Urban Views Weekly August 2, 2017

Aug. 2, 2017

Scholar of the Week - Chablise Hammie

NAACP and Airbnb Partner to Promote Travel What’s Inside

Civic Beat Money is Not Enough: Page 2

I’m Just Saying Dr. T: Page 4

Tip of the Week Quality Furniture: Page 8

Community We Care Festival: Page 10

Health News Get Immunized!: Page 3

Featured Spread NAACP and Airbnb: Page 6

Savor Watermelon: Page 9

Tanya Free What’s your take?: Page 11

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Civic Beat FUNdraising Good Times

Money is Not Enough Nonprofits play a critical role across comment about nonprofits that lack the country. They represent, serve and visionary leadership, sustainability and advocate for a great diversity of individuals, business plans, and boards that fundraise. families and causes. They are joined in this Nonprofits will comment on inequities in work by foundations and corporations who giving, changing guidelines, and limited provide money, resources, connections timeframes to demonstrate “impact.” and technical assistance. In many cases Our comments can keep us from it is through the work of nonprofits that looking at the bigger picture. What does foundations and corporations live into their missions: nonprofits are one way that our community need to thrive? What investments and innovations are required the actual work to move the gets done. needle on poverty, Nonprofits and homelessness and funders are natural hunger? Are we partners. Yet there giving enough to is always the reality create change, or just that nonprofits enough to say we solicit and funders gave? give. This is one of many dynamics involved in the solicitation Are we as funders giving to organizations based on a checklist of causes we need to and granting of funds. Other dynamics support for purposes of brand and image? include who gets to define the impact a Do we understand the many community nonprofit makes; how many nonprofits a community needs; and the reasons behind needs and the multiplicity of organizations addressing them? How do we help address why some organizations are funded and issues of capacity, technology and general others aren’t. infrastructure?

Foundations and corporations will These impact continues to page 11

“What does our community need to thrive?”

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Health News

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Get Immunized!

“Immunizations are an important way to keep your family healthy,” says Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough, MD, pediatrician with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at Virginia Commonwealth University. “Since the introduction of vaccines, there has been a tremendous reduction in vaccine-preventable disease, disability and even death. From diseases like smallpox, to polio, and even chickenpox, we have been able to keep our kids healthier these days than in centuries or even decades past.”

• Each year, an average of 226,000 people are hospitalized due to influenza and between 3,000 and 49,000 people die of influenza and its complications, the majority of which are adults.

• About 900,000 people get pneumococcal pneumonia every year, leading to as many as 400,000 hospitalizations and 19,000 deaths; • 850,000 to 2.2 million people suffer from chronic hepatitis B, with complications such as liver cancer.

National Immunization Awareness Month was established to encourage people of all ages to make sure they are up to date on the vaccines recommended for them.

There are many important reasons to get vaccinated.

Many adults in the U.S. are not aware of the vaccines recommended for them – and that means they are not taking advantage of the best protection available against a number of serious diseases.

All adults should get vaccines to protect their health.

Even healthy adults can become seriously ill and pass diseases on to others. Certain vaccines are recommended based on a person’s age, occupation, or health conditions (such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes or heart disease). Vaccination is important because it protects the person receiving the vaccine and helps prevent the spread of disease, especially to those who are most vulnerable to serious complications (such as infants and young children, the elderly, and those with chronic conditions and weakened immune systems).

Some diseases such as hepatitis B, chickenpox, pertussis (whooping cough), influenza, pneumococcus and tetanus are very common with germs present in our environment all around us. “To not get a vaccine for one of these diseases puts a child at very real risk of catching that disease. “says Dr. Tiffany Kimbrough.

All adults, including pregnant women, should get the influenza (flu) vaccine each year to protect against

In the U.S., HPV causes about 17,000 cancers in women and about 9,000 cancers in men each year. About 4,000 women die each year from cervical cancer.

seasonal flu. Every adult should have one dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis or whooping cough) if they did not get Tdap as a teen, and then get the Td (tetanus and diphtheria) booster vaccine every 10 years. Pregnant women should receive a Tdap vaccine each time they are pregnant, preferably at 27 through 36 weeks.

Adults 60 years and older are recommended to receive the shingles vaccine. And adults 65 and older are recommended to receive one or more pneumococcal vaccines. Some adults younger than 65 years with certain high-risk conditions are also recommended to receive one or more pneumococcal vaccinations.

Adults may need other vaccines (such as hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and HPV) depending on their age, occupation, travel, medical conditions, vaccinations they have already received, or other considerations.

