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all it a paperless experiment that didn’t quite pan out. In 2011, a budget-strapped Social Security Administration (SSA) stopped mailing annual benefit statements to workers over 25 in order to save $70 million on annual printing and VOL.7, ISSUE 36 mailing costs. Urban Views Weekly, llc In return, the agency launched the “my Social Security” online tool 6802 Paragon Place, Suite 410 that allows 24/7 access to your statement, as well as other help- Richmond, va 23230 ful information. (Your statement shows a complete record of your Office: 804.441.6255 taxable earnings as well as estimated retirement, disability and Fax: 888.439.2534 survivor benefits.) Ervin B. Clarke

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Bradford hopes to increase web traffic to attract advertisers in order to collect donations for St. Jude. Besides his organization, Bradford is in the top 20 percent of his senior class, a member of the Art Guild, DECA, the Beta National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, and was also lettered in Atlee High’s Varsity Track team.

magine a 17-year-old boy who grew up in the Atlee area of Hanover County with a 4.0 GPA, who is involved in multiple organizations, has a love for church, and started his own business. These are a few characteristics of rising high school senior Bradford W. Robertson whose parents said they noticed he had an abundance of energy and agility as he grew up. This includes him learning to roller skate in 30 minutes at the age of three and getting a first degree black belt at the age of 12.

Bradford grew up with a love for art and won multiple national and international awards for his work through the Hanover County school system. With the help of his parents, he attended art programs at the Science Museum of Virginia and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.

Besides art, school and his website, Bradford also holds a love for soccer and even joined the Richmond Kickers’ youth travel team at the age of nine. From there, Brad became a prolific scorer for every team he played on. He even made the Atlee Varsity soccer team as a freshman helping lead them to an appearance in the regionals in 2012, including a 1-0 win, where he scored the winning goal against Henrico High. Afterwards, he set his sights on making the Richmond Kickers’ Academy team. No one from Hanover North had ever made the team before from a classic division level team, but that did not stop Bradford. He made the team and started in over 90 percent of his games. Just this past year, the Richmond Kickers & Strikers formed a new combined academy called the Richmond United. After a very competitive tryout, Bradford once again made the team. As he completes his senior year, he is aspiring to play soccer in college and then to pursue a professional career in the sport.

He started with creating and selling art at local malls, events, and to his parents’ coworkers to raise money to buy a puppy. That same year, after volunteering at the Radio One St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Radio-thon, he then decided to donate a portion of his money raised to St. Jude. These endeavors helped influence him to launch his own business at the age of 12 called Raggedy Art.com, a website for young artists who want to post their work for the world to see.

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Hunger Action Month events include Bag Hunger campaign and Unilever partnership to feed families in local communities. In recognition of Hunger Action Month this September, GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets are asking customers to join them in the fight against hunger in the local communities the grocers serve. Throughout the month, GIANT/MARTIN’S-sponsored food drives and hunger awareness initiatives will support regional Feeding America food banks including the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, Philabundance; Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley; FeedMore - Central Virginia Food Bank; Food Bank of Western Maryland; Greater Berks County Food Bank; Water Street Rescue Mission in Lancaster; Food Resources of Washington County, Maryland; and the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Virginia.

