Sentences with phrase «issues for our community members»

We've been working hard to address some of the most important issues for our community members and have seen some improvements recently that we wanted to share with you.

Not exact matches

The award recognizes service members for their leadership and devoted service addressing health and safety issues in their local and Military communities.

A major issue in the early Christian community was whether gentiles should be welcomed into the church and if so, whether they had to observe Jewish rules about purity.1 Mark's gospel is thought to have been written for the church in Rome, of which the majority of members were probably gentile.

More often it involves selection of representatives people trust to decide issues that may be too complex for most members of the community to make sound judgments.

Thomas added that the sentence was «clearly issued on a punitive rather than on a legal basis» and said: «The constant harassment of members of the Christian community ought not to be occurring in a country where the constitution not only recognises Christianity, but also states that no - one should be molested or taken to task simply for holding a religious belief.

Third, acknowledging that some of the blame for the biased and one - sided media reporting on head injuries rests with some members of the scientific community who issue one - sided press releases and feed cherry - picked results about their findings to selected members of the media, the authors look to a day when the «harsh division and polarization» in the research community (an almost inevitable byproduct, unfortunately, of the intense competition for grant money in Concussion, Inc.), gives way to greater collaboration among researchers and a more «cordial discourse» between scientists via letters and responses to journal editors and back - and - forth debates at large academic conferences.

Whether you have championed this issue or witnessed a fellow community member lead the charge, you likely heard, «Schools don't have enough money for that.»

The EFR Counseling Program aims to provide easily accessible and high - quality counseling services to individuals (youth and adult) and families in a safe and confidential setting to address issues of depression, anxiety, addiction, family or marital conflict, and / or other concerns that impact daily functioning and quality of life for all members of our community.

The California mega-church from which Ezzo launched GFI — the Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, which has a 10,000 - member evangelical Christian congregation — has now publicly withdrawn support for his programs, citing issues of integrity and theology.

Wary of the headache this issue caused Senate President Malcolm Smith, who had to do a delicate dance to both appease the LGBT community that had invested more than $ 1 million to help him win the majority and the members like Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. who held the votes to his leadership post, Sampson is both supporting the six remaining «no» voters and refusing to promise to bring marriage to the floor for another vote.

«Since February 2017, CLF staff and volunteers have been talking to voters across the country on issues that matter most to them, and informing them on how their member of Congress is delivering results for the community.

Our members need to be able to think for themselves on the issue — to hold events in their communities, motivate others to take action, press their elected representatives to take [a] stand — not to simply be another name on a list, but to be a hub in an ever - expanding network.»

For her part, Serino said, «these issues — the heroin crisis [in] particular — are things that I hear about time and time again from our community members.

This will include social events and happy hours for members and guests all along the 73rd Assembly District, co-sponsored events with like - minded civic and community groups as well as the hosting of events that delve deeply into issues that the community is concerned about.

He's reduced taxes and debt twice, continued to make water quality a signature issue, and addressed his long - standing concerns over the lack of affordable housing on the East End by working with developer Georgica Green Ventures and community members to gain town board approval for a 38 - unit workforce housing project in Speonk.

I thank the members of the Erie County Commission on the Status of Women, its Executive Director Karen King and our many community partners for advancing these issues and for the role they are playing in forming the women leaders of tomorrow.

Along the way, the East Harlem Council Member has shared her progressive vision for moving our community forward, and addressed vital issues for Northern Manhattan and the Bronx, including affordable housing, education, and reforming stop and risk policing policy.

At a press conference in Putnam Valley on Wednesday, Cuomo issued the state of emergency for Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties, including the deployment of 125 members of the New York National Guard to assist local communities with recovery efforts.

TimesLedger is giving its endorsement to Dromm, who has proven to be a passionate fighter for issues important to the community and is expected to be a more visible member of the Council if elected.

On his questionnaire, he faulted the incumbent for not scheduling physically accessible community meetings and pledged to hire a staff member based upon the recommendation of our club to be liaison to the disability community and focus hiring those with knowledge of disability issues.

Also mounting good campaigns are talented candidates with good ideas like Brian Kavanagh, former chief - of - staff for Council Member Gale Brewer, and aide to former Mayors Ed Koch & David Dinkins; Chris Papajohn who served on the American Civil Liberties Union's committee on disability law when they discovered that U.S. Post Offices are often not accessible to people with disabilities; Gur Tsabar, an aide to Speaker Gifford Miller, is articulate and well - informed on many issues, and authored an editorial in the April 14 Town & Village newspaper about unjust redlining of disabled New Yorkers due to budget concerns; Darren Bloch, a former Con Ed spokesperson who is a member of Community Board 6, is well - versed on housing and homelessness iMember Gale Brewer, and aide to former Mayors Ed Koch & David Dinkins; Chris Papajohn who served on the American Civil Liberties Union's committee on disability law when they discovered that U.S. Post Offices are often not accessible to people with disabilities; Gur Tsabar, an aide to Speaker Gifford Miller, is articulate and well - informed on many issues, and authored an editorial in the April 14 Town & Village newspaper about unjust redlining of disabled New Yorkers due to budget concerns; Darren Bloch, a former Con Ed spokesperson who is a member of Community Board 6, is well - versed on housing and homelessness imember of Community Board 6, is well - versed on housing and homelessness issues.

David is a great advocate for Britain's businesses community and a tireless campaigner for the issues that matter to your members.

He was a strong voice in Congress for all and was one of the five Latino members of Congress to establish the Congressional Hispanic Caucus to address many issues of the Latino Community in the U.S..

My work as a community activist on issues such as affordable housing, my background as a member of the Democratic State Committee, and my experience working for Democratic elected officials such as Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, since my days in college, leave me with a deep appreciation and respect for the role working men and women play in making this the Empire State.

