Sentences with phrase «grassroots initiatives»

Even as green building and energy - efficiency issues are pushed aside as policy priorities in the Trump administration, momentum for state, local, and grassroots initiatives remains strong.

CDC also has its own job placement centers to facilitate employment assistance for the unemployed at the grassroots level and tap on the grassroots initiatives and network to reach out to the unemployed.

CDC also have their job placement centres to facilitate employment assistance for the unemployed at the grassroots level and tap on the grassroots initiatives and network to reach out to the unemployed.

Other grassroots initiatives to raise awareness include the Walking with Our Sisters Campaign and the REDress Campaign (two separate art installation projects) and the Faceless Dolls Project (an initiative of the NWAC).

This issue of the ILO's magazine World of Work focuses on how climate change is affecting workplaces around the world and also looks at the new employment opportunities created by the global, national and grassroots initiatives promoting sustainable development and green jobs.

This document focuses on how climate change is affecting workplaces around the world and also looks at the new employment opportunities created by the global, national and grassroots initiatives promoting sustainable development and green jobs.

My impulse would be that the movement should move away from the COP space in favour of grassroots initiatives.

I am proud of these grantees, of the crucial work of the Goldman Environmental Prize, and of the Jewish community's role in supporting these critical grassroots initiatives.»

Jagoda Munic, chairperson of Friends of the Earth International said: «Our task is to challenge corporate power and exert real democratic control over our energy policies so that we can lend real muscle to grassroots initiatives and accelerate the transition to a just, climate - safe, people - centred climate system.»

Most of ALEC's 2013 efforts were defeated through lobbying and grassroots initiatives undertaken by renewables advocates and climate change activists like Greenpeace and the Natural Resources Defense Council.

What projects arise when artists and curators involve themselves in grassroots initiatives, activism, and inclusive cultural production?

During her residencies, Dobkowska focuses on social practice art, grassroots initiatives and programs that have a wide community base.

«We are an on - campus organization aimed at improving the livelihood for animals in the Tulsa area through grassroots initiatives in community service,» Lauren Sanchez, a second year law student who serves as secretary for Paw Law, says.

Through partnerships with national organizations serving communities, media outreach and grassroots initiatives, NSLA builds awareness of the need to keep all kids learning, safe and healthy.

The Regional Learning and Exchange Platfrom for Facilitating Change Processes towards Food Sovereignty (RLEP) is a three - year series of workshops that «deals with acquiring or deepening concepts... of participatory methods for facilitation, analysis and dialogue, values and skills to support grassroots initiatives and movement building in the frame of food sovereignty.»

«We're going to be planning our grassroots initiatives, which will then form part of a commission on safety where we'll be reporting our findings to politicians in the coming months.

Its teams are rolling through Toronto this month in a Fight Network - branded vehicle and playing out grassroots initiatives, including interactive fighting experiences and stunts in the streets.

In Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Beverage Association led a grassroots initiative to establish recycling at the County Fairs by working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

FTF is a grassroots initiative founded by Monáe and led by progressive millennials to advance awareness, inclusion, and opportunities for women and those who identify as women through music, arts, mentorship and education, with the platform message, «We are here, and we are ready for our collective voices to be heard.»

ALBANY, NY (08/26/2010)(readMedia)-- The 2 1/2 million member New York State AFL - CIO is coordinating a massive member - to - member grassroots initiative in support of Congressman Charles Rangel's re-election campaign.

ALBANY, NY (09/10/2010)(readMedia)-- Today at a press conference on the steps of City Hall, labor leaders highlighted a massive member - to - member grassroots initiative in support of Congressman Charlie Rangel's re-election campaign.

In fact, the New York State AFL - CIO and New York City Central Labor Council will be coordinating a Get - Out - The - Vote grassroots initiative, called «Labor to Neighbor», in the district each weekend through Election Day.

McMahon, Hughes and Ahern will greet the volunteers at the union hall, and thank them for taking part in labor's grassroots initiative.

As such, we are coordinating a massive member - to - member grassroots initiative in support of his campaign.»

