"Precious" The Movie

Physical and Sexual abuse is such a taboo issue, especially in the black community. Because we do not like to talk about it, we fail to support the individuals that encounter this form of abuse! Lee Daniels, along with Sapphire, decided to go against what is norm and create a platform for a rich dialogue to emerge!

If you have not seen the movie "Precious" yet, then please do so! Forget the rumors of Oscar nods that Mo'Nique may receive (although S4TP is happy for her) or the fact that this movie may be the Slumdog Millionaire of 2009....Support it because it is talking about issues that no one else wants to talk about! Abuse, Incest, Child Welfare, Education, Social Service Providers...the list goes on!

Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People Excel) 2009

Are you a young person between the age of 14-21?
Do you want to become more Financially Savvy?
Then this workshop is for YOU!!

Join the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Tau Nu Omega Chapter and learn about:

Budgeting *Managing Your Credit *Finances 101

When: Saturday, November 21, 2009

Time: 11am to 1 pm

Where: St. Mary’s Recreation Center
450 St. Ann’s Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457
Price: FREE (and Refreshments will be served)

For More Information, Please Contact:
Ms. Heather Joseph at HeatherA.Joseph@gmail.com

Also, Community Service Certificates are available upon completion of seminar!!

PLG's Passion Forward: Vision Board Workshop

Something For The People facilitated a Vision Board workshop for the Pierre Lee Group's Afterwork Networking Event at Concrete Lounge on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009. Participants engaged in an interactive workshop, with guest facilitator L. Woods, around what a Vision Board entails and how it can relate to one's personal life. Participants were able to brainstorm their personal goals while connecting with other young professionals. Each participant not only walked away with a solid foundation on how to create a Vision Board of their own, but was also inspired, motivated, and commited to improving their self-worth!



Interested in creating your own Vision Board, but may not know where to start?? Check out these great links....

Also, read this great blog post on Wednesday, Nov 18th by one of my bff's.....http://bridegroomandbroom.blogspot.com/ about Vision Boards and how she was inspired!

Happy Visioning!
S4TP

"Get Your Mind Right" Youth Conference

The JUMP Alumni Association in collaboration with the Association of Black Social Workers-NYC Chapter had their “Get Your Mind Right” Youth Conference on Sunday, November 8th, 2009. The event was a huge success as 50 students from Binghamton University’s JUMP Nation, Vision and Voice Student Ambassadors (Harlem Children’s Zone Learn to Earn Site), and Rasheed Muhammed and Associates, Inc. “Building Bridges and Closing Gaps” programs participated in fun, engaging, and interactive workshops that focused on self-esteem, self-presentation, and self-worth. The conference started off with an interactive and fun ice breaker facilitated by author of Pieces of A Story, Kymberle Joseph (and sister of Binghamton University 02’ Alum, Heather Joseph). Students were then engaged in thought provoking workshops that focused on HIV, Protecting your Cyber Rep, and Self-Presentation. The workshops were facilitated by Rita Felton (Community Health Worker at Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center), Henry Smart III (Social Worker and Consultant), and Jennifer “Jen” Threat (Publisher and Editor of Double Dutch Magazine). Breakfast and lunch were provided for the students as well as goodie bags and prizes! Students had the opportunity to win prizes from companies who sponsored and donated to the event, such as Tommy Hilfiger, Essence Magazine, BEEING, YakBlak Vintage Sunnies, Jeans and a Tee, LLC, and KittyRose Lifestyle! The “Get Your Mind Right” Planning Committee Chair (and Education Chair of the Association of Black Social Workers-NYC Chapter), Mimi Woods, was very grateful for all of the generous support that enabled the event to be a huge success. As she has stated, “this is just the beginning. We are committed to doing things that are geared towards Something For The People” (her personal mantra and the name of a new community organization). We are also committed to bringing more organizations together to collaborate on events and programs. We are all doing the same work!”

Students learn how to read an HIV Rapid Test

Always Stay Focus!

We may all come from different communities, but we share a similar story!

Students share their thoughts and opinions with one another

The Unity Circle