Sentences with phrase «with civic groups»

Participated in three separate community rejuvenation projects, working with civic groups in helping at - risk youth create murals in public areas

The Alliance is composed of a mix of government and commercial businesses, with some civic groups and labor.

Not exact matches

Both cite Manchester's own good community works and his larger dedication to San Diego, and say he has pledged to work with them to turn over the U-T to a community group wanting to run it for long - term civic interest.

Newspaper interviews and lectures with question - and - answer periods for civic organizations and church groups soon followed.

Interwoven with familial, civic, devotional, and secular configurations that are structurally different from the local church, other religious groupings offer alternative patterns of collective reverence and incidentally suggest other ways by which Christianity might conceivably have spread among peoples.

There the Brunner Foundation, in cooperation with the theological faculty of the university and various church and civic groups, is sponsoring a series of lectures and festivities which began in early November with three public forums, followed by an «Emil Brunner Faculty Day» on November 29.

As suggested earlier, the minority faith community or movement does not necessarily become a separate civic group, political group, but remains with its own original group.

But the vast majority are not affiliated with any specifically religious organization (even though they may be up to their ears in civic, political, and cultural groups).

Support the Serve a Village Diaper Bank by conducting a diaper drive with your work, club, team, PTA, moms group, scouting troop, youth group, religious organization, school, community center, or any other civic minded group.

According to the resolution, scheduled to be considered at the next park board meeting on Sept. 13, the park district staff would meet with the club, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, and interested civic and community groups for 90 days to either adapt the gun club activities to eliminate violations or to relocate it to another site on park district property.

Support the diaper bank by hosting a drive with your work, school, club, organization, faith - based organization, or any other civic - minded group.

A frequent lecturer for professional and civic groups, «he was a very good speaker and could just entertain you with his way of promoting any activity that he was involved in,» his daughter - in - law said.

These have long been left for well - meaning civic associations and nonpartisan groups, but were taken up again and pursued with considerable energy and finesse by the Bush campaign among conservative Christians in 2000 and 2004, and by the Obama campaign among African Americans, Latinos, and college students in 2008 on the basis of new forms of political targeting.

The Bridging Gowanus community planning process was convened by the local elected officials representing the Gowanus area, organized together with community leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community Development.

This will include social events and happy hours for members and guests all along the 73rd Assembly District, co-sponsored events with like - minded civic and community groups as well as the hosting of events that delve deeply into issues that the community is concerned about.

«I've had a wonderful opportunity to serve the public in city and state government for almost 15 years and I've served the community,» said Tabone, a Bayside resident and attorney for John Catsimitidis» Manhattan - based Red Apple Group with a long career of civic involvement.

Israel made further rounds at the FDR Democratic Club, and then with a plethora of civic groups and senior centers all the while meeting one on one with community leaders.

Leading that movement were the town's own Historic Review Board, the Historical Society of Rockland County and the newly formed Heritage of West Nyack civic organization along with other history minded groups and individuals.

The Commission on Local Government Modernization - or Consensus, for short - was formed three years ago by six nonprofit civic groups with support from the city and county.

The retired Air Force member has been involved with several community activist groups, including Rochdale's civic.

Lipsky said he has already started reachining out to small businesses, community and civic groups and recruited a few to sign on with Cuomo's plan.

As a district leader, I work with elected officials, businesses, civic groups, and non-profit organizations to make our neighborhoods livable.

Good - government and civic groups are joining forces to press for a constitutional convention in 2019, with a vote on whether to hold a convention set for this November.

The plans were met with fierce criticism from civic groups, community boards and borough presidents who felt they either undid specific neighborhood protections or did not include deep enough affordability to help the New Yorkers who need it most.

In his capacity as district director, Rosenthal has been Lancman's primary liaison with community groups, civic associations and nonprofit organizations, while also assisting constituents with problems and coordinating events and services.

Vallone said he has worked with Community Board 1 and numerous Astoria civic groups to put together a rezoning plan that would ensure that the neighborhood's character was not changed by new development.

Since our civic group's formation, over two years ago, I've shared in the pleasure of working in volunteerism with our neighbors, fellow civic leaders, elected colleagues in government and numerous city agencies.

Many of the city's largest civic groups, many economists and West Side neighborhood groups agreed with Mr. Silver's opposition, though sometimes for different reasons, saying the stadium would hurt development by discouraging office tenants and residents who would not want to work and live next to it.

