TASK Back to School Drive

The NAACP Trenton Branch will be assisting TASK with its Back To School Drive. We would like members to bring items listed below to the West Trenton Fire House, Community Room on Monday, August 8, 2011 between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. 

 

TASK is requesting the following:

 

Book bags (Back Packs)

Pens and #2 Pencils

Yellow Highlighters

Crayons, Colored Pencils, and Markers

Spiral Notebooks

Pocket Folders

Children’s Scissors

Rulers and Protractors

Calculators

Pocket Dictionaries

 

Now is a good time to purchase, as most retail stores have started their back to school sales and items are currently at reasonable prices.

 

We will be delivering the items to TASK on Monday, August 15, 2011…

Scholarships for Trenton Kids–Help Spread the Word!

Major Scholarship Websites

American Sociological Association w\vw.asanet.org

American Psychological Association www.apa.org/studentslfunrung.html

and Writing Scholarship www.collegescholarships.com!scholarships_45.html 

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Film! Writing Scholarships \”ww.xensei.com!usersladl/Assoc. of Hispanic Certified Public Accnts. www.alpfa.org

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color

 

 

 

Daniel Goldberg Scholarship-fmance w,vw.gfoa.org

Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s of Nursing Scholarships www.ons.org

Frank Greathouse Gov. Accounting Schol. www.gfoa.org

GiletteINational Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students www.nul.org/scholarships.htmI

Good Shepherd Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship

 

No website, call 847-381-9600

 

IlIinios Retired Tea.chers Assoc. Foundation Scholarship www-irtaouline.org/index.cfm?go=GetPage&id=I02

II1inios Special Education Teacher Tillt. Wav www.colIegezone.com

Illinois Association of Aggregate Producers www.iaap-aggregates.org/

Illinois Future Teacher Corps (IFTC) Program www.collegezone.com

Illinois Real Estate Educational Foundation www.illinoisrealtor.org/iar/aboutlreefhtm

Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Foundation www.ilspe.com/Foundation.asp

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Porte Hospital Foundation Scholarships www.IaporteheaIth.orglfoundation/scholarships.htmlMartin Ozinga Jr. Nursing Tuition Award www.lcmh.org

McNair Scholars Program-Aeorspaee Science www.nasagov

Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship w\\w.gfoa.org

Minority Health Program www.ahcpr.gov/fundiminortrg.htm

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships www.agiweb.org

 

Minority SchoL-Doctoral in Accounting \vww.aicpa.orglmembersldiv/career/minilfmds.htm

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship www.colIegezone.com

National Health Service Corps Scholarship Program

 

http://nhsc.bhpr.hrsa.gov/

National Institute of Health (Have financial need) http://ugsp-info.nih.gov/lnfoUGSP.htm

Natioual Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarships http://www.iie.orglprogramslnsep/default.htm

National Space Club Goddard Scholarship – Call

 

(202) 973-8661 2000 L St. NW #710, Washington, DC

20036

 

Nursing Education Scholarship Program wwwoidph.state.il.usllaoout/rural_health/rural_scholarship.htm

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VIC http://www.uic.eduldeptsloaa/ssp/Paul Doolen Graduate Scholarship for the study of Aging www.uic.eduldeptsloaa/sspldoolen

Phi Delta Kappa International Phi Delta Kappa International, CaU

 

 

(800) 766-1156

 

Public Employee Retirement Research & Admin. \vww.gfoa.org

Public Employee Retirement Research&Admin. Scholarship \Vww.gfoa.org

S.T.Wilson Veterinarian Scholarship Siemens Westinghouse Competition www.siemens-foundation.orgl

Skokie Cable TV Foundation Scholarship w,,!w.skokienet.orglcabletvl

Society of Environmental Engineers and Scientists http://stimpy.cen.uiuc.edulsoc/secs/scholar.html

Soroptimist International of the Americas www.soroptimist.org

Student Video Scholarship www.christophers.orgl

Minority Scholarships

1st In My Family Scholars http://www.hispanicfund.orgl

Acturial Scholarships (minority) www.beanactnary.org

All first! HCF Scholarship http://www.hispanicfund.orgl

American Association of University Women (Lombard branch) www.aauw-iLorg/lombard

American Geological Institute www.agiweb.orglmpp/

Anderson Consulting Scholarship Program for Minorities, CaU

 

(507) 931-1682

 

Arthur Anderson Scholarship Program

 

33 West Nonroe St., Chicago, IL, CaLL

(312) 507-3402

 

