Monday, August 2, 2005: Volume #2, Issue #83
The VERB Weekly Email Digest
Edited by Sophy Pich, VERB Project Associate

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In This Week's Issue

1. Announcements
• ICAN
• CAN
• NCDHHS
2. Promising Practices
• Boards Behaving Badly: Observations from the Field
3. News
• Vietnamese Catfish Just Taste Better
• Lost in Translation
• Elderly and Disabled Refugees Call on Congress to Stop Cutoff of ...
• Hmong Doctor Bridges Culture Gap
• in the World of Human Trafficking, Vietnam Remains a 'Supply ...
• Thanks for Appreciating the Hmong Fest
• New Home, New Life
• Movie Review: Search for Father Makes Touching Trip
• Ramsey County
• Nation Briefs
• Fighting Wal-Mart
• Bombs Still Scar Vietnam's Lush Landscape
• a Cultural Kaleidoscope
• Focus Put on Hmong History
• Health Officials Battle Unwanted Immigrant: TB
• Specks of Land Put Cash in Pockets
• A Big Job
• Our View: Don'T Abandon the Hmong Refugees Still in Thailand
• Overcoming Violence
• Letters May Be Used in Wisconsin Trial
• First Lady Welcomes 'Junior Rangers'
• Hmong Refugees Pleading to Stay
• Asian Flavors Flow
• Lorraine Ahearn: Weaving New American Cloth at the Old Mill
• Family, Friends of Lee Frustrated by Lack of Answers
• 7 Arrested at Hmong Festival
4. Funding Opportunities
• Improving Vaccination Coverage in the Greater Than 65 Years of Age Population
• The Public Welfare Foundation
• Balance Bar Food Company
• The Pacific Life Foundation
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
• Job Opportunities for Low-Income Individuals (JOLI) Program
• Corporation for National and Community Service Challenge Grant
• The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation
• Starbucks Foundation
• Community Foundation for the National Capital Region
• Pacific Gas and Electric Company
• The NEA Foundation
• Cable Positive's Tony Cox Community Fund
• University of California
• Youth Service America
5. Resources
• The Nonprofit Ethicist

I. Announcements

Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center Celebrating Vietnamese Parents' Day

Santa Clara Convention Center on Sunday August 13, 2005 at 3pm

Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center will hold the Second year Vietnamese Parents' Day celebration at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Saturday August 13, 2005 at 3pm to honor the Vietnamese parents for their devotion to their children. The event is supported and sponsored by Vietnamese Buddhist Center and International Children Assistance Network (ICAN).

Titled "Doa Hong cho Ngay Vu Lan" Second year, the celebration will be blessed by the appearance of the renowned Vietnamese Most Ven. Thich Nguyen Hanh, Vietnamese Buddhist Center in Houston, who will share his thoughts on cultivating strong family foundation and preserving traditional cultural values in the new environment. In addition, the celebration features a Rose Offering ceremony (Le cai hoa hong) dedicated to parents, and offers a chance for children and youth to express their thoughts and feelings toward their parents. The program includes recognition of individuals whose relationship with and dedication for their parents exemplify the Vietnamese tradition of filial piety. The event also offers poetry reading and musical performances by popular performers Quang Tuan, Diem Lien, Vuong Kha and contributions from community members such as Thong Le and Be Thao.

The goal of the celebration is to preserve Vietnamese tradition and cultural values while helping to strengthen family foundation and foster communications between parents and children. "Filial piety is the highest virtue revered in the Vietnamese tradition. We have spiritually rich and emotionally gratifying traditions honoring our parents for thousands of years. We should celebrate our Vietnamese Parents' Day so that our children can learn more about their Vietnamese culture and be proud of their Vietnamese roots. This event will also help to bridge the intergenerational gap in our families. We hope everyone will join us in this important endeavor," says Rev. Thich Phap Chon, Chairman and President of Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center.