“While Hunger Action Month is a time to raise both funds and awareness for local food banks, it’s important to remember that there is a need every month of the year,� said John MacDonald, director of marketing and external communications. “Too many in our local communities go hungry, which is why as part of our ongoing better neighbor efforts, GIANT/MARTIN’S remains committed to the fight against hunger through the donation of food, funds, and volunteer time.� Running August 31 – September 13 is GIANT/MARTIN’S annual Bag Hunger in-store campaign where customers have an opportunity to donate $1 at the checkout to benefit their local food bank. Those who donate will receive a free Unilever product coupon book. A similar campaign held earlier this year raised a record-breaking $607,035 in support of local hunger relief efforts. Also in partnership with Unilever, GIANT/MARTIN’S is hosting a Stuff-A-Truck event at its Havertown, PA store located at 116 Township Line Road on September 6, from 10 AM - 2 PM. Help stuff your local food bank truck to the brim by delivering canned and nonperishable food items in support of Hunger Action Month. In addition, for each flu shot GIANT/MARTIN’S pharmacies administer this year, Unilever will donate three meals to Feeding America, the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief charity. Recognizing that high quality protein is most in need by hungry families, GIANT/MARTIN’S innovative “Meat the Needs� frozen meat donation program has donated more than three million pounds of meat that would otherwise go unsold to its regional food bank partners since 2010. In 2013, hunger relief efforts and donations to regional food banks accounted for approximately 40% of GIANT/MARTIN’S community giving with over 100 regional food banks and local pantries receiving $10 million in product, customer, vendor, and corporate donations. To learn more about the partnership between GIANT/MARTIN’S and Unilever to combat hunger, visit www.feedourfamilies.org.

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Change the Narrative: Strategies to Overcome By Dr. T

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about any of the above on a regular basis will challenge you to learn more and perhaps even inspire you because of the collective knowledge and energy created by community engagement. Taking time away from the fray, not by intentionally ignoring it or sticking your head in the ground but rather taking a respite, like a day off, is essential to health and balance. If you are engaged, you have earned it. You have actually spent time and energy working towards something with and among others. This will give you the energy to reengage and invigorate your efforts.

utting your head in the sand and pretending “everything’s gonna be all right” is no strategy for overcoming the events of the day, the week, or beyond. It is certain that once you pull your head from its self-imposed cave, things look quite the same as before. There are those who do not watch or read news reports in order to maintain some semblance of balance and “wellbeing” in their lives. The intrusion of events happening on a global scale are constant with the advent of social media and hand-held mobile devices; it seems as if we cannot get away from the horror, tragedy, war, hatemongering, gossip and rumor that fill the airways and paper trails daily. It is the world in which we live and it can be a heavy burden to bear. The enormity of the problems we face can be intensely overwhelming and we are not all equally equipped to cope with them. What to do then?

If you choose to “pretend” the world’s events do not affect you or have any impact on your life or the lives of those who are close to you, that is certainly your prerogative. However, it must be stated by those of us who live in the real world, that the world is not a fantasy island. It is full of the reality of events and happenings that have real life consequences that you cannot escape whether your head is buried in the ground or not. Suffice to say ignoring, avoiding, or pretending are not strategies for coping but rather a way to hang on to a childlike oblivion that is common behavior for children whose world truly does revolve around them until they reach an age of maturity and come to the recognition that they are a part of something beyond themselves. Recognizing that you are a member of the community in which you live is the beginning of the strategy to overcome the feelings of being overwhelmed. You are not alone. Next choose something; a cause, a charity, an initiative or politic that you are passionate about and then connect with like-minded people. Engaging in meaningful discourse with others

Instead of feeling helpless and overwhelmed, you begin to feel empowered and connected to making positive change in your life and, by association, the lives of others. No matter how small you believe the initiative or its specificity to your individual community is, the impetus in recognizing your connection to others and the potency that comes from collective work towards larger issues gives a hope and an empowered belief that we can change our circumstances and do not have to be the unwitting victims of them. on UP!” Get involved!

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Saving our You throu By Erika Winston

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ecent news stories out of Ferguson, Missouri are disturbing, to say the least. Clashes between protesters and law enforcement have raised numerous questions about proper protocol and race relations. At the heart of the controversy, though, is a young man whose life was abruptly taken. It is a scenario that plays out far too often in the African American community, whether it is at the hands of a police officer or another young Black man. Minority youth are constantly facing situations where their decisions can be the difference between life and death. Without the proper skills to make positive choices, they face a level of risk that many cannot even fathom. Mentors work to arm youth with the tools to make life affirming decisions. By giving their time and energy, these volunteers serve a vital role in the lives of countless young people. According to a national study of Big Brothers/ Big Sisters, children participating in the program for at least 18 months were: •46% less likely to begin using illegal drugs •27% less likely to begin using alcohol •52% less likely to skip school

