Signs of spring and covid lifting Sunday April 2 – 2:00 pm – Jason’s Deli We’re so excited to meet you in person and talk together about next steps! Please let us know if there is anything in particular you would like to get out of the gathering/anything that would be most helpful to you. You’re most welcome to bring a friend or two. Jan Shaper, Joanna Michener for Citizens Climate Lobby 7 More Years To Do This!
Good Housing is a Human RightUpcoming Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Essential workshops Tenisha Gist Dear Community Partners, Partners for Better Housing is excited to introduce 7 FREE Freddie Mac CreditSmart® Essentials cohort-based workshops designed to equip individuals with the tools to explore homeownership from April – October 2023! Each workshop will offer lessons about money management, homebuyer readiness, credit foundations and so much more. Each lesson is designed to empower and to encourage people to take the reins on their financial future so that they can reach their goals on their terms. Workshops will cover the following topics: Anyone that is interested can apply here: (https://forms.office.com/r/t42hmuVnHW)! Seats are limited! The first cohort, workshop […]
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LEARNS Act has been signed by Gov Sanders. A tragedy for most Arkansas children. What happens next? Below is a run-down by Sen. Greg Leding of where we are right now, and what we might do to have some impact on how the law is implemented. Read Sen. Leding’s insights, and then answer the request from the new Commissioner of Education, Jacob Oliva, for public comment. This is an important opening to politely tell him what his and Gov Sanders’ voucher plans mean to us. Jacob Oliva, Comissioner of Education Phone: 501-682-4203 Email: Jacob.Oliva@ade.arkansas.gov From Senator Greg Leding – greg@gregleding.com LEARNS […]
Yes Magazine Nov 2022 https://yesmagazine.cmail20.com/t/d-e-zeujiy-tllhqntj-q/ On very hot days, Victor Sanchez makes sure to leave his home in the afternoon. “The sun just pours in,” he said of his top-floor, west-facing apartment in Harlem, where he has two fans but no air conditioner. Sanchez usually finds a shaded bench in nearby Morningside Park, sees a film, or rides his bike to the beach, returning home after the relentless sun has begun to set. “It’s just dangerous to stay inside,” he said. In 2016, Sanchez, who is 67 and works in public media, helped scientists quantify just how dangerous it is […]
And how to make an impact! New (free) book on Climate Change and Advocacy Mark Dunlea’ via People vs Fossil Fuels <build-back-fossil-free@googlegroups.com> http://gelfny.org/putting-out-the-planetary-fire/ Green Education and Legal Fund – www.gelfny.org – January 1, 2023 Dear Climate Activists and friends: As we welcome a new year, time is rapidly running out for the world to avoid climate collapse. I have compiled a new climate book – Putting Out the Planetary Fire: An Introduction to Climate Change and Advocacy – which you can read for free on the Green Education and Legal Fund’s website. The link is to the index and chapter outline; each chapter is also […]
Arkansas is getting ready to do some things that are dangerous for birds and other creatures. They need your help. Please contact Glenn Hooks to find out how you can help the birds. How can you help during this year’s legislative session? VOLUNTEER FOR THE BIRDS Submit Volunteer Form Glenn Hook says: The Arkansas state legislative session just started, during which 135 senators and representatives will begin attending to the people’s business. We welcome them to Little Rock and look forward to a productive session over the next few months. As always, Audubon will be present and active at the Capitol […]
