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« December 12, 2009 - December 17, 2009 »

12 / 12 PICO - National Negotiations w/ Bank of America in Antioch 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. more info
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12 / 14 Tips and Strategies for On-Line Writing 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 more info
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12 / 16 Stop the Pollution in Our Communities! Rally for Clean Air and Environmental Justice Start: 9:30 am End: 11:30 am Join the Bay Area Environmental Health Collaborative (BAEHC) in demanding that the Bay Area Air Quality Management District address the cumulative and inquitable impacts of toxic air pollution that hits hardest on low-income and working class communities of color. BAEHC is demanding that the Air District adopt our proposed Pollution Reduction Protocol that calls for an end to most new pollution permits and implementation of pollution reduction plans in overburdened communities. Recently, the Air District proposed regulatory changes that were a step in the right direction, and would have created stricter pollution thresholds in highly impacted communities. more info
12 / 17 Redistricting for Social Justice Start: 6:00 pm End: 8:00 pm Join SFHDC, the Osiris Coalition, and Greenlining Institute for a discussion on Redistricting for Social Justice Every ten years California re-draws the districts lines that will help determine who will be elected during the next decade. In 2010, a new "Citizens Redistricting Commission” will take over responsibility for this important task. more info

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