Sentences with phrase «for local community groups»

This causes angst for local community groups and historic preservation societies.
Cllr Chowney emphasised that the festival would «not only act as a stage for works by established artists and performers» but also «create a spotlight for local community groups, schools and colleges.»
The center would consist of a space housing donated and salvaged materials and equipment for local community groups.
Scott Warrington, director of School Lettings Solutions, said: «We're incredibly passionate about increasing access to quality facilities for local community groups.
The partnership will boost opportunities for local community groups in the region, from sports clubs to theatre schools, to access quality spaces in their area.
Mr Pickles is proposing a «social responsibility» deal which will ask that councils give greater support for local community groups, including:
Many of our RACEMAKERS chose to donate their fees to charity, raising valuable funds for local community groups.
Provided support during various fundraising activities for local community group.

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We open the restaurant on Thanksgiving to serve meals to those in need, we raise money for scholarships, and we serve on the boards of several local community groups.
«Such a divide between the local police and immigrant groups will result in increased crime against immigrants and in the broader community, create a class of silent victims, and eliminate the potential for assistance from immigrants in solving crimes or preventing crime.»
Celis became involved with the work of Engineers without Borders Canada, a group of engineers, students and volunteers who use their creativity and problem - solving skills to help communities in Africa, and soon left her job at OPG for a year - long position in Ghana, working with the development systems of local governments.
The project's main opponent, the local environmental group Douglas Channel Watch, maintains the risk from either a tanker accident or a pipeline breach is too high for the small number of jobs the pipeline would bring to the community.
Whether they're churches, sports teams, unions or other local groups, they all share important roles as social infrastructure for our communities.
From 2005 to 2014, the company received at least $ 613 million in local government subsidies to build warehouses and another $ 147 million for its data centers, according to a report by the Institute for Local Self - Reliance, a group that pushes for local resources to be dedicated to community developlocal government subsidies to build warehouses and another $ 147 million for its data centers, according to a report by the Institute for Local Self - Reliance, a group that pushes for local resources to be dedicated to community developLocal Self - Reliance, a group that pushes for local resources to be dedicated to community developlocal resources to be dedicated to community development.
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, and other community groups working together to ensure a sustainable local economy that supports a true live, work and play community.
I would like to acknowledge what is a long list: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Small Business Administration (SBA), the Office of the New York Attorney General, the New York State Department of Financial Services, the New York Legal Assistance Group, Staten Island Legal Services, the Legal Aid Society, MFY Legal Services, various bar associations, New York City Department of Small Business Services, Center for New York City Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Housing Services of Staten Island and the Northfield Local Community Development Corporation.
It is also vital that the local church become a support group — a caring communityfor persons struggling with these sorts of difficult but not insuperable tasks.
The global market with «neo-liberal» developments have weakened liberal democratic subjecthood for individual persons, powerless groups, such as racial and ethnic minorities, local communities.
We plan to make space available in the other half for «hot - desking» offices, other local businesses, community groups and charities as well as church use.»
Growth groups in local communities could provide a periodic «growth boost» to enhance living and relating for these relatively healthy persons.
After the early experiments by individual persons, the group life of special dedication that we know as monasticism began to grow; so that nearly every geographical area had both local churches for people in general and special Christian communities for monks.
Unfortunately, the FCC «s deregulation of cable has made it increasingly difficult for community groups to secure access to their local channels.
Local churches should participate with other community groups in establishing panels for review and evaluation of movies playing at local theatres, and in helping communicate any resulting viewpoints to church members and others in the commuLocal churches should participate with other community groups in establishing panels for review and evaluation of movies playing at local theatres, and in helping communicate any resulting viewpoints to church members and others in the commulocal theatres, and in helping communicate any resulting viewpoints to church members and others in the community.
Another local congregation is presently acting as catalyst for a community services workshop to assist churches and public - service groups in planning how to use electronic media, especially the «public access» channel of the newly formed cable system in the area.