While the ceremony is based on Vu Lan, a Buddhist tradition of paying homage to and praying for one's parents and ancestors (during the 7th month of the lunar calendar year), this celebration is a community-wide cultural event for all Vietnamese families in the Bay area. "We want to support Lieu Quan in reaching out to everyone in the community with the message on compassion, understanding and mindful living. These are important tools to bring happiness to us, stability to our families, and peace to our communities," states Zen Master Thich nguyen Hanh.

The celebration will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2004 at 3pm at the Santa Clara Convention Center. Ticket price is $50, 30$ children & students: $20. To order tickets, please call: 408-509-8788. For more information, please contact Quyen Vuong at (408) 396-6002 or visit Lieu Quan's website at www.lieuquan.org.

Background information:

Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center, founded in 2000, is a non-profit organization focusing on preserving Vietnamese Buddhist culture and traditions, and promoting Buddhist compassion and understanding to help build peace and harmony in families and communities throughout Santa Clara county. To learn more about our programs and activities, please contact us at 408-272-5765 or visit our website at www.lieuquan.org.

Vietnamese Buddhist Center (located in Houston, Texas) is one of the most popular Vietnamese Buddhist establishments in the United States. Vietnamese Buddhist Center currently offers seminars on meditation to achieve mindfulness in our busy daily life. For more detailed description and schedule of seminars, please visit www.vnbc.org.

International Children Assistance Network (ICAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to enabling children to realize their potential and become the quintessential members of their communities. Our programs aim to create strong family and community networks to support our youth and children as well as provide them with skills, confidence and opportunities to succeed in life. ICAN currently has programs working with Vietnamese children and families in the Bay area as well as in Viet Nam. For more information, please contact info@ican2.org or visit our website at www.ican2.org

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Find out at Show Me the Money: Resources, Reporting, and Responsibility -- the California Association of Nonprofits' (CAN) 4th Annual Nonprofit Finance Conference -- in northern and southern California this summer.

The day will kick off with a Nonprofit Tax and Law Update, with information you and your staff absolutely need to know! Find out about:

• State and federal changes in laws impacting nonprofits
• Current tax developments you need to know about
• New legislation that could change the way you do business
• Accountability recommendations from the Senate Finance Committee
• Electronic filing rules and the ever-increasing importance of Form 990

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Immigrants' Rights: Title VI Complaint Form Ready

For years, the Justice Center has worked with the NC Department of Health & Human Services in the agency's efforts to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VI states that no one can be denied access to any federally financed program or activity due to color, race or national origin. This includes the right to translation services or other considerations for those with Limited English Proficiency.

Now NCDHHS has released a Language Access Complaint Form, which will be an important tool for advocates working to protect immigrants' rights. As the form states, "You have a right to file a complaint if you think that you were treated unfairly because you don't speak English well."

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II. Promising Practices

Boards Behaving Badly: Observations from the Field

by Owen Heiserman

Between October, 2002 and September, 2004, a team of management and financial specialists from Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA) provided crisis intervention services to 23 community action agencies throughout the United States. The crises in which these agencies found themselves resulted-in part-from a breakdown of governing board oversight.

How do you know if your board of directors is losing its grip on your organization? Mel Gill, at the Institute on Governance, studied 20 Canadian nonprofits extensively and devised a list of 26 "signs that a board might be in trouble." (2001, p. 25). More than 70 percent of the community action agencies that MICA consultants worked with in 2003 and 2004 exhibited 15 of those 26 warning signs (see Table 1); more than half of the agencies assisted exhibited 19 of the warning signs.

Read on...

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III. News

Vietnamese Catfish Just Taste Better
ABC News
July 18, 2005

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Lost in Translation
Fresno Bee
July 18, 2005

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Elderly and Disabled Refugees Call on Congress to Stop Cutoff of ...
ArriveNet
July 18, 2005

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Hmong Doctor Bridges Culture Gap
Appleton Post Crescent
July 19, 2005

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In the World of Human Trafficking, Vietnam Remains a 'Supply ...
Pacific News Service
July 19, 2005

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Thanks for Appreciating the Hmong Fest
Pioneer Press
July 20, 2005

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New Home, New Life
WFMY News 2
July 20, 2005

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Movie Review: Search for Father Makes Touching Trip
Minneapolis Star Tribune
July 21, 2005

