IVP Connects
BUILDING OUR POWER ONE RELATIONSHIP AT A TIME 


Spring 2013
In This Issue
BOSC in Formation
GSOP Y.O.U. Win
KVO SEARCH Win
MVP Foreclosure Win
NVP Safe Driver's License Win
PVP - MICAH Honorees
RIOP Housing Win
UVIP In Action
IVP Leadership Institutes
Reflection

WHERE WE STAND

  

InterValley Project member organizations continue to build community across lines of race, language, income, age and geography, develop the skills of hundreds of leaders every year, and organize successful issue campaigns with those hit hardest by the current hard times.  

 

We continue to fight: 

  • against job loss and for investment in job training and jobs;  
  • against the exploitation of workers and for a just workplace;  
  • against foreclosure and for principal reduction;    
  • against right-to-work legislation and for the freedom to organize;        
  • against elder isolation and for our ability to age in our communities;    
  • against intolerable working conditions for home healthcare aides and for quality home healthcare jobs and service;     
  • against the isolation of immigrants and refugees and for their access to education, healthcare and safety services

Above all, we are fighting to preserve middle class life and paths into it for the poor and working poor.  We are fighting in some states where the battles are particularly intense and every victory affects thousands of residents.

 

While we are rooted in congregations, labor, housing, and community groups, IVP member groups are reaching out even more than before to the unorganized in public and elderly housing developments, refugee communities, foreclosed neighborhoods and at soup kitchens.   

 

Ours is relational organizing, where our power comes from people sharing their stories, in one-on-ones, house meetings, and public action meetings as well.  We share our stories to shape our story.

 

We report below on the specific internal and external campaigns of our 7 IVP member groups and our newest sponsoring committee. Please join us, support us and take heart from our campaigns.

IVP MEMBER GROUP UPDATES
Berkshire Organizing Sponsoring Committee (BOSC) - Western Massachusetts 
 
During the past year, IVP staff have helped congregational and judicatory leaders and Wendy Krom, BOSC Organizer, as they have organized a sponsoring committee which will lead to the creation of an eighth IVP member organization in the Berkshire region of Western Massachusetts.

 

While the Berkshire area has long been known as a summer vacation spot for residents of Eastern Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut, leaders are organizing to deal the year-round reality of life in this region.

This includes the loss of decent manufacturing jobs in the region, enduring poverty for many, and the need to build the region's power to have a stronger voice in government and corporate decisions that shape it and the lives of the poor and near-poor who live there.

Berkshire Organizing Sponsoring Committee April 8th Leadership Workshop

 BOSC leaders participate in April 8th House Meeting workshop

 

BOSC is currently made up of 8 sponsoring organizations and anticipates having more congregations and judicatories join in the coming months.

 

BOSC leaders and staff are moving toward leadership development to create organizing teams in each sponsoring organization.  It anticipates the formal creation of a new Berkshire interfaith organization in 2014. 

 

Contact BOSC Lead Organizer Wendy Krom at (413)464-1804 or [email protected]

 Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) - Manchester, Nashua and Souhegan Valley, New Hampshire

 

From GSOP Spring 2013 Newsletter

 

Y.O.U. (YOUNG ORGANIZERS UNITED) WINS ELL GUIDEBOOK VICTORY! I WENT TO INSPIRE CONFERENCE

by Anay Leek

I attended a conference in Boston called Inspire 2013! It was about student-centered education, both the deep theory and the practice. One of the sessions that stood out to me was by a gentleman who is a teacher/comedian/writer/poet. He shared using slam poetry as his unique way of teaching, and why students and teachers are important.

 

I was also part of a panel with 4 other youth leaders who spoke to a crowd of teachers, administrators and elected officials about how students can make systemic changes in their schools. It felt great to be heard and to describe my experience with the Y.O.U group and our recent accomplishments.

 

We are proud that the school board passed English Language Learners guidelines for the district, which we had been working on for so long with all the GSOP members. I said "Hey, you know, change is possible; if you work together then you can get it done!"

 

The crowds were really engaged and were asking great questions. It was good to hear other youth's stories, ideas and opinions. I knew that they wanted to make a change as much and as bad as I did. It was great working with Keith Catone and Alexa LeBeouf from the Annenberg Institute. 

