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There's Never Been a Better Time to Join The NonprofitCenters Network!

Join Today and get 14 Months of NCN Membership for the Price of 12! Plus, free recordings from our 2005 Collaborating For Success Conference and access to discount software!

Now is the perfect time to join The Nonprofit Centers Network. Not only will you stay up-to-date with vital information and tools to create and operate quality nonprofit workspace, you'll also get over 14 months of membership for the price of 12. That's right! Your membership will not expire until December 31,2006! We're also throwing in recordings from our 2005 Collaborating For Success Conference. And we've partnered with TechSoup Stock to offer expedited access to deeply discounted technology products! All this substantial savings on registration to conferences and events, mentorship from practitioners, access to members-only documents in our Online Resource Center, and in-depth profiles of existing Centers and projects in development. Everyday, additional benefits are being added to help you create the space you need to promote healthy vibrant communities! Join online today!

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The NonprofitCenters Network has partnered with TechSoup Stock to offer our members deep discounts on technology products!

All NCN members can now receive expedited access to deeply discounted technology products at = TechSoup Stock. TechSoup Stock distributes donated and discounted technology products to nonprofit organizations from companies such as Cisco, Macromedia, and Symantec. In addition, TechSoup Stock is the exclusive distributor of donated Microsoft products. As NCN's partner, they provide our members with direct access to a TechSoup Stock Account Manager who will help expedite your TechSoup Stock order processing, assist with registration at TechSoup Stock, and ensure your organization is maximizing the benefits of TechSoup's various services. Access your account manager's contact information in our Resource Center http://www.nonprofitcenters.org/resources/res.php. To learn more about TechSoup Stock, visit http://techsoup.org/stock

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Peer Profile

The Detroit Youth Foundation Opens YouthVille Detroit

Congratulations to NCN member The Detroit Youth Foundation which opened the doors of its multi-tenant nonprofit teen center, YouthVille Detroit, just this past Saturday, October 8! YouthVille Detroit is the largest youth development center in the Midwest. Expected to serve about 250 teens daily, the 75,000-square-foot center is exclusively for 11 to 19 year olds. Activities and offerings include mentoring, computer labs for digital photos/movies, a recording studio, art, music and classes, fitness/sports, academic support and more. Additionally, the center will house 10-12 youth and family service organizations. For more information about YouthVille Detroit, visit the Detroit Youth Foundation, call 313.309.1300, or visit the southwest corner of Woodward and Lothrop in Detroit Michigan.