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What Your Support Makes Possible
Dear friend of Citizens Project,
Thank you so much for being part of the Citizens Project community! We write to share with you some of the major achievements your support makes possible as well as some of the exciting changes on the horizon for Citizens Project and the community.
These are just a few highlights of our accomplishments this year:
- We launched our inaugural Citizens Religious Freedom Institute, educating 30 teachers, administrators, parents and students about separation of church and state in our schools (please plan to join us at our next CRFI in early 2011);
- Citizens Project published our monthly Freedom Watch Online, produced nonpartisan Voter Guides and forums for local elections (look for 2010 election materials and events in October on our website) and empowered nearly 1,500 local supporters to make their voices heard through more than 20 Action Alerts; and
- We worked with a diverse citizens committee that effectively persuaded City Council to re-establish a Human Relations Commission in Colorado Springs, ensuring an atmosphere of equal opportunity for all residents.
And, because of your support, we will build on these successes to be a voice for separation of church and state, inclusion, and civic engagement in the Pikes Peak region in the coming months and years.
We also have exciting internal news to share. After nearly seven years with Citizens Project, Barb Van Hoy will be leaving at the end of August to be a full-time parent and a part-time dance teacher. The board, staff, and volunteers accepted her resignation with both sadness and excitement, as Kristy Milligan, Citizens Project's current development director and long-time volunteer and staff member, has accepted the position of executive director. This passing of the torch provides a seamless transition and facilitates the continuation of our great momentum.
Citizens Project remains steadfast in our resolve to create a community that values religious freedom through separation of church and state, equality and diversity. We will continue to be a voice for our shared values, and with your help, that voice will only grow.
Sincerely,
Barb Van Hoy Kristy Milligan
Executive Director Development Director
P.S. - We invite you to learn more about our past and current successes by viewing our annual report on our website: www.citizensproject.org.
P.P.S. - There's never been a better time to get involved with Citizens Project! You can find us on Facebook and Twitter, or you can make your voice heard on our blog! Interested in volunteering? Please email Kristy at kristy@citizensproject.org!
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Citizens Project Co-hosting Sheriff Forum
El Paso County voters will have the opportunity to hear from - and ask questions of - republican primary candidates for El Paso County Sheriff at a nonpartisan forum co-sponsored by Citizens Project and the Colorado Springs Independent. Please join us as we hear from El Paso County candidates Maketa and Shirk. July 20, 2010 5:00 to 6:15 PM Penrose Library's Carnegie Reading room
Join us and find out where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to you most! |
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Thank You Party at the Margarita
Tuesday, August 17, 2008
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Margarita at Pine Creek
7350 Pine Creek Rd., Colorado Springs, 80919
Whether you're new to Citizens Project or a long-time supporter, please join us to celebrate our successes this year and honor the individuals who make our work possible - supporters, volunteers, and activists!
light hors d'oeuvres and cash bar
RSVPs are appreciated but not required
We hope to see you there!
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July Events
Colorado Springs PrideFest Platinum Pride - 20th Anniversary Celebration! Sunday, July 18, 2010, starting at 10:00am, Downtown Acacia Park
Whether you're 21 or 81, PrideFest has something for everyone. Fun for the entire family, PrideFest boasts a fun-filled parade, food and beverages, vendors and educational information, and even a safe space for kids to play, including Uncle Wilber's Water Fountain, Bounce House and lots of bubble machines.Senatorial Candidates ForumJuly 20, 2010 11:00am - 2:00pmStargazers Theater10 South Parkside DriveColorado Springs, CO 80910
Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear Senatorial Candidates speak on jobs, trade and economic recovery. This Candidate Forum offers a chance for voters and local leaders to learn about challenges and solutions to our jobs, trade and economic problems. Cost is $10 for lunch. More information is available here. Confirmed candidates are Ken Buck and Andrew Romanoff, while Michael Bennet and Jane Norton have also been invited.
One Colorado Townhall Meeting One Colorado will present the findings from the recent Needs Assessment of LGBT Coloradans, engage in an open dialogue, and seek your input about the next steps for a fair and just Colorado.Colorado Springs - July 20: 7:00 PM, RSVP here. |
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Get Involved
The Colorado Progressive Coalition is hiring a full-time Civic Engagement Organizer!
The Civic Engagement Organizer implements a multi-faceted and coalition based field-organizing plan during the 2010 election cycle. S/he works with the Civic Engagement Director and campaign staff to ensure CPC is working as effectively as possible to meet civic engagement plan goals in the Denver Metro area during the upcoming election season. A full job description can be found here.
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Recent CP Blog Posts
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Articles of Interest
EXTRA: Anti-Bias Rules Upheld
June 28, 2010
Secularists spreading the wordJune 16, 2010 Chicago Tribuneread it here
Gay Workers Will Get Time to Care for Partner's Sick Child
June 21, 2010
The New York Times
read it here
Denver Archbishop Chaput's right-eous stands
May 21, 2010
The Denver Post
read it here |
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Upcoming Events
Women's Collaborative for Colorado presents "What Kind of Colorado do You Want - You Decide Our Future"
August 4, 5:30-8:30 at Loew's Denver Hotel, 4150 E. Mississippi Ave. (I-25 & Colorado)
A nonpartisan discussion of the state budget and the challenges and issues we face (Women's Collaborative for Colorado is the Denver parent of Pikes Peak Women's Coalition) The event is free but please preregister here.
Registration closes August 4. For information contact Christie Doherty at christiedoherty@msn.com
Everybody Welcome Festival: A Celebration of Culture
and Diversity
The Cotton Club
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Saturday August 7th, 2010 at
Stargazer's Theatre and Event Center. Festival from 10am - 4pm on Sunday August 15th, 2010 at
America the Beautiful Park. Experience diverse & cultural dance and music, cultural food & sales booths, children's activities cooking demonstrations and more. If you're interested in helping, please send an email to: Rhonda.Hester@goaaa.com
Immigration Symposium
In partnership with Pikes Peak Immigrant & Refugee Collaborative and the Anti Defamation League Mountain States- Friday, August 13th Anti Defamation League of the Mountain States presents "Hateful Rhetoric Surrounding the Debate on Immigration Reform" Information regarding the increase in hateful rhetoric in the debate on immigration reform, including the use of such rhetoric in mainstream media and by hate groups followed by question and answer session.
Restorative Justice Symposium September 23 and 24 at Beth-El Mennonite Church. The Pikes Peak Restorative Justice Council (PPRJC) is hosting a one-day conference to educate and inform communities about restorative justice, including practical steps to implement restorative justice in any organization. The conference audience will include educators, lawyers and justice system personnel, representatives from businesses, faith based communities neighborhood groups and city and town councils as well as mediators, facilitators and dispute resolution professionals. Anyone interested in restorative justice will benefit from participating in the conference.
Please check out our events calendar for more upcoming events! |
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