Sentences with phrase «local social organization»

Louise is the president of the local social organization, with hundreds of members who meet monthly for coffee socials and other events.

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There is more we must do to support the news industry to make sure this vital social function is sustainable — from growing local news, to developing formats best suited to mobile devices, to improving the range of business models news organizations rely on.

In addition to bettering our local communities and supporting numerous organizations through our Spirit to Serve efforts, Marriott Vacations Worldwide is also committed to social responsibility through corporate financial contributions, fundraising efforts and in - kind giving.

Mr. Viersen is the former treasurer of the Barrhead / Neerlandia local of the Association for Reformed Political Action, a social conservative Christian organization that has spoken against Gay - Straight Alliance legislation for Alberta schools and questioned the existence of human - influenced climate change.

We support and partner with local organizations that champion solutions for safety, environmental and social issues.

Platinum membership includes all of those components in addition to the certification exam and a listing in the organization's «Find An Expert» search query designed for use by the general public to locate Certified Social Security Claiming Strategists in their local area.

Yet the draft describes wide - ranging protections, saying, «Persons and organizations do not forfeit their religious freedom when providing social services, education, or healthcare; earning a living, seeking a job, or employing others; receiving government grants or contracts; or otherwise participating in the marketplace, the public square, or interfacing with federal, state, or local governments.»

In no small part it's b / c for many people their local church (as opposed to The Church; i.e., the brotherhood of all believers) is primarily just a social organization, not really a nexus of spiritual fellowship.

Changes in circle 5 (larger, more impersonal organizations) and circle 6 (the systems beyond the local community) may occur through educational [and] persuasive approaches, but often they require the use of political [and other social action] methods....

National denominational offices and interdenominational organizations need the understanding and support of local churches and their leaders as they attempt to act as leaven within the loaf of social communication.

Religious programs act as a functional alternative to the local church, thus decreasing attendance and involvement by reinforcing the social tendency toward the individualizing of religious experience at the expense of its corporate expressions, and placing a burden on the religious broadcasting organizations which they are not equipped to handle.

The Rainforest Alliance Certified ™ seal is awarded to farms that have met the environmental, social and economic standards of the Sustainable Agriculture Network (SAN), a coalition of local conservation organizations that first set the standard for sustainable farming in rainforest areas in the early 1990s.

Increased revenue from lodging properties, support of local non-profit organizations and events, social media engagement and public relations activities combine to support the Napa TID in its most successful year yet.

You can help us get the word out about HOPE Diapers by liking our Facebook page, tweeting about us on twitter, sharing our free eBook «Rediscovering HOPE: A Step - by - Step Guide to Using Historically, One - sized, Proven, Economical Flat Cloth Diapers» and or ordering printed copies of the full - color printed booklet version of «Rediscovering HOPE» to give to your local social services, charities, or needs based service organizations.

And speaking of the Brooklyn Food Coalition, look around to see if there is a local group — a food policy council, a chapter of Slow Food, a food bank, a public health department, Kiwanis, Rotary, the Junior League, maybe a social justice organization — that can provide you with a home and some support.

A grassroots campaign like this would be online - focused, of course, since email and the social web are where we now live much of our lives, but it could also have a strong on - the - ground component as well, enabled by the local social - welfare organizations that have helped sign people up all over the country.

In addition to Mr. Skelos, a healthy string of ambitious Democratic citywide and local elected officials have made the soup - ladling trek, which says nothing of their efforts to pay tribute to other prominent Jewish social service organizations but also speaks volumes about the community's growing political significance.

Last year, the de Blasio administration joined the City Council to disburse $ 12.7 million between community organizations and social services tasked with reducing gun violence and offering supportive programs for local youth.

The May 11 meeting, part of the Inwood NYC Neighborhood Study that launched last year, is meant to bring together «community board members, heads of local nonprofit organizations, social service providers and small business owners and people who have invested and put their effort in the community,» said Russell Murphy, Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez's interim chief of staff.

The deputy mayor and the teachers - union chief chose Cincinnati because of its «community schools» approach, which wraps schools in social services, from dental care to mental health, and partners with local businesses and community organizations.

«Thanks to my seniority, I have also been able to deliver millions of dollars in benefits to senior centers, libraries, parks in our district as well as providing support year after year for local nonprofit civic and service organizations that deliver vital services to veterans, youth and social service organizations that help our neighbors in need.»

