Sentences with phrase «grassroots community efforts»

This time, he takes a global look at how grassroots community efforts may provide a blueprint for systemic, cultural change.

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Jorge Lima, the Executive Director of the LIBRE Initiative, said that in addition to working with both chambers of Congress and the White House on a bill, his organization would mobilize its grassroots efforts to hammer home their principles to elected officials and individual communities.

The success we've experienced in 2014 in working with the existing industry was matched by grassroots efforts in our growing developer community.

Catalyzing the community, Startup Runway is a grassroots effort creating significant gains for women and minority startups by leveraging capital along with an active pool of over 100 mentors.

There WAS a successful grassroots effort on the part of private citizens who happen to be of the LDS (MORMON) faith who fanned out in their communities all over California in an effort to Pass Prop 8.

«In anticipation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, «Take the First Step» hosted by HandCraft is a socially - charged, grassroots effort to spread awareness and support of those making a difference in their communities.»

Public Waldorf Education emerged from the visionary, grassroots efforts of parents, educators and community members.

ATSA recipients have been involved in professional associations, community organizations, grassroots public relations efforts and service as a volunteer athletic trainer.

Grassroots, community - driven efforts may prove more effective in transforming diets than any federal policy.

The curriculum is quite comprehensive; taught by a hodgepodge of veteran operatives and campaign professionals who donate their experience via lectures, webcasts, and grassroots campaigning exercises — all in an effort to raise future leaders equipped with skills in fundraising, community organizing, communications, and legislative action.

«This was a community, grassroots driven effort and I am ready to continue the work in our state capitol.»

«Her work in Albany as well as her grassroots efforts to uplift the Long Island community will make her a strong addition to the Senate Democratic Party and her dedication to fight for the public interest of New Yorkers make her a true supporter of the progressive movement.»

Disclosing that efforts are being made to enhance the operational capacity of officers of the Nigeria Police force through tailor made training programme that will give them the right civil orientation in their roles as guardians of the constitution, the President said his administration will encourage the development of state - level community policing under a model that will integrate members of the community to policing functions at the grassroots level.

Members of the Riders Alliance and Community Service Society, an organization that advocates for low - income New Yorkers, announced on Monday a weeklong grassroots campaign in an effort to secure half - priced MetroCards for those living in poverty.

The community made a lot of noise through a grassroots effort and Councilman Charles Barron called the outcome «truly a David and Goliath story» and declared that «114 is off the list.»

She said both Town Supervisor Scott Russell and Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo pledged their support for the community's grassroots effort to change the roadway.

Several grassroots efforts and microredevelopment plans have succeeded in a few communities, but scaling them up will require broader support.

J. Nick Baird, MD, is the chief executive officer of the Alliance to Make US Healthiest, a nonpartisan organization of national and grassroots efforts focusing on healthy initiatives for individuals, communities, industries, and on the government level.

It was one of the first five small, autonomous schools to be approved by the beleaguered Oakland Unified School District, the fruits of a nearly ten - year - long community effort to institute grassroots reform for Oakland's poor, mostly minority students.

«Classroom Coordinators» Capitalizes on Community Talent The Classroom Coordinator (CC) program at one Minnesota elementary school is an organized effort to maintain a small - town, grassroots feel within the school cCommunity Talent The Classroom Coordinator (CC) program at one Minnesota elementary school is an organized effort to maintain a small - town, grassroots feel within the school communitycommunity.

Elected officials and policymakers are invited to attend in order to hear how grassroots efforts are making a difference in the local community, families, and through student achievement.

This lopsided no vote was mainly accomplished by a unified grassroots effort, led by thousands of teachers, parents, and community members rallying their communities — telephoning, canvassing, knocking on doors, and engaging the public in conversation.

Through the portrayals of the efforts of civil rights leaders in Franklin's home base of Detroit such as Albert Cleage and Richard Henry, Salvatore also provides lessons on building grassroots efforts in urban communities.

RSCT efforts include education, research, advocacy, and building the capacity of grassroots leaders and community - based organizations to positively impact rural school reform.

With few employees and a strong cadre of community volunteers spearheading a grassroots effort to secure funding and build our mission, our small group of social workers and educators worked largely on a local level in the Puget Sound region.

Innovate Public Schools» staff bring more than 40 years of professional experience in grassroots community organizing, with significant demonstrated success in building long - term reform efforts led by low - income parent leaders in California.

Also recently, an alliance of 38 organizations of student and parent groups in black and brown communities joined with 175 national and local grassroots organizations in an effort to end high stakes testing.

Jafet is an active member of her community and has led several grassroots efforts focused on increasing civic and political participation among the Latino community in Whittier.

These efforts must be based on a statewide issue, involve working with multiple organizations or coalitions through grassroots collaboration, and contain a public awareness / advocacy training component for PTA members and the community at large.

