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SE resident, Chet Stewart, saw a newspaper article that a Black man, who is believed to be the last survivor of the Tuskegee Airmen and turning 100 years old on May 21 2022 . All he wants is to receive birthday cards from people .
Can you help make his birthday wish come true ?
His address is Victor W Butler c/c Gary Butler, P. O Box 3523, Cranston Rhode Island 02910.
City of Lancaster, Church World Service Announce Artist Selected for Welcoming Mural
Central Pennsylvania Artist Claudia Rojas Will Work with Community to Create “Welcoming” Mural
LANCASTER, Pa., May 9, 2022 – The City of Lancaster and Church World Service (CWS) Lancaster’s Welcoming Mural Advisory Council have selected Claudia Rojas, a Cuban-born Lebanon-based artist, to lead the design and implementation of a mural that captures Lancaster’s spirit of welcoming.
Rojas migrated to the United States in 2015 and describes herself as a mixed media artist and illustrator. She has developed and taught an art program for unaccompanied migrant children and has worked on other community-based projects to establish spaces for inclusion and representation. Her work addresses migration, transculturation, community, and identity. She holds a BA in Social Communication from the University of Havana and completed a fellowship in Afro-Cuban art research at the University of Morelos in Mexico.
“Art, and especially the so visible and ever-present public art, is a call to identification, to articulating the richly colored tapestry of our community, where we are all intertwined, and we build something better than the sum of its parts,” states Rojas. “It is my intention to lift the voices of those who might have felt voiceless, as we show through art that everyone is indeed welcome, not despite of, but precisely because everyone is unique.”
Rojas will work with Project Manager Shauna Yorty, local veteran muralist and community advocate, to host community engagement opportunities to gather input from Lancaster refugees, immigrants, and long-time residents about what “Welcome” means to the community to inform the design. The first public engagement event will be held later this month and the second will take place during Open Streets on June 19.
The finished mural will be installed on the western wall of Ganse Apothecary, 355 W. King St., at the four-way intersection of Charlotte, Manor, Strawberry, and King Streets. With community volunteers, the painting of the mural will coincide with Welcoming Week, which runs from Sept. 10-19, when cities all over the country celebrate the crucial role they play in welcoming new neighbors.
The City’s Department of Neighborhood Engagement, in partnership with Church World Service (CWS) Lancaster, and Landis Homes were awarded funding to create a community-informed mural that captures Lancaster’s spirit of welcome and inclusiveness. For its entire history, Lancaster has provided safe haven to immigrants fleeing persecution and disasters across the world. From the Amish in the 18th century to Afghans this past summer, we’ve consistently heeded the call for welcome. During the height of the Syrian refugee crisis, the BBC named Lancaster “the Refugee Capital of the US” and the NY Times published a feature article about the ways immigrants have revitalized the social, cultural, and economic life of our area. Three years ago, Lancaster became the first city in Pennsylvania and just the 12th city in the country to become a Certified Welcoming City.
Funding for the mural was generously provided by the City of Lancaster, Lancaster County Community Foundation, Landis Homes and Penn Square Rotary Club. Two Dudes Painting in Cabbage Hill will provide materials.
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Our summer calendar is now open and available for booking visit link in bio. It’s looking like a small business Summer!!!!
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Run it up, first come first serve 🤗🌞🌻
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#smallbusinesssummer #smallbusiness #shopsmallbusiness #rentalspace #popupshop #Lancasterpa #downtown #localart #localmusic #workshops #localcreatives #downtowngem
🌧 Due to a poor weather forecast for this Saturday, we have moved the 8th grade car wash fundraiser to NEXT Saturday, May 14th!! We hope you’ll come out for a clean car and a bite to eat! 🚗 🧽 🌭
CONTACT:
Tracy Cutler, EVP, Community Foundation
717.471.3418 | [email protected]
EQUITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES $50,000 IN EQUITY PARTNER GRANTS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – MAY 6, 2022 LANCASTER, PA – The Equity Council announces $50,000 in grants that will support the work of 13 Equity Partners creating change and opportunities for local BIPOC communities.
From enhancing maternal health opportunities and supporting mental health for young men of color, to creation of culturally-relevant news and information sources and celebrating local elders, these projects are creating direct impact for communities of color in Lancaster County. Each partner will receive between $2000 – 5000 to support their work.
The Equity Council convened in the fall of 2021. Recognizing the resiliency, tenacity and talent within Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities; and understanding the deep inequities both in community and within philanthropy; Xavier Garcia-Molina created the Equity Fund and Equity Council in partnership with the Lancaster County Community Foundation. Co-chairs Garcia-Molina and Kareena Rios, as well as Founding members Christopher Aviles, Julia Cao, LaRock Hudson, and Norma Vazquez created a process that directly informs where and how the dollars from this fund will make the most equitable impact in our community. The Equity Fund launched with a $100,000 investment from the Community Foundation. These are the first grants from that fund.
The Equity Council designed and led the process for the Equity Grants. These grants are extraordinary because, for the first time, local leaders of color are guiding funding decisions that support communities of color.
