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Dear Friends,
Members of Leadership Harrisburg Area's Community Leadership Series Class of 2018 recently completed Team Projects for 7 Central PA non profit organizations.
- Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness received help with a Marketing & Communications Plan.
- D.R.E.A.M. Partnership received a completed video for use in their awareness campaign.
- Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA received an employee engagement plan.
- The Joshua Group benefited from a hands-on technology assessment and overhaul.
- Jump Street received a set of comprehensive strategies to build brand awareness.
- The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Harrisburg Chapter, received hands-on assistance with membership development.
- St. Stephen's Episcopal School in Harrisburg received a community integration plan.
These projects, and the 75 Team Projects completed since 2003, provided strategic direction, creative solutions, unbiased perspectives, and served as invaluable resources for the organizational partners...many times resulting in excellent new connections for the organization.
"Working with Leadership Harrisburg Area has given me so much excitement and hope for all that Capital Area Coalition on Homelessness can do. CACH was matched with the right team at the right time and I am grateful this opportunity."
Crystal Brown, Executive Director, Brethren Housing Association
If you work with or know of a non profit organization, school, service club, faith based organization or civic group in Cumberland, Dauphin or Perry Counties that could benefit from a Team Project with Leadership Harrisburg Area, please submit an application before the June 25th deadline.
Full details on project requirements, project guidelines, and a list of completed projects can be found at this
link.
Sincerely,
Una Martone, '07
President & CEO
Leadership Harrisburg Area
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A Look Before You Leap-Over the Edge Info Session
Join
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region
June 19th, 5pm-7pm on the 18th Floor of Market Square Plaza, 17 N. 2nd Street, for a sneak preview of Over the Edge! On October 19th, 86 individuals will go Over the Edge and rappel down the Market Square Plaza building in downtown Harrisburg. Will you be one of them?
This info session will give you an exclusive look at Over the Edge before you leap into registering or volunteering.
Not sure if you want to rappel? Curious about how it works? Interested in volunteering?
Attend this Info Session if you want to know:
- What to expect at Over the Edge.
- What it's like rappelling the 18 story building.
- A sneak preview of the Over the Edge staging room.
- How to fundraise the minimum $1,000 to participate.
- Hear how your company can "Toss Your Boss."
- Volunteer opportunities.
Attendees must RSVP no later than Noon on
June 19: Click
here to register.
For more information, visit
capbigs.org
or call 717-236-0199.
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Volunteers Needed for Ballet Program Arrival Day
Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet is seeking volunteers to help during our 5-week summer ballet program arrival day. On
Saturday, June 23rd, over 500 ballet students and their families will arrive to Dickinson College to move in to the dorms and start their ballet intensive training.
We have several volunteer stations ranging from helping families unload their cars and get into the dorms, staffing directional stations around campus and assisting staff with registration and merchandise sales. A few opportunities are at The Whitaker Center in Harrisburg as well.
Please contact Asheleigh Forsburg at [email protected] if interested. See below for detailed opportunities.
Whitaker Center:
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hecking names on/off list during bus arrival and departure from the center;
10-12 volunteers, 3:30-4:30;
8-10 volunteers, 7:45-9:00;
Volunteers can stay for both shifts to assist staff/faculty
Dorm Move In:
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ctive, lifting, will be hot;
10 volunteers to move students into dorms;
8:00-12:00, 7:30 am check-in at The Holland Union Bldg (HUB) at Dickinson College
The Holland Union Bldg (HUB) at Dickinson College:
4 volunteers to assist staff with registration and merchandise sales; i
nside, will be cool,
8:00-12:00, 7:30 am check-in at the HUB
Drayer Hall/Shuttle Stop:
Ch
ecking names on/off list during bus arrival and departure;
2 volunteers, 11:00-12:30;
2 volunteers, 3:30-4:30
Directional/Informational Volunteers:
5 total volunteers stationed at various Dickinson College locations,
7:30-12:00
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Do You Want to Be a Mentor?
The LGBT Center is excited to be partnering with the YWCA Greater Harrisburg on the PAATH to Success Mentoring Program. This program is designed to reduce the risk factors for human trafficking through connection and support with caring adult mentors. LGBTQ youth are at greater risk for human trafficking than non-LGBTQ youth, so they will directly benefit from this program. We need mentors ages 21+ who are willing to make a 15-month commitment to mentor a youth on a weekly basis. For more information and to apply, please e-mail [email protected] or call 1-800-654-1211.