 

LATINA LEADERSHIP PROGRAM DEVELOPS SKILLS, CONFIDENCE LEADERS

 

GSOP has been engaged in a Latina leadership campaign in Nashua.  The focus has been to help a group of women reflect on their strengths, the areas in which they want to grow and help them develop the skills to reach their goals.  GSOP Organizer Angela   helped lead the program.

More details are available in a Nashua Telegraph article that is featured on the IVP website: www.intervalleyproject.org.

 

   NASHUA MAYOR'S PLAN TO TEAR DOWN PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ON HOLD

 

On March 15 a number of the new Nashua Area Community Leaders attended the monthly Nashua Housing Authority meeting. Inquiries were made, particularly concerning plans to remove the Bronstein Apartment complexes. A confidential memorandum was disclosed which addressed the issue of Federal budget sequestration.

 

With the cuts, the NHA would not be able to provide Bronstein families any Section 8 Housing Vouchers to seek housing elsewhere. The group was notified that it was safe to say that for at least six to nine months no action will be taken to remove the apartments. It is time for the community to rally around and help Bronstein have a safe summer.

 

TRANSPORTATION NEEDED IN GOFFSTOWN

 

The Goffstown Transportation Team is continuing to assess transportation needs in the community and is redesigning a questionnaire to be used in the assessment. The group plans to participate in the Pinardville Planapalooza, a series of meetings seeking community input in planning Pinardville's future. Pinardville, Goffstown Village, and Grasmere are the three sections of Goffstown.

 

ORGANIZING WORLDWIDE

 

From April 11 to May 2, the Granite State Organizing Project (GSOP) hosted guests from Romania participating in the U.S. Department of State's Professional Fellows Program. The Professional Fellows Program brings emerging leaders from around the world to the United States for intensive fellowships designed to broaden their professional expertise in Community Organizing.   

 

GSOP hosted Raluca Negulescu of Bucharest, Romania and Djevid Mahmud from Bulgaria. Ms. Negulescu works at the Policy Center for Roma and Minorities and is interested in learning ways that grass roots organizing can effectively influence policy. Mr. Mahmud works as a Human Rights lawyer. The Fellows have been instrumental in creating safe havens and shelters for Roma and other minority children and has been active in fighting racism in Europe. We are so happy to have this unique learning opportunity at GSOP!

 

FIRST GSOP MICAH DINNER HONORS MEMBER GROUP LEADERS

A Bible verse to live by: MICAH 6:8

 

He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. 

 

And what does the LORD require of you?

To act justly and to love mercy

and to walk humbly with your God. 


This year, the Granite State Organizing Project adopted the MICAH Dinner as our community building and fundraising event for 2013. We were so pleased that six of our member groups nominated people from

within their membership who exemplify the spirit of MICAH 6:8 to be our first ever MICAH awardees.   

 

GSOP MICAH Dinner
GSOP MICAH Dinner Honors Community Leaders

 

The dinner, held on Saturday, June 8th was a poweful and energizing success. 

 

Contact GSOP President Brian Mitchell or Executive Director Sarah Jane Knoy at (603) 668-8250 or [email protected]

 
Kennebec Valley Organization (KVO) - Augusta, Waterville and Skowhegan, Maine

 

The Kennebec Valley Organization continues to work on senior issues in Central Maine. Our campaign to increase public transportation led to increased access to non-emergency health care in Waterville and Augusta, as well as a new bus system in Skowhegan. 

 

Since we reported last, KVO has succeeded in its organizing drive to bring SEARCH (Seek Elderly Alone, Renew Courage and Hope) to our region to reduce Senior isolation through companionship. The drive was led by a committee made up of interested members of our member organizations to secure office space and initial funding for a SEARCH organizer to begin pairing isolated Seniors with volunteers.

 

On the statewide level, KVO successfully worked with Coastal Enterprise, Inc. (CEI) in neighboring Lincoln County to win the introduction by State Senator Sharon Treat (D-Hallowell) of pioneering legislation that mandates that the State Department of Transportation take into account the needs of those who rely on public transportation in its planning.  KVO leaders testified and met with Valley legislators to win their support for this bill.  This campaign continues into the fall.

 

At their Annual Convention in May KVO leaders kicked off the KVO Roundtable Campaign.  Leaders participated in a roundtable on aging with dignity, sharing stories about what it means to age with dignity and concrete changes that KVO and allies can fight for to help elders remain in their homes and communities.  
 
