The Youth Arts Forum is putting on a concert at the famous Webster Hall Studio (125 East 11th Street) Saturday, March 6th from 3-7 pm. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters as well as The Food Bank Program of NYC.
http://www.youth-arts-forum.com/youth-arts-concert.html
http://websterhall.com/events/show_event_sub.php?id=911&size=small&cdate=2010-03-06
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Monday, February 15, 2010
Some Green Flavor in NYC
I'll be the first to admit that my main interest in social enterprise is not the green flavor. My energy (pun intended?) tends to be more focused on working with people to improve lives. My blog tends to play fan favorites with mentoring youth, advising adults who need some guidance, microfinance, feeding the hungry, etc. Nevertheless, one of the reasons I have been writing this blog is to force myself to learn more and experience more in other areas of social enterprise. The biggest space here is the green initiative.
First, I recommend going to check out the Go Green Expo in NYC this coming March. The event is $25 for the weekend. You'll find tons of exhibits here who have 'greened' everything. And there are plenty of 'free' samples to help you get your $25 worth.
Find out more at http://www.gogreenexpo.com/
Over the past year, I have been conscious of things that I do that could be greener and have made a solid effort to improve my habits. You may say to yourself, it's just one plastic bottle I am throwing away...but maybe everyone else is saying that to.
Here is a list of ten things that you should keep in the back of your mind or start doing to be more green:
10) Buy a re-useable grocery bag. Cut down on your use of plastic bags at the grocery. You even get a tiny discount off your bill for bringing your own bag.
9) And if you go to the market and forget your re-useable bag, be sure to reuse your plastic bags for other things (like in place of Ziplock bags when you bring lunch to work).
8) Turn off lights and electronic devices when you leave your apartment. You'll be cutting back on energy consumption and cutting back on your energy bill too.
7) Consider purchasing environmentally friendly appliances. (Not a new fridge, but maybe some newer technology light bulbs).
6) Try to go paperless. Use your computers and cell phones to pay bills, keep lists, and write down notes.
5) Buy a filtered water system (like a Brita). It may cost a bit more up front than a water bottle, but it will save you a lot of money in the long run and save you a lot of plastic as well.
4) Get a water bottle to go along with your water system so you can take it along with you. (The Go Green Expo has tons of great water bottles)
3) Use more all natural products. The disposal is easier and cleaner for the environment...and the products are probably better for you too.
2) Give someone else the heads up on going green. It doesn't have to be stressful, but little things across many people can make a big difference.
1) Keep yourself informed. The trend of going green has only just begun.
First, I recommend going to check out the Go Green Expo in NYC this coming March. The event is $25 for the weekend. You'll find tons of exhibits here who have 'greened' everything. And there are plenty of 'free' samples to help you get your $25 worth.
Find out more at http://www.gogreenexpo.com/
Over the past year, I have been conscious of things that I do that could be greener and have made a solid effort to improve my habits. You may say to yourself, it's just one plastic bottle I am throwing away...but maybe everyone else is saying that to.
Here is a list of ten things that you should keep in the back of your mind or start doing to be more green:
10) Buy a re-useable grocery bag. Cut down on your use of plastic bags at the grocery. You even get a tiny discount off your bill for bringing your own bag.
9) And if you go to the market and forget your re-useable bag, be sure to reuse your plastic bags for other things (like in place of Ziplock bags when you bring lunch to work).
8) Turn off lights and electronic devices when you leave your apartment. You'll be cutting back on energy consumption and cutting back on your energy bill too.
7) Consider purchasing environmentally friendly appliances. (Not a new fridge, but maybe some newer technology light bulbs).
6) Try to go paperless. Use your computers and cell phones to pay bills, keep lists, and write down notes.
5) Buy a filtered water system (like a Brita). It may cost a bit more up front than a water bottle, but it will save you a lot of money in the long run and save you a lot of plastic as well.
4) Get a water bottle to go along with your water system so you can take it along with you. (The Go Green Expo has tons of great water bottles)
3) Use more all natural products. The disposal is easier and cleaner for the environment...and the products are probably better for you too.
2) Give someone else the heads up on going green. It doesn't have to be stressful, but little things across many people can make a big difference.
1) Keep yourself informed. The trend of going green has only just begun.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Remember When Eight Gifts Seemed Like A Lot?
For anyone who has ever studied the ancient traditions of kaballah, you may be familiar with this idea: 'You should only take from the world what you have given.' It is a simple idea really.
How often do you think about giving? Every day? Once a week? Maybe you take what you have for granted.
I'll credit my mom for the link to this website, www.29gits.org. It is a really cool idea where members are encouraged to embark on 29 days of giving. What you give can vary, but the idea is to think about giving every day.
Give it a try. Let us know how it goes.
How often do you think about giving? Every day? Once a week? Maybe you take what you have for granted.
I'll credit my mom for the link to this website, www.29gits.org. It is a really cool idea where members are encouraged to embark on 29 days of giving. What you give can vary, but the idea is to think about giving every day.
Give it a try. Let us know how it goes.
The Microfinance Club of New York
A hot topic these days in the professional, academic, and public sectors is microfinance. Fresh on the heels of the success and publicity of the Grameen Bank, microfinance has become a household phrase for two reasons. First, the effect of microfinance institutions has been proven to have direct, life changing impacts on borrowers. Second, the potential portion of the world's population that can benefit from microfinance institutions has made this business investment economically viable for investors, including large financial companies.
Have you heard about microfinance? Do you want to learn more?
Check out the Microfinance Club of New York.
The mission of the MFCNY is to be a leading forum for the free exchange of information and ideas about microfinance and to disseminate readily understandable, transparent and succinct information so as to further the microfinance field.
www.mfcny.org
Have you heard about microfinance? Do you want to learn more?
Check out the Microfinance Club of New York.
The mission of the MFCNY is to be a leading forum for the free exchange of information and ideas about microfinance and to disseminate readily understandable, transparent and succinct information so as to further the microfinance field.
www.mfcny.org
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