Sacramento Building Healthy Communities Steering Committee
Applications are still being accepted for the Sacramento Building Healthy Communities collaborative Steering Committee. This is an excellent opportunity for a resident, organization or other interested parties to have a great impact on our communities. The deadline to apply is June 28, 2010.
Applications are available in multiple languages.
Questions may be directed to SBHC Nominating Committee, in care of Asian Resources, at info@asianresources.org. |
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Ubuntu Green
E-Newsletter
June 21, 2010
Volume
2-6 |
Green Youth Leadership Team
Ubuntu Green has launched its Green Youth Leadership Team (GYLT) that will work with youth in South Sacramento to promote environmental stewardship, healthy lifestyles and leadership development. Youth (13-18) interested in joining our team can apply at the link below. Meetings will begin in early July and will be hosted at the Boys and Girls Club, Lemon Hill.
For more information, link here, e-mail us at info@ubuntugreen.org, or call us at (916) 669-0671. |
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SB 375 Statewide Workshops
The California Air Resources Board will hold seven public workshops in July. These workshops will be held in the morning. Specific dates and city locations are below. The notice and agenda for these meetings will be posted on the ARB's website in the coming weeks.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Sacramento
Tuesday, July 20, 2010 Los Angeles
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 San Diego -and- Oakland
Thursday, July 22, 2010 Riverside -and- Fresno
Friday, July 23, 2010 Ventura
More information about SB 375 implementation; the Regional Targets Advisory Committee (RTAC); preliminary work by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for target setting; and more can be foundhere.
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Creating Communities of Opportunity
PolicyLink recently released a report outlining opportunities to promote equity in President Barack Obama's 2011 budget. PolicyLink prepared this document to educate policymakers and advocates about important components of the President's 2011 budget request that promote communities of opportunity-places that provide everything one needs to thrive including quality employment, good schools, affordable housing, efficient public transportation, safe streets, services, parks, and healthy food retailers. For more information see the following link here. |
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Announcements
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - SB 375 Draft Targets Release Public Meeting - ARB will hold a public meeting on June 24, 2010, to present a status update on target setting efforts and present draft targets.- 9:00 a.m. - California Air Resources Board, Byron Sher Auditorium, 1001 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Thursday, June 24, 2010 - Green Careers Workshop - Greater Sacramento Urban League - 1:00-4:00 p.m. - 3725 Marysville Blvd., Sacramento, CA. For more information link here.
Join the Green-Collar Jobs Campaign at the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, the Clean Power Campaign, and the U.S. Green Building Council in showing our policy makers who is building the green economy-green-collar workers and small green business entrepreneurs! The day will showcase industries that promote sustainable job creation andsupport investment in low-income communities. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Keocco T. Larry, Policy Intern, via email at keocco@ellabakercenter.org.
August 14, 2010 - Craigslist Foundation Boot Camp - U.C. Berkeley - The Boot Camp will feature speakers Robert O'Neill, executive director of ICMA; Peter Block, author of Community: The Structure of Belonging; Susan Benton, CEO and president of the Urban Libraries Council; Craig Newmark Center, founder of craigslist.org; and San Francisco Treasurer Jose Cisneros. For more information link here. |
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Ubuntu Green Board Recruitment
Ubuntu Green is recruiting for new positions on our Board of Directors, including youth positions. Interested parties or referrals, please contact Charles Mason at 916-669-0671 or via email at charles@ubuntugreen.org. |
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