Arts & Advocacy Event

“Michigan’s continuing economic woes are spilling over into the lives of the state’s youngest residents with nearly one out of every four young children (under age 5) living in poverty.” Michigan’s child poverty rate from 2000 – 2007 increased by 40% and confirmed child victims of abuse or neglect rate jumped up to 14 %.

Most of these cases are reported to involve “maltreatment” caused from poverty related issues, such as the inability of parents and caregivers to provide basic necessities like food, heat and clothing.
Kids Count in Michigan: A collaboration of Michigan’s Children and the Michigan League for Human Services
January 13, 2009 issue

You can help improve conditions for children most in need in our state by supporting Michigan’s Children during an Evening of Arts & Advocacy at Park West Gallery located at 29469 Northwestern Hwy in Southfield, Michigan, on Saturday, October 3rd, 2009, from 7:oo p.m. till 10:oo p.m.

The event will feature a special Exhibition & Sale of Art by Cartoonist, Nolan Ross, Special Guests, Live Entertainment, Hors d’oeuvres & other refreshments along with selected poetry by Blue Babies and Inside Out City-Wide Poets. VIP guests will experience a special youth-led Blue Babies Historical Motown Land Mark Tour. We need your help in making this event a success for our children. General admission tickets are $75 and VIP $100.

For online purchase/donation please go to; www.Michiganschildren.org. For reservation or more information call Chuck Calati at (800) 330-8674.

Together We Can Michigan!

Kristina Shannon, Project Manager         LaTasha Posey, Project Manager

Party with Councilman Ken Cockrel this Thursday on the Princess!

Party with your Council President as he rocks the Detroit River on the Mighty Princess. This Thursday, September 17th at the Detroit Princess Dock; the Black, White, and Gold Throwdown for Motown. Kenneth V. Cockrel presents the Ultimate Political Party where Detroit's Young Professionals, Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Film Makers sail on the winds of change toward a brighter future for our city.

Tickets include: Dinner, Music, Dancing, and Comedy for only $25.00 per person and $40 per couple. There will be prizes and raffles.

This is the Recession Busting, Stimulus Party for everyone in Detroit who wants to hear the good news about Detroit's Future. Reception Begins at 5:30 PM and the Cruise at 7:00 PM. Don't get left at the dock, get on board with KVC. Black, White, and Gold Attire Only!

Everyone who mentions the word MANNA when they RSVP to both (313) 638-1953 and ccfiiicas@aol.com will be entered into a special drawing for a Best Buy Gift Card. There will be "Manna" from Ken for those who lift up Manna Entertainment Group. Please leave your contact information, # of tickets, and ticket status (individual, couple, or combo) in the message. Detroit, it is time to GET ON THE BOAT with KVC.

Jobs

“Now that I have milk and cow everyone bids me morrow”-B. Franklin

City of Highland Park 12050 Woodward; Highland Park-Admin. Asst. must type 50wpm

City of Mt. Clemens 1 Crocker; Mt. Clemens-Bus Driver (pt)

MST Steel 24417 Groesbeck; Warren-Plant Mgr

Fitness USA 29444 Woodward; Royal Oak & 39333 Van Dyke; Sterling Heights-Fitness Instructor

Crest Mercury 36200 Van Dyke; Sterling Heights-Detailer

Benihana 21150 Haggerty; Farmington Hills-Teppan Chefs & Trainees, Sushi Chefs & Trainees

3601 W. Big Beaver Suite 304; Troy-Bookkeeper

Regency Healthcare 12575 Telegraph; Taylor-Cooks, Dietary Aides

Jacobson Company 800 Central; Wyandotte-Material Handlers

Geneva Watch Group 47440 Michigan Ave;Canton-Warehouse@ 8.50/hr all shifts available apply 8-12noon

St.Anne’s Meade 16106 W. 12 Mile; Southfield-Community Relations Coordinator

The Cat Practice 875 S. Worth; Birmingham-Receptionist

Baldwin Public Library 300 West Merrill; Birmingham-Operations Asst. (pt)

Hiller’s Market 24359 Northwestern Hwy Ste. 150; Southfield-Cook

Berkley School District 14700 W. Lincoln; Oak Park-Head Custodian & Afternoon Custodians

Elmhaven Manor 600 W. Walton; Pontiac-Activity Coordinator, Office Asst.