•37% less likely to skip a class

These statistics represent the value of a proven mentorship program. These children receive much needed companionship and the security of knowing that they have someone who cares for them and is willing to invest in their well-being. Mentored youth are not forced to handle the daily challenges of life on their own. Instead, they have a trusted adult to talk with about their problems and concerns. Mentoring Programs in the Richmond Metro Area

The Richmond metropolitan area offers a variety of mentoring programs for area youth. While some of these services are open to youth of all ages and genders, others are geared towards specific economic or age groups. Interested families can also find agencies that mentor specific genders. The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) offers a mentoring program for youth who are re-entering the community after a period of incarceration.

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The specific challenges faced by this population can quickly result in a retur to the juvenile justice system. The program works to prevent and decrease th recidivism, through one-on-one mentoring relationships that last up to a yea after release. Mentors are expected to spend at least one-to-two hours per wee with the young men and women.

According to the program brochure, DJJ mentoring is “committed to improvin the lives of youth and reducing recidivism by providing youth with a structure and trusting relationship, introducing effective interventions, and assisting an strengthening youth within the Commonwealth.” While the DJJ program assis youth who have experience with the justice system, most mentoring program work to prevent these situations.

The Richmond chapter of Concerned Black Men (CBM-R) was established 1986. Through divisions called “youth corp groups”, the organization provide academic support, conflict resolution training and cultural awareness. Colleg tours and recreational activities are also included.

Camp Diva is another successful mentoring program. Specifically geared to wards the challenges of young women, the organization was created in 2004 memory of Diva Mstadi Smith-Roane, a five-year-old girl who tragically lost he life to a firearm accident. The organization grew from a spa camp into a com prehensive mentoring program. Girls can participate in a variety of activitie including a summertime retreat, as well as afterschool programs throughout th year. There is also a leadership academy, called DIVApreneurship, where youn women learn skills in fashion, technology, and culinary arts.

Virginia Mentoring Partnership (VMP) is an advocacy organization, workin to promote mentoring that is effective and accessible. “We reach out to scho districts, afterschool programs, and volunteer groups to provide training an technical assistance,” explained Elizabeth Bass, MSW, who serves as the pro gram’s executive director. “We help programs recruit new mentors, and refe people who are interested in getting involved in a program in their communit And VMP works to raise public awareness about the importance of mentoring young person, and advocates on behalf of the mentoring programs statewide.”

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Dwayne Bennett is VMP’s Trainer and Mentor Support Coordinator. He explained that a major challenge for mentors is the need for “more guidance and support. They understand that these relationships take time and energy, and they need the tools and resources of strong mentoring programs. That’s why VMP provides ongoing training and follow-up with mentors and mentoring program staff—to keep them updated on what are the best practices to use with their mentees.” VMP is launching a new series in September, called Mentoring Matters. According to Bass, the program is intended to educate, build, and engage a community around effective youth development. The first event is free and taking place on Thursday, September 11th from 5:30-7:30 at the Science Museum of Virginia. She also shared that the organization is additionally participating in the 2014 Amazing Raise, a 36-hour online giving challenge, to raise programming funds.

Area mentoring programs also include local chapters of national programs like the Boys and Girls Club and Girls, Inc. These organizations have been operating for years to provide youth with the skills they need for lifelong success. Richmond area residents can contribute to these programs in a number of ways. The gift of time is always welcome. After passing a simple background check, adults can share their knowledge and experiences with area youth. Monetary gifts are also vital to ensuring that young people continue receiving the support they need and deserve. The benefits of mentoring are far-reaching. “Youth who have a mentor do better in school, are more likely to avoid risky behaviors, and make healthy choices,” explained Bass, “while mentors benefit from the opportunity to help their mentees achieve their goals, and share their own experiences and perspectives.”

