Articles Related to Advocacy
I.N.S.P.I.R.E. Series: Moneka Stevens-Cordova
Mar 11 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
“I am my community.”Moneka Stevens-Cordova was in her late teens when she heard the call for youth advocacy. At the time, she was living in a group home. “There was a 13 year old that came in and I remember thinking, why is he here? What help does he need?” She recalls that each morning before getting herself to... Read Article
I.N.S.P.I.R.E Series: Tomas Martinez - "I Am Who I Serve"
Feb 3 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Leadership
Tomas Martinez brings a unique perspective to his job as an outreach coordinator and promotor at La Plazita Institute in the South Valley area of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
“I love the National Geographic because it saved my life,” says Tomas Martinez, recalling the 1980 prison riot at the state penitentiary in Santa... Read Article
Albuquerque Law-La-Palooza
Jan 29 2015Related to: Advocacy
Thursday, February 26, 2015. 3pm - 6pm
Raymond G. Sanchez Community Center
9800 4th St. NW
Albuquerque NM, 87114
FREE Consultations with Attorneys.
Abogados bilingües y funcionados estarán disponibles. Bilingual attorneys and staff available.
First-come, first-served basis.
•Divorce
•Custody
•Landlord/Tenant... Read Article
Help Older Adults and Veterans Learn and Reconnect with Family and Friends
Jan 5 2015Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Technology
With support, older adults and veterans can receive free technical assistance to help reconnect them with loved ones. Technocademy, a nonprofit organization started by a high school freshman in Atlanta, helps senior citizens and veterans connect with their family and friends by offering free technology lessons throughout the... Read Article
Charities-Only Tax Bill Nearly Passes in the House
Dec 15 2014Related to: Advocacy
The work of charitable nonprofits in communities throughout the United States fell just a few votes short of receiving a boost by Congress last week when the Supporting America’s Charities Act, H.R.5806, was introduced, debated, and voted on by the House of Representatives.
H.R. 5806 sought to make permanent three charitable giving tax incentives:... Read Article
4 Things to Do to Get Out the Vote
Oct 2 2014Related to: Advocacy
Registering and helping people vote is one way to further empower the people we serve. Check out these 4 things nonprofits can do to get out the vote (via Nonprofit VOTE):
1. Attend Nonprofit VOTE's October 9 Webinar: Nonprofits Get Out the Vote
Thursday, October 9th at 12:00 pm MST
On November 4th, voters will decide on all 435... Read Article
Be a Change Agent
Aug 27 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development, Related to: Leadership
Are you working with a nonprofit to make the community better? Would you like to learn what you can do today to make your nonprofit a powerful force for change?
Join us on September 24 as Kim Klein demonstrates how nonprofits can work together to create change.
More people volunteer than vote. If... Read Article
Kim Klein is Coming to Albuquerque
Aug 4 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Fund Development
The Center for Nonprofit Excellence in partnership with Building Movement Project, is bringing Kim Klein to Albuquerque on September 24, 2014.
In Vote with Your Mission, Kim will demonstrate how nonprofits can be a powerful force for change. Join the conversation that helps us realize our collective power. In... Read Article
Something's Bubbling in Torrance County
Jul 3 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Self-reliance and self-determination are two characteristics historically associated with the Southwest.
Well, down in the tiny town of Mountainair, words are swiftly turning into action. The Lobos Pipeline is a project proposed by Kinder Morgan to move carbon dioxide through parts of New Mexico and Arizona and on to Texas for... Read Article
1.1 Million in Funds Approved for Supportive Housing
Jul 1 2014Related to: Advocacy, Related to: Collaboration
Several Crossroads for Women clients and staff spoke to Bernalillo County Commissioners on Tuesday, June 24th, in support of a project that would provide housing and supportive services to over 75 families in Bernalillo County.
Funding was unanimously approved and the project is slated to begin, Fall 2014.
Learn more about... Read Article