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Taking on big energy companies with a grassroots campaign and the courts - 0 views

There is a grassroots environmental issue affecting New York right now. An organization called United for Action and various other groups and residents in the West Village have filed a Notice of Ap...

started by Edward Geary Jr on 05 May 13 no follow-up yet

Education advocates urge for a better New Jersey school - 4 views

The SDA's chief executive officer Charles McKenna retorted, "That is not an SDA problem." "If we had new schools, it wouldn't be a problem," Hodges replied. This stood out the most to me. The pas...

started by hollybelanger on 18 Sep 14 1 follow-up, last by Lori C on 19 Sep 14

Arts and Civic Engagement - 0 views

started by Paula Shane on 26 Mar 13 no follow-up yet

Boston Foundation applauds Governor's plan to eliminate tax exemption on soda, candy - 0 views

This is an article about how Governor Duval Patrick "released a budget that removes the sales tax exemption for soda and candy" in an effort to helm stem the tide of preventable chronic illness as ...

started by carmen powell on 17 Feb 14 no follow-up yet

Bridging Communities in East Boston - 1 views

Glad to see that cities are still investing in libraries.

started by April Aguirre on 08 Oct 13 1 follow-up, last by Mark Dempsey on 19 Oct 13

Week 13 - New Mattapan Teen Center - 0 views

www.bizjournals.com/...ton-turns-former-mattapan.html

shared by Lori C on 08 Dec 14 - No Cached

Lori C on 08 Dec 14

A new teen center that will serve 250 youth a year. I chose this article because it connected to what I wrote about for my reflection and organizing others this week.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A new teen center that will serve 250 youth a year. I chose this article because it connected to what I wrote about for my reflection and organizing others this week.</div>

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Proposed new rules aimed at better protecting elders in Massachusetts assisted living r... - 0 views

www.bostonglobe.com/...story.html

shared by lauren917 on 01 Dec 14 - No Cached

lauren917 on 01 Dec 14

Residents of assisted living homes would receive significant new protections under rules proposed Friday by Massachusetts regulators - changes aimed at closing gaps that threatened elders' safety. Under the strengthened regulations, assisted living residences would be prohibited from accepting residents so frail they need months of skilled nursing care.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Residents of assisted living homes would receive significant new protections under rules proposed Friday by Massachusetts regulators - changes aimed at closing gaps that threatened elders' safety. Under the strengthened regulations, assisted living residences would be prohibited from accepting residents so frail they need months of skilled nursing care.</div>

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Ohio's Civic Community - A Self-evalution - 0 views

http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/report-ohio-is-middle-of-the-road-with-civic-commu/nhp8y/?__federated=1 The people of Ohio have decided to examine themselves, and so the question is: How do ...

community Engagement civic change promoting evaluation

started by Nina Marrero on 26 Oct 14 no follow-up yet

No time to build your community - 1 views

Hello Everyone, I found this book at my local library, I haven't started reading it yet since I'm working so hard to catch up on some overdue assignments, but I feel that this book might answer som...

started by Paula Shane on 07 Apr 13 no follow-up yet

South Shore Community action Council local Heroes, 2013 - 0 views

www.wickedlocal.com/...tion-Council-Local-Heroes-2013

shared by gwenbroadway on 12 Apr 13 - No Cached

gwenbroadway on 12 Apr 13

PLYMOUTH - South Shore Community Action Council Inc. hosted its 19th annual Local Heroes Awards Night March 27 at the Radisson Hotel in Plymouth, sponsored by Rockland Trust Co., Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, Curtis Construction, and other area businesses. Each year, SSCAC recognizes those individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to fighting poverty and improving the lives of South Shore residents. Master of Ceremonies, Senate President Therese Murray, presented each Local Hero with a certificate of recognition from U.S. Rep. William Keating and official citations. This year's Local Heroes include:Brendan Haas - In February of 2012, then 9 years old, Brendan Haas, of Kingston, used Facebook to start a "trading up" program called "A Soldier for a Soldier." Starting with a toy soldier, Brendan eventually traded up for an all-expense paid trip to Disney. On Memorial Day, 2012, he gave that trip to the family of Timothy Steele of Duxbury, a soldier killed in Afghanistan. When Good Morning America gave him another trip as a reward for his generosity, he gave that trip away to another military family. Brendan is currently trading up to raise funds to move a solar house built and donated by MIT from storage in Boston to donated land in Princeton. Once the house is moved to its new location, he plans to give it to yet another military family. I think this article is important because it gives credits to us little people who are making a difference in the community.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">PLYMOUTH - South Shore Community Action Council Inc. hosted its 19th annual Local Heroes Awards Night March 27 at the Radisson Hotel in Plymouth, sponsored by Rockland Trust Co., Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation, Curtis Construction, and other area businesses. Each year, SSCAC recognizes those individuals, organizations, and businesses that demonstrate extraordinary commitment to fighting poverty and improving the lives of South Shore residents. Master of Ceremonies, Senate President Therese Murray, presented each Local Hero with a certificate of recognition from U.S. Rep. William Keating and official citations. This year's Local Heroes include:Brendan Haas - In February of 2012, then 9 years old, Brendan Haas, of Kingston, used Facebook to start a "trading up" program called "A Soldier for a Soldier." Starting with a toy soldier, Brendan eventually traded up for an all-expense paid trip to Disney. On Memorial Day, 2012, he gave that trip to the family of Timothy Steele of Duxbury, a soldier killed in Afghanistan. When Good Morning America gave him another trip as a reward for his generosity, he gave that trip away to another military family. Brendan is currently trading up to raise funds to move a solar house built and donated by MIT from storage in Boston to donated land in Princeton. Once the house is moved to its new location, he plans to give it to yet another military family. I think this article is important because it gives credits to us little people who are making a difference in the community.</div>