Autumn Cashmere 135 Park Dr; Troy-Warehouse, Clerical

221 W. Nine Mile; Ferndale-Office Asst.

25300 Guenther; Warren-Florist

Events

9/15,22,29 Women Educating Women Consortium Rochester Community Center 816 Ludlow 6:30-8pm 800 538 6040 ext 4

Land Bank Authority - Interim Director

Position Opening - Interim Director

Detroit Land Bank Authority

The City of Detroit, under the provisions of the State Act 258 of 2003, has established a Land Bank Authority for the purpose of assembling and clearing properties, returning vacant property to productive use, accelerating development activity, promoting economic growth, supporting the planning process and reducing neighborhood blight.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is governed by a seven-member board appointed by the Mayor and City Council. A legal firm has been retained to draft the Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and other required documents. The board now seeks applicants for the position of Interim Director to assist in the start-up of the Authority. The board also intends to initiate the process for the hiring of a permanent Executive Director, to be concluded within the next 60-90 days.

Position Description

The Interim Executive Director will have primary responsibility for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the DLBA, including the following:

• Assist the board in the development of a mission statement, goals and objectives, and adoption of by-laws.
• Work with the board on establishing a principal office.
• Establish bank accounts/banking arrangements.
• Prepare a preliminary budget and cash flow projections.
• Develop financial systems for budget monitoring and oversight.
• Identify staffing requirements.
• Assist the board in developing personnel policies and procedures.
• Work with property owners in the public and private sectors to identify appropriate properties for transfer to the DLBA.
• Interface with the State and County land bank authorities on the transfer of properties to the DLBA.
• Work with the board on establishing priorities, policies and procedures for the acquisition, management and disposition of properties.
• Create systems to organize and manage properties under its control.
• Develop policies and procedures for contracting and procurement.
• Interface with developers, non-profits, community development corporations, businesses and neighborhood residents on their plans and proposals, as directed by the board.
• Prepare reports of program activities and outcomes.
• Manage other operational aspects of the Authority.

Skill Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business, Urban Planning, Community Development or related field.
• At least 10 years experience in the areas of community development, real estate and finance.
• Extensive land use planning experience, with direct experience with vacant property systems preferred.
• Familiarity with the establishment and function of land banks.
• Knowledge of national best practices for addressing vacant properties.
• Demonstrated understanding of real estate transactions and other community development business and financial considerations.
• Experience in working with community development groups, grassroots organizations and the nonprofit sector.
• Experience in the areas of policy analysis and advocacy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills.

This is a contractual position at an annual salary range of $60,000 to $90,000, depending on qualifications and experience. Interviews begin immediately. Interested persons should send a cover letter and resume to Warren Palmer, Interim Chair, Detroit Land Bank Authority, Planning and Development Department, 2300 Cadillac Tower Building, Detroit, MI 48226 or via email to WPalmer@detroitmi.gov. No phone calls please. Submissions due by close of business on Friday, September 4, 2009.

Detroit residency preferred.

The Detroit Land Bank Authority is an equal opportunity employer.

YMCA HIRING

Case Manager/Social Worker

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Corporate Offices 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213

$15 - $18 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 28 hours per week)

Program Coordinator YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Metropolitan Youth Collaborative 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 $10.60 - $13.25 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 28 hours per week) Program Administrator YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit – Metropolitan Youth Collaborative 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 $10.60 - $13.25 per hour (Part-Time 20 – 40 hours per week) Resumes to: Latitia McCree, Executive Director of Education and Outreach Services YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit 10900 Harper Avenue Detroit, MI 48213 Lmccree@ymcametrodetroit.org

Job List

“We are shaped and fashioned by what we love”-Goethe

North Brothers Ford 33300 Ford; Westland-Dispatcher

Pars Ice Cream 24436 Van Born; Dearborn Heights-Office/Clerical

Chartwells Dining 1500 Lexington Blvd; Royal Oak-Food Service Subs 248 435 8500 ext 1123

Credit Union One 400 E. Nine Mile; Ferndale-Tellers (pt), Call Center Reps., Cash Dept. Team Leader

Crowne Plaza 1500 Opdyke; Auburn Hills-Housekeeper, Line Cook

Collex Collision 921 Brown;Orion Twp.-Customer Service Rep.@ 10/hr (must type 40wpm)

