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The Beacon Cafe Youth Showcase Auditions
Event Date:
April 5, 2008
Location:
Wordsworth Beacon Center @ Norris S. Barratt Middle School
Event Time:
11 am - 3 pm
Descripition and Details:

For youth artists ages 8-18 years-old Singers Rappers Musicians Poets Actors Dancers.

For information about CODA Program services please visit www.codaprogram.com.

The CODA Program encourages youth and community organizations to get involved with the Beacon Café Youth Showcase. To learn more about how your organization can be involved please contact Nathan Jones at nathan@codaprogram.com.

Saturday, April 5th 11am-3pm Wordsworth Beacon Center at Norris S. Barratt Middle School 16th & Wharton Street, Philadelphia

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First Person World Premiere & Benefit Concert!
Event Date:
April 6, 2008
Location:
International House, 3701 Chestnut Street
Event Time:
World Premiere begins at 9:15
Descripition and Details:

Presented by Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP...

9:15PM - World Premiere -$10 via Philadelphia Film Festival

11:00PM - World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street Benefit Concert - $5/Free with Festival Ticket or Pass

**Donations to benefit The First Person Trust Fund & Philadelphia Academies, Inc. Music, Ursal Rucker & DJ Dozia w/ The Back to Basics Band Host, Lisa Nutter

This astonishing documentary lets six Philadelphia students turn the camera on themselves as they struggle to secure their college futures.

Six students in the Philadelphia public school system were each given a video camera as part of an independent film project. That simple premise expanded radically over the next two years resulting in this profound and vital documentary covering the difficulties these applicants faced preparing for college while dealing with the daily trials and tribulations inherent in being a student in schools with a 50% or worse drop-out rate.

While conditions may be difficult, the film does offer signs of hope. The unobtrusive style of the film lends itself to the students unguarded honesty when talking about their lives, their aspirations and their hopes. With pressures mounting from the nearing of their respective graduations, the grind of working jobs and the all too real threat of street violence, can these students achieve their goals? Just as important are the questions raised about the public education system by this deeply-moving film.

First-time director Benjamin Herold has created a moving and illuminating portrait that also demonstrates that we can each make a major difference in changing and saving lives. -- Scott Johnston

ScreeningsSunday, April 6 « 9:15 PM International House

Tickets $10.00 Add to My Festival Saturday, April 12 « 4:30 PM International House

Tickets $10.00 Add to My Festival Festival of Independents presented by DIVEWorld Premiere Director: Benjamin Herold Cast: Steven Parr, Malikka Saeed, Kurtis Graves, Shalisa Ousley, Macho, Doug Fresh Producer(s): Benjamin Herold, Sharon Mullally, Kate Slovich Cinematographer: Chong K. Pak Editor(s): Sharon Mullally First Person is Benjamin Herold's debut. Print Source:Benjamin Herold

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St. Joseph's University hosts Bishop Tutu
Event Date:
April 6, 2008
Location:
St. Joe University's Alumni Memorial Field House, 54th & City Line Avenue
Event Time:
Begins at 7pm
Descripition and Details:

Nobel Peace Laureate and human rights activist Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak at Saint Joseph's University on Sunday, April 6th.

Tutu, who received the 1984 Nobel Peace Prize is recognized for his crusading efforts to end human rights abuses, violence and poverty. As general secretary of the South African Council of Churches, he launched an extensive campaign to achieve social justice and racial conciliation in South Africa. The event is free and will take place in the Alumni Memorial Field House, 54th & City Line Avenue, at 7pm.

Tickets must be reserved in advance. For additional information or to reserve a ticket, contact Jeanne Montgomery at 610.660.1226.

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NAMIWalks Kickoff Luncheon
Event Date:
April 6, 2008
Location:
The Shop/H& H Community Development Center, 2036 E. Haines Street
Event Time:
1 - 3pm
Descripition and Details:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) will hold the NAMIWalks Kick-Off Luncheon on Sunday April 6th from 1-3pm at the Shop/ H & H Community Development Center, 2036 East Haines Street in Philadelphia (near MLK High School).

The event will honor the more than thirty team captains and sponsors and provide an opportunity to learn how to become involved in the first ever Greater Philadelphia NAMIWalks, a fundraising and mental health awareness event, which will be held Sunday May 31st starting at Memorial Hall.

For more information or to make a reservation call 215-886-0350.

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Youth Photo Exhibit Explores School Realities
Event Date:
April 7, 2008
Location:
Center Court in the lower level at the Gallery at Market East
Event Time:
4:30 - 6pm
Descripition and Details:

In 2007, fifteen Philadelphia high school students from Youth United for Change (YUC) began working with a group called Critical Exposure. They were given 35mm cameras and the opportunity to record what they thought was important for the public to know about their education.

