Happy 2010 from DVRP!!!!

January 21, 2010
Immigration Reform Panel

Please join the Center for American Progress Action Fund, Netroots Nation, and America's Voice for a special presentation:

Next Up, Comprehensive Immigration Reform
How We Will Make It Happen

January 21, 2010, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Admission is free. RSVP to attend this event

Click for more information and to RSVP to attend this event
Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.

Location:
Center for American Progress Action Fund
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20005

January 23, 2010 - 11:00am-2:00pm
Activism and Leadership Workshop
George Washington University Hospital,
900 23rd St. NW, Room 6116 @ the Foggy Bottom Metro (bring a picture ID)

Free - Light Lunch Provided

Objectives:
1. Increase activism of public health workers, students and the public
2. Build solidarity among community-based organizations
3. Organize for housing as HIV prevention and care

RSVP Required: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 202.994-3623**
Reading: "Social Service or Social Change" by Paul Kivel at
www.paulkivel.com

Sponsored by the Metropolitan Washington Public Health Association with the MidAtlantic
Public Health Training Center

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ramona's Way Money and Housing Workshop
Ramona's Way Umbrella Project

MONEY...HOUSING HELP WORKSHOP
Location:  1666 K St., NW, Washington, D.C.

Please call 202- 257-6790
to let us know that you're coming!

All invited participants get a $10 grocery gift card
Breakfast snack, lunch, and beverages provided
Subway Stop: Farragut North (Red Line)
Metro Fare Card given to all attendees

Sponsored by the Freddie Mac Foundation

Grassroots trainings with DC Jobs with Justice
DC Jobs with Justice's Grassroots Education Project has put together a packed year of trainings designed to help strengthen organizing, sharpen our toolbox and build power in the District.

Join us this month for our kick off:

Grassroots Fundraising Part II
Jan 26th. 6:30pm-8:30pm
St Stephen's Episcopal Church, 1525 Newton St NW

*Engaging your grassroots in fundraising.
*Case studies: successful fundraising campaigns.
*Making a fundraising plan.
*Learn about concrete tools for grassroots fundraising.

Click for more upcoming trainings and to RSVP

Defend Yourself- Self Defense class schedule

You can be safer & more confident in 2010!
Eight weeks of self defense for all women and teen girls (16+) starting Jan. 26 in downtown DC.

Learn self defense basics in three hours:
•Intro to self defense for women and teens (16+) on Sat., Jan. 23, 1-4 pm.
•Self defense for high schoolers on Sat., Feb. 27, 1:30-4:30 pm
•Self defense for middle schoolers & moms on Sat., March 30, 1:30-4:30pm
For info on workshops for the rest of the year and to register click here.

ESL Classes with Childcare
Registration
January 27 (Wednesday) and January 29 (Friday), 2010
9:30 AM - 12:00 NOON
Students must register in person. A placement test will be given. Childcare will be provided.
Space is limited.

Winter Class February 3 - May 5, 2010
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
9:30 AM - 12:00 Noon
There are nine levels of classes, from beginning to advanced. Childcare is provided during class.

Where:
Christ Church
118 North Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Cost $60 for adult ESL
$20 for childcare
Information 703-548-7707 or www.nneducation.org
New Neighbors Education Center
www.nneducation.org