KVO Leader One-on-Ones at KVO Annual Convention
Leaders then committed to organize Roundtable Meetings in their congregations and union locals.  KVO's Roundtable Campaign will continue through the summer and early fall and culminate in a KVO Issues Assembly later in the fall.
 
The Roundtable meetings are designed to identify new leaders, new stories and possible issue cuts for KVO action in the coming year.  

  

Contact KVO President Helen Hanson or Lead Organizer Alex Wheelwright at (207) 873-5844 or [email protected]


Merrimack Valley Project (MVP) - Lawrence, Lowell, Seacoast, Massachusetts
 
MVP won a major victory in its Fair Mortgages Campaign when the Lawrence City Council approved by a 9-0 vote in April one of the toughest municipal anti-foreclosure laws in the nation.
 
The law, proposed by MVP, mandates that banks mediate with homeowners before foreclosing. Banks are now also required to post a $10,000 bond per property for any home they take through foreclosure. 

The organizing campaign included research actions, meetings with key City Council legislators, outreach to neighborhood associations, testimony at City Council hearings and turn-out for the final vote.

 
MVP leaders, led by 83-year old Arthur Brien and Euriz Inoa, a Lawrence native who is student at Merrimack College, have also continued to go door-to-door to alert renters in foreclosed properties of their rights to remain in their homes unless and until a judge orders their eviction.
 
 
 
Based on initial house meetings this spring, the MVP Issues Assembly in May voted to prioritize immigrant justice, worker justice and overseeing the enforcement of Lawrence's new anti-foreclosure law as MVP's issues platform.
 
MVP issues assembly
MVP Leaders in May Issues Assembly
 

Contact MVP President Rev. Victor Jarvis or Organizer Luke Hill at (978) 686-0650 or [email protected]


Naugatuck Valley Project (NVP) 
- Waterbury, Ansonia, Derby, Naugatuck, Watertown, Thomaston and Torrington, Connecticut

 

NVP HELPS WIN PASSAGE OF CONNECTICUT SAFE DRIVING ACT

 

After stirring testimony at the NVP Annual Convention in May, NVP leaders forged ahead as part of a statewide coalition to win passage of an act allow immigrants who pass driver's license tests and have insurance to receive a driver's license.  Connecticut thus joins a handful of states who have passed such a law. 

 

NVP leaders, led by Father John Cooney, and Gisela Calahorrano from Sacred Heart/Sagrado Corazon in Waterbury, met with Valley legislators, traveled to the state capital and persuaded Waterbury Mayor Neil O'Leary to join with mayors of other major Connecticut cities to support the law.

 

NVP ANNUAL CONVENTION

THE POWER OF OUR STORIES/THE STORY OF OUR POWER

  

One hundred leaders from NVP's member congregations, labor, housing and community groups turned out for the Naugatuck Valley Project Annual Convention on Thursday, May 2nd at St. John's Episcopal Church in Waterbury.

  

The Convention heard testimony from leaders on the $2.99 million campaign to bring new roofs and energy efficient materials to Brookside Cooperative Housing, NVP's 102-unit affordable housing development; a proposal to from leaders of the Scovill Homes Association for NVP to support the renovation of their 117-unit development in Waterbury, and pushed for state action in support of increased services allowing elders to age in their homes and communities.

 

As part of that effort, NVP is organizing with both elders and the homecare workers who provide them with services.  NVP seeks to improve the quality of these jobs to improve the quality of the care these workers provide.

 

NVP Treasurer Angela Aybar and NVP Organizer Elizabeth Rosa attended a Mother's Day lobbying action in Washington early in May and met with the staff of Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to win his support for the Caring Across Generations platform, which they did.  Visit Caring Across Generations

 

 

NVP Annual Convention May 2, 2013

  

BROOKSIDE REDEVELOPMENT UPDATE

 

Progress has moved forward. Our project architect completed design drawings for the State on schedule that enabled us to reach our goal of going to bonding commission on April 26th. State approved the funding for our project.

 

We will be moving forward on our energy program that includes 4 elements now that a sample energy audit in 10 units has been conducted. 1. Weatherization 2. Possible insulation (if needed, depending on results on the attic) 3. Lighting 4. New Boilers. Working with New Opportunities, Northeast Utilities, Brookside members, and our technical Team on these energy programs. Due to budget restraints boilers will be done in a later phase with City funding, which we are in the process of applying for. The funds we are applying for are City HOME funds.

