Sentences with phrase «by local community organizations»

This week I was invited by a local community organization to speak at Career Night for a small group of teens.

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The law, known as Senate Bill 4, is slated to take effect Sept. 1, but has been challenged in court by rights organizations and localities that say the law infringes on local governments» constitutional rights, and will sow fear through immigrant communities by dissuading people from reporting crimes or testifying as witnesses out of fear they will be deported.

Developed by local design firm Myron Creative, the new logo features bold, interwoven lines that form the shape of a «V» — intended to represent the connected and inclusive nature of not just our organization, but the Greater Vancouver business community.

Florida's High Tech Corridor spans 23 counties across the state, connected by three research universities, more than 20 local and regional economic development organizations, 14 community and state colleges, 12 regional workforce boards, countless industry groups and the thousands of innovative companies that call this region home.

The Starbucks Community Store in Daehakro, like the Langsuan Neighborhood Starbucks in Bangkok, plays a role in supporting education, job training and apprenticeship initiatives by working directly with non-profit organizations to offer local services.

Walmart Canada kicks off Giving Tuesday by inviting eligible community organizations to apply for 1,000 local grants of $ 1,000 to support hunger relief and local services that help families in need.

Walmart Canada kicks off Giving Tuesday by inviting eligible community organizations to apply for 1,000 local grants of $ 1,000 to support hunger relief and local services that help families in...

ORLANDO, Fla. — June 24, 2016 — Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) is pleased to announce, as a member of the Orlando business community, it will be making a $ 25,000 donation divided among several local organizations coordinating support and healing efforts to those who have been so profoundly affected by the tragic event on June 12, 2016.

With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.

In many cases a labor union, the local Chamber of Commerce, a realty board, a mayor's commission, the P.T.A., or some community organization may be the key to the solution of some local problem, or the means by which «the secular relevance of the gospel» can be made manifest.

A decade later, a study of Episcopal churches by Wade Clark Roof showed that church people tend to be divided into two groups: the «locals» who prefer to live in small communities, get their satisfaction from relating closely to families and to friends, and belong to local groups; and the «cosmopolitans» who prefer living in large cities, get their satisfaction from dealing with ideas and international issues, and belong to large state or nationwide organizations.

Other symptoms of this new spirit are to be found in the increased interest in the common worship of the academic community, though this is by no means universally evident; in the widespread and intensive discussions of faculties about the purpose and organization of the course of study; in the experiments that are being carried on to relate the work of the seminary more intimately to the work of other church agencies, particularly to the local churches.

Cooke's takes pride in its local community by supporting a number of events and organizations.

The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America seeks to make a significant contribution to the health of local communities by providing grants to support charitable programs at community organizations that work to advance both the physical health of their local citizens and the environmental health of their communities.

The American Beverage Foundation for a Healthy America (ABHFA) seeks to make a significant contribution to the health of local communities, by providing grants to support charitable programs at community organizations that work to advance both the physical health of their local citizens and the environmental health of their communities.

We are committed to making a difference in our communities by partnering with local organizations and leading volunteering efforts.

As a part of Cracker Barrel's mission of Pleasing People, the company is committed to partnering with the Victorville community by supporting local organizations and worthy charities that help provide comfort to those in need.

For every delivery, we empower a family in need by providing access to affordable fruits & veggies through our Produce in a SNAP program and through donations to local community organizations.

Section 601 of the Healthy Students Act of 2010 states that as required by federal law, each local educational agency is required to collaborate with parents, students, food service providers, and community organizations to develop, adopt, and update a comprehensive local wellness policy.

Visitors can view over 70 wreaths submitted by local individuals, community organizations and businesses and vote for their favorite.

He sees this as a chance to prove the validity of the organization's model for building an economical, self - sustaining food community around local resources, an approach sparked by Curtin's observation that the kitchen's regular purchases of hothouse tomatoes flown in from Belgium seemed out of whack.

After nearly three years of research, community engagement, partnership building and planning by over 5,000 citizens and more than 700 local organizations, One Region Forward will be releasing its Regional Plan for Sustainable Development entitled «A New Way to Plan for Buffalo Niagara»

Between July 2006 and April 2009, checks were made out by the contractor to Seabrook's local political organization — North East Bronx Community Democratic Club.

The Borough President's budget office prepared these priorities after reviewing information supplied by the borough's 14 Community Boards and by local organizations seeking City funding.

Students, families, the faith community, and local AIDS / health / community organizations will be joined by elected officials to commemorate World AIDS Day with a Reading of the Names Ceremony.