Every year, tens of thousands of adults in the U.S. needlessly suffer, are hospitalized, and even die from diseases that could be prevented by vaccines. According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data:

With back to school around the corner, it is important to make sure that your child is up to date with all recommended vaccines for their age. When in doubt, your healthcare provider’s office can let you know if your child is up to date. For most kids, updating vaccines is most important with kindergarten and middle school enrollment.

Kindergarteners will be getting their last Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (“Chicken Pox”) vaccines. They will also receive the DTaP (Diptheria, Tetanus and Pertussis) vaccine with their last Polio vaccine. All of these are vaccines they have received in the past, but kids are getting a “boost” to help their immune system form a more lasting memory.

Middle schoolers will need to get their Tdap booster (Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis vaccine) in addition to their first meningococcal vaccine. They will also be eligible to start the HPV (human papillomavirus) series.

You should discuss all vaccines with your healthcare provider.

Vaccines do not treat the disease, but help protect before you get sick.

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I’m Just Saying

A Sigh of Relief The nation held its collective breath as the Affordable Care Act was at risk of deconstruction and repeal, by the U.S. Senate, late into the early morning hours last week.

Not long after midnight EST last Friday, the news broke that, for the moment, the ACA (Obamacare) would stand as the law of the land due to the courageous votes of 3 Republican Senators. And the nation breathed a collective sigh of relief.

“People should not have to choose between food, medicine, or bills.”

By Dr. T

it is unacceptable that we cannot find a way to provide our citizens, no matter their socioeconomic status, age, sexual identity, marital status or current medical condition the best healthcare in the world. All people in this nation should have an inalienable right to decent, affordable healthcare for themselves and their families.

There is no other acceptable option.

We will not go back to days when only the affluent could This nation has access health care been debating for themselves and the idea of public their families. Or, funding for healthcare in America since FDR proposed the days when insurance companies could deny people publicly funded healthcare programs as a part of his health insurance because of pre-existing conditions. We Social Security legislation in 1933. Many Presidents have do not want to go back to women choosing dangerous attempted to implement public healthcare reforms for options for the health and well-being of their children decades, without success. Until President Barack Obama and themselves due to lack of access or lack of money. was able to sign into law the Affordable Care Act in 2010, People should not have to choose between food, medicine, over seven decades later. The debate over publicly funded or bills. There are countries all over the world doing healthcare is as contentious and partisan as any debate better than us. Places like Romania, Serbia, Mexico, the could possibly be. However, lost in all the heated rhetoric, People’s Republic of China, Taiwan, Rwanda, Ghana, posturing and political pontification is the fact that this South Africa, Israel all have universal healthcare for their debate is about PEOPLE, not Politics. People’s lives are citizens as a guarantee; not to mention, those we would at risk each and expect like Great everyday due to Britain, Canada, Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D. lack of access France, Australia, Associate Professor/Theatre VCU to affordable and Germany. If Artistic Director and Founder healthcare. In a the world can do The Conciliation Project country that touts it, so can we. We (O) 804-477-6453 • info@theconciliationproject.org itself as the greatest will NOT settle for www.theconciliationproject.org nation on earth, anything less!

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Virginia Sales Tax Holiday When is it?

August 4-6, 2017. The 3-day sales tax holiday starts the first Friday in August at 12:01 am and ends the following Sunday at 11:59 pm.

What is it?

During the sales tax holiday, you can buy qualifying school supplies, clothing, footwear, hurricane and emergency preparedness items, and Energy Star™ and WaterSense™ products without paying sales tax.

What items are eligible?

• School supplies, clothing, and footwear -- Qualified school supplies - $20 or less per item -- Qualified clothing and footwear - $100 or less

per item

• Hurricane and emergency preparedness products -- Portable generators - $1,000 or less per item -- Gas-powered chainsaws - $350 or less per item -- Chainsaw accessories - $60 or less per item -- Other specified hurricane preparedness items -

$60 or less per item

• Energy Star™ and WaterSense™​products -- Qualifying Energy Star™ or WaterSense™

products purchased for noncommercial home or personal use - $2,500 or less per item

Detailed lists of qualifying items and more information for retailers can be found in the 2017 Sales Tax Holiday Guidelines.

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Scholar of the Week

By Janeal Downs

From “The Aristocrats” to “Bambi,” Chablise Hammie grew up watching animated shows and movies. “Disney always seemed so magical and so beautiful,” Chablise said. “Not only for the story, but also just because it was so amazing that someone could draw that, and I wanted to be someone who could draw that too.”