 

We met with New Opportunities, Inc. energy crew and saw a blower door test and audit on March 4 which was conducted in a vacant unit as a demo. It was very interesting and educational.

 

We have completed surveying refrigerators for energy efficiency in all units, and are in the process of collecting information on the flooring and several other items to be sure all expectations are met on the part of Brookside members. That things are not slated for replacement that do not need replacement, and the new products meet the needs and expectations of the members.

 

Once final work scope for the project was completed, we went to calculating cost and found out the costs were much higher than originally estimated. So we have been adjusting entire scope of work and budget accordingly.

Closing with the State on funding is expected on or before June 26, 2013. Bidding process will be completed once scope and budget have been set, and construction is expected to begin later in the summer.

 

 
Contact NVP President Bishop French or Senior Organizer Elizabeth Rosa @ (203) 574-2410 or [email protected] 

PVP's Leaders and Guests Honor Awardees at 10th Annual MICAH Dinner
Pioneer Valley Project (PVP) - 
Springfield, Massachusetts 
 

 

PVP DRIVER'S LICENSE CAMPAIGN

A major PVP action which drew over 700 immigrants and their supporters to push for a state Safe Driving Law gave members of PVP member congregations, unions and others the chance to speak up forcefully on this issue. Organizing continues on this campaign.



MICAH DINNER

 

PVP's 10th Annual Ministry in Community Action Honorees (MICAH) Awards and Fundraising Dinner was a great success! Our biggest fundraising event brings together PVP member groups to recognize members of their congregations and unions who are doing outstanding work in the community. This year's event brought over 220 people together at Sinai Temple to celebrate nine honorees. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful traditional Mexican dinner and entertainment by PVP's own, Verne McArthur. To his surprise, Verne was called up to the stage and recognized by his fellow board members for his years of service to PVP as he steps down to work on other projects. In addition, two new PVP board members were introduced at MICAH: Deacon Bill Toller from Holy Cross Catholic Church and Rev. Jason Seymour from the Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield.

 

   

 ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY BENEFITS

 

With the passage of legislation in 2011 that allows three casino licenses in the state, large-scale gaming is on the horizon in western Massachusetts.   MGM, one of two companies vying for the opportunity to bring a casino to Springfield, was successful in being chosen.  A citywide vote in July will decide whether this will come to fruition, but there is a growly likelihood that Springfield will be the site of this nearly $800 million development project. 

 

PVP members have engaged in lively discussions on both sides of the issue, and have determined that PVP is committed to mitigating the harmful impacts and maximizing the benefits to Springfield residents of a potential casino development in the city. To this end, PVP clergy and labor leaders have come together for several meetings along with conducting research actions with Massachusetts Gaming Commissioner Bruce Stebbins and Springfield Chief Development Officer Kevin Kennedy. In addition, three PVP leaders spoke at a recent City Council meeting to state PVP's commitment to this process.

 

The leadership committee is currently researching Community Benefits Agreements in other parts of the country and discussing opportunities to bring other community partners to the table to strengthen this effort.   PVP leaders have expressed interest in bringing additional resources in the areas of addiction counseling, housing, jobs and job training and education. 

City Council Meeting
City Council meeting. Dean Jim Munroe from Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral is speaking. The others are Jason Garand from Carpenters Local 108 and Deacon Bill Toller from Holy Cross Church.
 

 

PARENT ORGANIZING

 

PVP is building on the success of the Parent Teacher Home Visit Project (PTHVP) and working with its partners, Springfield Public Schools and PVP member, Springfield Education Association to explore parent organizing and leadership development as the next phase of PVP's education work. 

 

PTHVP is currently operating in fourteen schools in Springfield and over the last seven years, hundreds of families have deepened their relationships with their child's teacher through this unique outreach and parent engagement strategy. Because of its long-standing partnership with schools and teachers, PVP is poised to cultivate parent leaders who can meet growing demands for parent participation in school decision-making along with developing parent leadership teams that can drive district wide policy change. 

 

PVP recognizes that parents and families are at the center of long-term school improvement and we are eager to build relationships with parents and develop their capacity as effective school leaders.       

