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Upcoming Professional Workshops
When to Call for Help: Working with Nonprofit Consultants
Appomattox Regional Library System
Class Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Fund Development 101: Building a Diverse Revenue Portfolio
Appomattox Regional Library System
Class Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010

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Weekly Update

August 30, 2010

Weekly Update gives you highlights of current local, state and national news, thought provoking articles and opportunities for citizen action. Each week, you'll see some of the most popular and new features from our Web site.

Black-white achievement gap & community schools

 
A recent report, The Black-White Achievement Gap: When Progress Stopped, focuses on the substantial gap between the educational achievement of white and black children in the U.S. The decline of stable neighborhoods was identified as a major contributing factor. The research shows that without strong communities for support, children will not succeed academically or socially in schools. The researchers state the key to restarting progress in closing the gap is in "uplifting whole neighborhoods in terms of their economic and social capitol, their school quality, and their recreational health infrastructure." The Coalition for Community Schools believes in an integrated approach that focuses on academics, health and social services, youth and community development and community engagement leading to improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. Locally, Southside Community Partners works to build nonprofit capacity and cross-sector partnerships to reinvigorate the community. Visit our website and Nonprofit Resource Center. You can also attend our upcoming Community Book Group on Sept 30.

 

Southside News & Views

 

Bullet Interesting findings on underage drinking in Chesterfield
Bullet United Way honors Cameron Foundation
Bullet New VSU president is reaching out to community
Bullet Serenity educates Southside youth on risk prevention
Bullet Rolls Royce needs skilled labor in Southside
Bullet What is an advisory council and should your organization have one?

New in the Community

- The Committee to Save Public Education invites the public to attend a forum tonight on Petersburg's charter school initiatives.

- Swift Creet Mill Theatre is in need of a chest or upright freezer to hold food products.

- Southside Health Education Foundation is pleased to welcome Deborah Barfield Williamson as their new Executive Director.

Southside Community Partners
Check it Out @ the Nonprofit Resource Center!

Trouble at the Top: The Nonprofit Board's Guide to Managing an Imperfect Chief Executive by Katha Kissman Check it out here!

Ever struggled with a Chief Executive? Want to share your thoughts with the learn from others? Join us for the launch of our Hot Topics: Community Book Talk on Sept. 30 at the Sycamore Rouge.

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