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Western States Center
A catalyst and resource for progressive social change organizations in the West. The Center provides training, consultations and resources to a wide range of community and constituency-based organizations with a particular focus on supporting organizations based in communities of color, immigrant and refugee communities, queer communities, and rural communities.
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Coming Soon! A Quick Survey to Help Us Meet Your (Virtual) Needs
In a few days, you’ll be receiving an invitation to participate in a brief survey about your experiences with the Building Movement Project’s online communications. Your input will guide us in setting priorities as we enhance our online activities in the coming months. Many thanks in advance for your participation. We look forward to hearing what you have to say!
USSF 2010: BMP reports on our sessions from the forum
Over 15,000 people gathered in Detroit, MI for the second United States Social Forum, with the goal of building a broader social justice movement. BMP reports back on our involvement in the forum, including our two sessions: "Social Service & Social Change: A Movement Building Strategy" and "Emerging Strategies to Re/Claim the Commons".
USSF 2010: Another Detroit is Happening!
We've just returned from the US Social Forum in Detroit, where over 15,000 grassroots community organizers, activists, social service nonprofits, and individuals envisioned another US! We will be sharing more pictures and report-backs from the Forum, and our two sessions, but for more information on what took place at the Forum, check out their website at www.ussf2010.org.
Grand Opening Event for Water Station on Pajarito Mesa
Recently, the New York Times covered the SouthWest Organizing Project’s efforts to deliver water services to the Pajarito Mesa in Albuquerque, NM. The SouthWest Organizing Project is directed by Building Movement Project Team Member, Robby Rodriguez, and works primarily in low-income communities of color to gain community control of land and resources. See a stunning photo/audio slideshow of the grand opening event for the filling station on Pajarito Mesa on the Albuquerque Journal.
Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in Challenging Times
Join Demos, the Building Movement Project, and Common Cause/NY for a special forum on April 8 in New York with author and activist Paul Loeb on the new version of his book, Soul of a Citizen: Living With Conviction in Challenging Times. Moderated by Building Movement's Director of Civic Engagement, Trish Tchume, Loeb will explore what leads some people to get involved in larger community issues while others feel overwhelmed or uncertain; what it takes to maintain commitment for the long haul; and how community involvement and citizen activism can give back a sense of connection and purpose amidst the challenges of our time.
USSF 2010: Register and Get Involved
Don't forget to register for the US Social Forum (USSF)! The national event, which will take place June 22-26 in Detroit, MI has opened registration for individuals and organizations and there are many opportunities to be involved in activities leading up to Forum. Find out how you can participate, help organize, and promote this important gathering meant to build unity around common goals of social justice, strengthen ties between organizations, and help build a broader social justice movement.
Get Ready for USSF 2010!
At the upcoming US Social Forum (USSF) Building Movement Project will join an expected 15,000 people, including grassroots community organizers, activists, and social service nonprofits in Detroit, MI on June 22-26. The goal of the gathering, which is a follow-up to a 2007 USSF in Atlanta, is to build unity around common goals of social justice, strengthen ties between organizations, and help build a broader social justice movement.
BMP Project Team Member is Featured on Huff Post
Sean Thomas-Breitfeld recently submitted a piece to the Huffington Post on the challenges that progressives still face with the new administration in paving the way for change.