 
  

Contact PVP President Melinda Pellerin or Lead Organizer Tara Parish, at (413) 827-0781 or Tara Parrish, Lead Organizer, @[email protected]


 Rhode Island Organizing Project (RIOP) - Providence, RI

   

ELDER CAMPAIGN
 
RIOP is working on a campaign to restore $2 million dollars in state funding for critical programs for the elderly. RIOP is meeting with community groups and public officials to build support for restoring funds for Meals on Wheels, Senior Centers, and Respite Care.

 

HOUSE MEETINGS

 

RIOP is conducting a new round of house meeting to build support for it's elder campaign. At the house meetings RIOP asks participants to share their reflections on what is needed to help elders remain in their homes and communities. The questions asked at the house meetings are designed to help participants to build relationships, share their stories around elder issues, and learn more about RIOP's work.

 

 RIOP AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
 
Congratulations to Harvest Community Church and Saint Charles Borromeo Church in Woonsocket for their campaign to expand affordable housing for the homeless in Woonsocket. The Project on 96 Burnside Ave is completed and tenants are moving in. (Picture below). 
 
The churches in Woonsocket played a vital role in building city support for the project. Clergy from St James Baptist Church and All Saints Catholic Church also provided important support for the project. Special thanks to the project developer Neighborworks and Family Resources Community Action. Family Resources will own and manage the property.
 
Woonsocket Affordable Housing for the Homeless
 
  Contact RIOP President Murray Blackadar or Lead Organizer Raymond Gagne at (401) 351-5577 or [email protected]  

United Valley Interfaith Project (UVIP) - Central Connecticut River Valley Communities of Vermont and New Hampshire 

 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A UVIP LEADER

 

For the last several years GSOP and UVIP have coordinated an effort to protect a Landlord Registry that GSOP got passed to protect tenants' rights in New Hampshire. The Landlord Registry has come under fire in the State House and GSOP and UVIP leaders have fought back with powerful testimony. Below is the story of one of our landlord leaders...

 

My name is Gisela Jones and I testified before the House of Representatives in Concord NH recently about a bill in favor of tenants though I am a landlord.    

 

Some background: There were out of state absentee landlords who were unreachable when their tenants needed them; no one had contact information or they never returned calls. Towns and cities weren't able to contact them when it came to serving violations as some of the apartment complexes were owned by corporations. There was no contactperson available for anything.    

 

The law stated that there had to be an in-state representative for anyone who owned apartment buildings registered with the localgovernment. Although some towns were not aware of the law, and unprepared to do the registration I had no problem in Lebanon; I paid my $9 and that was that.    

 

This year, members of the House were proposing to repeal the law, HB105. This concerned me deeply as I thought lax property owners wouldbe getting away with too much and that was wrong.   

 

It is a basic human need and right that all people live in safe and decent housing, which I strive to provide. I believe that one's home should be an oasis, a sanctuary away from the world, where one can retreat and be safe.    

 

In my experience the folks who've typically been late with their rent are single parents and it is usually because something comes up; glasses, car repair,etc.  It is precisely at that time that they need my compassion and understanding. In addition to one's home being a respite, I believe that people want to establish roots and settle in, so it is in our mutual best interest to work it out when crises arise. Yes, property ownership is a business but I do not manufacture widgets; I provide shelter. My faith leads me to view my tenants as neighbors rather than mere sources of income. Neglecting fire hazards,ignoring safety codes or even evicting after the first late rent all deny the human element inherent in this type of business. In taking the time to get to know my tenants, we usually are able to make arrangements.    

 

Testifying itself was remarkably easy. First, I wrote out what Iwanted to say and Leah Torrey, UVIP lead organizer, helped me revise it. I practiced at home, reading it aloud so many times that I had it almost memorized. This was so that I could maintain eye contact with committee members during my talk. Also, being familiar with what I wanted to say diminished my unease greatly.

 

I arrived at the state house early with copies of my statement for all the members of the committee. I went to the room where the hearing was being held, and signed in. I filled out a pink card which indicated that I was someone who wished to speak and on which I had to estimate the amount of time I would need. People began to fill the room. One by one, the committee chair called up constituents who were on opposing sides of the bill to address the committee. The atmosphere was one of politeness, attentiveness and a willingness to listen. When I was finished, the chair asked whether anyone had any questions for me. When all had spoken, we were thanked and the meeting adjourned. A representative from the gathered assembly approached me to thank me for coming. Later I learned that we had prevailed and the bill didn't make it out of committee.    
 
