July 15, 2017. Chicago’s Largest 5k RUN/WALK To End Homelessness

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Most Fun & Highest Social Impact Event To Help the Homeless!

RUNNERS, WALKERS, VOLUNTEERS & DONORS WELCOME!

What: Chicago’s Largest 5k RUN/WALK To End Homelessness

When: Saturday, July 15th 8:00 am

Where: Montrose Harbor, Chicago

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Easy Access:  A Free Parking Lot Option, is Available

We also recommend ridesharing & Public Transportation Options

Sign Up TODAY, Recruit Your Friends, Fundraise

Compete for Awards, Make a Difference & Meet Other Amazing People

Everybody WINS!

REGISTER TODAY!!!

www.runtoendhomelessness.org

Please help us Thank and Support our Sponsors for Stepping Up To End Homelessness!

100% of Proceeds from this event will be donated to A Safe Haven Foundation a non for profit 501c3

July 13, 2017. Virtual Disaster Housing Industry Forum

Save the Date

What: Virtual Disaster Housing Industry Forum

Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017

Time: 2 to 4 p.m. eastern

FEMA would like to thank the participants of our virtual housing industry forum held June 15. The event was a success, but because we had additional vendors who were not able to participate, we will hold a second event on July 13. Please see additional information below:

FEMA is hosting a virtual industry forum for members of the private sector and academic institutions that have new and innovative solutions for providing temporary living facilities following a disaster.

Participants can present via a web-based platform and phone call. Additional information for those who may be interested includes:

• The virtual housing industry forum is open to both for and non-profit organizations, trade associations or academic institutions who may be able to provide temporary living facilities following a disaster.
• Interested participants should already have a proto-type of a fully-formed design concept for disaster housing units.
• The ideal housing units can be used anywhere from six to 18 months following a disaster and can be used in a variety of climates.
• Participants can submit up to five power point slides to present. Presentations will be limited to 10 minutes or less.
• This call for presentations does not imply or guarantee a contract or intent to purchase. This call is being conducted to identify diverse options that may be unknown to FEMA.
• Presentations should be submitted no later than noon (eastern) on Monday, July 10. Presentation times and call-in information will be sent to those participating on July 11.

Those who are interested in participating or who have questions should contact FEMA-Housing-Assistance-Initiative@fema.dhs.gov.

Best regards,

FEMA Private Sector Division
Fema-private-sector@fema.dhs.gov

2017. Summer. Boston, Teachers Need for High School Students Year Round.

Are college seniors, and graduate level students been considered to take up the shortage of teachers and eligible to teach this summer?


BAHEC looking to hire instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy/Physiology for HS students in summer BAHEC is a Youth to Health Career Program that aims to diversify the pool of health professionals in Boston. We work with high school students years round. We are currently looking for a few more instructors to teach Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, or Anatomy/Physiology this summer. The course will be held on Mondays through Wednesdays starting July 10th through August 14th (5weeks) from 9am - 12pm. The compensation is $31 per hour. I'm looking to hire right away so interviews need to be soon.

If interested please email me at acrosson@bphc.org or call/text me at 617.306.4461

21st Century Community Engagement Approach to Emergency Management in our Urban Megacities

The Future of Emergency Management in our major urban megacities a 21st Century community engagement approach.....

Los Angeles:

3.929 million (2014)

Population of Compton: 98,597 (2014)

Chicago:

2.722 million (2014)

Population of SouthSide: 862,469

Hmmmmmm....Are they being served? Time for a change in approach to emergency management.

2017. September. HBCU WEEK Conference. Registration Open.

Of the over 100 HBCU's specifically four year colleges & universities, how many have homeland security, emergency management, crisis management areas of concentration OR have instituted emergency management as a 'general education' requirement for all student?

Does your alum HBCU have a program for students, or venture with local jurisdiction?

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the 2017 HBCU Week Conference

The Annual National Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Week Conference is planned under the leadership of the White House Initiative on HBCUs and with input from the President’s Board of Advisors on HBCUs and its conference sponsors. It provides a forum to exchange information and share innovations among and between institutions.

2017 National HBCU Week Conference
September 17-19, 2017
Crystal Gateway Marriott
1700 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202

Room Rate Code: National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Conference

This is the largest forum for HBCU presidents, administrators, senior Federal Agency partners, foundation partners and other stakeholders to address priorities stated in the Presidential Executive Order.  You will have the opportunity to learn about the vast opportunities at HBCUs, as well as contribute to the national discussion on:

• strengthening HBCUs through enhanced institutional planning and development; fiscal stability and financial management;
• upgrading institutional infrastructure to ensure long-term viability;
• exploring new ways to improve the relationship between the Federal Government and HBCUs;
• fostering enduring private-sector initiatives and public-private partnerships while promoting specific areas and centers of academic research and programmatic excellence throughout all HBCUs;
• informing public policy and practice as it concerns HBCUs;
• sharing administrative and programmatic practices within the HBCU community for the benefit of all; and
• partnering with elementary and secondary education stakeholders to advance the cradle to college pipeline.

 FREE ADMISSION │ ONLINE REGISTRATION is REQUIRED
You Do Not Want to Miss This One…Lock in your hotel now!