From the moment I arrived in Detroit, the conference theme “Another World is Possible” was evident around me. The corollary theme, “Another America is Necessary,” was in the minds of participants after decades of outrageous corporate greed, man-made environmental catastrophe, seemingly endless wars, threats to immigrants and youth, the destruction of communities and jobs, disappearing affordable housing, etc.
On August 12th & 13th GIFT is hosting their biennial funrdaising conference. Money for Our Movements (formerly known as Raising Change: A Social Justice Fundraising Conference) will bring together hundreds of social justice activists and grassroots fundraising experts for two days of learning, relationship building, and strategizing for well-resourced social justice movements.
At the 2010 US Social Forum, NOA and the DataCenter released Sustaining Organizing: A Survey of Organizations During the Economic Downturn, an analysis of a survey conducted with 203 organizations engaged in community organizing and movement building work. The study looks at the impact of the recession on our work and resources.
NOA founding board member Kamau Marcharia has come under attack again. In April 2007, we updated you of the obstacles he has faced. His life story is one of dignity and integrity in the face of unprincipled attacks and a flawed legal system. Once again, we need to show our support of an ally who has so often lifted others.
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