Business Resource Entrepreneur Access Development (BREAD) Network
The sixth in a series of workshops, "The Business Of Banking" is for both Business Owners and Consumers: Learn Banking Basics, Business Banking Loans and Lines-of-Credit, Investments, Fees for Services, CheckSystems, and Special Banking Programs for "Second Chance" customers who have been counted as the "unbanked". Understand how to select the best banking services for your family or business. Meet Mrs. Tai Adelabu, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of Union Bank Business and Consumer Lending. . Visit www.forceofhope.org/calendar.html to download a flyer Click Here to share with your friends.
For more information and Registration, call to R.S.V.P. 310.323.2600 x116.
Registration is $6.33 per person.
When: Saturday 15 September 2007
Time: 9:30 AM through 11:30 AM
(Refreshments are served)
Where: 20920 Chico Street (@ Dominguez Street) Carson, California 90746
Phone: 310.323.2600 (for directions)
Order your Angel Food GIFT BOX for Saturday 29th September Pick-up. Only $30 per BOX and only $15 - 18 for Steak or Chicken Specials. Save up to 60% per box. Receiving orders up until Saturday 15 September. Call 310.323.2600 x303 or visit: www.ForceOfHope.org/calendar.html
The Force Of Hope EDC in partnership with the Ford Theatre Foundation Community Outreach Partnership Program (COPP) and the Full Harvest International N'Crease Ministry will hosts a Ford Amphitheatre Performing Artists Workshop at CEMM, Inc. Headquarters! Justice United In Creative Energy (J.U.i.C.E.) will present a "Hip-Hop Break Dancing Workshop" at 7:15 pm Friday 28th September. Dancers are from the "Breaking The Cypher" Hip-Hop Dance Performance scheduled at the Ford Amphitheatre 8:00 p.m., Friday, October 5, 2007.
Dr. Clarence E. McClendon, who serves as Chairman Emeritus of Force Of Hope EDC, invites both parents and youth to participate in the events sponsored by the Ford Theatre. However, understand that space is limited, and workshop performances are available on a first-come / first-serve basis.
Most of all receive with joy and have fun!
For more information, call 310.323.2600
Force Of Hope EDC in partnership with ByDesign Financial Solutions has completed the pilot program facilitation of five (5) 2-hour meetings for the Financial Firsts for Teens and Young Adults, beginning 10:00 am - 12:00 noon Wednesday 15 August and ending Thursday 23 August.
ByDesign Financial Solutions provides this special money management course and a facilitator, for free to a limited number youth. This free training is a $99 value.
Topics covered include:
* First Checking Account
* First Job
* First Car Purchase
* First Credit Card
* First Home-Away-From-Home
Next session will be scheduled for December 2007. For more information and registration e-mail ForceOfHopeEDC@gmail.com or call 310.323.2600 x116.
The Force Of Hope EDC in partnership with California State Long Beach (CSULB) Masters of Social Work Class have recently completed their Class Project: GOT NEEDS? A Resource Guide To The Essentials; an informational brochure of community resources for emergencies, employment and training, transportation support, hot meals, groceries, mental health and medical referrals, and housing referrals. The GOT NEEDS? Community Resource Guide will be distributed in September to various community service agencies in the Long Beach / South Bay Area, and will be available at the Force Of Hope EDC office and www.ForceOfHope.org/resources.html for download.
Special thanks to Class Project Sponsors; including Kelly Paper, RELIEF PLUS+, Mozena Publishing, Medical Printing Services, and Office Depot. (In photograph) The California State University Long Beach Masters of Social Work "GOT NEEDS" Brochure Project Team. Left to right: Neoma Chris Achikam, Bonnie Griffith, Evelyn Fierros, Frank Stokes, Executive Director Force Of Hope EDC; and Elana Bishop-Randol. Also (not pictured) Merle Teater. A special "Thanks" to the CSULB Project Team and all of the Sponsors for an "Excellent Job Well Done!"
The FORCE OF HOPE EDC has received a contract award through Sullivan International, to assist the City of Long Beach with Small Business Vendor Registration and Certification. Businesses certified through this special outreach program may bid on upcoming construction projects in the City of Long Beach. For more information about how to register your business, e-mail FStokes@ForceOfHope.org or call 310.323.2600 x116.
The FORCE OF HOPE EDC was announced as one of five Intake Centers by the United Job Creation Council during a press conference at Second AME Church Friday 11:00 am 7th September. The UJCC is a collaboration of Churches, Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations, Elected Officials, Construction Trade Unions, and Public Service Agencies.
The UJCC is advocating employment and apprenticeship training opportunities in both the City and County of Los Angeles for local residents and the disenfranchised; and working closely with local legislators to advocate and codify a policy of inclusive for all citizens in Southern California for Public Works Projects. The Intake Centers will receive candidates for Construction Apprenticeship and Trade Opportunities for referrals directly to Unions or Pre-Apprenticeship Training Centers. The five Intake Centers include: Bethel AME Church, City of Refuge & Anchor of Hope, Force Of Hope EDC, Second AME Church, and St. Mark AME Church. News releases and public service announcements will air on local radio stations to encourage individuals to apply.
