Sentences with phrase «by local community leaders»

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Award recipients span numerous industries and are chosen by a selection committee of successful local female business and community leaders.

VICTORIA — Two years after promising to stand «shoulder to shoulder» with communities affected by the Mount Polley disaster the Christy Clark government has failed to address the disaster's impacts on the local economy and failed to hold the company accountable for polluting Quesnel Lake, says New Democrat Leader John Horgan.

If a dozen different public school systems were to embark on a five - year experiment as part of a larger nation - wide experiment encouraged by federal dollars, local teams of educators, parents and community leaders would need to devise appropriate local models.

Not only through my money and my gifts, but also through the court system; through the local leaders and by organising the community against this.

During these crusades, Moody pioneered many techniques of evangelism: a house - to - house canvass of residents prior to a crusade; an ecumenical approach enlisting cooperation from all local churches and evangelical lay leaders regardless of denominational affiliations; philanthropic support by the business community; the rental of a large, central building; the showcasing of a gospel soloist; and the use of an inquiry room for those wanting to repent.

We can wax anxious about the details» impersonal suburban mega-churches taking the place of the intimate congregations, professionalized «community organizers» instead of local leaders, and of course a political process increasingly dominated by pollsters and spin artists» but we shouldn't lose sight of the basic American impulse.

They're a tribe — people like us — committed to caring for orphans & vulnerable children by empowering & resourcing high - capacity local leaders in order to transform communities & break the cycle of extreme poverty.

I am fortunate to have a leader there who I regard highly and who is held in high respect by the local and national community.

The «Local Church Mental Health Study - Action Project,» using Howard Clinebell's Mental Health Through Christian Community and the Leader's Guide by Paul E. Johnson, is a resource for such groups.

Sulo is a nonprofit group organized by IRRI that helps women become effective leaders in the local community.

Through their leadership the Champions 12.3 will be able to connect these challenges, by forming smart alliances, bringing together leaders from private sector, local communities, famers, science and government.»

Celebrate the 40th year of Independence for the Cape Verde Islands with performances by local and international artists, cultural cuisine, children's activities, art displays, vendors and public recognition of community leaders.

We have been inspired by the tireless enthusiasm and dedication of our Circle Leaders who have brought like - minded parents together in their local communities through regular, face - to - face circle meetings.

Attachment Parenting International (API) is directly involved in building resilience in communities across the nation and around the world through its local API Support Groups and accredited API Leaders by supporting secure parent - child attachments.

NY1's Bobby Cuza was in the Bronx today with Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. and GOP gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino at a meeting of local ministers and community leaders convened by the Democratic senator to discuss «issues that matter to us.»

Also at 11 a.m., Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams, joined by a coalition of local and state elected officials, community leaders, organizers, activists and supporters, makes his LG run official, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

The Bridging Gowanus community planning process was convened by the local elected officials representing the Gowanus area, organized together with community leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community Devcommunity planning process was convened by the local elected officials representing the Gowanus area, organized together with community leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community Devcommunity leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community DevCommunity Development.

At 2:30 p.m., community and local spiritual leaders host a press conference to discuss the attempt by developers to breach an agreement with Charity Neighborhood Baptist Church to replace the demolished church with a new church, 1515 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn.

«We encourage all local people and community leaders to work with the police to ensure community relations are not undermined by public disorder.»

During a recent press conference at the Pediatric 2000 Center in Northern Manhattan, Senator Adriano Espaillat was joined by Dr. Mary Travis Bassett, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Commissioner; Dr. Juan Tapia - Mendoza, the Director of the health center; and local community leaders.

Tomorrow, Congressman Serrano will be joined by local elected officials for the renaming ceremony of the Morris Heights Post Office in honor of Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., in order to commemorate the life and legacy of a war hero, civil rights, and community leader.

Brown today was concentrating his attacks on the Conservatives, while the Tory leader, David Cameron, promoted his party's flagship policy of creating a new generation of state schools run by parents and local communities.

«I am flattered and humbled by the sheer volume of calls from local elected officials, civic and community leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat.

BRONX, NY — State Senator Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester), joined by local elected officials, community leaders and thousands of Bronxites will march in the 17th annual Throggs Neck St. Patrick's Day Parade in the Bronx on Sunday, March 15th at 12:00 P.M..

Over 100 HIV / AIDS activists, community leaders, and elected officials gathered outside City Hall this past Thurs., Jun. 18th to call for New York City to allocate $ 10 million for local HIV prevention and treatment programs that will advance New York State's Blueprint to End the AIDS Epidemic by 2020.

