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IN THIS ISSUE:
A Message from TAY-SF
Events & Opportunities
Jobs for TAY
Hard Times Call for Funding Innovation
AtC I Think I Can Campaign
Disconnected young adults, 16-24 years old, are left with little as San Francisco faces unprecedented budget cuts.
In this bi-monthly e-newsletter, we are excited to highlight the transitional age youth community's best practices in innovative fundraising.
At front and center is At the Crossroads, a Mission-based non-profit serving young adults on the streets, that is stimulating its donor base through its "I Think I Can Campaign".
The campaign is a grassroots approach to catalyze individual donors, as each person creates a campaign to reach a personal goal on the website (e.g. think weight loss, quitting smoking, etc.) and then asks friends to support their effort by committing money at AtC.
Executive Director Rob Gitin's personal mission to date comedian Sarah Silverman was recently reported in the SF Chronicle's Datebook.
This year's campaign has raised $33,924 from 73 individual campaigns, from a total of 597 donors. The campaign continues through mid-April and hopes to raise $60,000.
Small non-profits may benefit from At the Crossroads' innovative strategy: build a social networking tool with an online pledge drive. Focus on small individual donations from its network of community supporters.
This emerging strategy may be a sustainable money maker for other community based organizations to replicate.
In community,
Rachel Antrobus
Director, Transitional Age Youth - San Francisco
Events & Opportunities
SFUSD HS SENIORS: APPLY for MAISIN SCHOLAR AWARD
Eligibility: For Students whose strengths may not be in their academic performance, but rather in their unwavering commitment to their future goals. Up to 75 winners are selected annually. Amount: Up to four years of scholarship support, at $1,500 per school year, which is applied toward the student's tuition. Deadline: March 6, 2009. Applications: click here. CONTACT: San Francisco School Alliance, Sonya Brunswick, Maisin Program Coordinator, 415 955-5790.
ASIAN AMERICAN HS STUDENT ACTIVISM CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 7th, 9:30-3pm at Lick-Wilmerding HS at 755 Ocean Ave. Dennis Kim from Youth Speaks will be the keynote speaker. Workshops, break outs, etc. all focused on leadership and activism. Hosted by the Asian Student Educators Alliance. CONTACT: Jeanne Song at jcoyne@rdschool.org.
SUPERVISOR JOHN AVALOS' FIRST TOWN HALL
Saturday, March 7th, 10am-12noon at Excelsior Youth Center (163 London St). Did you know that District 11 has the most youth residents? The town hall will be focused on constructive solutions to public safety in the Excelsior and OMI. Get updates from City agencies and also hear directly from the youth in the neighborhood. RSVP and CONTACT: 415.554.6976.
TEENS & TRAUMA -- TEEN/YOUNG ADULT PROVIDER'S GATHERING
is on Friday, March 13th from 8:30am-11am, at the SF Community Clinic Consortium (1550 Bryant St). Adolescent Health Working Group looks at how exposure to violence, including child abuse & neglect, community violence, affects youth and proposes promising interventions with working with violence-exposed youth. RSVP to Alicia Rodgers at Alicia@ahwg.net.
TAY-SF PROVIDER NETWORK - An Executive Round Table
is on Friday, March 13th, 3-5pm, at DCYF (1390 Market St, Suite 900). Who: Calling ALL program directors, executive directors of TAY (16-24 year old) serving non-profit organizations in San Francisco. We will unveil our TAY provider website tools and assess the impact of budget cuts affecting TAY serving organizations. RSVP to Rachel Antrobus at rantrobus@dcyf.org.
FORMER FOSTER YOUTH who want to ADVOCATE for those AGING OUT OF SYSTEM
-- HEY is accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Emancipated Youth Advocacy Board (EYAB). EYAB members serve an 11 month term where they receive extensive training in facilitating meetings, decision making, action planning and leadership. In addition, they participate in a weekly 15 hour paid internship program at HEY where they work to develop advocacy curriculum. Applications: www.heysf.org. CONTACT: Leslie Brown, Program Coordinator at lbrown@uwba.org or 415- 808-4497. Deadline: Friday, March 13, 2009
DCYF SUMMER RESOURCE FAIR
is on Saturday, March 14th from 10-3pm at the Concourse Exhibition Center (8th/Brannan Sts). NEED A JOB?? For all SF Youth ages 14-18. Check out the "Job Space" and find personal help and information about youth employment programs and job opportunities in SF. Details: www.SFkids.org.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS -- creating a TRAINING for FRONTLINE YOUTH WORKERS
Join direct youth workers, policy-makers, organizations, educators, and more in conversations that would culminate into a collaborative pilot to train the next generation of youth workers. CONTACT: Jason Wyman at jason@ydpn.org or at 415 509 1882. Sponsored by the Youth Development Peer Network.
