Events
Wednesday December 9, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Celebrate the release of
the latest issue of
Race, Poverty & the Environment
"Climate Change: Catalyst or Catastrophe?"
Vol. 16, No. 2
Release Party
Wednesday, December 9th @ 6 p.m.
Somar Bar and Lounge
1727 Telegraph Avenue and 18th St.
Oakland, California.
Enjoy the music, mingle, nibble on hors d'œuvres, receive a free copy of the latest RP&E, and enjoy refreshments from the bar.
RSVP or for more information call (510) 839-9510 or email rsvp@urbanhabitat.org
Enjoy the music, mingle, nibble on hors d'œuvres, receive a free copy of the latest RP&E, and enjoy refreshments from the bar.
RSVP or for more information call (510) 839-9510 or email rsvp@urbanhabitat.org
This issue is dedicated to Luke W. Cole (1962-2009). Founding co-editor of the journal Race, Poverty & the Environment and founder of the Center for Race, Poverty and the Environment.
Thursday December 10, 2009
Start: 5:00 pm
End: 6:30 pm
A letter from East Bay Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice:
Friday December 11, 2009
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:00 pm
The Social Equity Caucus Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute pilot is well underway, with strong results and an enthusiastic cohort of participants. Our next quarterly meeting will provide you with the opportunity to get more engaged with this exciting program for social change. Join Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute staff, cohort members, and allies, who will present you with a debrief of the pilot and solicit your suggestions about outcomes, target seats, curriculum, and alumni programming. We will also unveil the timeline for the next cohort.
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 7:30 pm
Join us at "Velo Vigil” to urge governments and individuals to reduce greenhouse gas through U.S. action at the UN Climate Conference and through personal action like cycling.
Bring lots of bike reflectors (to make a sign) as well as LED lights, candles, and cameras. Non-cyclists and the whole family are welcome.
More information at:
http://www.350.org/node/13135
Learn what "350" means at:
http://www.350.org
Bring lots of bike reflectors (to make a sign) as well as LED lights, candles, and cameras. Non-cyclists and the whole family are welcome.
More information at:
http://www.350.org/node/13135
Learn what "350" means at:
http://www.350.org
Saturday December 12, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Bank of America's Barbara Desoer to Meet with CCISCO and PICO Leaders
St. Ignatius Church to Divest Unless Desoer Comes Through with Promise and Results
After a successful protest in San Francisco, Bank of America President of Home Mortgages and Insurance Barbara Desoer has agreed to meet with CCISCO and PICO leaders on January 12, 2009 at Holy Rosary Church in Antioch for national loan modification negotiations. With only a pitiful 98 permanent loan modifications across the country, Bank of America has fallen short of fulfilling their bailout promises.
St. Ignatius Church to Divest Unless Desoer Comes Through with Promise and Results
After a successful protest in San Francisco, Bank of America President of Home Mortgages and Insurance Barbara Desoer has agreed to meet with CCISCO and PICO leaders on January 12, 2009 at Holy Rosary Church in Antioch for national loan modification negotiations. With only a pitiful 98 permanent loan modifications across the country, Bank of America has fallen short of fulfilling their bailout promises.
Monday December 14, 2009
Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Non-profit advocates and entrepreneurs of all
stripes know that one great way to build an organization, raise
awareness about issues, and retain the interest of members and
supporters is by creating and distributing a well-written online
newsletter. This course brings you the hottest tips and ideas on how to
create a low-cost newsletter. In two intensive, interactive three-hour
sessions, learn about:
* The key elements of a successful newsletter
* The best strategies for writing a great newsletter
* Contemporary newsletter design
* The latest resources for newsletter distribution
