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GREATEST MINDS
A Gathering of Black Bostonians Who Are About Getting Things Done
DATE:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 and Saturday, June 7th, 2008
TIMES:
Friday, June 6th, 2008 6:00pm - 9:00pm
FRIDAY
6:00pm - 9:00pm OPENING RECEPTION & Opening Panel
Saturday, June 7th, 2008 9:00am - 12:00midnight 9:00pm - 6:00pm CONFERENCE SATURDAY 8:00pm - 12midnight CLOSING RECEPTION & NETWORKING
A Gathering of [...]

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In partnership with the William Monroe Trotter Institute of the University of Massachusetts Boston, New England Blacks in Philanthropy, and Channel 7/WHDH TV’s Urban Update program, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM) is piloting The State of Black Boston, a multi-year initiative that combines research and community assessment to bring [...]

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This Saturday Reflect and Strengthen will be having their 3rd Annual Yard Sale from 10-6pm at 2 Minton St., Jamaica Plain (at the corner of Amory St and Minton St, in between the Stonybrook and Green St Stations).

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News Release
Contact: Malene Swan
EECorg@gmail.com
(617) 315-5494
**** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ****
Elegance @ a Glance
Presented by the
Eliot Educational Center
Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 4 P.M.
The Eliot Educational Center was established in 1992 by Dr. Rev. Ozzie L. Edwards, the late pastor of the Eliot Congregational Church of Roxbury.  The Eliot Educational Center has grown steadily and has become [...]

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Concerned Black Men of Massachusetts
invites you to help empower urban youth and support
the Paul Robeson Institute for Positive Self Development at the
19th Annual Andrew J. Davis Jr. Unity Breakfast
Saturday, April 19, 2008
9am - 12noon
Cambridge Center Marriott - Kendall Square - Massachusetts
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Celebrity Guest and Awardees
Clifton Powell • Paul Robeson Leadership Award

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Youth Service Providers Network, a Program of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston in partnership with the Boston Police Department, is looking for a Clinical Social Work Supervisor.

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FEBRUARY ESCAPE 
The South End’s
Winter Party
February 28, 2008 from 6pm-9pm
USES’ Harriet Tubman House will be the perfect escape from any and all winter blues. At our red hot party, you will see
and hear the sights and sounds of Caribbean islands, Florida beaches and tropical get-a-ways all the while sampling delicious food from some of the South [...]

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From the inbox…
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Iota Chi Chapter & Eta Phi Chapter Present: Omega Teen Idol
Saturday March 15, 2008
5pm-8pm Greater
Boston YMCA/ Bates Hall
316 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
Admission $10 Adults $ 5 Children
Auditions from 12-5pm Bates Hall Feb. 23, 2008
$25 Audition cost/Cash payment
Call 617-212-1850 to book your audition slot!
5 Minute time limit for audition. No [...]

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1. Spend as little time as possible on research
People seeking grants often spend too much time and effort on research. Your success in getting grants depends on making the most effective use of your time. Reduce the amount of time you spend on research and increase the amount of time you spend contacting funding organizations.
Don’t [...]

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This is part three of a four part series on how to successfully obtain free grants. There are nine basic components in a solid proposal package:
1. Proposal Summary
2. Introduction of the Organization
3. Project Statement or Needs Assessment
4. Project Objectives
5. Project Methods or Design
6. Project Evaluation
7. Future Funding
8. Project Budget
9. Appendices
Put yourself in the reviewer’s shoes
When [...]

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