Just Checking: Valerie F. Leonard Discusses How Nonprofits Can Maintain Tax-Exempt Status

spinutech, October 8, 2015
Business News, Common Sense Media—

In response to the growing number of nonprofit organizations losing tax-exempt status, Valerie F. Leonard, will discuss nonprofit compliance on the state and federal levels on the Nonprofit “U” blog radio talk show. The show will stream live on Monday, October 12, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.  This episode will include an overview of required nonprofit reports, including the federal Form 990, registration with the Secretary of State and annual reports to the Attorney General.  There will be opportunities for listeners to call in with questions and participate in live chats. Nonprofit professionals are especially encouraged to call in and share their stories and to ask questions. The live call in number is (347) 884-8121. The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes and Stitcher.

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Building Community Along My Street with Johnnie Williams STEP-UP Host

spinutech, October 7, 2015
Community Highlights, Education Initiatives—

As a resident of the south side Chicago community, Auburn Gresham since 1964, Ms. Johnnie Williams has seen a lot of changes over the years. Back when she was 13 years old the neighborhood represented a mix of approximately 50 percent mostly Irish families and the other half mostly black ones. It was her parents who purchased the multi-unit building that today she still lives in with her son, daughter-in-law and her two grand-kids in one unit, and her mother in the other unit.

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One Day Cover Story Perspectives, A Disciplined Life & “I Am For Peace”

spinutech, October 6, 2015
Community Highlights, Education Initiatives—

We are excited to share the announce that Perspectives and the “I Am For Peace” movement are the cover story of the latest issue of One Day — the alumni magazine of Teach For America (TFA). The printed edition was already sent out to more than 60,000 TFA alumni — some of you may have already received a copy — and will be available to the general public digitally soon.

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Dew the Right Thing: Habilitative Systems, Inc. CEO Discusses Mental Health, People With Disabilities and the State Budget Stalemate

spinutech, October 5, 2015
Business News, Common Sense Media, Healthcare/Health Resources—

Donald J. Dew, the CEO of Habilitative Systems, Inc. (HSI), will be a guest on the Nonprofit “U” radio blog talk show on Monday, October 5, 2015, from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.  Nonprofit "U" is an online forum where nonprofit stakeholders can discuss the latest developments in the sector and increase their capacity to serve their clients and build sustainable communities. Valerie F. Leonard, an expert in community and organizational development is the host. The show will stream live from BlogTalkRadio.com/nonprofit_u.  The archived podcast will be available on BlogTalkRadio, Valeriefleonard.com/NonprofitU, iTunes and Stitcher.

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Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th!

spinutech, September 25, 2015
CAN TV, City of Chicago, Community Highlights, Housing/Real Estate—

Join us for a Trolley Tour of Auburn Gresham & Englewood! Saturday, September 26th, 2015, Tours begin at Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago’s Auburn Gresham/Englewood Office 449 W 79th St - Chicago, Registration - 9:30-10:00am - First trolley leaves promptly at 10:15am - Last trolley leaves promptly at noon, For more information or to RSVP, please call (773)488-2004

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