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Ramsey County
Pioneer Press
July 21, 2005

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Nation Briefs
Asian Week
July 23, 2005

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Fighting Wal-Mart
Asian Week
July 23, 2005

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Bombs Still Scar Vietnam's Lush Landscape
Stevens Point Journal
July 23, 2005

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A Cultural Kaleidoscope
The Age
July 23, 2005

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Focus Put on Hmong History
Oshkosh Northwestern
July 24, 2005

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Health Officials Battle Unwanted Immigrant: TB
San Francisco Chronicle
July 24, 2005

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Specks of Land Put Cash in Pockets
DesMoinesRegister.com
July 24, 2005

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A Big Job
The Chronicles of Philanthropy
July 25, 2005

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Our View: Don'T Abandon the Hmong Refugees Still in Thailand
LaCrosse Tribune
July 25, 2005

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Overcoming Violence
Maryknoll Magazine
July 26, 2005

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Letters May Be Used in Wisconsin Trial
Los Angeles Times
July 28, 2005

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First Lady Welcomes 'Junior Rangers'
Pioneer Press
July 28, 2005

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Hmong Refugees Pleading to Stay
BBC News
July 29, 2005

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Asian Flavors Flow
Cleveland Plain Dealer
July 29, 2005

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Lorraine Ahearn: Weaving New American Cloth at the Old Mill
Greensboro News Record
July 29, 2005

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Family, Friends of Lee Frustrated by Lack of Answers
Sheboygan Press
July 31, 2005

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7 Arrested at Hmong Festival
Sheboygan Press
August 1, 2005

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IV. Grants

1. (National)
   Improving Vaccination Coverage in the Greater Than 65 Years of Age Population

   WHO: Faith-based and community organizations and Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, institutions of higher education; Native American tribal governments; city, state, county, and special district governments.

   WHAT: The purpose of the program is to develop large-scale community-wide programs to provide influenza vaccination in emergency departments for older adults who are unable or not motivated to seek vaccinations services in traditional medical settings.

   AWARD AMOUNT: One award totaling $100,000.00.

   DEADLINE: August 31, 2005. Letters of intent (LOI) are due Aug. 15, 2005.

2. (National)
   The Public Welfare Foundation

   The Public Welfare Foundation is accepting letters of inquiry for grants in the areas of health, criminal justice, and community and economic development, with a focus on disadvantaged communities.

   Award amounts range from $25,000 to $50,000, and may fund specific programs or general operating support to accepted foundations.

   Applications may be submitted any time. The Public Welfare Foundation makes a wide variety of grants based on the strength of application.

   Deadline: August 29, 2005

3. (National)
   Balance Bar Food Company

   As part of its commitment to helping people enjoy a healthy, active lifestyle, the Balance Bar Food Company has created the Balance Bar Community Grants program. The new program is offered in addition to the company's ongoing Balance Bar Individual/Team Grants program in support of amateur athlete individuals and teams.

   Balance Bar Community Grants are available to nonprofit organizations such as road runner clubs, trail conferences, parks and recreation departments, athletic programs and leagues, youth organizations, or any other group that "enhances people's physical health while pursuing a passion that enriches their lives." Applicants must have government-sanctioned nonprofit status; for-profit companies/organizations are not eligible to apply. Eligible organizations are welcome to apply for grants ranging from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $25,000.

   Balance Bar Individual/Team Grants are available to amateur athletes age 18 and over who are U.S. citizens. For the purpose of this program, "amateur" is defined as persons who have not competed in athletic activities as their main source of income. Amateur teams are also eligible to apply. All members of an applicant team must be amateur athletes age 18 and over who are U.S. citizens.

   Individuals and teams can apply for a grant ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $10,000.

   Deadline: August 31, 2005

4. (National)
   The Pacific Life Foundation

   The Pacific Life Foundation, a philanthropic program of Pacific Life, is accepting grant proposals from agencies seeking funds for programs and projects in the areas of health and human services; education; arts and culture; civic and community development; and the environment.