Inspired by the shows she watched, Chablise decided to go into the graphic design and animation design fields. Even now, she still appreciates the time and effort she sees in animations. Newer movies, like “Moana” are examples of amazing work she could see herself doing in the future.

This fall, Chablise will pursue her degree at Longwood University.

Being at Richmond Community High School, Chablise got used to a small school, and she wanted the same thing for her college. This is one reason why she chose Longwood over other universities. She also liked the fact that professors tried to get to know students and she of the likes that the college is in a small town where everyone knows each other and is like a family. “I’m most looking forward to expanding my horizons as far as my craft and becoming better at what I can do,” Chablise said. She also is excited to meet new people, learn from people, and also teach others.

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Chablise Hammie of Richmond Community High School

GPA: 4.0 College of Interest: Longwood University Major Community Service: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, the VMFA and the Folk Festival Strong Interests: Graphic design and animation design

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With all of her extracurricular activities, Chablise stayed active in school and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Her biggest inspiration is her parents. “They don’t push me to be someone or something I’m not, but ™ they’re always very supporting of k Wee what I want to do,” Chablise said. She said they never put her down about wanting to be an artist, but always supported her decision and wanted her to do what she loved. She also enjoys knitting, reading, sculpting, nail art and painting.

While she was in high school, Chablise stayed active. She was a part of the National Honor Society, Dance Club, FBLA and the National Art Honor Society. In the National Art Honor Society, she really appreciated her art teacher. “She had just got out of art education so she knew a lot about art in general. She really helped me in the field and being a part of that little group of art students at my school,” Chablise said.

Favorite Activities: Spending time with friends and exploring Richmond, volunteering, knitting, reading, sculpting, nail art and painting

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Chablise also worked as a volunteer. She volunteered at the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church soup kitchen every other Saturday. One of her favorite volunteer experiences was her working with the VMFA where she was able to help with big events such as China Fest. There, she enjoyed helping children with their art projects.

This experience taught her just how important it is to give back to the community. She especially enjoyed working with the children and seeing them excited over small art projects. “I just like that I can connect with people who are younger than me and kind of have a nice influence on them so they’ll see art as something amazing.” In her free time, Chablise enjoyed exploring Richmond with her friends.

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Now that high school is over, Chablise is looking forward to pursuing her dream and getting closer to her desired field. “I would love to see more art in the world and I think the reason why I want to be an artist is because I want to add more art into the world,” Chablise said. “Art is in a lot of things that we do and sometimes people overlook that. I want everyone to look more into that and notice that it’s there.” Chablise hopes that after graduating, she’ll be able to help others pay more attention and appreciate the art around them.

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Airbnb partnership will help peop extra income and drive benefits Baltimore -- The NAACP, the country’s original and largest social justice organization and Airbnb, the world’s leading hospitality company, has launched a landmark partnership that will help spread the economic benefits of home sharing to more communities.

of color have faced barriers to access new technology and innovations,” said Derrick Johnson, interim president and CEO of the NAACP. “This groundbreaking partnership with Airbnb will help bring new jobs and economic opportunities to our communities. Airbnb’s commitment to that goal is a tremendous step in the right direction for Silicon Valley to opens its doors to African Americans and other communities.”

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Under the new partnership, Airbnb and the NAACP will conduct targeted outreach to communities of color to help more people use their homes to earn extra income.

By increasing the number of travelers to communities of color, the partnership will spread the economic benefits “Airbnb is democratizing Derrick Johnson, Interim President of tourism. The partnership capitalism. Instead of a and CEO of the NAACP also includes a unique corporation controlling the revenue sharing model: Airbnb will share 20 percent of its supply and distributing the profits, hosts decide when they earnings from this partnership with the NAACP. The NAACP offer their space and keep 97% of what they charge for their and Airbnb will also collaborate on a series of projects to listing,” said Belinda Johnson, Airbnb’s Chief Business Affairs support Airbnb’s ongoing efforts to increase workforce diversity, Officer. “Our fastest-growing communities across major U.S. as well as support Airbnb’s supplier diversity goals. cities are in communities of color and we’ve seen how home sharing is an economic lifeline for families. This partnership As the original social justice organization, the NAACP has been will build on this incredible progress. The NAACP is unrivaled at the front lines of the in its tireless work to expand fight to create economic economic opportunities for opportunities for African minority communities and we American families for 108 look forward to collaborating years. The agreement with with their talented team.”