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If you are thinking about a “challenge” you want to go globally social, you may need to consider a few other items. These include: What do you want donors to do and why? What will motivate donors to give and share your message? How will you succinctly communicate your uniqueness, value, and impact? What structure will you put in place to launch and monitor your challenge? Who within your network has strong social media networks they are willing to engage? Who has strong in-person networks to engage for events that energize supporters and engage new ones? Who will kick-start your challenge? What are your media connections? Which celebrity can provide a jumpstart? What will be the “buzz?” There are so many social giving campaigns: What will make yours stand out? What about donor benefits? What can you offer donors as an incentive to give at

Regarding infrastructure: How will you respond? Do you have technology in place that can automatically respond with a thank you and tax receipt? Do you have people in place to look each day at who is giving, what level they are giving at, and to reach out with a personal touch – a phone call or personal email – to say thank you? Do you have patience, persistence and a “plan b?” Using a “if you build it, they will come” approach to your challenge would be a recipe for “un-success.” Having a plan to promote your challenge – and consistently working your plan – can increase your chances of success. Concurrently working an alternative plan to raise the money you seek from your challenge will be critical to ensuring your organization or institution meets its fundraising goal. Most importantly, if your challenge is successful, what will be your plan to convert your “challenge” donor into one who will support your organization for years to come? Do you have the capacity and infrastructure to nurture and grow your “challenge” donors? Will they become one-time donors or life-time donors? Copyright 2014 – Mel and Pearl Shaw

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How to Save the Life of the Next Michael Brown By Camisha Jones

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e all must build a common understanding of race, become aware of the role we play in upholding systems of oppression, and get comfortable with vulnerability.

Michael Brown. Jordan Davis. Sean Bell. Trayvon Martin. The list of African-American boys and men gunned down at the hands of police officers and vigilantes just gets longer and longer. It makes me numb.

I don’t want to feel the full weight of grief and turmoil from knowing the lives of people I love, who look like me, are often not safe in this country. My hope for moving past this immobility comes from my experience facilitating anti-bias retreats and workshops for over seven years and my creative work as a poet. I’ve witnessed the numerous ways our lives are compromised when racism isn’t confronted. I’ve seen what can happen when we commit to the difficult work of undoing oppression. Here’s what those experiences have taught me:

It will take more than a conviction to turn things around. We need to address the underlying culture that makes incidents like these so commonplace that black parents feel obligated to give their sons tips on how to avoid being murdered by the police. We need to examine our own hearts, minds and actions for the seeds of bias, including negative thinking about black boys, black men and people of color in general. Being a poet demands this type of continuous introspection. My work as a diversity trainer has shown me that in doing this we, as a community of all races, have the power to dismantle the building blocks that led us here. We need a common definition of racism. Part of what makes it difficult to talk about race is that there are so many different ways to think about racism. But being a poet means knowing the im-

portance of words and how we use them. Most anti-bias workshops I’ve led began with providing relevant definitions. One of the most common ways people think about racism is as acts of harm, like the use of derogatory language or murder. With this definition, we only take action when something blatant happens. That’s no path to long-term solutions. Racism is systemic. It’s also subtle conditioning that’s been in place for centuries. It teaches everyone who’s normal and who’s not, who’s superior and who’s not, whose life has value and whose does not. It’s a cycle all of us, regardless of our race, decide everyday to interrupt, to actively support or to keep alive by our inactivity. We need vulnerability and discomfort. The most powerful poets and diversity trainers I know depend on vulnerability to touch people’s hearts. Building a more inclusive society requires telling the naked truth about our experiences. It requires listening to these stories even when it’s uncomfortable to hear them — especially when it’s uncomfortable. Any form of oppression is ultimately about power — who has it and who doesn’t — and becoming aware of which side of that equation we’re on is hard. It often causes defensiveness. But we can see defensiveness instead as a call to listen more deeply. Getting vulnerable is hard because it comes with the risk of being attacked. It also comes, though, with the opportunity to heal from what the legacy of racism has done to us all. In Danez Smith’s poem “not an elegy for Mike Brown” he laments: “I am sick of writing this poem.” Aren’t we all?

