Kansas City and Area Microloan Information

As of the end of September, Justine PETERSEN has issued 126 loans totaling over $1 million (I can get the exact figure to you soon).  See below for loans by county:

 

Loans by County:

·        Jackson - 75

               Low-income census tract - 33

               Veteran-Owned - 7

               East of Troost - 34                         

·        Clay - 3

·        Johnson (KS) - 35

·        Wyandotte - 7

·        Miami - 2

·        Buchanan - 2

·        Cass - 2

 

We continue to offer informational sessions on Financing Your Small Business on both the Missouri side and Kansas side.  I've attached flyers for our sessions being hosted from Oct. – Dec. at each location.  Additionally, we just started our fall Operation First Step FastTrac course which targets the low-to-moderate income client and will have another course starting in January/February 2014.

 

The Women's Business Center continues to provide business plan development and financing projection assistance for clients seeking funding.  We're also providing some credit building assistance as well.

 

Thanks.

 

Brande Stitt

Program Director

Women's Business Center

8527 Bluejacket

Lenexa, KS  66214

913-492-5922

bstitt@kansaswbc.com

 

 

Introducing the Institute for Black Male Achievement

A year ago this month, the seed that would become The Leadership and Sustainability Institute for Black Male Achievement (LSI) was planted at the Campaign for Black Male Achievement's Innovation and Impact Forum. Today, that seed has grown into a network of 1,800 individuals representing 1,200 organizations.    This morning, we unveiled a new name for the LSI, The Institute for Black Male Achievement, and launched a new website, which we believe captures the breadth of the BMA field and the unwavering commitment of this network to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys.    Connection Is the Cornerstone of Change  Our hope is that the new site will become a digital anchor for the field that reflects the vision of IBMA to foster the growth, sustainability, and impact of black male achievement leaders and organizations.  The IBMA site was designed to promote exchanges of learning and collaboration within the black male achievement field. We hope you will take the time to explore the site and visit frequently for up-to-date information about the latest happenings in the black male achievement universe as well as resources to strengthen your organizational capacity and increase your impact for change. Also, please join us for a Twitter Party @bmachievement on Tuesday, October 22, 2:30-3:30 Eastern. We will use the launch of the site as a springboard for celebrating black male achievement and discussing new movements and the momentum for change within our field.    And, if you haven't already, we encourage you to join us @bmachievement this month as we celebrate Black Male Achievement Month on Twitter #bmaoct.     In Gratitude, The Institute for Black Male Achievement Team    The Institute for Black Male Achievement is a national membership network that seeks to ensure the growth, sustainability, and impact of leaders and organizations committed to improving the life outcomes of black men and boys through systemic change.

Be at the Table, Not on the Menu: Public Policy for Social Enterprise

Be at the Table, Not on the Menu: Public Policy for Social Enterprise  A Live Webinar Event Free For SEA Members, Just $10 For Non-Members Wednesday, October 30th 11:00 PDT / 12:00 MDT / 1:00 CDT / 2:00 EDT  Join us for an interactive conversation with the American Sustainable Business Council (ASBC) about how you can effectively participate in the policy process - be it at the local, state or federal level.   This introductory webinar will focus on learning the rules or ABC's of the policy world - formal and informal - and how your company or organization can help shape the outcome of legislative and regulatory decisions that matter to your constituents. As social enterprises grow in importance, it's critical that they begin to play a more active role in ensuring that tax, investment, and economic development policies reflect their values and priorities. This webinar will present several case studies of how social enterprises have affected the policy process, and offer insights into how to interact with your elected representative and other government officials. We'll also focus on strategies for mobilizing your constituencies and making sure the media knows about your views on important issues.   >> CLICK HERE TO REGISTER <<

Social Enterprise Alliance, Inc. | 4737 County Road 101 | #311 | Minnetonka | MN | 55345

Free, Self-Paced Online Course from Cornell University: Make the Strategic Case for Disability in the Workplace

The following information is forwarded to you by the Great Lakes ADA Center (www.adagreatlakes.org) for your information:

 

The Employment and Disability Institute at Cornell University in the ILR School Outreach Division has developed a free, self-paced course that provides the necessary tools to enable leaders to build a case within their organization on how inclusion of people with disabilities can add a significant advantage to the organization's strategic plan.