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Committee Volunteers Needed
Relay For Life of Harrisburg (RFL) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Event Leadership Team (ELT) to plan and implement the Relay For Life of Harrisburg's 2018 event. Relay For Life is the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society. It raises money for essential services for Harrisburg community members who are cancer patients, survivors or their caretakers. The ELT is looking for members to help coordinate logistics, entertainment, fundraising, sponsorships and mission-based activities. All our hard work is showcased to the community on Saturday, June 23rd - the day of this year's event. Our committee is tight-knit and collaborative and we are looking for volunteers who are passionate about stomping out Cancer. If you or anyone you know would be interested, please e-mail [email protected] for additional information. No Relay experience necessary!
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Host Family Needed
Rotary Youth Exchange has an immediate need for a starter host family for 12-16 weeks living in Susquehanna Township school district for a Rotary Youth Exchange student from Nigeria so that she can get her visa in a timely manner to arrive in Harrisburg mid-August 2018 to attend the township high school through June 2019. She is in the top 15% of her class, has completed 7 years of English, she loves to read, enjoys sports especially running, member of her school choir and has held high school class leadership positions for three years in a row. We are also seeking 2-3 additional host families for 12-16 weeks each. Host families can be empty nesters, with children/no children or single parent. Contact asap Linda Spotts - cell 717-329-6635 or email at
[email protected].
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Volunteers Needed at Food Pantry
Since converting The Salvation Army food pantry to a choice shopping model, we have doubled the number of people we are serving each month including larger families and those with specific dietary needs. We are also providing more fresh foods vs. one-size-fits-all bags of canned goods and boxes. W
e currently need volunteers to assist clients with choosing their food items, packing bags, friendly conversation and more. If you can assist, click here to sign up. Right now, we're doing "choice days" once a week simply due to capacity. With more volunteers, we hope to expand that to meet demand. No better "team building" experience than friending and feeding! Contact Kathy Anderson-Martin at [email protected] for more information.
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Volunteer Positions Open
Susquehanna Art Museum at The Marty and Tom Philips Family Art Center, Harrisburg's only dedicated art museum, has an ongoing need for volunteers in several areas of the Museum's operations.
Front Desk Volunteers greet the public, serving as the face of the organization. Front Desk Volunteers maintain point of service activities, including selling tickets, memberships, and gift shop items in the Lobby Gallery of the Museum.
Gallery Hosts
spend time in the Main Gallery, serving as greeters while providing a level of security
for the exhibited art work. Some Gallery Hosts have an interest in art, although that is not a prerequisite. Ample materials describing the artwork as well as background materials are provided, including a docent orientation at the beginning of each Main Gallery exhibition. Click here
, email info
@SusquehannaArtMuseum.org
, or call 717.233-8668 for more information and to volunteer.
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Capital RC&D Seeks Treasurer
Capital RC&D Area Council, Inc. is a regional non- profit organization that networks people, organizations and projects to promote responsible use and conservation of our region's natural resources. Our programs seek to blend natural resource conservation with local economic and social values.
We are seeking a qualified volunteer to serve as the organization's treasurer. This position leads the Business Affairs Committee to oversee implementation of the organization's financial policy, meet with the organization's auditor, review financial statements generated by the organization's administrator, review receipts and disbursements and serve on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
For more information please contact: Susan Richards, Executive Director, (717) 241-4361,
[email protected]
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The
Friends of the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library are looking for some new members to join their Friends board. For more information about the Friends and board service, click
here. We are looking for people who are passionate about reading, books, literacy, education, technology, and children as those things are at the heart and soul of our mission and our daily services to our community. Contact Sue Erdman, Executive Director, at
[email protected] or 717.766.0171, ext. 233.
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JDRF Central PA Chapter seeks committed, dynamic, and energized community and corporate leaders within the Central Pennsylvania region to serve on its board for a renewable 2 year term. Interested individuals should have time and interest to devote to being an active board member. The board convenes for evening meetings five times throughout the year. Click
here for more information.