Blvd. Health Center 3500 South Blvd; Troy-Painter/Laborer 248 852 7800

Pontiac Veterinary Hospital 44688 Woodward; Pontiac 248 332 0287

Dialogue Marketing University; Auburn Hills-Call Center Agents for Troy, Auburn Hills 8.50-10.00/hr must have call center experience

Link Engineering 13840 Elmira; Detroit-Receptionist

Fitness USA 29444 Woodward; Royal Oak-Fitness Instructors will train @9/hr 248 548 3700

My Cousin’s New York Pizzeria; Bloomfield Hills-Pizza Maker 248 321 1030

8/20/09 Jo-Ann Fabric Job Fair 44740 Ford; Canton-Mgrs 8am-6pm

19823 Wedgewood Dr.; Grosse Pointe Woods-Janitorial Supervisor

Lois Cleaners 31221 Southfield; Beverly Hills-Shirt Presser

Village Green 1369 Fort; Lincoln Park-Maintenance

Bloomfield Hills School District 4175 Andover; Bloomfield Hills-Custodian @ 11.05/hr

Wimsatt Bldg. Materials 33663 Mound; Sterling Heights

Warrior Sports 32125 Hollingsworth; Warren-Warehouse Workers @ 9/hr

Alternatives For Girls Hiring

Alternatives For Girls

Job Description

Job Title: Chief Operating Officer Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: 8-11-09

SUMMARY: The Chief Operating Officer reports to the Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for day-to-day operations of AFG’s direct service programs and facilities, compliance by AFG’s programs with agency policies and public law, development and implementation of long-term program planning, and ongoing evaluation of program services. The Chief Operating Officer works closely with the Chief Executive Officer, and supports and motivates agency staff members to ensure that AFG fulfills the agency mission.

Position is full-time.

Alternatives For Girls

Job Description

Job Title: Major Gifts Officer Department: Administration

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer FLSA Status: Exempt

Date: 7-11-09

SUMMARY

The Major Gifts Officer (MGO) reports to the Chief Executive Officer and is responsible for securing financial gifts from individuals, family foundations, and corporations, to insure that AFG has the financial capacity to fulfill the agency’s mission. The MGO works closely with the Chief Executive Officer and development team to successfully solicit major support from individual donors, foundations, and other private sources.

Send Resume to: HR Manager

903 W. Grand Blvd

Detroit, Mi 48208-2365

Fax 313-361-8938 sbelchunas@alternativesforgirls.org

Vending Opportunity

A Clarion Call To Community Leaders

By: Khary WAE Frazier General Population

This Is Our Moment!

My heart tells me that the current economic crisis, recent youth violence, divisive community and negative family climate dictates it is time for re-birthing our community and developing new visionary community leadership. To that end General Population recently approached FOCUS: HOPE and an assembly of local professionals who have agreed to an innovative collaborative marketing strategy that utilizes Metro-Detroit's emerging entertainment marketplace and our unique upscale urban consumer.

I realize that as an established Non-Profit organization you have great ideas and initiatives and access to funding will get them off the ground and into the community where they are needed.

HERE'S YOUR SOLUTION!

An opportunity to partner with a major Non-Profit Organization with a known legacy for success while surrounding yourself with a professional support system that will create awareness and visibility. This ability to outsource a major promotional and public relations marketing events budget allows you to give your existing corporate funders access to a new experience to reach a specific demographic.

FUND RAISING MADE EASY!

This is where profit meets purpose. Detroit has a challenge and the battle is the way we perceive ourselves. That is way we have created this amazing event to targets a diverse and eclectic crowd and is structured to re-calibrate the community consciousness from fear (created by recent events) to hope, to faith in their ability to attract prosperity and success. This celebration will shift the general populace mindset from victim to victor through a series of purposeful strategic publicity and promotional activities created around you and your work.

I truly cherish your work and the dedication that your organization gives to Metro-Detroit and I look forward to working with you.

HOT SUMMER NIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL...

HOSTED BY FOCUS: HOPE

&

CO-HOSTED BY Y.O.U.

SATURDAY AUGUST 22, 2009 AT FOCUS: HOPE 1320 Oakman Blvd. Detroit, MI 48238

FEATURING ONE MAJOR DETROIT NATIONAL TRAILBLAZER WITH PERFORMACES BY SEVEN (7) LOCAL ACTS THAT WILL BLEND THE STYLES OF JAZZ, HIP HOP, SOUL, ROCK, SPOKEN-WORD AND BLUES.

