Recession Girl NYC

Recession Girl NYC is a cute and clever website for those of us living in NYC with a hankering to get out and have some fun on a budget (especially useful for those of us living on a social worker's salary). Tips are given on how to get more for the money you spend ("Swindle of the Day"), free/low-cost events ("Low Roller Fun"), cheap or free items being given out ("Curb Alert"), and much more.

Check it out!!!

http://recessiongirlnyc.blogspot.com/

Prince of Broadway

Does anyone know where or when the Prince of Broadway might be playing? I noticed that it's playing at BAM Rose Cinema on Tuesday at 4pm, but sadly I can't make it and it seems this is the only time to see it. It looks like an interesting story. And, BAM is currently having a film festival entitled: Best of the African Diaspora Film Festival

http://www.princeofbroadway.com/

Here's a synopsis:

Prince of Broadway is the story of Lucky and Levon, two men whose lives converge in the underbelly of New York's wholesale fashion district. Lucky, an illegal immigrant from Ghana, makes ends meet by soliciting shoppers on the street with knock-off brand merchandise. Levon, a Armenian-Lebanese immigrant, operates an illegal storefront with a concealed back room where counterfeit goods are showcased to interested shoppers. Lucky's world is suddenly turned upside down when a child is thrust into his life by a woman who insists the toddler is his son. While Lucky copes with his new domestic dilemma, Levon struggles to save a marriage that is falling apart.

Article: hildren in the Mental Health Void

This article by Judith Warner, Children in the Mental Health Void, is an interesting look at our country's failing mental health care system.

http://warner.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/02/19/is-there-no-place-on-earth/

Check it out.

REMINDER!! LMSW study session

Hey everyone,

Just a quick reminder that we will be having another lmsw study session/chat session on Saturday, February 28 at 11:30am. We plan to meet at the Barnes & Noble Cafe in Union Square.

See you then!

Suze Orman

As a recent graduate looking at a new year ahead of me, I have been trying to put together the pieces that will build a healthy financial future. Trying to figure out all the pension, deferred compensation, loan repayment options, savings, and a regular budget has been a tad overwhelming thus far.

I was really excited to get notice from a friend that Suze Orman's latest book is available for FREE in a pdf file. I think it is only for a limited time, so save a copy for later if you can't get to it now.
I am hoping reading it and taking the actions she outlines will bring me some clarity and confidence!

Here is the link:
http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20081119_tows_bookdownload

Moira

Nonprofit finance workshop

Non-profit professionals often find themselves at the precarious juncture of following their passion and being financially stable. It is especially important in these economic times when the financial markets are uncertain. Please, join YNPN-NYC for a panel discussion entitled:

How to live on a non-profit salary: The In's and Out's of Personal Finance for the Non-Profit Professional

This panel will cover personal finance issues such as:
Investing/Retirement
Credit
Taxes
Dealing with Debt
Student Loan
Consolidation & Management
Personal Budgeting
Federal Legislation on Non-profit Loan Forgiveness
Tips for managing a non-profit professional budget in NYC: From rent to non-profit professional deals

This event details are as follows:
Date: January 22nd
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: The Support Center for Nonprofit Management (305 Seventh Avenue, 11th Floor (@ 27th Street))
RSVP: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/250167257

We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

The YNPN-NYC Professional Development Committee

Job posting

Hi everyone!

I have just received a job postings for the SUNY-Research Foundation. Here are some details and if you want more just email me:

TITLE: ATTAIN Instructional Technology Coordinator

OFFICE: Farragut Community Center ATTAIN Lab

LOCATION: Brooklyn, New York

SALARY: $40,000 - $42,000

FUNCTION & SCOPE: ATTAIN (Advanced Technology Training and Information Networking) is a Statewide technology initiative funded by New York State. ATTAIN’s goal is to provide urban and rural communities access to state-of-the-art technology. Through innovative technologies ATTAIN provides under-served and under-educated community residents academic, vocational, life skills and workplace readiness training.

