Kansas City to receive Brownfields grant

Kansas City, Mo., has received a $600,000 Brownfields grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to fund a bistate project to evaluate properties for hazardous substances. The grant will fund several environmental assessments in a 25.5-square-mile portion of eastern Wyandotte County, Kan., and western Jackson County, Mo. The area includes industrial districts, both downtowns and adjacent neighborhoods.

A portion of the grant will be set aside for community involvement activities — providing direct assistance to projects that feature urban agriculture, high-speed fiber connectivity, and hard infrastructure improvements to help communities re-connect, help businesses grow and create jobs.

The partners in the grant are the city of Kansas City, Mo., the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kan. and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC). MARC will work with the two cities to convene a stakeholder committee and help planning and outreach efforts. MARC will also connect the partners to other regional initiatives, including transportation, homelessness and workforce development.

The EPA Brownfields Program allows states and communities to work together to prevent, safely clean up and reuse brownfields. Brownfields are properties that may be difficult to develop or reuse because of the presence of hazardous substances or pollutants.

Out of Step is live!

Hello from Out of Step, We're Live! Thanks for all of your interest in the new Out of Step tool for people with disabilities. We are really excited to showcase the first members, who represent the platform so well. They are diverse and talented. This is a free tool for not only people with disabilities but equally for all the great folks who work on their behalf. Please let us know what you think and any suggestions you may have. We can't wait to work together for the betterment of everybody. Be sure to check out our introductory video on the home page! Click on the links below to explore these talented individuals: Products: Koch's All Natural Detergent, Idaho Penny's Palette, Washington Concrete Hole Cleaning System, Washington "Living with a Disability: Finding Peace Amidst the Storm", Idaho Services: Custom Embroidery and Digitizing, Alaska Motivational Speaking, Missouri Vet Industrial, Inc., Washington C. Leah Gray Fine Art, Idaho Estate Sale Services, Washington Resumes: Troy B., Washington Stacy P., Pennsylvania Georganna M., Washington Sincerely, The Out of Step Team! www.outofstep.com info@outofstep.com

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Bone Marrow Drive for the Murry Brothers @ Kansas Koyotes Season Finale

Heroes Wanted -

The Kansas Koyotes  Football team invites sports fans from Topeka and the surrounding area to join us at our final home game at St. Francis Field at Landon Arena, Kansas Expocentre on June 8th to help raise awareness about the need for bone marrow donors and to help us find a match for four young boys in need of a blood match.

This Delete Blood Cancer Drive during the Kansas Koyotes final home game is being dedicated to help the son's of Tim & Maggie Murry; all of whom are in need of a matching bone marrow donor – Watch the video below to hear their story.

www.vimeo.com/deletebloodcancer/themurryfamily

For more information contact Nick with the Kansas Koyotes at (785) 228-0729. To learn about the national campaign to Delete Blood Cancer, visit their website at: www.deletebloodcancer.org

"Help Us to Save a Life"

-I have 25 tickets for free admission to anyone that wants to attend and will be joining the registry by getting swabbed to see if they are a donor match-

http://www.kansaskoyotes.com/?page_id=635

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"Until you have done something for humanity, you should be ashamed to die" - Horace Mann

2013 Volunteer Generation Fund Mini-Grant

The Kansas Volunteer Commission is excited to announce its new 2013 Volunteer Generation Fund Mini-Grant Series!! 

 

The Volunteer Generation Fund will increase the number of people who serve in meaningful roles as volunteers dedicated to addressing important needs in communities across Kansas.  As more Kansans are finding themselves in need of assistance, more Kansans are also stepping forward to accept the challenge to make a difference.  The Kansas Volunteer Commission will provide mini-grant funds available under the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to engage Kansans in meaningful volunteer opportunities.  The KVC will provide grants to projects under one of the following priority areas:

 

• Service-learning initiatives
• Engaging adult volunteers in K-12 education
• Leveraging pro bono and/or skilled volunteers
• Volunteer engagement projects

 

The Kansas Volunteer Commission (KVC) will make available up to $30,000 in mini-grants. The Commission expects to award grants of approximately $1,000 (minimum) to $5,000 (maximum).

 

Applications are due June 23, 2013.  To find more information, including application materials please visit www.KanServe.org or click here.