PARTNERSHIPS ARE LIMITED

Contact: 313-598-0408 or kharyfrazier@yahoo.com FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Jobs

“A smile is like a boomerang throw one and it always comes back to you”

Michigan Catholic Credit Union 255 E. Maple; Troy-Collector

City of Livonia 33000 Civic Center Dr. 3^rd floor; Livonia-School Crossing Guard @9/hr

Alpine Cleaners 37454 five Mile Rd; Livonia-Mgr 734 591 6166

Star Delicatessen 24555 Twelve Mile; Southfield-Stock & Clean Up 248 352 7377

The Hayman Company 5700 Crooks Rd. Suite 400; Troy-Accounting Asst.

100 Hazelcrest; Hazel Park-Housekeeper

Snowbelt Services 28911 Grand River; Farmington Hills-Groundskeepers 248 474 6167

Havenwyck Hospital-Chief Cook 248 520 2767-Kim Champion

41570 Hayes; Clinton township-Telemarketer/Receptionist apply 9-11:30am

Piper Industries 15930 Common; Roseville-Assemblers @ 7.50/hr 20hrs

Events

8/27 Osborn Community Mtg. Our Lady of Good Counsel 17142 Rowe; Detroit 6-8pm

Free Summer Food Service for children 18 & under (313 876 4850) for more info

JOBS

“The man who finds truth lights a torch”-Ingersoll

26822 Coolidge Hwy; Huntington Woods-Seamstress (pt)

City of Dearborn 4500 Maple; Dearborn-Facility Maintenance Worker

Bortz Health Care 11700 Ten Mile; Warren-Bookkeeper

Arjuna 20050 West Rd; Woodhaven-Night Baker

College for Creative Studies 201 E. Kirby; Detroit-Accounting Asst. (pt)

City of Troy 500 W. Big Beaver; Troy-Office Asst. @ 9/hr (pt) must type 40wpm

Wind Song Apt. 860 E. Walton Blvd;-Grounds Tech. (pt)

Newman Courts 630 Kettering; Pontiac-Grounds Tech 248 373 7298

Outback Steak House 1880 S. Rochester Rd; Rochester Hills-Cooks, Servers, Hostess apply after 2pm

Davey Commercial Grounds Mgt 751 Orchard Lake-Landscape Laborers 248 332 6690

Wimsatt Building Materials 1131 Sylvertis; Waterford/33663 Mound; Sterling Heights-Delivery Laborer (must have CDL)

Wee Discover Child Daycare 920 N. Williams Lake; Waterford-Asst. Caregiver 248 886 0011

Delaware North Detroit Metro Airport Bldg. 513 W. Service Rd; Romulus-Food/Beverage Cashiers, Utility Workers

Saturn of Plymouth 9301 Massey Dr; Plymouth-Receptionist/Back Up Cashier Donna-contact

Fitness USA (Ladies Division) 30000 Telegraph; Southfield-Fitness instructors @ 9/hr apply on 8/4/09 248 356 6700

12375 Merriman; Livonia-Auto Body Tech

Probility Physical Therapy; Ann Arbor-Receptionist

ABC Student Transportation12680 Westwood; Detroit-bus Drivers (must have CDLw/BPS endorsement) 835 2700

SSI Technology 1235 Spartan; Madison Heights-Assembly (electronic &mechanical) 248 582 0600

Control Technique Inc. 41200 Technology Park Dr; Sterling Heights-Purchasing Clerk (entry level) 586 254 4203

Kids for Less Northland Mall; Southfield-Cashiers

GF Cucina’s 37867 Mound; Sterling Heights-Cook

Venture Global Engineering 42500 Mound-Mold Maker (must have experience)

22950 Hall Rd; Clinton Township-Oil & Lube Tech.

8/4/09 Hanson’s Windows Open House 1000 Tech Row; Madison Heights-Customer Service, Marketing, Trade Show Assts., 2pm 248 581 3030 ext 177

Painters Supply & Equipment 22134 Van Dyke; Warren-Driver (pt) will train

586 726 0606-Dental Receptionist (pt) no exp. necessary

Events

8/18/09 Community House Job Strategies Seminar 380 S. Bates; Birmingham 6:30-9pm 248 644 5832 ($5)