Looking back, I've learned two things. One is that most of us don'trealize how hard it is out there for low and middle income families. There are a lot of folks who are really struggling. The other is that you can do something when an issue arises in your community that bothers you. Many people don't think that anything they do matters- I hear this alot from my tenants and others. But, now that I have seen how state government works and been part of it, I know different. When we band together to change laws that affect others negatively, we can make a difference. That is what community organizing is all about.
 

Contact UVIP President Rod Wendt or Lead Organizer Leah Torrey at 603-276-6787 or 

[email protected]


IVP Leadership Institutes
A critical role of the InterValley Project is to provide formal training in leadership and organizing skills for members of IVP member organizations.  We do this through regional and local institutes.
Our most recent regional institute was held at the Espousal Retreat Center in Waltham, Massachusetts early in May.  Forty-seven leaders and organizers attended this two-day event, which was organized by Ray Gagne, in his role as IVP Training Director.  The institute received very positive evaluations.

IVP May 2013 Leadership institute
YOU leader telling her family's story about coming to America.

It will be followed by an IVP Local Leadership Institute that will link leaders from Naugatuck Valley Project, Pioneer Valley Project and the Berkshire Organizing Sponsoring Committee.

Our design is to offer two tracks, Introductory and Advanced Organizing Skills, on two different Saturdays, July 13th at Naugatuck Valley Project in Waterbury, Connecticut and July 27th at Pioneer Valley Project in Springfield, Massachusetts.  The sessions will be identical at each workshop.    

Each workshop is open to leaders from any IVP member organization.  Please contact your lead organizer for more details.

The registration deadline is one week before the workshop you would like to attend.
REFLECTION

 

The Merrimack Valley Project fair mortgages victory reported in this IVP Connects was remarkable for the ways in which the Lawrence City Council responded to MVP's organizing.

 

Nearly every City Councilor, as well as the Lawrence Housing Code Enforcement Director who spoke on the proposed ordinance requiring banks to mediate before foreclosure and post a $10,000 bond on each property it reacquires through foreclosure, referred to the ordinance as the "MVP bill."

 

By the time the City Council had voted 9-0 to pass the bill it was clear that MVP's role was more than more than research, education and turn-out on this bill.  

 

It was MVP offering leadership to the whole city on this issue, which has bedeviled neighborhoods as well as families.

 

A recent column by New York Times Op-Ed columnist David Brooks points to the example that public officials in cities and regions are offering the nation, as bipartisan coalitions form to bring about specific change that benefits their communities, often with greater allegiance to their well-being of their regions than to their parties.

 

IVP's organizing, rooted in the well-being of specific communities, has always been based on this lived experience.  We work with allies statewide, and even nationally, when that benefits our communities, but our issues emerge from one-on-one conversations, and our goal is to help all the people in our communities thrive while helping the communities themselves thrive.

 

At a time of outrageous Congressional stalemate, the issue wins reported in this IVP Connects--NVP's safe driving win in Connecticut, and MVP's anti-forcelosure win in Massachusetts, for examples--show us that we can win change that not only has an impact on thousands of lives locally, but that also offers models that can be replicated for change nationally.

 

Ken Galdston

IVP AS A NETWORK

The InterValley Project is the New England organizing network of the Berkshire Organizing Sponsoring Committee, Granite State Organizing Project, Kennebec Valley Organization, the Merrimack Valley Project, Naugatuck Valley Project, Pioneer Valley Project, Rhode Island Organizing Project, and the United Valley Interfaith Project.

 

InterValley Project (IVP) staff are Lead Organizer Ken Galdston, Organizing Training Director Raymond Gagn� and Congregational Development Director Andrea Sheppard Lomba, have continued to support the work of the IVP member groups, expand our organizing alliances nationally, and provided links to funding and technical resources during this period.

 

For more information, please see our website:  www.intervalleyproject.org

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We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you soon.

 

Anne Jette, IVP President
 
Produced by: 
 
Barbara Therrien, 
IVP Office Manager and Update Editor, and 
 
Kenneth Galdston, 
Director/Lead Organizer
 
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