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FASTEN Newsletter - April 2005

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April, 2005

FASTEN En Español

        

Hispanics of faith are active in serving their communities. In 2003, FASTEN partner Sagamore Faith in Communities conducted a major national survey of Hispanic pastors that revealed that 73 percent of Hispanic Protestant congregations offer at least one social service program in their communities. The survey also showed that Hispanic leaders are hungry for more training and “how-to’s” of operating effective outreach programs.

 

          In light of that felt need, FASTEN is glad to announce that we have recently completed the first installment of translations of resources from the web site into Spanish. The site is housed within the FASTEN Web and is easy to navigate. Please help us spread the word to Spanish-speaking practitioners that many of the helpful articles, toolkits, and resources of FASTEN are now available in Spanish. To explore the Spanish-language part of the site, click here.

  

Upcoming Training Opportunities On Prison Aftercare

 

The Faith Community and Prisoner After Care sponsored by he Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA April 22-23, 2005.

 

Juvenile Offender Aftercare Homes Conference sponsored by Straight Ahead Ministries, Rindge, NH, April 25-28, 2005.

 

Seven Key Elements of Effective After-School Drug Abuse Prevention Programs
 

The following elements will help you to determine if your after-school program measures up to best prevention practices.  Does your program:

 

(1) Respond to the needs and interests of youth?

 

(2)  Include a mix of youth (not just at-risk youth)?

 

(3)  Act as part of a comprehensive prevention program that reinforces its lessons and addresses specific factors that influence drug use?

 

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FASTEN
Sharing Knowledge, Strengthening Connections, Improving Outcomes

  • Nearly 500 Applications Received for Partners in Transformation Awards

    FASTEN has recruited a distinguished panel of judges to review the applications and determine 50 semi-finalists who will be invited to enter Round Two of the contest. Semi-finalists will be notified of their status by June 1, 2005.


     

  • Research Underway on Ex-Offender Re-Entry Programs

    FASTEN staff recently launched a new research term, this time focused on gathering the best available educational materials related to ex-offender re-entry. 

     

  • Peer Reviewers Needed at CNCS
    The Corporation for National and Community Service is seeking peer reviewers with experience in training, national service, and specific content areas for its 2005 training and technical assistance provider competition. For information, visit www.nationalservice.org.

Fundraising Tip

 

  • Asking for a major gift can be challenging, but fundraising experts offer some simple advice. One, a personal approach is best. Two, the best prospects are people who have already given but you know can afford to give more, and people of means who you know are interested in your cause. Three, use your meeting with the potential donor as a opportunity to ask him/her for names of other potential contributors. If you plan to talk to the donor by phone, rehearse the conversation ahead of time, anticipating questions. Finally, don’t be afraid to be assertive. Believe in your cause!

 

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