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Tell the Governor to Support Safe Routes to School

From California Pan-Ethnic Health Network

AB 516 (V.M. Perez), which strengthens the "Safe Routes to Schools" initiative, is on the Governor's desk after passing both houses of the legislature. The bill would encourage walking and bicycling by providing much needed funding to low-income communities for safe transportation routes. The resulting increase in physical activity would have positive health impacts, particularly in communities of color.

Send a letter of support to the Governor TODAY!

Sample letter attatched.

The Governor could make a decision on AB 516 at any time, so send your letter TODAY to voice your support.
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Women's Initiative for Self Employment: Organizational Profile

Mission Statement: 
Women's Initiative for Self Employment is a Bay Area non-profit which provides high-potential, lower-income women the training, resources and on-going support to start and grow their business. The business management training, technical assistance, and financial services we provide — in English and Spanish — improve the quality of life for the women we serve, their families and our communities.
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ACLU of Northern California's 2009 Bill of Rights Day Celebration

12/06/2009 - 2:00pm
12/06/2009 - 4:00pm
City: 
San Francisco
Address: 
ILWU Local 34 Union Hall, 801 2nd St. (at King St. next to AT&T Park)
Cost: 
$10 to $25 sliding scale admission.

Bill of Rights Day 2009

Join us for the ACLU of Northern California's 2009 Bill of Rights Day Celebration, honoring the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and featuring our new Executive Director Abdi Soltani.

Doors open at 1:00 p.m.
Reception to follow program at Paragon Restaurant (701 Second St.) at 3:30 p.m.

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General Plan Study Session - Planning Commission

12/09/2009 - 7:00pm
12/09/2009 - 11:00pm
City: 
Richmond
Address: 
450 Civic Center Plaza
Cost: 
Free

 

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REDI General Plan Campaign Update

The City of Richmond releases draft General Plan

Some REDI recommendations included, but more necessary

The City of Richmond released its draft General Plan. Some REDI recommendations are included, but more are needed.  We are focusing on greater community participation in planning processes for new development and for the city's green business plan.  The recent tragedy at Richmond High school underscores our call for environmental design which seekk to deter crime & violence.  We are calling for increased community ownership through a community land trust, and more

NEXT STEPS

  • April 7, 2011 Planning Commission Study Session on Draft General Plan Elements, 1, 3 through 5, 7, 9, 11 and 12 
  • April 21, 2011 Planning Commission Study Session on Draft General Plan Elements 2,6, 8, 10 and 13 through 15

For more information email Del Price at del[at]urbanhabitat.com

  • Click here to see the Richmond Draft General Plan
  • Click here to see the Richmond General Plan Adoption Timeline
  • Click here to see the review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report proposed General Plan Update by Communities for a Better Environment (CBE)
  • Click here to see REDI's General Plan recommendations

 

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REDI Leader Profile

Lorie Chinn

Richmond ACORN chapter president and REDI leader Lorie Chinn is a shining example of community leadership in action. Driven by her deep spiritual faith and “strength in numbers,” Lorie envisions a thriving community where neighbors are involved and work together. Originally from Texas, Lorie came to Richmond in 1986 accompanying her sister. Since then “the city of pride and purpose” has been home. In 1988, she became involved with Greater Richmond Social Services where she sat on the Board of Directors for over 15 years. She served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors for 8 of those years, which ultimately began her career as a community activist. At Coronado Elementary School she was the president of the School Advisory Counsel, School Site Counsel and a member of the District Advisory Council.

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Asian Pacific Environmental Network: Organizational Profile

Mission Statement: 
APEN seeks to empower low-income Asian Pacific Islander (API) communities to achieve environmental and social justice. APEN believes that the environment includes everything around us: where we live, work and play. And we strive to build grassroots organizations that will improve the health, well-being and political strength of our communities.
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David Brower Center: Organizational Profile

Mission Statement: 
One of the Bay Area’s most advanced green buildings, the nonprofit David Brower Center is an inspiring home for environmental and social action, combining both offices and program facilities in a 50,000 square-foot space. The David Brower Center provides a central address for the nonprofit community, a place to discover the connections between issues, build lasting relationships and affect real, substantive change.
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Oakland Rising: Organizational Profile

Mission Statement: 
Oakland Rising is a formation of six community-based organizations that have come together to build progressive power in Oakland. Organizations that make up Oakland Rising have decided to step-up and take leadership to build and put in place the capacity needed to realize and sustain a long-term progressive vision for Oakland.
Current Campaigns: 
Yes on Everything Campaign for the Oakland Citywide Special Elections
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