By mobilizing school professionals, parents, and communities in a nationwide grassroots network, we support schools in their efforts to provide nutritious food, nutrition education and comprehensive physical activity and physical education for all children.

That is why Families That Can (FTC), the Association's grassroots organizing effort, hosted community events in Oakland and Los Angeles.

«Grassroots efforts are essential to animal advocacy and progress with animal welfare, and we want to provide local advocates with the tools they need to get active and to take action in their communities,» Matyas says.

Reducing Brevard County's abandoned / community cat population takes efforts from many organizations, including other grassroots animal welfare organizations, county animal services and law enforcement, local businesses, and citizens like yourself!

Our grassroots efforts over the past twenty - two years have resulted in the spaying and neutering of over 100,000 of South Florida's community cats and the adoption of over 12,000 cats and kittens.

Through grassroots efforts, including door - to - door outreach, establishing relationships, and a caring presence in the community, Emancipet is fast becoming a trusted resource for pet owners in Philadelphia's northeast neighborhood.

campaign, a bilingual, multi-channel grassroots effort, aims to make San Antonio a No Kill community by promoting spay / neuter, adoption and responsible pet care.

- loaning traps - offering easy - to - follow trapping instructions - providing below - cost and sometimes free spays / neuters / vaccines for community cats at our LifeLine Spay & Neuter Clinics - educating the public about community cats - advising how to affectively manage cat colonies - offering solutions to help mediate neighbor complaints - supporting trappers throughout trapping process and the throughout the life of the colony - helping connect people with others interested in helping community cats in their area and fostering the growth of grassroots efforts in neighborhoods throughout the 20 county metro area - giving referrals for community cat resources throughout the metro area

The county fixes community cats for free and loans out traps in return for a refundable deposit, so in addition to staffers» own trapping efforts in response to complaints, the shelter and its partners receive and return strays from the general public, as well as hundreds of strays a year from cat advocates involved in grassroots sterilization efforts, says Muñoz.

Through its community outreach programs and grants, the Petco Foundation has touched more than 8,000 organizations across the U.S. — many of which are small animal rescue groups whose grassroots efforts have had a tremendous impact on our communities with programs to help save or improve the lives of our animal companions.

From helping to coordinate events to protesting pet shops in your community to organizing grassroots outreach efforts, CAPS needs your expertise and enthusiasm.

Established in 2002, East County Animal Rescue is a grassroots effort of volunteers who are passionate about helping animals in need within the San Diego community.

Empty Bowls is a grassroots effort by artists and craftspeople in cities and towns across the country to feed the hungry in their communities.

Through our programs, through our partnerships, and through our grassroots efforts to unite the community, we will help Boise Reach that potential everyday.»

Women's Earth Alliance is an Earth Island Institute project that «stands in solidarity with the grassroots struggles of local communities and to support the bold organizing efforts of women, who are the rising to address challenges of food security, climate change and land grabs in their communities.»

The Goldman Prize views «grassroots» leaders as those involved in local efforts, where positive change is created through community or citizen participation in the issues that affect them.

During the past six months, the US science community has woken up to this threat, according to Stofan, and responded by ratcheting up efforts to communicate with the public at the grassroots level as well as in the mainstream press.

It is a community - funded grassroots effort to elevate collective consciousness and spread healing through arts.

Political Advisor — Duties & Responsibilities Oversee organization, daily operations, and advisement of multiple political campaigns and governmental bodies Recruit, train, and supervise political team ensuring efficient, effective, and professional operations Design and implement marketing campaigns for multiple causes, officials, and political organizations Author press releases, letters to the editor, speeches, and advisory materials Manage databases, phone banks, and websites such as SCNewDemocrats.org & FightHowardRich.org Organize and implement press functions, rallies, volunteer driven activities, and fundraisers Create and lead grassroots support efforts through volunteer recruitment, campaign marketing, and other tactics Serve as liaison between political officials and lobbyists, unions, and community leaders Build and strengthen key relationship with union leaders and community leaders Recruit key parties for organizational steering committees and union leadership roles Oversee management of «Mayors Against Illegal Guns» & «VA Leaders for Closing the Gun Show Loophole» Assist in the crafting of bi-laws and operating procedures for the government of Richmond Originate and pass HJ 1000 through the Virginia General Assembly House Instrumental in origination and passage of HB 1834 — Mandatory Scoliosis Screening in Public Schools through the Virginia General Assembly and into law Proficient in SPSS and other statistical operating software, database management, and VoteBuilder Experienced with Arcview GIS system application Perform all duties with passion, integrity, and professionalism

We need to encourage community grassroots efforts on social media and the intelligent use of technology by teachers to demand higher pay for some of the most critical contributors to our society's future.

Qualifications: In 2007, The Family Partnership received the National Family Week Connections Count Award from the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities in recognition of ongoing efforts to organize, build community power, and develop grassroots leaders for civic participation.