Our executive board recognized his strong support, and has acted to ensure that labor's extensive grassroots initiative will be implemented immediately.

Our executive board recognized his vast support and acted quickly to ensure that labor's extensive grassroots initiative could be developed immediately, and implemented well in advance of the November elections.

In 2002, a successful grassroots initiative led to 60 percent of Florida voters approving the country's largest UPK (known as voluntary Pre-K, or VPK) program.

Since 2009, the tutorial networks (as the grassroots initiative was called) have been leading a country - wide school improvement effort in 9000 schools with the lowest academic achievement on the national standard test.

Our program began as a grassroots initiative, led by a group of dedicated volunteers helping twenty - nine 12th grade students at Garfield High School gain acceptance to college.

To implement this moratorium, Solutions Not Suspensions, a grassroots initiative of students, educators, parents, and community leaders, is calling on states and districts to support teachers and schools in dealing with discipline in positive ways - keeping students in the classroom and helping educators work with students and parents to create safe and engaging classrooms that protect human rights to education and dignity.

The League created the Colorado Charter Advocacy Network (COCAN), a grassroots initiative made up of thousands of charter school supporters such as parents, teachers, administrators and board members.

This grassroots initiative encourages the community to sign the vehicle in honor or memory of someone who has been affected by Breast Cancer.

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Outdoor School for All, a statewide, grassroots initiative, is working to ensure the future of Outdoor School by seeking to put its fate in the hands of Oregon voters.

It is exciting that a grassroots initiative started by the Walkway Over the Hudson, spurred forward by generous financial support from Congressman Maurice Hinchey and the Dyson Foundation, has now garnered New York State's support as a centerpiece of the Quadricentennial Celebration.

The fast - growing support for plug - in hybrids has coalesced into a national grassroots initiative called Plug - In Partners.

In his remarks, Mr. Sullivan hailed the founders and leaders of the grassroots initiative that started the walkway project and praised all those who have stepped forward to support it to date.

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Goa About Blog A grassroots initiative to foster entrepreneurship in Goa, connecting technology startups with talent, mentors and investors.

The National Movement for America's Children, started by Prevent Child Abuse America, is a fast - growing grassroots initiative of organizations and people from coast to coast, who are collaborating to develop a comprehensive national strategy to ensure that all of our children are given an opportunity to develop — socially, emotionally and cognitively — in healthy, nurturing homes, schools, neighborhoods and communities.

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As part of its overall mission, Patagonia donates 1 percent of its total annual sales to grassroots environmental groups — as part of its membership of the «1 % for the Planet» initiative.

We continue to grow the SoulCycle community through our grassroots marketing initiatives, our digital and social customer engagement programs and our corporate social responsibility activities.

For the record: the movement for Black lives (inclusive of all the various national & local orgs & grassroots movements) was accused of not having clear policy initiatives.

Lay movements arose, among them the Union of Orthodox Fellowships, which brought together grassroots Christian initiatives from all over Russia in the fields of mission, charity, and youth work.

Fundación Banco Popular continues to cultivate long - term relationships with grassroots and community organizations, while inspiring positive change through education and community development initiatives.

The FA WSL Sister Club programme is an FA initiative to support local grassroots clubs in their development of Women's & Girls football.

In front of a packed audience in the State Dining Room at the White House on Tuesday, first lady Michelle Obama rolled out her national initiative to combat childhood obesity with a show of force that included medical, business and government leaders, grassroots activists, celebrity public service announcements, cartoon characters as nutrition experts, as well as those most directly affected — the kids themselves.

How It Works: Grassroots Student - led Initiatives Daye is on a student school health advisory committee whose members are from schools participating in the Healthy Schools Program.

2012: est'd mission, vision, bylaws, & steering committee with strategic planning; implemented Mother - Friendly worksite initiative at TCPH; achieved 501c - 3 status, through the guidance of the director of Mothers» Milk Bank of N TX; voted unanimously to remain a grassroots coalition, instead of exist under the umbrella of a parent health coalition, HTCC.

We believe that through grassroots sustainability initiatives we can improve the quality of life for all Chicagoans — and spark a lasting change.