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Join the Girls Coalition of Southwestern Pennsylvania today! View a list of current members!
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The Girls Coalition is supported by a
grant from the
FISA Foundation.
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The Girls Coalition is supported by a
grant from the
Heinz Endowments
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Dear ,
The Fall continues to be busy for everyone and the Girls Coalition has been working hard to get more and more people involved. We hope you are able to connect with us soon! Think about getting involved in the following ways: The Girls Coalition is committed to being a valuable resource for the people and organizations who serve girls and young women, and we want to hear from our community. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions.Sincerely,
The Steering Committee Girls Coalition Southwestern Pennsylvania
Follow us on twitter @GirlsSWPA
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Girls Coalition Events and Announcements
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 Girls Coalition Presents: An Afternoon at the Movies
When: October 27, 2010; 2:30-5:30pm (doors open at 2pm)
Where: Kelly-Strayhorn Theater
5941 Penn Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Join the Girls Coalition for an afternoon of networking with other girl and young-women serving organizations, a screening of 'what's your point honey?', and a panel discussion about women and politics in our region.
Cost: $20 at the door
what's your point, honey? This documentary puts a new face on political leadership by introducing seven possible contenders coming down the pipeline, while revealing inequalities that still exist today.
Panelists: Dana Brown, Pennsylvania Center for Women, Politics, and Public Policy at Chatham University; Celeste Taylor, Regional Equity Monitor Project of the Black Political Empowerment Project; Kathy Wilson, Pennsylvania NOW; Representatives from the Women and Girls Foundation and Girl Gov
Moderator: Misti McKeehen, Coro Center for Civic Leadership
The event will include fun snacks and beverages!
Meet-n-Greet Series, hosted by the Membership Committee
These gatherings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month. Connect with your fellow girl-serving colleagues, discuss topics relevant to your work, and unwind in a fun, casual atmosphere! Join us for our first Girls Coalition Happy Hour (it's free!): Tuesday, November 9, 2010 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bricolage (937 Liberty Ave; Pittsburgh, PA 15222) RSVP to membership@girlscoalitionswpa.orgMark your calendars for December 14 and January 11 - more details coming soon! Economic Empowerment Networking BreakfastThis is an opportunity to hear, share, and discuss efforts towards the economic empowerment of girls. Whether you are an individual, organization, or a developer of innovative tools that work towards improving the lives of girls; we want you to attend. When: Thursday, December 2; 8:30-10:00am Where: Forbes Road Career & Technology Center in Monroeville How: Registration Fee: $10 (includes a light breakfast) Space is limited to 40 participants, so register early! Email info@girlscoalitionswpa.org to reserve your spot.
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Member Events and Announcements
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The Ellis School invites prospective parents to come learn more about what it means to be an Ellis girl!
Age 3 - Grade 12 Open House:
Sunday, November 7, 2:00 pm
Our all-school Open House events are a great way for prospective parents to learn more about the Ellis community through student-led campus tours and introductions to current parents, administrators, and faculty.
Contact admissions@theellisschool.org for more information
Raising a teenage girl? Need some help?
Our Savvy Cinderellas program might be just the ticket! This program provides a fun and creative way for girls to develop a healthy self image. Click here for video!
This program will be running at various locations throughout Pittsburgh. Keep checking our website regularly for details.
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Resources
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Wireless Neighborhoods Presents a Free Training Series for Afterschool/Daycare/Educational Programs in the city of Pittsburgh and Surrounding Areas
Participants who complete this four part training series will be awarded a CERTIFICATE of Completion and PQAS Education Credits will be offered at the completion of the series.
When: Tuesdays in November; 10am-12pm
Click Here for more information on topics
R.S.V.P. Your Attendance to rsvp@wireless-neighborhoods.org
Location: 218 North Highland Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15206
Pennsylvania Public Health Training Center Presents: Grant Writing Basics
When: November 17, 2010 - 9am-3pm; sign-in begins at 8:45am
Where: University Club, 123 University Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Cost: $15 and you must register by 11-12-10 (Limited to 50 individuals)
Contact: Rachael Bieltz, MPH at rlb60@pitt.edu or 412-383-2884
Get Ready. Identify. Write. Follow Up. Succeed!
This workshop provides an overview of grant proposal writing basics for all phases of the grant writing cycle, including getting your organization ready to seek funding, identifying and assessing funding opportunities, writing the proposal, and following up on the decision of the grant making organization.
Who Should Attend: State and local health department personnel, health educators, nurses, social workers, affiliates of community health improvement organizations such as State Health Improvement Plans
Continuing Education Credits: Workshop participants will have the opportunity to earn 5 CE contact hour credits in the following disciplines: Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), Social Work (SW) and PA Board of Nursing.
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