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Urban Update
The monthly newsletter of the UMass Dartmouth
Urban Initiative
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October 2012
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Like us, you're probably long on demands and short on time. But please take an extra minute to look at this month's 'Events' section, which features a few key opportunities for South Coast leaders in particular to get apprised of some major issues and opportunities in the areas of economic development, community development, and the arts.
Too often, events like these can be easy to miss (particularly if you're not on the right email list). So don't just keep the info for yourself; please do your part to enhance the capacity of our cities and our region by spreading the word. If there's ever an event you think we should feature, email urbaninitiative@umassd.edu. Thanks!
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Projects
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- Even if you haven't been following our work as evaluator for Taunton's HOPE VI project, you may be interested in reviewing the full baseline report (now live on our website). Why? It includes data and sources for everything from demographic and socioeconomic conditions to things like housing and business vacancy, and you can use those sources to track down the same data for your own city.
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- After fielding lots of inquiries on the matter, dedicated a post to sharing some of our favorite sources for newsletter content. The takeaway: Foundation Center is where it's at.
- In June, we shared with newsletter readers an opportunity for cities to compete for Bloomberg Philanthropies' Mayors Challenge. Fall River and New Bedford, along with ten other MA cities, now await the verdict on their innovative ideas.
- Grad assistant Jason Hill's first post reflects on a New Bedford project he admires for its ability to simultaneously address affordable housing and historic preservation.
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 Upcoming Events
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What: 'Skills gap: supply and demand in the southeast (MA) economy,' presented by the New England Public Policy Center. Learn about the region's current and future labor supply, as well as the role of educational attainment.
When: Wednesday, October 17, 8:30-10a
Where: Bridgewater State University
Cost: Free; registration required
What: MassCreative kicks off its efforts to support the creative economy of the South Coast with an event in New Bedford. Attend to hear about the work they'll be doing and how you can get involved. When: Wednesday, October 24, 4p Where: New Bedford Whaling Museum Cost: Free; learn more
What: Forum - The Community Development Partnership Act: What's Next? Learn more about what the passage of the CDPA means for stakeholders in MA communities, including CDCs, municipal governments, residents, and investors.
When: October 29, 10a-12p
Where: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Cost: Free; registration required
What: Connecting for Change - Bioneers for the Bay, presented by the Marion Institute. A solutions-based gathering for a diverse audience seeking to create lasting change in their communities.
When: October 26-28
Where: New Bedford, MA
Cost: From $65. Volunteers pay just $20, and a pay-what-you-can option is also available. Register and learn more here.
Want your upcoming event listed? Email us!
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About the Urban Initiative:
The Urban Initiative at UMass Dartmouth is a division of the Center for Policy Analysis that was established in 2007 to address challenges and opportunities in the region's smaller industrial cities, with a particular emphasis on nearby communities like Fall River and New Bedford. In addition to conducting applied research, evaluating programs and policies, facilitating collaborations, and providing technical assistance to cities and organizations therein, the Urban Initiative serves as a knowledge base for urban policy issues and their applications in the region.
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Grant & technical assistance opportunities
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Service-learning grants to target childhood obesity - Deadline: October 15
Grants of up to $1,000 are available for youth-led service-learning projects which aim to combat childhood obesity through walking, running or hiking programs. Project proposals for UnitedHealth HEROES grants must include an activity element where young people can count their steps, such as walking, running or hiking, as well as a service component which provides direct service, enables advocacy on behalf of a cause, or features youth philanthropy. To learn more about the program and how to apply for a grant, click here . Know of any other upcoming opportunities we should share? Email us! |
Job opportunities
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Development Assistant
Where: Coalition for Buzzards Bay, New Bedford
This position supports the Buzzards Bay Coalition in developing and maintaining positive relationships with a diverse mix of individual, foundation, and corporate members and donors. Contribute to the success of multiple fundraising events, and a full spectrum of fundraising activities, by providing administrative and logistical support, maintaining database and record-keeping integrity, and producing highly personalized communications. Learn more here.
Campaign Organizer
Where: MASSCreative, Boston (with travel statewide)
The Campaign seeks an energetic and talented organizer to recruit, train and mobilize a statewide network of supporters committed to using the arts and cultural community as a driver for building vibrant communities and economies. Full job description here.
Make sure to check out our blog, which typically has more job opportunities than those featured here. And let us know if you have an opportunity to share!
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