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 559TeensMatter is a web project of The Alliance for Teen Health & Pregnancy Prevention for teens and their adults in Tulare County, CA. Founded in 2011, the Alliance establishes a sustainable coalition to facilitate collaboration and information sharing among youth service organizations, concerned individuals and local clinical providers in their efforts to address the incidence and community impact of teen pregnancy in Tulare County. The website has up-to-date news, videos, and answers to questions about sex and sexuality. The website includes information for teens and parents, and includes a directory to clinics, hotlines, and teen services. Check it out!
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You're Invited!
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When: Friday December 21, 2013 at 5:30pm
Where: Jake's Wine Bar in Hillcrest
What: Please join us to wish outgoing TeenNow California Board President Brian Hayes well as he moves on! We'll also be welcoming incoming Board President Jennifer Barber! All are welcome. Jake's will be donating 10% of checks over $10 to TeenNow.
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Good Luck Brian!
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**Holiday Gift Idea**
| Consider Making a Donation to TeenNow California!
Donate today to help us amp up our scholarship fund, advocacy work, trainings, and conferences! All donations to TeenNow California are tax-deductible. To donate today, visit our website: www.teennowcalifornia.org
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TeenNow California News
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***Holiday Gift Idea!***
 Broadway San Diego and TeenNow Team up for Fundraiser
We are teaming up for a special fundraiser with Broadway San Diego! Purchase tickets for Billy Elliot and a nice percentage will be donated to TeenNow. Holiday gifts anyone?? Purchase anytime before the show. Details below. Promocode: TNCA
Performance: Billy Elliot at Broadway San Diego
Tuesday April 30th @7pm
Wednesday May 1st @7pm
Thursday May 2nd, @7:30pm
Friday May 3rd @7:30pm
Sunday May 5th @6pm
Purchase tickets here: http://groups.broadwaysd.com/x-teennow.html
***Holiday Gift Idea!*** Membership Special
We're thrilled to offer a discount on membership for 2013! We're offering a savings of $10 off an annual membership if you join or renew in December. Memberships can be purchased online through PayPal or by mailing a check to our office (see address below). Get all the info about joining online or by calling us at 619-741-9650
***Holiday Gift Idea!***
Scholarship Drive
We're raising money to support our teen scholarship program! Every year, we give out scholarships to eight California teen parents and one California teen student leader to help them go on to secondary education-college or vocational school-after they graduate from high school. These scholarships are vital to help young people achieve their goals, and you can help! A small donation of $20 can contribute to the education of a teen in your area. Please help now. California youth need opportunities to succeed!
Fundraising Goal: $3,400
Campaign Dates: Dec. 1st, 2012 to Jan. 31st, 2013
Words from past recipients: "School has been hard, money has always been tight, and parenthood has been exhausting. Ask me if I'd change any of it my reply would be no. All of this has made me into who I am and now I know who I want to be." -Jordyn
"My son completely changed the way I think. When I found out I was going to have a baby I started to care about school and my grades. All I thought of doing was graduating and going to college to become a nurse or dental assistant. I think of being a nurse because ever since I was pregnant I saw that they help people and that's what I want to do" -Estefania
"When I found out I was going to be a teen father I was in tenth grade...All I remember my grandmother telling me was she was not shocked and to get a job. My family was not very supportive. I am going to do what I need to do to be a good father to my daughter. I am not going to be like my parents. I am going to be there for my child." -Miguel
2013 Scholarships Available in January
Scholarships for pregnant and parenting teens and teens who have demonstrated leadership in the reproductive health field are offered by TeenNow California each year. The 2013 scholarships will be available in early January with a March deadline. (((Remember! Each scholarship applicant must be sponsored (no monetary involvement necessary) by a CURRENTLY paid TeenNow member. Not paid for 2013? Not to worry! We're having a MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL throughout the month of December! Check the December newsletter for more info)))
Sex Ed Film Festival Los Angeles
TeenNow California is collaborating with the California Family Health Council to host a Sex Ed Film Festival and educational forum in Los Angeles! The event will include several films related to sex education and panel discussions with local experts. The Sex Ed Film Fest and Forum is an educational event intended to promote dialogue about sex education. The event is intended to inspire young people, especially college students, to advocate for teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health programs, as well as become more interested in the sexual health, public health, and teen pregnancy prevention field. The event will be the last week of January. Be on the lookout for more info! Hope to see you there! Email tnca@teennowcalifornia.org for more info