Their work will be exhibited from April 7th-14th at the Center Court in the lower level at the Gallery at Market East, 9th and Market Streets in Philadelphia.

On Monday, April 7th, an opening reception for the photo documentary exhibit, called Eyes on Education, will be held from 4:30-6pm. Lori Shorr, Mayor's Nutter's deputy for education, student and parent organizations, education advocates, and others will speak about needed school improvements and how a lack of funding has affected their schools.

They will also call on state legislators to support the Governors proposed education budget. For more information email Miriam Okine or call (215)-238-6970, ext. 332.

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Free Bilingual Special Education Training Sessions
Event Date:
April 8, 2008
Location:
Philadelphia HUNE, Inc., 2200 N. 2nd Street
Event Time:
9:30 am - 12:00 pm
Descripition and Details:

Philadelphia HUNE Inc. is offering FREE Bilingual Special Education Training Sessions!!

Learn your child's Special Education Rights according to the new Federal law IDEA 04 and State Law, and how to effectively advocate for your child for FREE.

Receive a bilingual Manual on Special Education Procedures!

Participants must attend a minimum of 4 training sessions in order to graduate.

Classes are bilingual: English Class: Starting Tuesday April 8, 2008 an end Tuesday May 6, 2008 (Tuesday classes) 9:30am -12noon Graduation: May 16, 2008

Spanish Class: Starting Thursday April 10, 2008 and end Thursday May 15, 2008 9:30am - 12noon Graduation: May 16, 2008

Snacks and Refreshments will be served!

Philadelphia HUNE, Inc is located: 2200 N. 2nd Street (Corner of 2nd & Susquehanna Streets) Philadelphia, PA 19133 P: 215.425.6203/F: 215.425.6204

Classes are limited, so please call to reserve your spaces today

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Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow Gala Dinner
Event Date:
April 9, 2008
Location:
The Crystal Tea Room, Wanamaker Bldg., 1201 Market Street, 9th Floor
Event Time:
Begins at 5:30 pm (Cocktails)
Descripition and Details:

Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow Gala Dinner

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 5:30 pm -- Cocktails 6:30 pm -- Dinner

The Crystal Tea Room Wanamaker Building 1201 Market Street, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19107

To sponsor this event, to attend, or for further information, please contact Mary Ann Milner at 215.665.2534 or maryann@uwsepa.org

Molly D. Shepard Founder, President and CEO, The Leader's Edge, LLC

Molly D. Shepard will receive the 2008 United Way Women Caring About What Matters Award -- for founding the United Way Women's Initiative, for her tireless work in the Philadelphia philanthropic community and for her outstanding civic leadership.

Molly has more than twenty five years' experience in career development consulting, leadership development, executive coaching and executive search. In 2000, Molly founded The Leader's Edge, a Philadelphia-based organization that is dedicated to the advancement of high-level executive women through leadership development. Previously, she was Chairman, President and Co-founder of Manchester, Inc., one of the world's largest career development consulting firms.

Judith M. von Seldeneck Founder and Chairman and CEO, Diversified Search

Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chairman and CEO of Diversified Search, will make the keynote speech. Diversified Search was the first retained executive search firm in Philadelphia and the largest woman owned firm in the country. In 1998, Diversified Search became one of the first executive search firms to be acquired by a large public corporation, MPS Group, a $2 billion NYSE corporation. In 2004, Management bought the firm back from MPS Group and in 2005 became the exclusive US Partner of Ray & Berndtson, the sixth largest retained executive search partnership in the world with 51 offices in 32 countries.

Judee has received a number of awards including Philadelphia Magazine's First TrailBlazer Award, the Philadelphia Business Journal and the National Association of Women Business Owners Women of Distinction Award, American Heart Association Heart of Philadelphia Award, Civic Leadership Award of the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, the Eleanor Raynolds Award and Gardner W. Heidrick Award for excellence in executive search presented by the Association of Executive Search Consultants (AESC), the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce's Paradigm Award for the top woman in business and leadership in the community and was selected by the National Women's Economic Alliance and Directors Resource Council for the Directors Choice Award for her service on public company boards and was named woman of outstanding achievement by the Philadelphia Women's Network.

INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS WILL MATCH DONATIONS

Independence Blue Cross will match all new and increased gifts* from individuals toward the Women's Initiative if made by April 30, 2008. Please take advantage of this generous offer from Independence Blue Cross to double your contribution.