The Club provides a forum for its members to focus, discuss, prioritize positions and promote important issues to our diverse community.

In the United States, community labs have even developed relationships with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which has introduced members to local police and fire departments to maximize preparedness for security issues that could arise.

We seek deep and lasting healing through an intensive program that first stabilizes a person in crisis, gradually replaces medication with holistic healing practices, addresses the core issues precipitating pain and then develops skills for growing beyond these issues and becoming an enthusiastic and vital member of their community.

In general, schools and communities participate by organizing professional development opportunities to encourage collaborative planning between general and special educators, entering our national poster / essay contest, organizing multicultural events and celebrations, issuing proclamations of Inclusive Schools Week in their communities, giving awards and recognition to educators and community members who are making a difference for students with disabilities, holding book fairs, and writing letters - to - the - editor.

We asked members of the Harvard Graduate School of Education community to weigh in on specific implications for the travel ban on education and institutions of higher ed, and to share their reflections and perspectives on this issue.

Vargas says he plans to put together a proposal for School Board members and the community early this fall to address what he calls the district's «space issues,» and to gather input on the matter.

«We have taken on the complexity and controversy of this issue and produced a new way forward for teacher evaluation, one that unites ideas from our union and our district and considers input from our peers, community members and most important - our students,» said April Bain, a math teacher at Downtown Magnets High School.

If you missed the contract conventions and survey and are wondering how you can weigh in on what issues matter to you, never fear - the union is hosting an opportunity for community members to discuss the latest bargaining update and advocacy throughout the bargaining process.

In the coming months, AACTE also plans to issue a competitive call for proposals around a new Networked Improvement Community for AACTE members focused on the preparation of special education teachers.

DeVos» appointment has increased awareness of educational issues, and many parents and community members who were not previously active in politics are organizing protests and running for school board in an effort to thwart DeVos» agenda of privatization.

When parents and community members knew that teachers were going to stand with them on the issues they felt were important to their families, it helped pave the way for community support of the strike.

Managing Regional Director, Northern and Central California 916-250-2884 [email protected] Jeff works with school leaders, elected officials, and community members to support quality school choice for families from Redding to Ventura by overseeing collective action and advocacy strategies to address funding, authorization, facilities and other critical issues facing schools.

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.

Serving as a resource and liaison for students, faculty, and community members on issues related to policy, diversity, multiculturalism, and equity in education

School community council members are to represent the group that elected them to the school community council, as they make decisions and bring issues to the school community council for consideration.

In addition, an array of community voices — including UW - Madison faculty members, state lawmakers, parents and potentially any city resident — will be invited to help develop the request for proposals that Bennett aims to issue this summer to gather proposals for independent charter schools, which under state law must be tuition - free and open to all students in the two districts.

Since then, however, Europe has encountered the same economic issues that we have faced in the U.S., and many members of the racing community understandably wish to retain their current cars for financial reasons.

There are inherent issues for any service of its kind to navigate, of course — scalability amid growth; the integrity of reviews; the need for community members to work together in rational, collegial ways rather than in emotion - laden outbursts.

He is an active member of the Windham Business Network International and has been a guest speaker on a number of occasions at Quinebaug Valley Community College's real estate course, providing instruction on home inspection related issues for new Realtors.

The pleas for help and the number of unwanted cats saddens us and strengthens our resolve to empower members of the public to work with us to solve cat - related issues in our community.

Troubleshoot with Community Members (tools and examples for resolving issues and bringing about a peaceful outcome for both the people and cats)

Support from the community enables nearly 100 staff members and more than 600 volunteers to care for around 10,000 homeless animals each year and makes possible a variety of programs to address issues that contribute to pet overpopulation and the surrender of unwanted animals.

Through the Animal Rescue Fund Program (ARF), the Orange County SPCA issues spay / neuter vouchers for domestic cats, dogs, and rabbits owned by Orange County, CA community members.

After recent health issues, he accepted the help of community members and ARC to find homes for himself and the dogs he has been caring for in the woods.

Support from the community enables nearly 100 staff members and more than 600 volunteers to care for around 10,000 homeless animals each year and makes possible a variety of programs to address issues that contribute to the surrender of unwanted animals.

The annual luncheon, held at the ASPCA Adoption Center, celebrated our NYPD Partnership and recognized those who have played critical roles in preventing, investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty and neglect in 2017 — roles like that of Deputy Chief James Luongo, whose commitment to this partnership has elevated the issue of animal welfare for all members of the NYPD; Detective Walter Brant, who is an NYPD Community Affairs Officer and has consistently worked to engage the public with the ASPCA's message through community events like National Night Out; Police Officer Danielle Venuto, whose work and dedication to animal welfare has extended to the rescue and successful placement of dozens of dogs; or Detectives Matthew Edelman and Jonathan Kalman, who saw a Facebook ® video of animal cruelty and took immediate action that resulted in the arrest of a perpetrator and saved the life of a cat namedCommunity Affairs Officer and has consistently worked to engage the public with the ASPCA's message through community events like National Night Out; Police Officer Danielle Venuto, whose work and dedication to animal welfare has extended to the rescue and successful placement of dozens of dogs; or Detectives Matthew Edelman and Jonathan Kalman, who saw a Facebook ® video of animal cruelty and took immediate action that resulted in the arrest of a perpetrator and saved the life of a cat namedcommunity events like National Night Out; Police Officer Danielle Venuto, whose work and dedication to animal welfare has extended to the rescue and successful placement of dozens of dogs; or Detectives Matthew Edelman and Jonathan Kalman, who saw a Facebook ® video of animal cruelty and took immediate action that resulted in the arrest of a perpetrator and saved the life of a cat named Chester.