Course Title: Make the Strategic Case for Disability in the Workplace

Target Audience:  HR Practitioners and Managers with Employees (eg hiring managers)

Course Description:

With human capital development and the search for talent being one of the most pressing problems of businesses today, it's imperative to consider all possible labor sources. People with disabilities represent a potential labor force of eager and exceedingly capable people who can strategically advantage your business. The focus of this course is how organizations can access the largely untapped talents of individuals with disabilities to meet the strategic objectives of their organization.

The course covers the following key areas:

·         Why individuals with disabilities should be a part of a human capital strategy

·         Myths and misconceptions about people with disabilities

·         How to successfully recruit this talent pool

·         Aligning these efforts with an organizational strategy and global imperatives

·         How to get implementation in your organization

Course Length: Approximately 1 hour. This course is self-paced, start any time. There is no instructor engagement during course. Students complete online polls and a final quiz.

 

Link:  http://www.ecornell.com/landing/l-make-the-strategic-case-for-disability-in-the-workplace/

DCF Faith-Based and Community Initiatives RFP - Kansas Strong Dads

The Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, announces the release of a Request for Proposal (RFP) to secure an organization that has the expertise and contacts to recruit, train and manage a statewide network of 50 male community trainer/mentor coordinators and provide these trainers with training in an evidence-based fatherhood curriculum approved by DCF, the Kansas Strong Dads curriculum provided by DCF and mentoring training provided by DCF for fathering events, classes and outings for low-income Head Start, Early Head Start and Kansas Early Head Start fathers in their communities. 

 

Eligible applicants are organizations that have expertise with evidence-based curriculum used for training and facilitation with low-income fathers and have experience in state-wide initiatives, programming and training and the capacity and network for the recruitment, training and management of 50 community trainer/mentor coordinators.  DCF invites applications from government agencies, public universities and colleges, and private, non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. 

 

A complete copy of the RFP can be found at http://www.dcf.ks.gov/Agency/SDFBCI/Pages/Faith-Based-and-Community-Initiatives.aspx under Grant Information, in the document entitled SFY14 Kansas Strong Dads Alliance Initiative Request For Proposal.

 

A Pre-Bid Conference (optional) will be held on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 1:00pm CST at DCF.  For those agencies unable to attend in person, a conference call option will be available.  See the RFP for details.

 

Questions about the RFP from potential bidders will only be accepted until 5:00pm CST on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, and only in written form via e-mail.  Questions should be e-mailed to Joy Bodyk, DCF Grant Manager at joy.bodyk@dcf.ks.gov.  Answers will be posted on the aforementioned webpage by Monday, October 28, 2013. 

 

Proposals must be received no later than 2:00pm CST on Wednesday, November 13, 2013.

 

Joy Bodyk

Grant Manager, Office of Grants & Contracts

Kansas Department for Children & Families

Docking State Office Building – 8^th Floor, S-23

915 SW Harrison, Topeka, Kansas 66612-1570

joy.bodyk@dcf.ks.gov

CRC Open House & Ribbon Cutting

Heartland Healthy Neighborhoods | Avondale East NET Center | 455 SE Golf Park Blvd. | Topeka | KS | 66605

Department of Veterans Affairs Employment Opportunities

 

Thank you for your interest in collaborating efforts with the Department of Veterans Affairs.  As the Special Hiring Authority for Veterans with VRA, 30 or more disability, and Schedule A applicants, I look forward to working with you.  