Also at 6 p.m., NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo, joined by local agencies and nonprofit organizations, marks National Bullying Prevention Month with a community conversation and resource expo, W.E.B. DuBois Academic High School, 402 Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn.

«An organization that brings over 25,000 people to our neighborhoods should show us respect by sharing its routes with community boards and local elected officials and working together with us well in advance to determine how we can mitigate the negative impacts of this bar crawl on our local communities and small retail businesses, whose annual sales depend heavily on this time of year,» Hoylman added.

The partnership will also include an internship program for Columbia's journalism students; local voter registration drives hosted by Telemundo - owned stations in partnership with community - based not - for - profit organizations; and dedicated editorial political coverage and new digital platforms designed to reach younger voters.

Local parents and community activists organized through the nonprofit organization Advocating For Change met at the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley at 7 p.m. on the evening of January 7 to address problems faced by students in the East Ramapo School District.

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Local parents and community activists organized through the nonprofit organization Advocating For Change met at the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley at 7 p.m. on the evening of January 7 to address problems faced by students in the East Ramapo School DistricBY MICHAEL RICONDA Local parents and community activists organized through the nonprofit organization Advocating For Change met at the First Baptist Church of Spring Valley at 7 p.m. on the evening of January 7 to address problems faced by students in the East Ramapo School Districby students in the East Ramapo School District.

The potential new law comes after years of lobbying by community groups to remove the facility from the neighborhood, according to Luis Garden Acosta, founder of El Puente, a local advocacy organization.

Widespread support for the project is evident, not only by viewing the list of endorsements the project has received — which range from local officials to chambers of college, tourism officials, area colleges and not - for - profit organizations — but also by the proliferation of signs placed in the yards of residents throughout southern Ulster County welcoming the Nevele back to the community.

Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation — The Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation is a local development corporation that promotes the community and the creation of jobs in the non-profit and for profit sectors by developing and providing programs for not for profit organizations, manufacturing and industrial businesses and other entities to access low interest rate tax - exempt and non-tax-exempt financing.

RCPHS members along with our Advisory Board member Ed Day (Rockland County Executive) attended this local event to support the fine work done by the Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland organization.

Description: NOAA's National Weather Service (NWS), part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, established SKYWARN in the 1970s with partner organizations as a volunteer program to help keep local communities safe by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather to the National Weather Service.

-- CPS should support a Local School Council in every school with training by experienced community organizations.

Such engagement can also include linking victims with services (e.g., social, financial, emotional, and legal) offered by local or state government, or by community organizations.

This research is part of multi-pronged project funded in 2014 by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation aimed at partnering with local organizations to develop science - based climate change solutions for coastal communities.

The student group, which is the local chapter of a national organization, serves the local Asian / Pacific Islander American communities by conducting free health screenings at various community centers for diabetes, vision impairment, and hypertension, as well as hepatitis B and C, which disproportionately affect people of Asian descent.

My family and I viewed Christmas lights on a particular farm that hosts 500,000 lights each year and we visited our local hotel that hosts Christmas trees decorated by community organizations.

As part of the season of giving we're giving thanks for all our fellow bloggers and everyone in our community by supporting TWO great local organizations!

The Fund aids the Brooklyn communities and organizations impacted by Hurricane Sandy and will provide direct support for need identified by local Brooklyn nonprofit service providers, the small business community and borough civic institutions.

Visit Activity Partners and Route Hosts along the route for a wealth of interactive experiences hosted by community organizations, local businesses and our sponsors.

Community Support Can Help Integrate Immigrants New York Times, 9/12/16 «Our policymakers have created a problem that requires an all - hands - on - deck approach, by state and local governments as well as by local foundations and charitable organizations.»

One solution being tried by a range of institutions from the federal government to local community development organizations is to make charter schools look more attractive to lenders by promising to repay the loan should the school default.

Today, American Education Week, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and 12 national organizations, continues that effort by providing opportunities for strengthening the spirit of community within schools and developing partnerships between schools and local communities.

Often, but not always, civil society organizations also develop deep knowledge of the community and can help ensure that new efforts are informed by history and local context.

The Lab's staff will also continue to lead the national advocacy agenda that NCTL launched in 2007 Additionally, grant will support the Lab's «By All Means» initiative by providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertisBy All Means» initiative by providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertisby providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise.

Successful initiatives have been created by organizations as varied as school districts, United Ways, universities, funders, local governments, and other community - based organizations.

Often this support is provided by community organizations, such as a local YMCA, library, or Boys and Girls Club.»