CVN Cool a Vision to 2020, February 2012 Edition ..page 14
Cape Verde Embassy pays tribute to the President Aristides Pereira
CAPE VERDE EMBASSY TRIBUTES THE JOURNEY OF LATE
PRESIDENT ARISTIDES PEREIRA
The Embassy of Cape Verde in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, will inaugurate a photo exhibit on the life of late President Aristides Pereira of Cape Verde.
Mr. Ronald (Ron) Barboza, a respected and well known photographer in the community, will showcase photos taken throughout President Pereira’s journey as an activist, politician, head of state, and as a family man.
An opening reception will take place at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, with members of the African Diplomatic Corps, US government officials and other dignitaries scheduled to attend. Cape Verde’s Ambassador Fatima Veiga will deliver remarks at the ceremony, as well and former US Ambassadors to Cape Verde Edward Marks and Vernon Penner, who served their tour of duty during Mr. Pereira’s presidency in the late 70s and late 80s, respectively.
The Exhibit opens on January 18th, 2012 and will remain open for public viewing until March 9th, 2012, from 9:00am-5:30pm at the Woodrow Wilson Center’s 5th Floor, in Washington, DC. Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, District of Columbia 20004
Tel: 202-691-4000
CAPE VERDE EMBASSY TRIBUTES THE JOURNEY OF LATE
PRESIDENT ARISTIDES PEREIRA
The Embassy of Cape Verde in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Africa Program of the Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, will inaugurate a photo exhibit on the life of late President Aristides Pereira of Cape Verde.
Mr. Ronald (Ron) Barboza, a respected and well known photographer in the community, will showcase photos taken throughout President Pereira’s journey as an activist, politician, head of state, and as a family man.
An opening reception will take place at the Woodrow Wilson Center in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, with members of the African Diplomatic Corps, US government officials and other dignitaries scheduled to attend. Cape Verde’s Ambassador Fatima Veiga will deliver remarks at the ceremony, as well and former US Ambassadors to Cape Verde Edward Marks and Vernon Penner, who served their tour of duty during Mr. Pereira’s presidency in the late 70s and late 80s, respectively.
The Exhibit opens on January 18th, 2012 and will remain open for public viewing until March 9th, 2012, from 9:00am-
2012 United Way Mini-Grants Available for All Volunteer Groups
Orientation Workshops Set
In a time of limited economic resources and an increasing public desire for change, United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Building Mini-Grants Program is offering support to volunteer-based groups who want to make a difference in their community by bringing their ideas and creative solutions to life.
All-volunteer based groups with budgets that do not exceed $25,000 are eligible for grants up to $2,500 for ongoing, year-long projects or up to $500 for one time special events. The application deadline for all groups is Friday, April 13th.
The Mini-Grants Program is the only local program to support all-volunteer grassroots efforts that improve community life through grant making, skill-building workshops, and networking opportunities. Each project should be improve, strengthen and build our community.
Last year, 36 groups received a total of $39,300 in grant funding. The projects supported represent a broad spectrum of local interests, issues and concerns – including neighborhood events, senior and youth activities, public safety, nonviolence, environmental, performing arts, historical, advocacy, and community gardens. Funds are used to provide items essential to a project’s success such as health and wellness items for the Baby Health Project and lumber to build raised beds, soil and plants for a community garden.
“So many local groups have the passion, commitment and creative ideas that could really make a positive impact on the community, but they’re having a difficult time securing funding,” said Claudia Kirk, Program Director. “The Mini-Grants can serve as a tremendous resource to help them make their ideas a reality.”
All applicants, including past Mini-Grantees, are required to attend one of 4 free orientation sessions, which cover the basics of the Mini-Grants Program and provide groups with step-by-step tips on getting through the application process:
Orientation Workshops Set
In a time of limited economic resources and an increasing public desire for change, United Way of Greater New Bedford’s Community Building Mini-
All-
Last year, 36 groups received a total of $39,300 in grant funding. The projects supported represent a broad spectrum of local interests, issues and concerns – including neighborhood events, senior and youth activities, public safety, nonviolence, environmental, performing arts, historical, advocacy, and community gardens. Funds are used to provide items essential to a project’s success such as health and wellness items for the Baby Health Project and lumber to build raised beds, soil and plants for a community garden.
“So many local groups have the passion, commitment and creative ideas that could really make a positive impact on the community, but they’re having a difficult time securing funding,” said Claudia Kirk, Program Director. “The Mini-
All applicants, including past Mini-
New Bedford: Thursday, Feb 23nd @ 6 pm OR Tuesday, Feb 28th @ 10am at the Salvation Army 619 Purchase Street (please use parking lot entrance)
Wareham: Thursday, March 1st @ 6pm at the Wareham Free Library (59 Marion Rd / Rte. 6)
Acushnet: Wednesday, March 7th @ 6pm at the Acushnet Community Center (232 Middle Rd.)
Pre-registration is required for all orientation sessions (seating is limited). Application deadline is Friday, April 13th. To register or to find out whether your group is eligible, contact Claudia Kirk at 508-994-9625, ext. 13 or at ckirk@unitedwayofgnb.org. Visit the United Way website at www.unitedwayofgnb.org for more details about the Mini-Grants Program.
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Claudia Kirk, Program Director
Community Building Mini-Grants Program
United Way of Greater New Bedford
105 William Street - 3rd Floor
Wareham: Thursday, March 1st @ 6pm at the Wareham Free Library (59 Marion Rd / Rte. 6)
Acushnet: Wednesday, March 7th @ 6pm at the Acushnet Community Center (232 Middle Rd.)
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Community Building Mini-
United Way of Greater New Bedford
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