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NCAVA is proud to be a Partner for North Carolina's 2008 Nonprofit Awareness Month in November! For more information click here: www.ncnonprofits.org/NAM.asp
GOV. EASLEY ANNOUNCES $2.3 MILLION IN FEDERAL AMERICORPS GRANTS AVAILABLE
Nonprofit and Community Organizations Should Submit Applications by Feb. 24, 2009
RALEIGH - Gov. Mike Easley today announced that more than $2.3 million in federal AmeriCorps grants are available for North Carolina nonprofits and government agencies that work to address education, public safety, homeland security, environment and human service needs. The N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, which is located in the Governor's Office, will coordinate grant distribution.
"Since 1994, more than 5,000 AmeriCorps members in North Carolina have improved the lives of people across our state," said Easley. "Because of these federal grants, communities can address important citizen needs that would otherwise go unmet."
Grant applications are due to the N.C. Volunteer Commission by noon on Feb. 24, 2009. Application forms are available on the N.C. Volunteer Commission's Web site, www.volunteernc.org, or by calling the N.C. Volunteer Commission at 919/715-3470 or 1/800-820-4483. Grants will be awarded based on community support, program design, organizational capacity, budget adequacy, sustainability and documented goals.
To apply, interested organizations must attend a training and technical assistance session, which discusses administrative regulations and policies, as well as program and reporting requirements. To register for one of these workshops, e-mail Tim Kelly, training officer, at Tim.Kelly@nc.gov, at least three days prior to the session. The workshops are free and will be offered on the following dates:
Thursday, November 13, 2008 - Hickory
Monday, November 17, 2008 - Raleigh
Thursday, December 4, 2008 - Greensboro
Thursday, January 15, 2009 - Goldsboro
AmeriCorps is a national service initiative designed to increase volunteering and civic service in America. The initiative is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and administered by the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service, a federal and state-funded agency housed in the Governor's Office. Members currently serve in 13 different programs in North Carolina. Members serve in full-time, half-time, minimum-time and education award-only positions, receive a living stipend and are eligible for education awards up to $4,725.
More information is available online at www.volunteernc.org or by calling 919/715-3470 or toll-free at 1/800-820-4483.
NCAVA Spotlights Its Corporate Members
NCAVA is grateful for the support from its corporate members for 2008. Below is a brief description of each agency and highlights from the important role each one plays in the community. Thank you very much Corporate Members.
Community Health Services helps individuals achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Their vision is to ensure that high-quality and affordable healthcare is accessible to the entire community. CHS-NC has provided care for over 50 years. Services provided include chronic disease screenings, counseling, and education. CHS-NC depends on volunteers during their peak time which is the cold-flu season. Volunteers are utilized as greeters at the clinic and nurses who provide counseling help guide people into a healthier life style. Volunteer artists lend their creative hand to bring kids into the healthy life style picture.
UNC-TV
UNC-TV has been providing unique, life-changing television since 1955. They are based out of the Research Triangle Park, and now have 22 stations that provide state-wide educational television. Not only is UNC-TV broadcasted on the air, they also provide podcasts, streaming, and RSS services over the internet. UNC-TV depends on volunteers to keep the station alive. Volunteers spend many hours answering the telephones during their annual Telethons. Volunteers also help out as event coordinators, tour guides, special production personnel and many other things with Kids Club of UNC-TV. UNC-TV relies heavily of volunteer participation.
Duke Hospital Auxiliary
Duke Hospital Auxiliary has been a major part of Duke University Medical Center for over 50 years. Volunteers assist in the Gift Shops, in the Kidz Need Hugz programs, and in the Emergency Department of Duke University Medical Center. The Book Cart and the Coffee Cart also depend on volunteers for staffing. Moneys raised by these willing volunteers go directly to the hospital.
3HC
3HC is a community-based organization that strives to treat their hospice patients with respectful care during their greatest time of need. Their values include integrity, caring, compassion, professionalism, and progressiveness. Volunteers are vital to 3HC. They provide patients a friend outside the family who can lend a listening ear. Volunteers help the families in many ways such as running errands; doing household chores, and even some light yard work to keep their houses looking nice. Each volunteer is trained to ensure that the families can count on dependable, caring, and loving people.
Jacob's Ladder Job Center
Jacob's Ladder Job Center is a member of the N.C. Center for Nonprofits. Jacob's Ladder has been helping the unemployed since 1998 and is widely growing. Jacob's Ladder's volunteers have the option of volunteering from home or in the main office. They call the local employers to gain a relationship and trust for their clients. They also plan special events for both the employers and their clients. The volunteers also assist their clients in typing resumes. Volunteers also take pictures, write columns, and spread the word of the wonderful work that Jacob's Ladder Job Center does.
North Carolina Central University - Dept. of Public Administration
The Department of Public Administration at North Carolina Central University strives to prepare students, from diverse backgrounds, to become professionals with the knowledge and skills required for ethical leadership in the public and non-profit sectors through effective teaching, applied and scholarly research and service to developing communities. In partnership with the public and non-profit sectors, the Department of Public Administration strives to serve developing communities by empowering their leaders to make informed and equitable decisions.
NCAVA Announces 2009 State Conference On Volunteerism Location
NCAVA is pleased to announce that the 2009 State Conference on Volunteerism will be held in Boone, North Carolina. Stay tuned for more information and details!