Sentences with phrase «of grassroots support»

It's this level of grassroots support that has made such projects largely possible.

I believe that lasting change can come from the bottom up, that an upwelling of grassroots support for more ethical, eco-friendly policies is inevitable, once a tipping point is reached.

With this kind of grassroots support, we believe passage of this legislation is possible before the end of this year.

During the hearings, teachers and principals expressed their support for the standards, showing legislators that the standards had a groundswell of grassroots support.

This victory was years in the making - the product of grassroots support from New Yorkers in all five boroughs who responded to the excesses of stop - and - frisk, and the surveillance of Muslim communities, with a forceful call for change.

Brindisi's campaign said his strong fundraising performance was an indication of his grassroots support in the eight - county district.

«Keith's announced run for Congress was met with a groundswell of grassroots support and generous contributions from folks who believe that he has the expertise and compassion to govern the tough issues facing upper Manhattan and the Bronx,» said a campaign spokesman.

Kurland, 44, a Chelsea resident whose priorities include affordable housing and paid sick - leave, said maxing out on funding indicates the strength of her grassroots support in the district, which covers Greenwich Village, the West Village, the Meatpacking District, Hudson Square, Chelsea, Hell's Kitchen and Midtown.

«We have assembled the widest coalition of grassroots support of any candidate in this race,» said Rice campaign manager Jeffrey Stein.

«The DCCC continues to lead the NRCC with a record outpouring of grassroots support fueling our campaign,» Rep. Steve Israel, chairman of the DCCC, wrote in a statement.

«Our filing demonstrates the breadth and depth of our grassroots support across the North Country, and represents my proven commitment to making our voices heard in Washington, DC.»

An email from Rhodes» campaign said he raised the money in just seven weeks, receiving nearly 700 contributions that show a broad base of grassroots support.

The Jenkins» campaign has been picking up steam with added staff, and in influx of hundreds of volunteers in a show of grassroots support.

Voters in Westchester are smarter than the cynical operatives behind this effort believe they are and the lack of grassroots support for my opponent's thinly veiled attempt to manipulate the process demonstrates that clearly.»

«With a united Democratic Party and a wave of grassroots support we are ready to win this race and to finally create some real change in Washington that will help New York families,» she said.

Even with the ever - increasing threat of independent expenditures, almost all candidates participated in the public financing program, likely because the amplification of grassroots support through public matching funds is an effective way to defend against independent spending.

That's understandable because, in a primary against an independent socialist who has been attracting an astonishing level of grassroots support, there are no socialist - feminist reasons to support Hillary Clinton.

The small donor matching system, which provides $ 6 for every $ 1 raised by a candidate up to $ 175, allowed Ulrich to effectively compete against an incumbent by building a broad base of grassroots support, he said.

There is a massive amount of grassroots support for a new politics which the print media, the BBC and sadly, some Labour MPs, are trying to derail.

Maffei's campaign said it has seen a rising level of grassroots support for the congressman, with 64 percent of his contributions between April 1 and June 30 coming from individual supporters who gave less than $ 200.

The belief that without Corbynite activists the Labour party would be bereft of grassroots support is breathtakingly arrogant.

For the primary campaigns of Zephyr Teachout and Tim Wu, they're relying on a combination of grassroots support and labor groups that have endorsed them.

This huge outpouring of grassroots support bolstered efforts in Congress — led by Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro (D - CT) and Chellie Pingree (D - ME)-- to get language into the 2015 omnibus spending bill keeping Chinese - processed chicken out of school food and other child nutrition programs.

Our 300,000 + signature count alone wasn't going to change anything in Congress, but that huge outpouring of grassroots support helped elected officials like Congresswomen Rosa DeLauro and Chellie Pingree get the language we wanted in the 2015 Appropriations Bill.

The Islamists contended in response that «Islam is the solution», and in the 1980s built up networks of grassroots support, becoming a political threat to governments in North Africa, Egypt and the Gulf.

«There's a lot of grassroot support for me,» she said Thursday evening.

Not exact matches

Techstars supports every stage of the entrepreneurial journey, from early - stage grassroots community development to more formal opportunities that provide education, experience, acceleration, funding and beyond.

Trucking Moves America Forward aims to establish a long - term industry - wide movement to create a positive image for the industry, to ensure that policymakers and the public understand the importance of the trucking industry to the nation's economy, and to build the political and grassroots support necessary to strengthen and grow the industry in the future.

While Clinton continued to outpace her Republican rival, Trump pulled in more than double what Clinton raised from small - dollar donors, whose support is often taken as a gauge of grassroots enthusiasm.

NFIB's powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member - only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America's free enterprise system.

Techstars supports every stage of the entrepreneurial journey — from early stage grassroots community development to more formal opportunities that provide education, experience, acceleration, funding, and beyond.

Kevin Burch is co-chair of Trucking Moves America Forward which describes itself as an «industry - wide movement to create a positive image for the industry, to ensure that policymakers and the public understand the importance of the trucking industry to the nation's economy, and to build the political and grassroots support necessary to strengthen and grow the industry in the future.»

In addition to the rink upgrades — and with the support of Kraft Heinz — NHLPA Goals & Dreams, the players» charitable grassroots hockey program, will donate new hockey equipment to select Kraft Hockeyville ™ USA communities, giving more disadvantaged youth the opportunity to play hockey.

The mission of Trucking Moves America Forward is to establish a long - term industry - wide movement to create a positive image for the industry, to ensure that policymakers and the public understand the importance of the trucking industry to the nation's economy, and to build the political and grassroots support necessary to strengthen and grow the industry in the future.

He supports his argument with numerous persuasive anecdotes about individuals who have walked out of the underclass with the help of faith - based, grassroots groups that practice «hard - headed, soft - hearted» compassion.

He received little support from Republicans in Congress or the party organization, but he overcame their opposition by arousing the passion of grassroots activists.

They seem to be genuinely concerned with the pain and ugliness of «bad death,» and some of them are worried that the horrors of technological death increase grassroots support for the euthanasia movement.

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.»

And they are one of the most important companies supporting traditional grassroots herbalism.

Campaigns against the practices of fast - food chains and the campaign to ban battery cages, which have been heavily supported by the hard work of tens of thousands of grassroots activists, have improved the living and dying conditions of millions of animals.

«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.»

The event, which is supported by the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and WNBA, will bring together representatives of more than 75 professional teams from around the world, along with league officials, business and government figures and grassroots entrepreneurs to share information, ideas and positive practices.

We also love a semblance of grassroots intimacy with the clubs we support.

About six weeks ago, I sat next to Sir Alex Ferguson at a dinner in support of grassroots football abroad.

Supported by a range of Premier League clubs, the EFL, the FA Women's Super League, and a number of non-league and grassroots teams, Football Welcomes also highlights the role clubs can play in welcoming refugees and asylum seekers and promoting integration.

Non-league day is the annual celebration and support of grassroots football.

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

It accomplishes this on a grassroots level through its Support Groups and accredited volunteer Leaders around the world, as well as its more than 20,000 members and a number of partnerships.

BPNI coordinates and facilitates the education and training of grassroots personnel in health and nutrition sector and private hospitals through skilled counseling as a sustainable support to mother - baby dyads.Our training alliances include National Health Mission (NHM) and Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS).

Rudd «Roots Parents Rudd «Roots Parents supports the grassroots efforts of parent advocates by offering valuable information on how to fight for healthy changes in their children's schools.