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Candace Carponter, a lawyer who works with local advocacy group Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn, says that the clause flies in the face of what the community wanted out of the Atlantic Yards development.

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Last year there was a string of serial rapes and we are speaking with some of the local advocacy groups and developing a plan to keep the space open and staffed Friday and Saturday nights until an hour after the bars close so that if there is anyone feeling uncomfortable or threatened by a situation can come and use the space as a safe haven and have the option of being walked home at the end of the evening.

Much like America herself, national advocacy groups (Hispanic or otherwise) do better when their power comes from — and remains with — the state and local level.

«She is a seasoned public affairs professional with extensive experience in local, state and federal affairs, having successfully led numerous advocacy campaigns in the grassroots, political and legislative realms.

Meet with local food producers, retailers, transports, food banks, food advocacy groups (NGOs), faith leaders, and food recovery / recycling operations (e.g., composters, biogas producers), to identify local issues and opportunities surrounding food loss and waste.

In addition, the partnership with Feeding America not only invests in the food bank network, but also allows Starbucks the opportunity to lend support to advocacy efforts around hunger relief programs at the national and local levels.

Our hope is to have the U.S. government, in partnership with the many stakeholders in the food system, including producers, manufacturers, retailers, non-profits and food advocacy groups, faith organizations as well as leaders from state, tribal, and local government, join in using the Call to Action as an opportunity to further individual and collective actions on preventing food waste.

Circle of Moms: Get advice from thousands of other moms in an online private sharing circle for sharing family updates Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA): The mission of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association, together with its state and local members, is to support and promote court - appointed volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.

We have been be working with districts, the Department of Education, FRAC, and local advocacy organizations to increase participation.»

Anne has been involved with local midwifery and women's health advocacy organizations in the New York metropolitan area, and among other positions was the Chair of «NYC Midwives» for two terms.

But Gordon and other conservancy members concede much hard work — finding common ground with government agencies and other local advocacy groups — lies ahead.

Partnering with other local groups that share a mission (hunger advocacy groups, youth - focused groups such as Boy and Girl Scouts and YMCA / YWCA, local colleges or universities, hospitals, etc.).

Jodine serves on the board of her local breastfeeding advocacy group, for the Best for Babes Foundation, and volunteers with ILCA, INFACT Canada, and Friends of the WHO Code.

If you are not already familiar with RDA, it trains and supports grassroots advocates in leading local Real Diaper Circles, compiles and distributes research on cloth diapering and leading cloth diaper advocacy, it works with media and other businesses and organizations to increase awareness about cloth diapers, and provides direct, reliable and unbiased support for consumers.

With local officials from school board on up now hearing from internet - organized constituents, and with cadres of veteran Obama volunteer commandos dug in across the country post-election, we may see an explosion of email, online video, social networking outreach and all of the other tools of electronic advocacy in the coming months — but this time turned on the projects in the stimulus bill, not on electing a candidWith local officials from school board on up now hearing from internet - organized constituents, and with cadres of veteran Obama volunteer commandos dug in across the country post-election, we may see an explosion of email, online video, social networking outreach and all of the other tools of electronic advocacy in the coming months — but this time turned on the projects in the stimulus bill, not on electing a candidwith cadres of veteran Obama volunteer commandos dug in across the country post-election, we may see an explosion of email, online video, social networking outreach and all of the other tools of electronic advocacy in the coming months — but this time turned on the projects in the stimulus bill, not on electing a candidate.

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He was a partner at BuzzMaker where worked with international leaders, Presidential, Senate and Congressional campaigns, national advocacy organizations including the American Jewish Congress, local nonprofits such as La Salle Academy and NYCLASS, and local businesses.

Electoral campaigns and local or regional advocacy campaigns should start connecting with local bloggers as early as possible, both as a channel to reach potential supporters and as a way to begin to shape the public discussion about the political race or issue.

At the State Legislature on Monday: — The Senate Standing Committee on Local Government will meet at 9 a.m. in Albany to «listen to local governments, local elected officials, and local government advocacy organizations regarding shared services and discuss how Albany can better partner with localities.&rLocal Government will meet at 9 a.m. in Albany to «listen to local governments, local elected officials, and local government advocacy organizations regarding shared services and discuss how Albany can better partner with localities.&rlocal governments, local elected officials, and local government advocacy organizations regarding shared services and discuss how Albany can better partner with localities.&rlocal elected officials, and local government advocacy organizations regarding shared services and discuss how Albany can better partner with localities.&rlocal government advocacy organizations regarding shared services and discuss how Albany can better partner with localities.»

Riverkeeper is delighted that Governor Cuomo is committed to tackling the scourge of plastic pollution but we encourage him to champion policies similar to the policies local communities are considering, with a proven track record of success,» said Jeremy Cherson, Advocacy Coordinator for Riverkeeper.

Whether your organization is local or national, with the right tools and techniques, you can tap into the rising tide of advocacy and make your voice heard.

The Teachout - Wu campaign has been banking on online engagement with frequent social media posts, Facebook advertising, a Victory Center page with an online phone banking tool and mapped local coordinators across the state, an AskCuomo page in response to Cuomo's refusal to debate, and is also receiving support from a Thunderclap campaign started by a teachers» advocacy group.

The advocacy group Friends of Bushwick Inlet Park set up a countdown clock, camped out overnight with local politicians and rallied on the steps of City Hall to draw attention to the cause.

Mr. Schneider said the police department will work with other local agencies, advocacy organizations and mental health experts to determine how to strengthen the county's overall approach in dealing with over 1,000 sex offenders.

