING Nominations
due July 31
The
Center for Social Value Creation at the University of Maryland is accepting applications for their Social Venture Consulting Program,
in partnership with Grassroots.org. The program matches MBA and undergrad
students with nonprofits, combining
capacity-building consulting services. Projects are designed for 60-80 hours over three months to address specific
issues. More info online. Apply online for Fall 2010: for nonprofits under $1M budget and over $1M budget. Contact: Julie Lloyd by email or phone (301) 405-9506.
► CAUSE CONSULTING FOR NONPROFITS Applications due August 13
Georgteown University's Center for Social Impact Communication is accepting 2010 applications from nonprofits interested in
having a team of graduate students develop and implement a
strategic communications plan for your organization over the course of eight
months beginning September 2. Deadline: August 13.
► GO PAPERLESS & FUNDRAISE TOGETHER Deadline is Aug 16
The Paperless Choice Challenge Awardis sponsoring awards to reward and support digital fund raising strategies at U.S. nonprofits.Apply by August 16, 2010. Four prizes totaling $20,000 will be awarded to organizations demonstrating innovation and results in paperless fundraising.
The Nonprofit Times hosts its "Best NonProfit Organizations to Work for" program. Registration is
simple; read the Assessment
Process information before submitting your registration
form. To participate, all nonprofits begin by filling out and
submitting a registration form either online
or by downloading the PDF
Registration Form. Registration Deadline: October 15,
2010.
► LEADER TO LEADER
SCHOLARSHIP Deadline is Dec 15
The American Management Association and Leader to Leader Institutescholarship program assists nonprofits in developing strong leadership and is designed to provide nonprofit leaders with an opportunity to step out of the day-to-day, interact with peers across sectors, and develop practical skills they can apply immediately within their organizations.
►Kaiser Permanente Bridge subsidized health care program
This program is designed to help those who cannot afford health care coverage due to an unexpected change in job status or income. To qualify for the Bridge program, individuals cannot be eligible for any other public or private health care program including Medicaid and Medicare, and annual income must be less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. Depending on income, monthly premiums would not be more than $40 dollars per month for individual coverage and $120 dollars a month for family coverage.
Contact the Kaiser Permanente Bridge Community Partner in your community:
DISTRICT: UPO (202) 238-4653
Capital Breast Care Center (202) 784-2700
VIRGINIA:
Arlington County (703) 228-1350
City of Alexandria (703) 519-5979 x220 or (703) 746-5902
Fairfax County (703) 324-8372
Loudoun County (703) 771-5871
Prince William County (703) 490-1497
or Family Health Connection (Prince William) (703) 670-1852
MARYLAND:
Montgomery County (301) 929-6880 x1571
Prince George's County (301) 856-9449
or Greater Baden Health Services (Prince George's) 301-599-0463 x1117
