Sentences with phrase «strong community support for»

The first round of submissions and consultations, conducted by the government between July and December last year, showed strong community support for the establishment of a national representative body.

There is strong community support for wind farms 2.

We at PASF are incredibly lucky to have such strong community support for our animals here at the shelter.

Elwood Community School Corporation is seeking a superintendent who is a visible and approachable leader in a district where there is strong community support for education.

Researchers Find that Districts and Schools Honored Have Common Traits, Including Consistent Funding and Strong Community Support for Music ``... students in quality music programs are consistently more proficient in other subjects and develop many ancillary life - long skills.»

«We had strong community support for finding alternatives and we made a good argument,» said CSEA Capital Region President Kathy Garrison, a county resident who is a plaintiff in the lawsuit.

Not exact matches

«A Conservative government will continue to deliver low taxes, strong support for families and seniors, safer streets and communities, and protection from rising national and international security threats,» Thom said.

Using a Lean Startup Methodology tailored for communities of color, DID excels at 1) finding Black and Latina women entrepreneurs with high growth companies and game changing ideas, 2) connecting them to an unmatched network of investors, mentors, and influencers, 3) developing their start - up toolkit and leadership skills, and 4) supporting their entrepreneurship journey from the build phase to exit with the goal of helping create companies that have a strong positive impact on the economic health of their local communities.

Thus while Jesuits fought for the rights of slaves and defended converted native communities, Spanish and Portuguese authorities supported slavery wholeheartedly — and armies are stronger than friars,

This latest attack will not make their lives any easier, particularly for those who live outside strong Catholic communities of support.

Perusing the index of Origins, the weekly publication of representative documents and speeches compiled by Catholic News Service, our imaginary historian will note, for example, the following initiatives undertaken at the national, diocesan and parish levels in 1994 - 95: providing alternatives to abortion; staffing adoption agencies; conducting adult education courses; addressing African American Catholics» pastoral needs; funding programs to prevent alcohol abuse; implementing a new policy on altar servers and guidelines for the Anointing of the Sick; lobbying for arms control; eliminating asbestos in public housing; supporting the activities of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (227 strong); challenging atheism in American society; establishing base communities (also known as small faith communities); providing aid to war victims in Bosnia; conducting Catholic research in bioethics; publicizing the new Catechism of the Catholic Church; battling child abuse; strengthening the relationship between church and labor unions; and deepening the structures and expressions of collegiality in the local and diocesan church.

I would consider following religion more closely If I could see more positive effects than just a strong community and support for your family and church - going friends.

Defra is also the focal point for rural policy, supporting strong rural communities and ensuring that dispersed rural needs are reflected in social and place - based policies across Government.

Stakeholders from government and industry have expressed a strong desire for the scheme to have support from all sectors of the community from the moment it is launched.

But I couldn't have asked for stronger support from the school's administration and community.»

The club had strong support in the community and it was undoubtedly a big blow to progress for the club.

The accreditation process allows API to come into communities in the most flexible and practical ways possible for volunteers while still providing standards and support for strong API Leadership.

«Just wanted to give a shout out to Steph — the ultimate rockstar mama who is strong enough to boldly let us see her vulnerabilities in order for us to feel capable, supported and part of this amazing community!

Co-author of the study Mary Renfrew, Professor of Mother and Infant Health at the University of Dundee, said: «This is the first large - scale study to show an increase in breastfeeding in communities where rates have been low for generations, and where it can be particularly difficult for women to breastfeed without strong family and community support, because of strong societal barriers.

Mass Audubon stands with the affected communities and other interested public and private groups in supporting a strong EPA permit governing the implementation of this crucial environmental cleanup project, which may well affect Massachusetts and the Northeast for centuries.

Deployment of IYCF counsellors from community to facility will go strong for support and encouragement.

Berkshire Bank, known for its great corporate citizenship and strong support of small businesses, is the official community partner of «Boston Seasons presented by Berkshire Bank» at City Hall Plaza.

The Recommendations for Communities is a document aimed to provide tools and support that will help community leaders establish a strong and positive youth sports culture.

Officials have said previous community surveys show strong support for the construction of such a center.

We all seek out a strong support community: Some of us may find a family or two nearby to share a regular playdate; others may bounce parenting questions off one trusted friend; for many parents, an API Support Group offers what we're looking for — a group of parents who share the same goals and the same struggles in a society that's not always friendly toward Attachment Parenting csupport community: Some of us may find a family or two nearby to share a regular playdate; others may bounce parenting questions off one trusted friend; for many parents, an API Support Group offers what we're looking for — a group of parents who share the same goals and the same struggles in a society that's not always friendly toward Attachment Parenting cSupport Group offers what we're looking for — a group of parents who share the same goals and the same struggles in a society that's not always friendly toward Attachment Parenting choices.