We invite you to join the Women's Initiative and help United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania make a positive impact in the community and a real difference in the lives of young girls. Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow is a program that focuses on encouraging and supporting adolescent girls in developing and maintaining attitudes and behaviors related to the "six pillars of character" -- trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

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Community Night at the Franklin Institute
Event Date:
April 9, 2008
Location:
Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street
Event Time:
5 - 8 pm
Descripition and Details:

SPORTS MANIA!!

Get your sports safety tips from the pros. -Join the Brain Injury Awareness Association for their special FREE Bike Helmet giveaway! (While Supplies Last) -Experience the science behind sports! Make your OWN Balancing Baseball Player (While Supplies Last) -Visit our exciting hands-on Sports Challenge Exhibit!

PLUS: See Luke Skywalker's landspeeder and other hovering vehicles in our NEW exhibit: Star Wars: Where Science Meets Imagination FREE!

Special Star Wars Fels Planetarium Show! Far, Far, Away at 5, 5:45, 6:30, and 7:15. FREE IMAX tickets! See Dinosaurs as they never been seen before in Dinosaurs Alive at 6 and 7pm! (Tickets are handed out at Registration and are first come, first served!)

AND... Explore the night sky and beyond in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory from 5pm - 8pm! (Weather permitting) The entire Science Museum is open for you to enjoy. Experience all of our exhibits including: The Giant Heart, Space Command, and Sir Isaac's Loft! PLEASE NOTE: Registration will take place in Lunch Room A on the First Floor. Please enter The Franklin through the Business Entrance on 20th Street.

DONT Forget... If you attend 4 Community Nights, you'll be entered for a chance to win a FREE Franklin Institute Membership for a year!

The NEXT Community Night is May 21, 2008! Mark your calendar Now! 2008 Community Nights: June 18 and July 30.

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Community Safety Organizational Meetings - Cobbs Creek
Event Date:
April 9, 2008
Location:
Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, Cobbs Creek Parkway & Spruce Street
Event Time:
12-1:30 PM
Descripition and Details:

Contact: Mwanna Swans (215) 940-0550

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Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair in Philadelphia
Event Date:
April 10, 2008
Location:
Saint Joseph's University - Alumni Fieldhouse
Event Time:
10am - 2pm
Descripition and Details:

Your organization is invited to participate in the Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair in Philadelphia on Thursday, April 10th from 10am - 2pm. This event is hosted by St. Joseph's University Career Development Center and co-hosted by Villanova University Career Services , and the Nonprofit Career Fair Consortium: Cabrini College, Chestnut Hill College, Drexel University, Eastern University, LaSalle University, Neumann College, Penn State University Great Valley, Rosemont College, Saint Joseph's University, Swarthmore College, Temple University, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Jefferson University, University of Delaware, University of Pennsylvania, Ursinus College, Villanova University, and Widener University.

The event will be held at Saint Joseph's University in the Alumni Fieldhouse (at City Avenue and 54th Street).

At this fair, organizations can connect with hundreds of people dedicated to contributing to their community through nonprofit and public service work.¦ Our fairs attract people from every experience level including current undergraduate and grad school students, experienced professionals (both from within the nonprofit sector and those transitioning from the business and government sectors), as well as other members of the community.

The fair is free for individuals, and organizations pay a $50 registration fee, which includes lunch for two staff members.

For more information, and to register, please go to http://www.idealist.org and click "Philadelphia" in the list of Nonprofit Career Fairs on the right side.

If you have any questions, please email Jillian@idealist.org.

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Reading in Concert: August Wilson, "Still Alive" in the Written Word
Event Date:
April 10, 2008
Location:
The New Freedom Theatre, 1346 North Broad Street
Event Time:
7:30 pm -Evening Performance
Descripition and Details:

Reading in Concert: August Wilson "Still Alive" in the Written Word

10am - School Matinee ($5/student) 7:30pm - Evening Performance ($5 @ the door)

Join Art Sanctuary for two special performances honoring the two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright August Wilson (pictured right) (The Piano Lesson, Fences, Seven Guitars and Jitney). Actor and professor Johnnie Hobbs, Jr. (Black Nativity and Cooley High) along with students from University of the Arts will honor the life and works of Wilson through selected literary stage readings. Art Sanctuary's community wide reading program, Reading in Concert, sends college students to lead groups in a common text to develop an appreciation of literature, cultivate self-awareness, and improve literacy skills in traditional and non-traditional learning environments. Teachers, please register your class by contacting education coordinator, Melissa Talley-Palmer at mpalmer@artsanctuary.org or 215.232.4485.