Airbnb builds on this work by creating a 21st century Economic Opportunity is partnership that makes one of the NAACP’s six housing more affordable “Game Changer” issues. As and drives new economic such, the NAACP recognizes activity to communities of the importance of the color. economy and economic issues in advancing an equal “For too long, black people opportunity society and aims and other communities to address the challenging 6

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t figures, 9.64 percent of all United States-based underrepresented populations. Increasing diversity rity for Airbnb, which has set a goal of increasing the s from underrepresented populations in the U.S. to 17. The NAACP will provide support and guidance goal.

ormal adviser to Airbnb’s Supplier Diversity Program th diverse businesses who can help meet the Airbnb has set a goal that 10 percent of its total suppliers owned by underrepresented communities, of the LGBTQ community, and businesses in usiness Zones by the end of 2019.

irbnb and home sharing can mic benefits to communities from tourism in the past.” financial banking practices.

Analyses have shown that Airbnb and home sharing can provide significant economic benefits to communities that have not benefitted from tourism in the past. Up to 50 percent of guest spending occurs in the neighborhoods where guests stay and communities of color are some of the fastest growing neighborhoods in the Airbnb community. A 2016 study of

the New York City host community found that the number of Airbnb guests grew 78 percent year-overyear in the 30 city zip codes with the highest percentage of black residents, compared to 50 percent city-wide. Similar studies of Airbnb host communities in Chicago’s South Side and Washington, DC’s Anacostia neighborhood found even higher rates of growth.

Airbnb’s mission is to create a world where anyone can belong anywhere and the company has worked to leverage its platform for good around the world.

In the last year, Airbnb has set a goal of providing temporary housing for 100,000 displaced people, forged partnerships to provide economic opportunities for women in India and is creating new ways to recognize and promote hosts who commit to pay their house cleaners a living wage of $15 per hour or more.

Airbnb has also worked to implement a series of steps to help fight discrimination, promote inclusion and diversify its community and employee base including, but not limited to: • Everyone who uses Airbnb must agree to the Community Commitment, a pledge to treat everyone in the community with respect and without judgment or bias, regardless of race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability,

sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or age.

• Airbnb has surpassed our goal of making 1 million listings available via Instant Book. Today, Airbnb has 1.4 million Instant Book listings available, and 60 percent of all reservations are now booked instantly.

Instant Book lets hosts offer their homes for immediate booking without requiring prior approval of a specific guest.

• Under Airbnb’s Open Doors policy announced last fall, if a guest is unable to book a listing and feels that it’s due to discrimination, a specially trained team of Airbnb employees, available 24/7, will ensure that the guest finds a place to stay.

• Anyone who violates Airbnb’s policies may be immediately and permanently banned from using Airbnb.

• Last fall, Airbnb also engaged a preeminent U.S. expert to help develop trainings for hosts that will help reduce unconscious bias. After launching the training and promoting it to U.S. hosts, Airbnb continues to make it available online.

• Nearly 100 percent of Airbnb employees have completed anti-bias training, and Airbnb has created a permanent team of engineers, data scientists, researchers and designers whose sole purpose is to advance belonging and inclusion, and to root out bias. www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

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How to Guide

How to Recognize Quality Furniture Updating your home is a fantastic way to add elegance or flair to any room in your home.

doweling does provide adequate stability.

But you need to be able to tell the difference.

Mitering holds furniture together with two pieces of adjoining wood. This material is cut at a 45-degree angle and then pieced together to create a 90-degree angle. The joint runs from the inside to the outside corner. You will see examples of mitering on a picture frame or mirror.

If you are searching for high-quality pieces that are built to last, here are some aspects to consider.

A floating drawer is one whose bottom is placed within grooves but not secured in any other manner.

Materials

Characteristics

An update can be as simple as buying new furniture. Furniture can be divided into two categories: sturdy, long-lasting pieces; or cheap, flimsy furniture that will only last a few years.

Wood furniture can last a lifetime, provided it is well-made. Some of the best furniture consists of kiln-dried wood. This process removes excess moisture left over after processing. Drying takes several months, but it ensures the strength and durability of the wood.

Large pieces like headboards and tabletops often have clear divisions. This characteristic is often quite common. Wood is hard to find in large pieces, so divisions are necessary to create the furniture.

High-quality furniture is made of wood whose grain and color matches. Frames should be made of the same wood as the rest of the piece or quality hardwood like poplar.

used to secure these joints.

Maple, cherry and oak are some of the best wood for furniture. Pieces made of pine or plywood will be weaker and prone to breakage.

