VISTA Spectrum: Complete Listing
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HUD Lead Grant Available
Fern and Kate offer groundbreaking information regarding the availability of funds to assist home owners/landlords in property lead abatement. These funds are available to landlords in Manchester for the purpose of lead removal only and does not have to be paid back to HUD except in the event that the property is up for sale.
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Seniors Count
A collaborative effort in organizational partnership to ensure the success of community level support to the frail and elderly. And most recently a new Manchester VISTA project. Our hopes and projections for this program of work are high! John Tousignant-Seniors Count Proj. Coor
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Islamic Traditions-A Little Insight
In the midst of Ramadan, the subject is the Islamic Community and how their traditions play a part in fighting poverty. In addition, some insight to what life Muslim life is like in the US. Ahmed Tahoun-Realtor
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The Peoples Fest
With a main focus on the upcoming Multicultural Festival in Manchester NH, Nabil Migalli, Community Activist and Imane Ari its development and purpose. As a long time resident Mr. Migall's dedication to the socio-civil and economic welfare of Manchester residents, community life and the settlement of new comers sets this festival off with the participation of Manchester city, state and non-profit collaboration. Nabil Migalli, Activist
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"Who is the new host"...?
As Steve's VISTA volunteer experience comes to an end this month, MCAM thanks him for his dedication in launching this informative program. In this, his final segment, he appoints and graciously hands over the reigns to new host and VISTA-Leader Sandra Plummer. Steve Shaw
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Come Paint a Mural with Us!
Steve talks with Caroline Mendoza Chauvette a fellow VISTA volunteer who also works at the Latin American Center. Today she is telling Steve about a mural project she is working on and announces a community event to come and help paint on the mural while enjoying a fiesta at the Latin American Center Tuesday, 5/15/07. Caroline Mendoza Chauvette
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A word from Mayor Frank Guinta
Steve talks with Mayor Frank Guinta about how the VISTA program has offered assistance to city departments and non-profit organizations at no cost to local taxpayers. Mayor Frank Guinta
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NH Minority Health Coalition
Steve Talks with Sarah Alier from NH Minority Health Coalition. Sarah Alier
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Christine Davis & Meg Cavenaugh
Steve talks with Christine Davis a Director of Development at St. Joseph's Junior High School and Meg Cavenaugh about the many programs available for our Teens & Tween-Teens. Christine Davis & Meg Cavenaugh
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Romanian Refugee Dr. Gabrielle Gigore
Steve continues his refugee series talking this time with Dr. Gabrielle Gigore, a refugee from Romania. She discusses her many accomplishments including building the largest massage therapy school in New England ~ North Easter Institute of Whole Health. Dr. Gabrielle Gigore
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Friends of Valley Cemetery
Steve talks with a member of the Friends of Valley Cemetery Friends of Valley Cemetery
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Sudan Refugee Arop Deng
Steve talks with Arop Deng, a Sudan refugee and a member of the SO Sudan Community of NH who shares his triumphs Arop Deng
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The Way Home
Steve chats with Fern Gookin from The Way Home, a program developed to aid people to find housing. Fern Gookin
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The Refugee Experience-Romania
Florintina describes the course a Refugee must take to seek political asylum in the States through the United Nations Program. The program focuses on what she has lost compared to what she has gained. Florintina Dinu
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The Refugee/Immigrant Experience-Egypt
A U.S. Citizen since the 80's Nabil is still interested in helping all new Refugees and Immigrants to improve their quality of life in Manchester. He discusses his active work on committees toward this end and talks about his dual citizenship in both America and Egypt. Nabil Migalli
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The Liberty House
The sign on the door says, "Through these doors pass the greatest people in the world, The American Veteran." The Liberty House began in the Spring of 2004 providing homeless veterans with daily necessities, peer support and a case management team to help them transition out of homelessness. Don Duhamel, President of Liberty House amd Bill Zarakotas, VISTA Volunteer
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The Refugee Experience-Vietnam
In an energized discussion, Chau compares growing up in a repressed political environment with the freedom of expression she's experienced here in the States. A book lover, Chau is allowed to be a reader here, not only a simple joy but an essential one. Her experience gives new meaning to the State's Motto, "Live Free or Die." Chau Kelley