Take Charge of Your Future

Americorps volunteers will be present to provide translation for speakers of Spanish, French, and/or Arabic. We are excited and grateful for their services and hope this allows for individuals to attend who may not have otherwise, due to language barriers. Thank you, Americorps!

We would like to take this time to highlight some of our vendors for the resource fair.  As of today you can expect to see representatives from the the following businesses/organizations:

• Zaytoons – restaurant in downtown Greensboro specializing in Middle Eastern cuisine
• ReCycles – a rider owned bike shop that refurbishes donated and  traded-in bicycles
• Greensboro Public Library
• Faith Action International House – a dynamic center for cross-cultural learning and service
• Center for New North Carolinians (UNCG) – building bridges among immigrant populations and existing communities throughout the state of North Carolina
• NC Choices for Youth – Helping young people choose paths of peace and service rather than violence and force

We will be updating this list, so check back regularly or follow us on Twitter to stay up-to-date as we secure additional vendors.

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Driving Directions (from Holy Trinity’s website):

Holy Trinity is located at 607 North Greene Street and occupies the block between Smith Street and Fisher Avenue. Smith Street is one-way running east, and Fisher Avenue is one-way running west.

From I-40 Eastbound: Exit on Wendover Avenue East. Proceed east on Wendover to Battleground Avenue. Exit Battleground Avenue south. Proceed on Battleground Avenue until it merges with Smith Street. Proceed on Smith Street to Greene Street. Turn left on Greene Street. The church will be on your left. Parking is available on your right in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home lot.

From I-85 Southbound/I-40 Westbound: Exit on Lee Street, traveling west. Proceed on Lee Street to Murrow Boulevard. Turn right on Murrow Boulevard. Murrow becomes Fisher Avenue. Proceed on Fisher to Greene Street. Turn left onto Greene Street. The church will be on your right. Parking is available on your left in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home lot.

From Route 29 Southbound: Exit onto south Summit Avenue. Proceed on Summit Avenue to Fisher Avenue. Turn right onto Fisher Avenue, traveling west. Turn left on Greene Street. The church will be on your right. Parking is available on your left in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home lot.

From Route 220 Northbound (Freeman Mill Road): Route 220 North (Freeman Mill Road) turns into Edgeworth Street. Proceed on Edgeworth Street to Smith Street. Turn right onto Smith Street. Turn left onto Greene Street. The church will be on your left. Parking is available on your right in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home lot.

From Route 220 Southbound: Route 220 South turns into Battleground Avenue. Proceed on Battleground Avenue until it merges with Smith Street. Proceed on Smith Street to Greene Street. Turn left on Greene Street. The church will be on your left. Parking is available on your right in the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home lot.

From I-85 Northbound/Route 29 Northbound: Exit onto Route 220 North (Freeman Mill Road). Route 220 North (Freeman Mill Road) turns into Edgeworth Street. Proceed on Edgeworth Street to Smith Street. Turn right onto Smith Street. Turn left onto Greene Street. The church will be on your left. Please park in the parking lot on your right.

Public Transportation

The #3 North Elm Street GTA bus serves this area.  If riding the bus to the TCYF fair, there is a bus stop one block away at the corner of N. Elm St. and Fisher Ave.  Keep in mind, GTA buses run every hour on Saturdays.  Go here to download bus schedules.

The date of the Take Charge of Your Future Fair has been changed to Saturday, July 11, 2009.  We believe that moving the date out will give us more time to organize a better fair for our attendees.  You can check back here for more information and updates.  Also, stay up to the minute with information about the fair by following us on twitter:  twitter.com/tcyf

Take Charge of Your Future:
Resources for Alternative Jobs & Service
http://takechargefair.wordpress.com

Saturday June 13^th, 2009
10 am – 2 pm

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
607 N. Greene St.
Downtown Greensboro, NC

Ideas – Alternatives – Strategies

 For young people who aren’t headed to college right now

For people out of work who aren’t sure what’s next

This is a resource fair (not a jobs fair) that can help you figure out where you want to go with your life, and how you can be part of creating a greener, healthier, safer planet and community for all of us.

Get information on:

• Training & Apprenticeships
• Internships, National Service, and Volunteering
• Making Change in Your Community
• Green Jobs
• Paying for College
• Next Steps and Creating the Life You Want
• Creative Ways to Make Ends Meet

Contact:
takechargefair@gmail.com
http://takechargefair.wordpress.com
Isabell Moore: 336-209-4641

• To come set up a table, provide a workshop, or get involved in helping people take charge of their futures
• To volunteer or get involved in planning
• For more information

Sponsors:
American Friends Service Committee (AFSC), NC Office
North Carolina Choices for Youth (NC Choices)
The Fund for Democratic Communities (F4DC)
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Project (NCOSH)