Sentences with phrase «other local community organizations»

She has also been active in a number of other local community organizations.

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The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit organization comprised of businesses, professionals, and other community groups working together to ensure a sustainable local economy that supports a true live, work and play community.

The Springfield, Missouri - based hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor recreation retailer provided more than 80 Tracker boats to local, state and federal government agencies and rescue organizations in the widely flooded city, as well as in other impacted communities in Texas.

Why not spearhead something or reach out to local organizations like your Chamber of Commerce to see if other area businesses might be interested in building a community event around shopping local?

Whether hosting an event on campus to inform your community about a humanitarian issue happening on the other side of the world, going into your city to help at a local organization or picking up trash on the way to class, getting involved and engaged in any way possible is an important facet to add to your college life.

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....

Other community groups, such as libraries, professional organizations, public health and safety agencies, the colleges and churches — all could contribute to helping local stations focus much more on their educational obligation to the community.

Other symptoms of this new spirit are to be found in the increased interest in the common worship of the academic community, though this is by no means universally evident; in the widespread and intensive discussions of faculties about the purpose and organization of the course of study; in the experiments that are being carried on to relate the work of the seminary more intimately to the work of other church agencies, particularly to the local churOther symptoms of this new spirit are to be found in the increased interest in the common worship of the academic community, though this is by no means universally evident; in the widespread and intensive discussions of faculties about the purpose and organization of the course of study; in the experiments that are being carried on to relate the work of the seminary more intimately to the work of other church agencies, particularly to the local churother church agencies, particularly to the local churches.

Meals and snacks are served at sites that can be located at schools, community centers, faith - based organizations, local libraries, recreation centers, and other places in neighborhoods across the Commonwealth.

Safe Kids Middlesex County collaborates with local fire and police departments, bicycle organizations, the Connecticut Elks and other organizations in the community to provide safety education and materials to children and their caregivers.

In addition to checking with your local hospital, you can try childcare cooperatives, universities, libraries, churches, synagogues, and other religious or community organizations.

«Together, with our national benefactors plus the support of the local business community and volunteers, we can meet our mission of providing a welcoming space that celebrates, nurtures and empowers the LGBT community and our friends and neighbors in South Florida while setting an example for other national organizations.»

Other partners include Durham County, Durham Public Schools, Durham Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University as well as local businesses and non-profit organizations.

A: NAYS programs are provided at the local level through dynamic partnerships with more than 3,000 community - based organizations, which includes parks and recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs / YWCAs, and other independent youth service groups throughout the country.

NAYS programs are provided at the local level through dynamic partnerships with more than 3,000 community - based organizations, which include parks and recreation departments, Boys and Girls Clubs, Police Athletic Leagues, YMCAs / YWCAs, Catholic Youth Organizations and other independent youth service groups throughout the country.

Call specialists will problem solve and refer callers from throughout Vermont to government programs, community - based organizations, support groups, and other local resources.

For example, in Willis Independent School District in Texas, school organizations such as parent - teacher groups and booster clubs, as well as local community groups such as Boy and Girl Scouts, are exempt from rental fees and pay only for supervision, security, and cleanup costs, while all other groups must pay $ 50 an hour to rent a school kitchen.22

Local WIC agencies and other community breastfeeding resource organizations can be invited to provide education if the facility has limited staff.

To provide more fruits, vegetables, and other fresh and nutritious foods for school meals, the USDA is also working to develop farm - to - school partnerships with local farmers, States, localities, tribal authorities, school districts, and community organizations.

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.

(2) to supplement and complement the efforts of States, the local school systems and other instrumentalities of the States, the private sector, public and private educational institutions, public and private nonprofit educational research institutions, community - based organizations, parents, and students to im - prove the quality of education;

In making her endorsement, Assemblymember Nolan cited Jimmy Van Bramer's deep roots in the community and extensive record of service for the Queens Library, Community Board 2, Ridgewood and Western Queens Independent Democratic Clubs, New York State Democratic Committee, Clean Money Clean Elections, Sunnyside United Neighborhood Network and many other local organcommunity and extensive record of service for the Queens Library, Community Board 2, Ridgewood and Western Queens Independent Democratic Clubs, New York State Democratic Committee, Clean Money Clean Elections, Sunnyside United Neighborhood Network and many other local organCommunity Board 2, Ridgewood and Western Queens Independent Democratic Clubs, New York State Democratic Committee, Clean Money Clean Elections, Sunnyside United Neighborhood Network and many other local organizations.

So there was a bittersweet feeling in the air at Mohonk Mountain House as the Gardiner Democratic Committee gathered community activists, current and former public officials, staff from various land trusts and environmental organizations and other local luminaries to review some highlights of Hinchey's career and give him a sentimental sendoff.

Dear Neighbor, In an effort to ensure the Hudson Valley is fairly represented in all legislative matters before the Senate, I and eight other local Senators representing Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester Counties have formed the Hudson Valley Delegation — a bipartisan coalition to more effectively advocate for the needs and concerns of the residents, communities, organizations, and elected officials of the Hudson Valley.

