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Start: 6:45 pm
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circle seating, with instruments dvar tikkun Julie Kruse, Directions here. | ||
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Take action to save decent and affordable housing in DC and get involved in the campaign for better rental housing conditions and improved inspections and enforcement. Free childcare (please rsvp if needed). Interpretation in Spanish and Amharic. Sponsored by: Empower DC, Latino Economic Development Corporation, Legal Clinic for the Homeless, Legal Aid Society of DC, Bread for the City, Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center, AARP Legal Counsel for the Elderly, CNHED, and Tenant Associations from across DC. More info: 202-540-7419 | ||
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Start: 6:45 pm
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Join us for our next Fair Purple Line campaign meeting! To RSVP or for details, email rabbi@jufj.org . | ||
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Start: 11:00 am
Support community-based child care providers and keep quality, affordable child care available in our communities! The City has cut $22 million from the Child Care Subsidy Program budget & implemented policies that are declining enrollment at community-based centers. Start: 2:00 pm
End: 4:52 pm
The DC Council will be taking a first vote on legislation that would protect schools, libraries and parks from being sold for private profit. Help pack the hearing room to show support. Bring photo ID to enter. More info: Parisa@empowerdc.org or (202) 234-9119. Can't make it for the vote? Take action by emailing the Council: Start: 6:00 pm
Start: 11/19/2009 - 6:00pm
End: 11/20/2009 - 10:59am
This Spring, PEPCO filed an application for a rate increase of $51.7 million, the second increase in 2 years. If approved, PEPCO's revenue will rise by 14% despite having consistently failed to provide reliable service. This hike means higher utility bills for poor and working people. Sign up to testify before the commission by calling (202) 626-5150 at least 3 days before the hearing. If you unable to attend, written statements may be submitted by November 17th. Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) will hold their final public hearing to provide District of Columbia residents the opportunity to express their opinions related to affordable housing, special needs housing, homelessness and community development and public service activities in the District of Columbia over the next five years (fiscal years 2011 - 2015). The Hearing will be held on Thursday, November 19 @ 6:30 PM at the Reeves Center, 2000 14th Street, Northwest - 2nd Floor.
District of Columbia residents who would like to present oral testimony are encouraged to register in advance either by e-mail at www.dhcdevents@dc.gov, or by calling (202)-442-7200. Please provide your name, address, telephone number, and organization affiliation, if any. | ||
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Start: 11/19/2009 - 6:00pm
End: 11/20/2009 - 10:59am
This Spring, PEPCO filed an application for a rate increase of $51.7 million, the second increase in 2 years. If approved, PEPCO's revenue will rise by 14% despite having consistently failed to provide reliable service. This hike means higher utility bills for poor and working people. Sign up to testify before the commission by calling (202) 626-5150 at least 3 days before the hearing. If you unable to attend, written statements may be submitted by November 17th. | ||
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Start: 6:30 pm
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Learn how to empower your base and sustaining Your organization through grassroots fundraising. Training is free and open to the public.
Register online at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bdAvdFc2_2bP7TBKN2m08OLA_3d_3d
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Share strategies for building a grassroots funding base, help your organization grow in a sustainable way and learn about successful case studies. Part of the on-going Gerry Brittain Education Project and DC Jobs with Justice. Free and open to the public, but advance registration required. Register online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=bdAvdFc2_2bP7TBKN2m08OLA_3d_3d For more information contact 202.974.8281 Ruth Castel-Branco 888 16th St, NW suite 520 | ||
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Jews United for Justice shares information about events & opportunities sponsored by JUFJ allies, or information about local Jewish or inter-faith events and opportunities which concern local social justice issues, local anti-poverty work, or religious teachings about social justice issues.
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