Assoc. of Hispanic Certified Public Accnts. www.alpfa.org

Breakthrough to Nursing Scholarships for Ethnic People of Color www.omsna.org or send an email to nSna@nsna.org

Council of American Muslim Professionals \vww.campnet.net

Denny’si HCF Scholarship http://www.hispanicfund.orgi

Education for Excellence Scholarship by SALEF www.salef.org

Ethnic Minority Bachelor’s of Nursing Scholarships www.ons.org

Fieri-Chicago Scholarship for Italian Americans www.fieri.orglprograms.html

Gates Millenninm Scholarships \Vww.gmsp.org

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Lulac Scholarship Fnnds www.lulac.orglPrograms/Scholar.htmlGilettelNationaI Urban League Scholarship for Minority Students www.nul.orglscholarships.html

HoLS. Scholar Programs and Hispanic College Fnnd

Hispanic Scholarships www.HispanicScholarship.com

Hispanic Scholarship Fnnd www.hsf.net!

Illinois Future Teacher Corps (IFTC) Program www.collegezone.com

Jackie Robinson Fonndation www.jackierobinson.org

Joint Civic Committee ofItalian Americans www.jccia.com

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship – Contact Your School’s Student Financial Aid

Microsoft Minority Scholarship www.microsoft.comlcollege/scholarshipsl

Minorities in Gov. Finance Scholarship www.gfoa.org

Minority Health Program www.ahcpr.gov/fundlminorng.htm

Minority Geoscience Undergraduate Scholarships www.agiweb.org

Minority Scholarship-Doctoral in Accounting www.aicpa.orglmembersldiv/career/rnini/fmds.htm

Minority Teachers of Illinois Scholarship W\vw.collegezone.com

National Federation of the Blind Scholarship ww·w.nfb.orgiservices/schlprg02.htm

National Forum for Black Public Administrators www.nfbpa.orgiCenterLeaderShip.cfm

NCAA (Sports) Scholarships www.ncaa.orglaoout!scholarships.html

Office of Special Scholarship Programs at VIC http://www.uic.eduldeptsloaa/ssp/

Polish Women’s Civle Club, Inc Contact your school’s student financial aid department.

Ron Brown Scholar Program www.ronbrown.org

Ruben Salazar Memorial Scholarship www.nahj.org

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Thomas Pickering Foreigu Affairs Program http://careers.state.gov/student/programs/pickering.html

VIC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues w’\\’\v.uic.eduldepts/quiclccslgbilscholarships.html

United Negro College Fund www.uncf.orgl

 

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William Randolph Hearst Minority Scholarship www.apsanet.org/content_I1389.cfm

Military Scholarships

Children of Veterans Scholarship – Contact your school’s student financial aid department.

Illinois Veterans Grant W\vw.collegezone.com

Illinois National Goard Grant www.collegezone.com

La Verne Noyes Scholarship· Contact your school’s student financial aid department.

Marine Corps Scholarships \vww. usmc. miVmarinelinklwebsites. nsflassociations

MlAIPOW Scholarship \vww.collegezone.com

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Internships and Fellowships

American Psychological Association www.apa.org/stndentslfunding.html

Bell Lab- for women www.bell-Iabs.coml

Christophers www.christophers.org/

Congressional Hispanic Cauens Internship www.chciyonth.org

Edncational Development Fellowships http://ppia.aed.org/finaid2.html#fellowships

INROADS www.inroads.org/

Insurance Information Institute Jayna Neagle from NY, NY· Call (212) 669·9200

Michael Curry Snmmer Internship Program www-illinois.gov

Minority Advertising Intern Program Rhonda Jackman from NY, NY- Call (212) 682-2500

Office of Special Scholarship Programs at

 

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Ron Brown Scholar Program www.ronbrown.org

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Wilson Veterinariau Scholarship www.aphis.usda.gov/mb/mrphr/jobslstw.htmlThomas

 

 

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Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program http://careers.state.gov/studentiprograms/pickering.htmlUnited Negro College Fnnd www.nncf.org/

William Randolph Hearst www.apsauetorgIPS/grauts/aspen3.cfin

Xerox www.xerox.com

 

Study Abroad Scholarships and Programs

Australearn www.australeam.org

Ambassadorial Scholarships www.rotary.org/foundationieducationaVamb_scho/

Capa International Education www.capa.org

Conncil on International Educational Exchange www.ciee.org

Cultural Experiences Abroad CEA www.gowitheea.com

Freeman Asia http://www.iie.org/programslfreemau-asialp_overview.shtm

Gilman International Scholarship www.iie.org/gilmau

Institute for the International Education Scholarship http://\\ww.iesabroad.orglinfo/abouties.html