 

 

 

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Registration for the 8th World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty is now open

On 20th and 21st February 2013, Dublin City Council will co-host with UNDP in partnership with UN Women, the 8th Forum of the World Alliance of Cities Against Poverty (WACAP) at the RDS in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. The forum will examine the role of technology in alleviating the symptoms of urban poverty and in making cities Smart, Safe and Sustainable. Full details on the programme are available here www.dublin2013.ie Why Participate? Explore the latest ideas and emerging technological solutions to the urban challenges of poverty, safety and sustainability To advance learning on developing integrated smart, safe and sustainable strategies with a focus on poverty reduction Large exhibition showcasing advances in smart technology An opportunity to seek and offer solutions to urban challenges and to learn about practices in other cities and organisations prior to and during the Forum Key feature of the Forum is the matching of real challenges to real solutions Build your network with instant access to key decision makers Speaker highlights include: Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director, UN Women, Mary Robinson, Mary Robinson Foundation – Climate Justice, Tom Arnold, CEO, Concern Worldwide. Vinay Venkatraman, Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design will examine the potential and limitations of technology in the fight against poverty Simon Giles, Director of Intelligent Cities Strategy, Accenture will highlight, with the City of Guadalajara, a business and governance model for inclusive urban redevelopment  Learnshops A range of versatile learnshops, panel discussions and networking events will advance learning on practices, tools and on the ground experience, in developing smart, safe and sustainable cities of the global South and North. Global Stories Global Stories will allow city leaders, practitioners and researchers to illustrate partnerships, policies, programmes and projects where technology and other tools and practices are being used to address the urban challenges of poverty, safety and sustainability. Please click here to find out more about the Global Stories and how to get involved. Who Attends? The Forum and Expo will attract some 1000 international delegates, including City Mayors and other city decision makers, urban planners and policy makers, civil society organisations working in the fields of development and anti-poverty and leaders at the forefront of technology and innovation and academics and researchers Conference Costs Conference Rate: €395 per person plus VAT @ 23% BOOK NOW Online: Book on line here Email: wacap-dublin2013@conferencepartnerts.ie www.dublin2013.ie Working in partnership with     Having trouble reading this? View it in your browser.

 

"Until you have done something for humanity, you should be ashamed to die" - Horace Mann

Time Sensitive! Funding Opportunity: Prevention of Violence and Trauma of Women and Girls

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From: Greene, Janet (HHS/OASH)
Date: Thursday, December 6, 2012
Subject: Time Sensitive! Funding Opportunity: Prevention of Violence and Trauma of Women and Girls
To: OMH-REGION-VII@list.nih.gov

 

Please see attached funding opportunity through John Snow, Inc.

If you would like to submit a proposal for the Prevention of Violence and Trauma of Women and Girls Request for Proposals (RFP) funding opportunity, please complete the forms in the attached Request for Proposals (RFP) and e-mail to John Snow, Inc. (JSI) at owhapplication@jsi.com by January 7, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.  Mountain Time.

Please note, proposals will be not be accepted by the Office on Women's Health.

For help with this RFP, please e-mail: owhapplication@jsi.com or call toll-free: 1-866-224-3815.

Thank you!

 

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WEBINAR ALERT: "Is My Child Ready for Transition? A Kansas Model for Parents, Guardians and Families of YSHCN"

Is My Child Ready for Transition?
A Kansas Model for Parents, Guardians, and Families of YSHCN

WHEN:              Tuesday, December 11th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm,
WHO:                This webinar is most beneficial for parents, guardians, and family members of youth with special health care needs (YSHCN). We hope you can join us.
HOW:                Register at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/611688928 or click "Register Now" button below.
 
Please feel free to pass this along to anyone that you feel may be interested.

**NOTE: This webinar was originally scheduled on November 15th. Due to low registration, the webinar was rescheduled for December 11th. If you registered for the previous webinar, you will need to re-register for this one. Thank you!**

 


Is My Child Ready for Transition? A Kansas Model for Parents, Guardians and Families of YSHCN
Join us for a Webinar on December 11
<https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/611688928>

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:

https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/611688928

As we strive to provide valuable services to youth with special health care needs and disabilities, it is important to know what resources and tools are available to help parents and guardians prepare their youth for the transition to adult life.

During this webinar you will hear from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE), Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) and the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities (KUCDD) about a model developed to support youth health care transition.

Parents and families will:
~ Hear about a multi-system approach to health care transition that centers around youth and families.
~ Get tools to help empower youth to be independent.   
~ Learn about resources available to families that can help throughout the transition process.
~ Understand how these activities can support successful transition to adult life.

Join us to learn tools and resources developed for families to help in the transition journey!

Title:Is My Child Ready for Transition? A Kansas Model for Parents, Guardians and Families of YSHCN
Date:Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Time:6:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees

Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Mac®-based attendees

Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

Mobile attendees

Required: iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phone or Android tablet

Heather Smith, MPH
Health Planning Consultant
Project Coordinator, Systems in Sync
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 220
Topeka, KS 66612-1274
Direct: 785-296-4747 / Fax: 785-296-8616
hsmith@kdheks.gov <mailto:hsmith@kdheks.gov>