Sentences with phrase «local grassroots»

«I'm also a board member for a local grassroots, progressive organization, and I'm meeting like - minded people there.»

From guide dogs to counselling programs, shelter assistance and mental health awareness, 53 local grassroots community agencies in the Edmonton area benefited from donations made by the Realtors Community Foundation Big Give.

While a full list of the winners and losers has yet to be released, we can see that the Indigenous community controlled sector has been hit particularly hard — be they peak bodies, local grassroots organisations; from Tennant Creek to Inala (the community in which I live), a wide range of frontline services will no longer exist as a result of the IAS announcement.

Smaller, community - based projects are big winners from the new pricing structure, said Deborah Doncaster, executive director of the Community Power Fund, which was set up to support local grassroots projects that emerge out of local and aboriginal cooperatives.

First off, this site is funded by local grassroots activists.

Dr. Martinez has also worked with a range of organizations from local grassroots groups to international organizations engaging in the promotion of sound environmental policy and environmental justice.

We are also working with local grassroots groups and networks to provide crucial resources and support to those in immediate need.

The general public, local grassroots organizations and pit bull rescue groups joined us in a clear statement that these dogs should not be re-victimized by the state after being so badly abused.

Since returning to New Mexico he has worked on local grassroots campaigns, as well as rejoined the ADW circle of friends, family and service.

«This will be a true David and Goliath case,» says Maryland Dog Federation Executive Director Adrianne Lefkowitz, as she explains the difficulties of a local grassroots organization with limited resources going up against a large county.

Turn Tulsa Pink — a local grassroots charities that provide services and support to all people affected by cancer in our communities.

Mason goes on to say that a $ 25 donation to a local grassroots group buys many times more energy, dedication, and results.

This project funds trap - neuter - return (TNR) programs in neighborhoods throughout the city, providing training, advice, equipment, and hands - on - support by TNR coaches to increase the number and magnitude of local grassroots TNR efforts.

In addition to local grassroots organizations, many more can be found at these shelters and locations:

While Goodwood features concours level classic cars and the best hill - climbing machines, South Africa's event features an eclectic gathering of cars, even by South African standards, and allows local grassroots racers to mix it up with well - funded pros and amateurs that bring heavy hardware such as the 1989 Dallara Fomula 1 car that won King of the Hill after wrangling up the 1.18 - mile course in just 37 seconds or the R32 1993 Nissan GT - R that was less than three seconds off the Ford - powered F1 racer's pace.

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.

However, California Teachers Association spokesman Frank Wells maintains that so far, Parent Revolution tactics have been fishy: «The Parent Trigger law was meant to be a vehicle for a local grassroots movement, as opposed to a vehicle for outside charter groups to sell their organization.»

He said: «It was really inspiring to see the pitch full of young people enjoying their football, the pitch will have a significant impact on local grassroots sport for years to come.»

Lots of local grassroots football clubs and other community groups will get to use the site.

Social change and peace movements / campaigns, once considered the dangerous work of local grassroots indigenous activists and civil society, have now transformed into «global crowdfunded - change your Twitter avatar - update your Facebook status - like my page» campaigns.

I found SOPUDEP (Society of Providence United for the Economic Development of Petion - Ville), a local grassroots organization that provides an education to children in Haiti, regardless of their ability to pay.

While at the AAS, Bethany managed the public policy activities including, creating and managing a federal and local grassroots advocacy program designed to work with association members to effectively communicate with policy makers and successfully leading a coalition, working with Congressional leaders, and drafting legislation to secure millions of federal dollars appropriated for the restarting domestic production of Plutonium - 238 as a fuel source for planetary exploration.

The ASBMB aims to develop and support sustainable hubs of regional science advocates throughout the U.S. Delegates become the regional link to ASBMB, building networks and mobilizing local grassroots efforts for national ASBMB advocacy campaigns.

In California, local grassroots groups have been successful in pushing polluters to clean up their communities and compelling government agencies to protect residents from the consequences of a warming planet.

SCOPE has twenty affiliated chapters and committees across New York state providing local grassroots representation to its members, associated clubs and organizations, and the gun owners and sportsmen of New York state.

It will target swing voters aged 35 and older, local grassroots activists and those who have engaged with the topic of «health care» on social media.

The mayor has even won the endorsement of Citizen Action, a major local grassroots activism organization.

«It's really a local grassroots effort,» said Gillilland.

Sharpton said he told de Blasio that O'Neill needs to meet with civil rights groups, faith leaders and local grassroots leaders.

The conference is one of a series of meetings and workshops designed to bring state agency expertise and resources directly to regions, assist local grassroots and development partners in creating affordable housing, delivering social services, and reviving downtown communities.

While the hapless state Democratic Party has done almost nothing for the underdog campaign of Ricky Shira of Lakeland in preparation for Tuesday's special election to fill a vacancy in Florida House District 39, local grassroots organizations did.

«Polk grassroots Democrats pick up the slack in HD 39» via Bill Rufty of Florida Politics — While the hapless state Democratic Party has done almost nothing for the underdog campaign of Shira of Lakeland in preparation for the special election to fill a vacancy in Florida House District 39, local grassroots organizations did.

While the net has certainly enabled lots of local grassroots organizing, and the Tea Party activists are definitely using the available technology to create a very decentralized and interesting network, the available data suggests that there may be only around 75,000 to 250,000 Tea Party online activists, a far cry from the seven - figure numbers we often hear floated.

«Building on her local grassroots support and energy, it's clear that Juanita will run a competitive campaign based on creating jobs, investing in infrastructure and providing access to affordable healthcare...»

I have been searching for reviews / comparisons of online software applications for local grassroots political organizations of all in one suite website CMS, membership / donor management, and advocacy, etc..

Broome County is handing out $ 25,000 to local grassroots organizations that are fighting the heroin epidemic.

He also acknowledged that Mermel bought «several tables» for the Queens GOP dinner recently — as did other candidates, he noted, adding: «Listen, if they don't support the local grassroots how can we campaign for them how can we do our job?»

Every penny of spending will have to be tallied and reported — this would severely limit campaigns such as those run by Hope not Hate against BNP candidates or local grassroots campaigns such as those against hospital closures or roadbuilding.

Working with Congress, national organizations, and FRAC's diverse state and local grassroots field network, Ellen advocates for improved access and participation to domestic anti-hunger programs for low - income individuals and families.

So if USDA's response to our petition was less than 100 % satisfactory, it's clear that local grassroots efforts around the country are making up for any deficiencies in the outcome.

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

There is a proper political process that makes things different, and it's the lawyers, politicians and local grassroots efforts that do the most here.

Not exact matches

My local colleagues and friends were happy to recommend the best bookstores to do readings, and the same people became my grassroots advocates when it came to hyping up my events.

Prior to Black Friday, Patagonia announced that it would donate 100 percent of its global retail and online sales from the shopping event straight to grassroots organizations that work in local communities to «protect our air, water and soil for future generations».

Or, you can support grassroots local development in communities in your supply chain.

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.

Until it does, Brigham points to grassroots organizations that have an impact at the local level and she says will be providing outreach in Broward County.

Rather, at the grassroots level, we are seeing new strength in and appreciation of local communities and private intermediary institutions.

«She is a seasoned public affairs professional with extensive experience in local, state and federal affairs, having successfully led numerous advocacy campaigns in the grassroots, political and legislative realms.

Throughout every tour, we seek to engage at grassroots level through our comprehensive and authentic youth coaching programmes, as well as immersing ourselves in the local culture.As always we shall look to provide our fans with a host of opportunities to see the team up close through our range of supporter and community events, details of which shall be announced in the lead up.