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Search and shop online and do some good - support TeenNow. You can download the Goodsearch toolbar and use GoodSearch.com exactly as you would any other search engine. Because it's powered by Yahoo!, you get proven search results. Please consider using Goodsearch as your Internet search engine, and choosing TeenNow California as one of your charities. And if you shop online, start at Goodshop.com. GoodShop is a shopping portal that donates a percentage of almost every purchase from more than 2,500 stores
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For more information about our programs or services, see our web site at www.teennowcalifornia.org, or contact us at tnca@teennowcalifornia.org
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Opportunities
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National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award
The National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award is the Nation's highest honor for out-of-school arts and humanities programs that celebrate the creativity of America's young people, particularly those from underserved communities. This award recognizes and supports excellence in programs that open new pathways to learning, self-discovery, and achievement. Each year, the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards recognize 12 outstanding programs in the United States, from a wide range of urban and rural settings. Recipients receive a $10,000 grant and the opportunity to visit the White House and accept the award from First Lady Michelle Obama. Awardees also receive a full year of capacity-building and communications support, designed to make their organizations stronger. In addition, 38 exceptional youth-focused arts and humanities programs across the United States receive a Finalist Certificate of Excellence. One country each year also receives our International Spotlight Award for a remarkable youth-oriented cultural program. Deadline: February 4, 2013.
The foundation strives to help meet the needs of American society in the areas of youth and scientific education by awarding grants to nonprofits, while strategically assisting communities in deriving long-term benefits. The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. They support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. Deadline: February 1, 2013.
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REGION 2
Women's Policy Summit: Advancing Women's Health, Wealth & Power
When: Thursday January 17, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Where: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
What: The 2013 Women's Policy Summit (formerly the Working Families Policy Summit) will be a one-stop opportunity to learn what state legislators and leading advocates see as the top priorities to improve the health and well-being of California's diverse communities of women and girls. Topics will include: Women and Health Care Reform, Reproductive Health, Women and Mental Health, Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault, Gender & Health Disparities, Women and Welfare, Aging, Child Care, Gender-Responsive Asset Building, Paid Sick Days & Paid Family Leave, Appointment of Women to Public and Corporate Boards, and more! Registration open November 15th.
REGION 3YTH Live: Youth+Tech+HealthWhen: April 7-9, 2013Where: San Francisco, CAWhat: ISIS presents the annual conference on youth, technology, and health. Formerly SEX::TECH.
REGION 5
When: Wednesday February 27, 2013
Where: Radisson Hotel, Fresno
What: Engaging breakout sessions and a Health and Career Fair. More information to follow. For more information contact Kayla Wilson at kwilson@fcoe.org or Christine Villegas at cvillegas@fcoe.org or at (559) 497-3718
REGION 6
TeenNow California and California Family Health Center: Sex Ed Film Festival @USC
When: January (postponed...date coming soon)
Where: Los Angeles
What: TeenNow California is collaborating with the California Family Health Council to host a Sex Ed Film Festival and educational forum in Los Angeles! The event will include several films related to sex education and panel discussions with local experts. The Sex Ed Film Fest and Forum is an educational event intended to promote dialogue about sex education. The event is intended to inspire young people, especially college students, to advocate for teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health programs, as well as become more interested in the sexual health, public health, and teen pregnancy prevention field. Be on the lookout for more info! Hope to see you there! Email tnca@teennowcalifornia.org for more info
REGION 8TeenNow Board President Thank YouWhen: Friday December 21, 2012 at 5:30pmWhere: Jake's Wine Bar in Hillcrest, San DiegoWhat: Please join us to wish outgoing TeenNow California Board President Brian Hayes well as he moves on! We'll also be welcoming incoming Board President Jennifer Barber! All are welcome. Jake's will be donating 10% of checks over $10 to TeenNow.
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Support pregnant and parenting teens; help us prevent teen pregnancy. If you are an existing member, now is the perfect time to renew your membership! If you are not a member, we encourage you to join today! As a member you get access to all the latest TeenNow California news and events, as well as other benefits. Check out the brochure, join online, or contact us. | |
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