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Tours, food, micro-grants, and a big thank-you at the historic Orchard Street Church

Tours, food, micro-grants, and a big thank-you at the historic Orchard Street Church

We’re throwing a party on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 and youare the reason for the celebration. This is our third year hosting a heartfelt thank you event for the many people who volunteer, participate in our heritage tours, and support Baltimore Heritage as members and sponsors. Our friends at the Greater Baltimore Urban League are opening up their historic Orchard Street Church for this free…

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Worth 5000 Euros: 2018 Transparency International (TI) Mini-grants for Social Entrepreneurs

Worth 5000 Euros: 2018 Transparency International (TI) Mini-grants for Social Entrepreneurs

2018 Transparency International (TI) Mini-grants for Social Entrepreneurs

  Application Deadline:15 September 2018

Transparency International (TI) is calling for young people under 35 years old who are motivated to solve social problems and develop new methods, tools, and projects to fight corruption.

  TI, with support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark ahead of International…

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[micexpo]

Announcing our annual Mini-Grant Winners!

MICE is proud to award six exhibitors the MICE Mini-Grant of $75 toward the cost of producing their mini-comics. Here are the winning submissions, be sure check them out for yourself at the show!

Sara Goetter - The Wicked Queens

The Wicked Queens are a bunch of incurable high school delinquents get an ultimatum from the principle: either stay out of trouble, or no prom. But for the Wicked Queens, avoiding trouble is no easy task. Find Sara at table A34.

Laila Milevski - From a Dream

A woman encounters a mysterious tattoo artist whose designs gives his clients ecstatic and terrifying visions. Find Laila at table A60.

Nick Offerman - Into the Waves

When a young teen girl slips away from her parents during their seaside vacation, she gets her first tastes of grown-up longings and pain. Find Nick at table B77.

Hannah Fisher - Penny Candy

On a visit to the town where she lived as a child, a young woman’s not-so-sweet memories are awakened by a trip to the candy store and some innocuous childhood treats. Find Hannah at table A51.

Reilly Hadden - Astral Birth Canal

A kid escapes from his humdrum life and abusive father by watching pro-wrestling and playing video games. A mysterious new arcade game offers he and his friends a a REAL escape. Find Reilly at table B87.

Ansis Purins - Zombre #3

Forces of good and evil fight it out in an enchanted State Park, while the beleaguered park rangers try to keep things under control. Find Ansis at table C97.

SEE YOU ALL IN A WEEK! READ MORE HERE.

[micexpo]

MICE Exhibitors! We have 5 mini-grants of $75 each to give out! Submissions due 9/8!

See you October 4th - 5th!

[micexpo]

The Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo is once again awarding five mini-grants to comics creators exhibiting at our annual show. Each grant of $75 is intended to help pay for the printing of the winning comics. Winners will be selected from all submissions by a panel of experts, and publicly announced a few weeks before the show. The selected comics will also be featured at the show on October 4 and 5th.

Guidelines:

Only confirmed MICE 2014 exhibitors may apply for the MICE Mini-Grant.

All submissions must be entered by no later than September 8, 2014. Applicants will receive a confirmation email, along with our final decision date.

All submissions should be delivered in an email-friendly digital format (preferably PDF or low-res JPG) or linked to an online source and sent to [email protected].

Special consideration is given to new, unpublished and/or student work, so please indicate in your submission email whether your comic meets any of these criteria.

Works In-progress are considered and there is no restriction on format or story length, but please keep in mind that the goal is to have a finished book for MICE 2014. The more complete the comic the better we can judge your work.

Winners will receive up to $75 toward production expenses for the book itself, including supplies and copy shop costs. The prize money will be available to winners as reimbursement in person at MICE, along with our personal congratulations!

Questions?  Send them to [email protected].

[eastoaklandbhc]

A Look at 2013 Youth Mini-Grants

This past summer, East Oakland youth, in partnership with community-based organizations, designed and implemented seven projects to educate and improve their communities. 

All Youth Mini-Grant funding decisions are made by our Youth Leadership Board, a group comprised exclusively of East Oakland youth aged 14-24. 

Hope Collaborative - East Oakland Youth Mixer

Amount funded: $1825

With the goal of providing a safe place for youth to learn and share about health issues affecting them, youth from Hope Collaborative organized a youth focus group or 'mixer'. Mixer organizers compiled responses from the 25 participants into a report to help community organizations get a better understanding of the health concerns of youth.

Bay Area Urban Network - Points of Light Leadership Camp

Amount funded: $2000

The Bay Area Urban Network used their funds to send 20 youth to a weekend leadership camp in Occidental, CA. At the camp, youth participated in training and activities to build skills to help them pursue academic excellence, cultivate positive relationships, and transform their environment through leadership and service.

Community Rejuvenation Project - Arrow-Soul Council After-school Program Mural

Amount funded: $1825

Students in Community Revitalization Project's Arrow-Soul Council After-school program at Unity High School collaborated to design and paint this peace-promoting mural. In addition to creating a long-lasting positive message for an East Oakland neighborhood, the mural project helped students practice teamwork, planning and artistic expression.

PUEBLO - Day Laborer Wage Theft Study

Amount funded: $2000

Under the guidance of staff from PUEBLO, four youth designed and implemented a study to explore the wage theft experience of young day laborers. Their findings, along with recommendations for solutions, were compiled into a report that was presented to a local city council member.

Unity Council - Latino Men & Boys Mural

Amount funded: $2000

This mural sponsored by the Unity Council was designed and painted by 14 young men of color from Fremont High School. The piece beautifies a highly visible corner in Fruitvale and celebrates the rich diversity of the community. 

United Roots - Short Film "The Voyage"

Amount funded: $2000

  'The Voyage' is a documentary-style piece that explores the impacts of immigration on young people. Entirely youth produced, the film created a space for first generation immigrants to share their stories. It was premiered at a community screening and discussion at The New Parkway theater in November. 

Youth Uprising - The B.E.L. Program, Young Women’s Beauty & Education Workshop

Amount funded: $2000

Youth staff from Youth Uprising created a workshop series focused on self care and body positive education for young women in East Oakland. Professionals were tapped to present topics ranging from healthy relationships to belly dancing to grooming and hygiene. Many workshop participants were awarded full scholarships by Marnello's Beauty School.

Applications for our 2014 round of youth mini-grants are due Monday, June 2, 2014. Register for one of our info sessions now.

[eastoaklandbhc]

Another one of our recent youth mini-grant projects getting some attention ... Congrats to the Community Rejuvenation Project, and all the youth and adult allies who worked so hard to make this happen. 

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Check out this incredible short film about immigrant youth that was made by United Roots Oakland and Simphony Productions with support from our last mini-grant cycle.