   Contributions are made primarily in areas with large concentrations of Pacific Life employees (generally, the greater Orange County, California, area). Ideally, agencies should serve a large area, usually including more than one city or community. Some California statewide and national organizations will also receive support.

   General grants range from $2,500 to $10,000 for a one-year period of funding and are given to support programs, operating expenses, or collaborative programs with other agencies. Capital grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 are paid out over multiple years and are generally given to an agency with an organized campaign already under way to raise substantial funds (e.g., to finance a building or major renovation). Fifty percent of the campaign goal must be pledged prior to consideration by the foundation.

   The foundation will accept 2006 grant applications between July 15 and August 31, 2005.

   Deadline: August 31, 2005

5. (National)
   National Domestic Violence Hotline

   WHO: Non-profit, faith-based, and community-based organizations

   WHAT: The purpose of this grant is to operate a national, toll-free telephone hotline to provide information and assistance to victims of domestic violence.

   AWARD AMOUNT: 1 Award of $3,000,000

   DEADLINE: August 22, 2005

6. (National)
   Corporation for National and Community Service Challenge Grant WHO: Nonprofit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations WHAT: The Challenge Grant program is a matching grant program in which applicants are required to provide at least $2 in private funds to match every federal dollar awarded. The purpose of the 2005 Challenge Grant competition is to leverage "Baby Boomer" [those born between 1946 and 1964] volunteers to assist non-profits in community service. AWARD AMOUNT: Up to 8 Awards of up to $1,000,000 totaling $4,000,000 DEADLINE: August 23, 2005
7. (National)
   The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation

   The Jonathan Larson Performing Arts Foundation (http://www.jlpaf.org/) was created to provide encouragement and financial assistance to composers, lyricists, and bookwriters, as well as nonprofit producing companies. The foundation's current priority is on individual creative artists working in musical theater. Consideration is also given for project support to small and medium-sized producing organizations that can demonstrate a commitment to developing and producing new musical theater and musical theater artists.

   Grant awards are based on merit and need, with particular attention paid to talent, commitment, and dedication to an ongoing career in musical theater.

   Individuals may apply for general support for the ongoing development of their work, or support for a particular project. Collaborators who work together regularly may apply as a team.

   Organizations may only apply for project support. Preference is given to organizations that demonstrate a clear and ongoing commitment to the development and support of individual creative artists.

   Average grant awards in prior years have ranged from $2,500 to $15,000.

   Deadline: September 15, 2005

8. (National)
   Starbucks Foundation

   Through its Giving Voice program, the Starbucks Foundation, a philanthropic vehicle of the Starbucks Coffee Company, will fund programs for youth, ages 6-18, that integrate literacy with personal and civic action in the communities where they live.

   The Starbucks Foundation invites Letters of Inquiry from qualifying organizations that work with underserved youth in one of two areas: 1) Arts & Literacy -- programs that innovatively address literacy and learning for the 21st century, provide high standards of excellence in mastering basic skills, and promote youth voices through a variety of venues; and 2) Environmental Literacy -- programs that offer place-based approaches to addressing environmental literacy and empower youth to be heroes for a sustainable environment in their own communities.

   The foundation supports registered, nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charitable organizations in the United States, as well as Registered Charities in Canada, that deliver services to youth and address at least one of the program's action areas.

   Grants range from $5,000 to $20,000.

   Deadline: September 1 and March 1, annually (Letters of Inquiry)

9. (National)
   Community Foundation for the National Capital Region

   The Common Ground Fund, a program of the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region, was launched in 1996 in response to the rising tensions within racially and ethnically diverse neighborhoods in the greater Washington, D.C., region. Since 1997, Common Ground has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants that support organizations and individuals working to eliminate barriers to improving life for communities of color and change the circumstances and institutions that facilitate oppression.

   The Common Ground Fund is seeking applications from nonprofit community-based organizations in the greater Washington region for projects that:

   1. address social justice issues impacting communities of color; and
   2. focus their work within racially diverse communities.

   Successful applicants will receive a one-year grant of up to $30,000. For 2005, Common Ground has a total of $150,000 available to support grants.