Quigley joined with a number of local northern Manhattan elected officials, including New York State Assemblymember Robert Rodriguez and New York City Councilmember Melissa Mark - Viverito, community leaders such as Department of Youth and Community Development's Commissioner Jeanne B. Mullgrav and Supportive Children's Advocacy Network (SCAN)'s Executive Director Lewis Zuchman, and a host of residents, including local schoolchildren, for the center's unveiling in a late afternoon reception.

«Together with our Department of Social Services, the Child Advocacy Center, the Sheriff's Office, the District Attorney's Office, local law enforcement and community partners such as the YWCA of the Mohawk Valley, we work diligently all year long to raise awareness of child abuse, prevent its tragic occurrence and support victims.

LGBT activist Will Rodriguez - Kennedy is a Republican - turned - Democrat and former president of the local chapter of Log Cabin Republicans, a Republican gay rights advocacy group (he resigned after making a purchasing mistake with the group's debit card).

Meanwhile, Kit Malthouse has been told to resign as patron of the MS Society and James Cleverly has been forced to stand down from his role as patron with local charity Advocacy for All.

«SERAP fears that the overbearing bill would inhibit and obstruct the ability of Nigerians to work collectively through local and international organizations on any human rights, transparency and accountability research or advocacy that may be deemed contrary to «the national interest» of Nigeria, or not «consistent with the programmes of government.»

Although a third party with its own ballot line in New York and a few other states, the WFP largely functions as an advocacy organization within Democratic Party politics, endorsing and campaigning for left - leaning contenders in local primary elections.

«We're still contemplating a variety of measures including grassroots mobilization, advocacy, engagement with local and state officials and even litigation to oppose what we view as unlawful and discriminatory executive orders,» Cahn said.

New York State United Teachers, with local unions and advocacy groups, announced Thursday an upcoming effort to lobby Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Legislature, the state Education Department and the Board of Regents to end testing in pre-kindergarten through second grade.

While his advocacy for good government is well known throughout national politics, Steve is a local voice with strong community roots in Bayside where he is also a member of Community Board 11, the place he calls home.

Partnership for Student Advocacy (PFSA): An advocacy organization that closely collaborates with schools and school communities, PFSA takes an inventory of local elected officials and reaches out through letters, phone calls, and personal visits to enlist the active support of key leaders on behalf of the schools itAdvocacy (PFSA): An advocacy organization that closely collaborates with schools and school communities, PFSA takes an inventory of local elected officials and reaches out through letters, phone calls, and personal visits to enlist the active support of key leaders on behalf of the schools itadvocacy organization that closely collaborates with schools and school communities, PFSA takes an inventory of local elected officials and reaches out through letters, phone calls, and personal visits to enlist the active support of key leaders on behalf of the schools it serves.

That means working with your local house of worship or progressive group, in, say, New York City or Los Angeles, and building relationships with local houses of worship and advocacy groups in suburban areas near them.

NYC Transit worked extensively with the community on the depot's design, including the creation of the Mother Clara Hale Depot Community Task Force with WEACT, a Harlem - based advocacy group, and the area's local elected officials.

Michael Beltzer, a father who has served on his local community board and on the 43rd Precinct Community Council, says he has worked for a decade as a «community advocate and servant» including time spent with small community and advocacy groups.

get involved with and / or donate funds to national environmental advocacy organizations like the Natural Resources Defense Council, the Environmental Defense Fund, and 350.org; and local groups like Environmental Advocates of New York and the NY League of Conservation Voters.

KSR is offering a number of incentives to entice businesses, including discounted rent, an apartment within the building to use at no cost, and partnerships with local food advocacy groups and community gardens for locally - grown produce.

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Child Advocacy Program, Jamestown Interclub Council, Marcia Bliss, Marvin Community House, The Resource Center, TRC Foundation, YWCA of Jamestown, Zonta Club of Jamestown

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Anne Hedin, Child Advocacy Program, Jamestown Boys and Girls Club, Paul Hedin, United Way of Southern Chautauqua County

The resolution charged a committee, composed of citizens from local labor unions and advocacy organizations, with examining the possibilities of a municipal public financing system.

«We continue to be incredibly grateful with the advocacy efforts of our local and New York State elected officials on behalf of the Alden and Holland Central School Districts,» said Fabiatos and Stoltman in a joint statement.

In our case, our science advocacy symposium will include an outreach fair as a way to connect our science community with local nonprofit science organizations looking for volunteers.

WCS's research is done in collaboration with a number of regional and local partners in the Arabian Sea working on advocacy and conservation, notably the Environment Society of Oman, among others.

While at the AAS, Bethany managed the public policy activities including, creating and managing a federal and local grassroots advocacy program designed to work with association members to effectively communicate with policy makers and successfully leading a coalition, working with Congressional leaders, and drafting legislation to secure millions of federal dollars appropriated for the restarting domestic production of Plutonium - 238 as a fuel source for planetary exploration.

The program employs several parent coaches who work with local parents to build advocacy and leadership skills.

For over two weeks in Lima, WGC and Women's Caucus members participated directly in the negotiations, held press conferences, conducted advocacy trainings, wrote articles, released reports and briefing papers, joined demonstrations and marches and collaborated with dozens of colleagues from around the world who participated through all this action in the COP in Lima or in support activities back home in local communities.

Parent Partnership Services are there and support for parents is detailed, as is advocacy and support for young people with SEN. Local information will be made available on how to access these services.

The Lab's staff will also continue to lead the national advocacy agenda that NCTL launched in 2007 Additionally, grant will support the Lab's «By All Means» initiative by providing advice and support to the city teams, leveraging financial and technical assistance resources, conducting research on the effectiveness of local work, documenting local work and disseminating best practices, brokering national partnerships with organizations in the health, education, social service, and community schools» fields, and providing direct technical assistance in relevant areas of expertise.