Skills

Hi Everyone,

I was thinking that it has been six months since I started my job and a little more since we've graduated (yikes!) and was trying to recall all the projects I've worked on and skills I've gained at work so far. I really couldn't remember much off the top of my head, which scared me;);) But when I started to think, a few things came to mind. So, I decided to create an ongoing doc where I could record all the things I've worked on/skills I've learned so far. I figure it will be good to refer back to if I ever want to look for a new job or need to describe what I do for professional purposes ('analyst' isn't the clearest job title). Also, it was kind-of a nice new years self-esteem boost because its easy to forget day to day that I've learned a ton since starting work.

Hope this is a helpful idea:)

Article: Enlisting the Aid of Hairstylists as Sentinels for Domestic Abuse

I thought this was a great article. Stylists are being taught how to recognize the signs of domestic abuse and how to refer their clients for help. This seems like such a smart and effective way of reaching women who really need help!

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/20/nyregion/20salons.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=domestic%20violence%20and%20hair&st=cse

Article: Suing to Raise a Payment of Last Resort

Interesting article from nytimes.com regarding NYS welfare.

Here's a blurb:

New York State has not raised its basic payment for people on welfare since 1989, forcing many recipients to skip meals, wear hand-me-downs and spend many days confined to their homes because they lack the $4 needed for a subway trip, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.

For the entire article, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/09/nyregion/09welfare.html?pagewanted=1&ref=nyregion

LMSW Prep Class

So, a few of us went to the lmsw prep class yesterday at Hunter College. I think I can speak for all of us and say that the class is well worth the money. The instructor was fantastic and alleviated some of my fears over the test.

If you were thinking about taking the class I would say go for it.

Now I just have to sign up for the test!!!!

Eloisa Cartonera y Radio La Colifata

hey everyone,

i'm in buenos aires and just wanted to share two awesome projects that i read about in the BsAs TimeOut for Visitors. it's always exciting and inspiring to hear about all the creative projects that people are using to bring positive change around the world!


the first is Eloisa Cartonera, an innovative publishing company uniting cartoneros, who sift through garbage for recyclables, with well respected South American authors.
i couldn't find a link to the TimeOut article, but here are two that explain it better than i could. check it out:
http://www.socialdesignsite.com/content/view/245/72/
http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/10/eloisa_cartoner.php


the second is Radio La Colifata (Crazy Radio in BsAs slang), the first radio show to broadcast live from a psychiatric hospital, started by Alfredo Olivera in 1990. the article was about how manu chao loves and supports the project, and collaborated with them on a cd, and apparantly there's a documentary in the works. here's a bbc article:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4120397.stm
and their website:
http://lacolifata.openware.biz/index.cgi

suerte!

LMSW Test Prep

Hey Everyone,

Moira sent us information about signing up for the LMSW test prep class on Dec. 6. I decided to enroll for it as well; I just want to get this thing over with.

http://www.naswnyc.org/ContinuingEducationProgram.htm

"To Register Click Here"

I had my NASW ID number (which I found on the back of my membership card). I'm not 100% positive that you need to have your ID number, but I would imagine you would to get the $85 rate. You can call the NASW-NYC office (212) 668-0050 to find out your ID number.



DATE: Saturday, December 6, 2008

SESSION HOURS: 6 hours (10:00AM-5:00PM)

LOCATION: Hunter College School of Social Work 129 E. 79th St. 1st Floor Auditorium

PRESENTER: Dawn Hall Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW

LMSW Test Preparation
This workshop will provide attendees with test-taking strategies for correctly answering examination questions. A framework for critical analysis of examination questions will be presented, and the instructor will use sample questions to illustrate important concepts. ractice questions will be used to familiarize attendees with items in each content area. Attendees should bring highlighters with them to this workshop. A 257 page manual (only available to attendees and included in the fee) will be distributed at the workshop.

VOTE!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope everyone got their vote on today!!!!

Mint personal finance

Hey everyone,

I commented below, but I just tried out www.mint.com (thanks to Katie's suggestion) and so far it looks really helpful. I was a little afraid, because you have to put in all of your banking info (username, password, etc.), but it really gives me a clear picture of how I'm using my money and how my reality is that I simply don't make enough :)