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Email Interview: HATT (Helping And Teaching Together) Corporation

Hatt Corporation

HATT Corporation is a non-profit organization that has a simple goal in mind. HATT stands for Helping And Teaching Together. The organization was started in 2010, working on whatever resources are available so that the vision of helping other people can be shared to other people. This year, HATT is facing a huge challenge. With your help, they’re confident that they can continue the noble program that they started. Read on to know more and to know how you can help.

What is your organization’s name?

HATT (Helping And Teaching Together) Corporation

What is your name and what is your affiliation with the organization?

My name is Altonya Sheppard and I am the Founder/CEO of HATT.

Please tell us a little bit about you.

At the age of four, I began helping others by giving sandwiches and snacks to the homeless I would see on my way to school. The desire to assist others continued to cultivate the older I became. By age 11, I began a youth creative arts program in my community. Throughout my life, I continued to develop programs and have worked in the field of social/human service for about 15 years. In 2010, I decided to create Helping And Teaching Together so that the vision can be broadened and available resources could be utilized.

How / why did your organization start? (Background, History)

HATT wants to help those belonging to low-income families. The organization believes that poverty is not a reason for recidivism and desperation. With our programs, this challenge can be addressed.

What is your organization’s objective? (What does it do?)

HATT’s goal is to help low-incomed children, adults, families, and communities break the cycles of poverty, recidivism, and desperation through education, training, counseling, mentoring and other services.

How long has the organization been around?

Since 2010

What kind of events / activities does your organization do?

Last year, we had a free summer camp and provided hundreds of children with school supplies, coats and toys through our community and family events. Right now, we’re working on our Christmas drive.

How can people get in touch with your organization (or you)? (website,email, telephone etc)

You can visit the HATT website and you can also send us an email at hattcorp@aol.com. You can contact also contact us at 215-995-4007.

Any messages to Philadelphia?

Although we lost our funding source and program space this year, we are optimistic that we will be able to continue our mission through the fundraisers we are planning. We are gladly accepting donations of any sort (monetary, time, resources, etc.).

We are currently in need of space, funding sources, fundraiser supporters and sponsors for our upcoming Christmas drive. The photos above is from one of three Christmas events last year.

Email Interview: International Ballet Exchange (IBE)

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International Ballet Exchange (IBE) is not your usual ballet school. It is actually a non-profit organization that aims to bring the beauty of ballet to students who normally wouldn’t have had the chance to study high-quality ballet. Its commitment is more on providing students from low-income families the chance of experiencing classical ballet education and opportunities to perform. However, IBE is also committed to providing the same opportunities to a wide variety of students; race, ethnicity and socio-economic background notwithstanding. Read on to know more.

What is your organization’s name?

International Ballet Exchange (IBE)

What is your name and what is your affiliation with the organization?

Nancy Malmed, founder and Executive Director

Please tell us a little bit about you.

I am also the founder and Artistic Director of Wissahickon Dance Academy, a full range dance school in Germantown, specializing in classical ballet. The school has been in existence for over 25 years. I am married and have three children.

How / why did your organization start? (Background, History)

IBE became a non-profit organization in 1998 with the idea of giving ballet students the opportunity to perform in a professional production of The Nutcracker with the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine. In 1999 we began a ballet residency program at Simon Gratz High School with ballet training by a Russian Ballet Master over 12 weeks and a performance opportunity for 25 students. We have since expanded the residency program to cover the full academic year (30 weeks) and now have residencies in 4 public schools, reaching 130 students. We provide free tickets for the residency students to see The Nutcracker. We also give these children a performance opportunity at the end of the school year. Since 1998, we have continued to give students who study privately the opportunity to perform with the Donetsk Ballet’s Nutcracker annually.

What is your organization’s objective? (What does it do?)

IBE’s goals are: to provide quality classical ballet training to low-income students who are not typically exposed to ballet and do not have access to quality ballet training; to expose students to the beauty of ballet performance and also ballet masters who serve as positive, inspirational role models; to bring the highest quality of ballet performance to students in the Philadelphia School District who rarely have access to it; to give students an opportunity to perform and to have a goal to work towards – to learn what it takes to reach a goal, and to increase their appreciation of ballet as an art form. We also aim to serve at least 3,700 Philadelphia residents each year.

How long has the organization been around?

Since 1998

What kind of events / activities does your organization do?

