In a preemptive move, Mayor Richard Knapik reneged on the city’s earlier commitment to act as ‘grantee’ to receive funds for the impoverished Southside Texas community, which can no longer look to receive funding for its drug abuse counseling program.
Bay City, Texas, May 20th, 2009--Joyce Black, President and Founder of NuBlac, Inc., received the announcement of the 500k award on March 11, 2009. Concerted efforts by the organization's founder, and several very prominent community leaders working diligently with the aide of Congressman Ron Paul's Chief of Staff, Tom Lizardo in attempts to bring the much needed drug abuse counseling program to fruition, ultimately failed. Black adamantly states, "Unfortunately, undermining efforts from various factions of political and private sectors caused the effort of securing a "grantee" in a timely manner to not materialize."
Under federal mandate, a local government entity must sign on to facilitate the funding. Black, the program spearhead who drafted the proposal had suggested S and S Counseling, a Harris/Ft Bend County substance abuse counseling program with a proven track record in reaching their target demographics, to work with the community in servicing the impoverished. Other sources were promoting Colorado County Youth and Family Services, Inc. However, there were underlying reasons Daniel A. Peevy, Executive Director Colorado County Youth and Family Services, Inc., tells Black that he could not take on the project citing, "I have put considerable thought into your program and believe that it would not be in the best interest of our agency to become the fiscal agent. The reason is that our first priority is to Colorado County and there is simply not enough money from the program to support drug and alcohol treatment in both counties."
"The mayor's actions or inactions are reprehensible, just as anyone with the power to 'shut down' programs or squander resources earmarked towards enhancing the lives of the poor, and he should be held accountable. The poor are disproportionally impacted by drug and alcohol abuse," Black shares. "Such deeds are indicative of a degree of contempt for the most impoverished and underserved folks of the community," insists Black of his tactics in blocking the funding.
Reportedly, a number of conflicts of interest arose in the matter. That said, some speculate politics to be the culprit for the mayor's plug pulling on the proposal penned by Black.
Meanwhile, a capable organization, S and S Counseling has been denied an opportunity to provide counseling services to an impoverished rural community of Bay City Texas. Remarks Clausell Stokes, LCDC, founder and president of D.O.E.P. (Drug Offenders Education Program) a non -profit corporation, "We were prepared to travel the sixty mile or so distance to provide services to an impoverished community whose residents consist of many poor and disabled Veterans, Hispanic, Anglo and African American persons."
In regards to having to relinquish the funding, Black adds, "As tragic of a situation as this is, the Southside Community Association Committee would rather see the funds returned to President Obama's administration in hopes that it is redistributed to reach another underserved community, or to the administration's healthcare initiatives, as oppose to falling in the hands of those driven by undisclosed agendas.
About NuBlac
New Beginnings Labor Action Committee ( Nublac ), is a non- profit organization founded by Bay City area native, Joyce Black. While the organization is registered in California, NuBlac's base of operation is now in Bay City. Texas, where Black relocated in hopes of giving back to her own community. Over the years, Joyce Black has successfully implemented a variety of community initiatives and programs. More than two dozen economically challenged inner city students have been recipients of scholarship funds to elitist in private schools and colleges/universities. Additionally, several dozen students and other individuals have received financial support from NuBLAC to attend various events and activities. Joyce Black, a former GOP political activist was a highly visible surrogate spokesperson for the CRP Truth Squad for the Bush 88' campaign, a Bush 41' California delegate and the first African American women to become a member of the elitist RNC "EAGLES", NRCC and President Reagan's elitist PAC, CFTR ( Citizens for The Republic)...
About Sheba Media Group
Sheba Media Group was established in 2000 and represents individuals, non-profits, celebrities, authors, musicians, actors, and more. Please visit us online to learn more about SMG or its clients at http://www.shebamedia.com/ Also, look for our global press releases in a number of media distribution outlets on the web as well as in print. For more information about this release, or to request an interview , please contact publicist Katherine Johnston at (310) 668-1014 extension 1, or email kj @ shebamediagroup dot com.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Friday, April 3, 2009
A New Book Release: The GAP: Who’s STANDING for You? By Pastor Gerald T. Dolphus
From the author of ‘Speak to The Demons’, comes an unparalleled new guide to intercession, “The Gap: Who’s Standing for You?’’
Pastor Gerald T. Dolphus indeed sustains an intimate relationship with God, as revealed in this powerful, and comprehensive guide to intercession. Timely, candid and relatable, The Gap will give readers a better understanding of why they have been open to attacks. He further instructs us on how to guard our spirits, fill the gaps and face spiritual warfare draped in the full armor of God and drenched in His holy anointing.