Construction Understanding how furniture is constructed will help you find the highest quality pieces.

Joints that interlock are called dovetail joints. They are lined along the edges of drawers and other joints in the furniture. Dovetail joints have been in use for hundreds of years in furniture construction. Glue is the only material

A tenon is a tongue cut into the joint’s short end. The space on the joint’s long side where the tenon fits is called a mortise. Tenon joints and mortise are as widely used as dovetail joints and are just as strong.

Hutches and dressers should have dust panels. Drawers open smoothly, with no sticking or squeaking. When closed, the drawers should sit flat against the surface of the dresser or cabinet.

The tongue and groove joint is a form of mortise and tenon joint. The tongue runs along the entire length of the board. You can find a groove on the other side. The tongue locks into the groove creating a stable surface resistant to warping.

Any light fixtures on the furniture should be securely built into the unit. If the drawer is for silverware or jewelry, it should be lined.

Doweling consists of metal or pins and wood blocks which are used to secure joints between two separate wood pieces. While not as strong as a dovetailing or tenon joint,

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Feel the pieces with your fingertips. Quality furniture is well sanded and smooth, inside and out. All joints fit together perfectly.

Understanding materials, construction and characteristics will help you find furniture that is built to last. If you are going through the effort to buy furniture, why not choose high-quality pieces? It will give you the best value for your money.

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Savor

Courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board

Go Ahead ... Eat the Whole Watermelon Sliced or diced, grilled or blended, there are countless ways to prepare watermelon. With some fruits, half or more is wasted when you throw away the seeds and peel, but you may be surprised to learn that you can use an entire watermelon, including the rind, to make delicious and refreshing dishes.

crunch from the watermelon rind, which is packed with citrulline and arginine, two compounds that may aid in healthy blood flow.

Watermelon Rind Slaw Makes: 4 one-cup servings

Watermelon is also a flavorful substitute for tomatoes, as shown in this traditional Italian appetizer, and contains higher levels of lycopene than any other fresh fruit or vegetable per serving, according to award-winning nutrition author and registered dietitian Elizabeth Somer.

Most people think of watermelon as a sweet, juicy snack perfect for hot summer days, but with its high water content (92 percent), the fruit is more than just tasty. It’s also an ideal way to keep your body hydrated. What’s more, Additionally, it lends some sweetness to a spicy salsa and a refreshing twist on a summery salad. You can also try the ability to use the entire fruit makes watermelon one blending watermelon with other fresh fruits for a super of the most versatile and value-conscious options in the smoothie or mixing it up with some adult libations (and produce department. don’t forget, you can transform the rind into a mini-keg in An average watermelon consists of about 70 percent fruit minutes; just add a pour spout). and 30 percent rind. Hollowed out, the rind is an attractive way to serve any number of recipes, but the rind is actually Find more ideas for using every bite of fruit, juice and rind at www.watermelon.org. edible, too, and can be stir-fried, stewed or pickled, or even enjoyed raw. This yummy slaw gets its distinctive

Watermelon Caprese Salad with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction Makes: 6 servings 12 slices watermelon cut into rounds or squares, approximately 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick, with seeds removed 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons honey 1/2 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 slices salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, loosely chopped 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 sprig basil, for garnish

Slaw: 4 cups grated watermelon rind (fruit and green peel removed) 1 cup grated carrot 1 1/2 cups diced fresh pineapple

Place watermelon slices on paper towels and cover with additional paper towels to absorb excess fluid.

In small saucepan over medium heat, add vinegar and honey. Stir to blend, bring to simmer and reduce heat.

Stir occasionally until mixture is reduced by almost half.

(Do not let reduce too far or allow to froth.) Set aside to cool slightly.

On large platter, place watermelon slices and top each with slice of cheese. Add salt and pepper, to taste, then sprinkle basil leaves evenly over top. Drizzle with olive oil, www.UrbanViewsWeekly.com

Dressing: 1/4 cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 1/4 cup low-fat sour cream 1 1/2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon poppy seeds 2 teaspoons olive oil salt, to taste pepper, to taste

In small bowl, blend Greek yogurt, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, poppy seeds, olive oil, salt and pepper thoroughly. Set aside. followed by reduced balsamic vinegar. Garnish with sprig of basil.

Tip: Use red and yellow watermelon for an extra pretty presentation.

Place watermelon rind on several layers of paper towels to soak up excess fluid.

In medium bowl, place dressing, rind, carrot and pineapple, and toss to thoroughly coat.

