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Scholarship Program for Immigrant Families
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The Western Union Foundation's Family Scholarship Program is intended for migrants, immigrants, and their families in the US. The scholarship may be used for tuition for college/university education, language acquisition classes, technical/skill training, and/or financial literacy. Recipients are eligible to receive scholarships in amounts of $1,000 to $5,000 per family.
Applications due February 5, 2010.
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Local / PA News
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The Pittsburgh Foundation and the Grable Foundation announce the 2nd online grants competition for Voices of Youth. Tell what you would like to change in the community or in the world. The top three ideas will receive up to $15,000 each!
PA Governer declare 2010 as the "Year of the Tiger"
Missing Child: Jason Vu last seen December 24, 2009
Jeff Coleman: 1st Filipino American elected to the Pennsylvania State Legislature
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National / World News
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Top 10 Asian achievements of 2009
The Happiest People
Migration
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Philippine News
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US Embassy reminds Pinoy WWII veterans of February 16 deadline
Key facts about Philippine elections
Comelec 99.9% sure of poll automation in May
E-VAT exemptions for senior citizens ...
A Pinay snowboader at the Winter Olympics?
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Tech News
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Cheap Mobile Calls, Even Overseas
3 Facebook Settings Every User Should Check
5 Easy Steps to Stay Safe (and Private!) on Facebook
Twitter Could Become the Unemployed’s Best Friend
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Jobs / Internships
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Job postings here are restricted to positions in the government and non-profit organizations.
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Position: 2010 Summer Transportation Internship
Employer: U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
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Grant Opportunities
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National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD), Innovative Faith-Based Approaches to Health Disparities Research.
Details....
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Cash donations are the most efficient and effective way to help the relief effort. Read about the advantages of monetary donations here.
Before making any charitable contribution, please take the time to research the organization. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reminding Internet users that past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit contributions purportedly for a charitable organization and/or a good cause. Before making a donation of any kind, consumers should adhere to certain guidelines.
Contribute online to the Red Cross, or donate $10 to be charged to your cell phone bill by texting "HAITI" to "90999."
Donate through United Way of Allegheny County to help Hôpital Albert Schweitzer treat earthquake victims.
Find more ways to help through the Center for International Disaster Information, or through USAID's interactive website, which has a list of NGOs and instructions on how to help.
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2010 US Census
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US Census Bureau's Fact Sheet for Immigrants
US Census Bureau's Census 2010 website in English, Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano
Preview of the Census Form (10 Questions in 10 Minutes)
Census Form Guide in Tagalog, Ilocano, Cebuano
Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund's (AALDEF) Fact Sheet in Tagalog, English
Filipino, a separate race category in the US 2010 national census
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About this Publication
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Purpose: To share news, events and other information that are relevant to the Filipino or Filipino American communities in Greater Pittsburgh and Tri-State areas.
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