We have open auditions every September for ballet students ages 5-18 for children’s parts in the Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine’s production of The Nutcracker which is performed every December for the general public as well as reduced rate tickets for the Philadelphia School District. We begin our residency programs in October with weekly ballet classes for 130 students in 4 public schools in Philadelphia. In late May, the residency students perform with a small number of children who study privately at Wissahickon Dance Academy in a production of a classical story ballet. The performances take place at George Washington High School and are free for the Philadelphia School District. IBE provides costumes and dance attire for the residency students. Past ballet performances have included, Alice in Wonderland, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, La Fille Mal Gardee, The Four Seasons, and many others.

How can people get in touch with your organization (or you)? (website,email, telephone etc)

www.internationalballet.org

Email me at nmalmed@verizon.net

215-849-7950

Any messages to Philadelphia

We would be happy to connect with any group who may want to partner with us in some capacity.

Email interview: From Darkness to Light (FDL)

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An organization that helps people in need, and works with people with disadvantaged and less fortunate. From Darkness to Light (FDL) is one of such wonderful organization. We are delighted to present the email interview with them,

-What is your organization’s name?

From Darkness to Light (FDL)

-What is your name and what is your affiliation with the organization?

Michelle Russell/Executive Director

-Please tell us a little bit about you.

BIO:
Michelle is a born again Christian. She has more than seventeen years of
finance and accounting experience. She has worked in corporate America for
more than fifteen years, but is currently working in the nonprofit sector.
Her interests are in evangelism and conflict management. She received her
BA in conflict resolution in 1999 from Kent State University with a double
minor in criminal justice and psychology. Michelle went on to receive her
MBA from the University of Phoenix in 2004. She will receive her
Certificate of Nonprofit Management (CNM) from Case Western Reserve in
2012.
Michelle has a passion for working with individuals experiencing
homelessness and she is a founding member of the nonprofit organization,
From Darkness to Light. Michelle is also an active board member of
Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless (NEOCH). Michelle is committed
to serving others and she has dedicated her life to winning souls for
Jesus Christ.

-How / why did your organization start? (Background, History)

In order to help people in need. We have a passion for working with the
disadvantaged and less fortunate.

-What is your organization’s objective? (What does it do?)

Addressing ways to resolve and prevent homelessness. We help homeless men
and women to become self-sufficient and to live more productive and joyful
lives.

-How long has the organization been around?

FDL has been around since 11/2005.

-What kind of events / activities does your organization do?

FDL Programs
Food & Supply Program
Food & Supply Program (Provide Food & Supplies to the Homeless).
We are involved with the Food Donation Center and we provide/deliver food
to shelters and local churches through the Harvest Donation Program.
Outreach Program
This program focuses on working with homeless individuals living on the
street. We minister to youth and adults living on the streets of
Cleveland. We provide food, supplies, vouchers, and referral information
for those seeking assistance. We provide weekly outreach events.
Employment Program (Help Me Work)
Help Me Work; providing education and job training skills in order to
assist the homeless in finding employment. We will provide a job readiness
program for the homeless (including homeless veterans, disabled, etc). We
will provide a dress for success program; providing professional clothing
to assist the homeless in finding employment. We will provide mock
interview and networking events to build confidence and communication
skills.
Hair Care & Personal Hygiene (Grooming)
This program will promote the care for one’s personal appearance, hygiene,
and clothing. FDL will provide haircuts, hair styling, and grooming
supplies for homeless men and women living in shelters. The services will
be provided to help build confidence and to physically prepare homeless
residents for the job search and job interview process.
FDL Development & Collaboration Program
We will develop our on going training and development program. Our focus
will be on capacity development and to make sure each member has developed
their leadership skills. We will establish a Leadership Development Plan
and will conduct two annual community meetings for community inventory
purposes; working and partnering with other organizations that are focused
on homeless initiatives in order to collaborate and utilize resources more
efficiently and effectively.
Emergency Housing & Shelter Program
Provide Emergency Housing & Homeless Shelter/Transitional Housing (working
with the homeless; offering temporary & long-term assistance).

-How can people get in touch with your organization (or you)? (website,
email, telephone etc)

People can contact us via email: fromdarkness2light@msn.com or at
800-335-8834 x-200 or they can visit our website at
http://www.fromdarkness2light.org/.

-Any messages to Greater Cleveland?

We are always in need of assistance. We need volunteers and financial
support. Please make a difference in someone’s life by offering a helping
hand.

Email Interview: Light of Life Ministries, Inc.

