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Ana María Rivera-Forastieri
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- Name of the Organization
- Junta for Progressive Action
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- Ana Maria Rivera-Forastieri
- Job Title
- Director of Advocacy and Program Development
- Contact phone
- 203-787-0191
- Interest
- Advocacy
- Description Interest
- I am passionate about immigrant and workers rights. I work every day to look at systemic abuse and how to change that from the ground up. Building power in the community is my #1 goal.
Ana María Rivera-Forastieri's Blog
Junta Youth Summer Leadership Bootcamp
Posted on June 26, 2013 at 4:13am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Come join Junta at the 1st Summer Youth Leadership Bootcamp!
Develop leadership skills, learn how to speak your mind, begin to imagine and enact change, and see how your strengths can be an asset to the community. This week will feature food, games and fun activities, and campers will meet with inspiring speakers who are leaders in…
ContinueCommunity Organizer Fellowship at Junta for Progressive Action
Posted on January 9, 2013 at 11:51am 0 Comments 0 Promotions
Start Date: January 14th, 2013
End Date: May 31st, 2013
Position Summary:
The fellow will be working with the Advocacy Program. The program represents Junta’s central agenda as we move forward in our mission of improving the social, political and economic conditions of the community. It will combine advocacy and policy efforts with community-based organizing.
The fellow will have the…
ContinueURGENT: Volunteers needed for Deferred Action Clinics
Posted on September 5, 2012 at 3:07am 0 Comments 2 Promotions
On June 15, 2012 President Obama announced Deferred Action for immigrant youth. Deferred Action is an administrative power that the Executive Branch has to halt the deportation of individuals that may otherwise be subject to removal. On this ocassion, deferred action was announced for young immigrants that meet certain requirements.
Apostle Immigrant Services and Junta for Progressive Action will host the first of many clinics for deferred action applicants on September 15, 2012…
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Open Street Project
An Open Streets Family Reunion: Reflections from the 2018 Open Streets Summit
By Ryan O’Connor, Director of Programs, 8 80 Cities Recently 8 80 Cities wrote a blog post about open streets being a labour of love. That being the case, the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans felt like a family reunion of sorts. It was rejuvenating to see old and new friends who share our passion for open streets and are working tirelessly to create healthier, happier, and more connected communities across the world. The event, which took place on September 15-16, brought together more than 50 leaders who currently organize open streets programs or are interested in bringing the...
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Open Streets Summit Draft Agenda
We hope you are getting ready and feel excited about the Open Streets Summit in Gretna/New Orleans! Taking place from September 15-16, 2018, the Summit will feature tours, presentations and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Attendees will learn about the nuts and bolts of starting or scaling up open streets programs, including: Route design and planning Partnerships with business and officials Social inclusion Safety and logistics Marketing and promotion Program evaluation through measurable goals and metrics If you haven’t done it yet, click here to register for the Open Streets Summit only or...
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Open Streets Summit Speakers Announced!
The Open Streets Project is proud to announce that Ed Solis from Viva Calle (San Jose, CA), Romel Pascual from CicLAvia (Los Angeles, CA), Jaymie Santiago and Charles Brown from New Brunswick Ciclovia will join us as speakers for the 2018 Open Streets Summit in New Orleans and Gretna! Taking place from September 15-16 2018, the Summit will feature: Behind the scenes tour of the City of Gretna’s inaugural open streets program. Workshops, presentations, and networking opportunities with open streets champions and organizers from across the continent. Training and inspiration for both -novice and experienced- open streets organizers and supporters...
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Local Initiatives Support Corporation
Creating Opportunity in Rural America: Why Our Funders Support Rural LISC
Funders make realizing our mission possible. At our recent Rural Seminar in Little Rock, Arkansas, we asked our funders why they support Rural LISC. Hear what our friends from USDA Rural Development, Mastercard Strive, U.S. Bank and Walton Family Foundation had to say.LISC and American Express to Help Small Businesses Prepare for and Recover from Future Natural Disasters with $5 Million Grant
A new $5 million grant from American Express will help LISC and its business development organization partners equip small business owners with the knowledge and tools they need to prepare for and recover from natural disasters. The work will focus on communities in Chicago, Detroit, New Orleans and Puerto Rico.In Memoriam: Beth Marcus, Former LISC EVP of Development
Beth Marcus, who died on Dec 1, was a 16-year veteran of LISC who led the organization’s fundraising to unprecedented levels of success, with an unwavering eye to forging maximum impact for underserved communities. In a tribute to her life and legacy, LISCers past and present reflect on Marcus’s extraordinary vision, effectiveness and heart.
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