The Gap speaks to FACT; Fight, Action, Catapult, and Testimony by addressing the critical landscape of intercession through a series of proactive praise, prayers and practices.
Dolphus examines the Character of Intercessors, and also the Skotos (The Skotos of Scotomata,) which means: The darkness of blind spots. In the dark spot, we are unsuspecting and unassuming, he writes in this phenomenal guide that will empower all of God’s awesome assets; Pastors, Intercessors, Armor-bearers, Servants, Adjutants, Believers, and others.
There in deed has been greater times in history where we’ve had to adapt to a vastly different economic environment. That generation of individuals no doubt utilized a tool that came natural to some, but others had to seek out… Prayer; an intimate praise. As the country continues on the road to economic recovery, bear in mind the greatest comforter of all is prayer. Thusly, the job of our intercessors is all that much more a value to not only our church community, but the world at large as we tackle the global setback. Going forth, find in this new source, a companion to your Bible. Learn how to fill the GAP, and claim, “God did not give me a spirit of fear..”
Who’s Standing for You?
About Sheba Media Group
Sheba Media Group was established in 2005 and represents individuals, non profits, celebrities, authors, musicians, actors, and more. Please visit us online to learn more about SMG or its clients at http://www.shebamedia.com/ Also, look for our global press releases in a number of media distribution outlets on the web, as the widely distributed PRweb, prints such as the Hollywood Creative Directory. For more information about this release, please contact publicist Katherine Johnston at (310) 694-9783 extension 1.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Famed Nicolodean Actress to Appear at the VALE Monthly Interface Workshop
Just Jordon Co Star, Actress, Raven Goodwin Embraces Efforts In Support of Foster Children Los Angeles, CA, Tuesday, March 17th, 2009: Raven Goodwin is slated to be on hand for the March 21st, 2009 Launch of the Virtual Assistant Living and Educational, "VALE" Program and Workshop. Goodwin will appear from 1pm through 3pm to meet and greet attendees! The event is being held 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at, Milken Family Youth Literacy Center, 5414 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043.
Best known for her sassy role as feisty, quick-witted Tangie on Nicklodeans' Just Jordan, Raven Goodwin is one to watch on both the big and small screen. Goodwin, having a stampede of talent, is soon to share another side of herself off screen. For those in Goodwin's inner circle, it’s no secret that she is an astute young businessperson who has immersed herself into learning all aspects of the industry she so easily masters on screen. Early on in her young career, the aspiring actress learned the necessity of having options; options, which come when you are advanced the opportunities organizations such as those Living Advantage, Inc., provides for its members. "I'm very excited to participate in the event and thank them so much for extending the invitation to be a part of such a worthy cause," Goodwin states of the personal invitation to appear. "There is no better feeling than that of having access to the 'life smarts tools' and the preparedness Living Advantage is giving to these young people," she adds.
About Raven Goodwin
Goodwin has been acting since the age of four. She made her film debut in Nicole Holofcener's independent comedy drama Lovely & Amazing as Annie Marks, Brenda Blethyn's adopted daughter. She received an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance. In 2003, she can be seen in Tom McCarthy's independent comedy drama The Station Agent, and in 2008 alongside Boris Kodjoe in All About Us, with LaTanya Richardson. Most recently she stars in My Genie as Princess Gingi. Goodwin also has her own TV show in development with Donlyn Enterprises.
About Living Advantage, Inc.
Living Advantage, Inc., is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Living Advantage, Inc., has been redefined to offer direct service to at risk youth in the way of an interactive secured web site. The youth will have access to their personal information, a personal database of their education and history. They will be provided with access to continuous on line education and offered independent living and employment resources. The website will serve as a virtual online community for youth to voice their opinions, achievements and receive rewards. (www.livingadvantageinc.org) Office (323) 731-6471 Fax (323)731-8278.
About Sheba Media Group
Sheba Media Group was established in 2005 and represents individuals, non-profits, celebrities, authors, musicians, actors, and more. Please visit us online to learn more about SMG or its clients at www.shebamedia.com Also, look for our global press releases in a number of media distribution outlets on the web as well as in print. For more information about this release, or to request an interview or photo opportunity with Actress Raven Goodwin, please contact publicist Katherine Johnston at (310) 668-1014 extension 1, or email kj @ shebamediagroup Dot com.
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