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The Premier Arts and Science Charter School in Harrisburg
is seeking board members with legal and financial backgrounds. Additional board members are also needed to support our mission and vision, "To provide access to a world-class education for every student, without exception, using a back-to-basics approach to learning integrating science, technology, and the arts." If you are interested in learning more, please contact Darlene Smith at 717-648-8790 or [email protected].
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Susquehanna Chorale Invites New Board Members
The Susquehanna Chorale, a national award-winning adult choral ensemble based in central Pa., has openings on its Board of Directors for terms beginning in June (two-year term). The Chorale is especially seeking individuals with experience in social media communications or fund development, and individuals with a background in education to serve as liaison to its Educational Outreach Program (children's and youth choirs). The board meets six times per year, at Messiah College. All board positions are volunteer. Interested readers may call or e-mail Katie Hammaker at (717) 796-5075 or
[email protected]
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Team Project Applications Due June 25th
Is your organization limited by capacity issues? Is there a project that you've wanted to address, but have fallen short on the time and staffing resources to get to it? Are there certain areas of expertise needed for the project that are not currently represented in your staff and/or volunteer structure? Would your organization benefit from the insights, efforts, and recommendations of an unbiased group of professionals?
Leadership Harrisburg Area is accepting applications for Team Project partner organizations to be served by the Community Leadership Series Class of 2019. Click here for application.
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Not-For-Profit Roundtable
Harrisburg Regional Chamber & CREDC provides a monthly educational forum for not-for-profit organizations in our region to share ideas, best practices and resources. The next meeting scheduled for June 6th from 8:30-10:00 am will feature Deb Ellenberg from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts to discuss "Navigating the Challenges of Sponsorship." Click
here for more information and to register.
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All Notprofit Leaders & Boards - Report for Duty!
Join us at the Nonprofit Bootcamp on
Friday, June 8th at Slippery Rock University. for some fun, prizes, and learning! Whether your a seasoned commander or a new nonprofit recruit, The Bootcamp has something for everyone! Our Drill Instructors will lead condensed, quick fire workshops to help you build tactical and practical skills for creating impact and change.
You'll also have a chance to network, get free stuff, and meet with vendors.
Just when you thought you couldn't ask for more, breakfast and lunch are included! At least 1 lucky agency will win a FREE GRANT!
There are 15 workshops to choose from, covering areas including Human Resources, Grant Writing, Finance, Marketing and more. Event flyer available here. Register here to attend.
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PANO Offers Compliance Resources to Nonprofits
If your nonprofit is raising funds, you may be required to register with state charity officials in your home state and beyond. Forty-one states require charitable solicitation registration, and many other states require use of specific disclosure language in your solicitations. If you're fundraising online or through email lists, you may need to meet requirements in all of those states.
PANO is proud to partner with
Harbor Compliance
to offer you the resources listed below. They include everything you need to know to safeguard your fundraising efforts from the risks of legal oversights.
For more information, contact PA Association for Nonprofits (PANO) at 717.236.8584 or contact
Harbor Compliance for more compliance resources.
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KidCents Regional Grant Program
The Rite Aid Foundation has announced a new program to support organizations focused on improving the health and well-being of children. The addition of the KidCents Regional Grant Program will provide
grants to support nonprofit organizations that serve children in need, from newborn to 18 years of age, and improve the quality of life in Rite Aid communities. Nonprofits that are selected will receive between $15,000 and $30,000. This could make a huge difference in the success of programs that support children.
The grants will focus on three areas for improving the health and well-being of children:
Healthy eating,
Active living, and
Education.
The
KidCents Regional Grants are available in select target counties and states. For this current cycle, projects may include out-of-school time programs that improve nutrition, physical fitness or academic success. Priority will be given to those programs that target communities in need.
Nonprofit organizations (including current KidCents charities) in the following counties within PA are eligible to apply:
Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Luzern, Montgomery, Philadelphia, Washington, Westmoreland, & York.
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying, should submit a Letter of Interest at
www. riteaid.com/grants. If it is determined that the project aligns with The Rite Aid Foundation's local strategy, the charity may be invited to submit a grant application.
The deadline for submitting the Letter of Interest is June 22, 2018.