The Equity Council approached the selection process with deep intention. “We want to bring equity into the space of philanthropy,” explains Garcia-Molina. Many traditional funding applications require in-depth written submissions detailing project goals and outcomes. “For people not familiar with that approach, or who do not have a trusted relationship with the funder, the application itself becomes a barrier for strong and important work being supported,” he said.
From the beginning, the Council committed to shifting the approach for how people access financial and grant support. The first invitation for submissions offered a range of options for applicants including:
Sample applications. Applicants could access sample documents with concrete examples of specific details and successful applications.
Language support. Applications used familiar, accessible language instead industry-specific technical terms. They also offered the option to apply in multiple languages.
Video interviewing. For those less comfortable with written communication, the Council provided coaching sessions during the application process and encouraged dialogue with applicants’ about their project and goals.
After hosting online information sessions about the grant opportunity, the Equity Council received 23 submissions. “We learned that people felt comfortable with us and participating in this process,” Garcia-Molina said. “We will continue to offer a range of ways for people to learn about, and participate in, funding opportunities in the future.”
The Equity Council sees the initial funding as an important first step on a pathway to a more equitable approach to local philanthropy. “How do we share power with people doing the work in our community while systemic change is happening?” asks Garcia-Molina. “We think this is one way to help lead that change.”
The Community Foundation continues to learn with — and from — the leadership of the Equity Council and is honored to walk beside the Equity Partners as they continue to create impact that will strengthen our entire community.
Anyone can support the work of the Equity Council by making a donation to the Equity Fund at LancFound.org.
A FULL LIST OF EQUITY PARTNERS AND PROJECT SUMMARIES ARE BELOW. FULL DETAILS HERE:
https://www.lancfound.org/equity-council-announces-first-equity-partner-grants/
Evita Colon
A Speak to My Soul Publication, BLK Voices Magazine
Madhumitha Rajakittu-Pudupatti
What’s a Doula? Community awareness for better understanding.
Marquis Lupton
TCP Media Center
Perseus Gross
Jordan’s River Web-Series & Equity Summit
Salina Almanzar-Oree
Taller Pa’lante: Art in Parks
Solise White
Soul Soul Kharisma: Professional Development
Ahmed Ahmed
Welcome packets for Refugee and Immigrant Families
Garret Drew Ellis
Elder Stories of Lancaster
Niambi Stanley
Transcendent Documentary
Kent Wilkinson
Kent Nazareth Yoga Man Studio
Dominique Miller Shell
Strategic Planning or Professional Development: Tru2You
Keisha Finnie
Strategic Planning or Professional Development: BIPOC Gallery Row Exhibit
Starleisha Gingrich
Strategic Planning or Professional Development: In Our Own Words, A Look at The Lancaster Community
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About the Lancaster County Community Foundation
The Lancaster County Community Foundation helps people who love Lancaster County invest in the future of our community. Since 1924, we’ve been helping individuals establish permanent funds to support our community and making grant investments to local organizations. Today, we manage more than $200 million in community assets that support Lancaster County every year. In 2021, the Community Foundation generated more than $15 million in impact to support Lancaster County residents. LancFound.org
Tracy Cutler (she/her)
Executive Vice President
We know that CBOs (Community Benefit Organizations) have unparalleled knowledge and experience working with Lancaster residents and addressing the needs of our community. Your work inspires us and brings essential support to residents across our community.
The Red Cross and Lancaster City Fire will be canvassing the southeast tomorrow 4/6 to let folks know about a free smoke detector installation day that will be happening on May 13.
This week Community Services Group (CSG) have sorted the positions by county to make it easier to find a position near you.
Featured Positions:
This week they are featuring their Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions. As a DSP, you will make an impact in someone else's life, while also making a difference in your own. These are great opportunities for those who are looking to start their human services career.
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
DSPs work closely with those who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. They provide care in a variety of settings and promote the emotional, physical and personal well-being of each individual they care for.
FT, PT and flexible schedules available
No minimum education requirement for most positions
Mentorship program
Click here to find a DSP position near you.
To APPLY or learn more about all positions at CSG, please visit our Career Center at www.csgonline.org
Now hiring. Full-time and part-time jobs in mental health services and treatment & intellectual and developmental disability services. Apply today!
SEIU union is having a 2 hour picket from 2pm-4pm today 4/4!
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Meet Mr. Mitchell!
Mr. Mitchell is our STEM Coordinator. He helps our middle & high school students continue to learn and engage in activities involving STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.)
In honor of National Teachers Day, we want to thank Mr. Mitchell and all the teachers in our local school districts for continuing to pour into our students and teaching them new skills every day!
#thankyou #teachers #national #themix
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Learn about these grants.
A review of 2021 Community Development Block Grant & Emergency Solutions Grant ProgramsThursday, May 5 at 6 pm, City Hall, Council Chambers, 120 N. Duke Street (use Marion Street entrance) The City of Lancaster invites the community to attend a public meeting and special presentation spotlighting ho...
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The 8th grade students and teachers are hosting a car wash next Saturday!! 🚗🧽
Come out on Saturday, May 7th from 11am-1pm! You can get your car washed and also grab a bite to eat. 🌭
All proceeds will go towards the end of the year events for our 8th grade students. 💃
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