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WE CARE Festival at Hotchkiss Field Community Center on the Northside Scheduled for August 5 The Northside’s largest festival dedicated to health, wellness and community is back.

The 11th annual WE CARE will take place on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Hotchkiss Field Community Center at 701 E. Brookland Park Boulevard.

Organized by Fifth Street Baptist Church and the Northside Coalition for Children, Inc., the family-friendly event brings community organizations, churches and businesses together to empower the Richmond community. WE CARE is an acronym that highlights Wellness, Education, Community Awareness and Resident Empowerment, sponsored

by Marks & Harrison and the City of Richmond.

The event is free and includes activities for everyone. In addition to health and wellness information, people can access free blood pressure checks and other helpful resident resources. A school supply drive will take place from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Children who are Richmond Public School students can receive free bookbags and

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supplies. Free children’s haircuts are also available.

Comedian Antoine Scott will host. Other entertainment includes inflatable games and moonwalks, comedy, inspirational performances and more.

“We’re excited to partner with the Northside Coalition for Children to connect with even more families and children at this year’s event,” said Rev. F. Todd Gray, Pastor of Fifth Street Baptist Church. “This annual event is part of our continued collaborative commitment to fostering community and celebrating positive programs in the inner city of Richmond as students prepare for another school year. We hope to see everyone at this year’s festival.”

A rain date is scheduled for Saturday, August 12.

For more information, please contact Craig Watson, Coordinator, Richmond Northside WE CARE Festival at 804-321-5115 or cwatson@bgcmr.org.

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FUNdraising from page 2

service delivery, research and advocacy but often go unfunded. Finally, how do we define equity in giving and what do we require in return?

Are we seeking to keep our doors open when the funds we receive could yield a greater impact if invested elsewhere? Is our focus our own organization or the people we serve?

Are we as nonprofits asking for enough investment? Are we asking enough funders? And, are we asking ourselves the right questions? Do we need to innovate? Do we need to merge? Do we need to change leadership or revise what collaboration and partnership looks like?

These are hard questions we all need to ask. Nonprofits and funders are focused on philanthropy: the love of mankind. We need each other. And our communities need us: let’s put them first.

Copyright 2017 – Mel and Pearl Shaw Mel and Pearl Shaw are authors of four books on fundraising available on Amazon.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan 2040 Long Rang Transportation Plan is ready for review; written comments on the Transportation Improvement Program should be addressed to Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 or by email at dhyder@craterpdc.org and should be received within the review period ending August 10, 2017.

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 134 and 135; 49 U.S.C 5303 and 5304, the Tri-Cities Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hereby provides area citizens an opportunity to review and comment on the Transportation Improvement Program.

This transportation plan has been developed by local and State agencies represented on the Tri-Cities Area MPO. A copy of the draft document is available for public viewing during regular visiting hours at public libraries in the Tri-Cities Area during a 30 day public review period beginning July 9, 2017 and ending August 10, 2017.

One public meeting will be scheduled on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 3:00PM- 5:00PM at Petersburg Multi-Modal Station first floor lobby located 100 W. Washington Street in Petersburg, VA. The MPO will hold a public hearing at its regular scheduled MPO Policy Committee Meeting on Thursday August 10, 2017 from 4:00

p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Any persons in need of special accommodations to participate in these public meetings are requested to forward this information either by contacting the Crater Planning District Commission at 804-861-1666 or by email using the address listed below one week prior to the meeting date.

Persons with a hearing impairment may contact the Virginia Relay Center at 1-800-828-1120 to forward information to the Crater Planning District Commission and Tri-Cities Area MPO. A copy of the draft plan and other information related to the Tri-Cities Area MPO is available in electronic format located http://craterpdc.org/ transportation/mpo.htm The Crater Planning District Commission and the Tri-Cities Area MPO assure that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, handicap, sex, age or income status, as provided by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and subsequent nondiscrimination laws, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of , or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity. Written comments on Transportation Improvement Program should be addressed Crater Planning District Commission, P.O. Box 1808, Petersburg, Virginia 23805 and or sent email dhyder@craterpdc.org and received within the review period ending August 10, 2017.

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TanyaFree.com/ Urban Views Weekly Poll A company in Wisconsin will reportedly be the first in the U.S. to implant microchips in the hands of volunteers among its workforce. With a flick of the wrist the chip will be used to open doors, provide computer access and as a credit card for employee vending machines, replacing the traditional keypad that requires an identification number. It’s been said that this is the wave of the future.

What’s your take? If your job depended on it, would you allow your employer to implant a microchip in your body?

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