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Nominations Open for Women's Fund Awards
The Women's Fund of
The Foundation for Enhancing Communities is accepting nominations for the Women's Fund Awards through
August 31, 2018. Each year, at the Power of the Purse fundraising event, the Women's Fund honors local female philanthropists. The Power of the Purse is the largest fundraising event for the Women's Fund with the purpose of creating a deeper understanding of a woman's ability to be philanthropic. Click
here for more information and to submit your nomination!
Call for Applications: Emerging Philanthropist Program Grant Opportunity
The Emerging Philanthropist Program (EPP), a joint project of The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC) and Harrisburg Young Professionals (HYP), is pleased to announce that the EPP 2018 Grant Application is now available. The
2018 Focus Area is Decreasing Childhood Poverty by Eliminating Barriers to Education.
To address this mission, EPP invites nonprofit organizations to apply for a one-time grant of $5,000 that will work to decrease childhood poverty by eliminating barriers to education. Proposed projects and/or programs must take place in the Harrisburg and surrounding areas and preference will be given to proposals serving children ages birth-10 years of age. Select applicants will be asked to complete an interview and/or site visit with the EPP participants, and EPP participants will give priority to programs with a proven track record of success in the focus area and that can demonstrate measurable outcomes.
Application Deadline is August 1, 2018. Organizations interested in applying should click here for grant guidelines and application.
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Job Opening - Annual Giving Officer
UPMC Pinnacle seeks an Annual Giving Officer who will be responsible for the planning, development and implementation of annual giving programs within the Pinnacle Health Foundation. Complete job description available
here. Contact Jade Honey at 717.231.8010 or
[email protected] for more information.
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Day Camp & Counselor Training Opportunities
YWCA Carlisle knows the importance a summer day camp experience can make for young children during the break from the regular school year - providing campers a way to experience new activities they may not normally be exposed whether at school or home.
Young Wonders (YOWO) camp, running the weeks of
June 4-August 13, has openings for this summer. Since this may be a child's first independent time or activity away from mom and dad, a child can strengthen emerging skills of making new friends, taking care of their own belongings, trying new activities, and taking risks. It's a great time to grow while enjoying summer fun! Additionally, supportive and nurturing camp counselors (trained and primarily college students) help enhance the experience for each camper and embrace the agency's diversity and inclusive culture that mirrors its mission pillars of Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women and Girls. Males are not excluded from camp and are welcome as campers and staff. For camp registration information, click
here.
Another day camp opportunity exists for Counselors-In-Training (CITs) and while no compensation is provided, the CIT program is a wonderful opportunity for high school aged youth to develop leadership skills, earn community service or volunteer hours, get practical job experience, and to learn about working at a summer day camp as a counselor. CIT's can volunteer for as many weeks as they'd like throughout the 11 week summer camp. For more information or to apply, please contact Robin Scaer at 717-243-3818 or
[email protected] .
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Minimize Conflict. Maximize Attendance!
You plan, you prepare, you promote your event...then you learn that another big fundraiser is being held during your event! Eventsavvy is a tool created for nonprofit and community based organizations to use to minimize conflicting events in order to increase attendance for all. Eventsavvy provides a centralized location for organizations in Dauphin, Cumberland and Perry Counties to post upcoming events, so that other groups have the information they need to avoid using the same date whenever possible. If you have an upcoming event that meets the submission criteria, you are invited to post the event. Visit
eventsavvy.org for more details and to post your group's events. All events submitted to The Community Caller will be transferred to eventsavvy.org on a monthly basis.
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Dauphin County Parks and Recreation Department has an exciting line-up of music festivals, free movies, and more for your summer enjoyment! For nature enthusiasts, the summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors at Dauphin County's parks. Fort Hunter Park offers a taste of history as well as great vistas for a picnic or a stroll along the river. "Art In The Wild" lines the trail at Wildwood Park. Catch a Saturday "Morning Walk" at Dauphin County's newest park - Detweiler Park! Check out what's happening
here or at
DauphinCounty.org and follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily updates on programs and special events!
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A Night at the Museum Gala
Susquehanna Art Museum at the Marty and Tom Philips Family Art Center invites you to attend the annual gala on
Saturday, June 9th, from 6-9 pm. Be Inspired by the identity spectrum exhibition and discover your taste identity! Enjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and event design by
The JDK Group. Click
here to register.
