Check out the documentary, The View from Room 205! View this email in your browser Share Tweet Forward +1 Share RISE RFP I got the following email from Sandra Glenn, Executive Director of Prevention Force Family Partnership. I would be interested in participating with a group to develop  and manage civic engagement modules, if such an opportunity exists. Please share this announcement widely.   Photo:  Center for Conflict Resolution FYI-Sharing information ************************************************************************** The Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS) is soliciting applications from qualified and interested respondents for providers who are able to administer the Restoring Individuals through Supportive Environments (R.I.S.E.) program. R.I.S.E is a 16 week diversion program for youth that provides intensive mentoring and skill-building opportunities for justice-involved youth through a curriculum focused on civic engagement and restorative justice in a select group of police districts.   This RFP is a competitive process open to all for-profit, non-profit and faith-based organizations.   All proposals are due on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 12:00 PM. Late proposals will not be accepted.  The RISE RFP and related information can be found on the DFSS website at: http://www.cybergrants.com/pls/cybergrants/ao_login.login?x_gm_id=5130&x_proposal_type_id=44144   A Pre-Proposal Webinar will be held on: Friday, January 27, 2017 from 11 – 12 p.m. Please register prior to the webinar’s start using this link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4799795245683191042   RISE RFP attendee.gotowebinar.com RISE RFP   If you or your staff has any questions about the RFP, please contact:   Kia Coleman at Kia.Coleman@cityofchicago.org or Monica Dunleavy-Gerstner at Monica.DunleavyGerster@cityofchicago.org   Kia C. Coleman | Director, Juvenile Justice Programs Chicago Department of Family & Support Services | DFSS 1615 West Chicago Avenue, 3rd floor | Chicago, Illinois | 60622 o: 312-743-0938 f: 312-743-1340 kia.coleman@cityofchicago.org   Catch me if you can... Facebook Twitter Valeriefleonard.com Email Me Google Plus LinkedIn Valerie is an expert in community and organizational development, with a mission to strengthen the capacity of organizations to make a positive impact on the communities they serve through technical assistance, specialized workshops, resource and organizational development and project management. Copyright © 2017 Valerie F. Leonard, Expert, Community and Organizational Development, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in at our website, special event or e-mail. My mailing address is: Valerie F. Leonard, Expert, Community and Organizational Development 4111 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL, United States Unit 1 Chicago, IL 60623 Add us to your address book  subscribe        unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences