Your voice matters! Alabama Arise Citizen's Policy Project expects another huge crowd at the 2016 Arise annual meeting. Members or individuals from member groups should come on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Montgomery to choose our 2017 issue priorities. New proposals will compete with [...]
CoopEcon 2016 is the fourth gathering sponsored by the Southern Grassroots Economies Progect (SGEP). At this year's event, the focus will be on the foundations of an economy rooted in cooperation and democratic ownership, one that meets the needs of all communities, including African-Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, women, youth, low-income whites, LatinX, and formerly incarcerated [...]
Hosted by the Sierra Club (Alabama Chapter), the Alabama Rivers Alliance, and Conservation Alabama: Have you ever wanted to talk to your elected officials about issues you care about but don't know exactly what to say or how to make your voice heard? The Sierra Club Alabama Chapter -- in partnership with Alabama Rivers Alliance and Conservation Alabama -- [...]
From the organizers: "Cahaba River Society members and the general public are invited to the 2018 annual meeting! Come learn about big challenges and opportunities for the Cahaba--and find out how you can make a difference! Program highlights include: special guest speakers, 2017 Cahaba Partner & Conservation Development Awards, and the election of the 2018 [...]
From the organizers: "This Arise Legislative Day is Tuesday, February 6, 2018 in Montgomery at the Alabama State House in Room 200. We need your presence to make sure our voices are heard. Bring a carload to join others from around the state to advocate for a better Alabama for all. This year we have a new [...]
From the organizers: "Please join us for the 2018 Alabama Water Watch Annual Meeting to be held on Saturday, June 23 at the Auburn University Water Resources Center. We will enjoy food, fellowship, and fun as we gather to celebrate all of the hard work of our volunteers, trainers, and partners during the last year. Come meet other Water Watchers, [...]
From the organizers: SAVE THE DATE!!! On October 12 – 15, 2018, grassroots organizations, activists, faith-based community, scholars, union members, farmers and fisherfolk, and other food chain workers from around the US and the world will converge on Bellingham, WA, for the IV National Assembly of the US Food Sovereignty Alliance (USFSA). Details forthcoming! Sign [...]