   Applicants must be designated 501(c)(3) organizations. The proposed project must be conducted in a geographic community located within the greater Washington region (Washington, D.C., Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Arlington County, the City of Alexandria, the County of Fairfax, Fairfax City, the City of Falls Church, and Loudoun County).

   Deadline: August 19, 2005

10. (northern and central California)
    Pacific Gas and Electric Company

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company has announced that it will conduct a competitive solicitation for grants to be awarded to local economic development projects throughout northern and central California.

    Last year, the program granted more than $294,000 to fifty-eight community-based organizations and local governments. The types of projects the grants helped to fund included business retention and recruitment; infrastructure planning; community development and downtown improvement; and economic development training, conferences, studies, and reports.

    Governmental and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations throughout PG&E's service area are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $500 to $10,000. Other interested organizations can partner with qualifying organizations and apply as a team, although the application must be submitted by the qualifying partner. Applications will be judged in two categories: economic development and community development.

    Deadline: August 24, 2005

11. (National)
    The NEA Foundation

    The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education invites applications for the Read Across America Library Books Awards.

    These $5,000 awards help public schools serving economically disadvantaged students purchase books for school libraries. The foundation makes these awards on behalf of the National Education Association, with support from Warner Brothers, Inc.

    Applicants must be a practicing pre K-12 teacher or education support professional in a U.S. public school and a member of the National Education Association. In addition, at least 40 percent of the students in the applicant's school must be eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program, and the applicant must agree to serve as the contact person for the award and all related public relations activities.

    The NEA Foundation will make approximately thirty-six awards of $5,000 each. Funds may be used only to purchase books and other reading materials for public school libraries.

    Deadline: September 15, 2005

12. (National)
    Cable Positive's Tony Cox Community Fund

    Cable Positive's Tony Cox Community Fund is a national grant program that exists to encourage community-based AIDS organizations and cable outlets to partner in joint community outreach efforts, or to produce and distribute new, locally focused HIV/AIDS-related programs and public service announcements (PSAs).

    For 2005-06, Cable Positive will allocate $150,000 to support two grant cycles. Applications are now being accepted for Cycle Two grants.

    Eligible local community outreach projects include, but are not limited to, World AIDS Day (December 1) and National HIV Testing Day (June 27) events, AIDS Rides/Walks, other joint efforts between AIDS organizations and local cable operators, etc. Funding is also available for production costs of HIV/AIDS-related programs and PSAs.

    Grants of up to $5,000 are available to 501(c)(3) organizations, with special consideration given to AIDS service organizations (ASOs) and cable systems and producers partnering with ASOs.

    Deadline: September 9, 2005

13. (California)
    University of California

    The California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP), a state-funded breast cancer research effort administered by the University of California, Office of the President, seeks applications for its Community Research Collaboration (CRC) Awards program.

    The CRC Awards bring community members and experienced research scientists together to study breast cancer-related issues of interest to both. The CRC award requires a partnership between community members (such as a breast cancer advocacy organization, a community clinic or organization serving women with breast cancer, or a member of a California community affected by breast cancer) and experienced research scientists. The partnership works together to identify the research question, develop the research plan, carry out the research, interpret the results, and disseminate information to the community.

    Two funding mechanisms are available:

    The CRC Pilot Award is for a maximum of $150,000 in direct costs for an eighteen-month project. The pilot award supports the initial phase of the project, including feasibility of methods, strengthening collaborations, development of tools and methods, and collecting pilot data.

    The CRC Full Award is for a maximum of $600,000 in direct costs for a three-year project. The full award is for projects with a fully developed research plan with supporting preliminary data, carried out by a well-inte-grated team of scientific and community members with a previous work relationship.

    Applicant teams must consist of a California-based community organization (formal or informal) and an experienced scientific researcher (working in an appropriate research discipline or setting).

