ALL DOLLED UP PROJECT

 

The All DOLLed Up project is a series of workshops that teaches young women how to dress for success and make responsible choices that will prepare them for the real world. The goal is to teach young women ages 13-18 how to build their self-esteem, and provide them with life skills to become successful and empowered individuals. Once these young women have mastered these skills, they will be rewarded with a timeless, classic scarf to take home to claim their DOLLed Up status.

 

For more information on donating scarves and/or signing up some young women to attend the workshop, go to www.alldolledupproject.com. 

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SAFE ROUTE TO SCHOOL

 

The Alabama Departments of Transportation, Education and Health are looking for children who want to walk or bike to school. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), Alabama Department of Public Health and the State Department of Education are encouraging Alabama students in grades K-8, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; and to make walking and bicycling to school safer and more appealing. If the idea excites you, please take these steps:

1. Find a walking route in your community that can be converted into a Safe Route to School.
2. Get your community leaders to call the Alabama Department of Transportation at (334) 353-6446.
3. To find out more about the Safe Routes to School Program and obtain an application go to the following website: www.dot.alabama.gov and click on Safe Routes to School or call (334) 353-6446.

                     ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MARCH 31, 2012.

  

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VOLUNTEER TUTORING

 

From September 12, 2011 through May 2012, the Montgomery City-County Public Library will provide volunteer tutoring services at Coliseum, Governor's Square, Rufus Lewis, E. L. Lowder, and Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Libraries.

 

Rufus A. Lewis, Monday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Coliseum Branch, Tuesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

 

Juliette Morgan, Tuesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

 

E. L. Lowder, Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

 

Governor's Square, Thursday from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

 

For more information call 334-240-4300 or 334-240-4991

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BLUE MONDAYS

 

If you want to connect with the movers and the shakers of Montgomery, you need to be at Blue Mondays. The Blue Monday Community Reinvestment Program is a non-profit organization that:

• Provides education and scholarship resources
• Offers career and job skills training resources
• Provides financial management and housing resources
• Promotes opportunities for health, wellness and fitness awareness
• Assists ex-felons in securing restoration of their civil and voting rights
• Help to reslove child support issues for non-custodial parents
• Seeks avenues to develop traffic amnesty programs

 

Blue Mondays meet at local business every Monday from 6 until 8. Join on Facebook.

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BULLYING

Bullying affects ALL of our children--those who bully, those who are victimized, and those who are witnesses or assistants to interpersonal violence. We can and must reduce this age-old problem. Every day thousands of teens wake up afraid to go to school. Bullying is a problem that affects millions of students.

 

The hardest part about bullying is stopping it. Often times victims do not know how to stand up for themselves and many children do not tell anyone that the bullying is occuring due to fears of retaliation or increased bullying. When teaching children about bullying introduce them to K.A.R.M.A.

 

K.A.R.M.A. stands for Kids Against Ridicule Meanness and Agression. More than an acronym, K.A.R.M.A. is a crusade to end bullying in school-aged children across the nation. The mission of K.A.R.M.A. is to teach children to understand the power of their words, to think of the feelings of others before they speak, and to always stand strong.

Standing S.T.R.O.N.G. teaches children how to deal with a bully:

• Say something
• Tell someone
• Respect the feelings of others
• Offer a helping hand to those in need
• Never use your words to hurt others
• Give your best everyday in everything you do

For more information on bullying visit www.thekarma.org.

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MAMMOGRAPHY FOR THE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED

Breast health should be a priority for all women. An estimated two million women in the U.S. have been diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. With early detection, women diagnosed with breast cancer have a greater chance of survival.

 

Baptist Breast Health wants every woman to have access to screening mammography. The following are organizations that can provide assistance in obtaining your mammogram:

 

Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program of Alabama

They provide services to women age 40-64. Check with your local Health Department for the criteria for this program. Some of the eligibility requirements are:

• Must be women age 40-64
• Must have an income at or below 200% of the poverty level
• Must have no insurance or be underinsured

 

Key to Life Breast Cancer Assistance Program

The Key to Life Program is a grant program providing financial assistance to uninsured or underinsured women and men of all ages for breast cancer screening and diagnostic tests, treatment, and support items.

 

Applicants must apply to the program directly through the national toll-free number 1-877-539-2543; Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST).

 

Joy to Life Foundation

The Joy to Life Foundation provides free breast cancer screenings for women in the tri-county area. If you are a man or woman who is uninsured or underinsured and having a breast problem, please call 877-252-3324 for more information about the free life-saving services provided through the Joy to Life Foundation.

 

Medical Outreach Ministries

Medical Outreach Ministries works with all uninsured and underinsured in our area that need medical care. To find out how to apply for their services please call 334-281-8008.

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