Sentences with phrase «pressing need for community»

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«Solving the need for digital banking services among low - income communities in the United States is a pressing priority,» said Andrea Jung, president and CEO of Grameen America.

Much more promising is the appearance here and there of day - care centers at the parents» workplace, and day care provided by parishes and temples where it serves the triple purpose of providing meaningful work for members of the community (especially older people), meeting a pressing need of the community's young couples, and beginning the religious education of the community's children.

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.»

BY PAUL SCHINDLER At its annual New York City Gala this month, the Washington - based Human Rights Campaign presented a program that focused just enough attention on the dangers created since Donald Trump became president to press the urgent need for the community to engage in productive resistance to the now one - year old administration.

«This will let us take the time needed, with community input, to evaluate renewable energy options for the Empire State Plaza energy project, so that we can follow the best path forward,» Quiniones said in the press release.

For the past two decades Comic Relief has been uniting the comedy community with some of society's most relevant causes and pressing needs.

In its recently published Ramadan and Exams 2016 information paper, the ASCL said: «The imams, Islamic scholars, and leaders we consulted were agreed that there is a pressing need for UK - based religious authorities to collectively discuss this issue and recommend solutions for Muslim communities.»

«Our community needs to be more informed about these schools» scores, and CMOs [charter management organizations] need to be held accountable for their unacceptable performance,» said Mary Moran, executive director of Our Voice Nuestra Voz, in a press release announcing the launch of the campaign # 30NolaEdWatch, an initiative to hold these schools accountable.

It isn't a program that needs to be required or mandated for every community,» she told reporters in a press conference following her visit with Stoneman Douglas students.

They raise money to support class projects that meet a pressing community need, provide real - world applications for students» class work, and help them grow from the experience.

Thursday's press conference was coordinated with a national effort to draw attention to the needs at traditional public schools, and pressure legislators to increase funding for providing those services — an approach known as the community schools model.

Therefore, educators, the press, community leaders, and civil rights organizations need to press for better and more positive solutions.

We need to acknowledge that consigning small independent presses and self - publishers entirely to Amazon is just not a good thing for our culture or communities.

Show Hope is a non-profit organization that mobilizes individuals and communities to meet the most pressing needs of orphans in distress by providing 1) homes for waiting children through adoption aid grants, and 2) life - saving medical care for orphans with special needs.

«In addition, the cost savings realized in this consolidation will allow the police department to respond to other pressing needs, including the purchase of a body - worn camera system as part of a pilot project to improve transparency and safety, the equipment and overtime costs necessary to provide support for community festivals and events, and a camera system at our police headquarters.»

Members meet throughout the year for professional development, to discuss pressing needs in the community, and share funding priorities.

Show Hope is a non-profit organization that mobilizes individuals and communities to meet the most pressing needs of orphans in distress by providing 1) homes for waiting children through adoption aid grants, and 2) life - saving medical care for orphans with special needs.

By providing essential support for art education, the Education Fund addresses the pressing need for access to the visual arts in our community.

That it didn't take a disaster to trigger the reconstruction is a credit to the team of engineers and managers in charge of the water supply, along with elected officials willing to sell the need for the proactive investment to the 8 million users of the system, as well as the community campaigners who pressed for action.

There's plenty more to explore in the new edition of the bulletin, including articles on the pressing need for getting climate information to the communities that need it most; a fresh look at the climate - malaria debate in East Africa (it doesn't appear to be the last word); and an account of an international program enlisting students in studying climate and the water cycle.

The unprecedented rate and global reach of Arctic change disproportionally affect the people of northern communities, further pressing the need to prepare for and adapt to the new Arctic.

It does appear to me that there is a need for the scientific community to become far more involved in countering misinformation in the popular press.

The green roof industry continues to grow rapidly in response to the pressing need for cleaner air, better stormwater management, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and developing more usable green spaces in communities.

Centro Latino is a California non-profit addressing the pressing need for basic literacy instruction among the Los Angeles Latino community

«The legal academy needs a truly open repository for legal scholarship, with a long - term commitment to the many communities it serves: scholars, students, lawyers, and the public,» said James Grimmelmann, professor at Cornell Law School, in a press release announcing LawArXiv's launch.

The press conference will feature Joseph Wong, Joy Kogawa and Hesh Troper, representing communities that Canada apologized to for unfair and unjust treatment of their people in a time of great need.

What I'm hoping will happen in the next three years is that funders of health care, social services, housing, etc. and legal aid providers and courts will embrace working with groups outside of the legal domain and start using forms and technology to bring preventative law into places where vulnerable communities go for help with other pressing needs.

«We are thrilled to partner with the Fair Work Center and Seattle University to address the pressing legal needs of the low - wage worker community,» said Christine Cimini, Associate Dean for Experiential Education and Professor of Law at the University of Washington School of Law.

The FCC plan is a positive development, but it needs to be coupled with additional steps to increase competition for smaller communities, according to Free Press, a digital advocacy group that has fought for greater competition in rural parts of the country.

Show Hope is a non-profit organization that mobilizes individuals and communities to meet the most pressing needs of orphans in distress by providing 1) homes for waiting children through adoption aid grants, and 2) life - saving medical care for orphans with special needs.

Professional Experience American Red Cross (Douglasville, GA) 11/2007 — Present Communications Manager • Lead the strategic direction and implementation of all public relations and communication functions to achieve American Red Cross Blood Services collection goals and organizational objectives • Collaborate with Chapter counterparts to promote a singular American Red Cross image and messaging throughout the state • Develop viable communications plan to assure effective community awareness of critical need for donations • Produce market communications and develop media outreach initiatives, including press releases, media inquiries, and special project updates, to ensure image and brand consistency • Author and edit scripts, presentations, and speeches for use by senior - level organization executives • Establish partnership within the community to enhance awareness of the blood donation program while leveraging key relationships with local - and state - level media professionals • Develop and implement an annual public relations and communications budget to ensure self - sufficiency and utilize financial resources in an efficient manner • Execute and supervise all staff - related functions including hiring, training, evaluation, and career development to create a well - qualified team and enhance operational success • Plan and implement employee award and recognition programs to honor milestone achievements, customer service excellence, and the accomplishment of national initiatives • Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity Potency Purity (SQUIPP), the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and all other applicable federal, state, and local entities

Medical Sales Respresentative — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with a background in sales, marketing, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Design and implement comprehensive marketing campaigns and all collateral materials Direct company charitable events creating community goodwill and respect for the brand Author and distribute company newsletter, press releases, and other official correspondence Consistently meet or exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Generate company record of $ 8 million in sales while doubling client base Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Develop and lead training in customer service and sales best practices resulting in enhanced team skill sets Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, partners, and community leaders Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat business Serve on multiple strategic planning committees to guide business development initiatives Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity

Wadeye seemed a good choice for a COAG trial — a large community with a number of pressing needs.

There remains a pressing need for broader based education and awareness - raising in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities across Australia to ensure that Indigenous interests and rights are protected.

As I think some of the speakers commented yesterday - the needs of the stolen generations and their communities are too pressing for people to wait for governments to lead the way.

Consequently, Head Start programs and other preschools in low - income communities report a pressing need for effective tools to build children's social - emotional skills in preschool settings.

Show Hope is a non-profit organization that mobilizes individuals and communities to meet the most pressing needs of orphans in distress by providing 1) homes for waiting children through adoption aid grants, and 2) life - saving medical care for orphans with special needs.