These are just two examples of easily avoidable types of problems that District Leader Frank Gulluscio, who won the Democratic primary last month for the City Council seat currently held by Eric A. Ulrich, state Senator Joseph Addabbo (D - Howard Beach), and local community activist Betty Braton say could be avoided in the future if two bills currently before the New York City Council are passed.

Local officials, community leaders and advocacy groups, by contrast, have strongly opposed granting the arena a never - ending permit.

«I am flattered and humbled by the sheer volume of calls from local elected officials, civic and community leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat,» Iannece said.

Low information voters largely just trust «leaders» in the correct community (local Democrats, union reps, and so forth), but of the people who aren't surprised by federal elections every two years who like Obama, they just don't care.

Through their leadership the Champions 12.3 will be able to connect these challenges, by forming smart alliances, bringing together leaders from private sector, local communities, famers, science and government.»

Squadron, who represents, the Lower East Side, and Wright were joined by members of the tenant association, community leaders, representatives of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 1 and other labor groups.

Senator Klein said: «Black History Month provides an opportunity to not just reflect and recognize the achievements of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela, but also the contributions made by black leaders in their local communities.

WHAT: Senator Klein, local elected officials and Bronx community leaders will call for official recognition by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation of an African Slave Burial Ground discovered last year at Joseph Rodman Drake Park in Hunts Point.

Meet your fellow Democrats, hear inspirational speeches by local leaders and candidates making a positive difference in our communities, and enjoy an evening of fine dining and good cheer!

Surrounded by local families, community leaders and Little Leaguers, State Senate Coalition Co-Leader Jeff Klein (D - Bronx / Westchester) and Council Member Andrew Cohen (D - Bronx) announced $ 3 million in capital grants securedin this year's state and city budgets for a comprehensive renovation of the baseball fields in the Woodlawn area of the Bronx.

A new nonprofit group created to advocate for the Harlem community is controlled by workers and allies of local elected leaders, The Post has learned.

He is a beloved community leader and minister at a local Pentecostal church, and his standing among his constituents is reflected by the district's Senate primary results for the last few years.

Lieutenant Governor Robert J. Duffy, Chair of the Regional Economic Development Councils said, «The past two rounds of the Regional Economic Development Councils have shown what a difference we can make to local economies by listening to regional business and community leaders.

Brown's biggest financial backers during the recent six - month period come from the local business community and include the Buffalo Niagara Partnership as well as the 43 x 79 political action committee formed by some of the city's top business leaders.

Kirkwood is endorsed by United Coalition of Churches and Brotherhood, Young Black Democrats of Western New York and other local community and church leaders.

OOC is governed by a volunteer, 24 - member Board of Directors comprised of local business and community leaders who strive for economic growth policies which result in project development.

Kirkwood was endorsed by United Coalition of Churches and Brotherhood, Young Black Democrats of Western New York and other local community and church leaders.

«By bringing together ideas from local government and community leaders with state resources, we are giving these councils the tools to create jobs and drive economic activity in their communities for generations to come.

• Give communities a central role in identifying cases, contact tracing and risk education by engaging local, religious and traditional leaders and healers

In the pleasant, sunny afternoon of July 1, 2015, local and state officials led by Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, joined by over 200 community leaders and stakeholders, witnessed the first of four thousand large concrete - filled steel piles to firmly pierce the ground, which will form the support foundation for the massive structures of the new Holtec Technology Campus.

Shop from an array of local boutiques, enjoy fashions modeled by community leaders, and bid on vacations and one - of - a-kind items in a live auction, all while supporting pediatric patients and their families.

But when the community is rocked by a citywide crackdown on marijuana use, local leaders are determined to make an example of Samuel, his staff and students.

He speaks with embedded evangelists, aid workers, local community leaders and even a bomb diffuser (to name just a few of the subjects) and through it all, the same general notion is reinforced: Sudan is falling apart, the walls are closing in and the ideal of self - sufficiency is being replaced by institutions of foreign interest.

The students had just found out that they — like middle and high school students across the country, boosted by fundraising campaigns and the wise support of their principals, teachers, parents, and local community leaders — were taking a school trip to see Black Panther for free.

A nine - member Newark Educational Success Board, whose members include parents, students, and business and community leaders appointed by the mayor and governor, has been tasked with developing a plan that will restore local control as soon as possible.