In previous chapters I have suggested what concerned citizens can do to deal with television without censorship: create local television councils and community action to get stations to accept their responsibility for the public welfare; introduce media education courses in the schools and churches to create media literacy; organize community groups to develop programs relating to community issues on the «narrowcast» media of cable - TV, videocassettes, low - power TV, public - broadcasting facilities, and commercial side - band channels; employ stockholder action and other economic measures.
However, the development of local community groups to monitor local station responsibilities for children will not work unless deregulation is reversed and the FCC once again asserts its role of insuring that broadcasters meet their public service responsibilties.
Six cities were selected as training centers where community resources were explored, clergymen and other professionals were enrolled, a local committee was formed to plan the curriculum, and a group organized for continuing education.
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.
As the largest public policy association for California wine, and the only group representing the industry at the state, federal and international levels, Wine Institute's Officers, Board of Directors and professional staff work to create an environment where the wine community can flourish and contribute in a positive fashion to our nation, state and local communities.
Because they are local, he says, it's easy for them to create deep bonds with their regular customers and to be heavily involved with community groups and events.
As a Certified B Corporation, founding member of Slow Money, and member of 1 % For the Planet, Mamma Chia donates 1 % of all its gross sales to support farmers, community groups and organizations that are building healthy and local food systems.
Stores use the FoodCloud app to let local charities and community groups know how much surplus food they have for donation at the end of the day.
Since September 2013 the Food Alliance (Deakin University) has begun the process of establishing Australia's first Urban and Regional Food Network, bringing together 20 local governments as well as a wide and expanding cohort of researchers, food businesses, health professionals, planners, community gardeners, not - for - profit organisations, Transition groups, permaculturalists and others.
«It also generates millions of dollars in annual funding for local charities and community groups and will not slug consumers with higher prices that a traditional container deposit scheme will,» said Gary Dawson, Australian Food and Grocery Council CEO.
For the folks invited, the experience starts the moment they reach the auditorium — Starz24 has teamed up with Glenda's Gals, a group of local teachers and guidance counselors that perform community service around Greenwood.
We've written about that at greater length here, but in short, it enables local groups to nominate «vital community assets» — including football stadiums — and then, should the owner plan to sell, gives them an opportunity to bid for the property.
If you'd like other parents» recommendations about schools or communities, check out BigTent for local parenting groups willing to answer your questions.
Membership in local parent support group (mention your local group when you join and $ 15 of your membership will be retained for use in your local community)
Check out local gyms, community centers and groups like «stroller moms» for exercise programs for new moms.
If you're looking for local community support in your city or town, contact one of our Go Diaper Free Certified Coaches, a worldwide group of ladies and gentlemen who offer free support groups, a variety of classes, and one - on - one EC and potty training consultations.
Thank you so much, panelists, for sharing your stories of using mother to mother donor milk, and for our Boob Group club members, our conversation will continue after the end of this show as we will discuss the resources available to you in your local community.
Seeking out single parents could introduce you to a big new group of supportive friends — look out for a local group or find single parents like you in the Bounty community.
Ask your local parenting resource center, community center, or religious organization about groups for single parents, gay or lesbian parents, and adoptive parents.
This is when I reached out to my local API group and found a sense of community for the first time since leaving my job.
(Local community organizations and religious groups sometimes offer aid for private elementary schools, but the amount is usually minimal.)
Within Facebook search for a local community Online Yard Sale Group and list the toy items there.
Getting local support through IBCLC (lactation consultants), LLL (La Leche League) or through hospital or community new moms groups will be beneficial for you.
I have been involved in scouting and church - related organizations for over 15 years and have ran various support groups and co-operative classes in our local homeschool community for close to 20 years.
If he was n`t organizing basketball tournaments and refereeing the games himself, he was coaxing local businessmen, politicians and community group leaders to support a tiny park that had been a big magnet for gangs.
The WHO Global Strategy recognises that for breastfeeding to be successful mothers and families need the right support along the whole course of breastfeeding — from giving birth in a Baby Friendly hospital, to going home to find skilled local support from midwives, health visitors, GPs, and mother support groups throughout their communities.
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