The Centre for Social Justice, Equity and Transparency (CESJET) said it is set to storm Sambisa forest, north eastern Nigeria and other parts of the country with 20 other local and international organizations.

The state of Pennsylvania has had to delay payments to school districts and local governments, social - service organizations and even to state workers to try to maintain balance in the their [sic] budget.

Heads of the board's social services and economic development committees also laid out their visions for the proposal, which was created in collaboration with local organizations, stakeholders, residents and the Coalition for Community Advancement, members said.

CHF's Pune atlas, created with help from local NGO Maharashtra Social Housing and Action League (MASHAL), is one of the organization's most complete projects, with 477 slum neighborhoods identified.

Although the general approach and results are «positive and useful,» says economist Jeffrey Sachs of Columbia University, «we don't learn very much about how levels of community development, government policies, local ecology, prevalent farm systems, and social organization influence the outcomes.»

«When disasters occur, mental health professionals — community organizers, social workers, case managers and counselors — often work in partnership with local, state and federal organizations to respond,» said Jennifer First, doctoral candidate in the MU School of Social Work and disaster mental health program manager with the Disaster and Community Crisis Csocial workers, case managers and counselors — often work in partnership with local, state and federal organizations to respond,» said Jennifer First, doctoral candidate in the MU School of Social Work and disaster mental health program manager with the Disaster and Community Crisis CSocial Work and disaster mental health program manager with the Disaster and Community Crisis Center.

Such engagement can also include linking victims with services (e.g., social, financial, emotional, and legal) offered by local or state government, or by community organizations.

I got involved with my institution's postdoc association and a local organization that bridges science and social media.

Both the national and local organizations tend to charge a monthly fee, but for that fee, you get to attend fun social events and give back too.

Love learning new things, I am very involved in social justice, I serve on the executive board of a local chapter of a national organization.

Belief - based / Church Activities — The local church along with other religious organizations inside your locality would usually organize social occasions or gathering for those single individuals in your neighborhood.

The Festival also has working partnerships with hundreds of local and area organizations (cultural, social service, health, film / video, etc.) to present our year - round programs.

In addition, the Festival established on - going partnerships with over 200 local arts, cultural and social service organizations to present unique programs spotlighting the wide variety of experiences recorded on film.

After receiving positive feedback, she has decided to do another ELA project with a civics focus this spring, in collaboration with the social studies department and a local community organization.

Fuller began a career as a social worker and community organizer in Durham, North Carolina, rising up through local and statewide organizations that were focused on improving public services and opportunities for poor black residents.

Henry Levin's suggestion that charter school organizations work on a curriculum on applying knowledge to local political, social, and economic challenges (p. 202) is an excellent one, and is a good idea for district - run schools too.

The Lab's staff will also continue to lead the national advocacy agenda that NCTL launched in 2007 Additionally, grant will support the Lab's «By All Means» initiative by providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise.

NCSS is affiliated with and supports state, local, and regional social studies councils and organizations across the United States.

Local social services agencies, hospitals, colleges and graduate schools, legal services organizations, food banks, and government agencies, among others, are engaged to provide for the wide range of needs presented by students and their families.

The CNCS runs several programs, including AmeriCorps, Senior Corps, the Social Innovation Fund, and the Volunteer Generation Fund.6 It also provides grants to states to administer their own service commissions, which in turn provide grants to local organizations.7

Before joining the Student Social Support R&D Lab, Adan served in the 2013 Teach for America Corps as an 8th grade American History teacher in East Los Angeles and as the Executive Director of the Lennox Educational Advancement Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) local organization.

Productions, a youth - run social enterprise that provides media production services to local community - based organizations (CBOs).

Elena moved to the Bay Area in 2008 to manage the California expansion of Single Stop USA, a national nonprofit that partners with local organizations to connect families to the social safety net.

KSSN partners with local organizations to provide health and social services to the students and families.

Since 1997, the HTA consulting team has worked to transform and enhance organizations providing education, social service, adult and juvenile justice, and health services in the context of local communities.

Five years ago I was invited to join a newly formed education reform initiative comprised of Mayor Finch, then Superintendent John Ramos, then Board of Ed chair Barbara Bellinger, other community leaders, heads of local social service organizations, and business leaders.

A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships with local organizations intended to deliver health, social and recreational supports for students and their families.

The organizations are inviting the Valley's leaders in education, business and social services to hear some of the top national and local names in character education.

For example, the organization works with local social service agencies to support the student holistically, and with local colleges and universities to emphasize college and career readiness from the start.