 

For interested applicants, please submit the required documents outlined below:

 

• Current Resume  (Must include series, grade, step, starting and ending dates of employment, month and year, and hours worked per week, salary information and in describing your experience be clear and specific).
• Schedule A Letter, Proof of Disability, if applicable*
• DD-214 Member 4 copy, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, if applicable
• VA Disability Letter, if applicable
• Transcript Required (Qualifying based on Education)
• SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, www.opm.gov/forms, if applicable
• OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, www.opm.gov/forms, required
• Geographic location
• Position of interest or series/grade

 

Submission packet should be sent directly to me at teresa.pearson3@va.gov

 

*Proof of Disability

 

Eligibility for appointment under this Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) authority consists of:

 

Proof of Disability: An individual wishing to be hired under this Schedule A (5 C.F.R. 213.3102(u)) authority must provide proof he or she is indeed an individual with mental retardation, severe physical disability, or psychiatric disability. This proof must be provided to the hiring agency before an individual can be hired.

 

This proof may be in the form of documentation obtained from licensed medical professionals, state or private vocational rehabilitation specialists, or any Government agency that issues or provides disability benefits.

 

For VA CBO WFM Recruitments:

 

Current vacancy – You are encouraged to apply On-line. 

Non-Competitive Consideration: please notify me by e-mail the position title, series, grade, vacancy number, and location. 

 

 

Teresa L. Pearson

Senior HR Specialist (Staffing/Classification/Outreach)

VHA - CBO - Workforce Management

Phone: 785-350-3911

Fax: 785-228-4851

Alt: 785-350-3754

http://www1.va.gov/CBO/wfm/

Kansas Self-Employment Immersion Training Opportunity

Join us for this 3-day intensive training that teaches how to make self-employment a reality for interested individuals with developmental disabilities. 

The Training Covers: Discovery/Assessment & Business Feasibility Essentials of Business Plans, Business Financials, Start-Up Funding Marketing & Sales, Business Support strategies, SSA Benefits and Work Incentives, Open discussion of business ideas & issues 

Those attending will be eligible to apply for on-going technical assistance and support through the Kansas Small Business Development Centers and Griffin-Hammis Associates to assist with implementation.   

Who Should Attend? Individuals with disabilities, family members, Community Rehabilitation Providers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Educators, Advocates, and Small Business Development Center personnel.

Sponsored by the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Kansas Small Business Development Centers, and Griffin-Hammis Associates. The workshop will be held November 13-15, 2013 at the Leonard H Axe Library in Pittsburg, Kansas.  We'll also be recruiting a small number of individuals, families, professionals and agencies that wish to pursue self-employment development in their communities over the next year.


Shelly May, Grants Manager
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
915 SW Harrison, Rm 141
Topeka, KS 66612
(785)296-3272
(785)296-2861 FAX
www.kcdd.org
smaygm@kcdd.org

SAVE THE DATE
Changing Expectations:  Changing Lives
The 2014 Employment First Summit
April 30-May 1, 2014
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Topeka, Kansas
FMI:  Contact Shelly May at (785)296-3272 

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Kansas Self-Employment Immersion Training Opportunity

Join us for this 3-day intensive training that teaches how to make self-employment a reality for interested individuals with developmental disabilities. The Training Covers: Discovery/Assessment & Business Feasibility Essentials of Business Plans, Business Financials, Start-Up Funding Marketing & Sales, Business Support strategies, SSA Benefits and Work Incentives, Open discussion of business ideas & issues 

Those attending will be eligible to apply for on-going technical assistance and support through the Kansas Small Business Development Centers and Griffin-Hammis Associates to assist with implementation.   

Who Should Attend? Individuals with disabilities, family members, Community Rehabilitation Providers, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Educators, Advocates, and Small Business Development Center personnel.

Sponsored by the Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities, The Kansas Small Business Development Centers, and Griffin-Hammis Associates. The workshop will be held November 13-15, 2013 at the Leonard H Axe Library in Pittsburg, Kansas.  We'll also be recruiting a small number of individuals, families, professionals and agencies that wish to pursue self-employment development in their communities over the next year.