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Italian Lake Music Series Begins
Join
Harrisburg Young Professionals on Sunday,
June 10 at 6:00 PM in Italian Lake Park for the first concert of the Italian Lake Music Series featuring Mark DeRose & The Dreadnought Brigade. Along with his band,
The Dreadnought Brigade, DeRose's music calls upon his love for rootsy blue-eyed soul and classic rock of the late 60s and 70s. The band brings high-energy performances of DeRose's upbeat, feel-good music to stages across the tri-state region. DeRose's music is perfect for fans of Van Morrison, Counting Crows, and The Band. These concerts are FREE and open to the community! So, grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket, and snacks and join us for the Italian Lake Music Series Opener. This concert is the 1st of 5 concerts this summer!
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Are you ready for the newest generation? Capital Region Partnership for Career Development is looking for a few new Career Exploration sites to visit in the Capital Region that are "Future Ready" during the Leadership Academy on June 12 & June 14. Attendees from regional schools include educators, counselors, administrators, and more. For more information, click here or contact Lynda Morris at
[email protected].
Ready to participate, register here.
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June Inventory Reduction Sale!
Dress for Success will hold an inventory reduction sale from June 14-17 at the Harrisburg Mall. Shop an incredible selection of clothing including suits, separates, shoes, tops, coats and accessories. This sale features a wide variety of sizes and styles for women and men. All items are $5 or $10. June 14 is reserved for program participants and services agency referrals. June 15 and 16 is open to the public. June 17 is our Bag Sale! Bag Sale Guidelines: Make a $25 donation and receive a bag to fill! All items must fit inside the bag. Your donation in non-refundable and directly supports our mission! Volunteers are needed to assist with set and sales days. If you or your organization is interested in volunteering, click here.
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Local Groups Collaborate to Present Civil War Days
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Central PA Writers & Illustrators Summer Camp for Youth
The
American Literacy Corporation will present the 3rd annual camp from
July 9-20, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm daily, for students going into the 3rd or 12th grade in the fall of 2018. This fun and engaging camp is designed to help students increase their love for and skill in writing and illustrating. The camp provides a supportive environment in which kids enjoy the creative process. A book will be created where every camper will have at least one piece of work submitted. To register your student or for more information, click
here or call Floyd Stokes at 717.580.5429 or
[email protected].
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Annual Golf Tournament
The
Geisinger Holy Spirit Golf Tournament will be held on
Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Hershey Country Club. The tournament is open to men's/women's/mixed foursomes. Participants may assemble their own foursome or request placement with others. Slots are limited. Proceeds from the 2018 tournament will benefit the Geisinger Holy Spirit Behavioral Health Services. For
more information and registration, click
here.
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Looking for a meeting space for your non-profit or community organization?
Orrstown Bank is proud to share its 1600 foot Zullinger-Coy Community Room with organizations in the community at no charge. Located at 4750 Lindle Road, Harrisburg, our newly renovated office building features a sizable room ideal for presentations, meetings or special gatherings. The 100 person capacity room is equipped with Wi-Fi, audio-video (AV), a large drop down screen and a podium. Catering access is also a benefit of the facility. Contact Amy Strohm at Orrstown Bank to reserve one-time or recurring use of the room.
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All eligible events posted in The Community Caller will be transferred to
eventsavvy.org on a monthly basis. However, organizations that meet the guidelines are invited to submit events directly at
eventsavvy.org.
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A WORD FROM OUR SPONSOR...
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SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
The Community Caller is emailed to over 1800 subscribers on a regular schedule during the first week of every month. The goal of the publication is to match people and resources with service opportunities and missions & programs that benefit the community. Announcements are placed primarily by non profit organizations, educational institutions, and other community organizations.
If you would like to include an event or announcement in the next issue, please feel free to contact LHA with detailed information including:
- Organization Name
- Organization Website
- Contact Name, Phone Number and Email
- Date of Event
- Specific Request
- Description
- Attach a flyer of the event, if applicable
Send submissions to Leadership Harrisburg
Area to our email at [email protected]
or call 717-216-5200.
All content is subject to approval by LHA and may be edited for space.
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As a resource for businesses, our alumni, and community organizations throughout the Capital Region, Leadership Harrisburg Area teaches servant leadership and effective community service through discussion, demonstration, and experiential practices.
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