Two weeks ago, Espada showed up at a Community Board 6 meeting and presented checks to the board itself and two other local organizations.

Finally, Rosalie Burgher, who recently received a state Senior of the Year award for her years of service to the Olive Free Library and other community organizations, nominated local engineer, former film technician and anti-fracking organizer Jim Sofranko, with a second from his wife.

They work with community organizations and other neighborhood - based civic groups on local issues.

A coalition of organizations that include the U.S. Department of Justice, Erie County, Kids Escaping Drugs and a number of local colleges, among others, is sponsoring the session titled, «Our Community, Our Epidemic: Turning Drug Awareness into Action.»

Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation — The Saratoga County Capital Resource Corporation is a local development corporation that promotes the community and the creation of jobs in the non-profit and for profit sectors by developing and providing programs for not for profit organizations, manufacturing and industrial businesses and other entities to access low interest rate tax - exempt and non-tax-exempt financing.

Ideas to remedy loneliness include: Join Meetup.com groups, or start one; schedule time with friends or acquaintances; attend local events; sign up for classes to learn something new with other people; join a volunteer organization; join a church or spiritual community.

Parents, teachers and other community members are invited to the final conference, as well as guest speakers from local organizations doing relevant work.

But they all show the potential for positive and lasting change, and with greater sharing and exchange, could become powerful tools in the hands of indigenous peoples, local communities, other civil society organizations, and governments that are struggling to achieve a sustainable, equitable and just world.

This includes local grants from Metro United Way, Louisville Metro Government, and other community organizations, as well as grants through the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning Centerscommunity organizations, as well as grants through the federally funded 21st Century Community Learning CentersCommunity Learning Centers program.

Maine's plan also includes partnering with the Maine Education Policy Research Institute to identify successful longevity pay approaches in other rural states, approaching the state legislature to fund a pilot, and encouraging districts to partner with local business leaders and community organizations to fund this additional pay.

The Secretary specifically invites advice and recommendations from State and local education administrators, parents, teachers and teacher organizations, principals, other school leaders (including charter school leaders), paraprofessionals, members of local boards of education, civil rights and other organizations representing the interests of students (including historically underserved students), representatives of the business community, and other organizations involved with the implementation and operation of title I programs.

Local afterschool leaders could be using this data gathered during the school year — both the in - school attendance data and afterschool attendance data — to make improvements in afterschool programming and to enhance partnerships with schools, families, and other child - and family - focused community organizations in order to address poor attendance.

Successful initiatives have been created by organizations as varied as school districts, United Ways, universities, funders, local governments, and other community - based organizations.

The district conducts an annual climate survey — reaching parents, students, business people, faculty and staff members from local colleges, and other community partners including members of faith - based organizations — to learn what community people think about school and district programs and practices.

The district joined the My Brother's Keeper effort and will collaborate with families, other branches of government, local businesses and community organizations to increase the number of males of color who are succeeding academically and socially in our schools.

State educational agencies may also dedicate Title IV, Part B funds to local educational agencies, community organizations, nonprofits, and other eligible entities that seek to establish 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which could support students» learning mindsets and skills and related parent engagement accommunity organizations, nonprofits, and other eligible entities that seek to establish 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which could support students» learning mindsets and skills and related parent engagement acCommunity Learning Centers, which could support students» learning mindsets and skills and related parent engagement activities.

Take Action: Teach and reinforce biology concepts by having students grow a community garden where they donate plants and fruits / vegetables to a local food bank or other nonprofit organization.

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.

The California Community Schools Network will connect local community school efforts to each other and with statewide stakeholder / advocacy organizaCommunity Schools Network will connect local community school efforts to each other and with statewide stakeholder / advocacy organizacommunity school efforts to each other and with statewide stakeholder / advocacy organizations to:

Other districts and local organizations are taking note and beginning to pull together resources to make summer learning happen in their communities.

Currently PAC, along with other community organizations and SFUSD partners, is leading community conversations to hear from families and community members about their ideas to help inform SFSUD's Local Control and Accountability Plan.

Sent by Journey for Justice Alliance (a coalition of nearly 40 organizations of parents and students of color in 23 states) along with 175 other national and local civil rights, youth and community organizations.

This would include identification and partnership with other local organizations, community leaders and parents / families to ensure strong engagement in the effective operation of the schools.

As schools and districts across the country struggled to find high - quality, well - prepared leadership capable of improving learning, a need emerged to identify and support home - grown, innovative ideas generated by local nonprofit and community organizations, and to create new learning networks through which knowledge about improving leadership could spread to others in the field.

Through PACK, local organizations and leaders worked to expand learning opportunities for children and families at home and in the community through afterschool programs, neighborhood celebrations, leadership development, youth engagement, social marketing and other activities.

Safer, stronger communities: Charter schools typically engage local businesses and other organizations to help provide resources and services to the school and its families.