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Paid Urban Ministry Internships Starting in February 2009

AmeriCorps volunteer mentoring Starting this winter TechMission Corps' AmeriCorps program is offering one-year full-time paid internships serving in urban ministries in Boston, New York, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles.

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An Introduction to Systemic Theology

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.

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Application for Subgrant to Receive a TechMission Corps Member

If your organization would like to apply to become a TechMission Corps Service Site and host a TechMission Corps Member, you may fill out a TMC Site Application. TechMission Corps receives grants to provide funding for full-time AmeriCorps members including a stipend of $11,400, health insurance and a $4,725 educational award.

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10 Things You Can Do to End Online Segregation

Ending online segregation is about using online tools to leverage your social network and friends in order to advocate for social justice. Every person could help bring thousands of dollars of resources to at-risk communities with just a little effort toward ending online segregation. The following are some important ways you can help end online segregation:

 

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How Google and Social Entrepreneurs Perpetuate the Digital Divide Among Nonprofits

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 17:07

google.pngIn the past 10 years, I have been working to address the digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to and training with technology and those without. I serve as the Executive Director of TechMission, which runs the largest association of Black and Latino led nonprofits addressing the digital divide and manages UrbanMinistry.org, which is one of the most visited web portals of Black and Latino nonprofit leaders. During that time, I have seen many effective initiatives in addressing the digital divide. At the same time, I’ve seen many efforts that have been very well-intentioned, but in the end may have only made matters worse.

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Stephanie's Story: Virtual Volunteering To Help Orphans

Stephanie from Davenport, Florida discovered a way to volunteer from thousands of miles away.

Through ChristianVolunteering.org, Stephanie found an opportunity to serve as a virtual administrative assistant for Orphanages of Africa--an international humanitarian organization in Canada.

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Proposal for a "Digital Second Harvest" to Help the Poor and End Piracy

Submitted by an UrbanMinistry Blogger on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 11:17

harvest.jpgIt seems like every day I'm reading a new article about the battle between corporations and individuals over copyright and piracy, and it gets old. The problem is that both sides have lost the moral high ground in the debate. Here is a proposal to put both sides on the moral high ground and end the wars over copyright.

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An Introduction to Systemic Theology

Executive Director Andrew Sears outlines a new branch of theology called "Systemic Theology", which provides a systems perspective on the world and God that prioritizes holistic ministry and justice.

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UrbanMinistry.org Remembers the Victims and Heroes of 9/11

On September 11, 2001, the United States was the victim of two terrorist attacks - one in NY and one in Washington, DC. Eight years later, we remember the lives that we lost and the heroes that emerged from that tragedy through service in our communities.

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Honoring Ted Kennedy (a supporter of TechMission)

Ted Kennedy, 77, Senator of Massachusetts, died Tuesday of brain cancer but left a legacy of public service and fighting for justice, aligned with the core values of TechMission and "connecting people to the poor."

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How Google and Social Entrepreneurs Perpetuate the Digital Divide Among Nonprofits

Submitted by Andrew Sears on Thu, 07/23/2009 - 17:07

google.pngIn the past 10 years, I have been working to address the digital divide, which is the gap between those who have access to and training with technology and those without. I serve as the Executive Director of TechMission, which runs the largest association of Black and Latino led nonprofits addressing the digital divide and manages UrbanMinistry.org, which is one of the most visited web portals of Black and Latino nonprofit leaders. During that time, I have seen many effective initiatives in addressing the digital divide. At the same time, I’ve seen many efforts that have been very well-intentioned, but in the end may have only made matters worse.

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Praying for our cities

What do you say to people you meet? How about, “I’m praying for Detroit.” I’ve heard that statement.  It’s hard not to like such a slogan for my city of Detroit or for any of our cities.  But, how about saying, “Marhaban”? Do you know that greeting? What do you say to people you encounter? Anything?

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