Shelly May, Grants Manager
Kansas Council on Developmental Disabilities
915 SW Harrison, Rm 141
Topeka, KS 66612
(785)296-3272
(785)296-2861 FAX
www.kcdd.org
smaygm [@]kcdd.org

SAVE THE DATE
Changing Expectations:  Changing Lives
The 2014 Employment First Summit
April 30-May 1, 2014
Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
Topeka, Kansas
FMI:  Contact Shelly May at (785)296-3272 or smaygm [@] kcdd.org

Kansas Volunteer Commission Seeking Requests For Proposals: 2014-2015 Kansas AmeriCorps

Good afternoon,
 
The Kansas Volunteer Commission is pleased to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the 2014-2015 AmeriCorps program year!
 
All application materials and resources have been posted to www.KanServe.com <http://www.KanServe.com>  or by clicking here. <http://www.ksde.org/Default.aspx?tabid=4561>
 
Please note the following timeline:
 
·        Letters of Intent (required) due: October 21, 2013

·        All applications and supporting materials due: November 14, 2013

o  Please note that the KVC is only accepting one round of applications and will determine Competitive and Formula applicants from this pool of applications

o  Please review the RFP for additional information

·        Technical Assistance Webinars:

o  The KVC will host three technical assistance webinars that will cover three different areas of the application.

o  For each webinar, you will use the following link for the visual portion and phone number for the audio portion:

§ http://ksde.adobeconnect.com/rfp2014/

§ 1-866-620-7326

·        Code: 7853686211

§ October 9, 2013,  11:00 am: General Overview of the RFP to include important information and tips on the RFP

§ October 16, 2013, 11:00 am:  Budget requirements and overview of supporting documents

§ October 23, 2013, 11:00 am: Performance Measures and Overview of Tiers

 
 
Please note that application materials are made available from documents provided by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).  Currently, all application materials are in draft form, however, it is anticipated that the KVC will release final forms of application materials with the date the update(s) was made, before the due date of November 14, 2013.  IF, this is not the case, the KVC does reserve the right to extend the deadline.  Please note, however, that the KVC does not expect any significant changes to the applications materials, and strongly encourages applicants to begin the process of writing their grant application sooner rather than later.

 
If you should have any questions regarding the RFP, application instructions or AmeriCorps in general, please do not hesitate to call or email Nathan Crispin the KVC AmeriCorps Program Officer, ncrispin@ksde.org 785-296-3201 or myself (information below).
 
Best of luck!
 
Nicolette
 
 
Nicolette Geisler l Executive Director, Kansas Volunteer Commission l Kansas State Department of Education
120 SE 10th Ave l Topeka, KS 66612 l Phone 785.296.8447 l Fax 785.368.6284 l ngeisler@ksde.org <mailto:ngeisler@ksde.org>
www.KanServe.org <http://www.kanserve.org/> l KVC on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kansas-Volunteer-Commission/41671404083?ref=ts> l Twitter @KSVolunteers <http://twitter.com/KSVolunteers>

Empowering all Kansans to meet community needs through service.

An Equal Employment/Educational Opportunity Agency The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:  KSDE General Counsel, 120 SE 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66612; 785-296-3201

HVF Youth Photographers' Babies and Children Photo Book Fundraiser

Please support the Heavenly Visions Foundation (HVF) Youth Photographers' "Babies and Children" Photo Book Fundraiser.  

During the month of October, HVF youth photographers will photograph babies and children (up to 5 years old) in Topeka, Kansas to feature in a very special photo book.

The photo book is scheduled for publication in January 2014.  It will be included in the rich history of Topeka through its' display in "The Topeka Room" at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to support youth photographers in our community and at the same time get a professional photograph taken of your precious little one.  

For additional information, email yyotylr@hotmail.com or call 785 608-3291.

Applebee's Breakfast for Connecting for Good

Connecting for Good
3101 Troost Ave., Kansas City MO 64109
http://www.connectingforgood.org  @connectingkc

Phone: 816-559-7077  ext 102