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Groups sponsor political action training
Event Date:
April 12, 2008
Location:
FOP Lodge #5, 1336 Sprint Garden Street
Event Time:
9 - 11:30 am
Descripition and Details:

political action training on lobbying, voter mobilization, and the Voter Protection Act will be held Saturday, April 12, 9-11:30am at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5, 1336 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia. Registration with light refreshments opens at 8:30am. The event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Connections Committee of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Pennsylvania State Social Action Coordination of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, Coalition of Labor Women, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5, and the A. Philip Randolph Institute. To reserve a seat, call 215-665-2617 or email pa.sacoordinator@yahoo.com.

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YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Event Date:
April 12, 2008
Location:
YMCA of Germantown, 5722 Greene Street
Event Time:
10 am - 2 pm
Descripition and Details:

Put Play in Your Day!

Join us for a FREE YMCA Healthy Kids Day! -Fun, Games and Giveaways! -Face Painting -Vendors; Entertainment, Refreshments

For more information, call (215) 844-3281.

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Legs Against Arms 5K/Walk, 1 mile Fun Run/Walk, Peace Festival, and Celebration of Youth
Event Date:
April 13, 2008
Location:
Saint Joseph's University & the Surrounding Community
Event Time:
Registration at 7:00 am
Descripition and Details:

As an outgrowth of our commitment to eliminate the epidemic of youth violence in Philadelphia, Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is hosting Legs Against Arms, a 5K Race/Walk, at Saint Joseph's University and the surrounding community on April 13, 2008. The intent is to begin to change the social norms in Philadelphia that celebrate violence. Legs Against Arms will encourage youth and adults to come together to strengthen their legs as they send a clear message opposing arms in Philadelphia. Proceeds will support our on-going work to build respect between individuals in our local and global communities. For more information, please visit: www.LegsAgainstArms.org, Race registration info: registration@LegsAgainstArms.org or (610) 429-2494, General Event info: info@LegsAgainstArms.org or (215) 765-8703.

Additional information about Physicians for Social Responsibility and our program is available at: Website: www.psrphila.org, Tel: (215) 765-8703, Fax: (215) 765-3942 Physicians for Social Responsibility, 704 N. 23rd Street, Phila, PA 19130

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Philly Clean Up Day
Event Date:
April 15, 2008
Location:
TBA
Event Time:
TBA
Descripition and Details:

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter has set a citywide Philly Spring Clean Up to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008 from 9am to 2pm. The citywide clean up is a kick off to a series of activities aimed at creating more vibrant and livable Philadelphia neighborhoods. The Mayor is seeking community organizations to partner with city agencies in conducting the clean up activities. On Monday, Mayor Nutter will officially announce the clean up at noon in Love Park, located at 15th St. and JFK Blvd. in Center City Philadelphia. Beginning March 10th, the city is asking partners to direct volunteers to register on the official registration website or the clean up hotline, 215-683-CLEAN. Community groups are also asked to identify clean up locations and identify specific boundaries along commercial corridors that they would like to help clean. The project will be posted on the official Philly Clean Up website for volunteers to sign up. Agencies will also be asked to provide the address and phone number of the site where volunteers will check in, receive assignments and supplies for the clean up. The City will provide gloves, t-shirts, brooms, bags and other related material. Host sites will be responsible for distributing refreshments and hosting special guests. To get a copy of the registration forms or for more information, email Carlton Williams or call 215-685- 5470.

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Board Job Fair
Event Date:
April 15, 2008
Location:
Pyramid Club
Event Time:
TBA
Descripition and Details:

Each Year, United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania offers a Board Orientation Program to young professionals in the region that teaches them about fundraising, board roles and responsibilities, board roles and responsibilities, board/administrator relationships, legal and ethical issues, and organizational life cycles.

The program works to match graduates to an agency.

The UWSEPA can help you recruit these young professionals who already know what to expect about board service. If you are interested call 215-665-2534.

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Koinonia - Celebrity Basketball Game
Event Date:
April 18, 2008
Location:
Community College of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden Street
Event Time:
Doors open at 7pm
Descripition and Details:

Athletics possess the ability to correlate its in-game happenings with life. For instance, in the game of basketball, we may experience an unjust ruling by an official ... our intention to perform a positive act for our team may be unsuccessful ... we may receive a foul that we believe was unnecessary. Instances similar to these also occur in life - whether at work, home, church, etc. These instances, whether in life or within the sport, arise our emotions and trigger certain responses.