International Student Scholarships www.intemationalscholarships.coml

National Security Education Program (NSEP) Boren Scholarships http://www-iie.org/programslnsep/defaulthtm

Office of Special Scholarship Programs

 

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Spread the word to Trenton kids about 1,200 $1,000 scholarships

Encouarge someone to apply for this on-line scholarship for students in grades 9-12 living in US and Puerto Rico.  A total of 1,200 students will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

 

Application deadline: February 15, 2011. NO LATE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED.  Don’t wait until the late minute because of heavy traffic on this site.

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2011 Best Buy @15™ Scholarships–
Students That Hit the Books and Help Their Communities

The Best Buy Children’s Foundation recognizes how important teens are to our community, to our society, to our world. We’re eager to listen to them, support them, help provide opportunities for them, when too few others are. One of those opportunities we provide is the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program.
In 2011, the Best Buy @15 Scholarship Program will award scholarships to students in grades 9-12 living in the U.S. or Puerto Rico who plan to enter a full-time undergraduate course of study upon high school graduation.
A total of up to 1,200 students will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. If you’re a 9-12 grade student who plans to attend post-secondary education, have solid grades and are involved in community service or work experience, we encourage you to apply!

How To Apply

The application period runs from Dec. 27, 2010 to February 16, 2011 (by 9:00 a.m. EST). A helpful hint…don’t wait until the last couple days to apply as the site experiences heavy traffic at the close of the program. No late applications will be accepted. Winners will be announced on at15.com in May 2011. Be sure to check back on at15.com at that time.

Are You Ready To Get Started?

Click here to be directed to the application. Please be sure to read over the application and Frequently Asked Questions.

Tell Trenton Kids About the National Scholars Program

Please review and share with your network

Dear Friends,
 
Please, please take the time to think of high school graduates who could benefit from this scholarship.  Each year, millions of dollars of scholarships set aside.

USDA/1890 National Scholars Program Application Period Opens
Scholarship Recipients Receive Tuition, Fees, Summer Employment
 

WASHINGTON, Dec. XX, 2010—Applications for the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program are being accepted by the Department of Agriculture for the 2011-12 academic year.   
 
USDA/1890 scholarship recipients receive full tuition, fees, books, use of laptop computers and printers, software, summer employment and benefits for each of the four years they pursue a Bachelor’s degree. For each year of the scholarship, students receive room and board provided by the partnering institutions. Each annual scholarship renewal is contingent upon satisfactory performance and normal progress toward the bachelor’s degree.  Upon completion of the scholar’s academic degree program, there is an obligation of 1 year of service to the U.S. Department of Agriculture for each year of financial support.
 
   The scholarship program between USDA and the 1890 Land-Grant Universities and Tuskegee University expands diversity through the recruitment of talented students to public service in agriculture-related fields, including food sciences, natural resource sciences and agricultural sciences.  Since 1992, USDA has funded scholarships for over 500 students.
 
   USDA selects scholars based on recommendations of participating 1890 Land-Grant Universities. The 1890 Land Grant Universities include: Alabama A&M University, Alcorn State University, Delaware State University, Florida A&M University, Fort Valley State University, Kentucky State University, Langston University, Lincoln University, North Carolina A&T University, Prairie View A&M University, South Carolina State University, Southern University, Tennessee State University, Tuskegee University, University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff, University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Virginia State University and West Virginia State University.
 
   Applications must be postmarked no later than Feb. 1, 2011, and mailed to the respective USDA Program Manager Office at the institution of the applicant’s choice.  For more information about the USDA/1890 National Scholars Program, contact Brittini Brown, Interim Program Lead, USDA/1890 Programs, at (202) 205-4307 or by email at brittini.brown@osec.usda.gov. Additional information as well as the application is also available online at http://usda.gov/1890program.xml.
 
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice), or (202) 720-6382 (TDD).

Fundraising Assistance for OURSEP

I need your ideas!  Classics want to raise money for OURSEP (http://www.oursep.org/) a science enrichment program that features field work overseas for Trenton kids.  I want to hit about $2,000 (about what it takes to fund one kid for a year.)  I’d be happy to host something at Classics.  Ideas please!