By donating you are supporting LGBTQ families, making our community stronger, and helping to make Family Week possible for others.

Our municipality - level results show that greater exposure of a community to the war is correlated with greater support for fiscally expansionist local mayors, whereas the individual - level survey data shows that stronger feelings of war - related trauma resulted in greater demands for income redistribution and government intervention.

That's especially true against a governor who has long gotten strong support in the gay community for his staunch fight for legislation in 2011 that allowed same - sex couples in the state to marry.

Having someone of Rangel's stature explain that even he can't make sense of polls showing strong support for Spitzer in the black community was a nice vote of confidence.

It seems that the best way to frame a response to these statements is to look at Palin's experience with Feminists For Life, and her suggestions that she's a strong woman, and to pick influential community organizing women relative to Palin's support base, and go from there?

The City of Dunkirk and the entire community have provided the strong leadership and support necessary for maintaining a growth oriented and business friendly philosophy.

I've been a strong, independent and progressive voice for Western New York, and I'm confident our community will support me on September 9, recognizing that I'm someone they can rely on to fight for Buffalo and Western New York in the State Capitol.»

As Gay City News noted when Paterson stepped up to the governor's office in March 2008, LGBTQ leaders in the state breathed a huge sigh of relief that Spitzer's successor came to office with an even stronger record of support for the community's goals.

The New City lawyer, Cornell, won the race handily, 5,549 votes to 4,314, despite strong support for Wolfe in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish communities in Ramapo.

Meaningful job creation programs, increasing the minimum wage, strong support for affordable housing, and an overhaul of the way elections are run in New York State are desperately needed, but Governor Cuomo and Senator Skelos, two of the three most powerful politicians in Albany, have refused to respond to the needs of low - income New Yorkers and their communities.

«The EMILY's List community — now more than three million members strong — is excited to support her glass ceiling shattering campaign for State Senate in the 60th District.»

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

There was also strong support, 57 percent, for spending more money that would reduce achievement gaps impacting minority and low - income communities.

Mehboob Khan, chair of the LGA's safer and stronger communities programme board, which meets today in Brighton, highlighted the support for anti-social behaviour schemes in operation.

Briccetti also cited the Republican attorney's «strong support» for reducing the state's «crushing» tax burden, saying that makes him the «only choice» for the business community.

NEW YORK, NY (08/18/2012)(readMedia)-- Meaningful job creation programs, increasing the minimum wage, strong support for affordable housing, and an overhaul of the way elections are run in New York State are desperately needed, but Governor Cuomo and Senator Skelos, two of the three most powerful politicians in Albany, have refused to respond to the needs of low - income New Yorkers and their communities.

Ezeemo who was at the palace of the traditional ruler of Amansea, Igwe Kenneth Okonkwo for the annual new yam festival of the community said he would maintain a strong partnership with the traditional institution as a way to lend support to ensure that the culture of the people was sustained if elected the state governor.

There is strong public and political support for a responsible transition for coal - impacted communities and increasingly little public or political support for continued coal bailouts.

Indicating the strong support in the community for such action, Poloncarz was joined by Sawrie Becker, Erie County Commissioner of Public Advocacy, Jesse L. Burnette, Director of the Erie County Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Sheri Scavone, Executive Director of the WNY Women's Foundation, Sara Vescio, Executive Director of the Canisius College Women's Business Center, Jill Ann Robbins - Jabine, CEO of the YWCA, Donna Berry, President of the YWCA Board of Directors, and other community members as he signed the Executive Order.

Voicing frustration at what he characterized as allies unwilling to walk the walk after the LGBT community's strong financial support for electing a Senate Democratic majority last year, Van Capelle had warned that if no vote happened on marriage equality, «We can find other friends who will do that job for us and do it faster.

Other surveys, such as this one by the Committee on Economic Development demonstrate support for reform is also strong in the business community; 72 percent are in favor of creating a public financing system that would match low - dollar contributions and give average citizens more incentives to contribute to campaigns.

SPECTRUM NEWS VIDEO: The Albany Devils may have left for Binghamton, but hockey is still going strong, thanks to community support, in Glens Falls.

And the mayor has faced criticism from onetime supporters in the police reform community for his hiring of Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and his strong support of the «broken windows» theory of policing, which holds that paying attention to smaller crimes will help stop larger ones from occurring.

I support good people, people who are pro-Buffalo and strong leaders for our community.»

Lawyer and small business co-owner David A. Martinez enjoyed strong support from the Hispanic community in his bid for the Erie County Legislature's 2nd District seat.