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Session 3 - Understanding a Diverse Generation - 1 views

started by Edward Geary Jr on 24 Feb 13 no follow-up yet

Exeter vigils pushing for end to gun violence - 1 views

www.seacoastonline.com/...20131017-NEWS-131019771

shared by donna mogardo on 09 Feb 14 - No Cached

donna mogardo on 09 Feb 14

This story covers a month-long vigil that I participated in for 5 weeks last October in Exeter, NH. after another unexpected shooting story was in the news. The Social Justice Committee at the church I attend wanted to bring awareness to this recent situation and the continued rampant acts of random gun violence plaguing the country. The vigil also coincided with the 1-year anniversary of the deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. In the past I would resist small vigils like this one because I believed, and I think erroneously, that something of this size couldn't make a difference (I was thinking of the March on Washington!). But the vigil's goal was simply to raise awareness, encourage conversation and give voice to caring.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This story covers a month-long vigil that I participated in for 5 weeks last October in Exeter, NH. after another unexpected shooting story was in the news. The Social Justice Committee at the church I attend wanted to bring awareness to this recent situation and the continued rampant acts of random gun violence plaguing the country. The vigil also coincided with the 1-year anniversary of the deaths at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown Connecticut. In the past I would resist small vigils like this one because I believed, and I think erroneously, that something of this size couldn't make a difference (I was thinking of the March on Washington!). But the vigil's goal was simply to raise awareness, encourage conversation and give voice to caring.</div>

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Fair planned to help veterans with jobs, education - 1 views

Veterans issues seem to be getting a fair amount of attention. There are billboards encouraging people to hire vets and also TV advertisements. Vets involved in the latest conflicts in Afghanistan ...

started by Julius Jones on 10 Mar 14 1 follow-up, last by donna mogardo on 23 Mar 14

Homeless Children in New York Need More Aid - 0 views

www.huffingtonpost.com/...ss-children-nyc_n_4876454.html

shared by Rachael Solano on 10 Mar 14 - No Cached

Rachael Solano on 10 Mar 14

Advocates rally to revamp conditions of homeless shelters in New York City.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Advocates rally to revamp conditions of homeless shelters in New York City.</div>

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Colleges are giving back to their surrounding community - 0 views

Colleges across the nation are providing civic engagement opportunities for their students, in effort to develop more well rounded individuals. Here was is what NYU is doing for their surrounding c...

Engagement Civic Community Change Together

started by Cori Williams on 18 Nov 13 no follow-up yet

New York Library Outreach - 0 views

http://www.nypl.org/help/community-outreach New York Library Outreach has numerous services dedicated to helping various populations. The Outreach services the incarcerated, the elderly, veterans, ...

started by Kaitlyn Wenzel on 06 Dec 13 no follow-up yet

Jarrett Ring-Resource Contribution 2 - 2 views

Thank you for sharing this! I was at the march and it was so amazing to be part of such a powerful movement!

started by Jarrett Ring on 22 Sep 14 1 follow-up, last by Athena Wyman Battalen on 25 Sep 14

Obama Calls on Men to Stand Up to Sexual Asssault - NBC News - 0 views

www.nbcnews.com/...-stand-sexual-asssault-n207356

Engagement community Change It'sOnUs It's On Us Campaign

shared by Nina Marrero on 22 Sep 14 - No Cached

Nina Marrero on 22 Sep 14

President Obama has introduced a new awareness campaign for young men to join and help protect women on college campuses. It's called "It's On Us" campaign.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">President Obama has introduced a new awareness campaign for young men to join and help protect women on college campuses. It's called "It's On Us" campaign.</div>

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Marines and Sailors Give Back - 0 views

Below is an article on Marines and Sailors giving back to the Boston Community: In July of 2014 in the Boston Community, Active Marines and sailors served veterans lunch at the New England Center f...

started by ffaldor001 on 06 Oct 14 no follow-up yet

Active Civic Engagement-Creating a New Normal for Youth - 1 views

www.ed.gov/...reating-a-new-normal-for-youth

shared by Jen Bautista on 16 Sep 14 - No Cached

Jen Bautista on 16 Sep 14

"This may not mean anything to somebody who is accustomed to civic action or to somebody who has always recognized the power they have. But for me, being a poor black girl from Baltimore, knowing I helped pass two pieces of important legislation makes me feel invincible."-Taikira White, The Intersection A young girl from Baltimore became active in civic engagement due to seeing kids like herself not go very far or even worse die. These two girls took a stand when most people just want to look the other way. It is easier to just leave things the way they are instead of standing up and trying to make a change for something that you believe in or think is right, What an inspiration these two young ladies are, they fought for what they wanted and are not only doing something for themselves they are helping their community and trying to make it a better place.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">"This may not mean anything to somebody who is accustomed to civic action or to somebody who has always recognized the power they have. But for me, being a poor black girl from Baltimore, knowing I helped pass two pieces of important legislation makes me feel invincible."-Taikira White, The Intersection A young girl from Baltimore became active in civic engagement due to seeing kids like herself not go very far or even worse die. These two girls took a stand when most people just want to look the other way. It is easier to just leave things the way they are instead of standing up and trying to make a change for something that you believe in or think is right, What an inspiration these two young ladies are, they fought for what they wanted and are not only doing something for themselves they are helping their community and trying to make it a better place.</div>

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