Camisha Jones is the managing director of Split This Rock, a spoken word artist and former retreat facilitator for the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities.

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every five years to workers from ages 25 to 60, provided they haven’t already signed up for online statements. The expectation is that more people will migrate to electronic services over time, as Social Security continues to close field offices and reduce in-office paperwork services – thanks to years of funding cutbacks.

You’ll need to verify your identity by providing personal information and answering questions whose answers only you should know. Social Security contracts with Experian to design these questions based on the credit bureau’s records.

• Estimate retirement, disability and survivor benefits available to you under different work, earnings and retirement-age scenarios.

Once your identity has been verified, you can create a password-protected account. Social Security emphasizes that you may sign into or create an account to access only your own information. Unauthorized use could subject you to criminal and/or civil penalties.

The paper statements are a good first step, but creating an online account allows you to log in anytime and:

• Estimate benefits for which your family would be eligible when you receive Social Security or die. • View a list of your lifetime earnings to date, according to the agency’s records.

• See the estimated Social Security and Medicare taxes you’ve paid over your working career. • Find information about qualifying and signing up for Medicare.

• Review topics to consider if you’re 55 or older and thinking about retiring.

(Note: If you’ve got a security freeze or fraud alert on your Experian credit report, you’ll either have to temporarily remove it or visit your local Social Security office – with proof of identity – to open an online account.)

Review your statement at least annually to ensure the information on file for you is correct – for example, your yearly taxable earnings. Otherwise, when Social Security calculates your benefits at retirement, disability or death, you could be shortchanged; or, if your earnings were over-reported, you could end up owing the government money.

• Read general information about Social Security.

If you do find errors, call 800-772-1213, or visit your local office. You’ll need copies of your W-2 form or tax return for any impacted years.

• Access a printable version of your Social Security statement.

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• Access calculators to estimate your projected benefits under different scenarios. • Apply online for retirement and disability benefits.

To create an online account, go to the “my Social Security” website (www.ssa.gov/myaccount). You must have a valid email address, Social Security number, U.S. mailing address and be at least age 18.

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Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: ∂ Pre-plans each shipment to ensure weight distribution and load integrity, as well as follows all shipping instructions. ∂ Utilizes the RF scanner and SAP system, load trailer by weight, size, UPC, location, and trailer type, completing necessary paperwork and following the warehouse sanitation policy. ∂ Understands utilization of dock plates and levelers. Lock trailer or place chocks under trailer before loading. Lift dock plate, close dock door, handle paperwork as directed, and call trailer out to guard when finished with trailer. ∂ Loads direct shipments and/or performs case pick and the staging of pallets of products as directed by Team Leader. ∂ Assists Chute Haulers and/or operates power sweeper and power scrubber when required. ∂ As determined by position or task, adheres to & cooperates with factory & divisional quality standards/requirements and department(s). Understands & performs all quality checks as required by the Nestlé Quality Management System to build consumer trust & preference by providing quality brands, products & services; maintains & ensures 0 defect & 0 waste attitude without compromising safety or regulatory compliance. ∂ Other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EXPERIENCE: Minimum One (1) year experience loading trucks and forklift certification required. Interested parties must apply on

EDUCATION: High school diploma or G.E.D required EXPERIENCE: Minimum One (1) year experience loading trucks and forklift certification required. Interested parties must apply on

www.nestlepurinacareers.com EOE/MFDV. Nestlé is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates for employment.

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NESTLÉ PURINA PetCare Company seeks a highly motivated Shipping Team Member (Loader) for our Warehouse Department at the manufacturing facility located 25 miles northeast of Richmond in King William County.

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