Because of this, there is an opportunity to use basketball as a tool to communicate alternatives to violence by utilizing the sport to: (1) create a fellowship that focus on ministering the will of God to those in attendance; (2) use basketball to help identify emotions that can typically cause violence; and (3) use basketball to help attendees understand how to confront those emotions Biblically.

Come fellowship with your family, friends, and Church at the Community College of Philadelphia on Friday, April 18, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. For additional information or tickets, visit: www.PhillyKoinonia.org

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Grief Support Group - Where the Healing Process Begins
Event Date:
March 15, 2008
Location:
Philadelphia Public Library, Greene Street & Chelten Ave.
Event Time:
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Descripition and Details:
Sponsored by: E.M.I.R. (Every Murder is Real), For more information call (215) 848-4068.

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Grands As Parents Events
Event Date:
April 19, 2008
Location:
The Church of the Advocate, 2121 N. Gratz Street
Event Time:
Begins at 12 Noon
Descripition and Details:

Grands as Parents, a support and advocacy group for grandparents raising their grandchildren, is sponsoring several community events in April and May.

On Saturday, April 19th, the group will show two movies, beginning at noon and provide hot dogs, chips and soda for a $3 donation.

On Saturday, May 24th, the group will present a fashion show and luncheon. The event will begin at 1pm and the cost is $6. Both events will take place at Church of the Advocate Annex, 2121 N. Gratz St. in Philadelphia. The group is also sponsoring a trip to the Hilton Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday April 12th. The bus will leave at Gratz and Diamond Streets at 1pm. Cost is $25 and limited seating is on a first come, first served basis.

For more information contact Eileen Brown or Jean Hackney 215-236-5848.

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National 'Turn Up The Vote' Youth Summit
Event Date:
April 20, 2008
Location:
Temple University, The Liacouras Center Arena, 1776 N. Broad Street
Event Time:
1 - 4pm
Descripition and Details:

On the dawn of the most historical Presidential Election in history, the youth of America will draw the line and make the critical differences in Pennsylvania.

The Hip-Hop Research and Education Fund and PowerPAC will convene an unprecedented National Turn Up the Vote Youth Summit live from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Hip-hop icons and community leaders will issue a statewide and national call-to-action encouraging every 18- 35 year old to participate in the Pennsylvania primary on Tuesday, April 22 and go out to the polls in record numbers on November 4, 2008.

Confirmed Guest: Russell Simmons, Terrance J, Lil' Boosie, Dr. Benjamin Chavis, Webbie, Styles P, more to be announced...

LIMITED SEATING - For more information and to download and print more FREE Tickets, visit www.hsan.org

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Jazz Event to help musicians in crisis
Event Date:
April 27, 2008
Location:
Philadelphia Clef Club, Broad & Fitzwater Streets
Event Time:
5 - 9:00 pm
Descripition and Details:

Jazz Bridge is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that assists local jazz musicians in crisis and is dedicated to helping local artists maintain their dignity in the face of overwhelming hardship. The organization will host the second annual All-Star Jazz Jam at the Philadelphia Clef Club, Broad and Fitzwater Sts. on Sunday April 27, 5-9pm. The event will feature the Philadelphia areas biggest jazz artists. Tickets are $30 and include a buffet dinner. A cash bar will also available. For information and tickets call 215-517-8337, or visit http://www.jazzbridge.org/.

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Workshop to help nonprofits with new tax laws
Event Date:
April 29, 2008
Location:
American College of Physicians, 190 N. Independence Mall West
Event Time:
8 - 10:30 am
Descripition and Details:

The IRS has redesigned Form 990, which tax-exempt organizations must file annually. With additional emphasis on transparency and greater scrutiny of a nonprofit's operations and use of assets, every organization needs to be prepared for these coming changes. To help finance staff, executive directors and board members handle this transition, the Nonprofit Center is partnering with Asher & Co, Ltd., Certified Public Accountants and Business Consultants, to present a special program on April 29th.

Elizabeth Pilacik, chair of Asher's Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Services will discuss how to prepare for changes on the Form 990 and the relevant compliance issues. The Nonprofit Center will also have a small group of experts in governance and finance to participate in a Q&A on the impact of these changes. The cost for the workshop is $25 ($20 for Nonprofit Center members). The conference will take place 8-10:30am at the American College of Physicians, 190 N. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia. Register online by going here or by calling 215-951-1701.

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Community Safety Organizational Meetings - Point Breeze
Event Date:
April 30, 2008
Location:
Dixon House (Project U-Turn), 20th & Mifflin Streets
Event Time:
4-6 PM
Descripition and Details:

Theme: Fire Prevention; Contact: Kenyatta Bey (215) 950-0440

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