Delegates will deploy in two - person teams to regional capitals across Ghana to meet with election administrators, parliamentary candidates, domestic observer groups, and political and civic activists in these localities.

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

He said his work with community civic groups, CB 11 and the 111th Precinct has given him an opportunity to work closely with both Democrats and Republicans and that he would bring that same level of cooperation to Albany.

Check with your city or civic groups to see if there's a walking group in your area.

With three months left in Thomas W. Payzant's decade - long tenure as superintendent of the Boston schools, those charged with finding a successor are getting an earful from scholars, community groups, and civic leaders as they consider how much of a change agent the district neWith three months left in Thomas W. Payzant's decade - long tenure as superintendent of the Boston schools, those charged with finding a successor are getting an earful from scholars, community groups, and civic leaders as they consider how much of a change agent the district newith finding a successor are getting an earful from scholars, community groups, and civic leaders as they consider how much of a change agent the district needs.

Build on connections with civic and parent groups to provide funding and resources, including transportation, volunteers, and community - enrichment grants

Our understanding was greatly informed by talking with key observers in 2013 and again in 2015, including principals, current and former district staffers, advocacy groups, and civic leaders, whose insights are reflected below.

Our plan is grounded in the following two premises: 1) When purposefully synchronized with one another across multiple forms of media («cross-media»), children's and adolescents» exposure to high quality youth - oriented social and ethical story content, i.e. stories of substance specifically about character development, compassion, and courage (CCC), is a powerful way to promote youth academic achievement and ethical values; 2) Especially if these stories, told and «read» across media, in their various genres (human interest, biography, history and historical fiction, civic engagement, coming of age, social change, spiritual awakening, moral issues, etc.), are «taught» by «educators» (broadly defined) using an «evidence - based» pedagogy that A) makes use of peer to peer, and adult facilitated group discussion and debate as a primary form of instruction, and B) takes advantage of access to the texts of the story that are made available cross-media (narratives, scripts, videos, etc.) to foster students» critical thinking and ethical reflection skills.

The consensus among business leaders, policymakers, teachers» unions, and civic groups of what constitutes a good school has converged with a view of schooling that many parents and taxpayers have held for decades.

She spoke to civic and business groups, attending Rotary lunches and meeting with other community agencies.

Red4EdNC is a part of this group which collaborates with teachers, parents, business and civic leaders.

Urban school boards partner with religious organizations, charities, civic groups, and local government agencies to rally community resources to meet the needs of students and their families.

The U.S. Department of Education remunerated groups like the The Center on Civics... which were directed to rewrite curriculum and revisioning history, government and civics, establishing a national curriculum with the help of textbook compCivics... which were directed to rewrite curriculum and revisioning history, government and civics, establishing a national curriculum with the help of textbook compcivics, establishing a national curriculum with the help of textbook companies.

As a service to the community and in accordance with law, the Board of Education may allow community groups to use district facilities for educational, recreational, social, civic, philanthropic and other similar purposes when the facilities are not being used by the district or district - sponsored groups.

RI - CAN creates informed citizens with a commitment to closing the achievement gap through a combination of media work, electronic communications and social networking, publications and partnerships with like - minded civic and community groups and events.

By teaching civics in tandem with experiential learning, YES Prep teachers, more often than traditional public or private school teachers, were «very confident» that their students learned «[t] o be tolerant of people and groups who are different from themselves,» «[t] o understand concepts such as federalism, separation of powers, and checks and balances,» and «[t] o develop habits of community service such as volunteering and raising money for causes,» according to 2010 American Enterprise Institute Program on American Citizenship survey.30 As a charter network serving low - income students, its service - centered mission serves both the students and their communities.

EdLeaders should understand the pros / cons of district architecture and should discuss options with employee groups and civic leaders to make the best decision for the community.

Through my group in Gainesville, Florida, authors are invited to speak on panels for community events, share writing in critique groups, publish in the group's literary journal, and collaborate with schools and civic groups in the area.

They work with local schools, civic groups, neighborhood community associations, scout troops, and other organizations to provide humane education and promote the welfare of all animals.

Our Senior Technicians can visit schools or civic groups with important information about animal care.

Pittie Spay / Neuter Day — a partnership with Love - A-Bull, Emancipet, Town Lake Animal Center and other civic and community groups to promote and support free spay / neuter services for pit bulls and pit bull mixes

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