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Upcoming Workshops
Telling Your Story: Webinar (Part 3 of 3)No one knows your organization better than you! Uncover new ways to
spread the word effectively. This session will highlight core content and delivery
techniques of meaningful organizational stories. Date: March 3, 2010
Time: 10:00am - 11:00amPresenters:
SC Campaign Staff
Click here to register.
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Can't Stop the Waves? Learn to Surf!
Can't stop the waves of change that are impacting your funding, programming and even your sustainability? Then, join us for the 11th Summer Institute and learn to surf the waves. You'll learn about the oceans of opportunity that will contribute to your organization's sustainability amidst the current waves of economic change!
Takin' a Dip.........SI Registration Fees Cut Drastically!
We're bringing you the best for less in 2010! In our changing economy, this year's Institute is a must-attend for youth-serving professionals. To help ensure you are there, our registration fees have taken a dip - yet we plan on offering the same high-quality Summer Institute that you have grown to expect!
CAPP/MAPP/NMF $150.00
General $250.00
Out of State $300.00
One-Day $125.00
Swimming Lessons.............Call for Presentations
Want to help leaders and staff members of youth-serving organizations learn to better navigate or swim the waves of change? Then, the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy invites you to be a part of its premier annual educational event! We are seeking qualified presenters to help Summer Institute participants sharpen their swimming skills so they are better prepared to serve youth on all levels. To present at this exciting event, feel free to submit a proposal. The DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION is February 26, 2010 and ACCEPTANCE NOTIFICATIONS will be sent by March 08, 2010.
Come Aboard ........Book Your Hotel Room Today!Join the South Carolina Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy for the 11th Annual Summer Institute at the Embassy Suites North Charleston where you'll be surrounded by the charm of one of America's most beautiful cities.
Two-room suites are reserved at the conference rates of just $149 per night single/double occupancy and $159 triple and $169 quad. Call 1-800- EMBASSY or the hotel directly at 1-843-747-1882 now to reserve your room for the Institute. You can also book your lodging online. Be sure to mention the SC Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy to get this special conference rate.
Sea Captains............2010 Summer Institute Sponsors!
Special thanks to our already amazing list of 2010 Institute sponsors! Click here for more information if you're interested in joining us as a sponsor or exhibitor, or to advertise in the Institute program.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
New Morning Foundation
Palmetto Health
SC Department of Education
SC Department of Health & Environmental Control
Smith Family Fund |
The Buzz: Teen Expressions 2010
Designed solely for teens, this contest encourages young people to creatively express how teen pregnancy and other issues affect their lives. This year's theme 'I Am A Teen. Is there an App for that?' will allow teens to showcase their talents and have their voices heard throughout the state. Contest deadline is March 12.
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Now Accepting Applications for the APP Certificate Program
The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention (APP) Certificate Program is now accepting applicationsthrough April 1, 2010! In partnership with the University of South Carolina's Arnold School of Public Health, the SC Campaign is looking for leaders who are dedicated to both enhancing their professional development and providing young people with the best, proven-effective programs available. Interested in finding out more? Visit our APP Certificate Program Web portal today! |
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Upcoming Workshops and Events
Webinar on Replicating Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs
The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy will host a webinar on replicating evidence-based teen pregnancy prevention programs.
The call will focus on the following questions:
- What is an evidence-based program?
- How do I choose an evidence-based program that is the right fit for my community?
- What does it mean to replicate a program with fidelity, and how important is it?
- What resources does The National Campaign have on evidence-based programs?
Date: February 22, 2010
Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Click here to register for the webinar.
Getting to Know Safer Choices This 3-hour meeting is a can't miss for CHE Coordinators, School Administrators, and local partners who work within school districts! Learn how this adolescent pregnancy prevention program can reduce drop-out rates, improve standardized test scores, and be successfully implemented in your school!
Date: March 10, 2010
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
STD and HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Summit
Date: April 7, 2010
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Crane Creek Community Center
7405 Fairfield Rd.
Columbia, SC
For more information call 803-223-9501.
Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign of North Carolina Annual ConferenceJoin APPCNC, the NC Division of Public Health, and Wake
AHEC as we celebrate APPCNC's 25th anniversary at our annual conference.
Date: May 18 - 20, 2010
Location: Joseph S. Koury Convention Center
3121 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Registration deadline is April 30, 2010. Click here for more information or to register to attend. |
Grants AvailableGeorgia-Pacific Foundation
The Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range
of organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where
Georgia-Pacific operates, and where company employees live and work.
The Foundation has identified the following key
investment areas: education, including job readiness and literacy; community
investment, including affordable housing and cultural programs; environment,
including resource conservation and clean air/clean water; and entrepreneurship,
especially among youth, women, and minorities. Grants generally range from
$1,000 to $5,000. Grant applications will be accepted between January 1 and
October 31, 2010. Visit the company's website to take the required online
eligibility survey.
Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is accepting entries for its Girls Going Places Entrepreneurship Award Program.This annual Guardian's initiative is designed to reward the
enterprising spirits of girls ages 12 to 18. Guardian awards prizes
to 15 girls who demonstrate budding entrepreneurship; are taking the
first steps toward financial independence; and make a difference in
their schools and communities. Every year, prizes totaling $30,000 are
granted to three top winners and 12 finalists each year, to further
their entrepreneurialpursuits or save for college. Applications must be received by February 26.
2010 Community Awards Program
The South Carolina Chapter of the March of Dimes has announced funding available for community-based programs working to address the health concerns of pregnant women and infants in the state.
Eligible applicants are not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, for-profit organizations, and government agencies providing services in South Carolina. Grants may be used to support activities such as purchase and distribution of March of Dimes health education materials, implementation of March of Dimes community programs, or a conference for health professionals. Award amounts will range up to $3,000.The application deadline is February 26, 2010. Building Healthy Communities Grant Program
The Home Depot is offering grants, up to $2,500, to registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public schools or tax-exempt public service agencies in the U.S. who are using the power of volunteers to improve the physical health of their community. Grants are made in the form of The Home Depot gift cards for the purchase or tools or materials. Grants are highly competitive and there are three grant cycles for 2010, with a deadline of March 1 for the first cycle.
MAC AIDS Fund: U.S. Community Grant Opportunities
The M·A·C AIDS Fund supports nonprofit organizations that are providing vital services to people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. The Fund's U.S. Community Grants Program provides grants of up to $50,000 to service providers for U.S.-based programs that are providing food and nutrition or housing services to people living with HIV/AIDS. Online applications for Food and Nutrition Community Grants must be submitted by March 15, 2010. The Housing Community Grants online application will be available on the Fund's website in March and applications will be due on June 15, 2010. Visit the Fund's website to review the guidelines for the U.S. Community Grants Program.
2010 Make a Powerful Difference Contest
The makers of Pine-Sol cleaners have launched the 2010 Make a Powerful Difference Contest, which will award grants online to women who are helping improve their communities and are making extraordinary change. One grand-prize winner will receive $10,000 to make a difference for their community or cause, while an additional nine finalists will each receive $1,000 to help support their initiatives. Applications are due by March 22.
Drug Free Communities Support Program
The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP) are accepting applications for fiscal year (FY) 2010 Drug Free Communities Support Program (DFC) grants. The purpose of this program is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance use among youth. The application deadline is March 19.
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Website of the Week:
Tell Them
 Tell Them is a grassroots advocacy network that believes every woman in South Carolina has the right to access uncensored health information, counseling and services, deserves the right to reach her full potential, and the right to receive age appropriate, comprehensive sexual health education.
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DHEC WORKSHOPS & INFO 
The STD/HIV Division is now accepting registration for the following training opportunities:
STD 101: February 25, 2010
Location Information: All training(s) are currently scheduled to be held in Columbia. Site locations will be provided in the confirmation letter with directions..
For More Information: All communications regarding training should be directed to James Harris, Jr. STD/HIV Division Training Coordinator, at 803-898-0480 or by e-mail at harrisj@dhec.sc.gov | |
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