- Community Conversation #2: Where in the field should we be developing these competencies? - Monday, March 16th; 10am to Noon; DCYF
- Community Conversation #3: Propose & receive feedback on two models for training pilot - Monday, April 6; 10am to Noon; DCYF
- Pilot Launch - Summer 2009
SAFE COMMUNITIES RE-ENTRY COUNCIL MEETINGS
Friday, March 20 & April 17 (every 3rd Friday of the month). SCRC promotes the safe and successful return of formerly incarcerated individuals to our community by developing a comprehensive support system that reduces violence and recidivism, and promotes public safety. All are welcome. CONTACT: jessica.flintoft@sfreentry.com.
TAKING ACTION, TRANSFORMING LIVES CONFERENCE
March 22-24th at Embassy Suites, Sacramento. The California Coalition for Youth's annual conference will be focusing on transition age youth issues. Calling all TAY, street outreach workers, and line staff to attend. This year's conference features advocacy training, march to the State Capitol, youth forums, and much more. REGISTER: conference@calyouth.org or call us at (916) 340-0505.
EVERY CHILD BELONGS INFO & RESOURCE CONFERENCE
Saturday, March 28, 9-3pm at John O'Connell HS, 2355 Folsom St. Support for Families of Children with Disabilities presents a free conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and the community. Keynote speaker: Pamela Wolfberg, Director, SFSU Autism Spectrum Program. REGISTER: Click here.
FOSTER YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Friday, May 1. This is the annual recognition of 30 current and former foster youth for their leadership in the community. Show them you believe in their strength by honoring them as this celebration. CONTACT: Honoring Emancipated Youth (HEY) at www.heysf.org and 415-508-4497.
Jobs for TAY (16-24 Year Olds)
TREASURE ISLAND JOB CORPS
Recruiting 16-24 year olds who are serious about pursuing career technical training and high wage jobs. Jobs Corps offers hands on training in 100+ fields, such as construction, hospitality, health care, finance/business. Job Corps can help you earn your diploma/GED, provide room and board, and will work with you for up to 18 months after you graduate. TO FIND OUT MORE: Toll Free Phone: 1-800-733-JOBS (5627), or contact your local Job Corps Admissions Counselor: Ruel Paul, Job Corps Admissions Counselor, 405 14th Street, Suite 401, Oakland, CA, 94612 @ ruelpaul@gmail.com.
CENSUS RECRUITING ASSISTANTS
The US Census seeks people who are bilingual English and another language (several openings for various languages) to help with the next census. For more information, visit www.census.gov.
MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION-SF
Hiring a part time Young Adult Advocate who is responsible for training transition-age (16-24) youth leaders and youth who are homeless/runaway or emancipating/emancipated from foster care with mental health needs. The Young Adult Advocate will advocate to promote recovery and reduce (with the goal of eliminating) mental health stigma affecting young adults. SALARY/ BENEFITS: $12-17/hour, health benefits (medical, dental, vision available on pro-rated basis if working 20 hours per week) HOURS: 10-20 hrs/wk, at least 3 days per week; some evenings. TO APPLY: Send cover letter briefly describing a) Your personal experience with foster care, runaway/homelessness, mental health system and your interest in this position at MHA-SF and b) Your resume, to the attention of Young Adult Advocate Search to the mailing address or fax above or email to fax@mha-sf.org Position open until filled. No phone calls, please.
$5000 for 18-25 YEAR OLD NONPROFIT WORKERS
$5,000 stipend to help cover basic living costs (e.g., rent, food, utilities, transportation, and child-care) while working at a CA nonprofit organization. Deadline: March 11, 2009. Eligibility: 18 and 25 year olds who work at least 30 hours/week at a non-profit. Unpaid interns working 30+hrs/week for entire year may also apply. The stipend will go directly to the recipient.The nonprofit organization may not consider the stipend as a portion of the recipient's salary. Application: click here.
Funded by Bertha Wolf-Rosenthal Foundation Fund, a program of the Liberty Hill Foundation. http://www.libertyhill.org/.
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