A Benefit for

Poor People’s United Fund

A Concert to Celebrate the life and legacy of
Kip Tiernan

The AARDVARK Jazz Orchestra

December 10th 2011– 7:30pm

Emmanuel Church at Newbury Street.

Tickets $15 at door or www.ppuf.org

http://www.paigeacademy.org/

David Hemenway is this year’s recipient of Community Works’ Striving for Justice Award.

David is a Professor of Health Policy at the Harvard School of Public Health, and Director of both the Harvard Injury Control Research Center and the Harvard Youth Violence Prevention Center. Dr. Hemenway has dedicated his career to the research and implementation of violence prevention programs. He has written five books and over 130 articles on various topics related to economics and public health. He has also written widely on injury prevention and was instrumental in helping to develop the National Violent Death Reporting System for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Community Works Striving for Justice Award is presented  to a member of one of our workplace partners. This award recognizes individuals dedicated to the principles of social justice who passionately commit their time and energy to improving the quality of life for all people. The award recipient embodies the qualities of courage and strength of character and maintains an unrelenting commitment to creating a just world. They believe in the power of transformation through working not only as an individual, but as a community dedicated to equality in all forms.

Thanks to everyone who made it out to this great event!! See some photos from the event below:

These volunteers will be supervised by the Center Coordinator. Volunteers who staff the Helpline will receive volunteer training.
To find out more, please email Ming Chang at ming@cambridgewomenscenter.org.

Volunteers are responsible for determining whether inquiries fall within ACLUM’s areas of concern, as well as performing general reception duties.

We seek people who are patient, concerned, and even-tempered—people who can listen, ask pertinent questions, and maintain an objective attitude dealing with people who are experiencing problems.

Our volunteers work four-hour shifts: either 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Volunteers are an integral part of our daily operation. Please contact us at 617-482-3170 or info@aclum.org if you’re interested!

Law Student Intern – Fall Semester 2011

ACE seeks a law student intern for fall 2011. The law student intern will assist ACE’s Legal Counsel and Staff Attorney on the cases and issues that require work. The student should expect to perform legal and factual research and writing, interact with state and local government, and work with community residents. The subject matter will include many of the legal and factual issues that arise in a multi-faceted community-based environmental justice program that provides legal representation to resident groups and coalitions.

Qualifications
Law student who has completed successfully at least one year of an accredited law school and is in his/her second or third year of law school
Excellent legal research and writing skills
Strong commitment to social/environmental justice and community empowerment
Good active listener
Organized
Flexibility to work an occasional weeknight or weekend day
Commitment to work at ACE for at least eight hours per week
Salary
ACE does not have funding for the position. Law students have worked at ACE as volunteers or with funding from their law schools or foundations. ACE may be able to participate as a work-study employer or assist with proposals for funding that a student identifies. We have also been a placement for course credit.
To Apply
Email your resume, a cover letter, and a writing sample to Eugene Benson at gene@ace-ej.org. We will accept resumes beginning in July 2011 and until the position is filled.