    Deadline: November 3, 2005 (Concept Papers)

14. (National)
    Youth Service America Presents $200,000 in Grant Funding to Teachers, Students, and Organizations for National & Global Youth Service Day

    State Farm Companies Foundation Supports U.S- Based Service-Learning Projects Through Community Grants

    Change the world! Participate in the 18th Annual National & Global Youth Service Day, April 21-23, 2006, the largest community service event in the world. Youth Service America and the State Farm Companies Foundation are offering $1,000 and $2,000 grants to students (aged 5-25), teachers, school-based service-learning coordinators, and organizations to support service-learning projects and city and statewide events. State Farm Companies Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of National & Global Youth Service Day.

    Youth Service America's Current Funding Opportunities:

    National & Global Youth Service Day Lead Agency $2,000 Grants:

    Fifty $2,000 grants, funded by the State Farm Companies Foundation, are available from Youth Service America for U.S.-based organizations to be Lead Agencies for National & Global Youth Service Day. Lead Agencies increase the scope, visibility, and sustainability of National & Global Youth Service Day by leading large city, regional, or statewide celebrations. Serving as a Lead Agency is a great way to increase membership, garner media addition, develop new partnerships, and generate support from elected officials. In addition to the $2,000 grant, Youth Service America offers Lead Agencies national media exposure, outreach support, planning resources, and year-round service planning assistance. Lead Agency applications must be received by September 12, 2005 (U.S.-based applicants only). For more information or to apply, please visit www.YSA.org/nysd.

    State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning $1,000 Grants:

    One hundred $1,000 grants, funded by the State Farm Companies Foundation, are available from Youth Service America for teachers, youth (ages 5-25), and school-based service-learning coordinators to implement service-learning projects for National & Global Youth Service Day. State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grants enable youth and educators to bring the positive benefits of service-learning to more young people across America. Service-learning is a teaching method that combines meaningful service with curriculum or program-based learning. Schools and organizations use service-learning as a tool to help youth build stronger academic skills, foster civic responsibility, and develop leadership skills. Grant applications must be received by October 17, 2005 (U.S.-based applicants only). For more information or to apply, please visit www.YSA.org/nysd.

    National & Global Youth Service Day (April 21-23, 2006), the largest service event in the world, mobilizes youth to identify and address the needs of their communities through service, supports youth on a life-long path of service and civic engagement, and educates the public about the role of youth as leaders and assets. National & Global Youth Service Day Planning Tool Kits, Service-Learning Curriculum Guides, classroom posters, grants, and more are available for youth, parents, teachers, and organizations. The State Farm Companies Foundation is the Presenting Sponsor of National & Global Youth Service Day. For more information, please visit www.YSA.org/nysd.

    Youth Service America is a national nonprofit resource center that partners with thousands of other organizations committed to strengthening the youth service movement. Youth Service America's programs and services help to strengthen the effectiveness, sustainability, and scale of the youth service and service-learning fields on a local, national, and global level. In addition to National & Global Youth Service Day, Youth Service America also hosts SERVEnet (www.SERVEnet.org), the largest database of volunteer opportunities in America. For more information, please visit www.YSA.org.

    State Farm® insures more cars than any other insurer in North America and is the leading U.S. home insurer. State Farm's 17,000 agents and 69,000 employees serve nearly 73 million auto, fire, life and health policies in the United States and Canada. State Farm also offers financial services products through State Farm Bank®. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company is the parent of the State Farm family of companies. State Farm is ranked No.19 on the Fortune 500 list of largest companies. For more information, please visit statefarm.com® or in Canada statefarm.ca'.

    Media Contact:
    Christina Wessell / Robert Bisi
    Youth Service America
    202/296-2992 x 28
    CWessell@ysa.org

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V. Resources

The Nonprofit Ethicist

We want your quandaries and conundrums! Below you will find the first installment of a new Nonprofit Quarterly column, "The Nonprofit Ethicist". It is designed to help answer your questions about any situation in or around your nonprofit in which an ethical choice is required of you. There are so many such situations in our work we wanted to start unearthing them for discussion. We invite letters to the Nonprofit Ethicist from our readers. Letters should be no more than 350 words and should include:

• A vivid but short description of the situation you find yourself in, and
• Your question

Send your submissions to feedback@nonprofitquarterly.org

Letters will be run anonymously and, of course, we will reserve the right to choose the most poignant!

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