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Light of Life Ministries, Inc. has a rescue mission – to save lives by providing food and shelter for the poor, homeless and addicted. The ministry also helps them get back on their feet by setting up programs like the residential recovery program for men and the Christian recovery program for single mothers and children in crisis. This post is an invitation to see how you can help.

-What is your organization's name?

Light of Life Rescue Mission

-What is your name and what is your affiliation with the organization?

Beth Healey, Public Relations Manager

-Please tell us little bit about you.

I am passionate about helping those less fortunate. I manage the charity’s communications,

events, media opportunities and other areas related to public relations and fundraising.

-How / why did your organization start? (Background, History)

Light of Life has been recognized by the city, county and Champions in Action program for its

ministry and programs for men, women, and children suffering from poverty, homelessness,

addiction, abuse and other afflictions.

-What is your organization's objective? (What does it do?)

A nonprofit, faith-based organization, Light of Life provides long-term recovery

programs—including addiction counseling, education and employment training and

life skills—in addition to food and shelter for Pittsburgh’s poor and homeless.

-How long has the organization been around?

Light of Life was established in 1952.

-What kind of events / activities does your organization do?

Tunch and Wolf’s Walk for the Homeless – Annual 10k walk led by former Steelers Lunch Ilkin

and Craig Wolfley; Reflections of Hope Banquet; Open House; Holiday celebrations to serve

the poor and homeless in the community.

-How can people get in touch with your organization (or you)? (website, email, telephone,

etc.)

www.lightoflife.org

412-258-6100

(We are also on Facebook and Twitter.)

-Any messages to Greater Pittsburgh?

Light of Life is grateful for its many faithful donors, volunteers and partners in Greater

Pittsburgh! We can continue to save and transform lives because of their generous support.

Email Interview: Western Pennsylvania Humane Society

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The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society is an open-door shelter that NEVER say no to an animal that is in need. The organization has been around for 135 years and last year, they took in over 13,000 animals. One of their goals is to spread the word about open door shelters and to improve on it further. This post will tell you all about the organization and what you can do to help.

-What is your organization's name?

The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society (WPHS)

-What is your name and what is your affiliation with the organization?

My name is Gretchen Fieser and I am the Director of Public and Business Relations.

-How / why did your organization start? (Background, History)

The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society (WPHS) was originally founded in 1874 to prevent

cruelty and protect the lives of children, the elderly and animals within the region. Today, the

society operates two shelters in Allegheny County and has focused its mission to prevent

cruelty to animals.

-What is your organization's objective? (What does it do?)

The mission of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society is the prevention of cruelty to

animals. We strive to fulfill our mission through several objectives, namely to:

. provide the means for the prevention of cruelty to animals

. enforce all laws designated for the protection of animals

. secure the arrest and conviction of all persons violating such laws

. promote responsible pet ownership

. maintain an open door policy of accepting all animals surrendered by the public

. place all adoptable animals into adoptable homes

We accomplish our objectives through the many programs and services we offer to the greater

community:

. cruelty investigations and prosecutions

. education of children and adults

. counseling to reduce the number of animal surrenders

. temporary sheltering of homeless, companion animals

. nurturing and improving the behavior of animals in our care

. veterinary services for both shelter animals and the public's pets through our clinic

. placement counseling for prospective adopters

. a pet cemetery and pet loss support group

-How long has the organization been around?

The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society (WPHS) was originally founded in 1874.

-What kind of events / activities does your organization do?

We have several events that are held to encourage people to adopt animals. For example,

we’ll have the Pup Rally and Tailgate Party on January 23. We also have several

“Valentines Day Gift Wrap at The Mall at Robinson” events from February 9 to 14.

The WPHS also operates outreach education programs for groups of all ages, teaching

compassion towards animals, the value of proper training and care of your pet, and the great

importance of spaying or neutering your pet to help prevent pet over-population.

-How can people get in touch with your organization (or you)?

(website, email, telephone etc.)

People can get in touch with the Western PA Humane Society by calling either shelter at

412.321.4625 or 412.751.2010. Our website is updated daily with adoptable animals.

The website is www.wpahumane.org.

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Tag Archives: training

Email Interview: HATT (Helping And Teaching Together) Corporation

Email Interview: International Ballet Exchange (IBE)

Email interview: From Darkness to Light (FDL)

Email Interview: Light of Life Ministries, Inc.

Email Interview: Western Pennsylvania Humane Society