Discount schedule for Trenton Kebab

Discount schedule for 2010 at the Trenton Kebab House, 226 East State Street.  Winner of the Best of 2009 as chosen by the Downtown Social Club.

Nove 20, 5 pm to 8 pm.   20% off

Dec 4, 5 pm to 8 pm.    20% off

Dec 18, 5 pm to 8 pm.    20% off

This offer is for Trenton User’s Guide subscribers and their friends and family.  Feel free to forward and repost.  To redeem, print out this post and present at the time of purchase.

To get other huge discounts 40% to 70% off great restaurants and retail in Trenton, sign up for this blog at http://trentonusersguide.wordpress.com/

Open a business in Trenton

If you want to open a business in Trenton, here are some resources for you.

• The Small Business Counseling Program can offer business counseling and education.  For more information visit http://www.state.nj.us/counties/mercer/business/economic/counseling.html.
• Isles offers assistance with microbusiness training and lending.  For more information visit http://isles.org/main/services/financial-self-reliance/start-a-business/.
• The Trenton Downtown Association can help with site selection, mentoring and funding identification.  Contact eric@trenton-downtown.com.
• The Urban Enterprise Zone offers member businesses a 3.5% sales tax rate, tax free purchases for capital purchases and other advantages.  For more information, contact acarabelli@trentonnj.org.
• The Small Business Development Center at the College of New Jersey can offer counseling for prospective businesses.  For more information, contact, http://www.tcnj.edu/~sbdc/index.html
• The Regional Business Assistance Corporation (RBAC) is a non-profit micro lender offering loans through the Small Business Administration and the Mercer County loan fund.  For more information, visit http://www.rbacloan.com/
• SCORE of Princeton offer advice to small business start-ups.  For more information, visit http://www.scoreprinceton.org/.
• The Small Buisness Adminsitration has advice and other tools for start ups.  Visit http://www.sba.gov/.

Tutors and volunteers needed

Mayor Tony Mack Announces the Mayor’s After-School Program Initiative   

TRENTON, NJ — Mayor Tony Mack announces the Mayor’s After-School Program Initiative, the initiative which will operate from 3:00p.m. through 7:00p.m. each day public schools are in session. It will be open to Trenton school age students and participants are encouraged to attend the program on a regular basis. The Mayor’s After-School Program Initiative will reinforce the curriculum of Trenton public schools.

 

It will align itself with the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards. As a result, it will effectively address the needs of all Trenton students. The churches and recreational centers listed below represent initial partners in the Mayor’s After-School Tutorial Program Initiative. For more information, to join the partnership, or to volunteer to staff the program sites, contact Anthony Roberts, at 609-815-2183 or John Vaughan, at 609-815-2180.

 

Church Locations

Mt. Zion AME Church
34 Pennington Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 
 

N. Clinton Ave. Church of Christ
411 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638 
 

Galilee Baptist Church
440 MLK Blvd., Trenton, NJ 08618 
 

Lighthouse Outreach Ministry
715 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618 
 

Abiding Love International Fellowship
210 Genesee St., Trenton, NJ 08611 
  

Recreational Locations

N. Clinton Ave. Community Center 
354 N. Clinton Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638 
  

West Ward Recreational Center
303 Prospect Street, Trenton, NJ 08618

 
Sam Naples Recreational Center 
611 Chestnut Street, Trenton, NJ 08611 
 

Lincoln Homes Community Center 
Lincoln Homes Apts., Trenton, NJ 08638 
 

Trenton P.A.L. 
Farragut Ave., Trenton, NJ 08638

Capenters and Lumber needed for history education

The entry stairs at the Old Barracks Museum are in need of immediate repair.  Please donate lumber and/or construction know-how. 

Contact the Old Barracks at 609-396-1776.

City-Wide Clean-Up

Mayor Tony Mack encourages residents to participate in the citywide clean-up initiative spearheaded by the Trenton Council of Civic Associations, Family Transitional Services,
Fathers and Men United For a Better Trenton, the New Jersey Youth Core, A Better Way, The Clinton House, and the City of Trenton. The clean-up effort began on Saturday, July 24, 2010, and will continue throughout the City until October 9, 2010.

WHO: All Trenton Residents
WHAT: City-Wide Clean Up Initiative

TOMORROW: Saturday, September 4, 2010
WHERE: Clean Up Site: Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
                 Meeting Place: Pennington Ave. & Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.
WHY: For more information or a detailed schedule of clean-up site locations please contact the Mayors Office of Citizens Concerns and Information at (609) 989-3810 or (609) 989-3809.